SUNDAY, MAY 25
MOUNT VERNON VIRTUOSI FAMILY CONCERT
Baltimore-based Mount Vernon Virtuosi is a chamber orchestra of young musicians who are in their transition from their studies to a professional career. All ages are welcome to this family-friendly concert. This free event will take place from 11 a.m. to noon at the Bender JCC, 6125 Montrose Road, Rockville. Register at community.benderjccgw.org/s/registration.
SUNDAY, MAY 25
10TH ANNUAL JWV MEMORIAL DAY
The Jewish War Veterans of the United States Greenberg-Lerner Post 692 invite veterans, family and friends to join them in commemorating Memorial Day. The event will include a reading of the names of the fallen, a wreath laying, taps and a musical performance by Voices of Vets. Light refreshments will be served. This free event will take place from 2 to 3 p.m. Register at benderjccgw.org/event/memorialday25.
MONDAY, MAY 26
MEMORIAL DAY POOL PARTY
Join the Bender JCC for a fun-filled day of music, games, treats and more. Start the summer off with some swimming. This free event will take place from noon to 2 p.m. Register at benderjccgw.org/event/poolparty.
WEDNESDAY, MAY 28
TORAH ON TAP
Join Kesher Israel Congregation and Moishe Houses Columbia Heights, Arlington, Georgetown and Bethesda for a happy hour, where you’ll meet other local Jewish young professionals. Your first drink is on Kesher Israel! This event will take place from 6 to 9 p.m. at The Admiral, 1 Dupont Circle NW, Washington, D.C. Register at kesher.org/event/torah-on-tap9.html.
WEDNESDAY, MAY 28
CHRISTIAN NATIONALISM TODAY
The Haberman Institute of Jewish Studies presents a discussion exploring the innards of the movement that helped bring the Trump administration to power. Speakers Rachel Laser and Katherine Stewart will discuss the Christian nationalist movement’s complicated and often contradictory stance on American Jews. This free event will take place from 7:30 to 9 p.m. virtually via Zoom. Donations requested. Register at habermaninstitute.org/events-20242025/2025/5/28/christian-nationalism-today.
WEDNESDAY, MAY 28
JEWISH HERITAGE NIGHT WITH DC UNITED
Join D.C. United for Jewish Heritage Night as the professional soccer team takes on the New England Revolution. This event will take place from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. at Audi Field, 100 Potomac Ave. SW, Washington, D.C. Admission is $27-$240 and all tickets are mobile. Register at gofevo.com/event/Jewishheritage85.
THURSDAY, MAY 29
AFTER HOURS PRIDE PARTY
Celebrate WorldPride DC 2025 at the Capital Jewish Museum after hours to mark the launch of the museum’s new special exhibition, LGBTJews in the Federal City. Discover stories of LGBTQ+ Jewish Washingtonians through curator spotlight talks, enjoy drag performances, sip on a lavender gin and tonic and more. Food is available for purchase. This event will take place from 6 to 9 p.m. at the Capital Jewish Museum, 575 3rd St. NW, Washington, D.C. Admission is $10-$15. Register at capitaljewishmuseum.org/events/cjm-after-sunset-after-hours-pride-party.
THURSDAY, MAY 29
CELEBRATE PRIDE: LEARN AND SERVE WITH FRIENDSHIP PLACE
In honor of World Pride, join EDCJCC for an evening of learning and serving the community. Volunteers will hear from Friendship Place about their approach to ending homelessness in D.C. and the unique challenges faced by LGBTQ+ individuals, then prepare nourishing snacks for Friendship Place’s clients. This event will take place from 6:30 to 8 p.m. at EDCJCC, 1529 16th St. NW, Washington, D.C. The cost to attend is $8. Register at edcjcc.org/calendar/celebrate-pride-learn-and-serve-with-friendship-place.
