Things to do in DC, October 21-24

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Illustration by Melissa Santoyo.

Hey everybody!

We have the DC Palestinian Film and Arts Festival, the Washington Ballet opening performance, and a rooftop concert.

Check out some pretty dance moves at Red Bull Dance Your Style this weekend.

Here’s what you should check out this weekend:

Art as resistance: Now in its 11th year, the Palestinian DC Film and Arts Festival returns to the virtual stage to celebrate Palestinian creativity through films and arts programs. The event will begin with the screening of the 2020 feature film 200 meters, which tells the story of a Palestinian family separated by the Israeli wall. Over the next few days you will be able to watch several short films on unity, strength and community; listen to award-winning author Hala Alyan, who wrote Salt houses, Tallahassee, and The city of arsonists; and take a virtual street art tour around the world and learn about the Palestinian artists who created the pieces on their work. From Thursday 10/21 to Sunday 10/24 (times vary); $ 50, buy tickets here.

A night at the ballet: The Washington Ballet will open its new season with two in-person performances at the National Building Museum in Judiciary Square. The 80-minute program will present both classical compositions, such as Flames of Paris, as well as contemporary works like Sinatra Suite. Other performances this season include Nutcracker, Swan Lake, and Giselle. Thursday 10/21 and Friday 10/22 at 7:30 p.m .; 80 $ -110 $, buy tickets here.

Perspectives from the Capitol: Four hours at the Capitol is a new documentary on HBO that chronicles the uprising on the United States Capitol on January 6, 2021. Watch unseen footage and testimonies from lawmakers, staff, police, protesters and rioters who participated and witnessed the events that day. You can watch the movie on HBO throughout the week or stream it on demand. Find TV shows and streaming information here.

A visit through the plan of life: The Smithsonian’s popular genome exhibit, “Genome: Unlocking Life’s Code,” returns to the National Museum of Natural History after a six-year tour of North America. The 4,400 square foot exhibit showcases the four themed areas of the original, with interactive exhibits, 3D models, custom animations and video footage that showcase the influence of the genomic revolution on people’s lives, science, medicine and nature.
Until summer 2022; To free, find out more here.

Scary puppies: The Rosslyn Business Improvement District and the Rosslyn Dog Owners Group are having a Halloween dog party to celebrate the opening of the neighborhood’s new temporary dog ​​park at Gateway Park West. There will be local pet-themed vendors, guest speakers and a social media dog costume contest. Then stay for an outdoor screening of The nightmare before Christmas at Gateway Park East. Friday 10/22 from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. To free, find out more here.

Red Bull boogie: Take in the world’s largest dance competition, Red Bull Dance Your Style, at the historic Howard Theater in Shaw. Contestants will face off in a variety of musical genres in Friday’s pre-finals, followed by Saturday’s final national competition, with the national title up for grabs. A number of dance workshops will also be open to the public all day before the competition. Friday 10/22 and Saturday 10/23 (times vary); $ 10 to $ 15, buy tickets here.

#FreeBritney Part III: Britney Spears’ father has been suspended from the pop star’s guardianship, and Free Britney America is gathering at the White House to celebrate. This rally will not just focus on Spears, however, but also the work that remains to be done to secure increased federal oversight over the trusteeship process. Libra Max, the daughter of renowned artist Peter Max, and Jonathan Martinis, a civil rights lawyer who represented Jennedy Hatch in the nationally acclaimed “Justice for Jenny” case, will speak at the the event. Saturday 23/10 at 1:00 p.m .; To free, find out more here.

African art exhibition: African Art Beats contemporary art gallery in Cleveland Park opens its new exhibition, “Microcosms”, by Saadio. The Senegalese artist is known for his lively and lively style that captures and draws inspiration from the bustling streets of Dakar, the capital of Senegal. Apart from the opening to the public, the exhibition will remain visible until December 11 for private visits on request. Saturday 23/10 and Sunday 24/10; To free, find out more here.

Halloween Parade: For seasonal fun with the whole family, attend the 25th Annual Halloween Parade in the Del Ray neighborhood of Alexandria. The event begins at Mount Vernon Ave. and down to the fields of Mount Vernon Recreation Center. Come dressed up for the holidays for a chance to win one of the many costume contest honors. Sunday 24/10 at 2 p.m .; To free, register here.

Jams on the roof: Emergent Seed, a local organization that supports and showcases emerging artists, is hosting an evening of live music and poetry on the roof of WILD DAYS in downtown DC. There, those who have won grants from the organization will present their work, followed by an open mic night and a jam session. A percentage of the proceeds will go to Emergent Seed artists. Sunday 24/10 from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. To free, register here.

Halloween is just around the corner and the number of Halloween-themed events around DC never stops.

It’s all for this week ! Email me at [email protected] to let me know what you’re doing.

Assistant editor

Before becoming an associate editor, Damare Baker started as an editor for Washingtonian. She has previously written for Voice of America and The Hill. She graduated from Georgetown University, where she studied international relations, Korean and journalism.

Zach bright

Zach joined the Washingtonian in October 2021. In the past, he has written for The Colorado Sun, The Nevada Independent, and SRQ Magazine.

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