MONDAY, MARCH 13
PADDY’S COMEDY: Get ready for Saint Patrick’s Day with a night of comedy. Two Irish comedians celebrate their culture all night with a happy hour and twists on their set provided by a chaos wheel. (Sudhouse DC; 9:45 p.m.; FREE)
SPACE DAY: Learn all about the capabilities and opportunities of the Argentina space industry at the Embassy of Argentina. This day of programming includes three sessions, like discussions of satellite industry solutions for climate change and strategic financing in the space sector. (Embassy of Argentina; 9:30 a.m.; FREE)
MORE: Sandy Ewen/Ben Bennett + Chris Pitsiokos Duo/Bao Nguyen (Rhizome DC; 7 p.m.; pay what you can), Feminist Fairy Tales: Who Needs a Prince? (Smithsonian Associates; virtual; 6:45 p.m.; $25), Cake Decorating Class with Us Helping Us, People Into Living (8240 Professional Place #207b, Landover; 6 p.m.; FREE)
TUESDAY, MARCH 14
ART LECTURE: Join art historian Vivien Green Fryd for the Eldredge Prize lecture. Fyrd is the recipient of the prize for her book, Against Our Will: Sexual Trauma in American Art Since 1970, which she will discuss how she brings a sensitive topic to museums. (Smithsonian American Art Museum; 5 p.m.; FREE)
STORYTELLING NIGHT: Story District presents their annual Women’s History Month special showcase. She Comes First highlights true stories told by D.C.-based female groundbreakers, including storytellers that deal with breast cancer, experimentation in their sex lives, and more. (Miracle Theatre; 7:30 p.m.; $25)
ORCHID 101: Learn how to care for your finicky orchid and get blooms year after year. Hillwood Estate’s expert Drew Asbury leads a virtual class focusing on the basics of orchid culture including providing the proper light, water, temperature, fertilizer, potting media, and troubleshooting tips. (Hillwood Estate; 1:30 p.m.; $10)
MORE: Medicating Normal documentary screening and panel discussion (Hill Center at the Old Naval Hospital; 7 p.m.; $15), Edith Wilson: The First (Unelected) Woman President (Smithsonian Associates; virtual; 6:45 p.m.; $25),
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 15
QUILT HERITAGE: Celebrate National Quilting Month with the National Museum of African American History and Culture. This event is an opportunity to meet one-on-one with museum specialists to receive a professional review of a treasured family quilt. The reviewer will offer advice on how to best preserve quilts. (National Museum of African American History and Culture; 11 a.m.; FREE)
WOMEN’S HISTORY: Join the Smithsonian Libraries and Archives’ Audiovisual Media Preservation Initiative for a celebration of Women’s History Month. In the second installation of their AVMPI Presents program, enjoy an expert panel discussion and a screening of the audiovisual materials representing women’s history and the diversity of their film collections. (Smithsonian Libraries and Archives; virtual; 6 p.m.; FREE)
BOOK SIGNING: Free admission may be sold out, but tickets for advanced copies and admission to a MahoganyBooks discussion are still available. Hear from powerhouse YA authors author Nic Stone, Dhonielle Clayton, and Ashley Woodfolk as they discuss Stone’s latest: Dear Martin. (Prince George’s County Library Oxon Hill Branch; 6 p.m.; $22)
MORE: Profs & Pints DC: Ireland’s Fight for Freedom (Little Penn Coffeehouse; 6 p.m.; $14.31), Red Hot Chili Pipers (BlackRock Center for the Arts; 8 p.m.; $65), Practice: Capital City Go-Go (Entertainment and Sports Arena; 9 a.m.; $15), Ruth Bader Ginsburg Birthday (Hotel Zena; 12 p.m.; FREE), Comedy Show for Earthquake Relief (Kramers; 7:30 p.m.; $20), Beer Club with Denizens Brewing Co. (Dacha Navy Yard; 5 p.m.; FREE), Room Spray and Candle Making Workshop w/ Beez Wax & Co (Shop Made in VA; 5 p.m.; $45), AI-ppy Hour: a party for humans, planned by artificial intelligence (Clutch; 5 p.m.; $55)
THURSDAY, MARCH 16
ANCIENT MANUSCRIPT: Explore the world of Peru and its myths with historian Frank Saloman either in-person or virtually. Saloman will examine the Huarochirí Manuscript, a 17th-century document explaining Peru’s pre-Christian rites and myths, and how it lives on in Andean communities today. (Dumbarton Oaks; 6 p.m.; FREE)
WOMEN BARBERS: The Dap Project asks D.C.’s Black women barbers to tell their story. Hosted by comedian and producer Paris Sashay, this evening will include storytelling by Black women about their journeys and triumphs as barbers. Artist J’Nell Jordan will capture the words onto canvas in live action painting. (Congress Heights Arts and Culture Center; 7 p.m.; FREE)
ART ANNIVERSARY: Nepenthe Gallery in Alexandria celebrates its first anniversary with a wine and cheese reception to kick off an exhibition of Brazilian artist Romero Britto’s works. (Nepenthe Gallery; 6-7:30 p.m.; FREE)
FILM FEST: If you’re in Maryland or D.C., attend the 2023 Wild & Scenic Film Festival. The unique fundraiser for the Alliance for the Chesapeake Bay includes 10-15 select short films about nature, community activism, adventure, conservation, water, energy and climate change, wildlife, environmental justice, agriculture, and Native American and indigenous culture. Purchase an all-access pass to watch virtually as well. (Miracle Theatre or Stage & Screen Studios; 7 p.m.; $30)
YOUNG CONCERT: Enjoy a concert at the Embassy of Austria with LGT Young Soloists. The group from Lechtenstein, aged 14-23, kick off their first ever U.S. tour with works by Ludwig v. Beethoven, Paganini, and Baltimore native Philip Glass. A wine reception will follow. (Embassy of Austria; 7 p.m.; FREE)
MORE: Capital Book Fest (Ronald Reagan Building and International Trade Center Wilson Plaza; 10 a.m.; FREE admission), Sebastian Mikael: Phileo Tour (DC9 Nightclub; 8 p.m.; $20), Remember the Times 1920s to 1930s Themed Party in DC (Harlot; 6 p.m.; $50), Grow Your Own Mushrooms Class (PLNTR; 5:30 p.m.; $38), Tibetan Film Series: Summer Pasture (Eaton House; 6:30 p.m.; FREE), Thursday Night Comedy ft. An Improvised Murder Mystery Show (DC Arts Center; 8 p.m.; $15), Film Screening + Discussion with The Claudia Jones School for Political Ed (The Outrage; 6:30 p.m.; FREE)
