In celebration of America's 250th anniversary, the Inspires Foundation presents “I Dream America”, a traveling storytelling exhibition that invites visitors to reflect on the nation's past, present, and future through the personal experiences and perspectives of 20 storytellers. Through self-portraits, recorded stories, and Story Mandalas™, participants share their personal stories, lived experiences, and dreams for America. Designed to encourage reflection and evoke meaningful conversation, the exhibition welcomes attendees to experience each storyteller’s journey while considering a central question: “What is your dream for America?”

Capital City Cats, the Washington, D.C. metro area’s largest cat show and adoption event, will return at the Maryland State Fairgrounds in Timonium, Maryland, a new location for the annual event. Capital City Cats will welcome thousands of cat lovers and feature more than 150 cats across 25 different breeds, all competing for the title of Best in Show. Capital City Cats will host a vendor marketplace with unique cat toys, furniture, jewelry and apparel, and specialty products for cats and their owners. This family-friendly event will also feature a Kitten Korner and daily stuffed animal contests for the kids as well as a dedicated Education Ring where attendees can learn more about feline health and the different cat breeds. Capital City Cats is also an adoption event and will feature adoptable cats from the Baltimore Humane Society and Baltimore County Animal Services.

Ready to master the world's most celebrated sparkling wine? Join Capital Wine School for their Champagne Specialist certification course, an immersive two-day deep dive into the history, production methods, terroir, and styles that make Champagne unlike anything else in the wine world. Through guided tastings and expert instruction, you'll build the knowledge and vocabulary to confidently evaluate, discuss, and recommend Champagne. To register, click here.

This Bastille Day, L’Avant-Garde is going bistronomique for one day only with a festive Steak Frites Soirée. You will enjoy a classic French steak frites experience featuring a perfectly cooked 10oz New York steak, unlimited clarified butter fries, and their choice of one of three iconic sauces: Béarnaise, Steak au Poivre, or Blue Cheese. Priced at $45 per person, the Bastille Day special brings the convivial spirit of the French bistro to one of Georgetown’s most elegant dining rooms.

Enjoy three nights of blockbuster hits at downtown Bethesda’s 20th annual outdoor movie series! Show times begin at 8:45 p.m. and will be held behind the Women’s Farm Market in the County Parking Lot. A limited number of chairs will be provided, and please also feel free to bring your own lawn chair. Admission is FREE! Spend an enjoyable evening in Bethesda with dinner and a free movie! For more information and the full list of movies, click here.

On July 14th, Paris throws its biggest party of the year. Join at Central for a Bastille Day celebration:  live jazz band, French specials made for the occasion, and a glass raised to liberté!

Gather around The Dabney’s iconic hearth with Chef Jeremiah Langhorne and guest chefs including Chefs Antonio Mermolia, Michael Rafidi, and Ryan Ratino. Sunday Supper will begin at 2:00 p.m. with an oyster and cocktail happy hour followed by a collaborative three-course family-style meal. Tickets on Resy. $175 per person.

Chef Greg Heitzig and Snow Crane founder Takeshi Nishikawa are teaming up for a one-day pop-up featuring Japanese-inspired ice cream topped with spirited pairings from 2:00 - 9:00 p.m. at The Fountain Inn. Expect combos like genmaicha ice cream with whiskey or kinako ice cream with Amaro Montenegro. No ticket purchase needed.

Fiola’s summer pizza pop-ups offer handcrafted Neapolitan-style pizzas from Executive Chef Antonio Mermolia, exclusively at the bar on select Tuesdays-Thursdays. The limited-time menu features five specialty pies, including the Margherita ($34), Classica ($40), Lucio Dalla ($38), Del Popolo ($36), and Costiera ($38), inspired by Italy's diverse culinary regions. RESY here.

Lyon Hall’s special Bastille Day menu features Coq au Vin Blanc ft chicken, bacon, pearl onions, carrots, white wine, cream, and egg noodles; the Paris Sour, a bright cocktail of cognac, honey nectar, fresh lemon juice, egg white, and Peychaud's and Angostura bitters; and the Bastille Boulevardier, a riff on the classic with cognac, Suze, Dolin Rouge, and lemon zest.