How are you holding up? We’re sure that digging out this concrete ice-snow has kept you busy, but we hope you’ve had time to frolic in the snow like the National Zoo’s baby cheetahs or build a 10-foot snowman like this Kensington resident.
But if you’re more of an indoor cat (good idea, in this weather!), how about giggling at the Snow Stick Challenge entries?
It’s slow-going, but we’re seeing museums, shops and more reopening across the D.C. area. More than 200 restaurants are even extending D.C. Restaurant Week until Sunday!
There are plenty of ways to beat cabin fever. If you go out, take it slow and be safe! Please, check with the organizers of any event in case of cancellations.
- Weekend weather: Eeek! Storm Team4 is tracking the potential for more snow this weekend. Here’s the forecast.
Showtime! Theater you won’t want to miss
So many shows, so little time! And two of these productions are in town this weekend only.
The Tony Award-winning musical “Kinky Boots” is at Capital One Hall in Tysons on Saturday and Sunday.
Was it with the candlestick – or the wrench in the theater? “Clue” is at the National Theatre through Sunday. Or, find horror-style thrills with “Paranormal Activity” from Shakespeare Theater Company.
“Chez Joey” kicks off this weekend at Arena Stage, transporting you to 1940s Chicago for jazz and “the game of romance and ambition.”
Become immersed in a show so different you might think you’re at a rock concert. “Shrewd Awakening” at Barrel House Cafe and Bar near Logan Circle will have you on your feet for an immersive concert-theater experience inspired by a Shakespeare classic.
The Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater has more than a week of performances starting Friday, including the new production “Embrace,” which features music from Stevie Wonder, Ed Sheeran and others. They are at a new venue this time, the Warner Theatre.
😆 Need a laugh? For comedy, check out Ramy Youssef at Lincoln Theatre (Sat.); packed weekends at The Comedy Loft and DC Improv; free late-night showcases at Hotbed (Weds. to Sun.) and BYOB shows at Room 808 (Weds. to Sat.).
Happening in DC
Free pick
National Museum of Women in the Arts Community Day
Sun.
🔗 Details
Museums are reopening after the snowstorm, and this Sunday, you can swing by this museum to check out a new photography exhibit.
Make sure to grab tickets in advance; they tend to sell out!
Plus:
Happening in Maryland
Polar Bear Plunge
Sun., Sandy Point State Park
🔗 Details
Take a dip into the Chesapeake Bay and support Special Olympics Maryland! The 20th annual plunge will be an especially cold one!
Every plunger is asked to raise or donate $100. Here’s more info.
Plus:
- Keep kids occupied without screens at Rockville Science Center’s free Community STEM Day: (Sat., 1:30-4:30 p.m.)
- Think spring at the 21st annual Washington Gardener Seed Exchange at Brookside Gardens this Saturday. Tickets cost $17.85.
Happening in Virginia
Free pick
International Festival
Sun., noon to 5 p.m., Dulles South Recreation and Community Center, free
🔗 Details
Loudoun County Parks invites you to take a passport journey through their Winter Olympics Village, trying out snowball tossing, torch-making and more feats of athleticism. Don’t miss karaoke, either!
You can also enjoy performances, do some shopping and try international foods.
Plus:
Concerts this weekend
Massie, 8 p.m. Saturday, Pie Shop, $21.44 (advance)/$27.11 (day of)
D.C. power pop band plays with a sort of frenzied energy that lifts the hooks and makes them pogo-worthy. Guitar-godly Maryland post-hardcore band Spring Silver opens. Details.
Deep Dive Live, 6:30 p.m. Sunday, The Atlantis, $13
D.C.’s premier local music showcase features a release party for angsty power-pop band Venray’s debut LP. Proggy synth-rockers Tired All the Time are celebrating a release as well, and alt-rockers Flowerbomb lead off the show. Details.
Steve Forbert, 5:30 p.m. Sunday, Jammin Java, $40
A folk-pop one-hit wonder (‘Romeo’s Tune,’ 1979) became an Americana institution who, over four-plus decade,s helped bring the genre attention, then went along for the ride as its fanbase renewed and grew. Details.
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