The Smithsonian’s Anacostia Community Museum announces its first After Dark installment of 2025. Join us on Thursday, Feb. 6 from 7 p.m.-10 p.m., where history and culture meet creativity!
The After Dark event series features a free evening program for adults 21+, providing visitors an opportunity to explore the museum’s gallery, enjoy food and beverages from local creators, and meet other neighbors and community members.
The Feb. 6 event, Bold and Beautiful: After Dark, will provide visitors with an opportunity to dive into the inspiring exhibition, “A Bold and Beautiful Vision: A Century of Black Art Education in Washington, DC, 1900–2000,” and honor the legacy of D.C.’s Black artistry and education through the decades. This exhibition traces the story of the teachers and students who made Washington, D.C., a truly unparalleled center for Black arts education.
In the spirit of crafting your own history, talented poets will create poems tailored just for each visitor. Share your thoughts, memories, or musings, and watch them turn into one-of-a-kind typed poems on vintage typewriters — a keepsake you’ll treasure forever. Plus, the night will feature incredible sounds by Jerome Baker III, whose beats will carry guests through a night of self-expression and connection. To wrap it up, satisfy your sweet tooth with toasty s’mores and a decadent chocolate fountain from local dessert vendor, A Chocolate Chick Company.
Don’t miss this unforgettable evening of history, music, poetry, and delicious treats. Come ready to celebrate, connect, and create your own history. We can’t wait to share this special night with you!
Registration and a valid ID showing guest age is required for all After Dark series events. Attendees can register by visiting anacostia.si.edu. “A Bold and Beautiful Vision” is on view until March 2, 2025.
The Smithsonian’s Anacostia Community Museum is located at: 1901 Fort Place, SE, Washington, DC 20020. The museum is open daily (except December 25) from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. and is free to visit. You can stay up to date with what is coming next at ACM by following the museum on social media @smithsonianacm.