MONDAY, MARCH 20

FILM PREMIERE: Head to the National Geographic Museum for the U.S. premiere of the documentary Nkashi: Race for the Okavango. The film follows the triumphs and challenges of dugout canoe polers competing in an annual race in the Okavango Delta, a unique wetland in northern Botswana. (National Geographic Museum; 7 p.m.; FREE)

CABARET FESTIVAL: The National Capital Cabaret Festival continues with a D.C. showcase hosted by Susan Derry, a local performer who has graced the Broadway stage. Young up-and-coming performers will perform as part of the inaugural festival spanning a week. Enjoy dinner before the show. (Crazy Aunt Helen’s; 7 p.m.: $30)

MORE: Profs & Pints DC: Buying Sustainable Seafood (Little Penn Coffeehouse; 6:30 p.m.; $13.50), Nowrooz Concert feat. Faraway Ghosts / Niki Afsar / Azadeh (Rhizome DC; 7 p.m.; donations welcome), Mexico in a Bottle (Mexican Cultural Institute; 6 p.m.; $85), Meet & Greet – Women in Craft Beverage (Other Half Brewing Co; 6 p.m.; $30)

TUESDAY, MARCH 21

LOCAL ART: The NoMa Business Improvement District collaborates with Eckington Hall for a new exhibition on the rich cultural history of the Latinx community in D.C. The exhibition, En Flor, will feature photography, paintings, textiles, ceramics and other forms of art from local artists Carolina Tenaglia, Dariana Arias, Victor Meneses, and Francisco Rosario. (Eckington Hall; 11 a.m.; FREE) 

ART SUSTAINABILITY: Tune into this virtual event to learn about what role the art world plays in tackling the climate change crisis. The dialogue will feature art industry advocates in the U.K. and U.S. supporting environmental justice and sustainability in the arts. (National Museum of Women in the Arts; 1 p.m.; FREE)

MORE: In-Person Film Screening and Conversation: This World is Not My Own (McEvoy Auditorium at the National Portrait Gallery; 6 p.m.; FREE), Women Uncorked: Hot Seat (Sense Studios; 7 p.m.; $20), Khani Cole Live at Blues Alley (Blues Alley; 7 p.m.; $25), Bach’s birthday concert (Grace Church; 7 p.m.; $30), In Full Bloom: March Reading (Shaw’s Tavern; 7:30 p.m.; FREE), BEATS.EATS for Women’s History Month (Eaton House DC; 6 p.m.; FREE), DCEFF Screening: Wilder Than Wilderness (Embassy of Czech Republic; 6 p.m.; FREE), Tell It Like A Woman screening (The Avalon Theatre; 5 p.m.; FREE), Comedy + Tacos & Tequila (Flight Lounge at Kitchen Cray; 7 p.m.; FREE), The night before ramadan (Moxy Hotel; 7 p.m.; pay what you can), Tarot Talk: Tarot as a Feminist Practice (The Outrage; 6 p.m.; $5), Paint Alebrije from Oaxaca Mexico Sip and Paint (La Cosecha; 6 p.m.; $48), Sound meditation with Leemor Chandally (Femme Fatale; 7 p.m.; $40), Print Your Own T-Shirt With Arthur Kohn (Washington Printmakers Gallery; 5 p.m.; $125), Spelling Bee (Tight Five Pub; 7 p.m.; FREE), Harper Kincaid’s A Midsummer Night’s Scheme Book Launch & Trivia Night (Bards Alley Bookshop; 5 p.m.; FREE)

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 22

CANDLE MAKING: Craft two 8-ounce candles in this two-hour workshop. First, create your own custom scent from a selection of essential oils and learn how to make your own candles at home with Story Candles and Goods. (Doubles; 6:30 p.m.; $60)

BUS TALK: Celebrate 50 years of MetroBus service with a virtual chat featuring WMATA general manager Randy Clarke and Northern Virginia Transportation Commission head Kate Mattice. The conversation from Federal City Council will focus on the current state of public transportation in the region and the challenges faced by MetroBus in the future. (Virtual; 2 p.m.; FREE)

SOUND CLEANSE: This spring equinox, start fresh with a sound cleanse at the Athenaeum in Alexandria. Enjoy a ceremony featuring circle work, meditation, guided visualization, ritual, sound healing and deep witnessing. Bring your journal, yoga mat, blankets and anything you need to be comfortable. (Athenaeum; 6 p.m.; $33)

COOKING WITH KIDS: The Giant in Congress Heights offers a 90-minute class, Cooking with Kids, that will include tips on getting kids in the kitchen, building a lifelong love of cooking, and beefing up some math and science knowledge. The free event will also be live-streamed. (Congress Heights Giant; 4-5:30 p.m.; FREE)

MORE: Amadou & Mariam (9:30 Club; 7 p.m.; $40), Clare Sands concert (Seekers Church; 7:30 p.m.; $25), Something Wild and Wonderful author Anita Kelly (East City Bookshop; virtual; 7:30 p.m.; FREE), Magna Carta: A Blueprint for Democracy (Smithsonian Associates; virtual; 6:30 p.m.; $30), Ask your Riverkeeper (The Point DC; 6 p.m.; FREE), Whiskey Tasting Experience (Kingfisher; 5 p.m.; FREE), Witchy Spring Equinox Party (Dew Drop Inn; 7 p.m.; FREE), Beginner Hip Hop dance class (Dance Loft on 14; 6:30 p.m.; $18), Informal Night of Spanish Conversation & Salsa Dancing (Cafe Citron; 6 p.m.; FREE), SOUND X SOUL – Residency for R&R (The Corner at Whitman Walker; 7 p.m.; $35)

SPONSORED Georgetown University’s Master of Professional Studies in Journalism helps you develop an edge in this evolving field. You’ll learn from award-winning journalism and media professionals in the center of politics and culture in Washington D.C. Join their webinar on Monday, March 27 at 12 p.m. to learn more.

THURSDAY, MARCH 23

COMEDY WORKSHOP: Seven local standup comedians bring new jokes to the stage for a springtime comedy show. The theme? All the jokes were conceived somewhere. (Busboys and Poets Takoma; 7:30 p.m.; $20)

NEON PARTY: Join District Bridges for a neon-themed party to celebrate their programs to foster equitable communities in D.C. Ticket packages include an open bar, hors d’oeuvres, and a commemorative enamel pin, alongside a live DJ. Opt for an upgrade and get a neon party pack with accessories, a copy of District Bridges’ Intersections publication, a limited edition art print, or a token to request a song. (The Corner at Whitman Walker; 6 p.m.; $35)

PIANO RECITAL: Enjoy a recital from pianist Francesca Hurst as part of the Washington International Piano series. The solo program from the Catholic University faculty member features music by Jennifer Margaret Barker, Frederic Chopin, Faina Lushtak, and Caroline Shaw. (Ward Recital Hall; 7 p.m.; FREE)

PARK TALK: Learn how D.C. parks are setting a template for building a more equitable city at this District Bridges virtual chat. This panel will highlight the 11th Street Bridge Park’s affordable housing and construction training investments, the Downtown Day Services Center’s services to people experiencing homelessness, and the Capitol Riverfront park’s support of local businesses. (District Bridges; 12 p.m.; FREE) 

TRASH TO TREASURE: Head to the latest edition of Coffee & Collections at the Smithsonian’s Anacostia Community Museum to view some of the museum’s treasured artifacts and discuss art that includes everyday objects and how it helps connect people to the artwork. (Anacostia Community Museum; 11 a.m.; FREE)

MORE: Tacos & Margaritas Fundraiser for the Chefs Diplomacy initiative (Santa Rosa Taqueria; 7 p.m.; $110), DC Music Makers and Shakers Mixer (Busboys and Poets 14th and V; 5:30 p.m.; FREE), “Hope Persists” from Renee C. Gage (Nepenthe Gallery; 6 p.m.; FREE admission), Wisconsin Herd vs. Capital City Go-Go (Entertainment & Sports Arena; 7 p.m.; $15), Message in a Vase with David Komeiji (Japan Information & Culture Center at the Embassy of Japan; 6:30 p.m.; FREE), Stabbed in the Back Film Screening (National Museum of American Jewish Military History; 6 p.m.; FREE), Hey Sis! Let’s Meet Paint night (Hilton Garden Inn Waldorf; 6 p.m.; $35), Thirsty Terrarium Thursday Workshop (PlantHouse Alexandria; 6:30 p.m.; $26), An Evening with Dana Tai Soon Burgess: Artist Interview and Performances (Hammer Auditorium at the Corcoran School for the Arts and Design; 6 p.m.; FREE), Foxxy Moron Comedy Show (Red Bear Brewing Company; 8 p.m.; FREE), HBCU Creative Podcast Launch (Eaton DC; 6:30 p.m.; pay what you can)