Things to Do This Week in Washington, DC

Monday

 

National Museum of Asian Art

Into the Waters with Senju and Bingyi: Two Contemporary Paintings
Japanese artists Hiroshi Senju and Bingyi and their different visualizations of water – each hypnotic and transfixing in their own way – form the basis of this new exhibit at the National Museum of Asian Art. Senju’s abstract approach and Bingy’s traditional methods along with each painter’s influences and ethos are examined in detail.
10 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. |  Free Admission
National Museum of Asian Art, 1050 Independence Avenue SW, Washington, DC 20004
 

National Gallery of Art

Mary Cassatt: An American in Paris
The National Gallery of Art presents the vibrant work of Mary Cassatt across three galleries. The museum’s impressionist collection served as the source for this in-depth examination of how Cassatt went about creating her radically modern pieces. Roughly 40 paintings, drawings and prints will be on display.
10 a.m. – 5 p.m. |  Free Admission
National Gallery of Art, 6th Street & Constitution Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20560
 

1776 
The story of the signing of the Declaration of Independence is transformed into a vibrant musical as the country’s beginnings are brought to blazing life inside the historic Ford's Theatre.
Tickets
Ford's Theatre, 511 10th Street NW, Washington, DC 20004
 

Tuesday

National Museum of African Art

Here: Pride and Belonging in African Art
The National Museum of African Art has assembled a powerful showcase of works that marks the first continental and diasporic survey of its scale outside of Africa. LGBTQ+ identities and experiences are the focus of the exhibit, with many of the pieces serving as challenges to legacies of homophobia and bigotry.
10 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. |  Free Admission
National Museum of African Art, 950 Independence Avenue SW, Washington, DC 20560
 

ARTECHOUSE

Peak Bloom: Dome Experience 
Hi-Lawn, in collaboration with ARTECHOUSE Studio, transforms its rooftop dome into a breathtaking digital cherry blossom spectacle. The immersive visual show features 360 degrees of petals, light and motion projected overhead, surrounding guests with luminous blooms and flowing digital landscapes.
Tickets
Hi-Lawn, 1309 5th Street NE, Washington, DC 20002
 

Arena Stage

A Good Day to Me Not to You
Arena Stage welcomes a new work from Drama Desk Award-winning actor Lameece Isaaq and two-time Obie-winning director Lee Sunday Evans. The play concerns a 40-something dental lab tech who loses her job and relocates to a woman’s boarding house run by nuns. She’s forced to confront her own personal demons as well as the house’s deranged inhabitants in this deeply psychological production.
Tickets
Arena Stage, 1101 6th Street SW, Washington, DC 20024
 

Shakespeare Theatre Company

Eddie Izzard in The Tragedy of Hamlet
Pay witness to the solo show talents of Eddie Izzard, who has dazzled Chicago, London, San Francisco and Seattle with her riveting one-woman interpretation of Hamlet. The comedian, actor and activist pushes boundaries and performs The Bard’s work unlike you’ve ever seen it performed before.
Tickets
Klein Theatre, 450 7th Street NW, Washington, DC 20004
 

Wednesday

 

I Put A Spell on You: Nina Simone
The brilliant Felicia Curry pays tribute to Nina Simone and the many women artists she inspired with a new cabaret at Signature Theatre. Simone songs like “Mississippi Goddam” and “To Be Young, Gifted and Black” will be performed alongside additional classics like Aretha Franklin’s “Respect” and Chaka Khan’s “I’m Every Woman”.
Tickets
Signature Theatre, 4200 Campbell Avenue, Arlington, VA 22206
 

The Minutes
The Keegan Theatre hosts a production from one of the great purveyors of the art form. Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright Tracy Letts’ brilliant examination of small-town politics plays out over the course of one city council meeting.
Tickets
Keegan Theatre, 1742 Church Street NW, Washington, DC 20036
 

Folger Theatre

As You Like It
One of Shakespeare’s most popular comedies is reimagined by Folger Theatre’s Artistic Director Karen Ann Daniels. The story concerns Rosalind and her cousin, Celia, who are forced to leave the “court” and in turn explore the vast forest of Arden, where adventure awaits. The setting conjures love for DC, and the production takes care to showcase the city as a place of redemption, resilience and community.
Tickets
Folger Theatre, 201 East Capitol Street SE, Washington, DC 20003
 

Cardi B
A generational artist and personality, Cardi B’s show at Capital One Arena is must-see for pop music fans. The female rapper with the most no. 1 singles puts on concerts that open at a fever pitch and never relent. Expect to hear her chart-topping hits and witness a stage show packed with dancing, daring outfits and unstoppable momentum.
8 p.m. |  Tickets
Capital One Arena, 601 F Street NW, Washington, DC 20004
 

Thursday

 

Sasha Velour's Travesty 
The RuPaul’s Drag Race winner stages a multi-media extravaganza on queer history and resistance featuring lip syncing, video art and costume changes at Woolly Mammoth Theatre.
Tickets
Woolly Mammoth Theatre, 641 D Street NW, Washington, DC 20004
 

National Gallery of Art

NGA Nights: United We Create
Join the National Gallery of Art for an after-hours celebration of American art, sound and culture. From historic works to pop art, find inspiration in the stories, styles and voices that shape the nation. Enjoy live music, hands-on workshops and special access to the West Building and the Celebrating American Art installation.
6-9 p.m. |  Free Tickets
National Gallery of Art, 4th Street NW, Washington, DC 20565
 

The Wiz
Dorothy and crew groove down the Yellow Brick Road in this soulful twist on a classic. The National Theatre transforms into a magical world for one of the most highly anticipated productions of the year, based on the classic play and film of the same name.
Tickets
The National Theatre, 1321 Pennsylvania Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20004
 

Signature Theatre Company

Safety Not Guaranteed
Based on the film of the same name, this Signature Theatre Company production mixes indie rock with imagination into an unforgettable time traveling adventure. Journalist Darius sees a classified ad requesting “someone to go back in time with me” and agrees to go along for the ride. She gets in over her head very quickly.
Tickets
Signature Theatre, 4200 Campbell Avenue, Arlington, VA 22206
 

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