Weekend Roundup, Oct. 10-14
By • October 10, 2024 0 861
This weekend has lots to do, including a new exhibit at Amy Kaslow Gallery, Pink Martini’s 30th anniversary, actor Matthew Broderick in “Babbitt” at The Shakespeare Theatre Company and more. Happy (almost) Friday!
Celebrate the 208th Anniversary of Mt. Zion
Mt. Zion United Methodist Church is hosting its 208th anniversary this Sunday. The event will begin with a 10 a.m. outdoor service followed by a cookout. Guest speaker Rev. Jaleesa Hall will be giving remarks, and there will also be a dedicated and ribbon cutting to celebrate a newly renovated space. More information on the event can be found here.
Listen to a Talk about Jean-Michel Basquiat at The Hirshhorn
Richard Powell. Courtesy The Hirshhorn.
Join distinguished author and art historian Richard J. Powell, a John Spencer Bassett Professor of Art and Art History at Duke University, as he explores the life of Jean-Michel Basquiat. Basquiat was an American artist who rose to fame during the 1980s. The program will be presented together with “Basquiat x Banksy,” an exhibit focused on the two artists. More information can be found here.
Amy Kaslow Gallery Opens “Joseph Holston: Black Lives: A Retrospective”
Opening this evening and running through December 8, Amy Kaslow Gallery will exhibit artist Joseph Holston’s chronicle of African American life through its triumphs, terrors and combination of both. Expect to see Holston’s screenprints, etchings, and oils on canvas, which show simple, daily life of men, women and children. More information on the exhibit can be found here.
The Darcy Hotel to Host a Chess Master in Residence
Courtesy Adobe Stock Photo.
Chess players jumped by three million in 2023, and The Darcy Hotel on Rhode Island Ave. NW is jumping on the game’s popularity. They’re hosting David Bennett, a national chess master, as part of its Chess Master in Residence series. Guests can enjoy an evening of chess challenges tonight from 5-7 p.m. while sipping on cocktails like “The King’s Old-Fashioned.” More information can be found here.
The National Symphony Orchestra Presents Strauss’ “Ein Heldenleben”
Gianandrea Noseda conducts the National Symphony Orchestra through Strauss’s “Ein Heldenleben,” a musical exploration of the composer and his wife, critics and works. The evening will begin with Beethoven’s “Emperor” Concerto, performed by Leif Ove Andsnes on piano. More information on tickets can be found here.
Celebrate Pink Martini’s 30th Anniversary
Toast to 30 years of Pink Martini and their classical, tango, pop, swing, jazz and more sound at The Kennedy Center Monday evening. The group was founded by pianist Thomas Lauderdale in 1994 to give more beautiful, inclusive soundtracks for political fundraisers in his hometown. Ari Shapiro of NPR’s “All Things Considered” will be a special guest. More information on the event can be found here.
Nourish Your Mind, Body and Soul at The Kennedy Center
Throughout October, the Kennedy Center is hosting programs centering on nourishing the mind, body, and soul. Second Saturdays start this Saturday at 9:30 a.m. and 11 a.m. and are free workshops designed for families with young children five and under and explores the power of the arts to promote wellness of the mind and body. More information on the event can be found here.
See Matthew Broderick in “Babbitt”
Matthew Broderick. Photo courtesy Shakespeare Theatre Company.
Now through November 3, don’t miss Tony Award winner Matthew Broderick in “Babbitt” at the Shakespeare Theatre Company’s Harman Hall. The political satire tells the tale of George F. Babbitt, a real estate broker and dad who turns his average world upside down to seek more meaning in his life. The show is an adaptation of the novel of the same name by author Sinclair Lewis. More information on how to get tickets can be found here.
The Biggest and Best Beer Festival in D.C. is Back
Snallygaster, the city’s biggest beer festival, is back this Saturday. Guests can enjoy 450 draft beers, bottle pours, gravity kegs and more. There will also be local food trucks and two separate stages with live music. More information on the festival can be found here.
See “The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee”
Kevin McHale and the cast of “The Putnam County Spelling Bee” in rehearsal. Photo by Daniel Rader.
The Tony Award winning musical “The Putnam County Spelling Bee” is at The Kennedy Center for a limited run October 11-20. The cast of the interactive musical includes big names like Beanie Feldstein (“Booksmart”), Kevin McHale (“Glee”), Taran Killam (“SNL”) and Noah Galvin (“Booksmart”). More information on tickets can be found here.
The Army Ten-Miler Celebrates 40 Years
The Army’s annual 10-mile race is Sunday. Expect to see thousands of runners and 900 teams from all over the world celebrate the spirit of good sportsmanship. Military and civilians alike are welcome to participate and of course, spectators are invited to cheer them on. More information can be found here.
Join the DC Bird Alliance to Honor Indigenous Peoples Day
The DC Bird Alliance is hosting a birdwatching morning on Monday from 8-10 a.m. on Theodore Roosevelt Island. The earliest known inhabitants of the island were the Nacotchtank Indians, who were forced there in the 1660s. Evidence shows that the island was used by Native American tribes from pre-history until the early 18th century. More information on the event can be found here.
