An art show duo

At Touchstone Gallery, catch Patricia Williams’ latest watercolors and Pamela Reynolds’ bright abstract paintings on display at this opening reception for their exhibits, Glimpses: New Watercolors and On the Bright Side, respectively. Many of Williams’ works feature personal objects like flowers, shells from her favorite beach, and old scarves. And Reynolds’ paintings are inspired by other abstract artists like Yayoi Kusama, whose dotted artwork took over the Hirshhorn Museum in 2017.
Touchstone Gallery, Friday, 6 p.m.-8:30 p.m.

This is for the foodies

It is Smithsonian Food History Weekend, the annual feast for the senses. The National Museum of American History will host panels, cooking demonstrations, and signings with top chefs, local organizations, and experts. Throughout the weekend, you can learn how to cook Eritrean, Salvadoran, Vietnamese, and Peruvian food, just to name a few. And Genevieve Villamora, co-owner of Bad Saint, will speak about her Filipino heritage and how it influences dishes at her restaurant. Some events are sold out, others are first come, first-served: See the full schedule here.
National Museum of American History, Friday and Saturday, 10:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m.

Swinging Saturday

The REACH at the Kennedy Center is offering a night of dancing and music from the Hot Club of Baltimore. The band will play waltz music, swing, and jazz in the annex’s Skylight Pavilion. Their performance follows the National Symphony Orchestra’s program, Music of Movement (tickets for that start at $15). Drinks will be available for purchase.
The REACH at the Kennedy Center, Saturday, 10 p.m.-12 a.m.

Korean culture, food, and more

The Korean Cultural Center is revealing the winners of its 2019 Talk Talk contest, where Korean fans from around the world submitted artwork about their experiences of Korea. This opening event will discuss the popularity of K-Pop music, showcase winning art from their 2019 competition, and include a Q&A with Emanuel Pastreich, director of the Asia Institute. After the conversation and Q&A, guests can attend a Korean food workshop and make mini gimbap, traditional rice and seaweed rolls.
Korean Cultural Center, Sunday, 6 p.m. RSVP required.

Remember veterans with music

The National Cathedral honors Veterans Day with a free concert inside its sanctuary. The U.S. Marine Orchestra and the Cathedral’s choir will perform. Seating is first come, first-served, with a reserved section for veterans and active duty military personnel and their guests.
National Cathedral, Sunday, 7 p.m.

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