Find this and other photos on display during FotoWeek, returning November 12-20. (Photo by Dina Litovsky)
This weekend’s agenda includes the return of FotoWeek DC, dance parties on the National Mall, plus a book fair, film festivals, and more.
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 11
FOTOWEEK: FotoWeek DC, running November 12-20, kicks off with an opening party featuring photography exhibits, music, an open bar, and more. Exhibits on display will include @NATGEO: The Most Popular Instagram Photos, Political Theatre—The Next Act, which shows “politicians as they really are,” and of course, FotoWeekDC 2016 Contest Winners. Around the city, several embassies are also hosting shows. (National Geographic Society, 7:30-11 p.m., $50)
COMICS AGAINST HUMANITY: If you love Cards Against Humanity, but sometimes feel like a horrible person, Comics Against Humanity is for you. Instead of being the horrible person, you can watch comics take a crack at it. If this still makes you feel bad, just know that it’s all for a good cause—a portion of the proceeds benefit N Street Village. (The Bier Baron, 7-10 p.m., $15)
MUSICAL COMEDY: Laura Westley, a former Army captain and Iraq war veteran, is devoted to sharing the human and humorous sides of serving in the military. As such, she’s created a militarily influenced coming-of-age musical comedy, War Virgin. The show answers the question “What happens when an attractive, naïve, virginal, young female Army soldier deploys to war with thousands of eager, testosterone-laden, men?” (Capitol Hill Arts Workshop, 8 p.m. $50, Saturday show also available)
ENGLISH FOLK MUSIC: Six-piece English folk group Skinny Lister is performing in D.C. to promote their third album, The Devil, the Heart, and the Fight. (Rock & Roll Hotel, 9 p.m., $15)
More: comedy show, A Tribe Called Quest listening party, The Punk Singer film screening
Daybreaker’s early morning dance party heads to the National Mall this Saturday. (Photo via Facebook)
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 12:
DANCE PARTY, RITUAL BURNING: Daybreaker has joined forces with the second annual Catharsis on the Mall: A Vigil for Healing to bring you a morning dance party (and yoga) on the National Mall. Yoga kicks of at 9 a.m. and two hours of dancing begins at 10:00 a.m. You can also return to the Mall in the evening for late night cathartic dancing and a ritual burning ceremony, meant to help people heal from trauma. FREE (check out the full schedule of speakers, workshops, and music, including Friday events)
BOOK FAIR: Meet with over three dozen makers of paper goods, everything from artistic photo prints to high-end artist publications, at the first DC Art Book Fair. Participating vendors include the Dandelion Wine Collectivee, Girl Comix, Bookish Baltimore, and more. (Lab 1270, 11 a.m.-6 p.m. FREE)
IMPROVISATIONAL COMEDY: Step on the Black Side of the Moon for a comedic break down and deconstruction of present day America, as told by an all-African American cast of The Second City improv comedy troupe. There’s only a handful of tickets left for Saturday’s performance, but the show runs through January 1, 2017! (Woolly Mammoth Theatre, 8 p.m. $20)
FILM FESTIVAL: The 10th Annual Alexandria Film Festival runs November 10-13, and Saturday’s schedule includes showcases of food, sports, and local filmmakers. It kicks off with Michael Streissguth’s documentary, Nighthawks on the Blue Highway. (Multiple times and locations, $12+)
VIGIL: Hundreds marched to the White House on the day after President Donald Trump’s election, and we expect to see more of that over the weekend. Thousands of people have already RSVP-ed to a candlelight vigil planned for Saturday evening. 8 p.m.
More: #inthelab comedy showcase, Maynard James Keenan, International Shorts, The Emporiyum food market, The How To Video Festival
The stop-motion animated feature film, Torrey Pines, screens at Black Cat this Sunday. (Photo via Facebook)
SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 13:
TORREY PINES: Set in San Diego in 1992, Torrey Pines is a stop-motion animation, coming-of-age adventure film that follows the life of a 12-year-old boy and his schizophrenic single mother. On Sunday, you can watch a screening of the film accompanied by live music. (Black Cat, 7:30 p.m., $10)
FRIENDSGIVING: WeLive, the co-living residential community created by the folks behind WeWork, want all of their D.C. area neighbors to come to their home for an early Friendsgiving celebration. Enjoy family-style dinner and dessert, and exchange canned food for a drink. (WeLive Crystal City, 4:30- 8 p.m. FREE, R.S.V.P. required)
BODY POLITICS: Katie Cappiello, writer and director of SLUT: The Play, Aishah Shahidah Simmons, creator of NO! The Rape Documentary, and Emma Sulkowicz, recipient of National Organization for Women’s 2016 Woman of Courage Award, will discuss body politics. Explore how artists effect change with works addressing issues of discrimination, sexism, and sexual violence. The discussion will be followed by a family-style meal. (National Museum of Women in the Arts, 4:30-8 p.m., $25)
MUSEUM GIFT SHOPS: At The 27th Annual Museum Shop Around, you can choose one of four days (November 10-13) to gain access to items from the gift shops of 18 museums at once, including the International Spy Museum, National Building Museum, National Museum of Women in the Arts, and more. (Strathmore, 10 am-5 p.m. $9, door sales, cash only)
FUNNY APPS: What happens when coders and comedians join forces? Find out at the Comedy Hack Day DC Comedy Showcase, featuring the funniest apps and websites created over the weekend. (DC Improv, 7:30 p.m. $10)
More: Photo Slam Competition, Upright Citizens Brigade, soap making, FotoFilms
