Weekend Roundup: D.C. Turns Up the Enjoyable

It’s onerous to imagine we’re midway via February. There’s tons to do in these limbo weeks between winter and spring. Enjoy your weekend!

‘Tango After Dark’ at Strathmore
This Sunday night, head to the Music Center at Strathmore for an evening of tango led by World Tango Champions German Cornejo and Gisela Galeassi. A solid of eight dancers, two vocalists and a stay band will take audiences via an electrifying night, all set to the music of composer Astor Piazzolla. More info could be discovered here.

Contemporary Art on the Folger Continues

See the subsequent iteration of Contemporary Art on the Folger with artist Mandy Cano Villalobos. Her gallery speak can be Friday night at 6:30 p.m. During the speak, Villalobos will speak about her mixed-media textiles and the way she creates artwork from inspiration from the embroidered bindings of the Folger assortment and recreates them with objects from trendy capitalist extra. More info on learn how to register for the free occasion here.

See An All-Female Musical Trio on the Hylton Performing Arts Center

All-female trio group Soles of Duende can be performing Saturday night on the Hylton Performing Arts Center. The group is predicated within the rhythms of faucet, flamenco and kathak classical Indian dance. The group makes use of dance and music to focus on their connections regardless of their variations. The efficiency runtime is roughly 75 minutes and is nice for all ages. More info on the occasion could be discovered here.

The 2026 Black History Film Festival is Saturday

Friday on the Lincoln Theatre, don’t miss a collection of quick movies celebrating Black History via artwork, tradition, movie and music. The occasion is funded by the Office of Cable Television, Film, Music and Entertainment, The Council of the District of Columbia and Mayor Muriel Bowser. The pageant begins at midday and ends at midnight and can embrace 15 movies after 176 have been submitted. More info and learn how to reserve a spot could be discovered here.

The Gay Men’s Chorus of Washington Presents ‘Heart & Soul’

The Gay Men’s Chorus of Washington is performing on the Howard Theatre this Saturday night with “Heart & Soul.” The live performance can be a tribute to the contributions of Black artists inside the American mainstream. The present will weave in soul, R&B, ‘90s home music and gospel too. More info on learn how to get tickets could be discovered here.

There’s a Wearable Art Show at Zenith Gallery

Zenith Gallery is celebrating Black History Month all month and this Saturday, they are going to be internet hosting a wearable artwork present. The present will function artist Felicia Reed. Guests are inspired to RSVP for the occasion here.

Enjoy the Nostalgic ‘Chez Joey’ at Arena Stage

Joey Evans, a slick-talking Nineteen Forties singer, is caught between a refrain lady and a baroness with this musical at Arena Stage on now via March 15. The rating is all traditional Rodgers and Hart, with tunes like “I Could Write a Book” and “Bewitched, Bothered and Bewildered.” The present is co-directed by Savion Glover, a Tony Award successful choreographer, and Tony Goldwyn, an actor, director and producer. More info on learn how to seize tickets could be discovered here.

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