Events Calendar

Adams Morgan is the best place to go on a date in DC — whether you’re a mom and daughter out for ice cream, a first date, or a married couple celebrating a double-digit anniversary. For eight weeks in February and March, local restaurants and shops are providing discounts and fun packages for every relationship: a date for every love.

Enter to win three amazing “date packages,” including: 1) The Anniversary Package, including a night at the LINE DC Hotel, drinks during live music at Songbyrd Music House & Record Cafe, and a dinner at Roofer’s Union.2) Girls’ Day Out Package: Start with the epic drag brunch at Perry’s Restaurant, then some lingerie shopping (with discounts!) at Le Bustiere Boutique, and a glass of bubbly at Jug & Table. 3) Popping the question? An elegant dinner at the renowned Mintwood Place, an affogato at Pitango Gelato, and a night at the LINE DC Hotel.

Visit www.admodatenights.com to enter the drawing; and receive a discount code to access specials and promotions at dozens of date lineups. Nearly two dozen date packages present the best eats, treats, sweets and activities in Adams Morgan for relationships at every stage — for the first date, the whiskey drinker, the oenophile, the comedy lover, or a full family affair with a stop for cookie dough after a fun-filled afternoon. More giveaways will be announced throughout the 8-week period. Explore dozens of creative Adams Morgan Date Nights to spice up your love life, with live music, dance, comedy and fabulous restaurants. www.admodatenights.com

Opening reception for artist Anne Cherubim’s current series of paintings inspired by aerial views, satellite imagery, and the cosmos, with a particular interest in changing coastlines due to climate change – February 7th, 2019, 6:30-8:30pm. Anne Cherubim’s current series of paintings is inspired by aerial views. Featuring abstract, colourful, textural canvases, the paintings depict imagined views inspired by real life. Metallic paint causes images to shift depending on how the light hits them, or where the viewer is standing. Reception is February 7th, but show remains on exhibit through April 30th, 2019.

Opening reception for artist Anne Cherubim’s current series of paintings inspired by aerial views, satellite imagery, and the cosmos, with a particular interest in changing coastlines due to climate change – February 7th, 2019, 6:30-8:30pm. Anne Cherubim’s current series of paintings is inspired by aerial views. Featuring abstract, colourful, textural canvases, the paintings depict imagined views inspired by real life. Metallic paint causes images to shift depending on how the light hits them, or where the viewer is standing. Reception is February 7th, but show remains on exhibit through April 30th, 2019.

Adapted from the book “The Mouse of Amherst” by Elizabeth Spires, Jane Franklin Dance’s Mouse in House reveals an unlikely friendship between a lively mouse and reclusive 19th-century poet Emily Dickinson. The mouse’s life changes forever when a gust of wind blows one of Emily’s poems her way. Moved by Emily’s evocative words that capture her own feelings, the mouse becomes determined to be a poet herself.  Animations designed by media artist Bryan Leister were developed from images of Dickinson’s actual home furnishings.

This family friendly performance is a lively movement and theatre presentation for the young and young-at-heart.  The performance incorporates spoken word, movement, music, and an interactive participatory introduction for young children.  The show opens with a brief performance by students from Perfect Pointe Dance Studio on January 26 and by Melina’s Dancing Garden on February 2, 2019.

Theatre on the Run, 3700 S Four Mile Run Drive, Arlington VA  22206

Performance Dates/Times:
Jan 19, Jan 26, Feb 2 @ 4 pm

Tickets $15 Adults/$10 Children under age 10

$45 Family of 4
www.janefranklin.com or call 703.933.1111

Heart To Mouth Tour 2019

The world could use more straight shooters. You won’t ever have to wonder about what LP is thinking. She’ll gladly tell you.

In fact, the singer-songwriter lays all of her cards on the table every time she makes a record. The artist’s fifth full-length—the aptly titled Heart To Mouth [BMG/Vagrant]—stands out as her most direct statement yet. No filter, no censorship, and no bullshit.

“When I get on the mic and start doing melodies, I can feel that direct line from my heart to my mouth,” she says. “In the past, there was a city full of streets that needed my attention. Now, I feel like I have a major highway to communicate emotion from. Whether they’re sadder songs or big anthems, they all come from the same place.”

She started to pave the way for that highway on 2017’s Lost On You. Her biggest hit to date, the title track “Lost On You,” eclipsed 500 million-plus streams and went platinum in Russia, Poland, Greece, Switzerland, Italy, France, and more. The total view tally on the videos for “Lost On You,” “Muddy Waters,” and “When We’re High” surpassed 280 million within a year as Billboard, Paper, Out Magazine, V Magazine, Interview, British Vogue, and more sang her praises. In addition to show-stopping performances everywhere from The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon and The Late Late Show with James Corden to Conan and Jools Holland, she graced the stage at Coachella, Osheaga, Outside Lands, and Mad Cool. 

Aviary is an epic journey through what Julia Holter describes as “the cacophony of the mind in a melting world.” Out on October 26 via Domino, it’s the Los Angeles composer’s most breathtakingly expansive album yet, full of startling turns and dazzling instrumental arrangements. The follow-up to her critically acclaimed 2015 record, Have You in My Wilderness, it takes as its starting point a line from a 2009 short story by writer Etel Adnan: “I found myself in an aviary full of shrieking birds.” It’s a scenario that sounds straight out of a horror movie, but it’s also a pretty good metaphor for life in 2018, with its endless onslaught of political scandals, freakish natural disasters, and voices shouting their desires and resentments into the void. 

“Amidst all the internal and external babble we experience daily, it’s hard to find one’s foundation,” says Holter. “I think this album is reflecting that feeling of cacophony and how one responds to it as a person—how one behaves, how one looks for love, for solace. Maybe it’s a matter of listening to and gathering the seeming madness, of forming something out of it and envisioning a future.” 

Fittingly for an album about the chatter of the mind, most of the songs on Aviary grew out of “cathartic solo improvisations” with voice and synth, recorded by Holter at home throughout 2017. Where Wilderness showcased her knack for writing immaculately constructed pop ballads, she describes Aviary as an exercise in letting her subconscious show her the way. “I was really trying to have fun and make a daring record. I found myself drawn to certain things that would happen when improvising—surprise utterances and slips.”

Holter then took her favorite parts of the home recordings and expanded upon them, writing lush arrangements for an ensemble of frequent collaborators. In early 2018, she recorded their contributions at Hollywood’s Band House Studios, with executive producer Cole MGN and co-producer Kenny Gilmore. Aviary combines her slyly theatrical vocals and Blade Runner-inspired synth work with an enveloping palette of violin and viola (Dina Maccabee, Andrew Tholl), double bass (Devin Hoff), and percussion (Corey Fogel). Drawing inspiration from the medieval world, she added trumpet and bagpipes into the mix, played by Sarah Belle Reid and Tashi Wada, respectively. 

To evoke an overwhelming swirl of voices, Holter indulged her love for wordplay, often combining multiple languages and temporal tenses in a single phrase and embracing phonetic sound over meaning. “Chaitius” playfully combines her own words in English with lyrics from a medieval Occitan troubadour song. “I Would Rather See” borrows its references to chariots and steadfast footsoldiers from a mesostic poem she made using an Anne Carson translation of Sappho; “Why Sad Song”, the album’s ruefully meditative closer, is an English-language phonetic translation of a song by Nepalese Buddhist nun Choying Drolma. But Aviary also elevates the “babble” concept to a compositional principle. “A lot of the songs play with hocketing, which is something you have in medieval music, where melodies are shared by different interrupting voices,” says Holter. 

On Aviary, we travel a world populated by birds, angels, and ghosts—at once characters in a mystery of uncertain denouement and a stand-in for the memories and thought-images that seem to fly through the mind on their own volition. Inklings of impending doom (“Everything Is an Emergency”) hover side-by-side with ecstatic professions of love (“Turn the Light On”) and moments of triumphant solidarity (“Voce Simul”). Like other recent projects—composing and performing a live score to Carl Theodor Dreyer’s The Passion of Joan of Arc, as well as arranging her album Tragedy for opera, in 2017—Aviary sees Holter juxtaposing ancient and contemporary reference points. Time collapses, with references to the deep past—Joan of Arc, the Christian Crusades, the mass hysteria of the dance of Saint Vitus—seeming to double as metaphors for our hopes and anxieties in the present. Jetting between medieval chamber music and proggy jazz-rock transports, plaintive balladry and android robotics, it’s a journey full of wild twists and turns—but it’s one that seems to cling to a sense of radical hope, even in its most somber moments. 

Back in the 5th century, North African theologian Saint Augustine envisioned the trajectory of human history in terms of an ongoing conflict between the City of God and the City of Man, aka “the earthly city.” As Thomas Pinsky describes it in his translation of Dante’s Inferno, the City of Man “may also be thought of as a radical representation of the world in which we live, stripped of all temporizing and all hope.” When the world you live in starts to feel more and more like a hell, it can be hard to know which way to turn—and while it isn’t art’s job to show us the way, what it can do is offer us glimpses of what defiance looks like. On “Words I Heard,” a melodic standout full of swirling strings, it’s there in a simple line of text: I love you in the City of Man. 

“In a lot of the songs, when I mention love, it’s about a seeking for compassion and humility in a world where it feels like empathy is always being tested,” Holter says. In Aviary’s case, that search for sweetness—that bridging of the gulf—becomes a metaphor for the creative process itself, cutting through the hierarchies of history, language, and musical form to offer something more fluid, more inclusive, more idiosyncratic. “For a long time in music, there has been a discussion about what ‘dissonance’ and ‘consonance’ actually are,” the artist explains. But what, Holter asks, is the sound of empathy?

Winter is here! And we’re getting ready to enjoy some fun games on the ice, starting with an exclusive curling event at The Wharf.

If you’ve been looking for a new winter sport, this is it! Curling is not just something you do with your hair, it’s also your chance to try that weird olympic sport we always get mesmerized watching. Think shuffleboard on ice. You probably won’t look as cool as the gold medalists, but you’ll be having more fun.

Everyone gets a chance to play! You can join as an individual, small group, or full team of 6. We will match smaller groups and individuals together to make a full team and new friendships.

Your ticket includes:

– Entry for 3 round robin games

– Chance to advance for more games

– A good time with new & old friends

$45 per player

$220 for full team of 6

Must be 21

Winter is here! And we’re getting ready to enjoy some fun games on the ice, starting with an exclusive curling tournament event at The Wharf.

If you’ve been looking for a new winter sport, this is it! Curling is not just something you do with your hair, it’s also your chance to try that weird olympic sport we always get mesmerized watching. Think shuffleboard on ice. You probably won’t look as cool as the gold medalists, but you’ll be having more fun.

Everyone gets a chance to compete on ice! You can join as an individual, small group, or full team of 6. We will match smaller groups and individuals together to make a full team and new friendships.

Your ticket includes:

– Entry for 3 round robin games

– Chance to advance for more games

– A good time with new & old friends

$45 per player

$220 for full team of 6

Must be 21

Profs and Pints presents: “Beyond the White Picket Fence,” an exploration of the harsh reality of the idealized 1950s suburb, with Allen Pietrobon, adjunct professor of modern American history at American University and visiting professor at Trinity Washington University.

When recently asked in a survey what year our nation was “greatest,” a large majority of Americans picked some point in the 1950s. President Trump has similarly identified the early 1950s as a period when our country was at its peak. It’s easy to understand how some long for that era. After all, the country was globally respected, the economy boomed, and an abundance of well-paid industrial jobs grew the middle-class. Life was safe and pleasant in the newly built suburbs which had seemed to sprout up from farmlands overnight. About 15 percent of the population, or 20 million Americans, had moved from cities to suburban homes in places like Glenmont, Maryland, or Levittown, Pennsylvania, marking one of the largest migrations in American history. Owning a single-family home with an American-built car in the driveway soon came to symbolize the American dream.

This is the idyllic way the 1950s are remembered today: Welcoming. Friendly. Safe. White. The suburban 1950s ideal embodied the reality of racial division in postwar America, because African-Americans were largely barred from purchasing such suburban homes. As cities emptied of whites, “urban” became synonymous with black, and city centers were viewed as rife with poverty, drugs and crime. The suburbs became a prime battleground for civil-rights activists.

How and why did the unique form of suburban living first arise in America? What are the legacies of the suburbs and how did they shape American politics, culture, race relations, and gender dynamics? What can we learn about our ideas about the 1950s and how they continue to impact American culture and politics today? Considering how the “ideal” of the suburbs continues to invoke deep-seated notions of race, class, and gender, why do so many Americans remember such communities so fondly?

Hear these questions tackled by Professor Allen Pietrobon, who previously fascinated Profs and Pints crowds with great talks on Prohibition, the Gilded Age, and the history of American cuisine. (Listed time is for doors. Talk starts 30 minutes later. Pleas give yourself plenty of time to place any orders and be seated and settled.)

Tired of swiping? Come meet real people in person for great conversation and simple, old school speed dating!

Enjoy a night of meeting local singles in this fun, immersive experience at Big Chief, NE. This is a traditional, no frills, no weird quirks, speed dating happy hour. Full of fun and intellectual conversation with DC Fray staff guiding your experience.

When you check in you will get a numbered name tag, a scorecard, and a raffle ticket! Then, there will be time to mingle before speed dating begins. Our Event Squad Staff will get on the mic to let you know how it all works. Each date is 4 minutes and there will be 2 rounds of multiple dates with a break in between. The next day, we will send you your matches!

Daters will enjoy an extended happy hour and delicious food as well as the chance to win raffle prizes — including gift cards for drinks at Big Chief and Chipotle BOGO gift cards… perfect additions to your upcoming second date!

Cost: $25.00

*For singles in their twenties & thirties

Wednesday, February 20th // 7 – 9 PM

Get over the midweek hump with DC Fray and Maddy’s Bar and Grille for FREE bar bingo every Wednesday at 7-9 PM!

Free to enter. Free to play. Free drinks swag up for grabs. Nothing to lose. Sounds like a plan to us! 

Trivia is hard, Bingo is fun… See you there!

Visit dcfray.com/bingo for more locations, nights, and info.

Long before Academy Awards night rolls around on February 24, you’ve probably assembled you own slate of favorites in the Oscar race. There’s nothing more enjoyable than comparing your picks, talking about the nominated films and performers—and of course, those you felt really should have gotten a nod—with other movie fans.

Washington City Paper film critic Noah Gittell is back for an evening that focuses on all things Oscar, from Academy Awards history and trivia to discussions of this year’s nominations and behind-the-scenes stories. Sip something festive and cast your vote for the winners in several major categories, with the most accurate predictions eligible for prizes after the awards are presented.

Join Chris Dell’Olio, CEO of WebJoint, and Hope Wiseman, Founder of Mary and Main, for a night of networking, education, dinner, and drinks at Johnny Pistolas (2333 18th St NW) on 2/21 at 7 pm as #CannaGatherDC presents:

The Future of Cannabis Retail & Delivery

Tickets RSVP: cannagather.com/dc/february2019/BYT

Use code, BYT, for $5 off tickets. 

w/ Three Days Grace.

Outsiders always leave enduring impressions. By veering away from the pack, these mavericks confidently lead the charge for others to follow. Since 2003, Three Days Grace has staked a spot amongst the hard rock vanguard, quietly breaking records, toppling charts, moving millions of units worldwide, and making history by holding the all-time record for “most #1 singles at Active Rock Radio ever” with 13. The Ontario, Canada quartet—Matt Walst [lead vocals], Barry Stock [lead guitar], Brad Walst [bass], and Neil Sanderson [drums, percussion, keyboards, programming]—continue to blaze that trail on their sixth full-length album, the aptly titled Outsider [RCA Records]. “To me, Outsider represents the journey to find your place,” says Brad. “The world feels crazy at times. We try to get away from that every once in a while. We do our own thing, and we’re comfortable doing it. We have always looked forward—and not backwards. That’s an ongoing theme for us here.”

You’re invited to the most anticipated social event of the year! The Westcott family is hosting their annual extravagant birthday party for their dear twins, Drew and Astrid. On the anniversary of the mysterious death of their mother Elizabeth, the family strives to keep their traditions sacred even as they welcome new blood. The All is One.

Outside, the world lies in turmoil as the Republic grows violent and the Resistance struggles to stay alive. It’s an evening full of secrets, lies, intrigue and power—no matter who you follow or where your loyalties lie.

The Westcotts do love a good theme party. This year we celebrate the “Gods and Goddesses” in a nod to Elizabeth’s love of mythology and art. Audience members dressed in their best interpretation of the theme are more likely to be selected for unique experiences. So dress to impress.

Help uncover the truths of one of the darkest choose-your-own-adventure immersive experiences that TBD has ever presented. With 30 characters to interact with, you’ll find unique one-on-one experiences and a different mystery every time.

Discover why DC Metro Theater Arts says our work is “…close to sensory overload in the best way.”

Please note: Ouroboros contains dark and adult content including, but not necessarily limited to, violence, blood, death, sexually explicit costuming and suggestive language.

(VIP $85 for 7:30 pm entry with extra interaction and a champagne toast, General $65 for 8 pm entry)

Beyond the fog of burning blunts, the sea of whiskey, and forest of empties, you’ll find two sweethearts in a Nashville garage. Just as they were yesterday, the day before that, and years prior. Searching for the perfect combination of string plucking, button pushing, and knob turning to craft the ideal sound to make you forget your world and step into theirs. The aforementioned sweethearts are Jordan Kelley and Jason Huber; known to most as “Cherub.”

It all began in 2010 at Middle Tennessee State University. The two met as Jason was playing around town with local bands and Jordan was crafting what would become known as their first album, Man of the Hour. A few years later, it was the song “Doses & Mimosas” that caught the attention of the public and gained the interest of Columbia Records, who signed the duo in 2013. Their 4 year major label run brought their fans two LP’s, Year of the Caprese and Bleed Gold Piss Excellence, while also sending them around the world playing festivals such as Lollapalooza, Bonnaroo, Glastonbury, Outside Lands, Osheaga, Summer Camp, Summer Sonic, and headlining 4 US tours. Now, a gold record and 130 million Spotify streams later, the bond between them remains “unfuckwithable,” as they construct their newest batch of genre-defying anthems.

From the streets of Bangkok, to the dive bars of Nashville, Cherub has been drawing inspiration from everything around them. “Each one of these songs was written and recorded at different times, in different places across the world,” says Jason. “It seems to make sense, releasing each new song individually, giving us a chance to take you to where we were in our heads when it was created and pair each track with a something visual to tie it together.”

Straying from the common record label strategy of releasing a single or two followed by an album, Cherub has decided to give each new song it’s own time in the sun. “We don’t want anything to get lost,” says Jordan. The new collection of work spans multiple genres while still keeping with the same style of addictively playful melodies Cherub fans have grown to love. It’s a “song first, production later” approach at creating music that may bring some ears back to an earlier time in the duo’s existence. “There’s a certain simplicity in these new songs that remind me of the first few Cherub records,” says Jason.

There’s no doubt that the latest Cherub efforts will win over their existing audience and draw new listeners to their established brand of debauchery. From your ears to your heart, like searching for room on their bodies for a new tattoo, they’ll find a way.

Come sweat, stretch and distill it all from the inside out

60-minute power flow

Saturday, February 23, 2019 11am-12pm

Republic Restoratives

Yoga class taught by Ari Isaacman Bevacqua | YogiAri.com | Instagram: Ari_NYT

Assists and demos by Pat McNally | Instagram: Mcnall.E

Register in advance for $5 off:

$25 includes yoga class + craft cocktail of your choice following class

$15 includes yoga class + a mocktail of your choice following class

Day of purchase:

$30 includes yoga class + craft cocktail of your choice following class

$20 includes yoga class + a mocktail of your choice following class

BYOM

bring your own mat

Questions? Email Ari at [email protected]