Doing, Reading, Eating, Watching – March 11th 2024

March 11, 2024 – March 17, 2024

Doing

Ward 8 Candidate Forum on Transportation Issues
What: Anacostia Parks and Community Collaborative, Washington Area Bicyclist Association, Ward 8 Bike Alliance, and the Historic Anacostia Block Association (HABA) are excited to host a transportation forum for candidates for Ward 8 DC Council. The forum will take place via Zoom on. The candidates will be answering your questions and addressing your concerns about the future of transportation infrastructure in Ward 8. 
Where: Zoom
When: March 11th, 2024 | 6-8pm
Tickets: Ward 8 Candidate Forum on Transportation Issues

Profs & Pints DC: The Who Left Ireland
What: Profs and Pints DC presents: “Those Who Left Ireland,” a look at what drove the Irish diaspora and at the destinies of the Emerald Isle’s emigrants, with Matthew Dziennik, associate professor of History at the United States Naval Academy and scholar of the British Empire.
Where: Penn Social 801 E St NW, Washington DC
When: March 511th, 2024 6 – 830pm
Tickets: $15 Profs & Pints DC: Those Who Left Ireland

Late Night Stand Up: St Patrick’s Day Theme
What:  A terrifying(ly funny) take on stand-up comedy, hosted by Justine Morris and Anthony Madalone. KISS THE BLARNEY STONE (AND THESE BUTT CHEEKS)! Stage Fright is BACK with a ST. PADDY’S edition of the show! Come celebrate your favorite two Irish comedians (Justine & Anthony) and celebrate our culture early with all night happy hour and loads of laughs.
Where: 1340 U Street Northwest Washington, D.C.
When: March 11th, 2024
Tickets: Free LATE NIGHT STAND UP COMEDY

Isekai: Blooming Parallel Worlds
What: You are invited to the 7th annual celebration of cherry blossoms at ARTECHOUSE DC! This year, the ARTECHOUSE Studio explores multiple universes of blossoms in ISEKAI: Blooming Parallel Worlds, inspired by the Isekai genre of Anime. Over the years we have invited almost a million visitors to share in the Cherry Blossoms’ beauty, producing springtime exhibitions inspired by all-female artists, Ukiyo-e (a traditional Japanese style of art) , climate change, and the power of our natural world. Each exhibition connects us to our surroundings through innovative technology and one-of-a-kind digital storytelling. 
Where: ARTECHOUSE DC, 1238 Maryland Ave SW, Washington, DC 20024
When: March 9th – June 1st, 2024
Tickets: ISEKAI: Blooming Parallel Worlds | ARTECHOUSE

An Evening Arlyn Osbourne for Sugarcane
What: Join us for an evening of treats and sweet insights from Arlyn Osborne in conversation with Washington Post Staff Writer Becky Krystal for SUGARCANE: SWEET RECIPES FROM MY HALF-FILIPINO KITCHEN.
Where: Bold Fork Books 3064 Mount Pleasant Street Northwest Washington, DC
When: March 12th, 2024 7pm
Tickets: $8 SUGARCANE Tickets

Spontaneous Conversation
What: Join Spur Local and District Bridges for an evening of natural wine and community-driven conversation. We’ll be tasting a selection of five wines, each inspired and paired with a question that explores our local community, collective resources, and how we can work together towards a common goal. Tickets include all tastings and snacks from Sonny’s Pizza. A portion of the proceeds will be donated to District Bridges.
Where: Doubles & Sonny’s Pizza 3118 Georgia Avenue Northwest Washington, DC
When: March 12th, 2024 | 6-8pm
Tickets: $30 Spontaneous Conversation | Sonny’s Pizza

2024 Congressional Hockey Challenge
What: The Congressional Hockey Challenge is an annual ice hockey game for charity featuring federal lawmakers, congressional staff and administration officials from across the political spectrum against lobbyists representing a broad array of interests.
Where: Medstar Capitals Iceplex 627 N Glebe Rd SUITE 800 Arlington, VA
When: March 12th, 2024 | 7pm
Tickets: $10 Congressional Hockey Challenge

Civic Learning Week National Forum
What: Civic Learning Week (CLW) is hosted annually by iCivics and seeks to highlight the importance of civic education in sustaining and strengthening constitutional democracy in the United States. By highlighting the civic knowledge, skills, and dispositions that provide the foundation for an informed and engaged populace, CLW seeks to further energize the movement to prioritize civic education across the nation.

Where: George Washington University Media & Public Affairs Building 805 21st St NW Washington, DC
When: March 12th, 2024 | 8am
Tickets: Free Civic Learning Week National Forum Tickets

El Mercat: Flamenco Night
What: Join us on March 12th for our next Flamenco Night! We’ll be joined by Miguelito, Mariana, Hector and Kevin for another electrifying evening.
Where: 101 Gibbs St Unit C Rockville, MD
When: March 12th, 2024
Tickets: Events — El Mercat

Tuesday Improve Comedy
What: Amazing live comedy made up on the spot! 1 hour, 4 shows, 1 night you’ll never forget 🎉 Show is completely free and open to the public. RSVP encouraged but not required.
Where: City State Brewing 705 EDGEWOOD ST NE, Washington, DC
When: March 12th, 2024 6:30-8:30pm
Tickets: Free RSVP to 3.12.24 Tuesday Impro

Landmark Lecture Commemorative Spaces
What: Join Judy Scott Feldman, founding member and chair of the National Mall Coalition, to take a look at the historical evolution of the Mall, consider what is missing and examine modern proposals to improve the American story on the Mall.
Where: Tudor Place 1644 31st Street, NW | Washington, DC
When: March 12th, 2024 6:30-8:30pm
Tickets: Landmark Lecture: Commemorative Spaces: The National Mall

Elastic Public Sector Summit
What: Government agencies are confronting a new era of challenges in extracting value from their data. As the volume and velocity of data from mission and operations, cybersecurity systems, IoT and edge devices, cloud application traces, and now generative AI keep growing, agency leaders need more effective ways to capitalize on the value of all that data.
Where: Ritz-Carlton, Pentagon City 1250 South Hayes Street Arlington, VA
When: March 13th, 2024 8am-1:30pm
Tickets: Elastic Public Sector Summit

Federal Zero Trust Summit
What: At the summit, you’ll have the opportunity to hear from industry experts, government officials, and thought leaders who will share their insights and best practices on implementing a Zero Trust approach to security. Discover how organizations are embracing this innovative concept to protect their networks, data, and applications.
Where: Marriott Marquis, 901 Massachusetts Avenue NW Washington, DC
When: March 13th, 2024 | 7:30-3pm
Tickets: ATARC’s Federal Zero Trust Summit

National Gallery Nights: Color Theory
What: Enjoy performances–inspired by all the colors of the rainbow–by Hot Club of Baltimore, DJ Lady Lavender, and DJ Underdog.
Where: National Gallery of Art East Building 4th St and Constitution Ave NW Washington DC
When: March 14th, 2024 6 – 9pm
Tickets: Color Theory

The Feels IRL For Single Identifying Humans
What: This event is for you if you’re currently dating. If you’re exploring mindful connection. If you’re aligned with the fact that the event skews hetero. You don’t gotta be actively looking for ‘your person’ – but it’d be fun if you were open to finding ’em.
Where: Yours Truly 11343 New Hampshire Ave NW, Washington DC
When: March 14th, 2024 | 6:30 – 9:30pm
Tickets: the feels DC 6

The Best Political Trivia Night In DC
What: Test your useless knowledge about politics over adult beverages with a roomful of like-minded people. Participants can win drinks, food and even REAL CASH PRIZES!
Where: Blackfinn DC1620 I Street Northwest Washington, DC
When: March 14th, 2024 | 6:30 – 8:30pm
Tickets: Free The New Republic Presents: The Best Political Night in DC! Tickets,

Wunder Garen’s St Patrick’s Day Weekend
What: A weekend long celebration of St. Patrick’s Day beginning on March 15th. Get into the spirit with green beer, Guinness drafts, specialty cocktails, games, live music, and DJ Dance parties to celebrate St. Paddy’s weekend!
Where: Wunder Garten 1101 First St NW Washington, DC
When: March 15th – 17th, 2024
Tickets: Free Wunder Garten’s St. Patrick’s Day Weekend Tickets

March Puzzle Swap
What: DC Puzzle Swap is a volunteer run, puzzle loving group that gets together in person to swap puzzles. We are always free and always inclusive to all people. Join us for a puzzle exchange meet-up, we will have an active puzzle swap AND a live puzzle time. Feel free to stay the two hours – there is food and drink (and fellow puzzle friends!). Or pop by for two minutes and drop and swap. It’s up to you.
Where: The Roost 1401 Pennsylvania Ave SE, Washington DC
When: March 16th, 2024 | 11am
Tickets: Free March Puzzle Swap

Ireland At The Wharf
What: The Wharf and Kirwan’s Irish Pub are bringing the luck of the Irish to the waterfront with our free Ireland at The Wharf festival. Enjoy all the fun of a true Irish festival with Guinness, Jameson, rugby, and bands. Sláinte!
Where: Songbyrd 540 Penn St NE Washington, DC
When: March 16th, 2024 12 – 6pm
Tickets: Free Ireland at The Wharf

Profs & Pints: Ireland 101
What: Profs and Pints DC presents: “Ireland 101,” a Saint Patrick’s Day introduction to the Emerald Isle’s language, poetry, stories, and songs, with Seán Ó Coistealbha, Fulbright foreign language teaching assistant at Catholic University. Start your Saint Patrick’s Day off the smart way with a crash course on Ireland’s language and culture from Seán Ó Coistealbha, a native of An Spideal and accomplished poet and actor currently working with the Catholic University of America’s Irish Studies program.
Where: 801 E St NW Washington DC
When: March 17th, 2024 2 – 4pm
Tickets: $15 Profs & Pints DC: Ireland 101 Tickets

Following The Thread
What: Four short films approach the primarily matriarchal traditions and legacies of fabric creation, handweaving and embroidery in Scotland, Palestine, Chile, and Peru. This program centers the direct voices and experiences of Indigenous artisans who connect their individual commitment and skill in visual communication to their respective ancestral cultures.
Where: National Gallery Of Art East Building 4th St and Constitution Ave NW Washington DC
When: March 17th, 2024 2 – 4pm
Tickets: Following the Thread

Reading

Author: Wole Talabi 
Title: Convergence Problems
Description:  From the Hugo, Nebula, Locus and Nommo award nominated author of Shigidi and The Brass Head Of Obalufon comes a stunning new collection of stories that investigate the rapidly changing role of technology and belief in our lives as we search for meaning, for knowledge, for justice; constantly converging on our future selves.
Publisher: Daw Books
Release Date: Feb 13th, 2024

Author: Lauren Markham
Title: A Map of Future Ruins: On Borders and Belonging
Description: This stunning meditation on nostalgia, heritage, and compassion asks us to dismantle the stories we’ve been told–and told ourselves–in order to naturalize the forms of injustice we’ve come to understand as order.
Publisher: Riverhead Books
Release Date: Feb 13th, 2024

Author: Laurence Ralph 
Title: Sito: An American Teenager and the City That Failed Him
Description: A riveting and heart-wrenching story of violence, grief and the American justice system, exploring the systemic issues that perpetuate gang participation in one of the wealthiest cities in the country, through the story of one teenager.
Publisher: Grand Central Publishing
Release Date: Feb 20th, 2024

Author: Kwame Alexander
Title: This Is the Honey: An Anthology of Contemporary Black Poets
Description: A breathtaking poetry collection on hope, heart, and heritage from the most prominent and promising Black poets and writers of our time, edited by #1 New York Times bestselling author Kwame Alexander.
Publisher: Little Brown and Company
Release Date: January 30, 2024

Author: Morgan Parker
Title: Women of Good Fortune
Description: Dubbed a voice of her generation, poet and writer Morgan Parker has spent much of her adulthood in therapy, trying to square the resonance of her writing with the alienation she feels in nearly every aspect of life, from her lifelong singleness to a battle with depression. She traces this loneliness to an inability to feel truly safe with others and a historic hyperawareness stemming from the effects of slavery.In a collection of essays as intimate as being in the room with Parker and her therapist, Parker examines America’s cultural history and relationship to Black Americans through the ages. 
Publisher: One World
Release Date: March 12th, 2024

Eating

Join Rustico Alexandria for Foam Week! Starting on Wednesday, March 13th, we’ll feature a total of 9 beers produced by our friends at Foam Brewers from Burlington, Vermont! Don’t miss your chance to try this special lineup of IPAs — including new collaborations with Other Half (Made Up Dream), and North Park (Do You Computer?), plus Echoes, a Hazy Double IPA brewed with local hops! We even have cans of Canvas (Hazy Pale Ale) and Heavy Water (Stout) to pour!

Join us for a delightful evening at Spices Asian Restaurant in the heart of Cleveland Park Thursday March 14th. Indulge in an exquisite dining experience where the flavors of Asian cuisine and the richness of sake come together in perfect harmony. Spices’ talented chefs will craft a delectable 4-course menu featuring a variety of mouthwatering dishes, expertly paired with a selection of premium sakes. 

The Mirror, is an unassuming speakeasy tucked away in DC’s Downtown neighborhood. They serve classic cocktails in their moody space where the secret front door is behind a mirror, paying homage to the prohibition era. In 2021, the team opened Never Looked Better in Blagden Alley, which is Coles and McClelland’s exploration of the dark ages of cocktails before 2004 – before the craft movement and speakeasies took over the industry. 

Michele’s: Now open on Mondays with a stellar burger menu, happy hour, and Thursday evening live music! Every Monday, treat yourself to Chef Matt Baker’s new burger night with special drink features! The team is excited to be offering new dishes like the Baby Smash, the OG Smash, Frenchie Burger and Salmon Burger. Plus, unwind with friends at their new Happy Hour, Monday through Thursday from 4:00PM-6:30PM with signature cocktails and new half shell specials featuring discounted raw bar with fresh oysters and ocean flavors. On Thursday evenings, guests can enjoy live music by soulful acoustic artist Audrey Snow along with prime & premium cuts of steak.

 Lutèce: Celebrate Women’s History Month with a powerhouse female leadership team! Looking for female owned and operated restaurants to support this Women’s History Month? Look no further than Lutèce, Washingtonian’s #2 Very Best Restaurant 2024. Lutèce is owned by The Popal Family and powerhouse restaurateur Fatima Popal, managed by longtime DC hospitality expert & General Manager Elizabeth Parker, and led by Chef Isabel Coss, a FOOD & WINE Best New Chef 2023. Stop by for lunch with your ladies on Saturday or Sunday or make a reservation to taste their neo-bistro stylings during the week!

Watching

Art Of Love
Genre: Drama
Release date: March 14th, 2024
Where to stream: Netflix

Irish Wish
Genre: Romcom
Release Date: March 15th, 2024
Where to Stream: Netflix

Self Reliance
Genre: Action, Comedy
Release date: Jan 12th, 2024
Where to stream: Hulu

Hannah Gadsby’s Gender Agenda
Genre: Comedy Special
Streaming Release: March 5th, 2024
Where to stream: Netflix

Young Royal’s Season 3
Genre: Drama
Release date: March 11th, 2024
Where to stream: Netflix