FRIDAY, MARCH 10
POP UP MARKET: Start your weekend celebrating the 50th birthday of Whitman-Walker, the organization that has been a mainstay of the District thanks to community health work — especially their services for the LGBTQ community. Every day this weekend, Rare Form is supporting the group with a pop-up shop of vintage rainbow home decor at 14th and R streets NW. (Whitman-Walker’s The Corner; 10 a.m.-12 p.m.; FREE)
CHILDREN’S MUSICAL: On Friday, bring toddlers to Northern Virginia’s Theatre on the Run for the opening day of Fitting In — a musical about curiosity and discovery. The show is best for families with children ages 2 to 5 years old, and will play each weekend through March 25. (Theatre on the Run; 10:30 a.m.; $7 – $10)
DOLPHLAND: Starting on Friday, the “Dolphland” pop-up museum will be in District as a part of its nationwide tour honoring the late hip-hop artist Young Dolph and his posthumous album “Paper Route Frank.” The museum is presented in partnership with Paper Route Empire (PRE) and the Trap Music Museum — and will be in the city through Sunday. (Asian Fusion Gallery; 4 p.m.-9:30 p.m.; $40)
HARRIET TUBMAN: On Friday, the University of Maryland is hosting “Wanted: Harriet Tubman,” a conversation that, in their own words, “considers the interplay between fugitivity and desire.” The event is being hosted by the Harriet Tubman Department of Women, Gender, and Sexuality Studies, and will be available online and in person. (Online and at the Driskell Center at the University of Maryland; 4 p.m.-6:30 p.m.; FREE)
MORE: Bureau of Sensory Affairs (Rhizome DC; 7 p.m.; $10 – $20); Essay & Short Story Reading by winners of this year’s Local Writer’s Showcase from the Bethesda Urban Partnership (Bethesda Hyatt; 7:00 p.m.; FREE)
SATURDAY, MARCH 11
INDIGENOUS WEAVING: On Saturday, four master indigenous artisans — María López Ruíz, María de la Luz Gómez Martínez, Anita Ara Pérez, and Juana López Díaz — are hosting a weaving demonstration and conversation at the National Museum of the American Indian. (Potomac Atrium at the National Museum of the American Indian; 12 p.m.-4 p.m.; FREE)
WORDS ON FIRE: This weekend, the Words on Fire (WOF) festival takes place in the District — a two day celebration of the young readers that includes a recitation and performance competition. The event lasts through Sunday and are hosted by the DC Commission on the Arts & Humanities, the Poetry Foundation, and the National Endowment for the Arts. (University of the District of Columbia; 2 p.m. – 4 p.m.; FREE)
ART FESTIVAL: Mark Women’s History Month with the National Portrait Gallery’s Creativity is Magic: Maya Lin Festival. The event is put on in partnership with Smithsonian Gardens, National Postal Museum, and National Mall and Memorial Parks — and includes workshops and memorials that explore art and environmentalism. (National Portrait Gallery; 11:30 a.m.-3 p.m.; FREE)
NOROOZ MARKET: Spend your Saturday celebrating the coming of Spring at the Norooz Market in Brookland. Now in its fifth year, the festival, which coincides with Persian new year, will feature artisans, food, and live music. (Brookland Arts Walk; 2:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.; FREE)
MEATBALLS: Love meatballs and competition? Head to Braddock Park on Saturday to compete in Lena’s 2nd Annual Meatball Madness. Sixteen teams will compete to carry an enormous meatball on a spoon, as fast as they can, without dropping it. The event is hosted by Lena’s Wood-Fired Pizza & Tap and profits support the Dunbar Alexandria-Olympic Boys & Girls Club. (Braddock Park; 11 a.m.-1:30 p.m.; $44.52+)
CO-WORKING: Here’s the deal: show up with a laptop, a project, and ready to get in the desk work that you’ve had trouble getting started. The “Unconventional Co-Working” event is a guided co-working session with comfortable working space, a productive playlist, supplies, and even snacks. (1803 Monroe St. NE; 9 a.m. – 12 p.m.; $50)
MORE: Jahnel Daliya // The Flip Phones // Jasper Hobbs (Slash Run; 9 p.m.; $12); Black Violin (Warner Theatre; 8 p.m.; $66+); Spanish Ballroom at Glen Echo Park (EducArte; 8 p.m.-12 a.m.; $45); Catfish Comedy Stand-up Showcase (City-State Brewing Co.; 7 p.m.-10:30 p.m.; $17.85)
SPONSORED MESSIAH: Join Washington Bach Consort at The Music Center at Strathmore March 19 at 4 p.m. for the ever-popular Messiah. When Handel premiered Messiah in 1742, a plea went out to those attending: ladies, please leave your hoop skirts at home. Eliminating bulky accessories enabled the largest crowd possible to enjoy this greatest of oratorios. (The Music Center at Strathmore; March 19 at 4 p.m.; $10-$89)
SUNDAY, MARCH 12
AFRO-MODERN DANCE: Join Joe’s Movement Emporium for The Evolution of Inner by Patrick Leonardo Casimir, running Saturday and Sunday this weekend. The Afro-modern dance concert explores “the concept of energy and how music, people, and the environment can alter the energy within us.” (Joe’s Movement Emporium; 4 p.m.- 5:30 p.m.; $25)
LOGAN PARTY HARDWARE: You read that right. The Logan Circle hardware staple is hosting a 20th anniversary celebration. Expect 20% off everything, raffle prizes, giveaways, and a market featuring local businesses like Transformer DC, Good Letters Design, Fast Snail, Bailiwick Clothing, and Naked Decor. (Logan Hardware; 3 p.m.-6 p.m.; FREE)
FEARED WOMEN: End your weekend at Profs & Pints DC: Japan’s Most Feared Women hosted at metrobar. The conversation will be led by Dr. Michele M. Mason, and explores the genderfluid women who have “have pushed boundaries and aroused panic in Japan.” The talk begins in the 19th century up to modern day “Yaoi” — women-drawn erotic narratives featuring men. (metrobar; 6:30 p.m.-8:30 p.m.; $14.31)
MORE: FLYING CAR: How Great Was the Future? (Atlas Performing Arts Center; 4:30 p.m.; $27); Yes Queen Comedy (DC Comedy Loft; 7 p.m.; $12); House Concerts at Hill Center: Ft. Singer-Songwriter & Storyteller Drew Gibson (Hill Center at the Old Naval Hospital; 4:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.; $8 – $15); The Conservatory Classic Jazz Band (Alfio’s La Trattoria; 2:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.; $10+ cover)
