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First, the Washington National Cathedral is hosting on Feb. 3. Michele Fowlin, the associate director for contemporary music at the Washington National Cathedral, said the event, which will include spoken word, dance and music, will feature three local youth ensembles. They include Washington Performing Arts Children of the Gospel, the Katherine Smith Contemporary Dance Ensemble and the SE Tennis and Learning Center鈥檚 鈥淏lacks in Wax.”
“What we have on stage with these three dynamic youth ensembles, in three varying performing arts mediums, is what the masses really represent, which is excellence, and a progression that represents the African American legacy and history,” Fowlin told 小萝莉影视.
The Association for the Study of African American Life and History is hosting a on Feb. 1. The event is free and open to the public.
On Feb. 3, the DMV Does social networking meetup group is organizing a focused on Black-owned brands and makers.
Running from Feb. 6 through April 21, Tudor Place in Georgetown is hosting a who lived and worked at the mansion for generations. Tours have a capacity of 10 guests.
Across two days, the will screen a lineup of films, first at the Lincoln Theater on Feb. 9 and then at the Alamo Cinema Drafthouse in D.C. on Feb. 10.
Other film screenings in the region include “,” a documentary set for the Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library on Feb. 1. The film is about the life and career of model-turned-activist Bethann Hardison. The library is also hosting a on Feb. 7 as well as a screening of the film, “,” on Feb. 25, which details D.C.’s 2020 Black Lives Matter movement.
For those seeking virtual opportunities, Lawrence M. Jackson, associate professor of dance at George Mason University, explores on Feb. 22 with a Zoom presentation.
THEARC in Southeast D.C. is also marking the on Feb. 10 with a program that includes a special panel presentation about the upcoming Broadway musical about Frederick Douglass titled, 鈥淎merican Prophet.”
If you want to stretch your trivia muscles, there will be a at the House of Comedy & Jazz in Lanham, Maryland, on Feb. 18. Expect cash prizes, giveaways and drink specials.
“” is hosting an evening of creativity on Feb. 18. Only artworks by Black women artists will be showcased. Enjoy cocktails and bites, plus a DJ and lots of mingling. The event is in College Park, Maryland.
Elsewhere, in Alexandria, Virginia, the is performing at the Alexandria Lyceum in an exploration of the Gullah-Geechee culture and life in St. Simons Island, Georgia. The event is on Feb. 18.
The Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library in Alexandria, Virginia, is also hosting an , perfect for children in Kindergarten through fifth grade. On Feb. 27, guests will be able to meet groundbreakers from Black history, such as George Washington Carver, Madame C.J. Walker and Thurgood Marshall.
Restaurant, bar, bookstore and community gathering place Busboys and Poets is hosting several events throughout February, including a presentation by on Feb. 4. The presentation will cover his book, “The Grift,” which chronicles the history of Black Republicans. There will also be a on Feb. 2 at the 14th & V location.
The National Gallery of Art’s East Building Auditorium is hosting of Scottish-based playwright and performer Adura Onashile鈥檚 first feature film, “Girl.” This 87-minute film tells the story of an 11-year-old girl and her mother who try to find refuge in Glasgow after leaving their homeland of the Democratic Republic of the Congo. The screening is on Feb. 3.
The public can also and make art inspired by them on Feb. 3 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the East Building.
This Smithsonian has a coming up in February to celebrate Black History Month.
At the National Museum of African American History and Culture (NMAAHC), the Sweet Home Caf茅 will join food and hospitality with special menu takeovers by select chefs from across the country. One of the chefs is , who will serve his special menu on Feb. 2 from 10:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Every Monday, the NMAAHC is also hosting .
Here鈥檚 what else is happening in the D.C. area.
DC
The North Star Project
This is “a celebration of the pursuit of freedom and the celebration of resilience.” The dance performance is Feb. 3.
Vroom Vroom 鈥β燗 D.C. Dyke Night Tea Party
The DC9 Nightclub is hosting a on Feb. 4. The event is free.
“The Palacios Sisters”
After being hit by cybercrime, the GALA Hispanic Theatre is proving the show must go on with their production, 鈥�,鈥� or 鈥淭he Palacios Sisters.鈥� Set in 1985, the play blends the story of Anton Chekhov鈥檚 鈥淭hree Sisters鈥� with modern history.
Maryland
Cupid’s Undie Run
On Feb. 3, this fun run in Timonium, Maryland, invites participants to . Proceeds benefit Neurofibromatosis research.
“Ken Ludwig鈥檚 Lend Me a Soprano”
Starting Feb. 7, Olney Theatre Center in Olney, Maryland, is running a of his 1989 Broadway hit, “Lend Me A Tenor.” The musical, which has been described as a “dizzying amount of fun” by The Houston Chronicle, runs through March 10.
SPRUNG! Comedy Festival
Be prepared to laugh. This in Silver Spring, Maryland, begins Feb. 7 with the “.” A portion of the proceeds go toward a that focuses on amplifying diverse voices.
Virginia
The Washington Roast
Some of the at Jammin Java on Feb. 1. The Washington Roast is a blend of stand up, sketch and improv with audience applause to determine each winner.
Alexandria Boutique Warehouse Sale
Get ready to shop until you drop. For its 20th year, this , will take place over two days, on Feb. 3 and 4. Over 50 local independent boutiques are participating along King Streets and select side streets with up to 80% off retail prices.
Rosanne Cash
, on Feb. 6 and 7, singer-songwriter Rosanne Cash is celebrating the 30th anniversary remastered and expanded edition of her album, “The Wheel,” at The Birchmere in Alexandria, Virginia.
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