What to Expect Around Town This Long Weekend (July 2-4)

Who’s ready for some fireworks and barbecue? You can bet we are.

It’s finally Fourth of July weekend. What are your plans? Hopefully you’ll spend some time outside this weekend. Or maybe hit up some rooftop celebrations or hot dog eating contests?

The temperature is expected to reach the low 80s on Saturday, Sunday and Monday, according to the National Weather Service No rain is expected, except for Independence Day.

And if you’re staying in town, here’s what you should expect:

• You can ride like a ghostbuster on Saturday.
• Nearly a dozen people say they plan to gather at the National Zoo this weekend to speak out against animal captivity.
• Get to Town’s last “WTF” party before they’re gone for (kind of) good.

And according to Jessica Oros, an editor at East City Art (more info about them on Facebook, Twitter or through the publication’s newsletter), an interesting place to stop for D.C.-area art this weekend is:

• Washington Sculptors Group (Delaplaine Visual Arts Education Center at 40 South Carroll St., Frederick, Md.)
  3 p.m. to 5 p.m.
  “Cartes Blanches” is a group exhibition that is part of the 2016 Sculpture Now series.

Happy Fourth of July, Borderstan. We’re taking Monday off to observe the national holiday. Hope you have a good one!