Ring in St. Patrick’s Day with Guinness and bar food at Hi-Lawn.

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MONDAY, MARCH 14

ART EXHIBIT: See the work of artists who are children of Holocaust survivors at the Rouse Company Foundation Gallery at Howard Community College. The exhibit “Creative Quest: Art from the Holocaust’s Second Generation” includes art that reflects the artists’ family history. (Howard Community College, 10 a.m., FREE)

PI DAY: Celebrate 3/14, known as Pi Day, with Pizzeria Paradiso. Enjoy a large 12” inch pizza from their Spring Valley, Dupont, or Georgetown location with $3.14 off in honor of the day. (Pizzeria Paradiso locations)

Las Gemelas Taqueria is a fast fancy eatery while Las Gemelas Cocina Mexicana is a coastal Mexican restaurant with cocktails. Mariah Miranda / DCist

TUESDAY, MARCH 15

BIRTHDAY PARTY: La Cosecha taqueria Las Gemelas celebrates its first birthday with ice cream, a Libelula tequila tasting, and a mariachi party. Enjoy a performance from Mariachi El Rey on the outdoor patio while eating complimentary ice cream in flavors like strawberry chamomile and burnt coconut. (La Cosecha, 6 p.m., FREE)

FILM FEST: There’s a new film festival in town, celebrating local filmmakers and short films. The Open Road Film Festival will focus on projects 20 minutes or shorter, and include Q&As with filmmakers. The festival kicks off virtually on YouTube before an in-person screening at Bethesda’s Writer’s Center. (Bethesda Writer’s Center and virtual, through Wednesday, $10)

OPEN MIC: Head to Sandy Spring Museum for an open mic night featuring a different musician each week. This Tuesday’s event stars D.C.-based bluegrass group The Oldgrass Stringband, who will take the stage with performers of all levels. (Sandy Spring Museum, 7 p.m., $10 donation suggested)

MORE: Ruth Bader Ginsburg Paint and Sip with Paint the Town (Hotel Zena, 6 p.m., $45), Celebrating Music by Women: Women’s History Month Recital featuring Pershing’s Own Chamber Players (St. Mary Mother of God Catholic Church, 7 p.m., FREE), Davóne Tines, bass-baritone and Lester Green, piano (Sixth and I, 8 p.m., $40)

For Purim, Sixth & I synagogue is throwing … a music festival? angela n. / Flickr

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 16

SHE TALK: Hotel Zena hosts veteran journalist and podcast host Emily Abbate for an intimate discussion about the power of goal setting, combating negative self-talk, and navigating life’s toughest hurdles. Head to the Barton Room behind Figleaf Bar & Lounge for the talk. (Hotel Zena, 6 p.m., FREE)

PURIM PARTY: Sixth and I reimagines Coachella as Jewchella, a music festival to celebrate Purim. DC Improv will be on hand with improv games, there will be sketches and drinks, and you can sing along with cover songs from Sixth & I musicians. Don’t be afraid to come in costume as your favorite musician. 21+ only. (Sixth & I, 7 p.m., $18)

MORE: Olan Rogers (DC Improv, 7:30 p.m., $30)

Ring in St. Patrick’s Day with Guinness and bar food at Hi-Lawn. Courtesy of Julep PR

THURSDAY, MARCH 17

FADO FAREWELL: Hi-Lawn at Union Market bids a fond, belated farewell to Fado Irish Pub, the Chinatown bar that closed in 2020. The ticketed party will feature Irish dancers, bagpipers, and live music from the Aine O’Doherty Band, Danny Burns Band, The Breakaways, and more. Enjoy traditional Irish pub fare, like shepherd’s pie and corned beef, and Irish drinks like Guinness, Smithwicks, Jameson, and Baileys. (Hi-Lawn, 2 p.m., $20)

VICTURA PARK: Ring in spring with the Victura Park at The REACH officially reopening for the spring. The wine garden returns with expanded hours and a new indoor cafe serving coffee, pastries, and lunch. On opening day, enjoy a happy hour featuring half-priced beers from Lost Rhino’s Shooter McMunn’s Irish Stout and O’Connor Brewing Co.’s Nitro Dry Irish Stout, plus a special menu of bangers and mash, Irish stout beef stew, and potato and leek soup. (The REACH, 5 p.m., FREE)

TASTE OF ICELAND: Enjoy Icelandic food, cocktails, music, film, and more across D.C. at Taste of Iceland. The culture festival kicks off at 5:30 p.m. with an Iceland-inspired dinner at Equinox Restaurant, including baked Icelandic cod, a rack of lamb, and a Skyr yogurt dessert. On the same night, enjoy a free concert featuring Nordic performers Laufey, Anna Gréta, and DJ Hermigervill at Songbyrd at 7 p.m. (Various locations, through March 20)

MORE: Christmas Eve opening performance (Atlas Performing Arts Center, 7:30 p.m., $40), MADIBA: WATCHING THE SUNSET (Kennedy Center Terrace Theater, 6:30 p.m., FREE), Seltzer: A Sober Comedy Show (Silver Spring Black Box Theater, 8 p.m., $25), Laugh Party: St. Patrick’s Day Spectacular (City State Brewing, 8:30 p.m., FREE)

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