FRIDAY APRIL 23
ART DECO: Kick off your weekend by engaging in the first day of the 2021 Washington DC Modernism Show. The Art Deco Society of Washington’s show’s original in-person plans had to be scrapped, so “The Show Must Go Online.” The art sale includes pieces from various design movements, including art nouveau and Scandanavian modern. The show will technically close Monday at 3 a.m. EST for you night owls. (9 a.m. through Sunday; free entry)
BLACK BROADWAY: On Friday, local author Briana A. Thomas is hosting a conversation about her book, Black Broadway in Washington, DC at the O Street Museum. The conversation will focus on U Street “before chain coffee shops and luxury high-rises,” its significance in Black history, and its continued importance today in the face of gentrification. (O Street Museum; 5 p.m.; FREE)
MOANA DRIVE-IN: There’s no telling how far you’ll go. On Friday, the Capitol Riverfront Drive-In is showing Moana to benefit Van Ness Elementary PTO. Participants pay per-car and the entire event is contactless. (The Stacks; 8 p.m.-10 p.m.; $20 per car)
HOME RUN: This Friday is the first day of the first-ever Washington Nationals 5K footrace. Although the event is virtual (which means participants run the race on their own), all runners receive race swag that includes a shirt, medal, bib (the paper with your participant number on it), and neck gaiter. Proceeds from the event will go to community impact programs within the Washington Nationals Philanthropies. ($60)
SATURDAY APRIL 24
MAKE A WISH: On Saturday, virtually engage with Yoko Ono’s revived “Wish Tree for Washington, DC,” presented by the Smithsonian’s Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden. Traditionally, each summer the museum invites visitors to hang their handwritten wishes on the living dogwood tree. This year, participants are encouraged to post their wishes with the tag #WishTreeDC — and from April 15 through April 30, Museum staff will transfer as many virtual wishes as possible onto paper tags. (FREE)
SPOKEN WORD: The kids are alright. This weekend, Busboys & Poets is (virtually) hosting the 2021 National Youth Slam Championships from their Facebook and YouTube pages. The poets are elementary and middle school students from across the United States and Canada. (3 p.m.; FREE)
CRAFT MARKET: Saturday is the first day of CraftOptimism, an online maker’s market from the Smithsonian featuring curated, handmade goods that educate their audience about climate change and/or inspire a more sustainable future. Expect clothing, jewelry, home goods, knick-knacks, and other crafts at this market. (Open through May 1; FREE)
SUNDAY APRIL 25
ART WALK: The arts are outdoors. On Sunday, take yourself through a self-guided arts tour displayed in storefronts across Adams Morgan. Participating businesses include Lost City Books, BUL Korean Bar & Restaurant, and Potter’s House. (Adams Morgan; through May 14; FREE)
NOODLE ON IT: Sunday is the last day of Chiko’s Noodle Week — a seven-day celebration of noodles with a different dish highlighted every night. The event is ending with Chinese/Korean noodles with janjang myeon, ginger soybean paste, and pork belly. (Chiko Bethesda, Capitol Hill, and Dupont; 11 am-9 pm, dependent on location; $17 per dish)
