Opening and Screening
Thursday, Feb. 20
The annual Mother Tongue Film Festival, presented by the Smithsonian’s Recovering Voices program, celebrates the United Nations’ International Mother Language Day by showcasing recently produced feature and short-length films about the cultural richness of Indigenous and endangered languages. Recovering Voices, a collaboration of the National Museum of Natural History, the National Museum of the American Indian and the Center for Folklife and Cultural Heritage, partners with communities around the world to revitalize and sustain endangered languages and knowledge. Full schedule will be available https://mothertongue.si.edu/
February 21, 2020
Studio K
This incredibly funny and groundbreaking show begins when the director asks the audience to suggest a popular film title and then the cast, right there on the spot, improvises the “black version” of that film complete with its improvised soundtrack, dance numbers, DVD extras, audition reels, and much more.
Tickets: $25
Friday, Feb. 21, 6:30–8:30 p.m.
Potomac Atrium
Visitors can explore the foods found in communities that live along the Inka Road of South America. Freddie Bitsoie (Diné), executive chef of the Mitsitam Native Foods Cafe, and other guest chefs will share the stories and food traditions that sustained and continue to support the diverse peoples of the intricate road system. Visitors can enjoy Andean music between tastings and take part in Cultural Interpreters’ tours of the museum’s “The Great Inka Road” exhibition.
Presented in collaboration with the Embassy of Peru. The Inka Road Food Fiesta is free, but tickets are required. See the museum’s website for details.
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.
Mardi Gras All-You-Can-Eat Bayou Brunch
12PM – 3PM, Tickets are $85.
This year there will be a DJ dropping beats all through brunch; in addition to a fierce drag performance in the lounge.
Enjoy the performance and great music while you help yourself to a full all-you-can-eat oyster and raw bar station, with all of Pearl Dive’s famed accoutrements.
Brunch libations include All-You-Can-Drink of the following: Abita Beer, Creole Bloody Marys and Mimosas. Both savory and sweet brunch bites will be provided.
Don’t worry, Black Jack’s Sunday Happy Hour still applies, starting at 4PM when we open to the public. We will also continue the Mardi Gras drinks specials from open to close! [Abita Beer $4, $12 Hurricane or Irish Coffee Slushies, $12 Mardi Gras Specialty Cocktails, $16 Yard Drinks.]
Tickets are $85 for all you can possibly eat and drink!
February 28, 2020 at 7:30 & 9:30 p.m.
Studio K
DC’s storytelling pros bring their best and funniest stories to the stage about real situations that are so ridiculous, you just have to laugh.
Tickets: $20-$25
Astro Beer Hall, the newest partnership concept between Tin Shop and Astro Doughnuts & Fried Chicken, is partnering with dance party fitness class, 305 Fitness, for a brunch pop-up on Leap Day. Hosted on the mezzanine level of Astro Beer Hall, the morning starts off with 305 Fitness’ signature 55-minute cardio dance party class, led by one of the studio’s most popular instructor’s, Byron Smith. The pop-up class will feature aerobic choreography moves set to high-energy dance tunes from a curated playlist. Following the class, guests can enjoy items from Astro Beer Hall’s recently launched weekend brunch menu including bottomless coffee, a mimosa, and of course, hot cake doughnuts. Hosted on Saturday, February 29 at 10:00 a.m., tickets to the event are $20 and can be purchased here. Each ticket includes:
- The 55-minute 305 Fitness class
- 1 brunch entrée, choice of:
- French Toast Doughnuts OR
- Bacon/Sausage Egg and Cheese on a Biscuit and a side of Tater Tots OR
- Fried Chicken Breakfast Sandwich on a Doughnut Bun with honey butter and hot sauce and a side of Tater Tots
- 1 Mimosa OR Bottomless La Colombe Coffee
- Dessert: two made-to-order hot cake doughnuts: cinnamon sugar and vanilla glaze
Astro Beer Hall is located at 1306 G St. NW DC. For more info visit www.astrobeerhall.com and follow on social media at @astrobeerhall. For more info on 305 Fitness visit https://305fitness.com/.
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.
The first Sunday of the month is Community Day at the National Museum of Women in the Arts! Visit us on Community Day for free admission to the museum—take this opportunity to explore our collection and special exhibitions before they close.
Current exhibitions on view: Graciela Iturbide’s Mexico tells a visual story of Mexico since the late 1960s through the groundbreaking photography of celebrated Latin American artist Graciela Iturbide. Delita Martin: Calling Down the Spirits features multimedia artist Delita Martin’s meticulous, multilayered and monumental portraits, particularly of black women. Betsabeé Romero: Signals of a Long Road Together is the latest installation in NMWA’s public art series, the New York Avenue Sculpture Project.
Fierce Women Tours
Fierce Women Tours are available from 1–2 p.m. during Free Community Days. Discover a diverse cast of fierce women artists who refused to let men define their place; pushed back on the limited roles society accorded them; and blazed trails as artists, activists and innovators.
WHERE:
National Museum of Women in the Arts
1250 New York Avenue, NW
Washington, DC 20005
202-783-5000
nmwa.org
WHEN:
Community Day: Sunday, March 1, 12–5 p.m.
Fierce Women Tour: 1–2 p.m.
TICKETS:
No tickets are required for Community Days, but space is limited for Fierce Women Tours. First come, first served; sign up at the Information Desk upon arrival. Tours departs from the Great Hall.
Dirty Habit is collaborating with The Macallan to host an exciting, premium steak and scotch experience in the heart of Penn Quarter. Upon arrival to Dirty Habit, guests will be ushered to a welcome reception in a private room by an ambassador from The Macallan, where a handcrafted Macallan scotch whisky cocktail will greet them. A selection of luxe passed canapés and original cocktails will precede the immersive dinner experience. Executive Chef Kyoo Eom will serve an impressive five-course steak dinner, featuring certified Japanese A5 Wagyu beautifully prepared in dynamic and unique cooking styles. Each course has been designed to pair with tastings from The Macallan collection, including limited edition scotches and those from rare casks. Chef Kyoo will take guests through a sensory journey pairing each of his wagyu dishes with dynamic and storied pours. Following dinner, Dirty Habit will offer guests the option of enjoying a select cigar to close the evening relaxing by one of the urban courtyard patio fire pits. At departure, each guest will receive a special parting gift from The Macallan to remember the evening.
WHEN:
6:30 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. EST
WHERE: Dirty Habit
ADMISSION: $275 per person. Guests must be 21+ to attend and RSVP on Eventbrite.
