MONDAY, AUGUST 9
POP UP: Ecuadorian Independence Day is on Tuesday, and a new pop up is headed to Shopkeepers to celebrate. At the Achiote pop up, expect dishes including llapingachos (potato cake with lettuce, lime, onions, and peanut sauce), cheesy yucca bread, and more. The event continues Tuesday, and will donate $1 per dish sold to support COVID-19 relief in Ecuador. (Shopkeepers, 11 a.m., free admission)
MOVIE NIGHT: Check out the last movie in the Adams Morgan outdoor film series. Continuing the theme of films that were filmed in D.C., this week’s title is All The President’s Men. Moviegoers can snack on brown bag movie deals from Amsterdam Falafel Shop, Tryst, El Tamarindo, and more. (Marie Reed Soccer Field, 8:30 p.m., FREE)
MORE: Exploring the Arts of Latin America (Smithsonian Associates, virtual, 12 p.m., $90)
TUESDAY, AUGUST 10
FARM TOUR: Head to Common Good City Farm for a tour and a happy hour on the farm. Happy hour also includes farm fresh bites, an overview of all the farm programs and a Q&A portion. (Common Good City Farm, 6 p.m., FREE)
BODY-FRIENDLY BALLET: CityDance hosts an adult body-friendly ballet class to help build your knowledge and strength in a feel-good class. The class, which you can also attend virtually, is free of jumps! (Whittle School & Studios, 6 p.m., $20)
FINDING JANE AUSTEN: Enjoy a tour of Dumbarton House after hours through the lens of Jane Austen and the Regency period. The tour will focus on period rooms of the house as well as collection pieces through the lens of Austen’s books. Tours are limited to 12 people. (Dumbarton House, 6 p.m., $12)
MORE: Art + History: Evening Encores The Shaw Memorial by Augustus Saint Gaudens (Smithsonian Associates, virtual, 6:45 p.m., $25)
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 11
CAMPFIRE JAMBOREE: Gather round the campfire at National Landing and relive the nostalgia of summer camp at this jamboree. Camp Summer House will host corn hole, badminton, and archery games. Plus, the first 30 guests will receive a s’mores kit and the first 50 guests will receive a free Kona Ice snow cone. (Gateway Greens at National Landing, 5:30 p.m., FREE)
WINE AND WATERCOLORS: Enjoy two complimentary glasses of wine while making watercolor art inspired by local artists’ designs at this event at Shop Made in D.C. Guests can make two prints and the event is self-guided. (Shop Made in D.C. Georgetown, 5 p.m., $20)
MUSEUM TOUR: The National Museum of Women in the Arts’ building is now closed for a two-year renovation, but you can still enjoy collection highlights in this docent-led virtual talk. The talk will discuss various artworks from the museum every second Wednesday of the month and every fourth Saturday of each month. (5:30 p.m., FREE)
MORE: Writing your way to Better Health with James Pennebaker (Planet Word Museum, virtual, 6:30 p.m., FREE), How To Evaluate The Quality of a Policy: A Conversation with Dr. Risha Gidwani (7 p.m., virtual, FREE)
THURSDAY, AUGUST 12
EMBROIDERY HOUR: The Castle Garden at the Heurich House Museum hosts an embroidery happy hour, which will walk all beginners through the craft with three different designs to choose from. Drink options, like a bottle of Sauvignon Blanc, are available to pair with tickets and enjoy in the garden. (Heurich House Museum Castle Garden, 5 p.m., $60)
BLACK AND WHITE BAKING: Learn how to make a mainstay at Jewish delis and bakeries: black and white cookies. Sonny’s Pizza’s Hannah Wolfman-Arent will walk attendees through the process with a list of ingredients, the full recipe, and a photographed guide in this Sixth and I virtual baking class. (7 p.m., $30)
OPENING NIGHT: Head to the Amy Kaslow Gallery for opening night of the Sea Glass exhibition. The exhibit pairs Lisa Tubach’s painted underwater landscapes with John Geci’s blown glass vessels. (Amy Kaslow Gallery, 6 p.m., FREE)
MORE: Sunset Cinema at The Wharf 2021: Ratatouille (7:30 p.m., FREE), Benji Brown at the Comedy Loft (7:30 p.m., $25), Visiting Québec with Ariana Ross and Veronneau (Washington Performing Arts, 11 a.m., FREE), Step Afrika! at the REACH (Kennedy Center, 5:30 p.m., FREE)
