![]() District Bridges is throwing a neon party there will be food, a DJ, and open bar (Thurs, $35+, Northwest DC). Hotel Zena is hosting a tasting of drinks from women distillers, wine makers, and brewers (Sat, $45+, Northwest DC). Pianist Francesca Hurst performs a classical music recital (Thurs, free, Catholic University of America).īites and beverages. The Washington Chorus hosts a mix and mingle networking event with live performances at Busboys and Poets (Thurs, free, but registration required, Cardozo). Music and concerts. Opera star Angel Blue performs with the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra (Fri-Sun, $35+, Baltimore, Bethesda). Nomad Dancers and Raqs el Hob portray the story of Middle East and Central Asia migrants at Atlas Performing Arts Center (Sat, $32, H Street Corridor). Experience a theatrical adaptation and reimagining of The Little Mermaid in Sometimes the Rain, Sometimes the Seaat Rorschach Theatre (Fri through April 16, $5+, H Street Corridor). French high-wire artist Philippe Petit will perform 50 feet above the Great Hall at the National Building Museum there will be dinner, cocktails, and jazz (Thurs-Fri, $300, donations welcome for family performance, Northwest DC). Theater and shows. Choose the funniest joke at The Womb comedy workshop (Thurs, $20+, Takoma Park). Attend a symposium centered on the legacy and career of Abraham Lincoln (Sat, free, Ford’s Theatre). Fashion historian John Tiffany discusses the style of the 1920s jazz age (Thurs, free, Northwest DC). History and community. Learn about the history of disenfranchisement, disability rights, and Black women experiences during enslavement from local scholars at the DC History Conference (Thurs-Sat, free, Northwest DC). Learn about air-plant care and terrarium assembly at this succulent workshop (Thurs, $26, Alexandria). Explore the newest installation of paintings and mixed-media sculptures at the Rubell Museum’s “ What’s Going On” exhibit (ongoing Wed-Sun, $15, free for DC residents, Southwest DC). Watch a documentary screening of Ina Vanguard Style at Eaton DC and meet Iration Steppas and Original Bass Foundation to learn about the sound system culture (Fri, $25, Downtown). Learn how to take a great photos on your iPhone at Apple Carnegie Library with local photographer Angela Pan (Sun, free, Northwest DC). Celebrate Women’s History Month and meet Black women artists at Zawadi African Gallery and Boutique (Sat, free, U Street). Learn about handmade Peruvian items from master weaver Nilda Callañaupa and browse the textile market at Eaton House (Sun, free, Downtown). Andrew Hammond talks with author Benny Morris about the secret agent who inspired James Bond (Fri, free, virtual). Sit in on an 11th Street Bridge Park panel about building a more equitable city (Thurs, free, virtual).Īrts and culture. RiverRun Illustration by Edwin Fontánez from On This Beautiful Island. Mikio Toki, and experience demos by the local Wings Over Washington Kite Club (Sun, free, National Mall). Guests can also enjoy live traditional Japanese drumming, view a showcase of traditional Edo-style kites by Mr. You can bring your own kite, purchase a kite at the event, or use a free kite kit to decorate your own and join in on the flying activities at the Blossom Kite Festival. Spring into some family-friendly fun at the Washington Monument Grounds this weekend. Capital Turnaround will host a lineup of business workshops and talks featuring motivating conversations from women creatives and entrepreneurs, a pampering massage party, brunch, art installations, a film screening, food, and more festivities (Fri-Sat, $35+, Southeast DC). The SheRocks celebration of women in business and the arts returns for its 10th year. Moviegoers can watch short documentaries at Imagination Stage that touch on the themes of nature, Black business, human rights, and community (Fri-Sat, $15, Bethesda). Chesler, Penny Lee, and Adele Schmidt have selected seven local films to be presented at the 11th annual Bethesda Film Fest. The moving drama about two couples battling with illness, fear, and identity is directed by János Szász (Fri through April 23, $56+, Southwest DC). Experience the 30th anniversary revival of Tony Kushner’s Pulitzer Prize- and Tony Award-winning Angels in America, Part One: Millenniumat Arena Stage. The RiverRun Festival brings international artists, musicians, dancers, filmmakers, and authors to DC for live performances and art exhibitions that highlight nature’s impact on the planet and art (through April 22, prices vary, Kennedy Center). The Kennedy Center is paying homage to the world’s rivers with a month-long cultural festival that includes jazz, soul, ice percussionists, tango, and more. You can check out the opening of a new play at Arena Stage, or celebrate the Earth with live performances at the Kennedy Center’s river-inspired cultural festival this weekend.
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