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Summer Evening Hours with Josee Molavi at U.S. Botanic Garden

United States Botanic Garden, 100 Maryland Ave SW, Washington, DC 20001

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When
Thu, Sep 17, 2026 · 9:00 PM UTC
Where
United States Botanic Garden, 100 Maryland Ave SW, Washington, DC 20001

Immerse yourself in the lush plantings of the United States Botanic Garden with the return of special summer evening hours! The entire Garden stays open late until 8:00 PM so visitors can enjoy the golden hour and sunset amidst summer flowers and the "America's State Flowers: An America250 Celebration" exhibit.

This family-friendly evening features:

  • Live Music (starts at 5:00 PM): Josee Molavi, bringing evocative soul-jazz vocals to center stage in her genre-bending, artful sound – inviting listeners into a sonic universe of alternative R&B, pop, and jazz, rooted in honest storytelling.
  • Food & Drinks: Lemonade, botanical non-alcoholic mocktails, and snacks available for purchase from local restaurateur Vintage Views. Ice cream and sorbet available for purchase from local vendor Here’s the Scoop.
  • Gift Shop: Open late, offering unique USBG-themed items, plants, and other botanical items for purchase (run by local business ReWild in collaboration with the Friends of the USBG).

Cost: Free; no tickets or registration required.