Check out a handful of the many events happening in the DMV this weekend. To keep up with all the fun, don’t forget to check out the Washington Informer Calendar.
Keep your outlook vibrant and remember, there’s always something happening in the DMV to keep your spirit— and social life— lit.
Thursday, Nov. 12
Spoken Word Poetry Album Listening Party
6 p.m. | Free with donation
American Poetry Museum, 716 Monroe Street NE #25th, Washington, D.C., 20017
At the American Poetry Museum, enjoy a casual, creative, and intimate evening showcasing “LYRICAL ANALYSIS: The Evidence of Things Unseen,” the debut album by international award-winning poet Lyrical Faith.
Hosted by Konshens the MC, the listening party features witty, captivating storytelling shaped by sounds of hip-hop, R&B, and gospel.
Friday, Nov. 13
Love Isn’t Blind Live Comedy/Dating Show
7 p.m. | $29.02+
National Union Building, 918 F Street NW, Washington, D.C., 20004
Four men. One bachelorette. The twist? The men can’t speak.
Instead, host Allison Goldberg calls their moms and searches their phones. It’s led to three marriages –– which means the moms are better at this than the apps.
As seen on NBC’s California Live, The Tamron Hall Show, in LA Magazine, Time Out, and more, catch D.C.’s final showing of “Love Isn’t Blind” on Friday, Nov. 13.
Everyone gets wristbands by relationship status, so it works for date night, girls’ night, or bring-your-single-friend night.
Visit loveisntblind.com for more information, including contestant applications.
Musée Noir: A Mosaic of Black Womanhood
7 p.m. | $23.18
Cramton Auditorium, Childers Hall, 2455 6th Street NW, Washington, D.C., 20059
Every woman has a story worthy of center stage. Through each exhibit in this showcase, Alpha Chapter, Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. invites audiences to witness the many dimensions that compose the portrait of Black womanhood–– from the traditions and legacies inherited to the individuality and the strength embodied in each piece.
Join in on a night dedicated to honoring the stories, triumphs, and complexities that make Black womanhood its own masterpiece.
8 p.m. | $34
The Fillmore Silver Spring, 8656 Colesville Road, Silver Spring, MD 20910
The War And Treaty –– composed of the infectious husband-and-wife duo Tanya and Michael Trotter –– are bringing the Country Baptism Tour to The Fillmore Silver Spring on Nov. 13.
Get ready for a soul-shaking night of powerhouse vocals, raw emotion, and unforgettable live energy, with support from country duo Blank Page and singer Jordan Babbs.
Saturday, Nov. 14
Boots on the Boardwalk at the Yards
5 – 8 p.m. | Free
The Yards, 355 Water Street SE, Washington, D.C., 20003
Dust off your boots and head down to the Boardwalk — The Yards is going country!
For one night only, Boots on the Boardwalk is bringing the West to The Yards with live country music, line dancing, games, and plenty of ways to kick up your heels along the waterfront.
A live country band will set the soundtrack with country favorites as folks take turns riding the mechanical bull, customizing trucker hats with western patches (for purchase), challenging friends to classic carnival games, or striking a pose at the Western-themed photo booth.
Come dressed in your Western best and make a day of it, including to-go food and on-site drinks from local favorite Yards restaurants ahead of the festivities.
6:30 p.m. | $141+
Live! Casino & Hotel Maryland, 7002 Arundel Mills Circle #7777, Hanover, MD 21076
The brainchild of pro MMA fighter John Rallo, Shogun regularly packs several of the region’s largest venues with a hotbed of celebrities and UFC stars.
Following a successful (albeit short) MMA career and stint as a celebrity bodyguard, Rallo focused on opening a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Academy and legalizing MMA in Maryland, eventually passing legalization in one session–– an unheard-of feat with new legislation.
With the arena wide open, Rallo now uses Shogun Fights to promote and build a roster of packed talent, with several fighters going to the UFC, Invicta, Bellator, Dana White’s Contender Series and PFL, amongst others.
Sunday, Nov. 15
American Stories: Artists’ Books from Smithsonian Libraries and Archives
10 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. | Free
National Museum of American History, 14th Street NW & Constitution Ave. NW, Washington, D.C., 20004
Works of art inspired by books delve into personal, collective and national histories in Smithsonian Library and Archives’ new exhibition, “American Stories,” featuring more than 50 artists’ books from its collection.
Officially opened on Oct. 8, this ongoing exhibition explores American identity and experience through a versatile and inventive medium. Among the featured content includes: a commemoration of Native Hawaiian culture, a Louisiana community’s rituals as a hurricane rolls in, and an artist’s celebration of her heritage through African and American fabrics.
Plus, a variety of artists’ books will be on view, including one-of-a-kind works, examples from famed American artists, and recent acquisitions from contemporary artists.
Politics and Prose Presents D.C. Frost and Melanie S. Hatter
3 p.m. | Free with first-come, first-served seating
Politics and Prose Bookstore, 5015 Connecticut Avenue NW, Washington, D.C., 20008
Politics and Prose on Connecticut Avenue will host D.C. Frost and Washington author Melanie S. Hatter for an afternoon of conversation, moderated by journalist Saul Gonzalez.
Frost will read from her new novel, “A Shadow of Jaguars,” the second book in her Detective DJ Arias mystery series, while Hatter, an award-winning D.C. writer, will share her new novel, “All the Pain We Endure.”
In one, a murder connects into a world where the wealthy and powerful intersect with the immigrant workers who help keep the city running. In the other, a biracial massage therapist in Washington, D.C. is forced to face her own buried family history as she falls in love.
There’s plenty to discuss beyond the stories themselves. Don’t miss out.
