On tap for this week in D.C. is your chance to see some wonderful women, see standup from local talent, and more.
MONDAY, MARCH 2
TAKE IT WITH YOU: One of 2019’s best, too-little-seen movies will get a second run at Suns Cinema on Monday night. Writer/director Joanna Hogg’s The Souvenir is a loosely autobiographic movie that follows a film student (Honor Swinton Byrne, yes, as in Tilda’s daughter) in a relationship with a troubled man (Tom Burke). What results is a compelling portrait of addiction that will stick with you long after it’s over. (Suns Cinema, 7 p.m., $11.50)
FIXER: Dr. Mark Hyman has a plan to save us all … by eating? In honor of his new book, Food Fix, the writer of the bestseller What the Heck Should I Eat? will visit Sixth & I to talk about how he paired the newest developments in both nutritional and environmental science with a deep dive into global food—while also providing solutions for people to make the world better and healthier. (Sixth & I, 7 p.m., $22 – $50)
ROCKERS: Athens rock band of Montreal will headline 9:30 Club in support of their 16th album, UR Fun. Written about his relationship with songwriter Christina Schneider, the album finds lead singer Kevin Barnes more vulnerable and open than he has been in the past. (9:30 Club, 7 p.m., $25)
MORE: Free Weekly Bar Bingo (Pizzeria Paradiso, 7 p.m.-9 p.m., FREE), Life Drawing (IA&A at Hillyer, 6 p.m.-9 p.m., $15), The Social Hour: Game Night (Busboys and Poets, 6:30 p.m.-8 p.m., FREE)
TUESDAY, MARCH 3
HA HA: Wingo’s stand-up comedy event, Women @ Wingo’s, is very much what it sounds like; join comedians Bria Beddoe, Sarah Roche, Jenny Cavallero, Megan Graves, Mackenzie Bills, and host Andie Bastro for a full showcase of D.C.-area female comics. (Wingo’s, 7 p.m.-9:30 p.m., FREE with registration)
SUPER: Super Tuesday is here to crush your social media feeds and dominate our political news cycle. The National Press Club will host a viewing party for those diehards who don’t want to miss a single moment—and will even have media members on hand for instant analysis. Cover will get you free dinner and one free drink. This is one of many watch parties around town that you can catch. (National Press Club, 6 p.m. – 11 p.m., $35
SNEAKY: If Super Tuesday isn’t your bag, might we suggest Supra Tuesday? Dio Wine Bar will host a preview of Tabla (the new Georgian spot from Supra’s owners), serving natural Georgian wines as well as dishes like khinkali, khachapuri, and more. (Dio Wine Bar, 5:30 p.m. – 10:30 p.m., $50)
COLLAPSE: The last few weeks have certainly felt a little apocalyptic, so why not just drive right into the skid and check out this week’s edition of Profs and Pints, where Professor Cline will talk about all the moments humanity was on the brink of absolute destruction —and how we made it through. (Church Hall, 6 p.m.-8:30 p.m., $12)
MORE: Queer/ Trans/ Non-Binary Yoga Bi-Monthly Classes (Femme Fatale DC, 6:30 p.m.-7:45 p.m., $10), Metamorphosis – Fundraising Concert (910 16th St NW, 7:30 p.m., $100), The Office Trivia (Pinstripes Georgetown, 7 p.m.-9 p.m., FREE with registration)
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 4
TWO TO: If you’ve ever wanted to learn how to tango, the Embassy of Uruguay will be offering introductory classes all throughout the month of March. Instructor Luis Angel will teach the basic tango steps and techniques—then you can really start experimenting. (Embassy of Uruguay, 6:30 p.m.,-7:30 p.m., $75 for the whole month’s worth of lessons)
GLAZER: Former Broad City actress Ilana Glazer just released her newest stand-up special late last year on Amazon, but that hasn’t stopped the comedian from immediately venturing out with new material. As part of her “Horny 4 the Polls” tour, Glazer will headline the Warner Theatre on Wednesday, where she’ll have plenty of her unique brand of humor to share. (Warner Theatre, 7:30 p.m., $35 – $49.75)
TASTY: The family-owned, Napa-based winery Cakebread Cellars will take over B Too for a special wine dinner. Each of the five courses will be paired alongside one of the California maker’s wine offerings. Selections for food include calamari, grilled eggplant, grilled dry aged rib eye, and more. (B Too, 7 p.m.-10 p.m., $146)
MORE: Dimensions (Embassy of Peru, 6 p.m.-8 p.m., FREE with registration), The Vibe Room Happy Hour (Femme Fatale, 5:30 p.m.-7:30 p.m, FREE)
THURSDAY, MARCH 5
WONDERFUL: Ahead of International Women’s Day on March 8, the Phillips Collection’s Phillips after Five event for March will focus on various Wonder Women throughout the gallery. The event will feature a performance from local R&B singer TOMMI, a craft station to create and mail postcards to the women in your life who inspire you, and beers provided by the women-owned Denizens Brewery Company. (Phillips Collection, 5 p.m.-8:30 p.m., $12)
FASHION: The House of Sweden will host a look at the fashion design of the future on Thursday evening as they host an interactive discussion with artists from Papier and Sustain Able Voices; the former is beloved by artists like Lady Gaga and Björk, while Sustain Able Voices is a collection of items from young, upcoming-and-coming designers. The two exhibitions will showcase how fashion can provide sustainable solutions. (House of Sweden, 6:30 p.m.-8:30 p.m., FREE)
REASONING: Irish comedian Dara Ó Briain will serve as the “Voice of Reason” while performing his new standup special of the same name at the Lincoln Theatre. As the host of Mock the Week and Robot Wars, Dara has also released five stand up specials with Universal Pictures. (The Lincoln Theatre, 7 p.m.-11 p.m., $30-$40)
STORYTELLING: This month’s edition of DC Moth StorySlam will be all about challenges. Participants will be encouraged to prepare a five-minute speech about a feat that tested their “mettle, sanity, or patience.” Whether it ended tragically or in utter victory, there are lessons to be learned—and shared onstage. (The Miracle Theater, 7:30 p.m., $15)
MORE: CONTACT: Kidnap (Flash, 10 p.m., $12), You & Improved Event Series (The St. James, 5:30 p.m.-8:30 p.m., $30), Karaoke and Crab Legs (Po Boy Jim Bar and Grill, 7 p.m., FREE with registration)
