WEEKLY SCHEDULER

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Wednesday, May 22

Art inspired by Russia and US

This feels like a timely work of art from local artist Mark Kelner. This exhibit, Shelter for the Next Cold War, opens today at Culture House DC (ex-Blind Whino). Check out Kelner’s take on propaganda. (7pm)

Bossed Up

Join author Emilie Aries to discuss her new book that serves as “a grown woman’s guide to getting your shit together.” There will be a book signing, wine, and snacks. ($20)

Also || Write Night DC (poetry of incarcerated youth) | tunes: Lady Lamb | Jose Andres | ladies fix bikes | author talk: helen ellis | benefit karaoke for Chelsea Manning

Thursday, May 23

Daybreaker on Ken Cen Terrace

Change up your morning routine - Kennedy Center is collaborating with Daybreaker DC to host the popular yoga + dance party on its rooftop as part of its Sound Health: Music and the Mind initiative to spread awareness about the connection between music and wellness. Floral and green attire encouraged. (6am yoga, 7am dance party)

Celebrate Walt Whitman’s 200th bday

As part of a series of talks and poetry workshops to celebrate Walt Whitman’s 200th birthday, Busboys and Poets on K St is hosting a marathon reading of Whitman’s masterpiece “Song of Myself.” Events run through June 3rd. (6:30pm)

Also || book talk: Admiral McRaven | tunes: Disclosure, American Football

Friday, May 24

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730DC says relax.

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Also || women’s self defense class | last chance to enter DC EcoWomen’s photo contest | cello + bassoon | brewmaster tour @ heurich house | bikes & bites | day of thrones improv show

Saturday, May 25

A day in the garden

Head to the land of lily pads and help keep one of DC’s coolest parks, Kenilworth Aquatic Garden, clean by picking up litter and removing invasive species. (9 am-12 pm)
Sketch the Kreeger Museum’s beautiful Sculpture Garden. (2 pm)

Legendary DJ Kool

Did you know DJ Kool, born John Bowman, is from DC? He does a late DJ set at Decades. (10 pm-3 am)

Also || green america clothing swap | gtown run club | friday night concerts @ yards park begins today | latin dance lessons | black owned small business expo | comedians talk about archeology | through fish eyes @ kencen

Sunday, May 26

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Memorial Day on the Mall

Visit the monuments or catch the parade down Constitution Ave (2pm) during the day. Then, the PBS Concert at the Capitol includes a whole variety of stars (Colin Powell, Patti LaBelle, Gavin Degraw and more) commemorating the holiday (8pm).

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Also || arena civil dialogues | anti-eviction canvassing

Monday, May 27

Jazz in Alexandria

The 42nd Annual Alexandria Jazz Fest takes place in Waterfront Park. Bring a picnic & for performances all afternoon (1-6pm).

Also || last chance to see in peak bloom @ artechouse | tunes: kari fox | friends trivia

Tuesday, May 28

A not-so elementary case

Sherlock Holmes is one of the most adapted, recognizable literary figures, but understanding the legacy of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle is a tougher mystery to solve. Crime fiction expert Kris Mecholsky traces Doyle's steps to uncover the many influences that led him to create Sherlock. (6 pm)

Toki Summer Sessions

H Street ramen shop Toki Underground kicks off their series dedicated to highlighting some of their favorite musicians with a performance from local indie soul band Oh He Dead. (9 pm)

Also || ledroit park civic assn mtng | crochet 101 @ fab lab | making spaces safer | Rally to Save United Medical

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MAY

5/29: all the feels: mental health variety show | femmes talk about sex

5/30: sacred & secular islamic textiles | terrible, thanks for asking live recording | comedy against nukes | effective communication in a global workplace

5/31: An Evening with Nafissa Thompson-Spires | Capital Pride Honors | Showtime turns 6

JUNE