Weekend Roundup, Jan. 11 – 15
By • January 11, 2024 0 2506
Happy weekend! Now that we’re well into 2024, there are lots of interesting things to do this weekend. Remember to honor Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.’s legacy over the weekend and on Monday, his actual birthday. There are many options in and around Washington, D.C.
Honor Martin Luther King, Jr.
Everyone Can Serve Day!
In Georgetown, there will be a day of service on Saturday, Jan. 13, coordinated by the Georgetown Ministry Center. From Mt. Zion to Holy Trinity, volunteer efforts are scheduled for all on Everyone Can Serve Day! See details here.
MLK Day Events
Dedicate your MLK, Jr. Day to service to your community. D.C. will be holding multiple events, including the 19th annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Peace Walk and Parade, Monday morning from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. There will also be a Wreath Laying at the MLK Memorial Friday at 12 noon. Register to attend that ceremony here. Don’t miss D.C.’s MLK Day of Action with Serve DC and the Mayor’s office of Community Affairs. Prepare “go kits” for seniors Saturday morning at the Arthur Capper Community Center. Register to volunteer for this event here. Additional events Monday include a Health and Wellness Fair and Stop the Violence Campaign at the MLK Peace Rally. More information on these events can be found here.
Honor the life and legacy of MLK, Jr. this Monday with a day of service. Photo by Jeff Malet.
Don’t Miss the Final Weekend of ‘Swept Away’ at Arena Stage
If you haven’t had a chance to see the Avett Brothers musical Swept Away at Arena Stage, it closes on Sunday. The Washington Post called it a “soulful, staggering, and spellbinding tale.” The show tells the tale of four survivors who make it out alive after their whaling ship sinks off the coast of New Bedford, Mass. The musical, with music and lyrics from the Avett Brothers examines just how far the survivors go to stay alive. More information on the show can be found here.
Don’t miss the final weekend of the captivating musical “Swept Away” from the Avett Brothers. Courtesy Arena Stage.
See the Annual ‘Let Freedom Ring!’ Celebration
At The Kennedy Center (in partnership with Georgetown University) on Monday evening, join American Idol alum Jordin Sparks, composer Nolan Williams, Jr., and vocalist Cécile McLorin Salvant for a free, ticketed musical tribute to Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. The ticket giveaway will begin Monday at 4:30 p.m. at the Hall of Nations and is limited to two tickets per person. The show will begin at 6 p.m. More information can be found here.
American Idol alum Jordin Sparks will be singing at the annual “Let Freedom Ring!” Celebration at the Kennedy Center. Wikipedia photo.
‘Rock the Rink’ at the Wharf
The Wharf is holding a weekend event for hockey fans. “Rock the Rink” will take place at the District’s only over-water ice skating rink on Saturday. There will be Washington Capitals-themed merch giveaways, a DJ and the Caps vs. New York Rangers airing on a big screen. Fans who wear Caps gear get $5 off admission. Camp WAFF is still going on too, so families and groups are welcome to warm up with a s’more at the fire pits. More information on Rock the Rink can be found here.
You may catch a glimpse of Washington Capitals’ mascot Slapshot at Rock the Rink this weekend. Courtesy Wharf DC.
Winter Restaurant Week Is Back
Get out of the seasonal doldrums with Winter Restaurant Week, starting January 15. Lunch and brunch are offered at $25 and dinners at $55 or $65. Some participating Georgetown restaurants include 1789, Café Milano, Cut by Wolfgang Puck, El Centro, and more. For our preview of the week in Georgetown go here. For the full list of restaurants and more information on the week, click here.
Café Milano is one of many dining establishments participating in Winter Restaurant Week. X photo..
Recently Opened at the National Gallery of Art: ‘In the Library: Latin American Architecture in Circulation’
Open Jan. 8 through April 26, see an exhibit of nearly 40 prints, rare books, postcards, maps and photos exhibited at the National Gallery of Art through the museum’s library. Explore how architects, patrons, and ordinary people used structures like the Metropolitan Cathedral in Mexico City or Tikal temples in what is today Guatemala. More information on this fascinating exhibit can be found here.
Explore a new exhibit at the National Gallery of Art this weekend. Courtesy NGA.
