Weekend Roundup, January 9-12
By • January 9, 2025 0 44
Moving into mid-January, we welcome activities like a new show at Imagination Stage, 10 days left in The National Gallery of Art’s Paris 1874 exhibit and of course, cheering on the Washington Commanders in the first round of the playoffs.
“Paper Dreams” Debuts Saturday at Imagination Stage
Courtesy Imagination Stage.
Imagination Stage is debuting “Paper Dreams” this weekend with plans for the show to run through February 15. “Paper Dreams” is a playful dance theater piece recommended for children ages 1 and older. Kids will love the plot, which explores two friends who live inside a wastebasket and discover what ideas emerge from a crumpled piece of paper. More information on the show can be found here.
Doing Dry January? Try “Mindful Drinking Fest”
All weekend at Union Market, Mindful Drinking Fest is celebrating the sober curious and embracing holistic wellness. Beginning Friday at 4 p.m. through Sunday at 4:30 p.m., enjoy over 120 non-alcoholic drinks from over 40 producers from all over the world. There will be choices for all palates, from craft beers to intricate mocktails. More information on the event can be found here.
Darryl from The Office is in Town
Courtesy DC Improv.
There are limited tickets left to see Craig Robinson, best known for his role as Darryl Philbin on The Office. He is performing at the DC Improv today through Sunday, with tickets left for the Sunday at 9:30 p.m. show. In addition to The Office, Robinson has also appeared in the movie Hot Tub Time Machine and Dolemite is My Name. More information on tickets can be found here.
Check Out Ford’s Theatre Legacy Commissions: A First Look
Elysian Fields, Book and Lyrics by David Emerson Toney; Music and Lyrics by Christopher Youstra; Directed by Craig Wallace. Public Reading: January 10, 2025 at 7:30 p.m.
This weekend, a free, two-day festival at Ford’s Theatre will showcase a preview of new plays that are in development. The plays are in development with Ford’s cohort of BIPOC playwrights in The Ford’s Theatre Legacy Commissions Initiative. By visiting for “A First Look,” guests can have unique access to works in their early stages. More information on the event can be found here.
Only 10 More Days to See “Paris 1874: The Impressionist Movement”
Courtesy The National Gallery of Art.
Don’t miss The National Gallery of Art’s exhibit that explores how impressionism began. The exhibit includes 130 works from beloved painters like Claude Monet, Paul Cézanne, Camille Pissarro. See the art norms they were rebelling against and learn about political and cultural shifts that sparked their brand-new perspective to art. More information on the exhibit (which closes January 19!) here. We also covered it in our November 2024 print issue.
Check Out Artist Maggie Siner’s Talk and Pop-Up Show
Courtesy Calloway Fine Art & Consulting.
Calloway Fine Art and Consulting is hosting artist Maggie Siner for a talk and pop-up show of some of her recent work. Siner’s oil paintings depict everyday scenes and objects with a gesturally expressive flair. Her show runs through January 25, and the discussion is Saturday from 3-6 p.m. More information can be found here.
Celebrate The Commanders in the Playoffs
It’s been awhile since the Washington Commanders made the playoffs. Their game versus the Tampa Bay Buccaneers will be Sunday at 8 p.m., but local bars and restaurants are hosting playoff viewing parties. Shaw’s Tavern will be celebrating with a pre-game pep rally (complete with a brass quintet from the team’s marching band!) and pizza and drink specials. Atlas Brew Works’ Alexandria and Navy Yard locations are planning on staying open later to show the game. Arlington Drafthouse will show the game on a large movie screen too. Go Commanders!
