There鈥檚 so much to do in the D.C. area in the coming days, and 小萝莉影视 has you covered with our weekly roundup of area events worth anticipating.
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The in Washington is hosting an exhibition that celebrates the launch of the graphic novel, “Civil: The World of Bayard Rustin,” which is focused on Bayard Rustin, who was a mentor to Martin Luther King, Jr. and a driving force behind the civil rights movement.
The exhibition features more than 20 ink and acrylic illustrations from renowned artist Alan Saint Clark. The graphic novel, written by historian and founder of Bayard Rustin Symposium Anna Bergman, shares the story and writings of Rustin.
Rustin is known for co-organizing the “Journey of Reconciliation” 鈥� an interracial freedom ride 鈥� that was used as a model for the Freedom Rides of the 1960s. He was posthumously presented with the Presidential Medal of Freedom by former President Barack Obama. In 2023, he was also the subject of the Netflix drama 鈥淩ustin.鈥�
In an interview with 小萝莉影视, Clark said, “The book is our earnest attempt at trying to maintain a history that is inviting 鈥� We are also part of a community making sure history does not die.”
The exhibition, “Civil: The World of Bayard Rustin,” runs through Aug. 25 at the first floor at 2311 Calvert St. NW at D.C.’s Africa World Art Gallery.
Here鈥檚 what else is happening in the D.C. area:
DC
Breakin’ Even Punk Fest
For three nights of punk music in D.C., head to Pie Shop from Aug. 9 to Aug. 11 for the . Tickets cost approximately $20 per night or $60 for a three-night pass.
Books and Blocks Party
For its fifth year, the is back on Saturday, Aug. 10 at the Raymond Recreation Center in Northwest D.C. Along with a live DJ and arts and crafts activities, the family-friendly event is also expected to offer health and developmental screenings and other community resources.
Get Flee Market
Dubbed “” the this Saturday, Aug. 10, at Georgetown Sandlot. Expect a variety of vintage clothes, handmade crafts, jewelry and knickknacks in tow.
Maryland
Sad Summer Festival
The Merriweather Post Pavilion in Columbia, Maryland, still has tickets available for the , which this year includes musical acts like Mayday Parade, The Maine, The Wonder Years, and We the Kings, among others. The event is this Friday, Aug. 9 with tickets around $75.
Hey Cousin Culture Fest
This features art, apparel, crafts, a live DJ, local artists and dance teams, as well as food vendors. General admission is free.
Kenny Pirog & Larry Ferguson
On the second and fourth Tuesday of every month, head to the Strathmore Square neighborhood for free, live musical performances on the community green. Hosted by Strathmore, the will have performers Kenny Pirog and Larry Ferguson on Tuesday, Aug. 13. A food truck will also be available.
Virginia
Alexandria Summer Sidewalk Sale
On Saturday, Aug. 10, are expected at this year’s Alexandria Summer Sidewalk Sale with “deeply discounted summer merchandise.” . That same day, Alexandria, Virginia’s Del Ray neighborhood is also hosting a
The Comedy Karaoke Trivia Funtime Show
The Capital City Showcase presents an event blending a on Saturday, Aug. 10. The event at Highline RxR in Arlington, Virginia, costs $10 per person when you reserve a group of six to eight people, or $15 for individual tickets.
Ultimate 80s New Wave Dance Party
Dance all night this Saturday, Aug. 10, with , provided courtesy of DJ D from Belt it Out Productions. Located at Jammin Java, tickets to the event cost $15.
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