FRIDAY MARCH 5
BLACK ALLEY: On Friday, join the National Museum for Women in the Arts for their next installment of “The Tea,” a digital series where women livestream original work from the museum’s social media channels. This Friday features a conversation and performance from Black Alley, a band that layers of rock, hip-hop, and go-go. (12 p.m.-1 p.m.; FREE)
ISLAND TIME: Your island adventures don’t have to be far from home. This weekend, a new documentary about Theodore Roosevelt Island is premiering on YouTube. Michael Patrick Cullinane narrates the doc, which features guests including activists, Roosevelt descendants, and National Park rangers. (8 p.m.; FREE)
MOVIE NIGHT: On Friday, join the Mother Tongue Film Festival (hosted by Recovering Voices, Smithsonian’s National Museum of Natural History, and Smithsonian Folklife). Friday’s virtual event will be a conversation about how women are often given the responsibility of sharing and passing on culture and language. The event will include captioning in American Sign Language. (2 p.m.; FREE)
SATURDAY MARCH 6
VIRTUAL TASTING (REAL CIDER): Local cidery ANXO is hosting a virtual tasting this weekend to celebrate their “American Cider” mixed 4-pack. The new pack features three ANXO ciders (Cidre Blanc, Transcontinental, and Grand Cru) and one cider imported from the UK cidery Oliver’s Cider & Perry (Lubrication). The event will be hosted by Dan Pucci and Craig Cavallo, co-authors of American Cider: A Modern Guide To A Historic Beverage. (5 p.m.; $18-$47)
CHEERS TO THAT: This weekend, sit back and relax by joining Oyamel’s Tequila & Mezcal Festival through a virtual cocktail to-go package or dining in. For 2021’s festival, head chef Omar Rodriguez is featuring five antojitos (snacks), “each highlighting the culinary traditions and ingredients of Oaxaca.” Want something more hands-on? There’s also a $55 cocktail-making class on Monday. (Oyamel Cocina Mexicana, a la carte)
FARMERS MARKET: This weekend, head to Monroe Street to stock up on your groceries at this weekend’s Winter Farmers Market. A plus: the market shares the space with the Arts Walk, a community of nearly 30 artists and studios, so make time to pick up a gift, too — even if it’s for yourself. (Winter Farmers Market at Monroe Street, 10 a.m.-1 p.m.)
SUNDAY MARCH 7
FIRE FEST: On Sunday, Arlington Parks is hosting a survival skills workshop for children ages 12 to 17. The event will include basic outdoor survival skills along with how to safely build (and put out) a campfire. All children must be present with a registered adult (sorry, kids). (Gulf Branch Nature Center; 1 p.m.-2 p.m.; FREE)
SAXOPHONIST: End your weekend by tuning into Washington Performing Arts’ performance with classical saxophonist Steven Banks. The performance will include the world premieres of three compositions, including pieces jointly commissioned by Washington Performing Arts and Young Concert Artists. (Streaming Friday-March 11, FREE)
RICE MARKET: Close out your weekend by stocking up on food for the week at Rice Market on 14th Street. The new shop opened in the basement of Rice’s building that also features their restaurant on the ground floor. Selections include pantry staples like noodles and soy sauce, new cult-favorites like Fly By Jing, and a range of home goods, sake, beer, and wine. (Rice Market; 11:30 a.m.-9 p.m.)
