MONDAY, JAN.9
SWING DANCE: Monday is the first night of the next beginner and intermediate swing classes at Chevy Chase Ballroom. The course lasts eight weeks (it ends on Feb. 27) and will run every Monday. Both levels are taught by Tom Koerner and Debra Sternberg. (Chevy Chase Ballroom; 7 p.m; $140 for eight weeks)
PROFS AND PINTS: On Monday, head to Little Penn Coffeehouse for Profs & Pints: RBG before she was ‘Notorious, a talk led by Professor Philippa Strum of the Woodrow Wilson Center. The event will focus on Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg’s early life and career and her early cases. (Little Penn Coffeehouse; 6 p.m.; $14.31)
MORE: Towards Sustainable Peace and Democracy in Yemen (Georgetown University; 9 a.m.-5 p.m.; FREE), Martin Luther King Day of Service (Shirlington Library; 6 p.m. – 8 p.m.; FREE), In Translation (Rhizome DC; 7:30 p.m.; $5-15 suggested donation), Salon Showcase comedy show: Prince Arora with Reed Kelly (Inari Salon & Spa; 7:30 p.m.; FREE)
TUESDAY, JAN. 10
COCKTAILS & MOCKTAILS: Toast the 102nd anniversary of prohibition by attending a cocktails and mocktails course at Lena’s in Alexandria. The class will cover four cocktail recipes (with options for full-proof and zero-proof sprits). Each attendee will also receive a cocktail gift bag to go. (Lena’s; 6 p.m. – 8 p.m.; $170 per person)
STORYTELLING: On Tuesday, head to Union Stage for Story District’s storytelling event “Firsts & Lasts.” The performers will explore stories that explore “bringing in the new and letting go of the old.” ASL interpretation will be provided and attendees can expect a full bar (plus salads and pizza) for sale. (Union Stage; 6:30 p.m. doors, 7:30 p.m. show; $25)
MORE: Capoxxo “I Need A Vaca” tour (Jammin’ Java, 7 p.m. $10-$25), Drag Bingo with Desiree Dik (Red Bear Brewing; 7 p.m.; FREE admission)
WEDNESDAY, JAN. 11
TEXTILES: On Wednesday, George Washington University’s Textile Museum is hosting “The Textile Museum Journal: Early Nasca Textile as a 365-Day Calendar.” The virtual event (via Zoom) will feature contributing scholar Lois Martin discussing her research of the “Brooklyn Museum Textile,” a nearly 2,000 year old textile. (Virtual; 12:00 p.m.; FREE)
ATTORNEYS GENERAL (MUSIC): Check out Attorneys General on Wednesday: a musical project by Matthew Byars of the District’s The Caribbean. The performance will feature three to four people creating improvised sounds to create music that “vary from the transcendent to the disastrous.” (6950 Maple St NW; 7:00 p.m.; $10+)
AMAZING GRACE: Head to the Terrace Theater at the Kennedy Center for “Amazing Grace: Music for the Spirit.” The chorale and orchestra performance include African-American spirituals and will feature work by Adolphus Hailstork, Evelyn Simpson Curenton, William Grant Still, and J. S. Bach. (Terrace Theater at the Kennedy Center; 7:30 p.m.; $45)
SAD BOI PARTY: It’s that time again: ride your bike to Dupont Circle on Wednesday to meet up for the “DC Bike Party’s Sad Boi Showdown / January Ride.” Riders are encouraged to don their ’90s best: whether they are black tutus or pink highlights. (Starts at Dupont Circle; 7:30 p.m.; FREE)
MORE: The Hearing for the People, by the People: Sex Workers United! (Eaton House; 9 a.m. – 12 p.m.; FREE), Dream Cafe with Bernard Welt, by Rhizome (Virtual; 8 p.m.; FREE), Inside Voices with Red Medicine, Chief Flow (Pie Shop, 7:30 p.m.; $15), Dry (Wine) January with Plant Wines (Sonny’s; 6 p.m.; $10)
THURSDAY, JAN. 12
SACRED POTTER: On Thursday, Sixth & I is hosting the hosts of the Harry Potter and the Sacred Text podcast, which explores a scenario where our favorite books were read as though they were true sacred, religious texts. The books “Praying with Jane Eyre” by Vanessa Zoltan and “Forgiveness: An Alternative Account” by Matt Potts will be available for sale. (Virtual and at Sixth & I; 6 p.m.; $12 virtual, $30+ in person)
BEATLES IN SYMPHONY: Head to the Strathmore on Thursday to attend “Revolution: The Music Of The Beatles. A Symphonic Experience.” The showcase is conducted by Jack Everl and will include behind-the-scenes photos and a celebration of the Fab Four. (The Strathmore; 8 p.m.; $35)
CREATIVITY AND ACTION: Head to the Anacostia Community Museum for its Martin Luther King Jr. day program, which features a lecture from criminal justice reform advocate and playwright Roach Brown, slam poetry from incarcerated youth, and live music. Light refreshments will be served. (Anacostia Community Museum; 6 p.m.; FREE)
MORE: Voices of Freedom: Contemporary Writing from Ukraine book launch (The Outrage; 6:30 p.m. -8:30 p.m.; $5-25), Profs & Pints DC: Reckoning with the Crypto Implosion (Hill Center at the Old Naval Hospital; 6:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.; $14.31), Bake & Take: Challah Edition (Mess Hall, 6 p.m.; $75)
