Itβs Humid Out There.
Hello Neighbor,Β
Hope you had a great weekend, and hope you have a wonderful week!Β
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So, What Should You Do May 16-23?
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 π.
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Top 5 Picks of the Week
- Central Asia. π Explore the Silk Road Festival (Sun, π, π, Foggy Bottom), which will showcase arts and crafts, live entertainment, traditional food and drink, and film screenings. Related to the festivities: the debut of a wearable-art exhibit, βNews from Central Asia,β (starts Mon, πβdonations encouraged, π, Foggy Bottom). You could also enjoy Mongolian cuisine at an evening at the Embassy of Mongolia (Wed, $55, π, Georgetown).
- Dinosaurs and dragons. π¦π¦πΒ See over 50 animatronic dinosaurs as part of a walk-through of the Jurassic EncounterΒ (starts Fri, $24+, π², Centerville). There will be digging for bones, a dino villageβand pets are allowed! Head to the Georgetown waterfront to watch the ornate dragon boats race (Sat, π, π², Georgetown).
- Nighttime parties. ππΊΒ Celebrate 90 years with Dumbarton House at Dusk (Thurs, donation, π, Georgetown) with cake, music, lawn games, and a self-guided tour of the museum. Dive into the world of pop-art at this yearβs Hirshhorn Ball (Sat, $500+, π, National Mall)β an evening of dancing, open bars, light bites, and a fashion contest under the stars.Β
- Bike to Work Day. π΄ββοΈ Change up your commute this week and stop at one of the 100 pit stops in the area for a free T-shirt (Fri, π, π², various).Β
- A springtime festival anyone? π·πͺΒ The Bourbon and Bluegrass Festival (Sat-Sun, $80, π², Armed Forces Retirement Home) is upon us: kick back with bourbon cocktails, beer tastings, and music while enjoying an exterior tour of Lincolnβs Cottage. The Village of Shirlington will be having a Spring Fling (Sat, π, π², Arlington) with over 40 local makers and artisans, craft stations, live music, and pet adoptions. Take a trip to Strawberry Village (Sun, $, π², Sandy Spring), filled with strawberry baking contests, strawberry art, strawberry crafts, and strawberry pastries. See dozens of rare and exotic cars up close at The Old Town Festival of Speed & Style (Sun, π, π², Old Town Alexandria) while shopping at over 40 local merchants.Β
Β Everything Else This Week
- Call it fashion. π§΅Β Thereβs an AAPI fashion show (Thurs, $35, π, Logan Circle) as well as workshops to learn how to read patternsΒ (Mon, π, π»), wax and dye Indonesian batikΒ (Sat, π, π, National Mall), and eco-print fabric with flowers (Fri, π, π»).Β
- In case you missed the embassy open houses. πͺπΈππΉπ¨π·π«π· Enjoy film screenings of βMalgrΓ©-Nousβ (Tues, $10+, π, Glover Park) at the Embassy of France and βLa ΓΊltima primaveraβΒ (Wed, π, π, Columbia Heights) at the former residence of the Ambassador of Spain. In terms of celebrations, you can spend an evening at the Embassy of Costa Rica (Thu, $64, π, Kalorama) and celebrate Flag Day (Wed, π, π, Dupont Circle) at the Embassy of Haiti.Β
- Ukraine. πΊπ¦ There are a few fundraisers featuring Ukrainian artists including a βTaking Back Zβ rooftop concertΒ (Tues, donation, π², Logan Circle) and a Concert to Benefit Ukraine (Sun, $45, π, Capitol Hill). If youβre still looking to understand the war, you may be interested in attending this lecture (Sun, $13, π, Dupont Circle).Β
- A week of cookbooks. π¨βπ³π©βπ³Β Thereβs Peter Serpicoβs βLearning Koreanβ (Mon, π, π,Β Dupont Circle), Kwame Onwuachiβs βMy America: Recipes from a Young Black Chefβ (Tues, $18, π, Chinatown), and Tamika Scottβs βTable Set: A Taste of the Southβ (Fri, π, π, Downtown).Β
- The DC Arab Literature Festival. π Uncover the growing literary landscape of Arab literature (Tues-Wed, π, π»).Β
- A hodgepodge of fun. π§© Head to an outdoor screening of βCool Runningsβ (Wed, π, π², NoMa). See azalea bonsais (starts, Sat, π, π², Arboretum) in bloom. Attend a dance fitness party (Sun, π, π², Georgetown). Taste some natural wines (Wed-Thu, $10, π/ π², Park View). Enjoy music from the Golden Age of film (Tues, $18, π, 16th St).Β
Your Neighbor,
Jade (@clockoutdc)