So. Much. Going. On.
Hello Neighbor,Β
Thereβs over 50 events in this newsletterβplease enjoy!Β
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So, What Should You Do May 9-15?
For your convenience, this newsletter includes emojis to help you during these unprecedented times:Β
- The π indicates an event is happening in-person inside.
- The π² indicates an event is happening in-person outside.Β
- The π» indicates an event is happening virtually.Β
- And lastly, the π indicates an event is free.
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Top 7 Picks of the Week
- More embassies to visit!Β πͺπΊ Like last weekend, this weekend you can visit embassiesβthis time as part of the European Union Open House (Sat, π, π, various locations).
- Fun in Georgetown. ππ« Explore precious prints and uncommon finds at the Georgetown Rare Book Fair (Fri, $50 for preview, π, Georgetown)βand take note of a preview that includes an evening of cocktails and canapΓ©s! Go adult trick-or-treating at the Georgetown Sweets Tour (Sat, $50, π, Georgetown), which allows you to visit 12 local boutiques to collect a variety of treats.
- Food and drink festivals. π₯π·π» Taste some of the best restaurants in the area at the Taste of the Nation by No Kid Hungry (Sun, $95+, π², Downtown). Support Black- and Hispanic-owned restaurants in the area at the Food for Thought Festival (Tues, $65+, π², Hill Center). Head to Mount Vernon for their Spring Wine Festival & Sunset Tour (Fri-Sun, $53+, Alexandria). Explore the new Metropolitan Beer Trail, which connects seven bars across the Districtβand once you finish, head to DC Brau, which will have live music (Sun, $, π², Woodridge) this Sunday.Β
- Jewish American Heritage Month. π Celebrate 18 years of Shabbat services with Sixth & I (Fri, π, π, Chinatown). The JxJ festival (begins Thu, $30+, π, 16th St.) showcases Jewish films, music, dance, and arts. Some programsΒ that may interest you include environmental film Dead Sea Guardians, a musical piece on βThe Afro-Semitic Experience,β or drama film Rose. Itβs also the last chance this week to catch the exhibit βSeen/Unseen: Linda Stein and Mil Lubrothβ (closes Sat, π, π, Waterfront) at Culture House.Β
- After-hour museum fun. ππ¨ Head to the FUTURES exhibit for an Into the Future of Fashion event (Thurs, π, π/π², National Mall), which includes a fashion show, interactive talks, and performances. The Renwick Gallery will be reopening this week with an opening party (Fri, $125, π, Downtown). The Museum of the Palestinian People will hosting an opening reception for their new exhibit, βDreams Rising: Palestinian Children in Gaza Imagine a Future Beyond Traumaβ (Sat, $, π, Dupont Circle). National Gallery Nights is sold out, but make sure to set a reminder for May 13 at noon to reserve tickets for next weekβs Jazz in the Gardens.Β
- Neighborhood festivals. πππΌ The Columbia literary festival (Sun, π, π², Columbia) returns featuring panel discussions, poetry walls, pop-up bookstores, and more. Be inspired at the 2nd annual Old Town Springtime Art Festival (Sat-Sun, π, π², Alexandria). The DC State Fair will be hosting a Spring Mini-Fair (Sun, free, π², Brookland) including a kids dance-off, information on urban beekeeping, and a mambo sauce demo. Head to Rockville for a Soulfull Springfest (Sat, π, π², Rockville) including the reopening of The Soulfull Cafe, Zumba, and local artwork.
- Grab your dancing shoes. π The DC Tango Festival starts this week with a CD release concert at the Embassy of Argentina. The festival has events until June 17 (starts Fri, $, π/π², various locations). Bring your dancing shoes to the plaza for salsa (Tues, π, π², Columbia Heights).Β
Β Everything Else This Week
- So many markets which may get rained out. π Enjoy the Spring Makers Market (Sun, donation, π², Georgetown) at Dumbarton House, the rescheduled Van Ness Main Street pop-up market (Sat, $, π², Van Ness), and plant swap local vendor pop-up (Sat, π, π, Lamond Riggs).
- 1,000 bell tolls. π The Washington National Cathedral will toll the Bourdon bell 1,000 times. Each bell toll represents 1,000 American COVID-19 deaths. The grounds will be open for visitors (Mon, π, π², National Cathedral).Β
- For those with little ones. π§Έ Sing-along to Moana (Thurs, π, π, Congress Heights). Jump in a bounce house, get your face painted, and play games at the Wisconsin Avenue Baptist Church’s Community Day (Sat, π, π, Tenleytown). Bring your family to Pachamama Day (Sat, π, π², NoMa) with eco-friendly workshops for all ages, cultural performances, and a community cleanup. The Kreeger Museum is hosting a paddle doll making workshop (Sat, $25, π, Berkely).Β
- Fishing in the District! π£ There will be a fishing clinic all Saturday with bait, equipment, and tackle provided. Participants are required to sign a waiver and get a fishing license (Sat, π, π², Navy Yard).Β
- Unique films. π The DC Library and 1882 Foundation will be co-hosting a film about Asian American photographer Corky Lee (Tues, π, π, Downtown). Lapis will be hosting a fundraiser for Afghan refugees with a showing of FleeΒ (Sun, $55, π, Adams Morgan).Β Eaton Hotel will be hosting a screening and Q&A about Vincent Chin (Wed, π, π, Downtown). In terms of outdoor films, you have an opportunity to watch Space Jam (Fri, π if sitting/$20 for car drive-in, π², NoMa) and Mrs. Doubtfire (Wed, π, π², NoMa).Β
- A communal blessing ceremony. Join Buddhist monks in aΒ blessing ceremony (Sat, π, π², National Mall) of the new Asian Art Museum exhibitβs βRevealing Krishna: Journey to Cambodiaβs Sacred Mountain.β Related, the museum will be hosting an informal Q&A withΒ film director praCh Ly (Sat, π, π, National Mall) about his work documenting the religious traditions of Cambodian Americans.Β Β
- LGBTQ+ section. π Watch a Halloween-inspired drag show (Fri, π, π, NoMa) or play along at Queer Trivia Night (Wed, π, π, Brookland).Β
- Celebrating women. π Attend a concert of Molly Burch (Fri, $23, π, Union Market). Raise money for Ukrainian women at Femme Fest (Sat, $20+, π², Edgewood). Watch the Washington National Operaβs Carmen (starts Sat, $25+, π, Kennedy Center).Β
- Gala roundup. π SOME’s Young Professionals Network will be hosting their Spring Fling Gala (Sat, $120+, π, Downtown). The Washington National Opera Gala (Sat, $1000, π, Kennedy Center) will accompany the opening of Carmen.Β
- National Police Week. π Participate in a National Police Week 5K (Sat, $30+, π², Arlington). Stop by a vintage police car display (Fri, π, π², National Zoo).Β
- Concerned about privacy? π» This talk about how personal data is bought and sold may interest you (Sun, π, π»). Discover how spy gadgets hide hidden daggers or cameras (Wed, π, π»).Β
- For the politicos. π Thereβs a talk on how the pandemic has affected cities (Mon, $13, π, Dupont Circle) as well as the changing landscape of democracy (Wed, π, π, Downtown).
- A hodgepodge of fun. π§© Enjoy a talk about rapper Biggie (Tues, π, π, Anacostia) or about design and Swiss Maps (Sat, π, π, Adams Morgan). Watch a rescheduled chihuahua race (Sun, π, π², The Wharf). Make a desert terrarium at the Reach (Fri, $50, π, Kennedy Center).Β
Your Neighbor,
Jade (@clockoutdc)
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