MONDAY, JANUARY 25
EAT UP: It’s Metropolitan Washington Restaurant Week, AKA time to let someone else do the cooking. Deals abound, with $22 lunch/brunch specials and $35 and $55 dinners on offer, and there’s also lots of to-go options for pick-up or delivery. Enjoy meals from beloved spots like Centrolina in CityCenter, Doi Moi on 14th Street, Mi Vida on the SW Waterfront, and much more. Deals will be in place until February 7. (January 25 to February 7, $22 to $55)
FILM FEST: If you’re looking for something new to watch, check out the D.C. Festival of Films from Iran. The Freer and Sackler’s 25th annual festival showcases movies like Dance With Me, where middle-aged friends gather for a weekend birthday celebration when their host announces he’s got four months to live. Stream the movies for free; you’ve got 48 hours to finish watching once you hit play. (Until February 7, FREE)
B4: Line up your lucky totems and get ready to yell “BINGO” into your screen during virtual Bingo Night with Sixth & I. You can win prizes like restaurant gift cards and admission to future Sixth & I events. No chips needed; cards will be provided. (7 p.m., $6)
MORE:Virtual Speaking Masterclass Washington DC (David McCrae, 12:30 p.m., FREE), Our City, Our Stories: DC Council Information Session (D.C. Public Library, 6 p.m., FREE)
TUESDAY, JANUARY 26
TIME TO MAKE THE DONUTS: Learn how to make sweet treats for Valentine’s Day during this Homemade Donuts & Fillings Cooking Class. Chef Meg will provide masked and socially distant small-group instruction on how to make the freshest and fluffiest donuts around. Other online culinary classes are also available, if you’d prefer to stay virtual. (6 p.m., $85)
LET’S LAUGH: With restrictions still in place throughout the District, why not pick up a new skill at home? The Shakespeare Theatre is offering a host of online classes, including this Physical Comedy class. Learn the importance of stillness, exaggeration, and improvisation with instructors Mark Jaster and Sabrina Mandell. (6:45 p.m., $149 for six weeks)
TAKE IT TO GO: Alexandria is also hosting restaurant week, theirs with a take-out theme. Choose from more than 60 restaurants, like Chart House, Murphy’s Irish Pub, and Junction. Order dinner for two for $49 or pay $25 for a meal for one. (Until February 7, $25 to $49)
MORE:VIRTUAL: 26th Annual Friends of the Yellow Barn Juried Members Show (Glen Echo Friends of the Yellow Barn, 9 a.m., FREE), Social Justice Book Club Reads The Address Book by Deirdre Mask (East City Book Shop, 6:30 p.m., FREE)
WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 27
I SPY: Spend your lunch hour expanding your mind by attending this virtual Secret History of History event from the Spy Museum, Adolf Tolkachev, the Billion Dollar Spy. Listen as CIA officer Burton Gerber and author David E. Hoffman discuss Tolkachev’s sale of intelligence.. (12 p.m., FREE, donations welcome)
ART IS LIFE: Hear how one artist’s love of hip-hop inspires her work in this Virtual Artful Conversation from the National Gallery of Art. District-based DJ and artist Virtual Chicana will share what connects art and music in this family-friendly event aimed at kids aged 7 to 12. Have a pen or pencil and some paper at the ready to get creating. (4:30 p.m., FREE)
MUSIC OF THE NIGHT: Bundle up and head outdoors for a Night Hike with the Black Hill Nature Program. Hike a mile or so in the dark (no flashlights, please!) and enjoy the sights and sounds all around you in the darkness. Register ahead of time and dress warmly! (5:30 p.m., $6)
MORE: SMYAL for the New Year (SMYAL, 6 p.m., tickets start at $10 for students, donations at $25 & up), Drawing Lines: How Race Shaped DC’s Housing Landscape (D.C. History Center, 7:30 p.m., $20)
THURSDAY, JANUARY 28
EVERYBODY POOPS: There are so many poo puns to be made, but there’s also a lot to learn from scat. This virtual event from the Meadowside Nature Center, The Stinky Clues About Poo, will help attendees, ages 6 and up, to become Poop Detectives (yes, really) by discovering what scientists can learn about wildlife via their leavings. A craft list will be emailed out before the event, so you’ll have time to prepare. (11 a.m., $2)
BUNNY HILL TO BLACK DIAMOND: Snow is in the forecast for Thursday, so why not head out to the slopes for some outdoor fun. Wisp Resort is open for socially distanced outdoor fun, providing evening exercise and entertainment for all. Reserve your spot in advance, space is limited. (9 a.m. to 9 p.m., four-hour lift tickets start at $57.96)
MORE:“Renwick Invitational 2020” Virtual Artist Conversation with Debora Moore (Renwick Art Museum, 7 p.m., FREE), J. Elle-Wings of Ebony—with Nicola Yoon (Politics & Prose Live!, 7 p.m., FREE, book purchase available)
This article has been updated to clarify the nature of an event at the Spy Museum.
