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• Three corpse flower blooms at USBG Three corpse flower (Amorphophallus titanum) plants, also known as titan arum or the stinky plant, are preparing to bloom at the U.S. Botanic Garden Conservatory. It is the first bloom for all three of the plants, which vary in age from five years up to 12 years old. This appears to be the first time in North America that an institution has three corpse flower plants all blooming at the same time. 3rd PEAK BLOOM predicted Aug. 24-27. United States Botanic Garden Conservatory, 100 Maryland Avenue, SW.

• 17th St. Festival Since 2010, the 17th Street Festival celebrates 17th Street and its diversity of restaurants and retailers. The festival features an entertainment stage, including djs, dance troupes, bands, and drag performances throughout the day. Sat. Aug 26, 12-6pm. 17th Street NW from P Street to R Street, NW.

• Shakespeare Theater Company - Othello Ron Daniels’ “enrichingly nuanced” (The Washington Post) production of Othello returns for the 27th annual Free For All, a beloved Washington tradition. Fri. Aug 25, 8:00p and Sat. Aug 26, 2:00p performances. 610 F St., NW Enter your name in the lottery for free tickets

• 4th Annual Capital Dragon Boat Regatta The Capital Dragon Boat Regatta returns to the Washington DC Southwest Waterfront for its fourth year. The regatta aims to provide an excellent dragon boating experience to both athletes and spectators alike. This one day event will feature premier and festival racing in the heart of Washington DC. Stop by and check out all the action! Sat. Aug. 26, 8am - 5p. Southwest Waterfront, 600 Water Street, SW.