Reflect on the lives of Native Americans during Women’s History Month
The National Museum of the American Indian will host ‘The REDress Project’ for the first time starting Friday, Mar. 1 at 10 a.m. In her installation The REDress Project, Metis artist Jamie Black uses empty red dresses to symbolize the gendered and racialized nature of violent crimes against Native American women. The piece is on view now outdoors at the National Museum of the American Indian to commemorate Women’s History Month.
National Museum of the American Indian, on view through March 31.
Have a laugh at Drafthouse Comedy’s weekly open-mic night
If you’re looking to get your feet wet in D.C.’s comedy scene, Drafthouse Comedy’s weekly free showcase is a good place to start. The show—which Drafthouse claims is D.C.’s longest-running open-mic night—welcomes newbie comics and established performers working out material. You might just walk away with a new favorite local comedian.
Drafthouse Comedy, Friday, 10:45 p.m.
Craft with company at the Woodbridge Library
Turn a normally solitary activity into a group hang at Gettin’ Stitchy With It, a weekly club for knitters, crocheters, and others to get crafty together. Supplies are available, and all experience levels are welcome. Bring a project you’re working on, or start something new.
Woodbridge Library, Saturday, 11 a.m.
Celebrate Mardi Gras at the Wharf
Dance in the street, catch some beads, and toast to fireworks at The Wharf’s Mardi Gras celebration. The party includes live music playing at District Pier, arts and craft activities for kids, a parade of local floats, and a purple, green, and gold fireworks show. .
The Wharf, Saturday, 2 p.m.-6 p.m.
Hear Washington City Paper’s cover story come to life
For Washington City Paper’s latest cover story, edited by former DCist staff writer Christina Sturdivant Sani, four D.C. natives shared their stories of growing up and living in the District. They’ll expand on their essays and reveal their advice for District newcomers in a conversation at Solid State Books.
Solid State Books, Sunday, 6 p.m.
