Feb
29
Sat
Multimedia play: Hear Me Say My Name @ National Museum of the American Indian
Feb 29 @ 11:30 AM – 12:30 PM

Multimedia play: Hear Me Say My Name
Saturdays: Feb. 15, 22, and 29, 11:30 a.m. and 1 p.m.

Rasmuson Theater

“I am not your mascot, and I don’t live in a tipi. See me for who I am, hear me say my name.” How do stereotypes of American Indians, prejudice, and identity shape the discussion of what it means to be a young person in our country today? This original multimedia play, created in collaboration with Smithsonian Associates Discovery Theater, tackles America’s assumptions about American Indians and starts a conversation with audiences reclaiming rich history, challenges, hopes, and dreams. After the play, the audience is invited to explore the museum’s Americans exhibition to learn more.

This program is generously supported by the Rasmuson Foundation. Free; first-come, first-served seating. No registration is required.

Sep
24
Thu
Cabinet Conversations (Ford’s Theatre) @ Online
Sep 24 @ 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM

Join Jonathan Capehart (The Washington Post), Eric Holder (former U.S. Attorney General) and Michael Steele (former Republican National Committee chair) as they discuss voting rights.

https://www.fords.org/visit/virtual-events-and-special-tours/cabinet-conversations/

Oct
31
Sat
Riverdale Park’s Fun Family Halloween @ Riverdale Park Maryland
Oct 31 @ 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM
The Station at Riverdale Park’s FREE, family-friendly Halloween event is this Saturday, 10/31 from 1-4pm.
 
Guests can enjoy socially-distanced outdoor activities including:
  • Mini golf
  • A self-guided photo scavenger hunt
  • A mystery prize raffle
 
Additionally, guests will be able to enjoy food and drinks from:
  • The Station’s retailers including Denizens, District Taco, and more
  • A food truck on-site
  • And, of course, candy

Click here for more details on the event and the safety measures being taken in regard to COVID-19. 

Nov
3
Tue
Election Night with DEMOCRACY DOODLE 2020 @ Online
Nov 3 @ 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM

The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts’ first-ever Education Artist-in-Residence, Emmy Award®–winning writer and New York Times best-selling author and illustrator Mo Willems, and musicians from the National Symphony Orchestra (NSO) invite you to express yourself in a different way this Election Night with DEMOCRACY DOODLE 2020.

On the important night of November 3rd, important screens will be filled with important pundits opining on this important election—and you might want to take a break from it.

So, find some paper, markers, and loved ones and click on to the Kennedy Center website starting at 7pm ET for a series of doodle exercises led by Mo Willems accompanied by performances by members of the NSO.

Democracy and doodles are both forms of self-expression worthy of celebration.

VIDEO TRAILER: https://youtu.be/5bVYAYO1pi8

WHEN:  Tuesday, November 3, starting at 7 p.m. ET

WHERE:  www.kennedy-center.org/mowillems

Nov
6
Fri
Virtual Family Fun Night: Rainbow Adventure at Hillwood @ Online
Nov 6 @ 5:30 PM – 6:00 PM

Virtual Family Fun Night: Rainbow Adventure

Friday, November 6, 2020, 5:30-6 p.m.

Join Hillwood for a dynamic and engaging evening of family fun from the comfort of your own home! Explore the rainbow of colors at Hillwood through playful activities, fun games, and creative art making.
Presented in partnership with Rainbow Families.
www.HillwoodMuseum.org 

4155 Linnean Avenue, NW, Washington, DC 20008

Nov
16
Mon
Diplomacy X Design @ Online
Nov 16 @ 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM

On November 19th,  Meridian International Center, in collaboration with the National Museum of Women in the Arts, is pleased to present Diplomacy X Design, a virtual panel to discuss the role of Fashion in Diplomacy moderated by New York Times chief fashion critic, Vanessa Friedman, with four innovative leaders in fashion: Wes Gordon, creative director, Carolina Herrera; Mara Hoffman, founder and creative director, Mara Hoffman; Abrima Erwiah, co-founder and co-creative director of Studio One Eighty; and Aurora James, founder and creative director, Brother Vellies.

The creative economy in which we are engaged, provides for us a way to engage and express our individual style and emotions. Today, fashion and the business of fashion even more so, has provided platforms for activism on the topics of sustainability, inclusivity, cultural appropriation, and racial and social equity. What we choose to put ON our body is a decision as much as what we choose to put IN our body. What we wear reflects who we are, our politics, and social change.

 

Dec
2
Wed
Go-Go City: Displacement & Protest in Washington, DC Premiere @ Online
Dec 2 @ 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Join the Bertelsmann Foundation and DC Shorts for the World Premiere screening of the new documentary film Go-Go City: Displacement & Protest in Washington, DC, on Wednesday, December 2, at 7:00 PM. This virtual screening is FREE and will be followed by a live panel discussion moderated by Pam Nash, DC Shorts Board Member and filmmaker. Please RSVP here.
In the Spring of 2020, protests against racial inequality filled the streets of the nation’s capital for weeks. While injustice in policing sparked the rallies, the issues behind the inequality stem far deeper. For decades, Washington DC has stood as a beacon for Black culture and community, yet a breakneck wave of gentrification threatens to erase this history.
Go-Go City dives into this rich tapestry, exploring the culture and sound of the Washington, DC, as well as the forces of economic and cultural gentrification that stand to mute them. The film interweaves scenes of protest as displaced communities rally around the city’s beloved Go-Go music to retake the streets.
To receive the Zoom link for the virtual screening (50 min) and panel discussion (60 min), please RSVP HERE.
Panelists:
Ricky “Rocksteady” Brown
Go-Go Musician
Samuel George
Go-Go City Filmmaker
The Bertelsmann Foundation
Peter Morgan
DC Shorts International Film Festival
Terrence Odom
Protestor
Sabiyha Prince
Anthropologist & Artist
Alona Wartofsky
Freelance Journalist
Robert White Jr.
D.C. Councilmember At Large
Dec
4
Fri
Tysons Corner Center Holiday Drive-In Movie @ Tysons Corner Center
Dec 4 @ 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM

Holiday Drive-In Movie

Friday, December 4 – Elf

5:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.

Tysons Corner Center is bringing back it’s Drive-In Movie Nights. The fun will kick-off at 5:00 PM (movie starts at 7:30 PM) and will last until the movie has concluded with food available from participating eateries as well as some live entertainment, trivia, and music prior to the show. Tickets for Elf will be released the week of November 23rd.

Reservation required, with a donation of $10 or more to FOOD FOR OTHERS, a local nonprofit providing food to neighbors in need. Reservation link.

Dec
12
Sat
Those Funny Little People – Virtual Holiday Performance @ Online
Dec 12 @ 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM

Those Funny Little People – Virtual Holiday Performance

Saturday, December 12

10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.

Those Funny Little People is a one-of-a-kind entertainment company with life-sized puppets who dance, sing, and make people laugh. Making their television debut in 2011, Those Funny Little People appeared on the TV show America’s Got Talent as four elves, an agent, and a showgirl. The group resonated with audiences everywhere and placed within the top 36 acts. Enjoy their holiday entertainment from the comfort of your home. Link to watch the live performance will be posted on the mall website.

Dec
19
Sat
Letter to Santa Watercolor Workshop @ Online (after pick-up)
Dec 19 @ 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM

Santa is pulling into The Station! Join Santa’s crafting workshop and unleash your inner elf with a Letter to Santa watercolor workshop. Pick up your complimentary crafting kit at The Station PLUS a $10 gift card from participating restaurants at The Station.

Pick up your free watercolor kit at The Station on Saturday, December 19 from 11 AM – 2 PM and then tune in for a workshop at 4 PM with local artist and maker. Can’t make the workshop live? We’ll send a recording to all registrants.

Santa will be here before you know it! Drop off your letter to Santa at participating restaurants at The Station and share on Instagram (tag @thestationrp) to be included in a drawing for a $50 gift card to Burtons Grill at The Station.

Free kits are limited to the first 50 registrants. Don’t miss your chance to join the workshop live on Zoom!