Weekend Roundup, Jan. 25 – 28
By • January 25, 2024 0 495
The weekend is upon us! Enjoy “Annie” at the National Theater, the opening of new wine shop, the Urban Grape, or catch a screening of “Killers of the Flower Moon” before the Oscars in March.
The Sun Will Come Out… at the National Theater
See the longtime Broadway hit “Annie” at the National Theater now through Sunday. The family-friendly musical is full of hits like “Maybe,” “You’re Never Fully Dressed Without a Smile,” and the iconic “Tomorrow.” More information on tickets can be found here.
The Washington Conservatory of Music Presents 2024 Back Room Concerts
On Sunday afternoon, head to Glen Echo Park’s Back Room of the Spanish Ballroom for its 2024 Back Room Concerts. The first is Jan. 28 at 3 p.m. with SoHui Yun on viola and Yejin Lee on piano. Yun attended the Korea National Institute for the Gifted in Arts and earned her bachelor’s degree from the Korea National University of Arts. More information on tickets can be found here.
Dancing in the Spanish Ballroom at Glen Echo Park. Courtesy NPS.
SoHui Yun. Courtesy Stony Brook University.
The National Museum of Women in the Arts Introduces a New Program
The National Museum of Women in the Arts starts a new program Sunday called “The Bigger Picture.” Each program in the series shakes up traditional stylistic and chronological narratives by examining art from the 16th century through today. The program will explore these narratives through the lens of the museum’s collection and thematic topics. First up is “Why Have There Been No Great Women Artists?” Investigate social and political systems and beliefs that define the place of women in the history of art, recognizing Linda Nochlin’s 1971 essay. More information on the program can be found here.
Director of Education and Interpretation Deborah Gaston leads a tour in front of Lalla Essaydi’s Bullets Revisited #3 on grand reopening day at the National Museum of Women in the Arts, October 21, 2023. Photo by Elyse Cosgrove/Asico Photo.
The Urban Grape Opens
If you need some wine for your get-together this weekend, independently owned wine store, the Urban Grape, opens today at 1301 9th St. NW at N Street. The new shop is Hadley and TJ Douglas’ first expansion outside of Boston since they founded the Urban Grape 14 years ago. The nearly 4,500 square-foot store will offer more than 800 bottles from 25 different countries. The Urban Grape is the country’s largest certified Black-owned beverage retailer. More information on the store’s opening (with wine tastings all weekend!) can be found here.
Hadley and TJ Douglas of The Urban Grape. Courtesy the Urban Grape.
A ‘Killers of the Flower Moon’ Screening Comes to the NMAI
The Smithsonian’s National Museum of the American Indian is airing a screening of “Killers of the Flower Moon” Saturday at 1 p.m. at the Rasmuson Theater. The Oscar-nominated movie, directed by Martin Scorsese, stars Leonardo DiCaprio, recent Golden Globe winner Lily Gladstone, Robert De Niro and Jesse Plemons. Costumes from the film will also be available to view all weekend. More information on the screening can be found here.
Lily Gladstone and Leonardo DiCaprio in “Killers of the Flower Moon.” Courtesy AppleTV+.
Rock out with Grace Potter at the Anthem
Most known for being a part of the group, the Nocturnals, Grace Potter has gone solo. She will be performing at the Anthem Saturday evening, showcasing songs from the album “Mother Road.” Potter’s earthy rock and soulful ballads are great songs for mid-winter blues. Baltimore native Brittney Spencer will open for Potter. Spencer has been named “one to watch” by People Magazine. More information on tickets can be found here.
Grace Potter. Courtesy Gracepotter.com.
Take Part in the National Portrait Gallery’s Day of Action
This Sunday from 1 to 4 p.m., head to the Kogod Courtyard at the National Portrait Gallery for a Day of Action featuring more than 20 local social justice organizations and community groups. The event will include performances, art activities, and more. While the event is free, registration is encouraged. More information can be found here.
Courtesy National Day of Action-National Portrait Gallery.
