Happy holiday weekend! From the Women’s March to the Martin Luther King, Jr. parade, there are plenty of reasons to get out. And if you haven’t dug out from under the snow just yet, you’ve got an extra day to shovel.
FRIDAY, JANUARY 18
CRIME & PUNISHMENT: Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor has said that seeing the film version of 12 Angry Men in college influenced her to pursue a career in law. See a production of the telecast-turned-play-turned-film yourself. Directed by Sheldon Epps, the Ford’s Theatre production continues through February 17, and there’s a chance to snag free tickets to Friday’s show via a lottery. (Ford’s Theatre, 7:30 p.m., FREE)
YOU DON’T STOP: The Hip-Hop Museum DC pop up celebrates the 40th anniversary of “Rapper’s Delight” and the launch of a month-long gallery show with a concert and party. The bill includes Sugarhill Gang, Trouble Funk, Melle Mel and Grandmaster Caz. (Culture House/formerly Blind Whino, 6 p.m.-12 a.m., $50-$75)
SUBMIT YOUR APPLICATION: Written by Joshua Harmon, behind Studio Theatre’s megahit Bad Jews, Admissions at Studio Theatre centers on themes of power and privilege surrounding one family’s quest to get their son accepted to an Ivy League school. The production, directed by Mike Donahue, runs through February 17. (Studio Theatre, 8 p.m., $20-$111)
BACK IN THE U.S.S.R.: Set at the time of the collapse of the Soviet Union, in Kleptocracy, House of Cards writer Kenneth Lin turns his eye toward U.S.-Russia relations. Free tickets are available for furloughed federal employees for select performances of the play, continues through February 24. (Arena Stage, 8 p.m., $92)
MORE: The Wood Brothers with Priscilla Renea (9:30 Club, 7 p.m. doors, $30), Washington Capitals vs. New York Islanders (Capital One Arena, 7:30 p.m., $73+)
SATURDAY, JANUARY 19
WOMEN’S WAVE: The Women’s March returns this Saturday in cities across the country. The D.C. iteration begins at the corner of Pennsylvania Ave and 13th St NW; the march officially begins at 11 a.m. with a rally at Freedom Plaza to follow. Get the scoop on what you need to know for this year’s march, plus where to find free coffee and cocktail specials.
HOT & COLD: Hear a DJ spin and sample whiskey and s’mores at the Wharf’s second annual Fire & Ice Festival. The event helps support the Washington Area Fuel Fund. (The Wharf, 12 p.m.-8 p.m., FREE)
AFTERNOON AT THE MUSEUM: Make post-March plans for a free afternoon at the National Museum of Women in the Arts. The museum is hosting a community weekend and waiving fees in honor of the event. (National Museum of Women in the Arts; Saturday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Sunday, 12 p.m.-5 p.m., Monday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; FREE)
MUSICAL INTERLUDE: Gabby’s World, the latest name for Brooklyn artist Gabrielle Smith’s musical output, shares a double bill with Maryn Jones, who records as Yowler. D.C. dream pop project Emperor Plum opens. (Songbyrd, 7 p.m. doors, 8 p.m. show, $13-$15)
MORE:Screening: Fyre: The Greatest Party That Never Happened (DC9, 5:30 p.m. doors, 6 p.m. show, FREE), Cracker and Camper Van Beethoven (9:30 Club, 7 p.m., $25), The Soft Moon with HIDE and Void Vision (Rock & Roll Hotel, 7 p.m. doors, 8 p.m. show, $18), Acuña Acuna with Erick Acuña featuring Stacey Axler (Dojo Comedy, 9 p.m.-10:15 p.m., $10)
SUNDAY, JANUARY 20
LIGHT SHOW: Everything in Existence, the latest installation at Artechouse, is generated by software that processes data in real time, creating a show of flickering lights across three spaces. Continuing through March 10, it’s the first solo exhibition in North America by Italian artist fuse*. (Artechouse, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., $8-$15)
SOUND SPECTACULAR: Though she’s scaling back her operatic commitments, Renée Fleming continues to perform. In concert with the National Symphony Orchestra, the soprano will sing a Schubert program. (The Kennedy Center Concert Hall, 3 p.m., $15-$99)
LONG LIVE A$AP: Last May, A$AP Rocky released Testing, his third consecutive top-five album. Catch his Injured Generation Tour with Comethazine. (The Anthem, 6:30 p.m. doors, 8 p.m. show, $50+)
MORE: Punk Flea Market (DC9, 2 p.m. doors, 3 p.m. start, FREE), Panic! At The Disco (Capital One Arena, 7 p.m., $88+), Rare Essence with Be’la Dona (The Hamilton, 7 p.m. doors, 8:30 p.m. show, $25-$35), A Tribute to Frankie Knuckles (9:30 Club, 7 p.m., $35 in advance, $45 day of show), Indie Rock Karaoke (DC9, 8 p.m. FREE with RSVP), Benny Benassi (Soundcheck, 10 p.m., $20-$25)
MONDAY, JANUARY 21
IN HONOR: Monday marks the 38th annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Parade. The day begins with the Peace Walk at 11 a.m. from 2500 MLK Ave. SE to Good Hope Road SE and MLK Ave. SE before the parade; the route ends at the Gateway Pavilion, where there will be a community fair. (Martin Luther King, Jr. Avenue SE & Good Hope Road SE, 12 p.m.-2 p.m., FREE)
HOOPS HOLIDAY: Following a hop across the pond to play in London, the Wizards return with a daytime game in honor of Martin Luther King Jr. Day. Watch Washington take on Detroit in the Monday matinee matchup. (Capital One Arena, 2 p.m., $9+)
MUSICAL REMEMBRANCE: Let Freedom Ring! A Tribute to Martin Luther King Jr. is an annual tradition. Presented with Georgetown University, the program features six-time Tony winner Audra McDonald, two-time Tony winner Brian Stokes Mitchell, and the Let Freedom Ring Choir, composed of community members and Georgetown students. (The Kennedy Center Concert Hall, 6 p.m.-7 p.m., FREE)
MORE: Clean Waterways Volunteer Cleanup (Pope Branch Park, 10 a.m.-1 p.m., FREE), Songbyrd Music Trivia (Songbyrd, 7 p.m. doors, 7:30 p.m. start, FREE), Curling & Cocktails (The Wharf, 7 p.m.-9:30 p.m., FREE)
