MONDAY, NOVEMBER 16
TURKEY HUNT: For many, Thanksgiving’s going to look different this year. Take a break from it all and go on the Give Thanks Hunt at The Mansion on O. Search for hidden gems through the 100 rooms and 80 secret doors (the average visitor only discovers two or three) and see what can be discovered. Masks and social distancing are required (11 a.m.-3 p.m., $35)
ART FOR YOUR EYES: We’re all clocking a lot of screen time right now, and the folks at the Hirshhorn have got a treat for our eyeballs. While the museum is still closed to visitors, there’s a new online show, In the Beginning: Media Art and History, suited specifically for screens. Just click through to explore how artists use technology and format to imagine history. (Ongoing, FREE)
BOTTOMS UP: It’s D.C. Cocktail Week, which means it’s time to enjoy food and drink pairings at participating establishments all around the D.C. area. For example, pair an Aperol spritz pouch with gorgonzola and bacon arancini at All-Purpose Pizzeria or a Rose Hips Don’t Lie cocktail paired with the Asian tuna appetizer at King Street Oyster Bar. Virtual events abound as well, including Monday’s What’s In Your Home Bar? Secrets of Great At-Home Cocktails where chef Peter Prime and Campari Group’s Duane Sylvestre are talking mixed drinks. (Through Sunday, prices vary)
MORE: Experiencing Eviction In DC: A Call To Action (Housing Up, 5:30 p.m., FREE), ALL WE CAN SAVE: A Feminist Climate Renaissance Conversation (Politics & Prose Live, 8 p.m., FREE, book purchase available)
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 17
GET OUT: There’s a chill in the air, so grab a coat and get outside to take the Discover Montgomery Hiking / Biking / Running Challenge. Check out seven trails in all, each with a short, medium, and long option, depending on time and energy levels. See fall foliage and submit pics — just remember to social distance while out on the trails. (Ongoing, FREE)
TAKE FLIGHT: Woolly Mammoth is premiering a new show this week, The Jookjoynt, and it features multi-disciplinary storytelling, poetry, dance, and music. In collaboration with creative collective Makers Lab, the five-part video series is streaming until Sunday. Register and get ready to take flight to the Jookjoynt, a galaxy far, far away. (8 p.m., FREE)
FONT FUN: Have fun with fonts at this Hand Lettering & Layout Poster Design virtual workshop led by Shop Made In D.C. and Billie Claire Handmade. Learn about creative fonts and cohesive layouts in this two-hour online event; you’ll also get a printable packet of lettering grids, fonts, and digitizing tips. (6 p.m., $38)
MORE: Mindful Stitching (Smithsonian Associates, 12 p.m., $80 members – $100 non-members), Airing of Grievances Roast Tournament & Open Mic (The Recreation Center FXBG, 8 p.m., FREE)
WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 18
WELCOME BACK: Head over to Studio 1469 to see artist Madeline A. Stratton’s first solo exhibition, Welcome Back. Make an appointment to take in the vibrant color and multimedia textiles — called a joyful respite, which is something we could all use. (Appointments available 12 p.m.-4 p.m., FREE)
WINESDAY WEDNESDAY: Add a recipe to your repertoire with this Cookology Live class just in time for Thanksgiving. Receive an ingredient and equipment list once you register and get ready to wow your household by whipping up autumn herb and mushroom turkey cutlets with herb parmesan polenta. Bon appetit! (6 p.m., $55)
BLOOMSDAY: Crazy Ex-Girlfriend fans need to grab tickets to this virtual Sixth & I event with Rachel Bloom, as the actor, creator, and author chats about her personal essay collection, I Want to be Where the Normal People Are. Hear Bloom talk about mental health, belonging, and musical theater with actor Yael Grobglas. (7:30 p.m., $12 or $33 includes book purchase)
MORE: Our Schools, Our Communities: Past and Present (The Story of Our Schools, 6 p.m., FREE), White Men’s Roads thru Black Men’s Homes: Reflecting on DC’s Freeway Fight (D.C. History Center, 7:30 p.m., FREE)
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 19
LISTEN UP: In-person theater may be hard to find these days, but radio plays are in. Stream the two-part radio play The Marriage Proposal from The Edge of the Universe Players 2. The local theater’s take on Chekhov’s 1889 classic may have lots of present-day relevance. (Ongoing, FREE, $5 donations requested)
PAINT IT OUT: Get socially distant and paint the night away at the Rappers Paint and Sip at the Viceroy Hotel. Registration includes painting supplies, a canvas with an artist outline, and a drink. Choose from painting the portrait of Cardi B, Biggie Smalls, Tupac, and Post Malone — and bring home a masterpiece to adorn your walls. (6 p.m., $30)
NATIVE ART: This year is the 20th anniversary of the Native Cinema Showcase. Through the National Museum of the American Indian, stream all the offerings online this year – from new films to classics to conversations with filmmakers. From home, see the work of Native filmmakers and watch the stories of Indigenous communities throughout the Western Hemisphere and the Arctic. (November 18 to 27, FREE)
MORE: Virtual Event: Tor Teen & East City Bookshop Present Own Your Magic Featuring Mark Oshiro, Lauren Shippen, And Bethany C. Morrow (East City Bookshop, FREE, book purchase available),
