WASHINGTON – The rhythm of summer is back at the National Gallery of Art Sculpture Garden.
For the 13th season, the Jazz in the Garden series will provide free tunes and an end-of-the-week catharsis.
The weekly concert series features a variety of performers and styles. Concerts begin at 5 p.m. each Friday.
Last year, an average of 9,000 people filled the Sculpture Garden for each concert. The Sculpture Garden is between 7th and 9th Streets and Constitution Avenue and Madison Drive.
“That means you have to come early to get a good spot,” says Deborah Ziska, a spokesperson for the National Gallery of Art. “I’d say between 4 and 5 p.m.”
The concrete benches fill up quickly, but prime spots on the lawn go fast, too.
“Bring a blanket, bring a picnic if you want,” Ziska says.
“One thing you cannot bring in is alcohol.”
Guards check personal bags at all the entrances and confiscate any alcohol they find.
Sangria and beer are for sale on site.
Here is the schedule for the summer concert series:
- Ruthie and the Wranglers
May 24 from 5 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
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- Chopteeth
May 31 from 5 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
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- DC Jazz Festival presents Sin Miedo
June 7 from 5 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
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- Deanna Bogart Band
June 14 from from 5 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
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- Hendrik Meurkens
June 21 from 5 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
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- Swingtopia
June 28 from 5 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
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- Ernest “EC3” Coleman and Friends
July 5 from 5 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
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- Juanita Williams
July 12 from 5 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
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- Euphonasia
July 19 from 5 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
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- Incendio
July 26 from 5 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
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- Brian Simms
Aug. 2 from 5 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
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- Josh Bayer
Aug. 9 from 5 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
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- Doc Scantlin’s Palmettos
Aug. 16 from 5 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
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- Dixie Power Trio
Aug. 23 from 5 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
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- Bruno Nasta (jazz violin) and the U.S. Naval Academy “Next Wave” Jazz Ensemble
Aug. 30 from 5 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
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