Expect crowds, transportation boondoggles, street closures, protests, and who knows what other disruptions to regular life. We wouldn’t blame you if you plan to spend this weekend locked inside the house. But whether you want to brave the city in a show of resistance or to forget what is actually happening, there’s almost certainly an event for you. And, if nothing else, there are plenty of specials to be had on booze.
Take your pick between two cabaret shows this Friday. (Photo via Facebook)
FRIDAY, JANUARY 20
CABARET: Take your pick between a cabaret show that benefits Collection Action for Safe Space, and a cabaret show that benefits your wallet (because it’s FREE…). The Solidarity Cabaret will support CASS’s mission to “build a community free from public sexual harassment and assault. (Black Cat, 9 p.m. $12-15). Meanwhile, RESIST: A Counter-Cabaret will feature 16 artists sharing “raw, creative responses to the election.” Organized by feminist punk performance group Tia Nina, the lineup for the “cabaret of resistance” includes Requiem for Bernie, I Felt Like Smashing My Face in a Clear Glass Window, and Trump Steaks. (Logan Fringe Arts Space: Trinidad Theatre, 8 p.m. FREE)
STAGED READING: Experience a staged reading of The Taming, a new play about three women determined to change our rocky political landscape. Those three women include an ultra-conservative, James Madison lover; an ultra-liberal, social media lover; and a beauty pageant contestant. (Third Floor, 8-10 p.m. FREE)
FITNESS CLASSES: Lululemon’s Georgetown location is hosting a series of free fitness classes between 6 a.m. and 8 p.m. Attend any of the ten classes, ranging from bootcamp run training to meditation. (Lululemon Georgetown, 6 a.m.- 8 p.m. FREE)
TEACH-IN: Politics and Prose’s next teach-in features feminist heavy hitters Rebecca Traister, Fatima Goss Graves, and Jennifer Klein. “We think it’s something pretty special for such authoritative voices to be in an environment where anyone can hear them speak and engage in the conversation,” P&P spokesman Jon Purves tells us. The event is first-come, first-served. (Politics and Prose, 4 p.m., FREE)
NO THANKS CONCERT: In the most D.C. of traditions, punks are organizing a resistance concert at the Black Cat, dubbed No Thanks: A Night of Anti-Fascist Sound Resistance in the Capital of the USA. The show will feature a mix of D.C. rock and hardcore punk groups (Pure Disgust, Free Children of Earth, Priests), nationally known indie artists (Waxahatchee, Sadie Dupuis of Speedy Ortiz), famous guitarists (Marc Ribot, Ted Leo), avant-garde jazz musicians (Irreversible Ways Ensemble, Mellow Diamond), and an assortment of other artists and activists from around D.C. Proceeds are going to Casa Ruby. (Black Cat, 6:30 p.m., $20)
JOKES: You can find comic relief around town at five venues that are part of the What a Joke festival. Local comedians Katherine Jessup and Linsay Deming have organized D.C.’s iteration of the nationwide event, which was conceived and organized in the months since the election. Guests can expect comedians from a wide range of backgrounds, but they aren’t regulated to Trump jokes and other political references. (Shows run from January 19-21 at Bier Baron, Songbyrd Music House & Record Cafe, Drafthouse Comedy Theater, Wonderland Ballroom, and Dojo Comedy, $10-$15).
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Stay hydrated with wine or beer during Crystal City BID’s 1K Wine & Beer Walk. (Photo via Facebook)
SATURDAY, JANUARY 21
WINE AND BEER WALK: Would you rather stay hydrated with wine or beer? The 1K Wine & Beer Walk features “hydration stations” with both beverages, but attendees will have to choose between a Beer Passport or Wine Passport. (Crystal City Shops @ 1750, 2-5:30 p.m. $20-25)
ARTS FESTIVAL: Proceeds from The MY AMERICA Artsfest, a community arts festival and fundraiser, will benefit the DC Arts & Humanities Education Collaborative, which works to bring quality arts and humanities education to children in D.C. Featured performers include trumpeter, Charmaine Michelle, folk rock band, Elena & Los Fulanos, and multi-instrumentalist, Brian Farrow. (Edgewood Arts Center, 7-10 p.m. $15-18)
CLAYDATE: Join this Claydate with Kuzeh Pottery and craft your own clay wall hanging. Kuzeh Pottery will fire all the pieces in their kiln, and they will be available for pickup within two weeks. (Lemon Bowl DC, 1:30-3:30 p.m. $68)
FIRE CIDER: Fight the cold and flu season with homemade fire cider. Attend this Fire Cider Workshop to learn how to make the natural cold remedy. (U.S. National Arboretum Visitor’s Center, 10 a.m.-12 p.m. $10 suggested donation)
BEER PAIRING: New District Brewing Company is commemorating Snowzilla by hosting Snowmageddon Redux (close enough…). There will be beer, Sugar Shack donuts, and Ben & Jerry’s. Choose betwee a Spotswood’s Expedition Coffee Lager paired with a caramel macchiato cinnamon bun and chocolate brownie ice cream or a Ginger Saison paired with a strawberry ginger graham doughnut and strawberry cheesecake ice cream. (New District Brewing Company, 3-7 p.m. $17)
WOMEN-ONLY DISCO: Feminine energy will be high on Embassy Row as three female DJs will spin simultaneously for an all-women crowd. The All Women Silent Disco Night will let partygoers switch channels on wireless headphones, which will light up with colors that correspond with each playlist. (The Embassy Row Hotel, 8 p.m. $15-$20).
EQUAL PAY HAPPY HOUR: After the Women’s March, The Black Squirrel is welcoming folks in with a discount that corresponds to the wage gap. Beers from Denizens Brewing (a woman-owned brewery) and some appetizers will be 21 percent off on the bar’s main floor. (The Black Squirrel, 5-8 p.m., FREE)
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SUNDAY, JANUARY 22
CROSS-ART FORM: Experience the blend of ballet and juggling. 4×4: Ephemeral Architectures features four jugglers and four ballet dancers sharing the stage and performing to the original composition, Suspended opus 69 by Nimrod Borenstein. (The Music Center at Strathmore, 7:30 p.m., $28-68)
BEER PAIRING: Taste your way through seven flavors of KRAVE Jerky, each paired with a Port City beer. Pairings include Essential Pale Ale and Basil Citrus and Optimal Wit and Garlic Chili Pepper. (Port City Brewing, 1-5 p.m. NO TICKETS NEEDED)
DANCE PARTY: Daybreaker DC is back with another morning dance party. Two hours of dancing will follow one hour of fitness, but all remaining tickets are for the dancing portion only. Ticket price includes coffee, juice, and breakfast treats. (U St. Music Hall, 11 a.m.-1 p.m. $20)
