MONDAY, FEB. 27
SCREEN AND CONVO: Join Sixth & I for a screening of National Geographic’s latest special along with a conversation with the show host, National Geographic producer William Pinkney, National Geographic editor Adam Lingo, and DEI vice president Debra Adams Simmons. Black Travel Across America explores historically listed Green Book locations and modern Black travel destinations. (Sixth & I; 7 p.m.; FREE)
DC HOME RULE TALK: Mark the 50th anniversary of D.C. home rule with this virtual chat. Former D.C. councilmember Charlene Drew Jarvis joins Washington Post columnist Colbert King to discuss the history of D.C. home rule and the city’s relationship with Congress. (Federal City Council; virtual; 12 p.m.; FREE)
MORE:African Dolls: A Scholarly Talk (Gillespie Gallery at George Mason University; 4:30 p.m.; FREE), Stage Fright Comedy Presents: Rise of the Swamp Dawg, a Late Night Comedy Show (SudHouse DC; 9:45 p.m.; FREE), Delaware Blue Coats vs Capital City Go Go (Entertainment & Sports Arena; 7 p.m.; $15), WAPAVA Presents: An Evening With Felicia Curry (MLK Jr. Memorial Library; 7:30 p.m.; FREE), justUS Podcast Live Taping & Soiree (Lady Clipper Barber Shop; 6 p.m.; $25), February Book Club: Popisho by Leone Ross (Bold Fork Books; 6 p.m.; $5), Musical Mondays (Crazy Aunt Helen’s; 7 p.m.; FREE)
TUESDAY, FEB. 28
ROSE DUMPLINGS: Learn how to make rose-shaped siu mai in a belated Valentine’s Day workshop. Susan Qin of Chinese Street Market will lead the class on how to create delicate, flower dumplings with either chicken and mushroom or vegetable filling from scratch. Complimentary beer and wine are included. (Hill Center at the Old Naval Hospital; 6 p.m.; $69)
SONGS OF FREEDOM: Honor Harriet Tubman’s 200th birthday with a musical program. Songs of Freedom will honor code songs used on the Underground Railroad with performances from Linda Harris, David B. Cole, Greg Halloway, and Emory Diggs. Tickets include small bites and access to a cash bar. (The Whittemore House; 6:30 p.m.; $40)
COTTON CONCERT: Witness the first annual Washington Performing Arts Ruth Bader Ginsburg Memorial Recital. Cotton, a new composition and multimedia work, was inspired by John E. Dowell’s photos, which he took after a dream where his late grandmother called on him to visit the cotton fields of South Carolina — where his ancestors were likely enslaved. The concert will feature mezzo-soprano Denyce Graves, baritone Justin Austin, and Laura Ward on piano. A Q&A with Dowell and one of the poets who wrote lyrics for the work, as well as Cotton’s producer, will follow on Wednesday at 6 p.m. (Kennedy Center Terrace Theater; 7:30 p.m.; $40)
ZINES TALK: Explore the history of zines as a grassroots medium, the impact of the Riot Grrrl movement on modern zine creators, and the roles libraries play in their preservation at this virtual panel. Riot Grrrl creators will join a D.C. public librarian for the historic chat. (Smithsonian Libraries; virtual; 7 p.m.; FREE)
MORE: Traditional Ndebele Doll-Making Workshop (Gillespie Gallery at George Mason University; 1:30 p.m. or 4:30 p.m.; FREE), Grace Duckett: Woman, Mother, Enslaved Worker Research Update (Dumbarton House; virtual; 8 p.m.; donations suggested), Race, History, and Rock Creek: Nature as Healing (Rock Creek Conservancy; virtual; 5:30 p.m.; FREE), 1966: Black Power Challenges the Civil Rights Movement (Smithsonian Associates; virtual; 6:45 p.m.; $25), Tipsy Terrarium Workshop (PlantHouse Alexandria; 6:30 p.m.; $26), Food & Fiction Series (Busboys and Poets Hyattsville; 6:30 p.m.; $30)
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 1
INDIE FILMS: Join the 24th annual D.C. Independent Film Forum at Landmark’s E Street Cinema. Enjoy a pre-screening reception of drinks and empanadas at Peruvian Connection before a 7 p.m. world premiere screening of Divine Instinct, followed by a conversation with the filmmaker Gary Spinosa. (Landmark’s E Street Cinema; 5:50 p.m.; $13)
SANDERS BOOK TALK: Hear from Senator Bernie Sanders about his new book, It’s Ok to Be Angry About Capitalism. Politics and Prose presents the talk about Sanders’ book on millionaires, billionaires, the working class, and more. (The Anthem; 8 p.m.; $75)
POETRY WRITING: Embrace the writer in you at a poetry writing event. Join this creative writing session open to all experience levels with inspiring writing prompts and exercises. Enjoy food from the food hall vendors prior to the session. (miXt Foodhall; 6 p.m.; FREE admission)
MORE: Gardener’s Focus Tour: An Orchid-Filled Greenhouse (Hillwood Estate; 10:30 a.m. or 12:30 p.m.; $18), Ron del Barrilito premium rum tasting (Qui Qui DC; 6:30 p.m.; $100), Nova Y. Payton Mars Arts concert (Songbyrd; 7 p.m.; FREE), Perfect Liars Club (Bier Baron Tavern; 7 p.m.; $15), The Anthony Hecht Poetry Prize Reading (Folger Shakespeare Library; virtual; 7:30 p.m.; $5 suggested donation), Clyde’s (Studio Theatre; 7:30 p.m.; $85), Sunil Gupta (National Gallery of Art; virtual; 1 p.m.; FREE), Hertelendy Wine Dinner (Birch & Barley; 4 p.m.; $24), Wine 101: An Exploratory Tasting of Cool and Warm Climate Wines (Café du Parc; 6 p.m.; $150), Marvel Cinematic Universe Trivia (Alamo Drafthouse Cinema DC; 7 p.m.; FREE admission), Edible Floral Arrangements: Spring Charcuterie Bouquet w/ Charcuterie Thuie (Shop Made in DC Union Market; 5 p.m.; $50)
THURSDAY, MARCH 2
IRISH FILM FEST: Experience Irish cinema with the Capital Irish Film Festival, the largest such program in North America. Opening night presents The Quiet Girl, a coming-of-age drama set in 1981 rural Ireland. A Q&A with the director Colm Bairéad will follow the screening. (AFI Silver Theatre; 7 p.m.; $13)
POETRY READING: Join an evening of poetry with the award-winning poet Dana Gioia. Gioia will read excerpts from their sixth collection of poetry, Meet Me At The Lighthouse, will be read. Each ticket comes with a signed book from the poet. (The Lyceum; 7 p.m.; FREE)
EMBASSY EVENING: Travel to Georgia without leaving D.C. The Georgian Embassy hosts a Georgia vs. Georgia wine tasting battle with wines from the country and U.S. state. Attendees can also enjoy Georgian cuisine like khachapuri, lamb stew, peppers dolmas, raspberry cakes, and more. (Embassy of Georgia; 7 p.m.; $75)
MORE: Comedy as a Second Language (Silver Spring Black Box; 7:30 p.m.; $25), Profs & Pints DC: Crisis in Brazil and Peru (Hill Center at the Old Naval Hospital; 6 p.m.; $14.31), Atlas Gala 2023: Where Artists Thrive (Atlas Performing Arts Center Lang Theatre; 6 p.m.; $175), Gabrielle Blair (Sixth & I; 7 p.m.; in-person $15 or virtual $10), Star Trek Trivia (Atlas Brew Works Ivy City; 7 p.m.; FREE admission), Spy Chat with Chris Costa and Alan E. Kohler, Jr. (International Spy Museum; virtual; 12 p.m.; FREE), You Should Know Her Name: Reverend Doctor Pauli Murray (City Tavern; 6:30 p.m.; FREE), Pre-Anni Party (Fair Winds Brewing Company; 6 p.m.; $45), Tacos and Tequila Comedy Show (El Chucho; 9 p.m.; $10)
