Coming up next week, District Strings will be playing at
@usbotanicgarden during their special extended hours. Catch us between 5-8pm on Thursday, June 19th! #Repost
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Come enjoy flowers, live music, and refreshments at four special summer evening events! On the third Thursdays of each month – June 19, July 17, August 21, and September 18, 2025, the Garden will stay open until 8 p.m. for visitors to enjoy the golden hour amidst the USBG plant collection from around the world. Four musical groups will perform live music in the Conservatory Garden Court beginning at 5 pm each date:
June 19: District Strings
@districtstrings . A trio of classically trained musicians will play covers of pop music such as ABBA, Queen, Taylor Swift, Harry Styles, and more.
July 17: Pine Apple
@thebandpineapple . This local band will play covers and originals with powerful pop and bluesy melodies over Bossa nova and funk grooves.
Aug. 21: Tornado Rose
@tornadorosemusic . An upbeat Americana and bluegrass band featuring gorgeous vocals and high-flying strings.
Sept. 18: TrapCellist
@trapcellist . Area native Chanel Kelly will blend classical technique with modern genres including R&B, soul, and hip-hop on acoustic cello.
In partnership with the
@friends_usbg , local restauranteur
@vintageviewsbar will have lemonade, botanical non-alcoholic mocktails, and snacks available for purchase during all four extended evenings.
Additionally, local frozen treat vendor
@heresthescoopdc Here’s The Scoop will have gourmet ice cream and non-dairy sorbet available for purchase.
The gift shop will stay open during the extended evenings, offering unique USBG-themed items, live plants, and other botanical items for purchase. The USBG gift shop is run by local business
@rewilddc in collaboration with the Friends of the USBG.
Entrance to the USBG is free and tickets are not required. Learn more and plan your visit at www.USBG.gov.
