MONDAY, MARCH 6
WOMEN IN JAZZ: Celebrate the 13th annual Washington Women in Jazz Festival with a kick-off performance. The month-long program will include concerts, jam sessions, lectures, panels, discussions, and masterclasses. First up: a concert from the Amy K Bormet Trio. (Blues Alley; 7 and 9 p.m.; $25)
PURIM AWARDS: Just before the Oscars, mark Purim with Sixth & I’s first annual awards show specifically for the holiday. Break out your finest formalwear to enjoy sketches, dance to live music, and more. Tickets to the Esties include two drink tickets. (Sixth & I; 6 p.m.; $18)
MORE: Profs & Pints DC: A Scholarly Tour of House of the Dragon (Little Penn Coffeehouse; 6 p.m.; $14.31), Contemporary Watercolors Course (Hill Center at the Old Naval Hospital; 6:30 p.m.; $168), First session of an eight week beginner/intermediate swing dance class program (Chevy Chase Ballroom; 7 p.m.; $140), Orchestre symphonique de Montréal (Kennedy Center Concert Hall; 8 p.m.; $30), Ruby@100 The Connection screening (MLK Jr. Memorial Library; 6 p.m.; FREE), Remember Me Now book talk (Busboys and Poets 450K; 6 p.m.; FREE)
TUESDAY, MARCH 7
TACO TOUR: Love tacos? Blaze a taco trail as part of District Bridges tour promoting neighborhoods throughout D.C. Between March 7 and 21, eat tacos as many of the 26 participating restaurants as possible to earn prizes like a sticker book, t-shirt, tote bag, and gift card. Restaurants across D.C. include Beau Thai Shaw, El Chucho Cocina Superior, Hook Hall, La Tejana, Mount Desert Island Ice Cream, Stop Smack’N, Taqueria al Lado, Taqueria Nacional, and The Wonderland Ballroom. (Hours vary, FREE admission)
ART HAPPY HOUR: Connect with local, women-led arts nonprofits to learn about D.C.’s art scene and how to get involved. This happy hour and panel includes representatives from the Justice Arts Coalition, Story District, and the Theatre Lab as part of the Femme Force One event series. (Dacha Beer Garden Shaw; 4:30 p.m.; FREE)
MORE: The Oscars evening lecture/seminar (Smithsonian Associates; virtual; 6:45 p.m.; $25), Basic Drawing Techniques: Drawing From an Image (Hill Center at the Old Naval Hospital; 6:30 p.m.; $132), Enter the Haggis in Concert (The Hamilton Live; 7:30 p.m.; $15), Cocktail Bar Comedy Show (Trouble Bird; 8 p.m.; $10), Suminigashi Paper Marbling With Arthur Khon (Washington Printmakers Gallery; 5 p.m.; $76.54), Bingo Night (Binge Bar; 6:30 p.m.; FREE), Golden Night of Greatness (Capitol Turnaround; 7:30 p.m.; $55.20), Tours in French (National Museum of African Art; 12 p.m.; FREE), Poets Reading Poetry Podcast Live Recording (Solid State Books; 7 p.m.; FREE), Chabad East DC Jewish Center’s Purim Party (Lincoln Park; 4:30 p.m.; FREE)
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 8
INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’S DAY: There’s plenty of programming on International Women’s Day to celebrate women: Join filmmaker Vivienne Dick and Smithsonian curator Saisha Grayson for a virtual women filmmakers festival screening and conversation (Smithsonian American Art Museum; 5:30 p.m.; FREE). Learn about the first female accredited correspondent during World War II, Katharine Clark, at a virtual author chat (International Spy Museum; 12 p.m.; FREE). Enjoy a performance from the Overlook Quartet joined by pianist Sayaka Tanikawa (Arts Club of Washington; 7 p.m.; $45). Explore the women who called the Logan Circle neighborhood home, starting at the former Bali Club where Billie Holiday performed (now Mi Vida), and visit Logan Circle’s women-owned businesses to hear their stories before a reception at Hotel Zena (Off-the-Mall Tours; 6 p.m.; $30). Finally, the National Museum of Women in the Arts has a full day of virtual programming, including a 11 a.m. curator conversation with a photographer, a 12 p.m. performance from D.C.’s women-only go-go band Be’la Dona, a 5 p.m. staff chat with an art-lover-focused Never Have I Ever game, and a 6 p.m. cocktail demo. The demo will include recipes for three cocktails and mocktails from three local mixologists based on an inspiring woman artist (National Museum of Women in the Arts; 11 a.m.; FREE)
DINNER AND A MOVIE: Join Avalon Theatre for a Lions of Czech Film program in celebration of the theater’s Centennial. Before the screening of the 1966 political satire A Report on the Party and Guests, enjoy a meal of beef goulash and apple strudel prepared by the Czech Embassy’s chef. The director of the Czech National Film Archive in Prague will open the screening and participate in a subsequent Q&A. (Avalon Theatre; 7 p.m.; $16.98)
SIP AND PAINT: Paint your own wine glasses or bottle at this paint party in Arlington. The host will walk attendees in step-by-step how to paint your glass or bottle alongside music. All materials are provided for this beginner-friendly class. (Detour Coffee; 7 p.m.; $39.19)
MORE: Young Portrait Explorers workshop with Maya Lin or Mary Cassatt (National Portrait Gallery; virtual; 11 a.m.; FREE), MICROCINEMA: Cathy Cook – Beyond Voluntary Control & other short films (Rhizome; 7 p.m.; $10), A Nice Indian Boy (Olney Theatre; 7:45 p.m.; $59), International Women’s Day headshot initiative (The Dupont Circle Hotel; 11 a.m.; $15), Secrets of the Sprakkar with Eliza Reid, First Lady of Iceland (Eaton DC; 7 p.m.; FREE), Task Force Nyx’s Virtual Panel: Let’s Celebrate International Women’s Day (American University; virtual; 10 a.m.; FREE), The Cost of Living: Artist Talk (Dupont Underground; 7 p.m.; FREE), Whipped Body Butter Workshop (FSC Workshop; 6:30 p.m.; $70), Race, Religion & Rebels: Why James Baldwin Still Matters (West End Neighborhood Library; 6:30 p.m.; FREE), Meet the Bartender (The Study at Morrison House; 5 p.m.; $43.33)
THURSDAY, MARCH 9
ASL TOUR: Discover the portraits of the National Portrait Gallery with a special tour in ASL. This tour will focus on the exhibition I Dream a World: Selections from Brian Lanker’s Portraits of Remarkable Black Women, where attendees can learn about the historical and cultural contributions of writers, entertainers, athletes, activists, and politicians. (National Portrait Gallery; 5 p.m.; FREE)
POETRY AWARDS: The Writer’s Center hosts a poetry awards ceremony alongside a local writer’s showcase. The ceremony will feature a poetry reading by this year’s poetry winners, E. Ethelbert Miller, KaNikki Jakarta, and Adam Chiles. (The Writer’s Center; 7 p.m.; FREE)
ORCHESTRA CONCERT: Join President Lincoln’s Cottage and the National Symphony Orchestra for a special chamber performance evoking the Lincolns’ experience at the cottage. As part of the NSO’s In Your Neighborhood program, the orchestra visits the president’s lodging for a longing and memory-themed concert that honors the history of the neighborhood. (President Lincoln’s Cottage; 6:20 p.m.; FREE)
BURLESQUE SHOW: Enjoy a celebratory show from D.C.’s longest-running queer burlesque troupe. Hosted by Delilah Dentata, this 18th anniversary show is going to have you laughing and dancing. Food and drink will be available for purchase as well. (Exiles Bar; 8 p.m.; $15)
MORE: American Women and the Fight for Equality (Smithsonian Associates; virtual; 6:45 p.m.; $25), Variety Show – A Photo Ensemble (Gallery B; 12 p.m.; FREE), Il Cinema Ritrovato ON TOUR: Four Days in a Cinéphile Heaven (UMD Campus; 3:30 p.m.; FREE), Rosslyn Rivals: Trivia Night (Continental Pool Lounge; 5:30 p.m.; FREE), K-Culture Night: Exploring Korean Hip-Hop and its Influences (Elliott School of International Affairs; 6 p.m.; FREE), Flower Arranging Class – A Bloom in Hand (Petal’s Edge Floral Design; 6 p.m.; $150), Serve DC’s Sheroes: Stories of Service (National Union Building; 6 p.m.; FREE)
