Happy Pride!
Hello, neighbor.
Thereās a heatwave in town! Stay hydrated!Ā
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So, What Should You Do May 31 – June 5?
For your convenience, this newsletter includes emojis to help you during these unprecedented times:Ā
- The š indicates an event is happening in-person inside.
- The š² indicates an event is happening in-person outside.Ā
- The š» indicates an event is happening virtually.Ā
- And lastly, the š indicates an event is free.
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Top 5 Picks of the Week
1. Pride. š³ļøāšš³ļøāšš³ļøāšĀ Ā
- Parties and get-togethers. šĀ There are a few parties this weekend, such as a Queer Prom (Sat, š, š, Adams Morgan) and BENT: Pride Month Kickoff (Sat, $25, š, Shaw), and BloominGayās Pride in the Park (Sat, $30, š², Bloomingdale).Ā
- Festivals and celebrations. š» Additionally, celebrate Pride at the release party of Pride Plis (Thurs, š entry, š², Navy Yard) or the Queer Beer Festival (Fri-Sat, $65+, š /š², Wharf). There’s also the 5th Annual Alexandria Pride kick-off event (Sat, š, š, Alexandria).Ā
- Crafting and art events. š§¶ For some Pride-forward crafting, consider aĀ cross-stitch class (Sun, $40, š, Union Market) or an embroidery class (Sun, $50, š, Georgetown). Families may be interested in visiting the Smithsonian American Art Museumās Pride Family Day (Sat, š, š, Penn Quarter). Additionally, thereās an opening reception for the Dupont Underground exhibit āThe Gender Within: The Art of Identityā (Fri, $10, š, Dupont Circle).Ā Ā
2. A chance to explore some neighborhoods. š²š¶āāļøš¼ This Saturday, Seventh Street NW will be closed from Pennsylvania Avenue to Florida Avenue as part of open streets (Sat, š, š², variety of neighborhoods). Additionally, the Annual Dupont Kalorama Museum Walk (Sat & Sun, š, š, Dupont & Kalorama) returns. The museum walk includes admission š to Dumbarton House, Woodrow Wilson House, the Phillips Collection, Anderson House, the National Museum of Jewish American Military History, and Dupont Underground.
3. Romanian Film Festival. š·š“š·š“š·š“ Explore Romanian film all month long at this š festival. Curated by Romanian film critic Mihai Fulger, it includes 12 features released during the pandemic and offers viewers a better understanding of the Eastern European psyche via various Q&As with directors (starts Fri, š, š, Barracks Row).
4. A few more festivals. šš¦®š®š³š
- Join the Mayorās Office on Latino Affairs for DC Afro Latino Fest (Sun, š, š², Columbia Heights). This celebration of Immigrant Heritage Month event will feature cultural performances and live music.
- Have some summer fun full of face painting, dancing, and raffle prizes at the Uptown Shuffle, part of Cleveland Parkās Construction Fest. (Sun, š, š², Cleveland Park).Ā
- Planet Bethesda happens this weekend, including a ākidsā korner,ā a biergarten, music, a canine courtyard, and family fun (Sun, š entry, š², Bethesda).
- Head to the Textile Museum for an Indian Art and Culture Family Day (Sat, š, š, Foggy Bottom). The event, cosponsored by the Embassy of India, will include scavenger hunts, embroidery, block printing, and gallery tours of the exhibit āIndian Textiles: 1,000 Years of Art and Design.ā
5. Simu Liu. Kit Harrington. Melissa Joan Hart. š½š„š¦øāāļø DCās Awesome CON (Fri-Sun, $, š) returns this weekend, filled with various meet-ups (ā90s!, Marvel, Doctor Who, Star Trek, and more!), video games, a LGBTQ+ Pride Alley, and opportunities to meet your favorite stars. For those in cosplay, thereās aĀ cinematic photography workshop at the Eaton (Sat, š, š, Downtown).
Ā Everything Else This Week
- Outdoor movie season. šš There are a few films this week, including Monty Python and the Holy Grail (Tues, š, š², Adams Morgan), Space Jam (Wed, š, š², NoMa), Spider-Man: No Way Home (Thurs, š, š², Navy Yard), and Midway (Thurs, š, š², Navy Memorial).
- Everyone is a foodie. š¹ Discover new cocktails at aĀ sugar-cube cocktail class (Fri, $60, š, Alexandria), a tiki pop-up at Morris American Bar (ongoing, $, š, Convention Center), or at aĀ cocktail book signing (Thurs, $, š, 14th St). Head to an urban farm and enjoy aĀ sustainable-cooking class (Thurs, $25+, š², Shaw) or a Shavuot Feast cooking class (Wed, š, š») from home. Thereās also a natural-wine party (Sat, $55+, š, Park View).
- Free fitness. šš»āāļø Make new friends at this evening of fitnessāthereās an optional 3-mile run or 2-mile walk, a free yoga class, and a complimentary cocktail from Yours Truly (Wed, š, š/š², West End).
- Itās a doggy dog world. 𦮠Celebrate all things dog with a Paws on the Plaza partyāfeaturing a dog park, a splash pad, pet vendors, a beer garden, and more (Sat, š, š², Tysons Corner).
- Fun art events. šØ Varsha Suresh will debut her first solo exhibit, āKurukku Vazhiā (Sat, š, š , 14th St). Additionally, the Line hotel will host an art installation, āSustain,ā and a series of short films (Fri, š, š, Adams Morgan).
- Bans Off Bodies. š Raise money for Planned Parenthood at the Bartenders Against Bans (Wed, š entry, š, Downtown) cocktail fundraiser. Sixth & I will host a lecture regarding Judaism and abortions (Thurs, $12, š»).
- Ballet on the plaza? š©° This week, the Washington Ballet (Thurs-Sat, š, š², City Center) will have š outdoor performances as part of its Dance for All series.
- Disney trivia. š°Ā When you wish upon a star, you might win this themed trivia (Thurs, š, š, Ivy City).
- Getting crafty. šØ Residents of Wards 7 and 8 are invited to take a lotus-painting workshop (Sat, š, š², Kenilworth) at Kenilworth Aquatic Gardens. The Anacostia Community Museum will host a knitting/crocheting Craftism Circle (Sat, š, š, Anacostia).
Your neighbor,
Jade (@clockoutdc)