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Happenings in the District DC after Dark DC Jazz Festival June 1-30 June 24-29 Experience the historical DC sites while basked in unique light of the moon. More than 100 jazz performances at concert venues and clubs throughout Washington DC. Celebrate Fairfax! Festival, Northern VA June 6-8 The largest annual community-wide celebration features live music, children’s activities, a community market place, a laser show, fireworks. Annapolis Arts and Crafts Festival June 7-8 The two day celebration of the arts in Annapolis features the juried works of more than 150 fine artists and craftsmen, wine tastings, food, live entertainment and activities, for the entire family. Manassas Wine and Jazz Festival June 15 Enjoy an afternoon of wine and live jazz in Old Town Manassas, VA. Smithsonian Folk life Festival June 24-29 Celebrate cultural traditions from around the world—one of DC’s most popular summer events. Fourth of July July 4 Fireworks on the national mall, parades and bar crawls. Capital Fringe Festival July 10-27 Annual performing arts festival will feature more than 140 unique performances in 20 venues around Washington, DC. Alexandria Food and Wine Festival June 21 The street festival showcases local food and wine and includes live entertainment, craft vendors and children activities. I SSUE N O. 5 41