SAAM (the Smithsonian American Art Museum) hosts Luce Unplugged, a free local concert series in the skylit courtyard, which in 2026 is celebrating its tenth anniversary. After exploring the exhibits at either SAAM or the National Portrait Gallery, you can pick up a drink at the cafe and sit in the courtyard between the two, enjoying music. On the day of our visit the Zoë Jorgensen Quartet played to an enthusiastic crowd. The Luce Local Artist Series is scheduled for Saturday, July 11th, 2026.