MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 13
DIASPORA ART: Head to the Middle East Institute Art Gallery for the opening of its latest exhibit, Converging Lines: Tracing the Artistic Lineage of the Arab Diaspora in the U.S. Curated by Maymanah Farhat, this exhibit includes work from Arab American and U.S.-based Arab artists, seeking to showcase their impact on American art. Browse the art online or book an in-person appointment. (FREE)
JANE AUSTEN: Join Tudor and Renaissance scholar Carol Ann Lloyd-Stanger for a glimpse into Regency England through the eyes of Jane Austen at this virtual Smithsonian Associates event. This event is perfect for both Austen fans and history aficionados. ($35, 6:30 p.m.)
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 14
ONE YEAR OF FOOD: Join Navy Yard’s Puerto Rican restaurant La Famosa to celebrate the year since they opened. As a thank-you to customers, owner Joancarlo Parkhurst is offering one complimentary coffee per person off their menu from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. The kitchen will also release a specialty tres leches cake for $6.
JOURNALING WORKSHOP: Head to Femme Fatale DC for a workshop with SUNSOAKED on self-care with Tarot and crystal-guided journaling. In this workshop, you’ll increase your knowledge of crystals and Tarot while learning how to journal. Crystals and Tarot decks available for purchase on top of admission. ($28, 6 p.m.)
AMEN CORNER: Enjoy opening night of James Baldwin’s The Amen Corner as it completes its original run at The Shakespeare Theatre Company’s Sidney Harman Hall. The limited two-week engagement focuses on Pastor Margaret at a 1950s storefront church in Harlem as she faces her own troubled past. (7:30 p.m., $35)
MORE: An Evening with: Al di Meola Across the Universe (The Hamilton Live, 6:30 p.m., $35)
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 15
SUNSET FILM: NoMa Business Improvement District’s free outdoor movie series, CiNoMatic, continues with a screening of The Secret Life of Walter Mitty at Alethia Tanner Park. (7:15 p.m., FREE)
DRIVE-IN MOVIE: Head to Prince George’s Stadium for a free drive-in movie dedicated to first responders. The county’s recreation department hosts the family-friendly screening of “The War with Grandpa” starring Robert DeNiro. Attendees need only one ticket per vehicle. (8:30 p.m., FREE)
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 16
DINNER AND A SHOW: Enjoy delicious barbecue and inspirational music with the National Symphony Orchestra In Your Neighborhood 2021 performance in Silver Spring at Money Muscle BBQ’s parking lot. Attendees can pre-order an NSO BBQ Box for $15, which includes sandwich options, a side, drink, and house-made chocolate chip cookie. The food truck will also be open during the show with a full menu and drinks available for purchase. Make sure to bring your own chair or blanket. (7 p.m., FREE)
COMEDY SHOW: Head to DC9 Nightclub for a night showcasing comedy in the DMV. Comedians performing include Eric Barbalace, Camille Robert, Dee Ahmed, Denise Taylor, Ross Benoit, Blaire Postman, and Hayden Arrington. (8 p.m., $10)
NATIONAL DANCE DAY: The REACH at the Kennedy Center celebrates National Dance Day in partnership with American Dance Movement and Rep. Eleanor Holmes Norton with a weekend-long dance festival. For its 12th year, enjoy free performances, interactive dance routines and lessons, live music, and more from local organizations. (5:30 p.m.)
MORE: Coffee Chat: International Labour Organization and the Future of Work (United Nations Association of the United States of America, 1 p.m., FREE), Summer Concerts: Washington Balalaika Society (Bumper Car Pavilion at Glen Echo Park, 7:30 pm, FREE)
