March 6th, 2023 – March 13th, 2023
It’s almost one of my favorite times of the year!! It’s almost SXSW time!! I’m kinda sad because I don’t think I’m going to make it this year because I haven’t been hired (YET) for anything in Austin this year but never say never!! I definitely want to go but not sure it aligns yet so we shall see!!! It’s one of my faves, especially after they added comedy!!
SXSW Conference & Festivals | March 10-19, 2023
What: South by Southwest (aka SXSW) celebrates the convergence of tech, film, music, education, and culture. Join us in Austin, Texas for SXSW 2023!
Where: Austin, TX
When: March 10-19, 2023
Tickets: https://www.sxsw.com/
Doing – March 2023
Trivia Mondays
What: Mark your calendars! Every Monday is Trivia Night at Wunder Garten with host Mark Lloyd! Bring your friends and test your knowledge to win prizes and glory. If you are looking for fun and originality, then Wunder Garten’s trivia night is for you.
Where: Wunder Garten, 1101 First Street Northeast Washington, DC 20002
When: Every Monday
Tickets: Free
Adult Line Dance Class
What: Be the life of the party! Learn all the latest line dances and BRING IT to the next family function or holiday party! Come learn soul line dancing in a fun, relaxing, judgement-free zone to the “soulful” sounds of old school, new school, R & B, Hip Hop and Contemporary hits! Bring a friend or come alone! This social dancing phenomenon is an easy and energizing way to get some exercise while enjoying great music and good company!
Where: LDW Studios 8000 Marlboro Pike District Heights, MD 20747
When: Monday 6th, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM EST
Tickets: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/adult-line-dance-class-tickets-211605697337?aff=ebdssbdestsearch
The Comedy Shuffle (Stand-up with Live Color Commentary)
What: At the Comedy Shuffle, a comic (any comic) does their little jokes while a seasoned comic (also lit and w/ a mic) interrupts them. If the joke doesn’t initially work, the Shuffler’s burns do. The Shuffler can end their set at any time (if it’s not going well), or let the comic go a little longer to find some brand-new material (in a supportive, but accountable atmosphere).
Where: The Bier Baron Tavern and DC Comedy Loft, 1523 22nd Street NW Washington, DC 20037 United States
When: March 6th, 8:00 PM – 9:30 PM EST
Tickets: Free
Virtual Writing Hour with the National Portrait Gallery
What: Free Weekly Bingo Series. Get out of the house and turn your Tuesday into fun with DC Fray and The Fainting Goat for FREE, in-person, bingo series running on Tuesdays from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Fray will provide the game night host, bingo materials including daubers, and awesome prizes.
Where: The Fainting Goat, 1330 U Street NW Washington, DC 20009
When: Tuesday 7th, 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM EST
Tickets: Free
Full Moon Intention Circle: Root3d Full Moon Masterclass
What: Join us for this monthly offering where we’ll harness the power of the full moon to set intentions, practice mindfulness and self-reflection, and call upon the energies of Mother Earth to release any blockages and help us to manifest our desires.
Where: Online
When: March 7th, 8:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Tickets: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/full-moon-intention-circle-root3d-full-moon-masterclass-tickets-547733424417?aff=ebdsoporgprofile
Profs & Pints DC: The Science of Making Friends
What: Friends matter. They’ve been shown to improve mental and physical health, with one study of very happy people finding that their most defining characteristic was being socially connected. Profs and Pints DC presents: “The Science of Making Friends,” with Marisa G. Franco, assistant clinical professor of psychology at the University of Maryland’s Honors College and author of the New York Times best-seller Platonic: How the Science of Attachment Can Help You Make–and Keep—Friends.
Where: Little Penn Coffeehouse, 801 E Street, NW, Washington, DC 20004
When: March 8, 6:00 PM — 8:30 PM EST
Tickets: https://profsandpints.ticketleap.com/friendship/dates/Mar-08-2023_at_0600PM
International Women’s Day with The Overlook Quartet & Sayaka Tanikawa
What: Celebrate International Women’s Day with a tantalizing performance by The Overlook Quartet joined by pianist Sayaka Tanikawa in partnership with the Arts Club of Washington.
Where: Arts Club of Washington 2017 I Street NW Washington, DC 20006
When: Mar 8, 7:00 PM EST
Tickets: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/international-womens-day-with-the-overlook-quartet-sayaka-tanikawa-tickets-517019748987?aff=web
Black Girls Rock!® Rock Like a Girl – Kayla Ortiz
What: Rising R&B star Kayla Ortiz is a singer, songwriter, and harpist based in Los Angeles, CA. Her debut album Love Me Enough uniquely combines her sweet yet sultry voice with the soulful, melodic tone of the project.
Where: Millennium Stage, Kennedy Center
When: March 9th, 6p.m.
Tickets: https://www.kennedy-center.org/whats-on/millennium-stage/2023/03-march/bgr-who-rocks-next9/
Black Girls Bond™ Opening Party
What: Join us as we kick off BGR!FEST™ 2023 with the BLACK GIRLS BOND™ Opening Party. Featuring Be’la Dona, Mumu Fresh, and DJ Aktive!
Where: Studio K, Kennedy Center
When: March 9th, 7:30p.m.
Tickets: https://www.kennedy-center.org/whats-on/explore-by-genre/hip-hop/2022-2023/opening-night-party/
RIOT! Funny Women Stand Up
What: Join us for RIOT! Funny Women Stand Up, a special comedy event in celebration of Women’s History Month. Leading performers from across the comedic landscape come together to celebrate women in the arts through laughter!
Where: Concert Hall, Kennedy Center
When: March 9th, 8PM
Tickets: https://www.kennedy-center.org/whats-on/explore-by-genre/comedy/2022-2023/riot/
Bad Bunny Birthday Bash
What: Club Dance – From the partiers behind ‘NOCHE DE VERANO SIN TI’ comes BBBB – a special edition dance party for fans of Bad Bunny. 🥳
Where: Howard Theatre, 620 T Street NW, Washington D.C., DC 20001
When: March 10th, 8PM
Tickets: https://www.ticketweb.com/event/noche-de-verano-sin-ti-howard-theatre-tickets/12836515?pl=howardtheatre&refid=site&spMailingID=9112724&spUserID=ODQ1OTMxNjEzMDUS1&spJobID=1660459849&spReportId=MTY2MDQ1OTg0OQS2
BGR!FEST™ After Dark: Who Rocks Next?
What: BGR!FEST™ After Dark presents the WHO ROCKS NEXT stage, a concert and celebration spotlighting women music artists and the next generation of rising talent as part of its signature concert series. Experience the live performances featuring Philadelphia artist AAries, rising star Kenya Vaun, and DJ Ty Alexander.
Where: Studio K, Kennedy Center
When: March 10th, 9:30PM
Tickets: https://www.kennedy-center.org/whats-on/explore-by-genre/hip-hop/2022-2023/who-rocks-next/
MOVE! Women’s Rights from Isadora Duncan to NOW
What: Join Word Dance Theater, musicians, and actors on a journey through time to explore the historic women’s rights movement and how it inspires us in 2023 to seek greater civic engagement and equity for all populations and particularly women.
Where: Theatre Atlas Performing Arts Center
When: March 10, 8:00 pm
Tickets: https://atlasarts.my.salesforcesites.com/ticket/#/instances/a0F6S00000ncwNjUAI
Indigenous Women Weavers of Chiapas
What: Master weavers and embroiderers María López Ruíz, María de la Luz Gómez Martínez, Anita Ara Pérez, and Juana López Díaz of Los Altos de Chiapas, Mexico, will demonstrate the backstrap weaving technique and discuss their community-based work and experience improving the ethical production and trade of weaving products by Indigenous women’s cooperatives.
Where: Potomac Atrium
When: March 11, 12 – 4 PM
Tickets: Free
Blue
What: A family and community struggle when a police officer kills a teenager in the D.C. premiere of Jeanine Tesori and Tazewell Thompson’s acclaimed new opera.
Where: Eisenhower Theater, Kennedy Center
When: March 11th, 7PM
Tickets: https://www.kennedy-center.org/wno/home/2022-2023/blue/
Winston Hodges
What: Winston Hodges is from DC by way of Richmond, and he is bringing his special brand of southern charm and edgy wit to the DC Comedy Loft for a one-of-a-kind special taping.
Where: The Comedy Loft Of DC, 1523 22nd St NW, Washington DC 20037
When: March 11th, 8PM
Tickets: Available at the door
ImportExpo 2023
What: ImportExpo Washington DC is back for 2023. DMV’s largest sport compact car show since 2015. Expect some of the hottest car builds in the industry and only at IMPORTEXPO on Sunday March 12th.
Where: Walter E. Washington Convention Center, 801 MT Vernon Place NW, Washington, DC 20001
When: March 12th
Tickets: https://www.importexpo.net/washington-dc-1
The Cost of Living: An Observation of The Resistance, Resilience and Joy Of The Black Woman
What: Enjoy an exhibit curated by Nikki Brooks which centers around Black Women and femme artists transforming the trauma and silence of making ends meet into resilience and triumph. This exhibit examines that struggle through the lens of historically disenfranchised Black women in America.
Where: Dupont Underground, 19 Dupont Circle, NW
When: March 12th, all-day
Tickets: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-cost-of-living-opening-reception-tickets-534965164207?aff=odeimcmailchimp&mc_eid=68f55e4f69&mc_cid=9ef25f781a
READING – March 2023
Author: Tlotlo
Title: Womb City
Description: Womb city imagines a dark and deadly future Botswana , rich with culture and true folklore, which begs the question: How far must one go to destroy the structures of inequality upon which a society was founded? How far must a mother go to save the life of her child?
Publisher: Erewhon Books
Release Date: April 2023
Author: Rachel Howzell Hall
Title: What Never Happened: A Thriller
Description: Colette “Coco” Weber has relocated to her Catalina Island home, where twenty years before, she was the sole survivor of a deadly home invasion. All coco wants is to see her aunt Gwen, get as far away from her ex as soon as possible, and get back to her craft—writing obituaries. As coco begins to draw connections between a serial killer’s crime and her own family tragedy, she fears that the secrets on Catalina Island might be too deep to survive. Because whoever is watching her is hell-bent on finally putting her past to rest.
Publisher: Thomas & Mercer
Release Date: July 11, 2023
Author: Tananarive Due
Title: The Reformatory: A Novel
Description: Robert Stephen Jones Jr. Is sent to Gracetown School for boys for kicking a white boy’s leg. But Gracetown School isn’t any reform school. As Robert finds, it’s a segregated school that is haunted form the boys who died in there.
Publisher: Gallery/ Saga Press
Release Date: October 31, 2023
Author: Colson Whitehead
Title: Crook Manifesto; A novel
Description: It’s 1971. Trash piles up on streets, crime is at an all-time high, the city is careening towards bankruptcy, and a shooting war has broken out between the NYPD and the Black Liberation Army. Amidst this collective nervous breakdown furniture store owner and ex-fence Ray Carney tries to keep his head down and his business thriving. His days moving stolen goods around the city are over. It’s strictly the straight-and-narrow for him until he needs Jackson 5 tickets for his daughter May, and he decides to hit up his old police contact Munson, fixer extraordinaire. But Munson has his own favors to ask Carney and staying out of the game gets a lot more complicated – and exactly.
Publisher: Doubleday
Release Date: July 18, 2023
Author: Ladee Hubbard
Title: The Last Suspicious Holdout
Description: A collection of twelve stories that each take place in an advancing year, highlighting life in an unarmed suburban area in the US. Many of the stories are interconnected and reflect common experiences and struggles of the individuals living there.
Publisher: HarperCollins
Release Date: March 7, 2023
Eating – March 2023
Barca Pier & Wine Bar
Alexandria’s Spanish eatery will be reopening once again, in anticipation of their two-year anniversary. Guests are invited to celebrate with an all-day happy hour special from 11:30 am – 11:00 pm. Happy Hour specials include $6 Stone Fruit Sangria and Pomelo Sangria, $7 select wines by the glass, and $7 tapas. Tapas selections include Chickpea Hummus, Patatas Bravas, Serrano Ham Croquetas, Pan Con Tomate and Tzatziki and Marinated Olives.
Cuisine: Spanish Tapas
Location: 2 Pioneer Mill Way, Alexandria, VA 22314, United States
Opening Date: Reopening March 6th
Imperfecto: Celebrate International Women’s Month w/ Women in Wine to (MON, 3/6)
On Monday, March 6th, join Sommelier Raquel Ortega at Michelin-starred Imperfecto to celebrate International Women’s Month! This very special Women in Wine event will welcome Juliette Monmousseau from the Bouvet Ladubay property in the Loire Valley. Since 1851, Bouvet Ladubay has been one of France’s greatest producers of méthode traditionnelle sparkling wine. For Bouvet Ladubay, wine is a living art that must be practiced with wisdom, uniting tradition, experience, and the most finely tuned technology in the creation of refined, handcrafted wines of impeccable quality and consistency. Guests can enjoy delicious wines expertly paired with cuisine from Michelin-starred chef and recent James Beard semifinalist, Enrique Limardo. Tickets here.
Destino: New chef embraces a playful menu by collaborating with Guerrero, Mexico natives
Destino is excited to officially announce that Chef Blaine Welsh has taken over as Chef at Destino. Over the last few months Chef Blaine has created a fresh, playful new menu that embraces whimsy while also honoring traditional Mexican techniques. Chef Blaine has called on Head Tortillera and Destination Unknown Partner, Yesenia Neri-Diaz, and various other Mexican natives on the Destino team to create the new menu. Highlights include the “Cavatelli en Nogada,” Yesi and Blaine’s take on the national dish of Mexico the Chile en Nogada, and the “Apio,” a vegan smoked celery root steak with celery root puree, apple and fresno salsa, and mint.
Pupatella: Neapolitan pizzeria launches Smoked Salmon Pizza for meatless Fridays
Looking for meatless lunch and dinner options on Fridays during Lent (or throughout the entire week)? Neapolitan pizzeria, Pupatella, just launched a new menu item for the Spring–a Smoked Salmon Pizza. For a limited time only (2/27 – 4/9), dine in at any participating Pupatella location to try the new dish featuring smoked salmon, capers, red onions, cherry tomatoes, lemon slices, arugula, and shredded Parmesan cheese ($16).
Pizza Serata: Buy One, Get One Pizza Every Monday and Tuesday in March!
Pizza Serata is offering a buy one, get one free pizza every Monday and Tuesday during the month of March to celebrate March Madness! Buy one pizza, get one free (of equal or lesser value) via UberEATS only. Keep things classic with Michelin-starred Chef Chris Morgan’s cheese pizzas (made with house-made mozzarella) or try a new offering such as “The Delbar” pizza featuring fried calamari, vodka sauce, and arrabiata.
Mi Vida: Newly launched Bottomless bevs at lunch, brunch, and dinner
It’s a fiesta any time of the day at Mi Vida 14th street with their new “Fiesta De Bebidas” bottomless drinks program! Guests can enjoy 90 minutes of free-flowing drinks for just $29 per guest at brunch and lunch and $39 per guest at dinner. This offer is only available at the 14th street location.
Estuary: “Rush Hour” prix fixe lunch and happy hour
Elevate your work week lunch with a three-course meal from Chef Ria Montes featuring Caesar salad, braised short rib, carrot cake, and more for $50 per person available from 11:30am-3:30pm (Mon – Fri). End your day with happy hour from 4:00 pm – 5:30 pm (Mon – Fri). Happy hour includes light bites, beer, wine, and cider. Menus available here.
Las Gemelas: Early Bloom Frozen Daiquiri
The beloved taqueria at La Coseches is gearing up for warmer weather and Cherry Blossom season with their new “Early Bloom Frozen Daiquiri.” The refreshing frozen drink includes Rum, Maraschino, Rose Blossom Cordial, Lime, and Grapefruit, and will be available now throughout Cherry Blossom season!
Watching – March 2023
Netflix
Show: Eva Lasting
Genre: Drama
Release Date: February 2023
Netflix
Show: Eva Lasting
Genre: Drama
Release Date: February 2023
Hulu
Show: Will Trent
Genre: Police Procedural
Release Date: January 2023
Hulu
Show: Accused
Genre: Anthology
Release Date: January 2023
Disney+
Show: The Mandalorian
Genre: Adventure/Fiction
Release Date: March 2023
Disney+
Show: Chang can dunk
Genre: Sports Film
Release Date: March 2023
Peacock
Show: The Way Home
Genre: Drama/Fantasy
Release Date: January 2023
Peacock
Show: Poker Face
Genre: Comedy/Drama
Release Date: January 2023
HBO
Show: The Last of Us
Genre: Thriller
Release Date: January 2023
HBO
Show: The Climb HBO
Genre: Adventure/Comedy
Release Date: January 2023
Apple TV
Show: Sharper
Genre: Drama
Release Date: February 2023
Apple TV
Show: Plane
Genre: Action/Thriller
Release Date: January 2023
