Another month in the books–– hope your year has been going okay despite, you know…. everything. What’s fun to do this weekend?
On February 28, come out to Congressional Cemetery for the Reading of Names, a touching ceremony remembering the names of all who are resting in peace at the historic site. Click here to learn more and RSVP.
Also on the 28, go to Tango Pastry and learn to dance the tango! More info and tickets here.
The Washington Bach Consort’s Noontime Cantata series is back at St. Mark’s Capitol Hill on March 2 at 12:10 p.m. For more information on the program, click here.
Are you looking for a book club? Check out Solid State Books’ XOXO club, which meets the third Thursday of every month. Learn more here.
The DC Environmental Film Festival is coming back with an important theme: “Against the Current” in March of 2026 To learn about DCEFF and their mission, click here.
Our friends at Relume have a whole new, beautiful space for you to explore your creativity or learn about something new! Click here to look at their February offerings, and do something fun and creative this year. (Disclaimer: I teach at Relume. See “Plan Ahead.”)
And over at Labyrinth, why not give Mah Jong a try on Wednesdays? Learn how to play or bring your A game! The event is all ages. More info here.
The Miracle Theater is always a fun place to go and they are celebrating romance this whole month! Check out their upcoming lineup here.
Don’t forget: Every Thursday, the Library of Congress stays open until 8 p.m. and invites everyone to their Live! At the Library of Congress events. Check out the full list here and make your plan. Don’t forget to RSVP!
Get down, get funky: Help celebrate Mr. Henry’s 60th anniversary with several themed parties. The next one is on March 7 and it’s 70s themed! Put your psychedelic prints, disco boots and big ol’ hoops on and get
F U N K Y! Get your tickets here!
OFF-HILL
Come to Penn Social tomorrow, February 28, and visit a fun pop-up market. I will be there, reading the tarot! The market runs from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. You can check out more info here.
Celebrate Women’s History Month at the National Museum of Women in the arts! There is a whole slate of programming starting March 1 with a special Community Day. Check it out here.
Make sure to check out their latest exhibit, titled Making their Mark. The exhibit, lovingly curated from an important collection in San Francisco, juxtaposes established and emerging women artists and is a great experience. Check out a reel I made about it here.
Horizon of Khufu is a really cool VR experience in Downtown DC and I think you’re going to like it. I recently checked it out and it was fascinating– not just for learning about Egyptology, but because wow, VR has come a long way. Check it out here.
First Saturdays at the National Gallery of Art are always fun, especially if you have busy littles. Check out the schedule for this coming Saturday here.
At the Martin Luther King, Jr. Public Library, the DC Public Library in collaboration with Nikole Hannah-Jones and The New York Times Magazine, is opening a new exhibit through March 15: Freedom and Resistance is an exhibit inspired by The 1619 Project, and it feels timelier than ever. Learn more here.
PLAN AHEAD
On March 12, go to a special Master Class by author Nikki Payne on how to retell a well-known story while infusing it with a life all its own. This is a collaboration between the PEN/Faulkner Foundation and the DC Public Library. Click here to RSVP.
The Washington Spirit’s season opener is March 13. GET YOUR TICKETS!
Looking for a career in law enforcement? Consider the DMV Law Enforcement Fair as an option. The event is March 14 but interested parties are asked to fill an interest form out. Fill it out here.
And hey, get pumped for the United Football League season, which starts in late March. Check out the schedule here and GO DEFENDERS!