Dig into Jim Henson’s early days at UMD

Did you know Jim Henson is a University of Maryland alum? In honor of the 60th anniversary of his graduation, UMD is presenting a few artifacts from the artist’s time as a student. Inspired! Jim Henson at Maryland includes press clippings, sketchbooks, and television advertisements he produced in D.C. Once you’re done checking out the items, swing by the statue of Henson and Kermit on a bench in the arboretum.
Michelle Smith Performing Arts Library at the University of Maryland, on view through May 26.

Stretch yourself at CorePower Yoga

Take yoga, but make it intense, and you’ve got CorePower Yoga, which adds weights or heat to a typical flow. The brand is set to open its seventh D.C. studio in Adams Morgan, and and its throwing itself a party this weekend. Try out free classes, offered throughout the weekend, including a special 75-minute flow on Saturday morning. Post-sweat refreshments include JRINK juices and Chaia tacos, and Outdoor Voices and Pitango Gelato will be offering giveaways.
CorePower Yoga Adams Morgan, various times Friday-Sunday

Give ’em the acting bug at Arena Stage

Each winter, Arena Stage gives little ones a taste of its extensive theater summer camp program at an open house for prospective campers. In this free mini camp, kids ages 8-15 can drop in on sessions covering sewing, dance, musical theater, improv, Disney, set design, and more. Registration required.
Arena Stage, Saturday, 10 a.m.-2 p.m.

Sing along to Dolly at the Tenleytown Library

Dolly Parton’s Books from Birth program has delivered more than a million free books to D.C. kids since the D.C. Public Library launched the initiative in 2016. This winter, the Tenleytown Library has celebrated Dolly with a film series of her best works—and they’ve saved the weirdest for last. The 1982 musical The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas stars Dolly as the owner of a brothel in modern day, small-town Texas, and Burt Reynolds plays her secret beau, who’s also the sheriff of the town. It’s campy in the best way, plus it includes Parton performing “I Will Always Love You” and “Hard Candy Christmas”—one of the best weepy Christmas songs we’ve got. If it weren’t obvious from the title, this one’s not for kids.
Tenleytown Library, Saturday, 1 p.m.

Dress inappropriately for the Metro

It’s the return of the annual No Pants Subway Ride when you … well, you get it. Public transit enthusiasts across the country will be riding sans bottoms on Sunday (blame improv comedians for this one). In D.C., participants will meet at Hancock Park near L’Enfant Plaza for a photo, and after the time in transit, gather for a happy hour at Sudhouse on U St. Pants are optional there, too. (Fun fact: this has been going on for more than a decade.)
Hancock Park, Sunday, 3 p.m.-7 p.m.

Want a few more ideas for your weekend—even if they cost some money?
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