MONDAY, APRIL 25
ART FEST: The Austrian Cultural Forum, Dupont Underground, and Calle Libre Austria present a street art festival all week long. Celebrate graffiti and other street art with live painting from American and Austrian artists outside Cairo Wine & Liquor. (Dupont Circle; 12 p.m.: FREE)
BOOK TALK: Join New Yorker staff writer Ben McGrath at East City Bookshop as he discusses his debut book, Riverman, with Evan Osnos. The book tells the true story of Dick Conant, who canoed thousands of miles of American rivers and then disappeared. (East City Bookshop; 7 p.m.; FREE)
MORE: District Towns at St Elizabeths East Ribbon Cutting (St. Elizabeths East; 11 a.m.; FREE), Lightroom Basics In-Person Class (District Camera; 7 p.m.; $59)
TUESDAY, APRIL 26
COOKING CLASS: Learn how to make Brazilian moqueca, or fish stew, with Marianne Tshihamba, a world traveler and food expert. Attendees can learn how to ingredients such as tomatoes, onions, coconut milk, and fish, to make the famously comforting dish in a family-friendly class. (Hill Center; 6 p.m.; $69)
WINE TASTING: Head to Cork Wine Bar and Market for a guided tasting of five French wines and charcuterie also hosted by Noire Valley, a group that organizes wine education experiences for both longtime enthusiasts and wine newcomers. (Cork Wine Bar; 6 p.m.; $60)
DOCUMENTARY SCREENING: GWU’s American Studies and Anthropology departments and the Cisneros Institute present a screening of “La Manplesa: An Uprising Remembered,” documentary follows the 1991 protests of the police shooting of Daniel Gomez in Mount Pleasant. The screening will be followed by a Q&A with the producer and director. (Ric and Dawn Duquès Hall; 3:30 p.m.; FREE)
MORE: We Hate Movies podcast taping (DC Improv Comedy Club; 7:30 p.m.; $25), Fruehlingsfest Paint & Sip (Creativeflavor & Wunder Garten; 7 p.m.; $30)
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 27
DRAWING SESSION: The Hyattsville Figure Drawing Group hosts hosts its weekly open drawing session at in Hyattsville. Each session begins with five warm-up poses with a classical nude model. (Pyramid Atlantic Arts Center; 6 p.m.; FREE)
TEXTILE EXHIBIT: Enjoy the Textile Museum’s latest exhibit, “Indian Textiles, 1,000 Years of Art and Design,” featuring an array of folk embroideries, Mughal courtly weavings, hand-painted cloths, knotted-pile carpets and more. The exhibition is organized with the Embassy of India in celebration of India’s 75th anniversary of independence. (The George Washington University Museum and the Textile Museum; 10 a.m.; $8 suggested donation)
PICASSO AND POETRY: Tune into the Folger Shakespeare Library’s poetry event in response to the Picasso exhibit at The Phillips Collection. Poet Vievee Francis is inspired by the pivotal works in the exhibit, and will answer audience questions following the reading. (Virtual; 7:30 p.m.; $15 suggested donation)
MORE: Minnesota Lynx vs. Washington Mystics (Entertainment & Sports Arena; 11:30 a.m.; $10), Dope and Classy (Penn Social; 7:30 p.m.; $20), Stand-Up Comedy Night in Dupont Circle (Sauf Haus Bier Hall; 7 p.m.; FREE), Host Battle at the Saloon on U St. (7:30 p.m.; donations welcome), Return of the Mac Go-Go concert (Eaton DC; 8 p.m.; $25), BYOB Candle Making Workshop (FSC Workshop; 6:45 p.m.; $50), 2022 Washington Nationals Career Fair (Nationals Park; 4 p.m.; $40), Tango and Champagne Soiree: Argentine Tango Lessons in Buenos Aires (The Ven at Embassy Row; 7 p.m.; $20)
THURSDAY, APRIL 28
TEA TALK: Looking for a healing experience? Head to Busboys and Poets for a Tulips and Tea Talk designed to bring local women of color together to share, support, and release. There will be spoken word poetry by November and Poetry as well as a performance from Like Water. (Busboys and Poets Brookland; 6 p.m.; $45)
RAVIOLI WORKSHOP: Wow everyone with a delicious spring dinner after learning how to make ravioli at this cooking class hosted by Common Good City Farm in LeDroit Park. Chef Amanda Erickson will teach students how to make their own pasta dough and three fillings using fresh spring vegetables from the farm. (Common Good City Farm; 6:30 p.m.; minimum admission $25)
LINGERIE AND LAUGHS: Check out a new comedy show and slam in Takoma Park where women tell funny, sexy stories in a safe and intimate setting. Storytellers include Miss Chocolate, Lina Anderssen, Lil Vida, Sabrena. Audience members will also have a chance to tell their stories! Lingerie attire is not required. (Main Street Pearl; 6:30 p.m.; $18.50)
BOOK TALK: Join MahoganyBooks Anacostia for a powerful book discussion and signing featuring author Cheryl Polote-Williamson. She will discuss her new book, The Art of Influence, and offer advice on finding success. (MahoganyBooks; 6:30 p.m.; FREE)
MORE: LUNAFEST Germantown (BlackRock Center for the Arts-Outdoor Front Lawn; 7:15 p.m.; $25), Michael Rapaport (DC Improv; 7:30 p.m.; $35), Mt. Defiance DC Gin Nouveau Launch Party (The Gibson; 6 p.m.; FREE), Plays from the Front Lines: A Fundraiser for Ukraine (Theater J at the Edlavitch DCJCC; 8 p.m.; donations welcome), Washington DC Temple Open House (The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints; FREE)
