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If there's another sport that combines a classy atmosphere (think: picnics, sundresses and wine) with the bone-crushing intensity of polo, we're not aware of it. Twilight Polo brings matches to the masses every Saturday night in the summer, featuring top-tier competition and low admission. Never fear if you've never seen the sport of kings. The rules are simple, and most point wins and penalties are explained by the announcer. Great Meadow 5089 Old Tavern Rd., The Plains, VA | 540-253-5000

This weekend homage to the fruit of the sea is loaded with crabs and oysters, as well as several lesser-known (and less-often consumed) seafood specialties. The annual crab-soup cook-off is a beloved focal point of the event, and music, cooking demonstrations, a fishing contest and family-friendly activities round out the weekend. Sandy Point State Park 1100 E. College Pwy., Annapolis, MD | 410-974-2149

Vs. the Miami Marlins Nationals Park 1500 South Capitol St. SE, Washington, DC | 202-675-6287

In addition to the 4-H judging, there are dance exhibitions, carnival rides, pig and duck races, a horse pull competition and a beautiful baby contest. Prince George's County Equestrian Center 14900 Pennsylvania Ave., Upper Marlboro, MD | 301-442-7393

Rorschach Theatre's show explores the intersection of art, life and obsession. Atlas Performing Arts Center 1333 H St. NE, Washington, DC | 202-399-7993

There's only a short window to experience the work of theater company Longacre Lea, which only stages one, often mind-bending production per year. This world premiere installment follows a law student, who can't sort out her dreams from reality. At the Callan Theatre. Hartke and Callan Theatres - The Catholic University of America 3801 Harewood Rd. NE, Washington, DC | 202-460-2188

Jewelry, sculpture, clothing and wall pieces created using any paper: handmade, papier-mache, commercial and others. At the Potomac Fiber Arts Gallery. Torpedo Factory Art Center 105 N. Union St., Alexandria, VA | 703-548-0935

Features a wide range of works on paper, as well as a selection of recent sculpture by the British artist. Phillips Collection 1600 21st St. NW, Washington, DC | 202-387-2151

Approximately 100 prints of targets, flags, numbers and other subjects by the famed artist Phillips Collection 1600 21st St. NW, Washington, DC | 202-387-2151

The exhibit looks at the history of the doomed ship and scientists' fascination with it. National Geographic Museum 1145 17th St. NW, Washington, DC | 202-857-7588