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Citi Open stars compete for D.C. finale, plus more weekend events
Tennis is heating up at the Mubadala Citi DC Open through its finale on Sunday.
Why it matters: Live out local Wimbledon vibes at the District's premium professional tennis tournament.
Catch up quick: The tournament started last weekend at the Rock Creek Park Tennis Center, featuring stars like Naomi Osaka and Taylor Fritz and pop-up food stalls from Taco Bamba and more.
Venus Williams takes on Magdalena Fręch Thursday night, while DMV star Frances Tiafoe, ranked #11 in the world, plays Flavio Cobolli for the chance to make the semifinals.
Tickets are available online through Sunday, running from the low to high hundreds.
More things to do this weekend:
🧒 Kids World is back at Franklin Park on Saturday and Sunday, and D.C. says it's bigger than ever. Family-friendly activities for toddlers and tweens include a kid concert, a superhero workout, storytime, a make-your-own-bear workshop, and more. Free admission
🎤 The DMV Made Festival celebrates local performers on the National Mall on Saturday, including hip-hop, go-go, soul and rock concerts and a family game zone. Free admission
🪕 Armenian folk band Armadi Tsayn is bringing a performance to Shanklin Hall on Saturday evening. Tickets $35 in advance or $40 at the door.
🎡 For suburban fun, the Loudoun County Fair's got country music, a demolition derby, and wine and beer tasting. Check the schedule; adult tickets are $16.50.
