Monday
Combine a cardio workout with Afrobeat music during this Afro-Fit dance class at the Dance Institute of Washington. The 60 minute class kicks off at 7:30 PM.
3400 14th St., NW
Thursday
Learn self defense in a course influenced by Systema, a Russian martial art. The class at Maryland Systema in Takoma Park takes place from 7:30 to 8:30 PM.
7117 Maple Ave., Takoma Park
Friday
Strap on your roller skates and join this Friday night skate session. The 12-mile route is mostly flat with long stretches of uninterrupted gliding. The ride starts at Freedom Plaza at 7 PM and goes down to Hains Point.
1325 Pennsylvania Ave., NW
Saturday
Get moving at an energetic dance class with an emphasis on body positivity. The class begins at 1:15 PM in the Louis Stokes Library at Howard University.
501 W St., NW
Sunday
Pacers Running is organizing a walk and run in honor of Black History Month. A volunteer from the DC State Historic Preservation Office will point out landmarks along the two-mile walking route, and a four-mile run caters to runners of all levels. Both routes start and end at Franklin Hall, where participants will get a free shirt and a complimentary mimosa.
1348 Florida Ave., NW
Keely recently graduated with her master’s in journalism from American University and has reported on local DC, national politics, and business. She has previously written for The Capitol Forum.
