MONDAY, JAN. 22
RESTAURANT WEEK REDUX: Because of Friday’s snowstorm, the Restaurant Association of Metro Washington is extending its winter restaurant week through Sunday Jan. 28th. Make sure to reserve quickly––the deals are in high demand!(Various locations, various times, various prices)
FALLS CHURCH RESTAURANT WEEK: Friday also marked the first day of the inaugural Falls Church Restaurant week, but the celebration continues this week. Participating restaurants include Ellie Bird, Thompson Italian, and Borek-G. (Various locations; various times; various prices)
COLLAGE AND SIP: Local artist Ana Marie King will host a collaging session in Cleveland Park. The event is free, but attendees are encouraged to purchase one food item to support the venue. Supplies are provided. (Fat Pete’s BBQ; 6 p.m.; FREE)
MORE: Profs and Pints: The Vikings of Legends(Penn Social; 6 p.m.; $14.31), Our Lady of Perpetual Hunger (Bold Fork Books; 6 p.m.; $5+), The Current Border Policy and What it Means for America with Todd Bensman (Hillsdale College Kirby Center; 6:30 p.m.; FREE), Infinite Geometries(Katzen Art Center; various times; FREE)
TUESDAY, JAN. 23
ANNIE: The beloved musical about an orphan’s hard-knock life comes to D.C. Shows will run until Jan. 28. (The National Theatre; 7:30 p.m.; $59)
HOW TO FIX THE BROKEN SENATE: In the book Filibustered!, Oregon Sen. Jeff Merkley and his chief of staff Mike Zamore argue that in order to fix the Senate, we must fix the filibuster. On Tuesday, the two will discuss the book, and what needs to be done, with the Washington Post’s Jonathan Capehart. (Politics and Prose Connecticut Avenue; 7 p.m.; FREE)
MORE:Situation Comedy (Cloak and Dagger; 8 p.m.; Cloak and Dagger), DC Oral History Collaborative (MLK Jr. Library; 6 p.m.; FREE), Fresh Beginnings: January Reading (Sonny’s Pizza; 7 p.m.; FREE), Acoustic Hour (The Square; 5 p.m.; FREE), Dylan LeBlanc (Songbyrd Music House; 7 p.m.; $20+)
SPONSORED A DAY OF ACTION: Calling all activists! Join the Smithsonian’s National Portrait Gallery and our partners for A Day of Action. Learn from local social justice organizations and be inspired by change-makers in the Portrait Gallery’s exhibitions. This program includes musical performances, art workshops, and ways to get involved on the spot. (Sunday, Jan. 28, 1p.m.–4 p.m. FREE — Registration encouraged.)
WEDNESDAY, JAN. 24
NEXT TO NORMAL: Round House Theatre and Barrington Stage Company present the Pulitzer Prize-winning American rock musical, Next to Normal. The show, which follows a mother with bipolar disorder, will run until Feb. 25. (Roundhouse Theatre; 7:30 p.m.; $46)
OLIVER TREE: The singer comes to D.C. as part of his Alone in A Crowd world tour. Tree will perform songs from his newest album of the same name. (The Anthem; 8 p.m.; $45)
BETTER NATURE: Celebrate Tu Bishvat, also known as Jewish arbor day, with Sixth & I. Representatives from Casey Trees, Dayenu, and Jews United for Justice will also share how attendees can get involved with local climate and environmental justice movements. Dinner is included with the price of the ticket. (Sixth & I; 6:30 p.m.; $18-36)
MORE:Witches Night Party (Dew Drop Inn; 7 p.m.; FREE), Meet Me @ The Altar (9:30 Club; 7 p.m.; $25), Torres (The Atlantis; 6:30 p.m.; $20), Post Moves / Thokozani Mhlambi / Alma Laprida (Rhizome DC; 7 p.m.; $10+), Raehann Bryce-Davis and Jeanne-Minette Cilliers (Kennedy Center; 7:30 p.m.; $50+), Ariel screening (Suns Cinema; 7 p.m.; $12), Oliver Tree
THURSDAY, JAN. 25
JILL STEIN: Green party presidential candidate Jill Stein will lead a discussion on peace and Palestine. This talk is part of the venue’s Palestine week, a week-long series of programming featuring Palestinian food, music, dance, poetry, discussions and more.(Busboys and Poets Takoma; 6 p.m.; FREE)
A WRINKLE IN TIME: Lovers of Madeleine L’Engle’s A Wrinkle In Time have a chance to geek out at the Anacostia library this week, as its Book-to-Movie Night series tackles the young adult classic. The library will screen the recent movie adaptation Thursday. (Anacostia Neighborhood Library; 5 p.m.; FREE)
READING ROOM FESTIVAL: Folger Shakespeare Library’s four-day Shakespeare festival kicks off this week. On Thursday will be keynote address, rap monologues, and a festival launch party. (Folger Theatre; 6 p.m; various prices)
MORE: “You Can’t Unring the Bell” by Terrence Nicholson (Honfleur Gallery; 12 p.m.-7 p.m.; FREE) Jim Gaffigan (DAR Constitution Hall; 7 p.m.; $57.25), Nite Hawks: A Comedy Variety Show (The Pocket; 8 p.m.; $10+), Holiday Hangover (Wonderland Ballroom; 7 p.m.; FREE), Live Music (Big Bear Cafe; 6:30 p.m.; FREE), Live! at the Library (Library of Congress;5 p.m.; FREE)
