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This is a super important weekend as it marks the 57th anniversary of the March on Washington; thousands are expected to turn out to observe the event, and there’s lots of programming surrounding it. Before we get into the details (as well as everything else happening both virtually and IRL), let’s talk about some things you might’ve missed from the BYT universe this week:

Friday August 28th

  • The Rev. Al Sharpton’s Get Your Knee Off Our Necks Commitment March will already be underway as you’re reading this, but the actual march is slated to begin at 1pm. (Remember to stay hydrated and wear a mask.)
  • (You can join up with the DC/DMV Collective Action Protest of local DMV organizations as they stand together in solidarity and head to the march; they’re meeting at the HRC Building at 9:30am and leaving at 10am.)
  • There will also be live mural painting at the National Building Museum as part of Murals That Matter: Activism Through Public Art, which opens at 9am on the West Lawn.
  • In terms of tunes, Oceanator has a virtual album release show happening via BABY TV at 8pm ET. Tickets start at $5.
  • Angel Olsen is also set to go live via NOONCHORUS at 9pm ET for $17.
  • More into dancing? Yaeji is taking over Boiler Room at 7pm ET to raise funds for the Bail Project.
  • Plus Outside Lands is Inside Lands this year, and will stream virtually via Twitch starting at 7pm ET; there will be a mix of old and new sets, but you can expect live ones from Tycho, TOKiMONSTA and more.
  • For movie vibes, head to Songbyrd for an outdoor screening of Krush Groove; $25 minimum spend per table.
  • Plus the National Museum of the American Indian is screening documentary film More Than A Word at 7pm tonight (and 3pm tomorrow).
  • You can also always have dinner with Michael Moore via Politics & Prose’s Zoom series at 6pm ET.
  • Or if you’re after queer community, hit up Books Are Magic’s first LGBTQ+ Open Mic with George Abraham and Luther Hughes; happening via Zoom at 6pm ET.
  • Just want some virtual spooks? Hit up a live streamed ghost hunt via The Fauquier History Museum at the Old Jail; starts at 7pm ET, tickets are $12.

Saturday August 29th

Sunday August 30th

  • For starters, you can go on a paw paw foraging expedition with H St. Farms starting at 9am; tickets start at $30.
  • Later, Funk Parade Photo Gallery is going on today starting at 11am ET at Eaton DC.
  • 11:Eleven Gallery is reopening this weekend, too, and has teamed up with High Fashion Thrift for a pop-up vibe; swing by from 3pm to 7pm.
  • Speaking of 3pm, it’s the final event for Hirshhorn’s Respect Her Crank: A Go-Go Herstory Festival; register online to attend.
  • Miss IDLES yesterday? Catch another live stream today at 7pm ET for (again) about $13.
  • More into TV? Tonight is the season finale of Wynonna Earp on Syfy at 10pm ET.
  • PLUS the MTV VMAs are set to kick off at 9pm ET.
  • (You can also do what I’m doing, aka watching Wolfsburg *hopefully* kick Lyon’s ass in the UEFA Women’s Champions League final at 2pm ET; it’s streaming on CBS All Access, you can get a free trial for a week if that makes a difference, SUPPORT WOMEN’S SPORTS.)
  • Too lowbrow? Go the movie route instead; Loudoun Arts Film Festival’s digital programming has officially kicked off, meaning you can stream 20 feature-length films and 80 shorts.
  • If you’re down for a drive, the Howard County Fair is offering drive-thru fair food from noon until 8pm. (Funnel cakes, fried Oreos, boardwalk fries…the works.)
  • Meanwhile, Perry’s is hosting a drag dinner on the roof at 7pm and 8:30pm; be sure to make reservations so they can plan ahead re: safety measures.

Once again, we hope you stay safe, mobilized and vigilant (AND HYDRATED) out there this weekend. In the meantime, did we miss something? Drop us a line at [email protected]
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