Seventeen weekend events across Washington and the region, from theater premieres to community workshops
A cold-weather weekend lineup spans museums, performance venues, libraries, and neighborhood gathering spots
A slate of indoor events across Washington and nearby Maryland and Virginia is scheduled for the weekend following a week of severe winter conditions that disrupted travel and daily routines in the region. Organizers across multiple venues have advised attendees to confirm schedules in advance, as lingering weather impacts can affect operations.
The calendar features ticketed performances, free public programs, and hands-on workshops—many concentrated in the District’s core but extending to venues east of the Anacostia River and into community-based spaces. Several events also align with nationally observed dates and seasonal planning, including National Puzzle Day, early spring gardening, and the start of Black History Month programming.
Theater, comedy, live music, and late-night programming
Stage programming anchors several nights of the weekend. A new live production connected to the “Paranormal Activity” film franchise is scheduled at a downtown theater with performances continuing into early February. Another theatrical option, a comedic reimagining of “Dracula,” is set to run at a performing arts venue on H Street NE through mid-February.
Music listings include an indie-pop bill at a smaller venue near North Capitol Street, while a late-week comedy showcase is scheduled at an arts center in Adams Morgan. For late-night crowds, a themed dance party at a U Street-area club is planned for Saturday night.
Film screenings and museum programming
Two screenings headline the cultural schedule. One film is set for Friday evening at a Smithsonian museum as part of an ongoing Iranian film series running through early February. On Sunday, a documentary screening on the history of Black Africans in Renaissance Europe is scheduled at a Capitol Hill theater space, followed by an in-person question-and-answer session with the filmmaker.
Community events: puzzles, camps, crafts, sports, and gardening
A weekend camp fair is scheduled Saturday morning at a Northeast D.C. middle school, bringing together a range of summer program providers.
A puzzle swap and speed puzzling competition is planned Saturday afternoon at a Capitol Hill game shop, timed to National Puzzle Day.
A minor-league professional basketball game is scheduled Saturday night at the arena on the St. Elizabeths East campus, with the Capital City Go-Go hosting the Wisconsin Herd.
A beginner crochet workshop focused on appliqué and patches is scheduled Sunday morning at a Northwest D.C. community venue, offered on a pay-what-you-like basis with a suggested donation.
A hands-on raspberry-growing workshop is planned Sunday afternoon at a community farm in Northeast D.C., with participants leaving with a rooted cane.
Author events and public talks, including Black History Month programming
Two author-focused events are scheduled on opposite ends of the weekend. On Thursday evening, a food-history talk centered on the cultural reach of Spam is set at a Capitol Hill kitchen store. On Sunday, the District’s central library is scheduled to host an author talk marking the start of Black History Month programming, with a discussion, audience Q&A, and book signing planned.
Attendees are encouraged to confirm event status before traveling, as winter conditions can still affect transportation and venue operations.