Free Yoga, Nila Kay and The Reserves

Let's not dwell on it not being Friday. Instead, let's celebrate a fun-filled Wednesday in Del Ray with 5 Things to take your mind off the grind. 

Free Yoga — Check out Cool Yoga, a free, outdoor yoga class held every Wednesday in August at 1900 Mount Vernon Ave. This week’s class begins at 6:30 p.m. For more information, check out the Cool Yoga event listing posted here on Del Ray Patch.

Nila Kay — This D.C.-area singer songwriter stops by St. Elmo’s Coffee Pub (2300 Mount Vernon Ave.) for a free show beginning at 8 p.m. Kay will jump from jazz to funk to folk at the drop of a hat, so you best be nimble.

Feeling Moody? — Moody Blues front man Justin Hayward visits The Birchmere (3701 Mount Vernon Ave.) at 7:30 p.m. with Mike Dawes. Box office opens at 5 p.m. Tickets run $65 plus ticketing fees.

No. 9 in Reserve — The Reserves take the stage at Evening Star Cafe’s No. 9 Lounge for a free show at 8 p.m. Be sure to sample the new Barry Rye from Perennial Artisan Ales now on tap.

Wine Down Wednesday — Begin your roll toward the weekend with this $5 house wines special available all day at Cheesetique (2411 Mount Vernon Ave.).