This week in DC, there's plenty to do to celebrate St. Patrick's Day, including a waterfront party at the Wharf and a parade in Annapolis. In addition, there are new musicals and art exhibits to check out.
Events
- Ireland at the Wharf: This giant St. Patrick's Day party returns to the Wharf for another year. There will be live music, Irish dancers, and drink specials. https://www.wharfdc.com/ireland/
- Company Musical: The gender-switched version of Stephen Sondheim's beloved musical finally arrives in DC. https://www.kennedy-center.org/whats-on/explore-by-genre/theater/2023-2024/company-musical/
- Artomatic: After a long hiatus, Artomatic returns to DC for seven weeks of art-related events and installations. https://www.artomatic.org/
- St. Patrick's Day in Annapolis: Annapolis's St. Patrick's Day celebration is one of the area's biggest. There will be a parade, a shamrock festival, and Irish music. https://www.visitannapolis.org/events/annual-events-and-festivals/st-patricks-parade/
- Power & Light Exhibit at National Archives: A new exhibition featuring never-before-exhibited prints from the National Archives' negatives opens this week. https://museum.archives.gov/power-and-light-russell-lee-coal-survey
- At the Wedding Play: The Studio Theatre presents the latest work from Brooklyn playwright Bryna Turner. https://www.studiotheatre.org/plays/play-detail/2023-2024-at-the-wedding
- Whitlow's on Water: Local bar Whitlow's is inviting neighbors to take a ride on their new 48-passenger tiki boat cruise. https://www.bizjournals.com/washington/news/2023/11/08/whitlows-sea-suite-cruises-dc-boat-jon-williams.html
Arts and Culture
- Recapturing Happiness at Japan Information & Culture Center: See photographs from the extended gallery hours exhibit. https://www.us.emb-japan.go.jp/jicc/
- DAR Museum Textile Collections Curator Talk: Attend a lunchtime talk with curator Alden O'Brien to learn about the DAR Museum's textile collections. https://collections.dar.org/Mhomed.aspx?dir=DARCOLL
- Self-Care Gardening Workshop: Learn about soil care, plant health, and other gardening know-how at a self-care workshop. https://www.eventbrite.com/cc/caring-for-native-vegetation-workshops-3084899
- Bold Fork Books Cookbook Discussion: Sweet treats are a part of this Bold Fork Books cookbook discussion. https://boldforkbooks.com/
- Immigrant Food Fireside Chat: Immigrant Food hosts a fireside chat with author and mental health advocate Dimple Dhabalia. https://immigrantfood.com/
- Survivor Watch Party at Duke's Grocery: Fans of Survivor can attend a lively watch party at Duke's Grocery. https://www.dukesgrocery.com/
- National Gallery Nights: This National Gallery Nights after-hours jamboree is all about color theory. https://www.nga.gov/press/nationalgallery-nights.html
- Change YOUR Game Exhibition: Change YOUR Game is a family-friendly interactive exhibition that connects sports with technology. https://www.si.edu/exhibitions/change-your-game%3Aevent-exhib-6669
- Imagined Neighbors Exhibition: Imagined Neighbors is a new painting and calligraphy exhibition that shows the connection between 19th century Japanese artists and China. https://www.si.edu/sidedoor/ep-4-right-city
- National Gallery of Art Textile Works Exhibition: A new exhibition at the National Gallery of Art features 160 abstract textile works. https://www.nga.gov/conservation/textiles.html
Community and Heritage
- Tudor Place National Mall History Talk: Art historian Judy Scott Feldman teaches Tudor Place visitors about the history of the National Mall. https://tudorplace.org/about/
- Women in Business Panel Discussion: There will be a panel discussion about women in business in commemoration of Women's History Month at La Cosecha. https://scs.georgetown.edu/news-and-events/article/7798/la-cosecha-brings-latin-culture-dcs-vibrant-union-market-district
- Requiem for the Enslaved: The Kennedy Center presents a musical