Radar: Things To Do in D.C. This Week

This week includes a long weekend (and a few events to celebrate the reason why). Check out fitness events like yoga, bike tune-ups and ballet workshops. Or try your luck at Bingo, vibe out to vinyl and storytelling or gape at amazing Lego structures. There are pop-ups, food festivals and performances, so you can make the most of your time off. Note: Some descriptions courtesy of event hosts and edited for clarity.

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Looking for more ideas? Check out our entire events calendar.

5.24

R&B Yoga Playground at Eaton DC
It’s yoga elevated — here, you can breathe, stretch and savasana to the soundtrack of R&B hits. The perfect mid-week stress release exists. $25. 6 p.m. 1201 K St. NW, DC; eatonworkshop.com // @eatonworkshop

Rooftop Bingo at Hi-Lawn
Lucky for you, if this round doesn’t work out, you can try again the next Wednesday and the next and the next and the next. Free. 7 p.m. 1309 5th St. NE, DC; hilawndc.com // @highlawndc

5.25

Zero-Waste Home Cooking at Bold Fork Books
Learn from authors of “Perfectly Good Food,” Margaret and Irene Li, about how to reduce the waste in your home kitchen. $8+. 7 p.m. 3064 Mt Pleasant St. NW, DC; boldforkbooks.com // @boldforkbooks

Vinyl + Storytelling at Eaton DC
How long has it been since you sat down with the sole purpose of listening and telling stories? Join Eaton for a time to connect, screen-free, and vibe to some curated tunes. Free. 7 p.m. 1201 K St. NW, DC; eatonworkshop.com // @eatonworkshop

5.26

Tune Up at the Parklets at National Landing 
As National Bike Month comes to a close, Phoenix Bikes will make sure your ride is good to go for now and many months to come. Free. 9 a.m. 12th Street and South Fern Street, Arlington, VA; nationallanding.org // @nationallanding

Outdoor Movie: “Indiana Jones: Raiders of the Lost Ark” at the REACH 
This movie series proves that people contain multitudes — you can be a teacher AND an adventurer who’s deathly afraid of snakes. Free. 8 p.m. 2700 F St. NW, DC; kennedy-center.org/reach // @kennedycenter

5.27

Brick City at the National Building Museum
Ever seen massive Lego sculptures that make you wonder how people can be so creative? You can see multiple here, including streetscapes from Colombia, New Orleans, India, Mexico, Japan and Vegas.  Free. 10 a.m. 401 F St. NW, DC; nbm.org // @nationalbuildingmuseum

AANHPI Heritage Month Pop-Up at the Outrage 
Shop hyper local from Asian American, Native American + Pacific Islander vendors. Free+. 12 p.m. 1811 14th St. NW, DC; the-outrage.com // @theoutrageonline

5.28

NY Dog Film Festival at AFI Silver Theatre
Celebrate the bond between humans and dogs at this spot-on film festival. Through this medley of films, you’ll appreciate your pup even more than before. $13. 3:45 p.m. 8633 Colesville Rd. Silver Spring, MD; afisilver.afi.com // @afisilvertheatre

National Memorial Day Choral Festival at The Kennedy Center
This grand concert will honor veterans and fallen heroes so we can all remember the true meaning of the holiday. Free. 3 p.m. 2700 F St. NW, DC; kennedy-center.org // @kennedycenter

Mimosa Classic Pop-Up Day Party at Air Restaurant & Lounge
Learn a bit more about the mimosa (and drink plenty) with the background music of several DJs in this gorgeous lounge in Adams Morgan. Free+. 5 p.m. 2473 18th St. NW, DC; theairdc.com // @theairdc

5.29

First Day of “Incendiary” at Woolly Mammoth
In this play, a Black mother will try anything to save her son from death row. Using storytelling techniques from video games and comic books, the play grapples with trauma in new ways. Tickets on sale the week before opening. 8 p.m. 641 D St. NW, DC; woollymammoth.net // @woollymammothtc

The Hip Hop R&B Boat Party at Boomerang Tours, Inc.
Catch a ride from the Georgetown waterfront and sail out to the hits of the  ‘90s and ‘00s. You know drinks are included. $60+. 4 p.m. 3100 K St. NW, DC; ridetheboomerang.com // @boomerangyachtsandpirateship

History Tour of the White House Neighborhood at the John Paul Jones Memorial
Learn more about “the scoundrel who saved the Battle of Gettysburg” and more niche facts in a celebration of our nation’s history. $24. 4 p.m. 17th St. SW, DC.

5.30

Party & Prance at Trade
Practice your pointe at haus of bambi’s queer-centric, gender-inclusive ballet class and happy hour. Dance education is for everyone. Free+. 6:30 p.m. 1410 14th St. NW, DC; hausofbambi.com // @hausofbambi 

5.30-6.4

DanceAfrica DC 2023
Get a glimpse into the cultures and dances of the African diaspora at this festival, which holds performances and classes as well as a market and oral histories. Free+. Various times. Various locations; danceplace.org // @danceplacedc

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Last week’s Radar picks

5.17

The Originals: An All-Native Comedy Show at Takoma Busboys and Poets
Improbable Comedy brings an all-Native lineup to the forefront. It’s their debut, too, so let’s show them some love. $18+. 7:30 p.m. 235 Carroll St. NW, DC; busboysandpoets.com // @busboysandpoets

5.17-5.20

The 18th Annual Voices of Now Festival 2023 at Arena Stage
Support upcoming playwrights and attend one of the four nights of new plays written and performed by nine ensembles from the D.C. Metro area. Artists aged 11 to 28, raise important questions about their communities through an evening of original, autobiographical theater. Free. Various times. 1101 6th St. SW, DC; arenastage.org // @arenastage

5.18

Transform DC Opening Day at National Building Museum
See what the future of local art has in store at this opening large-scale mural from D.C. public high school students across the city. Free. 10 a.m. 401 F St NW, DC;  nbm.org // @nationalbuildingmuseum

Bingo on H Street at H Street Country Club
RSVP to grab your spot. Lucky for you, if this round doesn’t work out, you can try again the next Thursday and the next and the next and the next. Free. 6 p.m. 1335 H St NE, DC; dcfray.com // @dcfray

5.19 

Caroline Polachek at The Anthem
“So Hot You’re Hurting My Feelings” is a song for everyone. The rest, you’ll just have to listen and see. Either way, The Anthem makes anything sound amazing. $55+. 8 p.m. 901 Wharf St. SW, DC; theanthemdc.com // @theanthemdc

The Drive-In Screening: “Coco” at Union Market
Remember me, though I have to say goodbye. A perfect film for a family about a family remembering a family. $20+. 8:40 p.m. 1309 5th St. NE, DC; unionmarketdc.com // @unionmarketdc

5.20

Adams Morgan PorchFest
Back so soon? Based on overwhelming community support during their October PorchFest, AdMo BID has decided to add a second PorchFest this year. With over 70+ bands, this spring edition will showcase some of D.C.’s best musical talent featuring nearly every musical genre. Seventeen porches, patios, and stoops will become stages for the day, drawing music-lovers from around the region into the tree-lined streets and small businesses of Adams Morgan. Free. Various times. Various locations; admodc.org // @admobid

Bike to Work Day at National Landing
National Bike Month is in full speed and what better way to honor your two-wheel transportation than at a pitstop party with free swag, a DJ set and fellow bikers. Free. 7-9 a.m. 200 12th St. South; nationallanding.org // @nationallanding

Disco Party at Ciel Social Club
Bring out your best bell bottoms and sequins: Ciel Social Club is hosting a disco party. The rooftop will be decked out with shimmery disco balls and accompanied by vibrant beats from DJ Jahsonic’s four-hour set. Guests are encouraged to don their ’70s garb. Free+. 12-4 p.m. 601 K St. NW, DC; cielsocialclub.com // @cielsocial

Free Concert Series: Elena La Fulana at Founders Row
Elena La Fulana is part of a D.C.-based Latin-folk band. Her sound is the perfect background music to a gorgeous spring night. Free. 5 p.m. 110 Founders Ave. Falls Church, VA; dcfray.com // @dcfray

Street Art + Libations Bar Crawl at Union Market
Meet at Crooked Run Fermentation, end at Selina Hotel. This mural-filled walk will be even more enjoyable with drinks in hand. Free+. 2 p.m. 1309 5th St. NE, DC; unionmarketdc.com // @unionmarketdc

Taste N Shop at Anacostia Arts Center
A celebration of Black entrepreneurship in partnership with DMV Restaurant Week, Taste N Shop puts your face-to-face with leaders in the food and beverage community, with this session focused on women in wine, beer and spirtis. Free. 2-5 p.m. 1231 Good Hope Rd. SE, DC; anacostiaartscenter.com // @anacostiaarts

The Villains Ball at Sax Dinner Theater & Lounge
Calling all Jokers, witches and evil stepparents. This is your chance to finally shine. The ballroom will be transformed into a den of iniquity, complete with dark lighting, themed decorations, and a photo booth area where you can capture your sinister moments forever. $100+. 7 p.m. 734 11th St NW, DC; saxwdc.com // @saxdc

5.21

2nd Annual Crossroads Community Fair at Laurel Avenue
Join in for a market of hyperlocal food from many different cultures: pizza, empanadas, noodles and more. Free+. 10 a.m. 6929 Laurel Ave. Takoma Park, MD; mainstreettakoma.org // @mainstreettakoma

Asian Festival on Main
Partnering with local businesses throughout the City of Fairfax, the 2023 Asian Festival on Main will feature a wide array of food, entertainment and arts and crafts activities — perfect for family fun. Free. 12 p.m. Main St. Fairfax, VA; asianfestivalonmain.com // @asianfestivalonmain

5.22

Draw Your Life: Creating Comics With The Post
If you’ve been looking to tap into your creative side or maybe you love comics, The LINE Hotel DC is hosting Washington Post’s comics editor, Hannah Good to instruct a comic creating class. Free. 7 p.m. 1770 Euclid St. NW, DC; thelinehotel.com // @thelinehotel

MOAPIA’s Foodielicious Night at Martin Luther King Jr. Library
In celebration of AAPI Month, Chef Peter Chang of Chang Chang and Chef Seng Luangrath of Thip Khao will be live demonstrating cooking their favorite dishes. This night is a chance to learn from the experts and sample foodelicious bites to eat. Sold Out. 6:30 p.m. 901 G St NW, DC; communityaffairs.dc.gov/moapia  // @dcmoapia

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