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There is a free, live simulcast of Arena Stage’s “Toni Stone” at Nats Park on Sunday, Sept. 26, at 7:30 p.m. Toni Stone was the first woman to play baseball in the Negro leagues and the first woman to play professionally in a men’s league. Based on Martha Ackmann’s book “Curveball: The Remarkable Story of Toni Stone,” award-winning playwright Lydia R. Diamond describes Stone’s journey of perseverance and resilience to do what she loved the most ‒ play baseball. www.arenastage.org
Single mother Margie Walsh, a lifelong South Boston resident, is fired from her dollar-store job, leaving her and her adult disabled daughter Joyce one paycheck away from desperate straits. Will crashing a party at the upscale Chestnut Hill neighborhood introduce her to potential employers, or will she embarrass herself in front of her ex-boyfriend, now a doctor, and his upper-class cronies? “Good People” is at the Keegan Theatre, 1742 Church St. NW, from Sept. 10 to Oct. 3. www.keegantheatre.com
Feasibility Study for North Capitol Project Approved
The DC Council has approved a $l million feasibility study to advance the North Capitol Deck Over and Streetscape Project plan. The plan calls for constructing a deck over portions of the North Capitol underpasses between V Street and Seaton Place and creating an of-grade park. The park would include a lawn, streetcar cafe, amphitheater and spray park and connect the neighborhoods on either side of North Capitol, which include Bloomingdale, Eckington, Stronghold, Truxton Circle and Edgewood. The study will examine the feasibility of a deck and also study safety improvements along the North Capitol corridor.
Annual NSO Labor Day Concert
A tradition since 1979, the National Symphony Orchestra’s free annual Labor Day weekend concert returns on Sunday, Sept. 5, at 8 p.m., relocated this year from the West Lawn of the Capitol to the Kennedy Center South Plaza. Conducted and hosted by Larry Loh, music director of the West Virginia Symphony, the concert features songwriter and NSO Artistic Advisor Ben Folds and saxophonist Charlie Young. Showcasing music from Duke Ellington, Kennedy Center Composer-in-Residence Carlos Simon, Jessie Montgomery and Michael Abels, amid patriotic music like the “Star-Spangled Banner,” the program spans a wide spectrum of American composers. Free; no tickets required. First come, first served for seating. www. kennedy-center.org
Luce Listening Party with “Hometown Sounds” and Night Train 357
The Smithsonian American Art Museum’s Luce Foundation Center has teamed up with Paul Vodra and Anthony Porecco of local music podcast “Hometown Sounds” to feature music and conversations from DC artists. On Friday, Sept. 24, all day, tune in for an episode featuring emcee Night Train 357. Winner of the 2021 Wammie award for Best Rap Album, Night Train combines wordplay, pop culture references and socially conscious topics with a touch of nerd rap. The museum is celebrating 10 years of “Luce Unplugged” and the local music community. Check out the anniversary page and enjoy performance recordings, interviews and special content highlighting the local musicians who have performed in the Luce Foundation Center as part of this beloved concert series. Free; no registration required. www.americanart.si.edu/events
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George Washington Patriot Run
On Sunday, Sept. 26, all day, join a 10-miler and a 5K. These races are live and in-person, with a virtual option. The course has been extended to include both lanes of a five-mile stretch of the GW Parkway from GW Parkway Circle to W. Boulevard Drive. Some restrictions on the format of the race may be necessary to allow social distancing. Registration is $50 to $60, depending on when you register. No kids race this year. www.gwpatriotrun.enmotive.com
DC Shorts Film Festival
The annual DC Shorts Film Festival, Sept. 9 to 19, showcases the best short films from around the globe. This year’s festival offers 95 outstanding short films from 26 countries online. An all-access pass is $75. www.festival.dcshorts.com
John Luther Adams’ “Sila: The Breath of the World”
On Sunday, Sept. 26, 5 p.m., co-commissioned by Washington Performing Arts and premiered locally in 2015, John Luther Adams’ “choose-yourown-adventure” outdoor work returns to Washington. Wander among the musicians as they disperse across the Kennedy Center’s REACH campus, and discover how the atmospheric piece challenges you to experience the connection among music, nature and the world. No tickets or advance registration are required. www.washingtonperformingarts.org
Strathmore Expands COVID-19 Vaccine Requirements
Beginning Sept. 7, the Music Center at Strathmore, 5301 Tuckerman Lane, North Bethesda, Maryland, will require all attendees of indoor public performances to provide proof of full COVID-19 vaccination or negative test results. Artists have complied with this requirement since May. Guests have two options for entry. They may present a physical or electronic copy of their official vaccination card or a negative PCR (polymerase chain reaction) test taken within 72 hours before the start of the performance. Proof must be accompanied by a matching photo ID. This policy does not apply to outdoor events. www.strathmore.org
New Nats Postgame Fireworks Dates Announced
New postgame fireworks at Nats Park have been announced. The dates are Sept. 17, 7:05 p.m., vs. the Colorado Rockies; and Oct. 1, 7:05, vs. the Boston Red Sox. Games last about three hours.
National Book Festival: 10 Days in Multiple Formats
The 2021 Library of Congress National Book Festival invites participants to create their own festival experiences from programs in a range of formats and an expanded schedule, from Sept.
17 to 26. e lineup includes authors, poets and illustrators from the United States and around the world. is year’s festival allows attendees to tailor their experience and interests to a preferred mode of participation. Content will be available online through videos on demand, author conversations in real time and live question-andanswer sessions, as well as a new podcast series, a national television special and some in-person, ticketed events at the library. Local libraries, community centers and attendees are encouraged to host watch parties and other community events. www.loc.gov/events/2021national-book-festival
Outdoor, Pop-Up Book Sales
On ursday, Sept. 16, and Oct. 21, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., downtown DC’s outdoor pop-up bookstore reappears on Wilson Plaza, 1300 Pennsylvania Ave. NW. Shop thousands of gently used books, CDs and DVDs, for $6 or less. Books are provided by Carpe Librum, a local used bookstore bene tting nonpro t Turning the Page (turningthepage.org). Book sales are cancelled in case of inclement weather. www. downtowndc.org
Botanic Gardens Now Open
All outdoor gardens at the US Botanic Garden are now open. e conservatory and public restrooms remain closed due to closure of the US Capitol campus buildings. e National Garden is open 7:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., daily, including weekends and holidays. is gated outdoor garden has extended its evening hours to 7:00 p.m. through Sept. 15. Bartholdi Park is open from dawn to dusk, daily, including weekends and holidays. It is located across Independence Avenue from the Conservatory. www.usbg.gov
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Special Olympics 5K at the Congressional Cemetery
The Special Olympics Law Enforcement Torch Run is on Friday, Sept. 24, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., at the Congressional Cemetery, 1801 E St. SE. Register your team and raise funds to provide yearround sports, health and inclusion programs for over 2,500 DC residents with intellectual disabilities. $25 registration includes commemorative 2021 Torch Run t-shirt, music and snacks at the finish line. For more information, contact 202704-2704 or fundraising@specialolympicsdc.org. Register at www.dctouchrun.org.
Capital Irish Film Festival Call for Submissions
Dead Man’s Run Returns
Dead Man’s Run returns to the Congressional Cemetery, 1801 E St, SE, on Friday, Oct. 29, 6 to 8 p.m. It is a barebones race for dead serious runners who want to stay one step ahead of the ultimate Repo Man. Starting with a toll of the funeral bell, the race moves through the cemetery and onto the Anacostia Trail for a ghostly evening run of spooky music. Costumes encouraged; prizes awarded; $35. Register at www.congressionalcemetery.org. Oktoberfest at The Wharf Come to The Wharf, 760 Maine Ave. SW, to celebrate Oktoberfest on Saturday, Oct. 2, from 2 to 5 p.m., for German-inspired food and specials at restaurants and shops. Read more at www.wharfdc. com/upcoming-events.
Nationals Announce 2022 Schedule The Washington Nationals, in conjunction with Major League Baseball, have announced the 2022 schedule. The 18th season will commence with an Opening Day matchup against the New York Mets at Citi Field on March 31. It will mark the sixth time the Nationals have faced the Mets on Opening Day. Washington’s initial road trip will feature three games against the Mets before the home opener at Nats Park against the Philadelphia Phillies on April 4. Washington’s first homestand will include a twogame series against the Phillies from April 4 to 6 and a four-game series against the New York Mets, April 7 to 10. Washington will host 12 homestands ‒ with two of least 10 games ‒ and 13 weekend series during the 2022 season. www.mlb.com/nationals.com
Mayor Bowser to Host DC’s National
Maternal and Infant Health Summit On Wednesday, Sept. 15, at 2 p.m., Mayor Bowser kicks off the Fourth Annual National Maternal & Infant Health Summit. The event will bring together residents, healthcare officials, healthcare professionals, service providers and others to strategize and share solutions to improve maternal and infant health outcomes in DC. This year’s summit, which will have both in-person and virtual options for attendees, will include an in-person kickoff event on Wednesday, Sept. 15, at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center, followed by a series of virtual breakout sessions on Thursday, Sept. 16. Attendees will be able to engage with leaders in maternal and infant health, explore innovations and emerging issues in maternal, obstetrical, and pediatric care, and connect with over 50 government and community-based programs and resources. The summit will discuss the meaning of respectful maternal
care, highlight birthing options and pathways to parenting and demonstrate District investments in proven supports for birthers, babies and their families. To learn more and to RSVP, visit www. dcmaternalhealth.com. Celebrating Irish identity, culture and artistry, Solas Nua’s Capital Irish Film Festival (CIFF) is accepting submissions on FilmFreeway for its 16th annual run. Offering the best in contemporary Irish cinema to a metropolitan DC-area audience, CIFF is seeking the best in Ireland-based feature films, animation, shorts and documentaries. Submissions are open until Nov. 15, 2021; fees apply. Solas Nua, a Washington-based Irish arts organization, is dedicated to contemMarket SW Remaining Dates porary Irish culture. CIFF will
Market SW, the beloved night market at Southwest Waterfront, again provides a run from March 3 to 6 at the splash of culture, shopping, entertainment, food and beverage and outdoor fun on American Film Institute’s Silthe corner of Fourth and M streets SW. Remaining dates are Sept. 17 and Oct. 1 and ver Theatre and Culture Cen15; 4 to 10 p.m. The night market is directly across the street from Waterfront Station ter in downtown Silver Spring, Metro and near Arena Stage. www.marketswdc.com Maryland. Notification of films accepted for the festival will be provided by late January 2022. www.solasnua.org/ news/capital-irish-film-festival-calls-submissions Apply for #STAYDC Rent or Utilities Help Through STAY DC, renters and housing providers can apply for funding to cover past and future rental payments in addition to utilities like water, gas and electricity. For more information and to apply, visit www.stay.dc.gov or call 833-478-2932. Visit www.stay.dc.gov/events to find in-person STAY DC workshops near you. Capital Bikeshare Offers Free Rides to Metro Users Who Switch to a Virtual SmarTrip Card The District Department of Transportation and its six partner jurisdictions have announced a
Congressional Baseball Game for Charity
e annual bipartisan Congressional Baseball Game for Charity is on Wednesday, Sept. 29, 7:05 p.m., at Nats Park. Democratic reserved tickets are $15; Republican, $15; home plate, $15; general admission, $10. Lots of giveaways. www.congressionalbaseball.org.
new partnership between Capital Bikeshare, operated by Lyft, and the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority to incentivize riders to use clean transportation options. Metrobus and Metrorail riders who purchase a virtual SmarTrip card or transfer their plastic SmarTrip card to mobile pay on Android, iPhone or Apple Watch will receive 10, 30-minute classic rides on Capital Bikeshare, valid for 30 days. e promotion is also valid for riders with an existing virtual SmarTrip card. e virtual SmarTrip card provides Metrorail and Metrobus riders a touch-free experience, enabling riders to pass seamlessly through fare gates with their mobile device. www.ddot.dc.gov
Outstanding Tickets Amnesty Ends This Month
rough Sept. 30, 2021, an amnesty program gives DC and non-DC drivers the opportunity to pay outstanding tickets. Eligible tickets are parking, photo enforcement (including speed, red-light and stop-sign cameras) and minor moving violations issued by law enforcement. During this time, the penalties incurred on tickets will be waived, but at the end of the amnesty period all penalties will be restored on the outstanding tickets. www.ticketamnesty.dc.gov
Find a Vaccination
Enter your Zip Code and nd vaccination sites within one mile, ve miles, 10 miles and farther from your home ‒ anywhere in the country. Also get information on incentives, childcare and free rides. Or call 800-232-0233. www.vaccines.gov
COVID-19 Hotline
DC residents who are homebound due to COVID-19 can request support from the District for food and other essential items. Call 888349-8323 or visit www.coronavirus. dc.gov/gethelp. ◆
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