Here’s what you should check out this week:
Honoring a legend: Today would have been James Baldwin’s 97th birthday. Authors Darnell Moore, Marlon Peterson, and Kiese Laymon who have all written memoirs exploring Black manhood will discuss Baldwin’s lasting legacy in “Historically Speaking: Reflecting on the work of James Baldwin and Black Masculinity,” a talk from the National Museum of African American History and Culture Museum. Monday 8/2 at 7 PM; Free, register here.
Bring a blanket: Fort Reno is back this year with its legendary summer concert series dating back to 1968. Get some friends together for a picnic and head to the park on Mondays and Thursdays for the next few weeks to see shows including dance-punk band Clear Channel, Peruvian punk star Papi Saicos (of Los Saicos), and the recently reunited ‘90s group Branch Manager. Monday 8/2 through Thursday 8/19; Free, find out more here.
Photographer Mary Ellen Mark brings overlooked into focus in Girlhood exhibit
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Artistas oaxaqueños mostrarán su obras realizadas durante la cuarentena en exposición Impasse
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National Museum of Women in the Arts closing for two-year renovation
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Viewers of the National Aquarium s Animal Care and Rescue Center virtual tour will get to meet Kai, the aquarium s newest sea turtle.
Culture By Abrigail Williams Apr 28, 2021 11:58 PM
Take a much needed break from your finals preparation to appreciate some interactive events offered around the D.C. area this weekend.
Discover local artists on a walk through Adams Morgan Friday, learn how the National Aquarium takes care of its sea creatures on Saturday and take a trip to the National Museum of Women in the Arts on Sunday.
Friday
AdMo Art Walk
Venture out of Foggy Bottom and take your daily walk in Adams Morgan to enjoy the neighborhood’s art show. In partnership with the DC Arts Center, local businesses on the multicolored main street, like Lost City Books and The Potter’s House, are displaying local artwork in and outside their stores for the AdMo Art Walk, which runs through May 14. You can also check out the Ada