FRIDAY, MARCH 3
It’s Not Austria, But: Vienna Restaurant Week (in Virginia, not Europe) kicks off today and lasts through March 12. Around 50 eateries are participating, including Anita’s and Lily’s Chocolate and Coffee. Three-course prix fixe menus will be $25 for lunch and brunch, and $35-$40 per person for dinner. (Various restaurants in Vienna.)
PURR-FECT FAMILY FUN: Who has time for a basic cat? This Friday book talk is all about Supercat, who stars in the latest addition to Nick Bruel’s children series Bad Kitty. Bring your kids for some feline fun. (East City Bookshop; 5 p.m.; free)
CRAFT-IVISM: If your favorite store is Michael’s, you’ll appreciate this symposium exploring what craft means for our future. The speakers will highlight the many roles artists play in sparking essential conversations, plus get into methods of craft-related activism. (Smithsonian American Art Museum or online; 1-5 p.m.; FREE)
CHEERS x126: It’s the 126th anniversary of the Bottled in Bond Act, which refers to a designation that protects the integrity and authenticity of aged spirits in the U.S. Ticket-holders who mark the occasion at Jack Rose Dining Saloon will score two cocktails, cheese and charcuterie, and other snacks. There will also be tasting stations featuring District Made drinks. (Jack Rose Dining Saloon; 6 p.m.; $50)
MORE: Karaoke Night Hosted by Dwayne B (Busboys and Poets Brookland; 9 p.m.; $5), Nessa Barrett (The Anthem, 8 p.m., $45-$75), THE DOLLY PARTY: The Dolly Parton Inspired Country Western Diva Dance Party (9:30 Club, 8 p.m., $20), DC Independent Film Festival (Landmark’s E Street Cinema; various times and prices)
SATURDAY, MARCH 4
ILLUMINATING ART: A new art exhibit at The Honfleur Gallery dives into the long relationship between martial arts and the African diaspora. The exhibit, presented by Shaolin Jazz and called No. 8, will be open from Saturday until April 8. (The Honfleur Gallery; opening reception from 7 to 10 p.m.; FREE)
A ZIPPING GOOD TIME: Do you have enough thrill in your life? Go Ape—a Springfield-based zipline and adventure park—is opening for the season on March 4. Explore the trees from up above and take a ride on a zipline, or see how quickly you can complete dangling obstacles. (Go Ape; various times and prices)
RIBBIT, RIBBIT: At this Frog Frenzy event, expect to learn all about the woodland amphibians that signal spring. You’ll get to see and hear wood frogs, and learn about how they adapt to survive the winter months. (Potomac Overlook Regional Park; 2-3 p.m.; $7)
GET GROWING: Herbs are fun to grow—you get to watch their progress every day, until they end up in your bowl or on your plate. At this planning and planting session with Dan Weisshaar, you’ll get expert instruction on how to level up your growing game. (W.S. Jenks & Son; 1-2:30 p.m.; $15)
HEY, PICASSO: In this contemporary watercolors workshop, you’ll learn how to use several different types of paints (tube, liquid, and pencils) and get a crash course on different techniques. It’s ideal for people with little to no prior water coloring experience. (Hill Center at the Old Naval Hospital; 12-2 p.m.; $52)
MORE: BSO Music Box: In the Treetops (The Strathmore; 10 a.m.; $12), Music HerStory Zine Workshops (National Museum of American History; 10:30 a.m. and 2 p.m.; FREE), Let It Bleed – Jeffrey Everett Book Launch (Lost Origins Gallery; 5-7 p.m.; $5-10), The Comedy Karaoke Trivia Funtime Show with Kasha Patel (Highline RXR; 7:30 p.m.; $10-$15)
SUNDAY, MARCH 5
CELEBRATE WOMEN: March is Women’s History Month, and thanks to Off the Mall Tours, you can practically walk in some very important women’s shoes. The Wives Who Won the Cold War Walking Tour will introduce you to the women who played an essential role during this period. (Meet at Thomas Sweet Shop; 2-4:30 p.m.; $25)
LEVEL UP YOUR LETTERS: You’ll be the best pen pal in town after checking out this From the Block: Stationary Printing Workshop. On the agenda: Learn about the history and creation of wallpaper and other historic papers, and then create a set of greeting cards using historic block printing methods (Shop Made in DC on Wisconsin Ave; 11 a.m.-1 p.m.; $33-$35)
GET HANDSY: Join your fellow artists in this collaborative fiber arts project. You’ll learn how to weave on the loom and make an embroidery or crochet project that you can take home. All materials will be provided, and no experience is needed. (Sandy Spring Museum; 12-2 p.m.; FREE)
SPONSORED: GLORIA: A LIFE: By Emily Mann. Five decades after Gloria Steinem began raising her voice and championing the voices of others, her call for equality is as urgent as ever. Theater J mounts the production and exploration of the iconic feminist’s extraordinary legacy and the women who inspired her. (EDCJCC Goldman Theater; March 8 – April 2; starting at $45)
MORE: Paragon Philharmonia’s String Fever (Grace Episcopal Church; 5 p.m.; $25), Profs & Pints DC: The Vikings of Legend (Metrobar, 6:30 p.m., $14.31), Easy Indian Desserts to Celebrate Holi (Hill Center at the Old Naval Hospital; 11 a.m.-1 p.m.; $40-$105)
