Welcome to September! We hope you had a relaxing and restful Labor Day weekend, because from Game of Thrones trivia, to free documentary screenings, to a high profile Anthem concert on Thursday, we’ve got a full week.
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 3
THE NORTH REMEMBERS: Even though Game of Thrones has been off the air for a few months now, fans are still feeling the fallout from the finale. If you’re still obsessing over every detail, Pinstripes in Georgetown will be hosting a trivia event dedicated to the most hardcore of fans. Come test how well you may “drink and know things.” (Pinstripes Georgetown, 7 p.m.-9 p.m., FREE with registration)
OUTRAGEOUSLY FLEXIBLE: The Outrage will host a yoga class inside their retail space on Tuesday evening. Be sure to bring a mat and a restful mind as you relax and float through your practice. (The Outrage, 7 p.m.-8 p.m., $10)
GOA-ING CRAZY: All the way from New Orleans, Indian food pop-up series Thali Llama is headed to the District, taking over Bar Bullfrog on H Street with a Goan menu. The company is known for balancing vinegar-y flavors with sweetness and spice. (Bar Bullfrog, 5:30 p.m.-8 p.m., $25)
MORE: Pearl Crush at Songbyrd Vinyl Lounge (Songbyrd, 8:30 p.m.-11:30 p.m., FREE), Phil & a Mic with Phil Mike (Bier Baron Tavern, 8:30 p.m.- 10 p.m., FREE)
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 4
CINEMATIC: A stunning portrait of artists finding the beauty in an otherwise hopeless place, filmmaker Frederick Bernas will present his documentary Ballet and Bullets: Dancing Out of the Favela at the Pulitzer Center on Crisis Reporting on Wednesday evening. Focused on a group of dancers who are caught right in the middle of the chaos of warring favela gangs, these dancers are trying to survive and thrive. Bernas will screen the film, with a Q&A session to follow after. (Pulitzer Center on Crisis Reporting, 5:30 p.m.-7 p.m., FREE with registration)
REFRESH: Rent the Runway’s Unlimited Summer event will feature tons of free activities including headshots, a polish change, and makeup touchups. Local companies including Varnish Lane and Ivy Wild Beauty will be on hand, as will treats from MilkBar. (Rent the Runway Georgetown, 6 p.m.-8 p.m., FREE)
SHAPELY: Artists Cristina Ghetti and Gladys Nistor are headed to the Embassy of Argentina this week, where they’ll discuss their shape-inspired artwork. Both have studied how geometric art can suggest movement, or can be used to explore life itself, so the conversation is sure to be plenty abstract. (Embassy of Argentina, 6 p.m.-7:30 p.m., FREE)
TOONS: Straight from the pages of the well-known El Universal newspaper, the Mexican Cultural Institute will debut a new exhibit focused entirely on the artists who helped to define culture. Featuring cartoons from the last 100 years of the newspaper’s publication, the opening party of the exhibit offers the first chance to see art from such famed creators as Andrés Audiffred, Eduardo del Río Rius, Helioflores, and Rogelio Naranjo. (Mexican Culture Institute, 6:30 p.m.-8:30 p.m. FREE with registration)
MORE: Nebula (DC9, 7:30 p.m., $15), Conversational DC: Arabic (The Green Zone, 5:30 p.m.-8:00 p.m., FREE with registration)
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 5
ON THE LINE: Musician Jenny Lewis will headline The Anthem on Thursday evening in support of her superlative latest album On the Line. A stalwart of the industry since her days fronting indie rock band Rilo Kiley, expect her to break out hits from her decades of songwriting and performing. (The Anthem, 8 p.m., $40)
DANCE IT OUT: If you’re looking for a different spin on a cardio class, 305 Fitness will host its fourth annual Miami on the Mall pop-up event. A high intensity dance class (including a light show and live DJ) the party will take place in the heart of the National Mall. Come and dance the night away. (East of the Carousel on The National Mall, 7 p.m.-8 p.m., FREE with registration)
PANCAKES: It’s the 10-year-anniversary of the annual pancakes-meets-art festival The Pancakes and Booze Art Show. This week’s event will feature more than 500 pieces of local art on view, while serving more pancakes than you can shake a fork at. There will also be live music and body art—and did we mention the pancakes are all-you-can-eat? (Howard Theater, 7 p.m., $18)
VINO: While summer may officially be coming to a close soon, there’s still a chance to experience some of the best summer vino around with this selection of SommStock Winery’s finest Californian and Italian wines. Hopefully the sweet taste of these wines will attempt to bring back the full throes of summertime. (Corner Store Arts, 6:30 p.m.-8:30 p.m., $25)
MORE: Coffee & Cigars Q&A (Premium Cigar Association, 6 p.m.-8 p.m., FREE with registration), DC Gurly Burlesque Show (Bier Baron Tavern, 8 p.m.-10 p.m., $15)
