This weekend is booming with opportunities to be inspired, entertained and engaged in the community. Check out a handful of the many events happening in the DMV, from winter-themed festivities and musical tributes to an MLK Day of Service and encore showing of Annie Costia Beat Ya Feet.
To keep up with all the fun, don’t forget to check out the Washington Informer Calendar, and remember, there’s always something happening in the DMV to keep your spirit — and social life — lit.
Thursday, Jan. 23
7:30 p.m. | $23
Gaithersburg Arts Barn, 311 Kent Square Rd, Gaithersburg, MD 20878
Sibling rivalry, adultery, and dungeons: “The Lion in Winter” by James Goldman is a modern-day classic.
Comedic in tone, dramatic in action, the play tells the story of the Plantagenet family, who are locked in a free-for-all of competing ambitions to inherit a kingdom.
The queen, and wealthiest woman in the world, Eleanor of Aquitaine, has been kept in prison since raising an army against her husband, King Henry II. Let out only for holidays, the play centers around the inner conflicts of the royal family as they fight over both a kingdom and King Henry’s paramour during the Christmas of 1183.
As Eleanor says, “Every family has its ups and downs,” and this royal family is no exception.
Friday, Jan. 24
Winter Wonderland – Artistry in the Frost
1 – 5 p.m. | Free
Gaithersburg Arts Barn, 311 Kent Square Rd, Gaithersburg, MD 20878
The Arts Barn will celebrate the beauty of winter with a juried and invitational exhibition of both two and three- dimensional work in a variety of mediums.
This invitational exhibit, on display through March 9, 2025, showcases photography and painting in many forms. Featured artists include: Donna Baron, Patrick Brown, Byron Henson, Michael Kuchinsky, Tong Li, Alexis Limpiado, Sheryl Massaro, Jean Phillips, Barry Scheiner, David Terrar, Annette Uroskie, Richard Weiblinger, Jenny Wilson, and Svitlana Zagorodni.
Please note that much of the included artwork is for sale and all images are copyrighted by the artist.
8 p.m. | $263.15
The Theater at MGM National Harbor, 101 MGM National Ave, Oxon Hill, MD 20745
See the glitz, glam and breathtaking performances of America’s favorite dance show starring your favorite pros, including Season 33 favorites Stephen Nedoroscik, who will co-host on all dates, as well as Mirrorball winner Joey Graziadei, Chandler Kinney and Ilona Maher on select dates.
Experience the excitement, athleticism, and the artistry of the ballroom, live, up-close and personal for an unforgettable night that you won’t want to miss.
Saturday, Jan. 25
9 a.m. – 1 p.m. | Depends on ticket purchase
Vera DC, 2002 Fenwick St NE, Washington, D.C., 20002
Join Love Your Tribe & Friends for the 3rd Annual Give Warmth MLK Day of Service, a heartfelt community service event to honor the legacy of the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
Together, the community will #GiveWarmth to unhoused neighbors in Washington, D.C., and pool resources to create a bigger impact in 2025 and beyond.
Residents can provide support through:
- Direct donation, by purchasing winter essentials and toiletries from the Give Warmth Amazon Wishlist.
- Volunteering on Saturday, Jan. 25
- Sponsoring the event and contributing to the $5,000 fundraising goal
7 – 8:30 p.m. | $25
Prince George’s Publick Playhouse, 5445 Landover Rd, Hyattsville, MD 20784
Cabaret Noir is a series of dark, comic vignettes featuring Femmes Fatales and fedoras, trench coats and torch songs, intrigue, suspense, and shadows.
Happenstance Theater’s ensemble mesmerizes in a virtuosic display of physical comedy, object manipulation, and period style, with music played on multiple instruments, and characters costumed in vintage attire.
Sunday, Jan. 26
2 p.m. | $250+
The National Theatre, 1321 Pennsylvania Avenue NW, Washington, D.C., 20004
Learn more about: Tina’s story, her voice, her triumphs, for a performance with three nights only in D.C.
An uplifting comeback story like no other, “TINA – The Tina Turner Musical” is the inspiring journey of a woman who broke barriers and became the Queen of Rock n’ Roll.
Set to the pulse-pounding soundtrack of her most beloved hits, this electrifying sensation will send you soaring to the rafters.
An ultimate Broadway tribute to Turner, get your tickets now.
Annie Costia Beat Ya Feet: Holiday Go-Go Musical Encore
5 – 8:30 p.m. | $108.55
THEARC: Town Hall Education Arts Recreation Campus, 1901 Mississippi Ave SE, Washington, D.C., 20020
After selling out the Lincoln Theatre and earning glowing 5-star reviews on Ticketmaster, “Annie Costia Beat Ya Feet: Holiday Go-Go Musical” returns for an encore performance at THEARC!
Brought to life by the creative powerhouse DC Black Broadway, this electrifying production is an urban twist on the classic “Annie,” following the journey of a bold and spirited orphan from Southeast D.C., with a passion for go-go music and a dream to make a difference. Frustrated by the challenges at her orphanage and school, Annie Costia becomes swept up in the powerful Don’t Mute DC movement—a cultural phenomenon uniting the city.
Don’t miss this high-energy, inspirational event!