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09/04/2026

We kicked off September with an incredible lineup of artists bringing a different sound to the Plaza each day as part of our Live! Concert Series. From the rich sounds of classical, jazz, country, and Indian music to high-energy performances, it was a week full of melodic tunes and even better moments.

Bialek's Music Champagne Consort | Classical

Joey Antico Collected Sound | Jazz

Wil Gravatt | Country

Anisha Saikia | Indian

The 19th Street Band | High Energy

Thank you to our talented performers and everyone who joined us for a little live music during the week!

09/04/2026

The countdown is on: One Month Until Tinkerfest!

Mark your calendars for October 4 and get ready to TINKER! National Children's Museum’s Tinkerfest invites families to celebrate curiosity, creativity, and hands-on learning, with interactive tinkering stations, live demonstrations, and exciting STEAM activities throughout the Museum and on Woodrow Wilson Plaza.

Purchase tickets today:

Tinker, explore, and discover at our museum-wide celebration of hands-on learning featuring STEAM experiences, interactive activities, partner demonstrations, and tinkering stations throughout the Museum and beyond!

09/01/2026

A new month means a new lineup of events, experiences, and community happenings at RRBITC! In our September newsletter you can find upcoming events including Red Hat Summit: Connect 2026 and the Google Mandiant Cyber Defense Summit 2026, along with a look back at some of our recent Real Events and our free community programming like Live! Concert Series on the Plaza and the Children's Book and Learning Festival.

See what’s coming up and save the date to join us:

Email from Ronald Reagan Building and International Trade Center Check out this month's newsletter for what's going on around the DMV FEATURED EVENTS   RedHat Summit: Connect 2026 September 9 Join Red

08/28/2026

The Plaza was the place to be this week! We kicked off the week with bluegrass and wrapped it up with traditional Scottish music, with plenty of jazz, GoGo, beach tunes, and pop in between.
A big shout out to all of this week’s talented performers for keeping the Plaza buzzing:

Monday: Sweet Yonder — Bluegrass

Tuesday: Gary & The Groove — Summer Beach Music

Wednesday: JoGo Project — Jazz/GoGo

Thursday: 8 OHMS — Pop

Friday: The Devils Tailors — Traditional Scottish
Thanks to everyone who joined us on their lunch break! We’ll see you next week for more Live! on the Plaza.

08/27/2026

Ready. Set. Red Hat Summit: Connect.

Join technology leaders, experts, and partners on September 9 at RRBITC for an engaging experience focused on the ideas, tools, and strategies shaping the future of enterprise technology.
Event attendees will have the opportunity to connect with technology experts, get hands-on experience with Red Hat solutions, exchange ideas with industry peers, and explore practical strategies for developing and scaling technology solutions to meet organizational goals.

Register for the DC event today:

Build on the ideas, discussions, and technology insights shared at Red Hat Summit by participating in our in-person events in your region.

08/26/2026

With AI communication on the rise, many business leaders are turning to in person events to build trust, create partnerships, and invest in human interaction.

From high-profile conferences and corporate meetings to galas, receptions, and international summits, has hosted some of Washington, DC's most impactful events.

With versatile event spaces, and the flexibility to bring a wide range of event visions to life, offers more than a venue, it offers a canvas for creating an experience your guests will remember.

Wondering what’s possible? Our Real Events page showcases how organizations have transformed our spaces to bring their unique events to life, from thoughtfully designed meetings and large-scale conferences to dynamic receptions and celebrations.

Explore our Real Events for inspiration, and start imagining what your next event could be: https://rrbitc.com/real-events/

08/25/2026

Google Cloud’s Cyber Defense Summit 2026 will bring together security professionals, executives, and government leaders on September 15-16 for an exclusive look at the evolving cybersecurity landscape and the growing threat of AI-enabled adversaries.

Powered by Google Cloud’s scale and Mandiant’s frontline threat intelligence and expertise, the summit will explore the strategies, tools, and insights defenders need to stay ahead of increasingly sophisticated threats, strengthen resilience, and build more secure cyber ecosystems. Register today:

Join me September 15-16, 2026 in Washington, D.C. for two days of in-depth insights and actionable strategies to defend against the evolving threat landscape.

08/21/2026

Wilson Plaza was filled with the full spectrum of sounds, all week long!

Our latest Live! line-up gave visitors a chance to enjoy everything from polka and jazz to Motown, classic country, and rock.

Monday: TKO Band MD — Polka
Tuesday: Joshua Jenkins — Jazz
Wednesday: Groove Spot — R&B, Motown
Thursday: Kiti Gartner & The Drifting Valentines — Rockabilly, Western Swing, Classic Country
Friday: JunkFood — Rock

A huge thank you to all of our talented performers and everyone who stopped by Wilson Plaza to listen, dance, and enjoy the summer sounds!

Catch the highlights in our latest recap reel, and follow along for more Live! Concerts on the Plaza at !

08/21/2026

Race weekend is almost here!

Heading to the Freedom 250 Grand Prix on August 22–23? If you’re driving into Washington, DC, make parking part of your race-day plan.

offers convenient parking in the heart of Downtown DC, plan ahead for race-weekend traffic and road closures, then pull up and park to make your way to the action. https://rrbitc.com/freedom250grandprixparking/

08/19/2026

Today at Capital Harvest on the Plaza (CHoP), our talented chefs joined the market for a Chef Demo. They showcased their culinary skills, shared more about the events and experiences we host at , and gave visitors a taste of our catering capabilities.

They prepared a refreshing Watermelon and Tomato Salad with Feta and Mint, a perfect summer dish that highlighted the creativity and fresh flavors our culinary team brings to the table.

From corporate meetings and conferences to receptions, galas, celebrations, and everything in between, our catering team offers a variety of menu options designed to complement events of all sizes and styles.

Whether you’re planning an upcoming conference or looking to create a memorable menu for your next gathering, let us bring the flavor to your event.
Missed today’s Chef Demo? Explore our catering offerings and start planning your next event at : https://rrbitc.com/catering/