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TABLE OF CONTENTS COVER STORY 9 State of the Arts 2022—Locals to the Front: Your guide to the best local arts events happening in and around D.C. this spring.

NEWS 4 Loose Lips: Can support from some of Mayor Muriel Bowser’s closest advisers help candidate Sabel Harris grab the Ward 1 Council seat?

SPORTS 6 Rolling Down the Hilltop: Amid a historic losing streak for Georgetown’s men’s basketball team, fans are questioning coach Patrick Ewing’s efficacy and the program’s relevance.

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NEWS LOOSE LIPS

Green Team Gambit? Paul Gleger

Sabel Harris faces an uphill climb to beat Brianne Nadeau in Ward 1, but some familiar faces are taking notice of her efforts.

Sabel Harris By Alex Koma @AlexKomaWCP Sabel Harris is still a relative newcomer to D.C. politics, with just over a year of experience as an advisory neighborhood commissioner under her belt before launching a bid for the Ward 1 Council seat. Yet she’s already earned the attention of some very familiar faces in the District. Though Harris looks like a bit of a long shot to unseat two-term incumbent Ward 1 Councilmember Brianne Nadeau, Loose Lips couldn’t help but notice some big names on her campaign finance reports since she launched her bid in early December. There’s Phil and Jeanette Fenty, parents of former mayor Adrian; former At-Large Councilmember Bill Lightfoot and his wife, Cynthia; and prominent developer and lawyer Ben Soto, for starters. There are also executives from Donatelli Development and CSG Urban Partners, a pair of developers that have become quite adept at winning major deals for projects on city-owned properties over the years. It’s still early in the race and the donations are still pretty modest. These notable names have only combined to give Harris $290 in

total, but considering that she’s using D.C.’s public financing program, contributions are limited to $50. Under the program, qualifying donations are matched 5-to-1. But it sure feels as if a pattern is starting to emerge— the Green Team might be warming up to Nadeau’s main challenger. Salah Czapary, a Metropolitan Police Department employee, has also filed to run, but it’s not clear yet if he will be a serious contender. Mayor Muriel Bowser hasn’t endorsed in the race, nor is she likely to anytime soon, but the ties to the mayor are hard to miss. Adrian Fenty was her political mentor in Ward 4, while Soto was her first campaign treasurer (and landed in hot water for his management of Bowser’s ill-fated FreshPAC). Lightfoot, meanwhile, has chaired all three of her campaigns for mayor (including this year’s bid). And top it all off, Terry Lynch, executive director of the Downtown Cluster of Congregations and a supporter of both Bowser and Fenty, is chairing Harris’ campaign. In all, 19 of Harris’ donors have also given to Bowser’s re-election bid, per D.C. Geekery, good for about 8 percent of her total fundraising haul. Another 14 of Harris’ donors have also donated to At-Large Councilmember Robert White’s primary challenge to Bowser, about 5.9 percent of the total. “She seemed to have an interest in

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constituent services, just like the mayor, and she certainly would be a fresh start there, just like the mayor was,” Lightfoot says of Harris. “I’m just kind of watching what she does on the campaign trail, so we’ll see how she grows and see if she shares the mayor’s vision for the future.” The new public financing rules mean that Bowser can’t use her influence to steer gobs of campaign cash to a candidate she supports as she has done in the past (Dionne BusseyReeder’s failed bid against At-Large Councilmember Elissa Silverman being the most recent example). And Bowser’s animosity toward Nadeau may not quite match her ill feelings toward Silverman. But there is not a terrible amount of love lost between the two given Nadeau’s progressive tendencies. The recent fight over the future of the Park Morton public housing community demonstrated that quite clearly—Bowser’s top deputies tried to push for the rehab of existing buildings there instead of a long-discussed redevelopment, a strategy Nadeau quickly pressured them to abandon. Nadeau, who first won election in 2014, declined to discuss Bowser’s role in the race and said she would be staying out of the mayoral campaign. For her part, Harris says she hasn’t decided whether to back Bowser for re-election. But she does believe the mayor has at least expressed some interest in her race, via Lynch. “She does know who I am, or has heard my name, and she has asked my chairperson about me,” says Harris, who would become the first Asian American elected to the Council if she wins. “He has been able to introduce me to some of that old guard, or the people who have been in D.C. politics for quite some time. And I’m very thankful for that.” But if Bowser and people in her orbit are indeed supporting Harris, it’s not clear they’d be getting a new councilmember who would vote much differently from Nadeau. Read through the candidates’ policy positions and ask them questions on the issues, and you get a lot of overlap. Both argue for more robust (and imaginative) strategies on affordable housing and public housing. Both are pushing aggressively for better pedestrian safety measures in the ward. Both support some form

of guaranteed minimum income, lowering the voting age to 16, subsidizing Metro trips for city residents, and ranked choice voting. They even agree, broadly, on the best strategies for addressing violence in the ward, which is sure to be a prime focus in the race given persistent concerns in areas like Columbia Heights and Park View. Harris and Nadeau are both hoping to see more violence interrupters working in the ward, and see those efforts better funded and supported. However, Harris charges that she would be better positioned to partner with the Metropolitan Police Department on the issue, arguing that Nadeau, “based on her politics, refuses to work with MPD” and that “we need a councilmember that understands that we can’t just get rid of MPD.” The incumbent disputes this, noting that the department “still has half a billion dollars in their budget,” lest she be accused of defunding the police. “Police being present when a shooting happens, that doesn’t deter it from happening, because these are often crimes of passion,” Nadeau says. “But them being in the area means they can catch the shooter and get that gun off the street. So all these approaches go together.” Harris’ other main line of attack is a classic staple of local politics: constituent services. She argues Nadeau hasn’t been especially present in the community recently, noting her absence at events like a recent visit from D.C. Housing Authority officials at a public housing complex. Nadeau brushes that aside, however, as a charge that was leveled against her in prior campaigns and “didn’t seem to resonate with constituents.” She says her office closed more than 2,000 constituent cases last year and held 21 pop-up vaccine clinics. Plus, she can recall attending many events while out in the community with her family (including some with Harris herself). And perhaps she has good reason not to worry too much, regardless of Bowser’s involvement in the race. Nadeau reported more than $99,000 in her campaign account as of Jan. 31, to Harris’ $5,400. “I really feel like we’re in a groove, but there’s so much more work to do,” Nadeau says.

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Rolling Down the Hilltop What’s going wrong with the Georgetown men’s basketball team? By Kelyn Soong @KelynSoong Dave Pickett doesn’t remember a time when he wasn’t a Georgetown men’s basketball fan. Growing up in the 1980s in Columbia, Maryland, Pickett’s father immersed him in the ways of head coach John Thompson, Georgetown’s success, and the program’s intimidating “Hoya Paranoia” reputation. Pickett was too young to fully appreciate Georgetown’s 1984 NCAA championship, but his early memories of the team are of a perennial contender for the NCAA title. Now 39, Pickett is passing his fandom on to the next generation. On this cold Sunday afternoon in early February, Pickett has made the trek from his home in Howard County to Capital One Arena to watch the Hoyas take on Providence College, the No. 15 ranked team in the country. Beside him is his 9-year-old son, David Pickett II; both are sitting just a few feet behind the baseline, close enough to hear Georgetown head coach Patrick Ewing shout to his players from the bench. The younger Pickett occasionally leans over to his father to predict plays and provide analysis. “It’s all he knows,” Pickett says of his son. But the iteration of the Hoyas his son is growing up watching hardly resembles the athletically and culturally dominant team that reached three NCAA Final Fours in 1982, 1984, and 1985 under Thompson. Georgetown has not been ranked in the AP Top 25 poll since the 2014-15 season, and is currently on a historic 13-game losing streak as of publication—the longest single-season losing streak in program history. Fans have begun to tune out, judging by relatively low attendance at home games now that spectators are once again allowed in Capital One Arena. It wasn’t supposed to be like this. Ewing, a Basketball Hall of Famer who led the Hoyas to the 1984 NCAA title, was hired to replace Thompson’s son, John Thompson III, in 2017. Ewing was expected to revitalize the Hoyas and recreate the national success he had

as a player. The buzz Ewing brought with him was palpable, even as the first-time head coach preached patience shortly after accepting the job. The school and fans alike saw Ewing’s presence as a morale boost. But the program has plummeted to a new low in Ewing’s fifth year. Now, local and national media, and even some fans, are suggesting it’s time for Ewing to pack his bags. On Feb. 6, the seats next to Pickett are mostly empty. The announced attendance is a pitiful crowd of 5,575 inside the 20,000-capacity arena. “It does make it tough to go to the games right now,” Pickett says of the losing streak. “We still go, [but] I’ll say that my son’s expectations are more tempered than mine.” Jacob VanderZwaag’s first time rooting for Georgetown ended in disappointment. When filling out his 2013 NCAA tournament bracket, VanderZwaag didn’t want to be like the college basketball fans who pick the outright favorite to win. That year, the Hoyas finished as the top team in the Big East and earned a No. 2 seed in the NCAA Tournament, and VanderZwaag, then in middle school, picked them to go all the way. Georgetown lost in the first round to No. 15 seed Florida Gulf Coast. “I guess that’s been a little bit of a trend,” VanderZwaag says of the disappointment. Still, the 22-year-old senior global business major at Georgetown bought into the history and tradition of the program when he arrived on campus. On the first day of his freshman writing seminar, VanderZwaag noticed Mac McClung and James Akinjo, young stars on the basketball team, were also in the class. It didn’t matter to him that Georgetown wasn’t nationally ranked at the time; VanderZwaag could feel the energy of being at a school where basketball mattered. He soon started working for the student-run Georgetown basketball website Thompson’s Towel, and now serves as its executive editor. “I’m a bigger basketball fan than I am a football fan, so to see a place where they put basketball first was really cool,” VanderZwaag says.

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It’s also what makes the lack of success so frustrating. That season, Ewing, in his second year as head coach, brought in a heralded freshman class of McClung—who broke Georgetown legend Allen Iverson’s single-season high school scoring record— Akinjo, and Josh LeBlanc. Things appeared to be trending upward. Throughout his tenure, Ewing has been praised for his recruiting classes, including this year’s freshman class that includes Aminu Mohammed and Ryan Mutombo, but his inability to retain players—both key starters and role players—for a variety of reasons has halted positive momentum. According to ESPN, through June 2021, 11 players have transferred during Ewing’s tenure. McClung declared for the 2020 NBA Draft after his sophomore season, but withdrew from the draft and transferred to Texas Tech University. He’s now playing in the NBA G League. In December 2019, the school announced that Akinjo and LeBlanc were transferring. Akinjo currently plays for Baylor University, and LeBlanc competes for the University of Alabama at Birmingham. Public records uncovered in 2019 revealed an individual had been granted a temporary restraining order against LeBlanc and teammate Galen Alexander, following a complaint alleging burglary and threats of bodily harm. A separate complaint filed in D.C. Superior Court against LeBlanc, Alexander, and a third Georgetown player, Myron Gardner, included allegations of sexual harassment and assault. The three players agreed to stay 50 feet away from the complainant, and the case was resolved without an admission of fault or a guilty verdict. Both Alexander and Gardner eventually transferred. Georgetown Athletic Director Lee Reed said in a press release that none of the allegations involved Akinjo. More recently, in a surprise move, Georgetown big man Qudus Wahab decided to enter the transfer portal after the 2020-21 season, when the Hoyas won the Big East tournament and reached the NCAA Tournament for the first time since 2015. Wahab averaged 12.7 points, 8.2 rebounds, and 1.6 blocks per game for the Hoyas last season. He now plays for the University of Maryland. “You just can’t keep losing your best players,” says Bobby Bancroft, who covers Georgetown for the website Casual Hoya. “That senior class of Josh LeBlanc, James Akinjo, Mac McClung—they all left and they’ve been trying to fill in the gaps with grad transfers and just haven’t really hit home runs.”

Entering this season, VanderZwaag felt a level of excitement surrounding the program that he hadn’t experienced in some time. The memory of improbably winning the Big East tournament was still fresh in his mind, and Mohammed headlined a promising freshman class. VanderZwaag’s friends started talking about Georgetown basketball again. And at the season opener on Nov. 13 against Dartmouth, an announced crowd of 8,641 showed up to watch the Hoyas at Capital One Arena for the first time since March 2020, when the pandemic forced the school to ban spectators. “It just seemed like people were kind of buying into it once again,” VanderZwaag says. But then the Hoyas lost, 69-60, to Dartmouth, hardly a powerhouse in men’s basketball or even in its Ivy League conference. Losses to San Diego State University and Saint Joseph’s University soon followed. Georgetown also had several games postponed due to a COVID-19 outbreak, and the team has struggled with second-half collapses and poor defense. The Hoyas are ranked No. 325 in the NCAA in scoring defense. “I think in some senses the disappointment of the on-floor product this year has kind of been a missed opportunity to capitalize on that student excitement of being back on campus and being able to attend games once again,” VanderZwaag says. Back inside the arena on Feb. 6, Pickett points out the mental mistakes that the team is making. The Hoyas took a 30-27 lead into halftime, but it doesn’t take long before Georgetown’s defense breaks down. Providence guard Jared Bynum will end up scoring a career-high 31 points in the Friars’ dominating 71-52 win. “Right now we’re going through a tough time,” Ewing tells reporters after the game. “They have to stay focused. They have to continue to work. At some point we got to get a win.” Pickett appears more optimistic than the coach—something he admits does not align with many Georgetown fans. He will continue attending games with David, and when his youngest son, 2-year-old Donovan, is older, he plans to bring him as well. But today, the Picketts will head back to Columbia with another Georgetown loss behind them. At home, they’ll pass a banner celebrating the 1984 NCAA championship that hangs in the basement. It serves as a reminder of what the program once was. “Yes, we’ve seen better days,” Pickett says. “But I have faith that these dark times won’t last.”

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There’s a lot to look forward to this spring. The return of warm weather, longer days, sunshine. But also a hopeful reprieve from the pandemic. In the midst of the chaos of COVID, we’ve been asking ourselves who and what matters most. Surely, we’re all excited to see our favorite big name acts back in town, but isn’t the magic happening within our own D.C.-sphere worthy of more love—especially in a time when smaller venues and smaller names are suffering? With that in mind, we bring you our Spring State of the Arts issue with an eye on DMV talent, locally owned and operated spaces, the underdogs, and the underground. After all, we’re your alt-weekly. You have national media for national spotlights. You have us to shine a light on the up-and-coming right here in your hometown. By now we know the drill: COVID, it seems, will ebb and flow, canceling shows, rescheduling tours, and bumping IRL events online. It certainly keeps us on our toes—consider this your reminder to double-check all dates before cementing plans—who knows what the future holds? But the silver lining is that we may never take the act of going to a concert with friends, or making small talk with strangers in line for a bathroom, or sitting at a book talk with lovers for granted again. Things that were once regular occurrences now feel like special treats to be cherished. So we hope that, as you read this, you call or text your favorite people or plan a solo date for yourself and do something that fills you with absolute joy. That’s what spring is supposed to feel like, right?

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Colombia-born, Toronto-based Lido Pimienta is a sound unto herself. Her music is described in her bio as “electronic meets cumbia,” “defiant and delicate, exploratory and confrontational.” It dances over the line between playful and poetic, but never lingers long enough to be defined as one or the other, but both. Her 2016 debut, La Papessa, may have won her the Polaris Music Prize, but the 2020 follow up, Miss Colombia, sees the artist continuing to explore her Afro Latinx roots alongside her queer feminist identity. Released by Anti-Records, Miss Colombia celebrates her mash-up of styles, genres, and influences. Once you’ve listened to the 11-track album, it comes as no surprise that she’s called M.I.A. and Cardi B two of her influences, but Sexteto Tabala’s influence can be heard too—the Colombian band is even featured on her song “Quiero Que Me Slaves.” Pimienta has absorbed so many influences that it’s not easy or necessary to label her. Instead, Pimienta cracks a new portal for us to step into. Whether you speak Spanish or not, her music will put a spell on you. April 5 at Songbyrd, 540 Penn St. NE. $25. —Laura Irene WASHINGTONCITYPAPER.COM FEBRUARY 18, 2022 9

CAUTIOUS CLAY The 28-year-old R&B artist Joshua Karpeh—better known as Cautious Clay—started producing music when he was a GW student. His 2017 debut self-produced single, “Cold War,” went on to be sampled by Taylor Swift, and was certified gold earlier this year. March 17, 7 p.m. $30.

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GALACTIC Jeff Raines and Robert Mercurio grew up as childhood friends in Chevy Chase, but it wasn’t until they moved to New Orleans for college that they started playing music together. The result was Galactic—the funky, genre-bending act coming to D.C. this spring with Austin’s beloved Nané. March 18, 8 p.m. $30. PERFUME GENIUS Michael Hadreas hasn’t always had it easy—he’s combated drug addiction, and has been harrassed and abused for being gay. Hadreas’ struggles, as well as his joys, have transformed into the enchanting music he releases as Perfume Genius. March 25, 10 p.m. $30. L’IMPÉRATRICE The glitchy, discoesque numbers from Parisian outfit L’Impératrice have an exuberant exterior, but contain lyrics that have grown increasingly sophisticated, intimate, and political over the years. April 6, 7 p.m. $25. OMAR APOLLO Even though Apolonio, the critically acclaimed debut album from 24-year-old Omar Apollo, was released more than a year ago, it still hasn’t gotten its due time on the road. Apollo is finally touring the soulful Spanglish record this spring. May 14, 10 p.m., $30. BEACH BUNNY Lili Trifilio started making, and home-recording, lo-fi indie music under the moniker Beach Bunny as a way to process her feelings. Fastforward six years and she’s gone from playing Chicago house parties to some of the coolest venues in the country. May 15, 7 p.m. $28.

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CHOPTEETH AFROFUNK BIG BAND The local 13-piece Afrobeat group with lively, thought-provoking numbers such as “Edward Snowden” and “D.C. Vote” is bringing their genre-bending sound to AMP. Feb. 25, 8 p.m. $26. BALANCE CAMPAIGN To nobody’s surprise, women, people of color, and queer people are significantly underrepresented in modern classical music. Local ensemble Balance Campaign makes a point of commissioning and performing works from musicians belonging to marginalized communities. March 10, 7:30 p.m. $30. THE DAVID BROMBERG QUINTET David Bromberg has been playing bluegrass since the ’60s, and along the way has collaborated with the likes of Bob Dylan, George Harrison, and Willie Nelson. Watch the Grammy-nominated artist fingerpick his way up and down a guitar with his quintet. March 12, 8 p.m. $36–$66. GERMÁN LÓPEZ Ever heard someone play the ukulele-adjacent Canary Island timple? If not, an evening with Gran Canaria-born Germán López is a good place to start. March 13, 8 p.m. $30. IRENE JALENTI Irene Jalenti is a polyglot—she speaks and sings in five languages. The Baltimore-based artist is also fluent in jazz and scat and has an impressive four-octave range. March 19, 8 p.m. $20. SETH PARKER WOODS & ANDREW ROSENBLUM Wielding the cello and piano, respectively, Seth Parker Woods and Andrew Rosenblum are teaming up to bring the DMV an evening that weaves classical standards from Europe with works from modern Black composers. March 24, 7:30 p.m. $30.

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UMPHREY’S MCGEE This jam band has more than 2,500 live shows to their name. With a repertoire that blends musical genres and eras, show number 2,501 is bound to have something for everyone. Feb. 18, 8 p.m. $38–$58. MADEON Madeon’s resume boasts production credits

Sasami

The cover for Sasami’s first album has the L.A.-based musician exploring the edge of a frigid lake as ice-crusted mountains loom, foreboding, in the background. It’s a good fit for the sparse, elegant music. The art for her second album, Squeeze, is equally fitting: Sasami’s head is on the body of a serpent with centipede-like claws. The creature is based on the Nure-Onna, a fiend from Japanese folklore that drinks victims’ blood through its tongue. Where Sasami’s debut was a series of droning, melancholy dreams, the Squeeze singles released so far are jagged and confrontational—promising. Listening to both albums back to back, it’s almost hard to believe they came from the same artist. On the first, Sasami recorded demos on a phone while touring as part of Cherry Glazerr, and collaborated with Devendra Banhart. On the second, Megadeth’s Dirk Verbeuren backs up metal riffs with heavy drums. After seeing Barishi in concert, Sasami decided to incorporate heavier influences into her own music, in part (as she recently told Rolling Stone) to “make music that moremarginalized people could relate to and use as fuel for their own experiences and catharsis.” Soon after, she was playing a new set of songs with Barishi as her backup band. Perhaps soon Sasami’s Nure-Onna mascot will be considered a peer of others like Vic Rattlehead and Iron Maiden’s Eddie. March 24 at the Black Cat, 1811 14th St. NW. $16–$18. —Will Lennon

Rock Creek Lee

Spring is almost here and rapper Rock Creek Lee is ready to heat up the city with a listening party and vinyl signing for his 2020 album Songs in a Sallow Man’s Key, on Feb. 22. Lee will also play songs from his upcoming project, Divine Line Disciple 2. The listening party is shaping up to be more like an underground hip-hop festival, featuring elite DJs RBI and Scratch Master K. Musical savant Wes Felton provides album commentary, and the Almighty RNL will host a special edition of the Power Moves open-mic cypher. In addition to being a gifted lyricist, Lee, aka Cory Stowers, is an award-winning visual and graffiti artist. He is the co-founder of the Double Down Kings, an influential graf crew responsible for some of the most iconic public art around town, including the seminal “Black Broadway” mural on U Street and the massive go-go themed “Many Voices” mural in Anacostia. Lee is also the curator of the 14th Street Graffiti Museum and the founder of the Art Bloc DC collective. Songs in a Sallow Man’s Key is a 12-track banger loaded with dynamic lyricism and canny references to D.C. street culture. The whiplash-inducing production is courtesy of Lee’s longtime collaborators the Unown, Speaks Beats, and Bu Bu The Producer. The album also features guest verses from hip-hop superpowers Head-Roc, Gordo Brega, Uptown XO, Flex Mathews, and singer-songwriter Courtney Dowe. Feb. 22 at Townhouse Uptown, 903 U St. NW. —Sidney Thomas

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for international stars including Lady Gaga and Coldplay, but it’s his solo work that has cemented him as an EDM favorite. March 4, 8 p.m. $43–$58. KHRUANGBIN The music from this Houston trio drips in swagger, drawing elements from psychedelia, funk, and indie traditions. March 11, 8 p.m. $50–$85.

Atlas Performing Arts Center

KRISTIN REBECCA Maryland-based Kristin Rebecca is putting a new spin on traditional folk music with her harp-based songwriting. Feb. 26, 7:30 p.m. $20. NEY MELLO & ALEXANDRA MERCADO Guitarist Ney Mello teams up with Alexandra Mercado on keys for this performance, which journeys through music of many cultures and eras—from European folk traditions to Brazilian bossa nova. Feb. 27, 4 p.m. $20. ELISE CHRISTINA JENKINS Black women have faced overwhelming barriers in the world of opera. In this performance, soprano Elise Christina Jenkins pays tribute to the Black women who have, in the face of discrimination, made history as opera singers. March 6, 4 p.m. $20.

Barns at Wolf Trap

ALLISON RUSSELL You might recognize her from Our Native Daughters, but Russell’s solo work is making a splash. March 6, 6 p.m. $22–$27. NELLA Born in Venezuela and schooled at Berklee College of Music, Nella is gaining global acclaim for her music, which blends traditional Venezuelan sounds, Andalusian rythyms, and contemporary production. Feb. 18, 8 p.m. $27–$37. JOSEPH Not one dude, but three sisters, Joseph make folk pop with delicate harmonies front and center. April 2, 7:30 p.m. April 3, 8 p.m. $25. MEOW MEOW Australian diva Meow Meow does it all—she sings (in English and in French), she acts, she dances, and she consistently impresses audiences and critics. April 20, 8 p.m. $32–$37.

Bethesda Blues and Jazz

AL JARDINE Wouldn’t it be nice to see Al Jardine, cofounder of the Beach Boys, live? Here’s your chance. March 2, 7:30 p.m. $69–$85. JOHN OATES AND GUTHRIE TRAPP Yes, like that

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Knovo are a little bit of everything. Even their members don’t always agree on the right descriptor—they’re sometimes called rock, jazz, pop, soul, funk, indie. Sometimes they make you want to dance. Other times, they leave you deep in thought. For local husband-wife duo TJ Turqman and Gena Photiadis, Knovo (inspired by the Latin word for “new”) are the result of wanting to create an original band that was all their own. They brought on vocalist Tula Pisano, drummer Matt Tredwell, and guitarist Nikhel Sus; together they demonstrate a passion for creating music that delivers a “roller coaster” of an experience, says Sus. Turqman, the primary songwriter, says he often creates a “skeleton” of a song on his phone. In the weeks, months, and sometimes years that follow, other members add on until they’ve settled on a finished track they all love. (Pisano is credited with lyrical development.) Given varied musical backgrounds, Knovo strive for an emphasis on technical complexity as well as thoughtful melodies, rhythms, and vocals. With this process in mind, Knovo are looking forward to wrapping their single, “That’s What’s Up,” in 2022, as well as a five-song EP. They’re also ready to get back into the groove of live music. One of their first stops is the Pocket, and they’re looking for an open-minded audience. No matter what genre you like, as long as you like good music, Knovo promise a treat. Feb. 24 at the Pocket, 1508 N. Capitol St. NW. $12-$15. —Sarah Smith

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Knovo

Red Brick Presents Ray Brown

Horsegirl

I first heard “Billy” without knowing the band. Horsegirl’s November 2021 single, released by Matador, has excellent production, clearly made with modern technology but definitely living in the same world as the best of My Bloody Valentine and Slowdive. So good, it came as a shock to learn the band are a trio of teenagers. Current teenagers—born closer to 2001 than 1991. But Horsegirl aren’t a rehash of late ’80s shoegaze. Their music doesn’t sound like imitation, yet the influence can’t be denied. For all of the accolades MBV and co. received over the past 30 years, their actual impact on actual bands is a bit overblown. It seems easy to compile a bunch of guitar pedals and stumble your way into your own sound. But it’s not. Horsegirl’s music sounds magnificent turned up loud, distortion washing over everything. But listen to it on repeat and the melodies are there. Their songs could be played on acoustic instruments and it would still be good. In total, Horsegirl have released 17 minutes of original music: one single in 2019, a three-song EP in 2020, and 2021’s “Billy.” Each song is great. No qualifiers. Not great for teenagers or great for an indie artist or great for a new band. Just great. March 20 at DC9, 1940 9th St. NW. $16–$18. —Brandon Wetherbee

There’s a certain kind of passion required to put on shows—especially small ones. A labor of love, typically spearheaded by one person who’s able to see past all the hard work and unpaid hours to carefully create an experience at often overlooked venues. Red Brick Presents, the booking outfit of Ray Brown, is one of those, forming in 2021 to curate and promote shows in the D.C. area. But Brown has been sporadically booking shows in the area since he was in eighth grade—from 2012 until 2017—when he left town to tour with Baltimore act Snail Mail. As an eighth grader, booking bands was about creating opportunities for him and his friends to get together and play music; his focus changed as he got older and became more immersed in D.C.’s music scene. Brown’s high school era of show curation focused on bridging generational divides—lineups mixing older acts with younger ones. Marking a pivotal moment in his teen career, Brown recalls securing Priests for one such show. He tells City Paper, Priests’ enthusiasm was crucial to his formation as a booker and musician. Today Brown hopes to provide the same support for younger bands. He works to make the shows he books youth-friendly and to provide younger acts opportunities because he knows the value of nurturing younger musicians and sees it as a responsibility; it’s a characteristic that shines a sweet light of authenticity on D.C.’s punk scene. As Red Brick Presents, Brown spends more time curating three-band punk shows than the indie-rock lineups of his youth. He enjoys exposing audiences to new places throughout the area and he hopes to bring shows back to St. Stephen and the Incarnation Episcopal Church—a space that, pre-pandemic, was the premiere choice for punk shows in the city. One upcoming gig is especially reminiscent of Brown’s early years: On Feb. 19, he’ll play with Prude, the new project from Nick Bairatchnyi of the Obsessives. After a long stint in Philadelphia, Bairatchnyi is back. While Prude is more of Bairatchnyi’s solo project on recordings, live performances include Brown on drums, Carmen Canedo, and Alex Bass—another Snail Mail alum. D.C. welcomes them both back with open arms. —Laura Irene Feb. 19 at Quarry House Tavern, 8401 Georgia Ave., Silver Spring. $12.

Oates, of Hall & Oates fame. Catch him playing with guitarist Guthrie Trapp. March 24, 8 p.m. $69–$89. MONTELL JORDAN This is how R&B singer Montell Jordan does it. March 26, 8 p.m. $65–$85. TONY! TONI! TONÉ! The iconic ’90s trio is back on tour, and bringing their soulful tunes to Bethesda. April 15, 8 p.m. $69–$89. CHUCK BROWN BAND The godfather of go-go’s legacy lives on through the talented musicians that make up the Chuck Brown Band. April 22, 8 p.m. $35.

The Birchmere

MOTHER’S FINEST Mother’s Finest, a band from

Georgia, pioneered the blend of funk music and hard rock. The result is catchy, energizing music that keeps you on your toes. Feb. 24, 7:30 p.m. $45. THE STYLISTICS Topping charts in the ’70s, Philly’s Stylistics have been making soulful ballads for half a century. The latest iteration of the group, including both original members and new, are stopping by Alexandria. March 3, 7:30 p.m. $65. THE HIGH KINGS “Wherever you go, around the world, you’ll find an Irish pub,” sing Irish folk group High Kings in their biggest hit. The Birchmere isn’t an Irish pub, but this concert will make you feel like you’re in one. March 25 and 26, 7:30 p.m. $55. SÉRGIO MENDES For decades, Sérgio Mendes has

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JANIS IAN Janis Ian recorded and released her first single, “Society’s Child,” at only 14. Since that 1966 hit, she’s become a folk icon with her wise, poetic songwriting. April 30, 7:30 p.m. $45.

Black Cat

ILLUMINATI HOTTIES Led by songwriter and producer Sarah Tudzin, the pioneers of “tenderpunk” bring their sweet sounds and loud noises to D.C., where they’ll play with Fenne Lily and opener Katy Kirby. Feb. 22, 7:30 p.m. $15–$18. DEL WATER GAP Making waves in the world of indie music, S. Holden Jaffe is the mastermind producer and songwriter of this solo project with a cultish following. In 2020, he teamed up with Maryland’s Maggie Rogers, and now he’s back with his own tunes. March 12, 8 p.m. $18–$20. BOY HARSHER Originally scheduled for a winter showing, the darkwave duo play the soundtrack (they wrote) for the short film (they made), which explores lust, compulsion, and the horrific tendencies of seduction. April 10, 7:30 p.m. $20. INDIGO DE SOUZA After wrapping up her time as an opener on indie darling Lucy Dacus’ tour, young rocker Indigo De Souza is touring solo, taking her grungy, emotional songs to intimate venues across the country. April 20, 7 p.m. $20-$24. NILÜFER YANYA With a husky voice and soulful guitar riffs, 26-year-old Nilüfer Yanya has earned herself comparisons to King Krule, but over the years, the London-based artist has developed a sound that’s unlike anyone else. May 3, 7:30 p.m. $25–$28.

I Am Woman: A Celebration of Women in Hip Hop

When hip-hop was in its infancy in the mid-’70s, very few took the art form seriously. As its popularity and influence grew in the ’80s, it was hard for MCs to get respect and damn near impossible for women MCs to be recognized. That changes with the Kennedy Center’s I Am Woman: A Celebration of Women in Hip Hop, part of the space’s 50th anniversary celebration. Hosted by hip-hop legend MC Lyte (a founding member of the Kennedy Center Hip Hop Culture Council), the evening includes performances by renowned women rappers, hip-hop artists, and MCs including Da Brat, Monie Love, Yo Yo, Remy Ma, Mumu Fresh, and Tierra Whack. Today, women artists consistently outperform men in sales, streaming, and general interest—in 2020, five women rappers topped Billboard’s Hot 100 chart—so it might be hard for younger generations to comprehend the sheer chutzpah it took for these artists to pursue a career in hip-hop. But Lyte was the first solo woman MC to release an album on a major label and both she and Love were still teenagers when their debuts dropped. “When I saw MC Lyte, I wanted to be MC Lyte,” Da Brat says in the ABC News special The Real Queens of Hip-Hop: The Women Who Changed the Game (2021). “She was the tomboy to me and I could relate to her.” Lyte and Love were the original “you have to work twice as hard to get half as much” MCs, clawing their way to respect and popularity, while guiding women and girls coming up behind them. Da Brat, in turn, became the first solo woman rapper to sell a million records. Together, they normalized the idea that women in hip-hop should and would be respected through chart hits, Grammy nominations (nine total between them), film and television appearances. In short, these groundbreakers paved the way for the likes of Cardi B, Megan Thee Stallion, and Nicki Minaj. April 15 at the Kennedy Center, 2700 F St. NW. $49–$149. —Christina Smart Courtesy of Becky Marcus

been bringing the sounds of Brazil all around the world. The Rio de Janeiro-bred, bossa nova legend is sure to get you off your feet. April 14, 7:30 p.m. $70. AIMEE MANN Aimee Mann is the singer-songwriter behind the soundtrack to Paul Thomas Anderson’s Magnolia. Her latest release, Queens of the Summer Hotel, is inspired by the cult favorite memoir and movie Girl, Interrupted. April 25, 7:30 p.m. $70.

Blues Alley Jazz

MAGNÓLIA ZENEKAR AND SZIKRA These bands may be from the District, but they specialize in the traditional dance music of Hungary. March 19, 7 p.m. $10. ANA SOUZA Though she specializes in Brazilian samba, Ana Souza’s voice is a dead ringer for Amy Winehouse. April 2, 7:30 p.m. $10–$15. FEEDEL BAND Out of D.C.’s large Ethiopian community came Feedel Band, the East African jazz collective that mix traditional Ethiopian rhythms with more modern elements of funk and jazz. April 7, 9:30 p.m. $10.

BELA DONA Bela Dona are the District’s premier all-women go-go, R&B, jazz, gospel, and hip-hop band—and they’re not shy about their D.C. pride. April 22, 8 p.m. $25. VIVIAN GREEN Since the early 2000s, Vivian Green has been churning out R&B hits, delivering romantic lyrics in a voice that’s smooth like butter. May 13, 6:30 p.m. $45–$60.

Comet Ping Pong

SPUD CANNON College friends founding rock bands is what movies are made of. Catch the Poughkeepsie quintet with D.C.’s sextet soul-punkers Lightmare. Feb. 18, 10 p.m. $13. ART D’ECCO Art d’Ecco is making music now, but he sounds like he was plucked right out of the glam rock movement of the 1970s. See him perform in his signature black bob, white makeup, and fabulous outfits. March 12, 10 p.m. $13. EYELIDS Three electric guitars, four albums, and several music veterans from Guided By Voices, the Decemberists, Stephen Malkmus, and Elliott Smith’s bands make up Portland’s Eyelids, which some call alt rock’s best kept secret. They’re playing with Frass Green, too. March 26, 10 p.m. $13. RETIREMENT PARTY Get punk at the pizza shop with Retirement Party, an indie grunge outfit that hails from Chicago. April 10, 9 p.m. $15.

DAR Constitution Hall

MONTY ALEXANDER Born in Kingston and raised in Miami as a teenager, jazz pianist Monty Alexander draws from both Jamaica and the U.S. to create his music. His jazz is deeply rooted in swing, bebop, and reggae. March 10, 8 p.m. $45.

JOÃO FÊNIX João Fênix has ping-ponged between Rio de Janeiro and New York, theaters and recording studios, and traditional and contemporary music. At the center of it all is his memorable, silky voice. Feb. 19, 8 p.m. $10.

SCOTT METZGER Guitarist Scott Metzger has done it all: folk, rock, soul, jazz, country, and everything in between. He’ll be joined by singer Katie Jacoby. April 1, 8 p.m. $20.

EMPATH Empath make weird music, and they like it that way. The self-described “freak pop band from Philadelphia” are coming to Connecticut Avenue. April 23, 10 p.m. $15.

MIKI HOWARD Chicago’s Miki Howard uses her powerful voice to deliver sweet R&B numbers, many of which topped charts in the ’80s and ’90s. Feb. 18, 8 p.m. $50.

Bossa Bistro

THE BLACKBYRDS “Doing it in the park/ Doing it after dark/ Oh yeah, Rock Creek Park.” Sing along to that refrain from “Rock Creek Park,” a 1975 hit from local funk band the Blackbyrds. March 5, 8 p.m. $25–$40.

JUAN WAUTERS From Montevideo, Uruguay, to Jackson Heights, New York, Juan Wauters has spent his career writing songs that have earned him collaborations with indie favorites Mac DeMarco and Homeshake. Local power pop band, Bad Moves, opens. April 16, 10 p.m. $15.

THE MENZINGERS These Philly punks—who formed when they were teenagers in the mid-aughts—are back again with their new album, Hello Exile, and this time, they’re getting emotional, intimate, and baring it all. May 10, 7 p.m. $25–$28.

GERALD ALBRIGHT Jazz doesn’t get smoother than Gerald Albright, the Los Angeles-born saxophonist behind many successful singles and albums. April 28, 8 p.m. $55.

City Winery

LITTLE FEAT Sinc 1969, Little Feat have been blending rock and country with an unmistakable California sensibility. April 16, 8 p.m. $47–$272. ROBERTO CARLOS Known as the King of Latin Music, this Brazilian singer-songwriter requires no introduction. April 30, 8 p.m. $58–$555.

Rare Essence

“Ain’t no party like an RE party cuz an RE party don’t stop,” go-go pioneers Rare Essence chant in their adaptation of this popular hip-hop phrase. Since 1976, the selfproclaimed “wickedest band alive” has been living up to their hype, mixing call-andresponse verses and funky rhythms. This May, following the COVID postponement of their 45th-anniversary party last year, the Southeast group celebrates their 46th anniversary with a special show. Andre “Whiteboy” Johnson, the band’s guitarist and only remaining original member, wants to keep some details a secret until the event, but says the gig will feature an expanded core of 18, with 14 or more additional guest participants, many of whom are former band members. While they won’t be wearing their original matching red outfits from the early days, Johnson promises wardrobe changes and backdrops used at their 1980s arena shows. Lead talker James “Jas. Funk” Thomas will lead an extensive roll call of clubs the band has played. RE also promise to pay respect to late band members, such as drummer Quentin “Footz” Davidson. May 14 at MGM National Harbor, 101 MGM National Ave., Oxon Hill. $75– $289. —Steve Kiviat

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DC9

HOLY FUCK This Toronto-based band mimic modern electronic music, without using any modern equipment (i.e., no computers). Instead, they make their music, unrehearsed, with drums, bass and keyboards. Watch how they make it live. March 31, 8 p.m. $16–$18. HANA VU Hana Vu started releasing her DIY indierock music in high school, filling it with teen angst. Since, she’s collaborated with Willow Smith, and has opened for Soccer Mommy and Wet. March 23, 8 p.m. $13–$15. LUNA LUNA This four-piece Latinx band are traveling from Texas to 9th Street NW. They’re bringing their funky, bilingual, indie pop catalog with them. April 5, 8 p.m. $15–$18. TENNYSON You know that lo-fi study beats playlist? Picture a whole night of grooving to that, and you’ll get a pretty clear image of what it’s like to spend an evening with Canada’s Tennyson. April 11, 8 p.m. $20–$23.

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SIERRA FERRELL Hailing from a small town in West Virginia, Sierra Ferrell is one of the most exciting voices in country today. April 6, 7:30 p.m. $20–$25.

Ken Grand-Pierre

KELSY KARTER Women in pop punk are having a moment. Enter Kelsy Karter, the New Zealand rocker who’s a force to be reckoned with. April 27, 8 p.m. $12–$15.

Hill Center at the Old Naval Hospital

LOMELDA With its lo-fi, fuzzy beats, mumbled vocals, and hopeful vibes, Lomelda’s fifth album takes its name from the band’s star, and invites listeners to sing along. Live, no two Lomelda shows are alike. May 23, 8 p.m. $15–$18.

FOGHORN STRINGBAND Travel back in time with Foghorn Stringband, a band that specializes in oldfashioned bluegrass. March 20, 4 p.m. $25.

Hill Country Live

Echostage

BONOBO Simon Green has developed a global fan base as Bonobo. Under the moniker, he releases tranquil electronic music. Feb. 28, 8 p.m. $48.

JOSHUA RAY WALKER Rolling Stone called Joshua Ray Walker “country’s most fascinating young songwriter.” Catch him while tickets are still this cheap— they won’t be next tour. Feb. 18, 9 p.m. $14.

LOUD LUXURY Canadian DJ duo Loud Luxury struck gold with “Body,” their smash hit that’s impossible not to dance along to. Now, you have the chance—the group is making a stop in Northeast. March 4, 9 p.m. $33–$39.

THE WAY DOWN WANDERERS The Way Down Wanderers build on bluegrass basics to make modern indie music that’s turning heads. Wicked Sycamore, a local female folk trio, opens. Feb. 26, 9 p.m. $12.

CHELSEA CUTLER A quintessential lowercase-songs SoundCloud girl, singer-songwriter Chelsea Cutler has solidified her spot among electro pop big names like Quinn XCII and Louis the Child. March 23, 8 p.m. $36.

Oh He Dead

Despite the many setbacks bands have experienced courtesy of the pandemic, Oh He Dead lead singer Cynthia “C.J.” Johnson remains an optimist, especially when it comes to their twice-delayed tour as openers for the Dip. “I’m not going to keep my fingers crossed for the tour because if I do that, I feel like I’m jinxing it,” says Johnson. “I’m just going to automatically say it’s going to happen.” Should Johnson finally will this tour to life, Oh He Dead will kick off their musical expedition in Hartford, Connecticut, with stops in Boston, New York, Atlanta, and a hometown performance at Black Cat on March 27. The tour will give Oh He Dead a chance to showcase new material from their forthcoming albums, Pretty and Ugly (their single, “Is It My Love?,” was released Feb. 14). Sung over music written by guitarist Alex Salser, Johnson’s lyrics delve into a personal relationship to create a universally understood song. “I wrote it in a way where you wouldn’t know what it’s about,” says Johnson. “So anyone who sings it and loves it can think about what they love at the time.” March 27 at the Black Cat, 1811 14th St. NW. $20. —Christina Smart

LIL TECCA Only 19 and still donning braces, rapper Lil Tecca has already gone viral for his song “Ransom.” The rest of his repertoire is filled with catchy tunes, ripe for their day in the internet limelight. April 4, 8 p.m. $42–$48.

Fillmore Silver Spring

CORDAE Cordae’s 2019 debut album, The Lost Boy, earned him a Grammy nomination for Best Rap Album. He followed it up in January with From a Bird’s Eye View. Feb. 21, 8 p.m. $30–$89. OLIVER TREE Oliver Tree can often be found rocking a bowl cut, donning a neon ’80s windbreaker, and smoking a ton of weed. His music is equally eccentric, and unmistakably the product of someone who grew up on the internet. March 17, 8 p.m. $35.

Nathan Bajar

CLAIRO Indie darling Clairo is touring her 2021 album, Sling. She’s bringing Arlo Parks, the up-and-coming British songwriter who doubles as a poet, which is evident in her gentle indie-pop numbers. Feb. 19 and 20, 8 p.m. $48–$74.

NASTIA REIGEL This DJ got her start by organizing illegal dance parties in Siberia. Join her in a legal one. March 11, 10 p.m. $10–$20.

The Hamilton

CHRISTIAN LOPEZ Though he’s only 26, West Virginia’s Christian Lopez sings like an old soul. His romantic country music is built to make you swoon. March 10, 7:30 p.m. $20–$25. AZTEC SUN This local funk ensemble have been infecting the region with joy and energy since 2012. April 1, 8 p.m. $15–$20.

THE PACK A.D. It’s hard to believe only two people are behind the music of the Pack A.D., which is edgy, grimy, and very, very noisy. The feat accomplished by this Canadian duo is reminiscent of the White Stripes. April 15, 9 p.m. $12.

Howard Theatre

GOODIE MOB This Atlanta hip-hop collective—which boasts CeeLo Green as an original member—paved the way for Southern rap to earn its due respect and attention. March 4, 8 p.m. $40–$80.

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ENAMOUR Techno music may be associated with Germany, but local DJ Enamour makes thumping house music in our backyard. April 15, 10 p.m. $10–$20.

LILA DOWNS Singing in Spanish, English, and numerous Indigenous languages, Lila Downs blends her Oaxacan culture with modern musical traditions to make albums that have won her a Grammy and international love. April 24, 7 p.m. $36–$60.

THE PINKERTON RAID The personal is certainly political in the Pinkerton Raid’s catalog. Their indie folk tunes call for justice, freedom, and equality. April 9, 9 p.m. $12.

PEDRO CAPÓ Grandson of legendary Puerto Rican singer Bobby Capó, this pop star is continuing his grandfather’s legacy of making lovable Latin pop songs. May 14, 8 p.m. $45–$75.

MOON BOOTS Peter Dougherty, better known as Moon Boots, makes house music that’s brimming with joy and soul. April 1, 10 p.m. $11–$17.

METROPOLITAN JAZZ ORCHESTRA Grammy winning conductor and composer Maria Schneider leads this local orchestra in an evening of bountiful jazz. April 16, 8 p.m. $28–$46.

GRADY SPENCER & THE WORK Grady Spencer writes songs that toe the line between his home state of Texas’ classic country, and soulful blues. He delivers them with a talented band, and a silky, memorable voice. March 25, 9 p.m. $12.

MAISIE PETERS The bubbly exterior of English singer Maisie Peters’ pop music juxtaposes her mature songwriting, which delves into heartbreak, insecurity, and all the nuances of being a girl in your early 20s. March 12, 8 p.m. $22–$40.

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Helado Negro

Experiencing an album from Helado Negro, aka Roberto Carlos Lange, feels more like twisting a kaleidoscope than plodding through a sequence of tracks. One song starts sounding like My Morning Jacket, then morphs to become more reminiscent of Blood Orange before finally transitioning into another song that’s more evocative of Seu Jorge. All the while, Lange weaves between English and Spanish so seamlessly it’s almost impossible to notice the transition. Though he had a substantial following throughout the 2010s, Lange achieved breakout success with 2019’s This Is How You Smile, an album that manages to bottle a bit of the sun-faded quality of childhood memory without ever sounding saccharine. Helado Negro’s new album, Far In, was crafted, in part, while the artist was stranded in Texas with his partner at the height of pandemic lockdowns. (Their short trip south to collaborate on a multimedia project became a six-month ordeal when COVID hit.) It’s a relaxing album, but not in a sedative, mind-deadening way. Instead it’s a muchneeded antidote to the opiate of YouTube lo-fi, a sage reminder that art’s modes are not restricted to the binary of “challenging misery” and “vapid pleasure.” May 24 at 9:30 Club, 815 V St. NW. $25. —Will Lennon

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AHI AHI has lived the life that movies are made of: dropped out of school to hike, meditate, and travel; came to the conclusion that he wanted to make music professionally. Now, he’s doing just that, and it’s working out pretty well. Feb. 23, 7:30 p.m. $15. SCREAMING ORPHANS Irish HAIM, is that you? This sister group from Ireland put a pop spin on traditional Irish music. March 6, 7 p.m. $20. GEMINI Eighteen-year-old gemini is following in the lowercase, hyperpop tradition of groups like 100 gecs. Catch her first-ever live performance in her hometown of Vienna. March 7, 7:30 p.m. $5. WIDOWSPEAK This collaboration between two talents, singer-songwriter Molly Hamilton and guitarist Robert Earl Thomas, brings to mind easygoing psychedelia of the 1960s. April 9, 8 p.m. $15. SAY SUE ME Most surf rock is associated with the California coast. Say Sue Me started making their beachy, indie music on the sandy shores of Busan, South Korea. May 5, 8 p.m. $18. STILL CORNERS Tessa Murray and Greg Hughes met coincidentally at a London train stop in 2009. Now, they make dreamy, hypnotic music together. May 19, 8 p.m. $17.

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Spring Silver

With a new album about to drop, K Nkanza began their musical journey with a blank slate when it came to genre and sound. Thus came Spring Silver, Nkanza’s solo project and a chance to pursue artistic singularity. While using descriptors like “queer metal” and “post-emo,” Nkanza, who writes the songs and lyrics, cites varying influences such as Nirvana, Metallica, Squarepusher, and Kendrick Lamar. Put more simply, Nkanza wants to create music they want to listen to. Spring Silver is about filtering through the music Nkanza enjoys and picking out elements to create something totally new. They tell City Paper, “If I found out about Spring Silver, I’d want to say, ‘Oh wow, this is right up my alley.’” The wryly titled project reflects the Maryland suburb’s influence on Nkanza’s life. “A lot of people I wouldn’t have expected are from Silver Spring, but they claim New York or D.C.,” says Nkanza. Doing the opposite, they embrace an “insider/outsider” relationship with the suburb. Born in Silver Spring, the artist returned during high school—a “homecoming” that brought a sense of familiarity and newness that’s evident in their music. As Nkanza continues to lean in to their genre-defying sound, they’ve also gained confidence. Their upcoming album promises to be more ambitious— combining many of the styles present in their 2019 debut, The Natural World, while delivering its message in a shorter time frame. The musician is proud to have produced “more immediate” songs that still deliver “sonic” and “conceptual depth.” Debuting in March with an album release party at Pie Shop, I Could Get Used to This tackles the theme of isolation, including the physical feelings many associate with pandemic-driven lockdowns. The album also explores feelings of confusion and alienation. “A little bit before the pandemic, I was a senior in college, living by myself in a strange, isolating environment,” Nkanza shares. “When the pandemic hit, I was already in that space, and a lot of that carried over into my music.” With this personal project, Nkanza hopes to reach audiences that need their music as much as they needed to write it. They ask that listeners come with an open mind. “I really hope that the music is found by anyone who would feel like it was important in some big or small way in their life,” Nkanza says. “It would mean a lot if this music found the audience that would be interested in it.” —Sarah Smith March 5 at Pie Shop, 1339 H St. NE. $15.

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AOIFE O’DONOVAN She’s best known as the lead singer of Crooked Still, but Aoife O’Donovan’s celestial voice and moody songwriting is just as wonderful on its own. Feb. 25, 7:30 p.m. $29–$35. FLOR DE TOLOACHE The women in this mariachi band hail from Mexico, Puerto Rico, the Dominican Republic, Cuba, Nicaragua, and the U.S. Their respective musical cultures melt seamlessly together in their modern mariachi songs. March 4, 7:30 p.m. $25–$39. GEORGIA ANNE MULDROW The lo-fi, instrumental jazz music of L.A.’s Georgia Anne Muldrow has caught the attention of the likes of Dev Hynes, Erykah

Badu, and Mos Def. March 17, 7:30 p.m. and 9:30 p.m. $25–$30.

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PINEGROVE Kristen Stewart has a Pinegrove tattoo. Need we say more? Feb. 24, 8 p.m. $30. JORGE DREXLER In 2005, this Uruguayan singersongwriter was recognized with an Oscar for his original song “Al otro lado del río,” which was featured in The Motorcycle Diaries. The rest of his music is just as evocative. March 16, 8 p.m. $35–$109.

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Mdou Moctar

Mdou Moctar is often called the Hendrix of the desert. But bassist Mikey Coltun tells City Paper that, for the Agadez, Niger, bandleader, being considered the Eddie Van Halen of the desert would be a greater honor. On the band’s latest album, Afrique Victim, one can hear tinges of Van Halen’s flamboyant finger tapping on the fretboard method plus the pioneering desert blues sound of Ali Farka Touré. The locally raised Coltun, who produced the 2021 critic’s favorite, says the album also reflects what their tour van listens to—reggae by Black Uhuru and Black Flag’s aggressive punk guitar. The band make all those elements rock together in a manner that is neither contrived nor all over the map. Moctar sings lead in Tamasheq about inequality, love, and women’s rights over his buzzing guitar strings and fuzz pedals. The band support him with galloping drumbeats and propulsive bass rhythms. While the quartet emphasize fast, loud tunes with repeated sequences of chords, on some recorded cuts and in an NPR Tiny Desk session last year they display their equally mesmerizing but quieter Afro-folkie side with Moctar on acoustic guitar. March 22 at 9:30 Club, 815 V St. NW. $25.— Steve Kiviat

Music Center at Strathmore SPARKS This idiosyncratic art pop duo has been making hits since the ’70s. Most recently, they scored Annette, which the Atlantic called “the weirdest movie” of 2021. March 26, 8 p.m. $40–$80.

MARISA MONTE Marisa Monte is a preeminent voice in modern Brazilian music. Catch her performing songs from Portas, her 2021 album that was partially produced over Zoom calls. March 10, 8 p.m. $44–$94.

CAT POWER “Sea of Love” is the name of Cat Power’s most popular song, but it also serves as an apt description for her romantic, tender repertoire. April 15, 8 p.m. $40.

A KNEE ON THE NECK The National Philharmonic Orchestra & Chorale is performing the world premiere of “A Knee on the Neck,” a piece composed by Adolphus Hailstork to commemorate the life of George Floyd. March 26, 8 p.m. $39–$89.

PASSENGER If you were on Tumblr in 2013, you’re probably familiar with Michael David Rosenberg, better known as Passenger. The English singer-songwriter has been a longtime cult indie favorite. April 19, 8 p.m. $45.

LEA SALONGA You know her better as Disney princesses Mulan and Jasmine. The powerhouse behind childhood classics like “A Whole New World” and “Reflection” is stopping at the Strathmore. April 23, 8 p.m. $38–$88.

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WYNTON MARSALIS Wynton Marsalis, trumpeter and composer, leads the Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra in this performance, which will run the gamut of traditional and modern jazz. April 8, 8 p.m. $58–$108.

THE MICROPHONES In the mood to feel sad? Go see the Microphones, the indie project of Phil Elverum that makes emotional, lo-fi, and critically acclaimed music. March 10, 6:30 p.m. $30. LOW Low started making their signature slow, eerie indie rock in Duluth, Minnesota, in the ’90s. Now, they’re bringing their latest project, HEY WHAT, to Southeast. March 28, 8 p.m. $22. TOM GRENNAN At only 26, English musician Tom Grennan is already making waves with his catchy, energetic pop music. April 22, 8 p.m. $18.

JEFF GOLDBLUM Did you know the Hollywood star is also a jazz pianist? If you don’t believe us, head to the Strathmore, where he’ll be performing with the Mildred Snitzer Orchestra. May 6, 8 p.m. $58–$148.

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DOGS IN A PILE Dogs in a Pile zigzag across genres— rock ’n’ roll, jazz, blues, and psychedelia—to make lively, cheeky music. March 4, 8 p.m. $15.

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the footsteps of Nashville greats with their alternative Southern rock. Fredericksburg rockers Virginia Man open. Feb. 25, 8 p.m. $35.

PRÓXIMA PARADA What started as a group of college friends in San Luis Obispo making music became Próxima Parada, a soulful, retro-sounding outfit. March 5, 8 p.m. $15. SOUTHERN AVENUE This five-piece outfit get its name from a street in Memphis that leads to the historic neighborhood dubbed “Soulsville.” Their soulful blues earned them a Grammy nomination in 2020. March 30, 8 p.m. $28. ARIEL POSEN It seems impossible to find pictures of Ariel Posen on the internet without his electric guitar. He wields the instrument expertly to make funky, rootsy songs, and has a great voice to boot. May 14, 8 p.m. $22. ROBBIN KAPSALIS AND VINTAGE #18 These local darlings have garnered attention for their blues and soul originals. Robbin Kapsalis leads, with boundless energy and an unforgettable voice. May 20, 8 p.m. $10.

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BIGBABYGUCCI It’s hard to keep up with this North Carolina rapper. He released two albums in 2021, and has already put out another this year: Iridesense features eight songs in his vibrant, internet-inspired style. March 15, 8 p.m. $15–$55. AUSTIN WEBER A bubbly, synth-driven cover of ABBA’s “Mamma Mia,” with vocals recorded in Japan’s Kamo River, took this indie singer-songwriter to viral heights. His latest release, Late to the Party, proves his original music is just as catchy. March 27, 8 p.m. $15. SHUBH SARAN Composer and producer Shubh Saran blends Hindustani classical music and progressive jazz to arrive at something that is entirely his own. His 2021 release, inglish, triumphs in its exploration of cultural identity and belonging. March 31, 8 p.m. $20. JACK SYMES Tompkins Park—the 2021 follow-up to Jack Symes’ 2019 debut album, Songs for Moms—is inspired from the Manhattan park it’s named for, and cements Symes as one of the today’s most compelling indie folk musicians. April 3, 7:30 p.m. $15–$20. HONEYSUCKLE Honeysuckle’s music sounds like a spring afternoon spent frolicking in a garden. The Boston-based folk duo are coming to Northeast. April 13, 7:30 p.m. $12. R.A.P. FERREIRA Over jazz-inspired beats and percussion, R.A.P. Ferreira raps vivid, poetic verses. Ferreira’s 2021 release, the Light Emitting Diamond Cutter Scriptures, is his most sophisticated work to date. April 15, 8 p.m. $15.

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GOLDEN GIRLS Named after the beloved sitcom, this local alt-rock band make music that’s just as fun. Panda God and Dad Legs will be there, too. March 18, 8 p.m. $10–$12. SWEET PETUNIA Sweet Petunia are queering folk with their gentle melodies, sweet guitar riffs, and harmonies that’ll give you goose bumps. April 3, 8 p.m. $12–$15.

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Above & Beyond, headlining Project Glow A FUNDRAISER FOR WARD 4 MUTUAL AID Local acts Den-Mate, SIR E.U, Halpine, and Beware of the Dangers are leading this benefit concert, which will raise money for Ward 4 Mutual Aid. March 22, 6 p.m. $10–$20. GAUCHE Gauche are turning heads with their music, which carries the torch of D.C.’s punk tradition. They’ll be joined by locals Geo Rip and FANTAZMA, as well as Argentine singer-songwriter Agua Viva. March 26, 7 p.m. $10–$20. CLOSE Catch the first-ever performance by Close, the District’s new dream-rock band. The group include former members of Go Cozy, a beloved local dreampop band. March 27, 7 p.m. $10–$20.

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DAVÓNE TINES Davóne Tines is a bass-baritone powerhouse who performs songs that are hundreds of years old like they’ve never been done before. March 15, 8 p.m. $40. KAE TEMPEST The line between spoken-word poetry and rap has always been thin. London’s Kae Tempest toes it as both a successful poet and recording artist. Their sophisticated political music has earned them a collaboration with Kevin Abstract. March 22, 7 p.m. $25–$28. ZAKIR HUSSAIN The prolific Zakir Hussain has drawn from both North India’s Hindustani and South India’s Carnatic musical traditions as a tabla maestro. April 14, 8 p.m. $40.

RICK MAGUIRE Pile started as Rick Maguire’s solo project, before becoming an indie rock collective. Now, Maguire is bringing the group’s music back to its roots with stripped-down solo renditions of their material. March 9, 7 p.m. $12.

DANILO PÉREZ’S GLOBAL MESSENGERS Panamanian jazz pianist Danilo Pérez is bringing the Global Messengers—which features talents from Palestine, Jordan, and Greece—to Chinatown. April 30, 8 p.m. $40.

THE RELATIVES This NYC and Philly based group take traditional instruments—cello, tenor sax, and drums—and transform them into something entirely weird, experimental, and new. Catch them with local percussionist Shelly Purdy. March 14, 7 p.m. $10–$20.

DIJON The lo-fi indie music of this Baltimore artist caught the attention of Charli XCX—the pop star invited him to produce “pink diamond,” the first song on her pandemic release, how i’m feeling now. May 2, 8 p.m. $25–$28.

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Project Glow

For two days this spring, Project Glow will light up the night at RFK Festival Grounds with some of the biggest names in electronic dance music, including Diplo, Martin Garrix, GRiZ, and Krewella. The inaugural event stems from a partnership between Insomniac Events and Club Glow. The two promoters have already collaborated on several shows at Soundcheck and Echostage, but Insomniac founder/CEO Pasquale Rotella says this will be their largest event yet, also featuring live art installations. Club Glow is the longest-running electronic music event promotions company on the East Coast while Insomniac hosts some of the largest festivals in North America, such as Electric Daisy Carnival and Beyond Wonderland. “Every Insomniac festival is an opportunity to bring special and unique experiences to the rave community,” Rotella tells City Paper. “With this being our first festival in Washington, D.C., we hope that this will be the first of many experiences for Washingtonians to enjoy.” He wouldn’t provide additional details on other events expected to be announced “soon.” Rotella says masks will not be required, but all attendees must be fully vaccinated or provide a negative COVID-19 test. April 30-May 1 at RFK Stadium, 2400 E. Capitol St. NE. $125–$245. —Michelle Goldchain

Orlando Furioso

For too long, the words Orlando Furioso have been associated with epic poetry and classical music—Antonio Vivaldi wrote the three-act opera in the early 1700s. But Orlando Furioso is also the name of a local hardcore punk band. While the aesthetic of the three couldn’t be more different, they share a similar commitment to beauty. The band sings about equality: Their recent single “Pride” has the lyrics, “So love who you are and fuck what they say/ Your life is your own so live for today.” In classic hardcore fashion, these lyrics are screamed over fast, guitar-heavy licks with a trashy vibe that has gone slightly out of fashion in recent years. In terms of merch and album art, Orlando Furioso are a throwback to 1980s hardcore. The cover of their 2021 EP, simply titled 1, is a cartoon featuring punks on horseback laying siege to D.C., scaring MAGA hat losers out of our community. That is to say, it’s a specific vibe, and, for the right cohort, the band’s record release show will have an infectious kind of righteous fury—the best kind. Orlando Furioso will lead a slate of six bands,

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including New Jersey’s Silence Equals Death, so expect set lists that never wear out their welcome. After too many months of pogo dancing alone at home, it will be a nice change of pace to crash into people as energized and frustrated as you are. April 2 at Pie Shop, 1339 H St. NE. $13. —Alan Zilberman

Lucky Daye

New Orleans-born R&B singer Lucky Daye is a survivor. Until he was 8, the artist born David Brown attended a now-defunct church where children were beaten for not finishing meals and members were forbidden to listen to secular music. Still, Daye sang gospel and nursery rhymes until he was singing for lunch money in high school. At 19, Daye, who was a fan of old-school soul, went on American Idol, sang a Sam Cooke song, and made it to the top 20. Just as things were looking up, Hurricane Katrina hit, sending Daye and his family to Texas. Determined to make it as a singer, Daye eventually landed in L.A., where he wrote songs for artists such as Boyz II Men and Mary J Blige, while dropping singles and EPs filled with seductive, impassioned melisma along the way. By 2019, his debut album, Painted, received four Grammy nominations—including Best R&B Album. Life has been on the up and up ever since. Last year, Daye released A Table for 2, an EP of heartbreak and romance duets. A new album is scheduled this year. April 16 at Fillmore Silver Spring, 8656 Colesville Rd., Silver Spring. $125–$317.50. —Steve Kiviat

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ATOMIC MOSQUITOS The instrumental surf music from this local outfit is sure to make the crowd buzz with excitement. Feb. 26, 9 p.m. $5. DAD LEGS This D.C. indie band’s Spotify bio reads “friends making songs 4 fun & to laugh.” Join them, as well as MINKA and Uruguay, in the joy. March 1, 8 p.m. $8.

Simpson Simpson has been busy. She has an EP dropping this spring, an ongoing collaborative project with country musician Evil, and an upcoming live show on April 9 in D.C. She’ll be opening for Easy Life at Union Stage, marking her first live performance in the District since she played the 9:30 Club in 2019. Months after that show, COVID lockdowns grounded live music to a halt. During quarantine, the D.C.-born-and-raised musician indulged her interests in painting, jewelry, gaming, and poetry. Lately she’s been playing a lot of Animal Crossing and reading Nikki Giovanni. “I love Sonia Sanchez … [and] I just started reading A Farewell To Arms by Ernest Hemingway,” Simpson tells City Paper. “I’m trying to read two books a week.” A line from Giovanni about a day full of cotton candy, loneliness, and rain helped to inspire one of Simpson’s latest singles. She recorded the original version of “Cherry Ice Cream Sundae” as a freestyle. It ran more than 20 minutes long. The finished version clocks in at 3 minutes, 12 seconds, and opens with an absolutely face-melting saxophone riff, courtesy of David Winograd. The video, a surreal puppet show, was inspired by Simpson’s love of Dark Crystal, Jim Henson, and Soundgarden. “I was like, Can we do a video with puppets that looks like it could also be ‘Black Hole Sun’ and also looks like it could be the R.E.M. video for ‘Shiny Happy People’?” says Simpson. “We zoomed and got the storyboards together. … A week later I had a crazy music video … and now it has a voice beyond me. My dream is realized!” “Cherry Ice Cream Sundae” is illustrative of Simpson’s catalog in that it’s distinctively Simpson but also unlike any of her previous songs. “Summer,” a single she released the same year as “Sundae,” is a jangly guitar driven song— a sharp contrast to the creamier vibe of “Sundae.” But her signature style makes it obvious they belong in the same canon. A fan of Gorillaz, Simpson has a Damon Albarn-esque ability to compile different styles in a cohesive mosaic. The result is blisteringly contemporary and original, a sugar-rush of lo-fi, R&B, indie, and bubblegrunge. Though her early work has more of a pop R&B flavor, her new EP, Habitual Be, will be more geared toward her love of rock music. “I think I’m really stepping into my bad-bitch nu metal aesthetic,” she says. “I went and got a cool new lip ring. And I want everyone to see it.” —Will Lennon April 9 at Union Stage, 740 Water St. SW. $18–$30.

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CHOCOLATE PUMA This Dutch duo have spent 27 years bringing their techno beats to clubs and festivals around the world. May 7, 10 p.m. $27.

State Theatre

SISTER HAZEL The twangy pop rock of Sister Hazel will take you right back to the ’90s. Feb. 24, 8:30 p.m. $25.

HEAVEN FORBID These locals describe themselves as “country music for city people.” Catch them at this Slash Run show, which has been rescheduled twice— third time’s the charm! March 19, 9 p.m. $5.

KT TUNSTALL You know her for “Suddenly I See” and “Black Horse and the Cherry Tree,” but this Scottish singer’s catalog is filled with hidden gems. March 13, 8 p.m. $35–$38.

Songbyrd Music House

LA SANTA CECILIA This L.A. cumbia and bolero band make emotional, rhythmic songs, one of which landed on the extended soundtrack of Coco. May 3, 7 p.m. $20–$23.

MUSTARD SERVICE Mustard Service were founded by a college dropout in Miami. Fittingly, their tunes are sunny, meandering, and lazy, in the best way possible. Feb. 26, 7 p.m. $12–$25. GRIP Last summer, rapper GRIP was signed to Eminem’s Shady Records. He’s from Atlanta, but his rapid, enunciated flows and penchant for storytelling bring to mind the likes of California’s Kendrick Lamar. Feb. 24, 7 p.m. $15–$18.

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CLAUD Bedroom pop star Claud is infectiously charming. Phoebe Bridgers seems to think so too—she signed them to her record label, Saddest Factory Records. March 24, 8 p.m. $17–$31.

NATALIE BERGMAN You may know her as one half of Wild Belle, but Natalie Bergman has gone solo with Mercy, a gorgeous, spiritual record. March 7, 7 p.m. $16.

VACATIONS You might know Vacations’ “Young” from your TikTok algorithm, and there’s plenty where that came from. The ever-enchanting Dreamgirl open. March 28, 8 p.m. $22.

THE LATHUMS The sweet indie tunes from this young band have taken them from a small town in Greater Manchester to the top of the British charts. March 13, 7 p.m. $15–$18.

OTOBOKE BEAVER Straight out of Kyoto, this all-girl garage band is bringing their furious, charming punk to the Wharf. April 10, 8 p.m. $18–$35.

SKIP MARLEY This Jamaican singer-songwriter makes music that brings to mind his grandfather—you may know him, Bob?—but he updates those classic reggae traditions with modern, hip-hop inspired production. April 1, 7 p.m. $20–$25. PILLOW QUEENS These Dublin musicians make the kind of hopeful rock you might hear in a coming-ofage movie. April 11, 7 p.m. $15–$18. MOLLY BURCH Molly Burch grew up listening to Nina Simone and Billie Holiday. Her smooth, romantic voice shows it, and delivers indie-pop numbers that are putting her on the map. May 13, 7 p.m. $18–$20.

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CAT DEALERS The Brazilian brothers who make up Cat Dealers specialize in beat drops and rhythms built to make you dance. Feb. 17, 10 p.m $15–$21. ZEKE BEATS Bass is front and center in the music of this Perth, Australia-based DJ, who draws inspiration from hip-hop and grime. March 23, 10 p.m. $21–$27.

JUANA MOLINA The experimental-electro pop of this Argentine musician, daughter of tango’s Horacio Molina, has earned her worldwide acclaim. April 20, 8 p.m. $20–$30. REJJIE SNOW Irish musician Rejjie Snow specializes in groovy, melodic rap, which has turned the heads of Aminé, Clairo, and the late MF DOOM. April 23, 10 p.m. $18–$35. ALLIE X Cape God, Allie X’s 2021 release, is a master class in alternative, experimental pop, bringing to mind 2010s cult favorites such as MARINA and Sky Ferreira. April 30, 7:30 p.m. $20–$40.

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P1HARMONY This six-piece K-pop boy band is on the rise, garnering attention for their hip-hop influenced music. March 13, 7:30 p.m. $198-$2,045. JOSÉ LUIS PERALES Spanish singer José Luis Perales has been filling households and stadiums alike with his romantic ballads since the early ’70s. April 6, 8 p.m. $100–$388.

MARISELA Though sometimes billed the “Latin Madonna,” the similarities start and end with their appearances—this Mexican-American singer’s music is distinctly in the tradition of Latin pop. April 9, 8 p.m. $50–$130.

Washington National Cathedral

I HAVE SOMETHING TO SAY In 1920, the Nineteenth Amendment granted women the right to vote. This event will feature music from three leading women composers to celebrate that event, and the act of speaking up for what you believe in. March 13, 4 p.m. $25–$98.

avid player of Guitar Hero. Stars, they’re just like us. March 10, 7:30 p.m. $10.

YASMIN WILLIAMS This acoustic fingerstyle guitar player started playing the instrument after being an

GRACIE ABRAMS, UNION STAGE, Feb. 19, $20. MAVIS STAPLES, THE BARNS AT WOLF TRAP, Feb. 21–23, $85–$95. MARINA, THE ANTHEM, Feb. 24, $50–$80. LYLE LOVETT, BIRCHMERE, Feb. 26–27, $115. ALT-J AND PORTUGAL. THE MAN, THE ANTHEM, Feb. 27, $85–$299. MITSKI, THE ANTHEM, March 26, $40–$60. DUA LIPA, CAPITAL ONE ARENA, March 2, $59–$189. AMINÉ, FILLMORE SILVER SPRING, March 2, $56. COLBIE CAILLAT, LINCOLN THEATRE, March 3, $45–$60. TYLER, THE CREATOR, CAPITAL ONE ARENA, March 7, $45–$270. WALE, FILLMORE SILVER SPRING, March 11, $58–$79. JAZMINE SULLIVAN, THE ANTHEM, March 20, $50–$125.

by Stephen Schwartz & Nina Faso "Working concerns the hopes, dreams, joys and concerns of the average working American. In the course of one twenty-four hour workday, the audience will meet and hear stories from various workers including a schoolteacher, a parking lot attendant, a waitress, a mill worker, a mason, a trucker, a ﬁreman and a housewife." ~ StageAgent.com

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2CELLOS, EAGLEBANK ARENA, April 5, $39–$249. THE SUGARHILL GANG, CITY WINERY, April 8, $35–$48. LORDE, THE ANTHEM, APRIL 16, $125–$250. BIG THIEF, THE ANTHEM, April 21, $41–$61.

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WIZ KHALIFA, NATIONAL CANNABIS FESTIVAL, RFK FESTIVAL GROUNDS, April 23, $45–$125.

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BRIAN MCKNIGHT, CITY WINERY, April 28 and 29, $65–$85.

Native speakers of critical languages are in high demand in the US government. EHLS trains advanced English speakers to be effective communicators and strong candidates for federal jobs.

THE ROOTS RESIDENCY: ROAD TO ROOTS PICNIC, KENNEDY CENTER, May 1, $49–$149. OLIVIA RODRIGO, THE ANTHEM, May 4, $50–$100. VALERIE JUNE, FILLMORE SILVER SPRING, May 5, $35. JEFF GOLDBLUM & THE MILDRED SNITZER ORCHESTRA, STRATHMORE, May 6, $58–$148. RINA SAWAYAMA, CAPITAL TURNAROUND, May 6, $25.

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JOURNEY, CAPITAL ONE ARENA, May 9, $45–$1,389.

PAPA ROACH, MGM NATIONAL HARBOR, March 23, $47.

FOO FIGHTERS, MERRIWEATHER POST PAVILION, May 16, 18, $38–$129.

BAD BUNNY, CAPITAL ONE ARENA, March 25, $232–$1,103.

DEFTONES, THE ANTHEM, May 17, $60–$80.

NEW EDITION, CAPITAL ONE ARENA, March 31, $69–$569.

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MAXWELL, CAPITAL ONE ARENA, April 2, $69–$569.

HAIM, THE ANTHEM, May 13, $55–$379.

JUDAS PRIEST, MGM NATIONAL HARBOR, March 31, $77.

ROBERT E. PARILLA PERFORMING ARTS CENTER

THE ORIGINAL KINGS OF GO-GO Get your go-go fix at this celebration of the beloved genre, headlined by Big Tony and Trouble Funk. May 28, 7 p.m. $27.

JOJO, FILLMORE SILVER SPRING, March 21, $30.

NICK CAVE & WARREN ELLIS, LINCOLN THEATRE, March 29, $80–$130.

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Wolf Trap’s Filene Center

Whether you want to be in a large crowd enjoying legends (Mavis Staples), metal gods (Judas Priest), the biggest up-and-coming pop star (Olivia Rodrigo), or a superstar so big he’s coming back this summer for another show (Bad Bunny), here are some of the big names coming through the DMV this spring. —Brandon Wetherbee and Ella Feldman

ACTION BRONSON AND EARL SWEATSHIRT, THE ANTHEM, Feb. 19, $35–$55.

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THOMPSON SQUARE This husband-and-wife duo make the kind of country rock you want to turn up while speeding down a highway. March 25, 8 p.m. $35–$50.

BIG NAMES Weinberg Center for the Arts

COLLEGE PERFORMING ARTS SERIES

CHERISH THE LADIES The women in this traditional Irish band create gorgeous music in a mission to diversify the male-dominated Celtic music scene. March 20, 3 p.m. $20–$35.

THE WHO, CAPITAL ONE ARENA, May 23, $41–$1,000. SLAYYYTER, UNION STAGE, May 24, $22.

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THE LUMINEERS, MERRIWEATHER POST PAVILION, May 25, $45–$100. TIM MCGRAW, JIFFY LUBE LIVE, May 28, $29–$50.

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challenge our conceptions of cultural differences and belonging. Through May 22. Free.

Arthur M. Sackler Gallery FASHIONING AN EMPIRE The elites in Safavid Iran (1501-1722) sure knew how to dress. This exhibit showcases intricate textiles and luxury designs from the empire. Through May 15. Free.

Brentwood Arts Exchange BEFORE AND STILL Nekisha Durrett’s installation meditates on the passage of time, focusing on a small swath of D.C. land. Through Feb. 26. Free.

DC Arts Center BELLA MANIERA Sculptor Trisha Kyner and painter Osvaldo Mesa are at the center of this exhibit, an ode to maniera, or mannerism, style art. Through Feb. 20. Free. INTIMATE ICONOGRAPHY Intuition drives the small, delicate pen drawings of Lisa K. Rosenstein, which are just as meditative to look at as they were to create. Through March 27. Free.

Dumbarton Oaks Museum LASTING IMPRESSIONS Byzantine seals make up this exhibit, providing a window into the social dynamics and family histories of the empire. Through Nov. 23. Free.

Foundry Gallery FRAGMENTS OF COLLECTIVE MEMORY Colors sing in the paintings of four new Foundry Gallery members—Denzel Parks, ZhaoJuan Sun, John Koebert, and Brian Truesdale. Through Feb. 27. Free. PHASES Allen Hirsh turns glitchy, fuzzy, neon images that you might associate with your computer crashing into masterpieces. March 4 –27. Free.

Freer Gallery of Art FALCONS: THE ART OF THE HUNT From Egypt and Syria to China, falcons have long been adored for their loyalty and grace. This exhibit showcases ancient art that celebrates the elegant birds. Through July 17. Free.

Samuel Fosso, “Self-Portrait (as Liberated American Woman of the ’70s),” 1997

Afro-Atlantic Histories

Featuring more than 130 artworks and documents from 24 countries in Africa, the Americas, the Caribbean, and Europe, Afro-Atlantic Histories will be on view at the National Gallery of Art this spring. Using a variety of artworks, the exhibition explores the history, cultural formation, and legacy of the African diaspora beginning in the 17th century to modern times. A collaboration of the National Gallery of Art, Museum of Fine Arts, Houston, and Museu de Arte de São Paulo, the upcoming leg of the Afro-Atlantic Histories’ tour builds upon the Portuguese term historias. According to NPG, historias “can encompass both fictional and nonfictional narratives of cultural, economic, personal, or political character. The term is plural, diverse, and inclusive, presenting viewpoints that have been marginalized or forgotten.” Using the term in its plural state highlights the diversity and inclusivity of marginalized voices throughout the diaspora. Curated in six thematic sections—including Maps and Margins, Enslavement and Emancipation, Rites and Rhythms, Portraits, and Resistances and Activism—Afro-Atlantic Histories will exhibit extensive works depicting the beginnings of the slave trade to the continued fight for freedoms. April 10 to July 17 at National Gallery of Art, 4th Street and Constitution Avenue NW. Free. —Shantay Robinson

Addison/Ripley Fine Art MIRROR VARIATIONS Mirrors decked out in vibrant colors and joyful shapes make up this exhibition by Dickson Carroll. Through March 5. Free.

American University Museum PAPER LIGHT Darkroom experiments become mesmerizing, abstract images in these photos by Claudia Smigrod. Through May 22. Free. FIELDS AND FORMATIONS This exhibit spotlights women and nonbinary multimedia artists from the Mid-Atlantic region. Through May 22. Free. TWO PLACES ON EARTH Portraits of multinational UN peacekeepers in Cyprus are juxtaposed with portraits of multinational prisoners in Peru in this photography collection, which aims to

Glenstone Museum CHARLES RAY THIRD INSTALLATION See the evolution of preeminent artist Charles Ray’s bold, provocative sculptures over time. Ongoing. Free. VIJA CELMINS Forest fires, ocean currents, and night skies cover the canvases of Latvian-born Vija Celmins. This exhibit will be Celmins’ first solo show in the DMV since 1979. Ongoing. Free. JEFF WALL Jeff Wall takes photos that tell stories. His lucid, human-focused photographs are on display at Glenstone, in his largest show since 2007. Ongoing. Free.

Hemphill Fine Arts WILLEM DE LOOPER Layering and blending bold colors, Willem De Looper creates gorgeous abstract acrylic paintings that almost look like they’re made out of liquid. Make an appointment to visit the gallery and appreciate them in person. Through Feb. 26. Free.

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Mahammad Mangum’s Before Black Had a Name Mahammad Mangum, 26, is a self-taught multi disciplinary artist and curator from D.C. and co-founder of the Village DC in the Union Market neighborhood. The dual-use coffee shop and community space serves as a canvas for sharpening his curatorial know-how. Since opening in 2018, Mangum has shape-shifted the cafe’s back room into a space for concerts, artist exhibitions, film screenings, and discussions. While attending college in California, Mangum began exploring film, education, and social justice. He’s created an online educational platform to premiere independent documentaries for young audiences with the goal of curating more engaging content and educational tools for young people. Since then, Mangum has expanded upon his vision of growing a supportive community for Black creators. While developing his skills as Village DC’s creative director, he dove more into the arts as he began curating exhibitions and events, creating a cultural hub and staple for emerging artists and creatives in the area. Now his knack for facilitating community engagement and education is taking new shape. In his latest exhibition, Before Black Had a Name, Mangum challenges the concept of the Black artist. He curated it to communicate the nuance of Black artistry that extends far beyond racial recognition. “I believe [Black artists] is a term to help distinguish ourselves and our expression. ‘It’ has made it easier for people to use that term to label an entire group of art and artists to one category in the art world based on the color of their skin and not the work created,” Mangum tells City Paper. “My goal is to help our artists recognize that they are artists, and they deserve to be recognized by their work, not their skin.” The show takes place at Shungu gallery, a contemporary art space in Frederick, recently opened by 26-year-old artist and curator Freddy Katana. The diverse group of artists displayed include creators from L.A., Baltimore, Northern Virginia, and D.C., including locals Tyrous Morris, Adewale Alli, and Tabi Bonney. “I chose artists that I believed represented a spectrum of multi-disciplines and practices,” Magnum says. “I wanted to show diverse works and nontraditional forms like colored pencils to furniture. The artists bring a unique form of how they express themselves.” —Priscilla Ward Through March 12 at Shungu, 125 S. Carroll St., Frederick. Free.

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National African American Roller Skating Archive “Roller skating is the American pastime that no one talks about,” says Tasha Klusmann, president of Our Family Skate Association and historian behind the National African American Roller Skating Archive. For nearly 20 years, Klusmann, who grew up skating and competing in D.C., has been collecting archival objects—photos, skates, jerseys, jackets, medals, etc.—to document the history of America’s Black communities on skates. (According to Klusmann, there was a rink in Tulsa’s Black Wall Street that was bombed during the massacre.) The archive, which currently takes up a small, temporary footprint in a Northeast office building, began with the goal of making a documentary. Despite Klusmann’s efforts, she couldn’t find anything on roller skating in the Black community—not at MLK Library, local Black newspapers, or Howard University’s Moorland-Spingarn Research Center. So Klusmann and the center conducted outreach efforts across the country, collecting memorabilia, stories, photos, and oral histories that now make up a repository at Howard. But that’s not a museum. Instead, Klusmann is showcasing the NAARSA archive in a well-curated and in-depth display organized by time. The space is hidden away among warehouses, but worth the visit. The archive’s next stop, Klusmann hopes, will be a museum-level exhibit, but the current display is already museum quality. By appointment through December at 1726 17th St. NE. Free. —Sarah Marloff

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Discover American Craft Like Never Before

This Present Moment celebrates the 50th anniversary of SAAM’s Renwick Gallery as the nation’s preeminent museum for American craft. Tickets on sale April 1 for Opening Party!

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Alicia Eggert, This Present Moment, 2019-2020, neon, custom controller, steel, Smithsonian American Art Museum, Museum purchase through the Renwick General Acquisitions Fund, 2021.4, © 2019, Alicia Egger.

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Discover over a dozen unique exhibitions, events and programs that inspire, entertain and educate in our historic home– There’s something for every member of the family!

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Noah McWilliams interrogates society’s relationship to livestock, slaughter, and meat. March. Free–$8. HIDDEN CREATURES In Hidden Creatures, Mary Baum takes wood, a traditionally stiff and dull material, and gives it life. Her alien-like wooden figures are filled with movement, conveying human evolution and motherhood. March. Free–$8.

Hirshhorn Museum LAURIE ANDERSON: THE WEATHER Renowned avant-garde artist Laurie Anderson is putting on her largest-ever U.S. exhibit this spring. The Weather showcases some of Anderson’s most memorable paintings, videos, performances, and installations—including more than a dozen new works. Through July 31. Free. A COUNTERVAILING THEORY The entire second floor of the Hirshhorn is covered in the giant, monochromatic drawings of Toyin Ojih Odutola. The Nigerian artist chronicles a myth of her own making in A Countervailing Theory. Through April 3. Free. LIGHT OF FREEDOM Standing at 13 feet tall, Abigail DeVille’s Light of Freedom should definitely be seen in person. She made the sculpture in response to the Black Lives Matter movement, and as a reflection on America’s complicated relationship with liberty. Through April 17. Free. IT’S ART IF I SAY SO Marcel Duchamp’s provocative, controversial paintings and sculptures permanently altered the way we create and consume art. It’s Art If I Say So explores the legacy he left as one of the 20th century’s most influential artists. Through May 8. Free. DRAW THE CURTAIN You don’t even have to go inside the museum to see this one. Nicolas Party’s Draw the Curtain wraps all the way around the temporary scaffolding currently encasing the Hirshhorn’s cylindrical building. Ongoing. Free.

Honfleur Gallery SO BLACK I’M BRIGHT The “dopest” lyrics in hip-hop inspired Oluwatoyin Tella to create the paintings that make up So Black I’m Bright, an exhibit that pays homage to Black hip-hop pioneers. Through March 5. Free.

Kennedy Center “Pink Cycle” by Sonya Michel

Seeing My Way by Sonya Michel Since retiring, the well-known U.S. historian of women and social policy Sonya Michel has returned to another passion: abstract art. This April, her work will be on display at the Touchstone Gallery marking her first solo exhibition, Seeing My Way. According to Michel, the title has two meanings. The first corresponds to her experience entering the art world. “I had to see my way into art. I had to figure out my own style,” she tells City Paper. “And figure out how I was going to work as an artist.” The second has to do with how her audiences experience her work, which often combines paint and everyday materials. “I like my work to show the traces of the process. It’s not this perfectly finished thing,” says Michel. She hopes people spend time with each piece, to closely examine the textures, colors, contrast, to figure out what’s going on. “I hope it’s provocative and makes them think and makes them see in different ways,” says Michel. “To look at the rest of the world in a new way. I’m seeing my way, they’re seeing their way.” April 1 to May 1 at Touchstone Gallery, 901 New York Ave. NW. Free. —Hannah Docter-Loeb 26 FEBRUARY 18, 2022 WASHINGTONCITYPAPER.COM

Hillwood Estate, Museum & Gardens THE LUXURY OF CLAY Marjorie Merriweather Post, who owned the Hillwood Estate, was an avid art collector. Her affinity for porcelain inspired this exhibit, which traces the development of porcelain art from its Chinese origins to its modern renditions. Feb. 19–June 26. Free–$18.

IA&A at Hillyer POETRY IN STILL LIFE Found objects—from rusty sewer pipes to delicate porcelain shards—are collaged into dynamic “still life poems” in Alexandria artist Elizabeth Vorlicek’s Poetry in Still Life. March. Free–$8. FLEISHIG Fleishig is Yiddish for “of meat.” It’s also the name of this exhibit, in which local artist

BEETHOVEN SYMPHONIES ABSTRACTED You’ve always been able to head to the Kennedy Center to hear Beethoven. Now, you have the chance to see Beethoven. This exhibit features large abstract paintings by Mo Willems, each inspired by one of his nine symphonies. Through March 20. Free. WE ARE ALL CONNECTED This art wants to be touched. Mo Willems used his signature colorful dots and lines to make this artful playscape, a representation of human interconnectedness. Through March 1. Free. COAL + ICE This immersive photography exhibit is beautiful and terrifying—featuring the work of over 40 photographers, this collection puts the climate crisis on full display. March 15 to April 22. Free.

Korean Cultural Center CUT COPY PASTE If the intricate works of Korean artists Soon Yul Kang and Suhyeon Kim look like they took forever to make, it’s because they did. The artists use manual, repetitive techniques to create paper collages and wax sculptures that pay homage to ritual. Feb. 4–March 23. Free.

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Fashioning an Empire Safavid Textiles from the Museum of Islamic Art, Doha Visit asia.si.edu/FashioningAnEmpire

Homme’s Amir Browder

Amir Browder has operated various incarnations of Homme, his gallery and men’s boutique, all around town since 2014, from the Anacostia Arts Center to National Airport. But since 2016, his main space has been 52 O Street Studios. Over the years he’s built a loyal following of local art lovers who flock to Friday openings to view whatever emerging artist is featured. This past summer, Browder expanded into a second location at 2000 L St. NW with street-level access and a bigger floor plan—allowing for bigger events and displaying larger pieces as well as showing artists at more advanced stages of their careers. This spring, gallerygoers can expect shows from local artists such as Xenia Gray, Julia Chon, Andrea Limauro, Jean Weicher, and Sarah Renzi Sanders. The second location was made possible by the Golden Triangle BID’s Grow Golden pop-up program, which offers businesses several months of free rent in Downtown storefronts. The addition of a hip gallery, showing almost entirely local artists, in the heart of the empty-after-6 zone would have been notable even prior to COVID; but after a long period of lifelessness in the area, it feels positively thrilling. Homme puts up shows at an impressive clip, with a new artist or exhibit premiering every two to three weeks—at both spaces. Browder estimates he’s exhibited between 60 and 80 different artists in his time as a gallerist. Though he used to be a one-man band, he’s had to bring in help to paint walls and hang shows. He doesn’t have to worry about being in two places at once, however. While many galleries scrambled to figure out appointment viewings during COVID, Browder “was kind of ahead of the game when it came to the ‘by appointment’ situation.” He’s been having people DM him on Instagram to set times to see exhibits since he first opened Homme. Still, there are only so many artists one person can wrangle across two locations—at times, it feels like so many artists, so few galleries. Browder wants to see the Grow Golden model replicated across the city. “There should be more places where artists can display their work at whatever type of level they want to display it, whether that be high level, emerging, just starting out.” Browder is staying on L Street for now, but hopes to “move around the city, activate nontraditional spaces and turn them into galleries.” —Stephanie Rudig For more information see Homme’s Instagram feed: @homme_dc

This exhibition has received generous financial support from the Museum of Islamic Art, Doha and Qatar Museums in celebration of the Qatar-USA 2021 Year of Culture.

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Middle East Institute Art Gallery BETWEEN THE SKY AND THE EARTH To mark the 50th anniversary of the founding of the United Arab Emirates, this exhibit spotlights the works of 12 artists currently residing in the UAE. Their work is surprising and unconventional, challenging UAE traditions and stereotypes. Through March 31. Free.

Morton Fine Art DESCARTES DIED IN THE SNOW Inspired by climate-related disasters, the work of D.C.-based Rosemary Feit Covey explores the fragility of life. The title nods to René Descartes, whose philosophy reflects Convey’s own approach to art. March 3 to 31. Free.

Multiple Exposures Gallery NIGHT WALKS Tim Hyde has always liked walking at night. At some point, he started taking photographs on those evening jaunts, resulting in work that is eerie, expansive, and lonely. Feb. 9–March 19. Free.

National Building Museum SPOTLIGHT ON DESIGN: MOODY NOLAN Jonathan Moody, CEO of the largest Black-owned architecture firm in the U.S., will discuss his firm’s design ethos and social impact. Feb. 24, 6:30 p.m. $10–$15. THE CHANGING FOCUS OF ARCHITECTURAL PHOTOGRAPHY How do architecture and photography intersect, and how have the aesthetics of architecture photography evolved over time? These are the questions at the heart of this panel, which features Emily Bills, Sahar Costan-Hardy, Alan Karchmer, and Erica Stoller. March 17, 6:30 p.m. $10–$15.

National Gallery of Art A PORTRAIT OF HARLEM James Van Der Zee was the photographic chronicler of Harlem as it was becoming the mecca for Black life and culture between 1920 and 1940. His work remains an important artifact of that era. Through May 30. Free.

Alfred Rudolf Waud (1828-1891), “Fishing Torpedoes Out of the Potomac,” 1861. Albert H. Small Washingtoniana Collection

At the Water’s Edge: D.C. and the Potomac Between the end of the Revolutionary War and his first presidential election, George Washington tried to turn the Potomac River—running 405 miles from the Appalachian Mountains to the Chesapeake Bay—into the nation’s commercial backbone. The Potomac never fulfilled Washington’s vision; its shallow and often rough waters allowed competing commercial pathways to emerge, particularly the Erie Canal and eventually, the railroads. But that doesn’t mean the Potomac River corridor has lacked historical drama. The curators of the exhibit At the Water’s Edge: D.C. and the Potomac see the river, including its Anacostia branch, as embodying “the story of Washington: colonization, commerce, war, restoration, conservation, historic preservation and recreation.” This exhibit at Washington’s namesake university includes historical maps, prints, and documents, organized geographically from Great Falls to Fort Washington; it features a handwritten letter penned by Washington in 1799 and an image of Great Falls from the Illustrated London News, 1861. Not surprisingly, the Civil War era looms large, including a bird’s-eye view of Alexandria from 1863 and an illustration of the National Farm School for Children of Colored Soldiers and Colored Orphans from 1866. March 12 to Aug. 27 at George Washington University Museum and the Textile Museum, 701 21st St. NW. $8. —Louis Jacobson 28 FEBRUARY 18, 2022 WASHINGTONCITYPAPER.COM

CLOUDS, ICE, AND BOUNTY Landscapes and seascapes from Dutch and Flemish artists of the 17th century make up this collection, which includes 27 paintings. Through Feb. 27. Free. AMERICAN SILENCE The spacious, black-andwhite photos of Robert Adams have been telling the story of the American West for decades. See that story come to life in this massive retrospective, which features some 175 works. May 29 to Oct. 2. Free.

National Museum of African Art NOLLYWOOD PORTRAITS The elegant stars of Nollywood—Nigeria’s $3 billion film industry— are the subjects of Iké Udé’s Nollywood Portraits. Udé juxtaposes his subjects against colorful backgrounds and dark shadows, making for mesmerizing, surreal photos. Through Feb. 2023. Free.

National Museum of American History DISCOVERY AND REVELATION Displaying artifacts from the National Museum of American History’s vast collection, Discovery and Revelation illuminates how religion and science reflect and interact with each other. Opens March 18. Free.

National Museum of Women in the Arts LOOKOUT: MISS CHELOVE While the National Museum of Women in the Arts undergoes a renovation, they’re taking their programming elsewhere. Reseeded by MISS CHELOVE is a four-story mural printed on mesh fabric—the first in a series of three. March 25 to July 31. Free. INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’S DAY FESTIVAL Celebrate International Women’s Day with this day-long, virtual festival. The program includes talks by artists Cassi Namoda, Rehab Eldalil, and Tabitha Soren, and a workshop with multidisciplinary artist Emily Fussner. March 8, 10 a.m. Free. CELEBRATING BLACK WOMEN PRINTMAKERS This virtual cocktail hour features a display of and a discussion about the work of Black women printmakers. Cocktails not included—but cocktail recipes inspired by the artists are. March 16, 5:30 p.m. Free. RIGHTING THE BALANCE: PHOTOGRAPHIC POWER Inspired by the museum’s recent acquisition of vintage photographs by U.K.-based artists, this conversation will reflect on the legacy of women in photography. The event features Del Barrett, Bindi Vora, and Renée Mussai. March 23, 2:30 p.m. Free.

National Portrait Gallery ORCHIDS: HIDDEN STORIES OF GROUNDBREAKING WOMEN It’s orchid season—this annual exhibit is back, celebrating the vibrant flower, and the legacies of the women who have advanced our understanding of it. Through April 24. Free. WATERGATE: PORTRAITURE AND INTRIGUE On the 50th anniversary of the infamous break-in to Democratic National Committee offices at D.C.’s Watergate Complex, this exhibit takes a look at how Watergate and its fallout has been depicted in the media and by artists over the years. March 25 to Sept. 5. Free. AMERICAN PORTRAITURE TODAY The 42 finalists in this year’s Outwin Boochever Portrait Competition were selected from more than 2,700 entries. Their work challenges and democratizes portraiture, and will be on display at the Portrait Gallery before making rounds across the country. April 30 to Feb. 26, 2023. Free.

National Postal Museum BASEBALL: AMERICA’S HOME RUN America’s national pastime is the star of this exhibit, which showcases how baseball has been depicted in stamps and other memorabilia throughout history. April 9 to Jan. 5, 2025. Free.

The Phillips Collection PICASSO: PAINTING THE BLUE PERIOD Pablo Picasso’s Blue Period stands out in contrast against his later work, which became much livelier and more abstract. This groundbreaking exhibition tracks how the artist developed this distinct style, and what it said about his views on Spanish society. Feb. 26 to June 12. $10–$16. WHAT A RELIEF Relief sculptures—works in which sculpted elements emerge from a flat background—have been made for ages. This exhibit showcases contemporary additions to the tradition, featuring 37 works by local artists ranging in age from 15 to 81. Through March 18. $10–$16.

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Photoworks

WINTER’S THAW Winter thaws, and makes way for spring. This faculty exhibit at Photoworks features a range of images that represent the changing of the seasons. Through Feb. 27. Free.

Torpedo Factory Art Center

SWEET TOOTH Satisfy your sweet tooth with this group exhibition, which features art that celebrates gluttony and craving. The works on display are vibrant, juicy, and all around delectable. Through March 6. Free. LE DRIP: THE UNCONTAINABLE SAUCE OF BLACK ESSENCE Born and raised in the District, Brandy “Blu” Murphy celebrates Blackness in her art. In LE DRIP, the artist blends photography and graffiti to create eye-catching collages that pay homage to Black culture. April 23 to July 17. Free.

Transformer DC

VERY SAD LAB: THE INCUBATOR Plant rehabilitation and art project Very Sad Lab is behind The Incubator—a plant nursery installation, in which the life and growth of houseplants is the main event. Through March 19. Free.

VisArts UNRAVEL Based in Baltimore and D.C., Edgar Reyes draws from his Mexican heritage and family history to create multimedia works that explore cultural identity, grief, and memory. Through March 6. Free. THINGS IMAGINED In Things Imagined, Baltimore artist Safiyah Cheatam uses the halo as a motif through which she illuminates and reflects the experiences of Black and Muslim people. Through March 6. Free.

von ammon co LES ÉTERNELS Glowing orbs make up this Dragon Ball-inspired exhibit by Monsieur Zohore, an Ivorian-American artist based in New York and Baltimore. Through March 6. Free.

Hoesy Corona: Wayfaring

Mixed-media artist Hoesy Corona spent 2021 as the artist in residence at the Nicholson Project in Southeast D.C. Now his latest works—large-scale fabric prints and sculptures—are on display in the project’s solo exhibit, Wayfaring. A queer, Latinx artist of Mexican decent, Corona is known for creating “otherworldly narratives” centering marginalized peoples, according to his biography. Wayfaring keeps with this theme by focusing on anonymous people attempting to cross man-made borders, alluding to unknown threats and climate crises. As the Nicholson Project notes, viewers are asked to play the role of voyeur in Corona’s exhibit that manages to be colorful and shiny, despite its unsettled subject matter. Nestled in the glittering light, viewers see implications of the journeys many immigrants continue to face. It’s a stark reality, but displayed in compelling colors, hope is present. In “Through and Through,” a person in a purple suit carries their few belongings facing a small fire in a desolate countryside. The hope comes through in the flowers layered in the flowing hair and in the way the person stands, ready to move forward. Along with Wayfaring, the Baltimore-based artist has a companion exhibit, Weathering, on view currently at the Kreeger Museum. Through March 12, with a closing reception that day, at the Nicholson Project, 2310 Nicholson St. SE. Free. —Laura Irene

SSSSSS // Small Scale Site Specific Sculpture Show

Buying art can feel daunting, and most D.C. row house and apartment dwellers probably assume they don’t have the space to display sculpture. The exhibit SSSSSS // Small Scale Site Specific Sculpture Show seeks to upend that idea. As many designers would say, form follows function, and there’s no reason why something utilitarian can’t also be a unique work of art. The show is organized by Nancy Daly and Rex Delafkaran, who work under the moniker “but, also.” Their previous incarnation in a cozy gallery space on Georgia Avenue featured exhibits of artist-created tote bags and cat towers, and transformed into a holiday season gift shop selling massproduced editions of art objects. The driving force behind “but, also” is creating opportunities for artists to make sellable work that can supplement their main artistic focus. This show, like other “but, also” projects, features a mix of local and further afield artists. For SSSSSS, the exhibition space will be remade as a sort of model home, with pieces displayed on windowsills or desks, demonstrating how they might actually be integrated into living spaces. March 5 to April 9 at 1418 N. Capitol St. NW. Free. —Stephanie Rudig

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DANCE

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OMNIUM CIRCUS Omnium wants to change the future of circus shows. They’re making a point of being more diverse, inclusive, and respectful than people have historically been under the big tops. Feb. 26, 2 p.m. $35–$105.

Capital Turnaround

CANDLELIGHT BALLET Spend an evening of elegance with ballerinas bathed in candlelight, accompanied by a string quartet playing Tchaikovsky. March 1, 6:30 p.m. and 9 p.m. $40–$50.

Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center GRASS IS GREEN Chuck Wilt is making a name for himself with his sensitive, meditative choreography. Catch this hour-long performance of his work Grass Is Green. March 10 and 11, 8 p.m. Free–$100. MALPASO DANCE COMPANY Cuba’s premier contemporary dance company blends Cuban rhythms with classical and modern elements to put on lively, dynamic performances. April 27, 8 p.m. Free–$100.

Dance Loft on 14

CROSSROADS Support local dancers by attending Crossroads, a special performance featuring the work of six D.C.-area choreographers. March 5, 7 p.m. $20.

Dance Place

CARLA PERLO & DANCERS For decades, Carla Perlo has been one of the District’s most soughtafter choreographers. This event will feature a documentary on her modern dance work, as well as performances by her students. March 26, 7 p.m. and March 27, 4 p.m. Free–$100.

Dogtown Dance Theatre

JANE FRANKLIN DANCE PRESENTS: HERE Drawing inspiration from our surrounding ecosystems, the local Jane Franklin Dance troupe puts on this performance, intended to remind us to be mindful of our environmental impact. March 12, 7 p.m. $20. VIRGINIA BLACK DANCE FESTIVAL This full day event features workshops, discussions, and performances designed to uplift Virginia’s Black, Indigenous, and Afro Latinx dance community. March 19, 7 p.m. $10–$70.

GMU Center for the Arts

PILOBOLUS For the past 50 years, modern dance company Pilobolus have been bringing their bizarre, provocative performances around the world. This performance celebrates their 50th anniversary, and includes their signature works alongside new ones. Feb. 20, 7 p.m. $35–$55. MARK MORRIS DANCE GROUP The Mark Morris Dance Group are the project of innovative choreographer Mark Morris. They’re bringing their eclectic performance to Fairfax. Feb. 26, 2 p.m. and 8 p.m. $33–$55.

Syncopated Ladies

The Syncopated Ladies already “broke the internet.” The women’s tap-dance band touts viral videos, an appearance on The Ellen DeGeneres Show, and celebrity recognition from Beyoncé, Octavia Spencer, and Shonda Rimes. Before the pandemic, the dancers were set to make history again, with a massive tour that would bring the all-Black company to 30 cities across the country. COVID had other plans, but as founder Chloe Arnold tells it, the Syncopated Ladies leaned in to their online presence, connecting with an even larger audience and bringing joy to fans around the world. Now Arnold, her sister Maud, Anissa Lee, Assata Madison, Gisele Silva, and Pamela Yasutake are coming to D.C. through Washington Performing Artists. For the sisters, their performance at the Lincoln Theatre is more than a stop on a tour, it’s a homecoming. Arnold says growing up in D.C. provided a foundation and sense of cultural pride that has helped them navigate the art and entertainment world as Black women. Their story of growing up with a dream they fought to achieve will play out on stage through tap, music, and multimedia elements. Arnold also promises to bring an “extra bit of sauce” for D.C. Feb. 20 at the Lincoln Theatre, 1215 U St. NW. $30-$45. —Sarah Smith

SW!NG OUT Lindy Hop, a swing dance style born in 1930s Harlem, is at the center of the joyful, exuberant show SW!NG OUT. March 19, 8 p.m. $30–$50.

Joe’s Movement Emporium

THE ASCENSION PROJECT It’s not every day you get to see an indie rock dance opera. The Ascension Project—set to Sufjan Stevens’ The Ascension—is your chance. April 1-3, 4 p.m. $20.

Kennedy Center

WAVES ACROSS TIME It’s been 50 years since Okinawa was returned to Japan from the U.S. To honor the anniversary, the Kennedy Center is putting on a night of traditional Okinawan dancing and

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Camille A. Brown & Dancers

Camille A. Brown is on a roll. This spring, she’ll make history as the first Black woman in 65 years to both direct and choreograph a Broadway production, with the premier of her adaptation of Ntozake Shange’s for colored girls who have considered suicide/when the rainbow is enuf. But Brown is used to making history—she was the first Black director of a main-stage Metropolitan Opera production last fall, when she choreographed and co-directed Fire Shut Up in My Bones. Brown’s work has been on the big screen—she choreographed Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom, with Viola Davis and Chadwick Boseman—and she was nominated for a Tony for her work in 2019’s Choir Boy. Suffice to say, Brown is a busy woman. Lucky for us, she’s found the time to bring her award-winning company, Camille A. Brown & Dancers, to George Mason University’s Center for the Arts this April. The company will showcase Brown’s bold artistic vision, which embraces African American and Black American traditions, running the gamut from ancient African dances and modern hip-hop to playground double Dutch with energy and emotion. There’s no doubt you’ll see Brown’s work on a big screen in the future, but the chance to catch her live may not come again for a while. April 2 at George Mason University’s Center for the Arts, 4373 Mason Pond Dr., Fairfax. $33–$51. —Ella Feldman

Memphis Jookin’: The Show

performing arts. March 22, 7:30 p.m. $25–$45.

Giselle

A.I.M BY KYLE ABRAHAM Choreographer Kyle Abraham is in high demand. His latest work, set to music by D’Angelo, is making its D.C. premiere this spring. April 29 and 30, 8 p.m. $25–$79.

Lincoln Theatre

BALLET FOLKLÓRICO DE MÉXICO Amalia Hernádez founded dance company Ballet Folklórico de México in 1952. Since then, the troupe has been bringing traditional Mexican dancing and performance to audiences across the globe. Feb. 25, 8 p.m. $30–$60.

National Cherry Blossom Festival

PARADE Back fully in-person for the first time since 2019, the National Cherry Blossom Festival is hitting the streets of D.C. once again. Find an eclectic mix of dancers and performers in this iconic parade.

April 9, 10 a.m. $25–$30.

Strathmore

STEP AFRIKA!’S DRUMFOLK Inspired by the Stono Rebellion of 1739—an uprising of enslaved Africans in South Carolina—Drumfolk is Step Afrika!’s newest performance. Catch the show’s highly anticipated D.C. premiere. March 3 and 4, 8 p.m. $28–$68.

Weinberg Center for the Arts

RUSSIAN BALLET THEATRE: SWAN LAKE Swan Lake is arguably the most famous ballet ever for a reason. The Russian Ballet Theatre is putting on Tchaikovsky’s mesmerizing classic this spring. Feb. 18, 8 p.m. $57–$87. TEELIN IRISH DANCE COMPANY Just ahead of St. Patrick’s Day, this dance company perform their energetic Irish dance routine, Celtic Journey. March 5, 7 p.m. $20–$35.

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Washington Performing Arts has a long and laudable history of welcoming Black dance artists in the District. From 1968 to 2005, Washington Performing Arts Society, as the group was previously known, presented Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater 35 times. When the Kennedy Center eventually wrestled that honor away, WPA brought in Dance Theatre of Harlem and Ronald K. Brown/Evidence. The tradition continues this spring with WPA’s presentation of Memphis Jookin’: The Show (pictured), starring viral hip-hop sensation Charles “Lil Buck” Riley. The Tennessee dance sensation achieved Web 2.0 internet fame back in 2011, when a video of him moonwalking on the toes of his tennis shoes alongside Yo-Yo Ma went viral. Who was this guy dancing to “The Swan” from Camille Saint-Saëns’ suite “Carnival of the Animals”? And, equally mystifying, what sort of dance was this? Jookin’, a smooth form of hip-hop enhanced by ballet training, has since led Lil Buck and his cohort to a series of Apple commercials, Vegas gigs, and a Madonna concert tour. Now he’s on the road with nine friends to perform a whole evening with an original storyline and score. March 25 at the Lincoln Theatre, 1215 U St. NW. $30–$60. —Rebecca J. Ritzel

Legend has it a certain French poet fell in love with Italian ballerina Carlotta Grisi after seeing her perform. Determined to create a ballet for her, he enlisted a librettist and the composer Adolphe Adam to help. Completed in two months, Giselle premiered in Paris in 1841, starring Grisi in the title role. The story follows Giselle, a peasant girl who falls in love with a handsome stranger. But the stranger is actually the royal Count Albrecht in disguise, who is already betrothed to another woman. When Giselle discovers his duplicity, she loses her mind—famously closing the first act. In the second, she awakens as a ghost and must decide whether to join the vengeful spirits of girls who died before their wedding day or to stay true to her love. For a dancer, Giselle is considered as complex a role as Hamlet: shape-shifting, tragic, loyal, mad. The Washington Ballet will present its own interpretation with choreography after Jules Perrot and Jean Coralli this spring—a fresh take on one of the great canon ballets. April 28 to May 1 at Warner Theatre, 513 13th St. NW. $44–$146. —Mary Scott Manning

COMEDY

Kennedy Center THE TIME MACHINE ROAST WITH BENJY HIMMELFARB It’s time to roast history. In this Kennedy Center favorite, comedians transform into iconic historical figures, then roast each other for all their hypocrisies, blunders, and embarrassments. Feb. 24, 7:30 p.m. and 9:30 p.m. $25.

Fighting Improv Smackdown Tournament

RIOT! Funny Women Stand Up

Arguably, these three days at the Kennedy Center will be the best days in D.C. comedy this spring. Yes, various outlets consistently host quality stand-up weekly, but RIOT!’s showcase highlights the best current and coming-up women headliners from all around. Each night features a different lineup and a different reason to feel good about the future of comedy. You might recognize March 5 headliner Megan Stalter as the scene-stealer from HBO Max’s excellent Hacks; she recently opened for Jonathan Van Ness at this same venue. Liza Treyger, of the popular That’s Messed Up: An SVU Podcast, performs March 4. She takes her craft incredibly seriously and it never seems like she’s taking anything seriously. No matter how often you see her, she sounds off-the-cuff. It’s one of the reasons her podcast is so popular. The March 3 opener is local funny lady Jenny Questell, who performs in D.C. most weekends—a nice way of showing the homegrown scene some love. From funny locals and funny former locals (welcome home, Brittany Carney!) to popular podcasters and HBO comedy co-stars, RIOT! is near comedic perfection. March 3 to 5 at the Kennedy Center, 2700 F St. NW, $29. —Brandon Wetherbee

FUNNIER THAN FICTION: REAL HOT GIRL SH*T Celebrate the good, the bad, the ugly, and the hilarious of being a woman in this storytelling event, which is put on in honor of Women’s History Month. March 18, 7:30 p.m. and 9:30 p.m. $25. HANNAH GADSBY With two Netflix specials to her name, Australian comedian Hannah Gadsby has risen to prominence for her stand-up routines, which are brimming with insightful social and political commentary. April 21-23. $40–$80. MARC MARON What do Guillermo del Toro, Halle Berry, and Barack Obama have in common? They’ve all

Lincoln Theatre

LOVETT OR LEAVE IT Once Obama speechwriter Jon Lovett has made a name for himself with podcasts Pod Save America and Lovett or Leave It, a loose roundtable discussion about politics with a variety of famous comedians, actors, and journalists. March 24, 7:30 p.m. $35–$50. THE DOLLOP In this comedy history podcast, comedian Dave Anthony recounts a peculiar historical event to comedian Gareth Reynolds, who has no knowledge of the subject before the conversation begins. Hilarity ensues. May 14, 8 p.m. $35.

Warner Theatre

LEWIS BLACK D.C.-born and Silver Spring-bred comedian Lewis Black is known for getting angry. Watch him rant, yell, and fume over a host of hilarious topics at the Warner. May 6, 8 p.m. $45–$313.

Darrow Montgomery

With glory and a trophy on the line, the Fighting Improv Smackdown Tournament (FIST) is back from its pandemic hiatus to find D.C.’s next improv champions. “Like college basketball’s March Madness, but with MORE MADNESS,” says Washington Improv Theater, their competition is bracketed—teams of improvisers battle it out to advance through six rounds hoping to compete in the three-way FIST finale. The battleground for the 14th FIST tournament will be Source Theatre’s 150-seat black box. Teams are seeded based on experience and move on if they win the most audience votes. But only one team can win it all, complete with having their names etched into the FIST trophy. Audience members can expect long-form improvisation shows running 15 minutes each with guest performers including musicians. The teams are shaken up from past FIST competitions to make each performance brand new. This year’s battle features the Comeback Bracket’s return. Launched in 2018, the bracket ends in a Comeback Brawl, giving semifinal losers and other eliminated teams a second chance to compete in the final. Feb. 24 to March 27 at Source Theatre, 1835 14th St. NW. $15–$25. —Anupma Sahay

been guests on Marc Maron’s podcast, WTF with Marc Maron. May. 20, 8 p.m. $45–$60.

Almost Ladies Night Comedy Show

Almost Ladies Night is an entertaining blend of comedy, live music, and special celebrity appearances, designed to be different from the ordinary club scene. This monthly event, created and hosted by actor-filmmaker Tommy Taylor Jr. and powered by Urban Comedy Flavorz promotions, features the top comedians in the country and unashamedly caters to women in the audience. The fun begins during the pre-show: Guests who arrive early enjoy drink specials, answer trivia questions for prizes, and play the Tinder Live dating game. Though optional, guests can also receive complimentary massages by Hands in Motion mobile massage services. Comedy, Taylor Jr. says, is therapeutic, so by combining laughter “with massage therapy we’re providing a unique way for our audience to combat stress and depression.” Self-described as “funny, smart, and chronically womanless,” Taylor Jr. holds an MBA from Howard University and has appeared in movies such as Die Hard 4, and television series The Wire and Veep. “I wanted to create an interactive comedy experience where the audience is entertained from the moment they step in the door,” says Taylor Jr. with a smile. March 16 at City Winery, 1350 Okie St. NE. $20-$30. —Sidney Thomas

Bethesda Blues and Jazz

GEORGE WILLBORN George Willborn got his start as the house MC at Chicago’s All Jokes Aside, where he befriended such luminaries as Jamie Foxx and Bernie Mac. He’s since added acting and radio hosting to his resume, but he’s still a comedian at heart. March 5, 7 p.m. $65.

Black Cat

MORTIFIED DC Mark the return of adults getting on stage to relive and publicly share their adolescent embarrassments for the 2022 Doomed Valentine’s Day Show. Feb. 18, 8 p.m. $20.

DAR Constitution Hall

CAPITAL COMEDY FESTIVAL Featuring the beloved Sommore, Tony Rock (younger brother to Chris), and Don Curry of Grace Under Fire, this year’s Capital Comedy Festival won’t disappoint. March 12, 8 p.m. $59–$125.

DC Improv

BAD MEDICINE This energetic, local sketch comedy troupe doesn’t shy away from the dark and the absurd.

Spend an evening laughing along to the Saturday Night Live-inspired show. March 6, 7 p.m. $17. ROBIN TRAN If you don’t know her, you should. Robin Tran made Vulture’s annual “Comedians You Should and Will Know” list in 2021, and has developed a devoted following for her self-described, “mischievous shit-stirring Asian trans lesbian” humor. March 18–20, 7:30 p.m. and 9:45 p.m. $18–$22. ROSEBUD BAKER Alexandria-born Rosebud Baker turns awkward situations and dark stories from her own life into irreverent comedy routines, which have solidified her spot as a Comedy Central mainstay. March 24–27, 7 p.m., 7:30 p.m. and 9:30 p.m. $20–$35. JAMES MURRAY Remember Impractical Jokers? It’s Murr! The New Yorker is best known for his work on the hidden camera show, but he’s also got a solo improv routine up his sleeve. April 9 and 10, 3 p.m. $40–$140.

Pearl Street Warehouse

LANGSTON KERMAN You might know Langston Kerman as Jered from Issa Rae’s Insecure, but he’s also a charming and hilarious stand-up comedian. Feb. 19, 9:30 p.m. $25.

Hotbed, Adams Morgan’s New Comedy Venue When Songbyrd relocated from Adams Morgan to Union Market, Underground Comedy founder and owner Sean Joyce knew he’d found a home for his independent comedy production company. Enter Hotbed, the brand-new comedy venue moving to 2477 18th St. NW. Underground Comedy currently hosts shows at Room 808, Eaton DC, Reliable Tavern, and Wonderland Ballroom. But their “main venue,” the Big Hunt, closed in the pandemic. “Underground Comedy was left without a home,” Joyce tells City Paper. “I’m opening Hotbed to be a true home for Underground Comedy.” Nearly a decade ago, Joyce started his production company to ensure comics had the best opportunities to perform. While his comedy has taken a back seat to business operations, he says people can expect the same type of shows and format that previously happened in Dupont with “great energy” and lots of fun. “The big difference between Big Hunt and Hotbed is that Hotbed is set up for comedy, whereas Big Hunt was a bar,” first and foremost, says Joyce, adding that Hotbed will offer a more “professional environment,” but still be “fun,” “loose,” and “divey.” At Hotbed, “everything is about comedy” says Joyce, where the focus will be on showcasing “smart, funny, [and] interesting” stand-up acts. To start, the venue will host eight to nine shows per week with more added as needed. The mix of comedians will be similar to current and past Underground Comedy productions: up-and-coming comics from around the country as well as the best local funny people and occasional drop-ins from comedy royalty such as Michael Che, Patton Oswalt, and Hannibal Buress. Underground Comedy will produce all of Hotbed’s shows, while continuing to host additional shows around town. Prior to the pandemic, Joyce put on more than 650 shows per year—he’s looking to get back to that level. Prepared to be “the opposite of the Big Hunt,” a big bar with a small comedy room, Hotbed will offer a smaller “typical bar” with a big comedy room in the basement where bands once played. Though not yet available, both food and drink menus are being developed. Joyce confirms an opening date has not yet been announced, but that Hotbed should have people laughing in their seats before the season ends. —Michelle Goldchain Hotbed Comedy, 2477 18th St. NW. hotbedcomedydc.com

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NEVER SIMPLE With dark humor, Liz Scheier tells the story of growing up with an eclectic single mother in ’90s New York in her new memoir. Never Simple is her first book. March 1, 8 p.m. Free–$64. Reginald Cunningham

John Madere

BOOKS

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THE NIGHT SHIFT Alex Finlay is the pseudonym of an author who lives in the District. His latest crime book resolves around a massacre at a Blockbuster Video in 1999. He’ll discuss it with Sarah Pekkanen. March 2, 7 p.m. Free–$65. ONE FOR ALL One for All is a reimagining of The Three Musketeers with a girl at the center. Lillie Lainoff will discuss her debut novel. March 8, 7 p.m. Free–$20. BOMB SHELTER Mary Laura Philpott’s Bomb Shelter is a memoir in essays that delves into topics like parenting and anxiety. The author will be in conversation with Nicole Chung. April 13, 7 p.m. Free–$64.

Debbie Millman

Roxane Gay

Debbie Millman in Conversation With Roxane Gay

Debbie Millman has logged a lot of hours talking with interesting people over the past 17 years. Her acclaimed podcast Design Matters has clocked more than 440 episodes featuring hundreds of different guests chatting about how they’ve designed their lives and careers. What started as a niche project specifically about people in design and visual industries has become a crossover hit with guests from all sorts of creative disciplines, anchored by Millman’s accessible and enthusiastic interviewing style. Her new book, Why Design Matters: Conversations with the World’s Most Creative People, collects some of the best of these, plus original photography and deeper-dive essays. A sampling of conversation partners includes author Carmen Maria Machado, painter Amy Sherald, and musician David Byrne. It’s not just the wide-ranging guest stars that have raised Millman’s profile: She vaulted further into mainstream consciousness when she married prolific writer Roxane Gay, who will serve as her conversation partner at Sixth and I. A certain segment of the twitterverse erupted when the pair announced their elopement—it’s hard to imagine a better partnership of sharp, compelling thinkers sharing the stage and their ideas. Feb. 23 at Sixth & I Historic Synagogue, 600 I St. NW and virtual. $12–$67. —Stephanie Rudig

Azar Nafisi and Joanne Leedom-Ackerman

It appears book censorship is back. Recently, a Tennessee school board voted unanimously to ban Art Spiegelman’s Maus, the award-winning graphic memoir about the Holocaust, from its eighth-grade curriculum. But book banning has been on the rise for years in the U.S., with critically acclaimed novels such as Harper Lee’s To Kill a Mockingbird, Toni Morrison’s The Bluest Eye, and Angie Thomas’ The Hate U Give being frequent targets. It’s in this climate—which should alarm anyone who cares about freedom of speech and the education of young people—that Azar Nafisi and Joanne Leedom-Ackerman are publishing books that deal directly with censorship and the power of writing. Nafisi’s Read Dangerously: The Subversive Power of Literature in Troubled Times is a guide to reading books amid constant attempts at censorship, and comes equipped with a reading list that includes books by James Baldwin, Zora Neale Hurston, and Margaret Atwood—whose books have been targets of rightwing attacks. (Nafisi previously wrote Reading Lolita in Tehran.) Leedom-Ackerman’s PEN Journeys: Memoir of Literature on the Line is a history of the NGO Poets, Essayists, Novelists International, which has charged a worldwide fight against censorship over the past century. The writers will come together for this virtual event to discuss the commonalities between their books, and how they reflect the world we’re all living in today. March 10 via Solid State Books, virtual. solidstatebooksdc.com. Free. —Ella Feldman 34 FEBRUARY 18, 2022 WASHINGTONCITYPAPER.COM

PILAR RAMIREZ AND THE ESCAPE FROM ZAFA Dominican myths get modern updates in Julian Randall’s latest YA release. He’ll discuss it with Jason Reynolds. March 3, 6 p.m. Free. READY WHEN YOU ARE YA novel Ready When You Are chronicles a budding romance between two aboriginal boys. Author Gary Lonesborough will discuss his debut with David Levithan. March 5, 4 p.m. Free. THE TRUTH ABOUT WHITE LIES In Olivia A. Cole’s YA novel, a Black teenager confronts the realities of gentrification and White privilege. Cole will be in conversation with Tiffany D. Jackson and Nic Stone. March 8, 6 p.m. Free.

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Folger Theatre

JASON REYNOLDS AND MAHOGANY L. BROWNE Local poet Jason Reynolds and Californian poet Mahogany L. Browne will come together to discuss their latest work in this virtual event. Feb. 21, 7 p.m. Free.

WRITING THE PAST TO RIGHT THE FUTURE Poets Shara McCallum and Tamiko Beyer will share their poems, which look to the past for lessons we can take into the future. They’ll read some of their poems before a moderated discussion. March 7, 7:30 p.m. $5–$30.

JUST PURSUIT In her time as a prosecutor, Laura Coates found that in the U.S., “the pursuit of justice creates injustice.” She delves into her experience in Just Pursuit, which she’ll discuss with CNN’s Abby Phillip. Feb. 23, 6:30 p.m. Free.

MARTÍN ESPADA Each year, the Folger Poetry Board picks one poet to share their favorite poems from other poets and to read their own. This year, Martín Espada has the floor. May 4, 7:30 p.m. Free.

THE ART OF INFLUENCE Manifesting seems to be all the rage. In her recent book, Cheryl PoloteWilliamson tells us how we can do it ourselves, and create a life full of meaning. Apr. 28, 6:30 p.m. Free.

Lincoln Theatre

CRIMINAL The award-winning podcast Criminal is recording a live episode here in D.C. See for yourself how this true crime podcast gets made. May 5, 8 p.m. $35.

Lost City Books THE END OF HER A brutal murder in 1913 and a mother with Alzheimer’s set the stage for this book by Wayne Hoffman. He’ll discuss his work with author Aaron Hamburger. March 4, 7:30 p.m. $5–$18. SURVIVING HOME In poetry collection Surviving Home, home is something you survive—not necessarily a source of warmth, or love. Katerina Canyon will discuss her vulnerable work with Brionna Bennett. March 18, 7:30 p.m. $5–$20. ALLIES AND RIVALS Between the 19th and 20th centuries, the higher education mecca switched from Germany to the U.S. In Allies and Rivals, Emily J. Levine sets out to unearth exactly how that happened. March 23, 7:30 p.m. Free–$35. LIKE WE STILL SPEAK In her debut poetry collection, Like We Still Speak, Danielle Badra writes to continue conversations with her father and sister, whom she has lost. She’ll discuss the book with Nicole Tong. April 22, 7:30 p.m. $5–$17. CARTOGRAPHICA HELVETICA Get a lesson in Swiss history and culture with Diccon Bewes. His latest book, Cartographica Helvetica, uses maps to convey everything from Swiss inventions to foods. May 14, 7 p.m. Free–$45.

Loyalty Books NOBODY’S MAGIC In Nobody’s Magic, Destiny O. Birdsong tells the stories of three Black women living with albinism in the South. She’ll discuss the book with Naima Coster. Feb. 17, 8 p.m. Free. RETURN FLIGHT Jennifer Huang’s award-winning poetry collection Return Flight is an intimate, mystical journey. She’ll discuss it with Akosua Zimba AfiriyieHwedie. Feb. 25, 8 p.m. Free.

One More Page Books COLORIZATION: ONE HUNDRED YEARS OF BLACK FILMS IN A WHITE WORLD This Black History Month, join Wil Haygood as he discusses a century of Black films—the topic of his latest release. Feb. 24, 7 p.m. Free. SISTERS IN ARMS In Sisters in Arms, Kaia Alderson tells the story of the first Black women allowed to serve in World War II. March 9, 7 p.m. Free. THE PASSOVER GUEST D.C. in the 1930s is the backdrop for this children’s book, which follows the life of a young girl named Muriel. Author Susan Kusel will discuss. April 3, 4 p.m. Free. BITTER ROOTS Ellen Crosby has written 12 books in her Virginia Wine Country Mystery series. Bitter Roots is the latest installation. April 5, 7 p.m. Free. WINTER COUNTS David Heska Wanbli Weiden, an enrolled citizen of the Sicangu Lakota nation, will discuss Winter Counts—his latest thriller, which takes place on the Rosebud Indian Reservation. April 26, 7 p.m. Free.

Politics and Prose THE FUTURE OF BLACK This panel, moderated by Gary Jackson and Len Lawson, will discuss the proliferation of Afrofuturist poetry. Feb. 18, 6 p.m. Free. NO BOUNDARIES No Boundaries contains stories from 25 women scientists and explorers, meant to inspire the next generation of women working in nature. National Geographic will moderate this panel. March 2, 6 p.m. Free. THE BEAUTY OF DUSK In his new book, The Beauty of Dusk, longtime New York Times columnist Frank Bruni recounts partially losing his vision and the wisdom it gave him. He’ll be in conversation with John King. March 4, 7 p.m. Free. UNMASKED In Unmasked, Georgetown’s Dr. Emily Mendenhall tells the story of how her hometown— Okoboji, Iowa—became a COVID-19 hot spot in summer 2020. She’ll talk about the book with Dr. Rebecca Katz. March 19, 5 p.m. Free.

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DC Go-Go: Ten Years Backstage Raymond “Chip” Py describes himself as a gonzo photographer, immersing himself in the communities he covers. His pictures of the local go-go scene are proof of that. Once the photographer for the “Godfather of Go-Go,” Chuck Brown, Py has spent more than 20 years shooting the bands behind the official music of D.C. “I lived within D.C.’s go-go culture and while I did that, I photo-documented in and developed an outside person’s understanding of looking into it, being immersed in it,” Py tells City Paper. And go-go, he notes, obviously extends far beyond Brown—it’s a sentiment he hopes will be clear in his latest passion project: DC Go-Go: Ten Years Backstage. Released on Feb. 14, Py’s first-ever book, DC Go-Go: Ten Years Backstage, is a collection of images capturing the music in its “authentic” form, he explains. “While there are plenty of pictures and content about my work with Chuck Brown, my book takes a much deeper dive into the bands, the people, the fans that work every night in our city.” On Feb. 26, Politics and Prose hosts Py discussing his book and how it offers a peek into the city’s go-go scene that he loves. To Py, DC Go-Go is a way to chronicle the intimacy, energy, and power of the local go-go community, which is now entering its fifth generation of performers. “I hope that my work, and all of the work I’ve done in go-go, sticks around. When the DC Public Library purchased 2,000 of my images, I knew that my work is bigger than me. It’s going to be around a lot longer than me,” says Py. A collection of his work was acquired by the DCPL’s People’s Archive in 2020. “It’s also important that the people in go-go, their work and their partying, are now part of history. [The genre and the artists are] going to be around longer than they are.” After all, go-go never truly stops. —Hannah Docter-Loeb Feb. 26 at Politics and Prose, 5015 Connecticut Ave. NW. Free; $21.99 for a signed book.

Sixth & I FROM STRENGTH TO STRENGTH Many of us fear getting old. In his latest book, Arthur Brooks confronts this fear head on, and seeks out increased happiness and success in the second half of his life. Feb. 17, 7 p.m. $12–$35. THE SPLENDID AND THE VILE Renowned journalist Erik Larson chronicles Winston Churchill during German bombing campaign the Blitz in The Splendid and the Vile. Larson will discuss the book with Andrea Mitchell. Feb. 22, 7 p.m. $20–$25. ABUNDANCE Humans focus too much on what we don’t have, says Deepak Chopra, rather than ap-

preciating what we do have. In his latest book, Chopra makes the case for a mindset of abundance. March 8, 7 p.m. $35. PAY UP “Having it all” as a woman is a myth in a workforce designed by and for men, argues Reshma Saujani in her latest book. She’ll discuss Pay Up with Sally Buzbee, executive editor of the Washington Post. March 17, 7 p.m. $12–$35.

Solid State Books OUR AMERICAN FRIEND This Cold War-era thriller follows the mysterious life of a fictional First Lady. Author Anna Pitoniak will discuss the book with Jennifer Close. Feb. 24, 7 p.m. Free.

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FILM

DC Environmental Film Festival, from Rita Leistner’s Forest for the Trees

DC Environmental Film Festival

Contrary to what Netflix and Adam McKay want you to think, Don’t Look Up is not the most important film ever made about climate change. It’s a flawed metaphor with all the lazy punchlines and tortured insight you might expect from a Saturday Night Live sketch that didn’t make it beyond dress rehearsal. While some A-list stars (incorrectly) fawn over how this film is the first to get the issue—a sign of their ignorance—environmentally minded filmmakers around the planet have toiled in relative obscurity for decades. The DC Environmental Film Festival (DCEFF) is a more thoughtful, holistic cinematic consideration of the natural world. Now in its 30th year, the festival tends to favor documentaries that take a sharp, often investigative look at how the environment has impacts on all aspects of our lives—our political and cultural lives in particular, but there are also animated films and narrative features to pique your interest. Like last year’s festival, this year’s is entirely virtual, which means it’s easier than ever to access DCEFF’s 2022 slate, and, more importantly, a virtual-only festival will lessen its final carbon footprint. March 17 to 27, virtual. $40–$50. –Alan Zilberman 36 FEBRUARY 18, 2022 WASHINGTONCITYPAPER.COM

AFI Silver Theatre

NEW AFRICAN FILM FESTIVAL From a sweet story of teenagers falling in love, to a drama in which a grandmother is accused of witchcraft by her own family, the contemporary African films in this festival cross languages, genres, and regions. March 18 to 31. $130. STEPHEN SONDHEIM REMEMBERED Stephen Sondheim passed away in November, but he left an enormous legacy as one of the greatest composers and lyricists of all time. Relive his work in classics like West Side Story and Into the Woods in this commemorative series. Through Feb. 26. $10. PAUL THOMAS ANDERSON RETROSPECTIVE In honor of the 2021 release of Licorice Pizza, AFI Silver is hosting a Paul Thomas Anderson retrospective, bringing classics like There Will Be Blood and Magnolia back to the big screen. Through April 11. $10.

Alamo Drafthouse Cinema DC A RAISIN IN THE SUN In 1961, Daniel Petrie brought Lorraine Hansberry’s Pulitzer Prize-winning play, A Raisin in the Sun, to the big screen. Alamo Drafthouse is bringing it back. March 1, 7:30 p.m. $11.

AMC Tysons Corner 16 LADY SINGS THE BLUES Diana Ross stars as Billie Holiday in Lady Sings the Blues, the iconic biopic that celebrates its 50th anniversary this year. Feb. 20, 7 p.m. $17.

Avalon Theatre 2022 OSCAR NOMINATED SHORT FILMS Get a leg up in your Oscar predictions pool by watching the 2022 nominees for Best Short Film. March 1 to 27. $13.

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DC Independent Film Forum 2022

On Feb. 10, just as the Omicron wave was receding, DC Independent Film Forum announced a return to theaters and live audiences for their 23rd annual film festival this March. “This year’s DCIFF will set a new standard for film forums by promoting filmgoing as a dynamic, active, communal experience and featuring ample opportunities for debate and discussion,” Deirdre Evans-Pritchard, DCIFF’s executive director, said in the festival’s announcement. The five-day event, complete with buttery popcorn and recliner seats, will screen more than 40 independent feature films, documentaries, shorts, and animated movies from around the world. Highlights include Iman Zawahry’s Americanish; from Hong Kong, Stefanos Tai’s We Don’t Dance for Nothing; Washington-area native Matthew Appleby’s debut feature, Adam and the Water; and the documentary My Childhood, My Country: 20 Years in Afghanistan, which opens the fest. The forum will take place at E Street Cinema with screenings and Q&As with filmmakers. Additional events, such as workshops and seminars, will be held throughout the city. March 2 to 6 at E Street Cinema, 555 11th St. NW. $35–$85; individual screenings $11. —Sarah Marloff

Capital Irish Film Festival

Kate Dolan’s You Are Not My Mother follows a family whose mom disappears and returns... different. It plays opening night of this year’s Capital Irish Film Festival. Irish writer and director Dolan has helmed several short films, but You Are Not My Mother is her first feature. Using horror, folk tales, and social realism, Dolan studies the effects of mental illness, generational trauma, and mother-daughter relationships. Last year, after premiering at Toronto International Film Festival, it became runner-up for the Midnight Madness People’s Choice Award. Elevated horror isn’t the only genre represented at the 16th annual fest—others include documentary, dark comedy, romantic comedy (à la Gabriel Byrne’s latest, Death of a Ladies’ Man), and two short film programs. Drama lovers should pencil in Foscadh, Ireland’s 2021 Oscar submission for Best International Film. In Irish with English subtitles, Foscadh is the coming-of-age story of John Cunliffe, a newly orphaned young adult living in rural mountain Ireland and grappling with the loss of his parents while trying to keep his land from developers. March 3 to 6 at AFI Silver Theatre and Cultural Center, 8633 Colesville Rd., Silver Spring. $120. —Sarah Marloff

Black Cat HUMP! 2022 FILM FESTIVAL You know him for his sex column, but Dan Savage is also the mastermind behind this annual, touring, short erotica film fest, spotlighting soft-core made for real people, by real people. May 27, 6:30 p.m. and 9 p.m. $25.

City Arts and Eats OPEN ROAD FILM FESTIVAL All filmmakers are welcome to submit their short films to the inaugural Open Road Film Festival, but there’s a special category, “Homegrown,” where DMV locals can shine. March 15 and 16. Prices to be announced.

Landmark E Street Cinema AKIRA Akira—a 1988 dystopian, cyberpunk anime flick—has become a cult favorite. Head to E Street to find out why. Feb. 18 and 19, 11:59 p.m. $12.

National Building Museum ARCHITECTURE & DESIGN FILM FESTIVAL Twelve films make up this festival, which explores pressing architecture and design-related topics like sustainability, gentrification, and historic preservation. March 24 to 26. $25–$85.

Rhizome DC TOUR WITHOUT END Part fiction, part documentary, Tour Without End casts real-life musicians and artists as bands on tour, making for an experimental

film brimming with provocative political and social commentary. March 2, 8 p.m. $5–$20.

Smithsonian MOTHER TONGUE FILM FESTIVAL This annual festival, which celebrates International Mother Language Day on February 21, features 36 films in 45 languages from all over the world. Inspiration this year comes from the ‘Ōlelo Hawaii phrase, “i ka wā ma mua, i ka wā ma hope”—through the past is the future. Feb. 17 to March 4. Free.

Suns Cinema FAYA DAYI Khat, a leaf that Sufi Muslims have used for centuries in religious contexts, is also Ethiopia’s most sought-after cash crop. Ethiopian Mexican filmmaker Jessica Beshir’s documentary debut illuminates khat’s rituals and culture. Feb. 19, 7 p.m. $10. WHEEL OF FORTUNE AND FANTASY It’s been a busy year for Japanese director Ryusuke Hamaguchi. You’ve probably heard of Drive My Car, but he also directed Wheel of Fortune and Fantasy—a romantic drama released last fall. Feb. 19, 10 p.m. $10. EL PLANETA A mother and daughter facing eviction may not sound like the funniest plot for a comedy, but Argentine Spanish director Amalia Ulman turns the situation into hilarity in her absurdist comedy debut, El Planeta. Feb. 26, 7 p.m. $10. BAD LUCK BANGING OR LOONY PORN A schoolteacher finds her life turned upside down when a personal sex tape is leaked on the internet in this Romanian dramedy. Feb. 26, 9:30 p.m. $10.

The Queen’s Ball: A Bridgerton Experience

Who didn’t binge-watch Bridgerton last winter? It’s true, we’ve been counting down the days until the next act of binging begins (season two drops March 25), and now something a bit more hands-on is happening here this spring. For those burning for more Regency-era romance, more Whistledown, more Simon Basset, we have the most entertaining invitation. Netflix, Shondaland, and fever are combining their savvy skills to bring Bridgerton to D.C. No, your eyes do not deceive you. Here, we call it “spring,” but Queen Charlotte calls it the social season, and since it is upon us, in true queen fashion, she’s hosting a ball in search of this year’s Diamond. Unfortunately, Regé-Jean Page will not be in attendance, but The Queen’s Ball: A Bridgerton Experience will take guests back to the era of Empire dresses, low necklines, and sexy rakes. During each 90-minute, interactive experience, a live string quartet will play from the show’s soundtrack, while guests tour immersive rooms, interact with high society characters, and relive their favorite scenes. Dance and acrobatic performances will amaze, while cocktails are served. March 30 through summer 2022, Whitfield Entertainment Group Studios, 1235 W St. NE. $49 and up. —Sarah Marloff WASHINGTONCITYPAPER.COM FEBRUARY 18, 2022 37

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THEATER

Vato Tsikurishvili as Truffaldino in Synetic’s The Servant of Two Masters

Fires in the Mirror: Crown Heights, Brooklyn, and Other Identities

The Crown Heights section of Brooklyn, like many urban areas, has changed significantly in the 30 years since playwright Anna Deavere Smith presented the tension between Black and Orthodox Jewish residents in Fires in the Mirror. A series of monologues adapted from Smith’s verbatim interviews with individual witnesses and performed by a single actor, the play chronicles the lead-up to and consequences of an uprising that occurred after a Jewish driver struck and killed a Black child with his car; hours later, Black residents beat and stabbed a Jewish man who ultimately died of his injuries. “It’s about race and it’s about power and it’s about turf and it’s about tribes,” Smith has said of the work. Those themes remain relevant in both theater and contemporary life, making Fires in the Mirror worth revisiting. In D.C., that revisiting will happen at Theater J, with January LaVoy starring in it and serving as co-director. A theater dedicated to exploring the nuances of Jewish cultural heritage seems like a perfect landing spot for a play that does just that, and LaVoy, an accomplished actor and audiobook narrator, just might be the ideal person to present these narratives. June 9 to July 3 at Theater J, 1529 16th St. NW. $30–$75. —Caroline Jones

The Servant of Two Masters

Gloomy weather and winter blues are no match for Synetic Theater’s production of The Servant of Two Masters. Originally written by Italian playwright Carlo Osvaldo Goldoni in 1746, it’s a comical tale of love, mistaken identities, and trickery. Director Vato Tsikurishvili, who produces and stars in this wordless adaptation, calls it a “hilarious farce” and a “surefire way to warm you right up.” The Servant of Two Masters centers around Truffaldino (Tsikurishvili), a hungry servant trying to scheme his way to more food. In a quest for a bigger dinner, Truffaldino stumbles into the ultimate trickery of living a double life. Quite literally, Truffaldino begins serving two masters. At the same time, Beatrice (Nutsa Tediashvili) is looking for her lover, Florindo (Jacob Thompson), and Clarice (Irene Hamilton) is navigating a tumultuous engagement to Silvio (Pablo Guillen). Truffaldino’s trickery touches everyone, causing momentary chaos for the couples and laughs all around. As always, Synetic’s adaptation stands out by generating these laughs without words, embracing its mission to combine text, drama, movement, acrobatics, and dance in unique physical theater. April 6 to 24 at Synetic Theater, 1800 S. Bell St., Arlington. $25–$60. —Sarah Smith WASHINGTONCITYPAPER.COM FEBRUARY 18, 2022 39

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Our Town

“This Town” is often uttered with #sigh in Washington. Shakespeare Theatre plans to subvert the hashtag this spring by staging Thornton Wilder’s classic play Our Town using only actors who call the DMV home. Under founding artistic director Michael Kahn, the theater had a reputation for sometimes casting performers from London and New York in roles locals could have ably filled. Our Town represents an olive branch from new artistic director Simon Godwin. Directed by longtime associate artistic director Alan Paul, the production supplies local audiences with a chance to appreciate our best in one of America’s most revered dramas. Yet the performers onstage will hardly be conventional for turn-of-the-20th-century New Hampshire. Holly Twyford stars as the stage manager, presiding over the town of Grover’s Corners in a role that typically goes to an older man. Neighboring sweethearts Emily Webb and George Gibbs (Chinna Palmer and Jake Loewenthal, respectively) are a multiracial couple. Other notable denizens include Sarah C. Marshall as Mrs. Soames, the always funny Tom Story as Simon Stimson, and Suzanne Richard, who uses a wheelchair, as Joe Stoddard. May 12 to June 11 at Shakespeare Theatre Company, 610 F St. NW, $49–$120. —Rebecca J. Ritzel

English with an Accent

Created and performed by Migguel Anggelo, English with an Accent focuses on one of the world’s largest refugee crises that too few people are familiar with: Venezuela. Since 2015, more than 6 million Venezuelans have fled their country due to deteriorating economy and security. It’s partly due to a drop in oil prices—petroleum accounts for 97 percent of the country’s exports—along with crime, food shortages, and corruption and repression by Nicolás Maduro’s authoritarian government. (“Maximum pressure” sanctions by the U.S. have not helped.) It’s a crisis most Americans don’t have to confront, because the vast majority of immigrants have fled to other Latin American countries. But also because the U.S. government actively and continuously tries to block their entry, sending them to Mexico and Colombia rather than allow them to seek asylum here. Anggelo is one Venezuelan who made it to the U.S. He designed and stars in this ensemble interpretive dance production around his, and others’, migration experience in New York City. The semi-abstract work, a coproduction between GALA Hispanic Theatre and Washington Performing Arts, revolves around the imagery of a monarch butterfly, a modern-day symbol of immigrants used widely in the 2006 marches for immigration reform legislation. Those efforts were not successful, and the status of millions of migrants and refugees remains in limbo, making pieces like Anggelo’s evergreen. April 1 at GALA Hispanic Theatre, 3333 14th St. NW. $40. —Michael Paarlberg 40 FEBRUARY 18, 2022 WASHINGTONCITYPAPER.COM

1st Stage

THE PHLEBOTOMIST In this dystopian play, people are ranked in society based on their genetic map. Bea, a phlebotomist, starts to uncover the dark underbelly of genomics. Feb. 17 to March 6. $50. THE MAMALOGUES Three single Black mothers residing in a White suburb share both hardships and laughs in this satirical play. April 21 to May 8. $50.

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Kennedy Center

SHEAR MADNESS A hair salon sets the scene for this wild and hilarious whodunit. Set in modern-day Georgetown, Shear Madness invites its audience to try and figure out who the killer is. April 4 to Oct. 2. $58. YEMANDJA Angélique Kidjo has won three Grammys for her Afropop music. Now, she’s turning her attention to the stage with Yemandja, her debut historical drama and thriller. May 6 and 7. $25–$59.

CHANGE AGENT American painter Mary Pinchot Meyer and her relationship with President John F. Kennedy are the inspiration for this play, which weaves through some of the most game-changing moments in U.S. history. Through March 6. $82.

SHOW WAY THE MUSICAL Adapted from the book by Jacqueline Woodson, Show Way stitches together the past and present of Black families through the secrets and stories contained in a Show Way quilt. May 13 to 29. $20.

Atlas Performing Arts Center

A MONSTER CALLS Sally Cookson brings Patrick Ness’ novel to the stage. A Monster Calls is a dark fantasy that follows 13-year-old Conor as he befriends an eerie creature. May 25 to June 12. $45–$129.

EXPATS THEATRE: CHRISTMAS EVE Christmas Eve is often a source of warmth and happiness. That’s not the case in this thriller, in which a philosophy professor is accused of having planted a bomb on the holiday. March 17 to April 10. $20–$40.

GALA Hispanic Theatre

LA CASA DE LA LAGUNA Based on Rosario Ferré’s 1995 novel of the same name, La casa de la laguna (The House on the Lagoon) takes place in Puerto Rico’s past, but reflects its complicated present. Through Feb. 27. $48.

Keegan Theatre

YOGA PLAY How do you find peace in a world where enlightenment and mindfulness have been packaged and sold a million times? That’s the central question of indie comedy Yoga Play. March 26 to April 23. $50. SHAKESPEARE IN LOVE A young William Shakespeare can’t seem to write anything at the onset of this play. That’s when he meets Viola, the beautiful and enamored young woman who inspires him to write his magnum opus. June 18 to July 16. $65.

Little Theatre of Alexandria

BLUE STOCKINGS At the turn of the 20th century, amid a budding women’s suffrage movement, four women fight for a Cambridge University education in Blue Stockings. Feb. 26 to March 19. $21–$24. PRELUDE TO A KISS In this romantic comedy, the marriage of Peter and Rita is challenged when Rita undergoes a supernatural body switch à la Freaky Friday. When it premiered in 1988, it was interpreted by many critics as an allegory for couples affected by the AIDS crisis. June 4 to 25. $21–$24.

Michael R. Klein Theatre

DEATH AND THE KING’S HORSEMAN Featuring students from Howard University’s Department of Theatre Arts, this is a free staged reading of Wole Soyinka’s Death and the King’s Horseman, set in World War II Nigeria. Feb. 26, 7 p.m. Free.

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Theater

Mean Girls

APR. 5–24 | OPERA HOUSE

Shear Madness

APR. 4–OCT. 2 | THEATER LAB

OKLAHOMA!

APR. 5–10 | EISENHOWER THEATER

MEAN GIRLS

NATIONAL SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA

Hélène Grimaud plays Ravel APR. 7–9 | CONCERT HALL Roderick Cox, conductor Hélène Grimaud, piano

A Monster Calls

Esa-Pekka Salonen: Helix Maurice Ravel: Piano Concerto in G major Sergei Prokofiev: Symphony No. 5

National Symphony Orchestra

Mason Bates’s Philharmonia Fantastique

MAY 25–JUN. 12 | EISENHOWER THEATER

Noseda conducts a new Carlos Simon work James Ehnes plays Beethoven MAR. 3–5 | CONCERT HALL

Gianandrea Noseda, conductor James Ehnes, violin Antonín Dvořák: The Wood-Dove Carlos Simon: Tales - A Folklore Symphony Ludwig van Beethoven: Violin Concerto

Michael Tilson Thomas MAR. 25–26 | CONCERT HALL

Michael Tilson Thomas, conductor Measha Brueggergosman, soprano Mikaela Bennett, soprano Kara Dugan, mezzo-soprano Carl Ruggles: Angels** Michael Tilson Thomas: Four Preludes on Playthings of the Wind** Aaron Copland: Appalachian Spring

Michael Tilson Thomas conducts Mahler’s “Resurrection” MAR. 31 & APR. 1 | CONCERT HALL

APR. 21–23 | EISENHOWER THEATER

Written in Stone

Freestyle Love Supreme

MAR. 5–25 | EISENHOWER THEATER

MAY 10–15 | EISENHOWER THEATER

Così fan tutte

Hip Hop

MAR. 12–26 | EISENHOWER THEATER

MAY 12–14 | CONCERT HALL

MAY 14–28 | OPERA HOUSE

Cristian Măcelaru, conductor

Ballet & Dance

HOORAE Takeover

Nikolai Rimsky-Korsakov: The Tale of Tsar Saltan Suite Mason Bates: Philharmonia Fantastique (NSO cocommission)** Antonín Dvořák: Symphony No. 6

Louis Langrée conducts Boléro MAY 19-21 | CONCERT HALL Louis Langrée, conductor Alisa Weilerstein, cello Claude Debussy: Prélude à l’après-midi d’un faune (Prelude to the Afternoon of a Faun) Joan Tower: Cello Concerto (NSO co-commission)** Maurice Ravel: La Valse Maurice Ravel: Boléro

NSO Pops

Carmen

American Ballet Theatre

ABT Forward MAR. 29 & 30 | OPERA HOUSE

Don Quixote MAR. 31–APR. 3 | OPERA HOUSE

A.I.M by Kyle Abraham APR. 29 & 30 | EISENHOWER THEATER

Washington National Opera

Amos Lee

Written in Stone

Disney Princess The Concert

Così fan tutte

APR. 19 |CONCERT HALL

MAY 6–7 | CONCERT HALL

Love: A Joni Mitchell Songbook

with Renée Fleming, Lalah Hathaway, Aoife O’Donovan, and Moses Sumney

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Groups call (202) 416-8400

MAY 25–26 | CONCERT HALL

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MAR. 5–25 | EISENHOWER THEATER

MAY 1 | CONCERT HALL

MAR. 24–27

The festival will highlight music, comedy, film, television, and the talent of Black creatives.

MC Lyte Presents I Am Woman: A Celebration of Women in Hip Hop MAY 1 | CONCERT HALL

Jazz

Ledisi Sings Nina MAR. 13 | CONCERT HALL

Robert Glasper and Jason Moran APR. 26 | CONCERT HALL

MAR. 12–26 | EISENHOWER THEATER

Carmen

MAY 14–28 | OPERA HOUSE

Comedy

Millennium Stage Film Screenings

WEDNESDAYS AT 6 P.M.

Made in Puerto Rico

Live Performances

THU., FRI., AND SAT. AT 6 P.M.

MAR. 24–26 | FAMILY THEATER

For all other ticket-related customer service inquiries, call the Advance Sales Box Office at (202) 416-8540 Support for WNO is provided by Jacqueline Badger Mars, Mrs. Eugene B. Casey, The Clarice Smith Opera Series, The Dallas Morse Coors Foundation for the Performing Arts, The Dr. M. Lee Pearce Foundation, and the Andrew W. Mellon Foundation

Support for American Ballet Theatre at the Kennedy Center is provided by Travelers

Comedy at the Kennedy Center Presenting Sponsor

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Support for Hip-Hop is presented as part of the Irene Pollin Audience Development and Community Engagement Initiatives.

Major support for Musical Theater at the Kennedy Center is provided by

Support provided by generous Noseda Era Fund Spporters. The NSO Music Director Chair is generously endowed by the Roger and Victoria Sant Trust.

Hannah Gadsby: Body of Work

The Roots Residency Road to Roots Picnic

Michael Tilson Thomas, conductor Ying Fang, soprano Alice Coote, mezzo-soprano Choral Arts Society of Washington Scott Tucker, Artistic Director Gustav Mahler: Symphony No. 2, “Resurrection”

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John Proctor Is the Villain’s Kimberly Belflower

Marti Lyons, director of John Proctor Is the Villain

John Proctor Is the Villain

There’s no time like now to reexamine canonical classics such as Arthur Miller’s The Crucible in the wake of #MeToo and ongoing book wars. John Proctor Is the Villain is a play about a play, set in an Appalachian Georgia high school exploring power dynamics between teen girls and authority figures. The play was written after Kimberly Belflower delved into the women-centered history of the Salem witch trials around the time Tarana Burke’s Me Too movement went mainstream. For Belflower, the playwright, Miller’s allegorical depiction of the young women of Salem, who were “made out to be terrible, scheming harlots,” just didn’t add up when learning about the trauma they endured—almost all faced sexual abuse. In John Proctor, parallels between The Crucible and the Georgia teens’ world create turmoil in their rural town as they work on an English assignment, start a feminist club, and unmask town heroes. “At its core, it’s about a group of young women learning that they can write their own narratives and futures,” says Belflower. “That the things that are taught to them and prescribed to them are not necessarily written for them.” Belflower, a fasttalking feminist and former Gilmore Girls fan fiction writer, grew up in Appalachia. As someone who’s “allergic” to the antebellum Southern accent and helps collaborators ensure authenticity onstage, Belflower hopes audiences unfamiliar with rural Georgia see beyond the stereotype of the “slow, backward Southerner.” Belflower explains, “I grew up never really seeing where I come from reflected back to me in stories and just wanting people … to change that.” April 27 to June 5 at Studio Theatre, 1501 14th St. NW. $50-$95. —Ambar Castillo

Parable of the Sower

Octavia E. Butler’s 1993 Afrofuturist novel, Parable of the Sower, is set in Los Angeles in 2024—as in two years from now. The country is wrecked by climate change, corporate greed, and wealth inequality. To put it mildly, Butler’s story might sound too on the nose for 2022, but the opera, written and composed by daughter-mother duo, 42 FEBRUARY 18, 2022 WASHINGTONCITYPAPER.COM

National Theatre

COME FROM AWAY Following 9/11, 38 planes were ordered to land unexpectedly in the small Canadian town of Gander. This musical tells the story of what transpired next. April 12 to 17. $65–$215.

from a serious illness, a young man is convinced he’s gained the ability to communicate with the dead. He and his skeptical sister embark on a journey to try to communicate with their late father in Chelsea Marcantel’s The Upstairs Department. April 26 to June 12. $40–$66.

Olney Theatre Center

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A.D. 16 The story of teen puppy love has been told time and time again. This time, it just happens to be between Mary Magdalene and the boy next door— Jesus. Through March 6. $42–$79. LAUTREC AT THE ST. JAMES In this new musical, French artist Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec is kidnapped and taken to an asylum. The new environment inspires the artist—and contributes to his demise. March 11, 8 p.m. TBA. THE JOY THAT CARRIES YOU Blending spoken-word poetry and sharp humor, The Joy That Carries You tells the story of Shiri and Alaia, an interracial couple, as they navigate their first year together. May 11 to June 12. $79.

Round House Theatre

TIKTOK (A PERIOD PIECE) Eight teen influencers navigate their rise to TikTok stardom while living together at the “Vibe Villa” in this sign-of-the-times production. Feb. 25 to 27. $25. “WE DECLARE YOU A TERRORIST…” This tense political thriller tells the true story of the 2002 Moscow theater hostage crisis. The award-winning play was written by Tim J. Lord. April 7 to May 8. $41.

Signature Theatre

DAPHNE’S DIVE Written by the author of the screenplay for In the Heights, Quiara Alegría Hudes, this play follows the lives of society’s outsiders as they commune at a local bar over the years. Through March 20. $40–$66. THE UPSTAIRS DEPARTMENT After recovering

NATHAN THE WISE Originally released in 1779, Gotthold Ephraim Lessing’s Nathan the Wise was not performed until 1783, after his death. The play is a plea for religious tolerance and coexistence. March 16 to April 10. $40.

Washington Stage Guild

MRS. WARREN’S PROFESSION A former prostitute clashes with her judgmental daughter in George Bernard Shaw’s Mrs. Warren’s Profession, first performed in 1902. The play caused great uproar at the time for its frank portrayal of the hypocrisies inherent in many of the criticisms lodged against sex workers. March 3 to 27. $60. MEMOIRS OF A FORGOTTEN MAN Based on a real case study from Russia’s Communist era, this play tells the story of a man with a photographic memory living under an authoritarian regime that derives its power from erasing collective memory. May 5 to 29. $60.

Woolly Mammoth Theatre Company HI, ARE YOU SINGLE? Ryan J. Haddad is looking for love. If he can’t find it, he’ll at least take a hookup. Join the writer and performer (you may know him from Netflix’s The Politician) as he navigates the gay dating scene. March 28 to April 10. $64. THERE’S ALWAYS THE HUDSON In Paola Lázaro’s There’s Always the Hudson, two survivors of sexual abuse decide to take justice into their own hands. The adventure that ensues is both funny and emotional, exploring what it means to live through trauma. May 9 to June 5. Free–$39.

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WORLD PREMIERE JOHN PROCTOR IS THE VILLAIN BY KIMBERLY BELFLOWER DIRECTED BY MARTI LYONS

THE HOT WING KING BY KATORI HALL DIRECTED BY STEVE H. BROADNAX III

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Toshi Reagon and Bernice Johnson Reagon, has been described by critics as triumphant, poignant, cautionary, and mesmerizing. After being rescheduled twice due to the pandemic, the opera, co-presented by Woolly Mammoth Theatre Company and the Strathmore, is finally expected to go on in North Bethesda. Directed by Eric Ting, Parable of the Sower features more than 30 original pieces influenced by Black music over the past two centuries to tell the story of teenager Lauren Oya Olamina, who sets out to save humanity from the failing earth. The New York Times calls the opera an “unrepentantly political work of theater.” Filled with a musical score that weaves together funk, folk, spirituals, blues, soul, and rock ’n’ roll, Parable of the Sower is the kind of science fiction that offers advice and hope instead of just dystopian dread. And couldn’t we all use more of that in 2022? April 28 and 29 at Strathmore Music Center, 5301 Tuckerman Ln., North Bethesda. $34–$74. —Sarah Marloff

The Hot Wing King

It’s not every day that an all-male ensemble, starring a gay couple, cooks onstage. Such is the magic of The Hot Wing King, from Katori Hall and directed by Steve H. Broadnax III. The play with a sitcom feel won a Pulitzer Prize for Drama in 2021 for being a “deeply felt consideration of Black masculinity.” A fry crew in Memphis, dubbed the New Wing Order, is dead set on winning an annual chicken wing competition. Adding a little bourbon-infused bacon into the mix can’t hurt. Cordell Crutchfield and his boyfriend, Dwayne, have to hone their recipe while navigating family drama. Both get a little intense when a teen nephew enters the picture. “Cooking is so theatrical, really, and food is such a key to community that it’s a real masterstroke from Katori to use the high-stakes setting of an amateur cooking contest to show us a loving relationship at a moment of change, and the ways this community of Black men show up for their friends,” says Studio Theatre artistic director David Muse. June 22 to July 31 at Studio Theatre, 1501 14th St. NW. $50-$95. —Laura Hayes

BIG NAMES: Why keep your eyes on the drama unfolding in the news, when the drama unfolding onstage is so much more fun? Here are the big plays and musicals coming through town this spring. —Caroline Jones and Ella Feldman

The Hot Wing King playwright Katori Hall

SHE LOVES ME, SIGNATURE THEATRE, March 1–April 24, $40–$108

Photo by Lelund Thompson

CATCH ME IF YOU CAN, ARENA STAGE, March 4–April 17, prices to be announced. GRACE, FORD’S THEATRE, March 18–May 14, $30–$81. THE MERCHANT OF VENICE, SHAKESPEARE THEATRE COMPANY, March 22– April 17, prices to be announced. RENT—THE 25TH ANNIVERSARY FAREWELL TOUR, NATIONAL THEATRE, March 25–27, $50–$110. PIPPIN, OLNEY THEATRE CENTER, April 1–3, $60. OKLAHOMA!, KENNEDY CENTER EISENHOWER THEATER, April 5–10, $49– $140. MEAN GIRLS, KENNEDY CENTER OPERA HOUSE, April 5–25, $45–$199. The Hot Wing King director Steve H. Broadnax III

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HOUSE THEATRE, April 5–May 8, $41–$56. BEASTGIRL, KENNEDY CENTER STUDIO K, April 7–22, $20. THE WIZARD OF OZ, WEINBERG CENTER FOR THE ARTS, April 15–16, $16–$30. FRIENDS! THE MUSICAL PARODY, WEINBERG CENTER FOR THE ARTS, April 23, $20–$35. THE GLASS MENAGERIE, REP STAGE, April 28–May 15, $40. FREESTYLE LOVE SUPREME, KENNEDY CENTER EISENHOWER THEATER, May 10–15, $45–$95. HAIRSPRAY, NATIONAL THEATRE, May 10–15, $50–$110. SHOW WAY THE MUSICAL, KENNEDY CENTER FAMILY THEATER, May 13–29, $20. DRUMFOLK, ARENA STAGE, May 31–June 26, prices to be announced.

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Doodle POP, a touching and playful nonverbal show, uses live musicians who perform the accompanying score and sound effects, stunning interactive animation projections, live whiteboard drawings and an abundance of theatrical imagination for anyone aged 3+. Created by BRUSH Theatre of South Korea.

The Alden at the McLean Community Center: 1234 Ingleside Ave., McLean Va. 22101 For tickets: aldentheatre.org or call 571-296-8385

Celebrate spring with a show! Live theatre is back on stage across the region. With dozens of productions now playing and upcoming, find your show at

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miXting it Up By Laura Hayes @LauraHayesDC When you enter a food hall and are overwhelmed with choices, follow your nose to the best smelling stall. At miXt, just over the D.C. border in Brentwood, your sniffer might send you to Spice Kitchen from Nigerian American Chef Olumide Shokunbi. Almost all the dishes offered, including some sizzling wings, are dusted with a nut-based spice blend from West Africa that typically coats beef skewers called suya. Shokunbi was raised in Prince George’s County, where miXt is located. Before opening inside the food hall in October 2021, Spice Kitchen did a booming delivery business out of Mess Hall in D.C. Now Shokunbi can interface with customers and talk up his vision of making Spice Kitchen a national West African food brand. But first, baby steps. “We’re focused on spices and flavors so we can have that authentic feel, but with things that are more familiar,” Shokunbi says. “When people look at our menu, they’re like, ‘I know about salmon, I know about shrimp, I know about all that.’ I compare what we do to Chinese American food. They created stuff like General Tso’s Chicken and slowly and surely, people started trying more native food. I have that same vision for Spice Kitchen. I want more African places to open because of this.” Shokunbi has experience working for a company that knows about scaling up. He was the general manager of a Chipotle for six years and came away wanting to one day be an employer who empowers his employees by offering them an ownership stake, possibly through profit sharing. “If I make money, you make money,” he says. Shokunbi is a new face at miXt, but he’s not the only one. The food hall changed hands and names with little fanfare in October 2020. “As this organization group, there was no grand opening,” says Peter Siegel. He is the CEO of Landex Development, which developed the Studio 3807 apartment building that houses miXt, and a co-owner of the food hall. “Right or wrong, I said, ‘Let’s just quietly change this over, keep doing what we’re doing, and be relevant to the world out there.’”

W hen t he f i rst iterat ion of t he 8,500-square-foot venue with 22-foot ceilings and room for about five vendors opened in October 2019 as Savor, it attracted more attention. Not only was it the county’s first food hall, but it was also one of the few Black-owned food halls in the nation. “Savor was designed to incubate up-and-coming minority food concepts, bring food diversity to the region, be a good neighbor, and prove to the market that Prince George’s County residents were primed for something different,” says founder April Richardson, an attorney and food entrepreneur behind DC Sweet Potato Cake. “And we did just that. People from all over the U.S. traveled to Savor because it was Black woman owned, with the majority of vendors being African American.” But halfway through Savor’s first year in operation, the COVID-19 pandemic hit. Running a food hall is already onerous because of the tight margins, high turnover, and multiple personalities involved. Now add a public health crisis that necessitates curtailing operations. “I could not come to an agreement with the landlord over rent during the height of COVID,” Richardson says. After Richardson’s departure, Siegel brought in Sandy Patterson, who is White, as a co-owner and director of operations. Most recently she was the chef manager at Aramark’s LEO | MKT at Georgetown University and she taught at the now closed L’Academie de Cuisine in Montgomery County for 15 years. Patterson chooses which vendors are added and says being BIPOCowned isn’t a criteria for joining miXt as it was under Savor. When City Paper visited miXt in late January, Siegel didn’t mention the constraints of the pandemic when asked about the transition from Savor to miXt. Instead, he offered, “We did have an initial operator in here and unfortunately it didn’t work out because they didn’t understand the community.” Richardson lives in Maryland and owns DC Sweet Potato Cake two miles up the road in Hyattsville. “In Prince George’s County, we are touted as the most affluent area in the U.S. for African Americans,” she says. “This statistic bothers me because we only own our homes and we do not own commercial real estate, which is the actual key

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to generational wealth.” “Business owners should be tired of renting because when we rent, the landlord is in control of our destiny and we all learned this during the pandemic, the most vulnerable time to be a commercial tenant,” Richardson adds. “Many of our livelihoods rested on a landlord’s decision of whether we survive or whether we tank and unfortunately, so many landlords allowed businesses to tank even though they accepted government funds to help them stay afloat.” While Siegel is the CEO of Landex Development, LLC, which received a $93,817 Paycheck Protection Program loan in April 2020, the food hall he co-owns, registered under Gateway Food Hall, LLC, did not apply for a PPP loan or a Restaurant

Photos by Laura Hayes

While the world was shut down during the worst months of the pandemic, a Brentwood food hall experienced dramatic change. The current mix of vendors make it worth a trip.

Revitalization Fund grant. Richardson and Siegel signed a settlement agreement preventing both parties from discussing the fine details of the split. Siegel sent a formal statement about the leadership transition. Studio 3807 is registered and owned by Brentwood Development, LLC. “As the owner of the property, Brentwood Development, LLC, is grateful for its collaboration with Ms. Richardson, which led to the establishment of an innovative culinary experience,” it reads. “During Ms. Richardson’s time as manager of the property, the food hall saw growth and engagement with the community and with local chefs and artisans. Eventually, Brentwood Development, LLC, and Ms. Richardson agreed to part ways to pursue different goals

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Spice wings at Spice Kitchen

Chef Olumide Shokunbi and opportunities. … We look forward to Ms. Richardson’s future ventures, and miXt Food Hall remains committed to bringing a diverse, equitable and inclusive culinary vision and talent to the community.” Richardson has plans. First up is 90/10 by DC Sweet Potato Cake coming to 17th and K streets NW this spring. Then, she says, it’s on to a new food hall in Prince George’s County. Richardson named the forthcoming 1921 Food, Art, and Cultural Marketplace after the year of the Tulsa race massacre and is proud to say “she owns the dirt.” Building pipelines to Black ownership in the hospitality industry is a constant drumbeat, and one of the reasons DMV Black Restaurant Week is held each fall. Like Spice Kitchen, two other Black-owned businesses at miXt have strong missions and expansion plans. Relish Market opened in October 2019 and made it through the transition from Savor to miXt. Stephanie Freeman and her daughter, Alexia Yates, own the wellness-focused market stocked with gourmet goodies. Freeman says she tries to fill the needs of customers who spot recipes in the Sunday paper but give up on making them because they can’t find ingredients like dried lime, nutmeg, saffron, and black garlic.

Relish Market makes juices, teas, soups, and smoothies. Some of the drinks contain a gel made from sea moss that is said to boost the immune system. They can also create private-label juices for the other vendors in miXt and chefs at neighboring stalls can buy her spices by the pound to incorporate into their cooking. Freeman is best known for her Pepperly Love hot sauce and spice blend line. She got her start selling them at local farmers markets. Relish Market also carries products from more than 16 other local brands. “A lot of them I came up with at farmers markets and was able to reach back to them and bring them in,” she says. Freeman has her sights set on opening multiple locations and likes that, in the Amazon age, people can come in to “touch, feel, and ask questions.” She describes the transition from Savor to miXt as “kind of hectic and crazy for a while” and “a culture change.” When sales dropped off for her and others in 2020, Freeman was nervous but stuck with it. “Don’t get me wrong, they’re nice enough people,” she says, referring to Siegel and Patterson. “I don’t have any real complaints.” That said, she says she misses the “jumping bar scene” that Savor boasted and isn’t sure if it dissolved because of the pandemic or some other reason. “It’s not a hangout,” Freeman says. “There’s COVID. But I go to other places and I can barely get in. I just want to see more done about keeping the foot traffic and keeping the vendors here.” Former pastry chef Rivka Alvial manages miXt Drink, the bar that doubles as a cafe with a full array of coffee and espresso drinks. Her drink menu highlights local spirits and thoughtfully uses symbols to indicate which cocktails and beers go best with each vendor’s cuisine. The bar closes at 8 p.m. Sundays through Tuesdays, 9 p.m.

on Wednesdays and Thursdays, and 10 p.m. on Fridays and Saturdays. Siegel hopes to offer more of a swinging atmosphere for people looking for a place to hang after art shows let out when pandemic conditions improve. Portico Gallery and Studios shares an address with Studio 3807. The neighborhood is part of the Gateway Arts District, where hundreds of artists live and work. That’s why you’ll see murals affixed to pillars inside the food hall as well as local art for sale on the ground level and mezzanine. “Every single one of us in here wants more business and foot traffic,” Patterson adds. “We were gaining momentum until omicron.” HK Fish House, which opened in December 2021, is already adding to the vibe. Wafts of pasta jambalaya, Cajun fried shrimp, and the occasional gumbo fill the air when you approach the stall located on the opposite side of the oval that forms the central bar. Co-owner Kimberly VanKline, who has an abundance of experience in catering, doesn’t need much space to wow with big flavor. After graduating from culinary school in 2007, she became a private chef for big names including Common, Steve Harvey, Karen Huger from The Real Housewives of the Potomac, and former New York Times publisher Arthur Ochs Sulzberger Jr. She also got to show off her grandmother’s mac and cheese recipe on Beat Bobby Flay. You can order that same mac and cheese at HK Fish House. Pair it with the City Island sandwich with fried whiting, shredded lettuce, beefsteak tomatoes, house-made pickles, cherry peppers, and “HK Boss Sauce” on buttery brioche. It’s the kind of lunch you’d want on a pier. “Our whiting is imported from New York,” VanKline, a native New Yorker, says. “The whiting down here is different. Ours has skin on it.” In addition to the regular menu, HK Fish House offers Sunday brunch from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. The H in HK Fish House refers to VanKline’s fiancé and business partner Henry Dudley. “Our goal is to get this solid so it’ll be turnkey and open a whole franchise of them,” VanKline explains. “HK is the umbrella. We’re also thinking of a steak concept and a fresh salad and soup concept.” VanKline calls miXt a smart concept. “It gives any chef or restaurateur an option to see if an idea will work or won’t work and it’ll teach you how to run a kitchen,” she says. “You have to learn the business. That’s a huge piece. The food is the icing on the cake.” Siegel and Patterson say they set vendors up for success by providing them with basic cooking equipment, helping with utilities, and using bar and cafe sales to bring in revenue that lets them offer more competitive

rents. The goal is for vendors to outgrow their spaces and move on. “Here’s a way to seed a food desert and create opportunities for small businesses to try out being in a brick and mortar,” Siegel says. Parts of Brentwood and Mount Rainier were once considered food deserts by the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s standards, but that has changed in recent years. “The plan was to have people be here for two or three years so they can build up their sales and have something to take to a bank or to an investor to say, ‘Hey, I’m real.’” There’s currently one open stall. “It’s important to me that we represent the community and we bring in food that the community wants,” Patterson says. And again, while being BIPOC-owned is no longer necessary, she doesn’t accept just anyone. “A guy from a hospitality group came in and said, ‘I want to open one of our concepts here.’ We said no because that’s not the mission.” Some vendors who have come through the food hall, either as miXt or Savor, did not respond or declined to comment on their experience, including the owners of Uncaged Chefs, Kenny’s Kale, and Curated DMV. Chef Mackenzie Kitburi, on the other hand, co-owns Little Miner Taco and talks about his upcoming graduation from the food hall to a brick-and-mortar restaurant. The business he co-owns with Kathy Voss was one of the original Savor tenants in 2019. A story about the restaurant’s beloved birria from Post critic Tim Carman helped make the food hall a draw. “I saw it as a good opportunity to launch this idea I had for more of a casual, quick-service concept,” Kitburi says. “I saw the neighborhood and thought it had a lot of potential being so close to D.C. but kind of its own little community.” While the past couple of years have been “a crazy crazy crazy ride,” according to Kitburi, he’s grateful he was able to build up a following. “We’ve outgrown that space for a long time now,” he says. “We’re long overdue to have our own space, but I didn’t want to leave that area.” He’s moving into the former Las Margaritas restaurant across the street in Brentwood, at 4308 Rhode Island Ave. Little Miner Taco will leave miXt and move into its new digs this spring. “For Peter, it’s his first introduction into the food and beverage industry, so it comes with some learning curves,” Kitburi says, reflecting on his experience at Savor and miXt. “I believe his heart is in the right place. I have no complaints because with the opportunity we were given, we were able to make the most out of it.”

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DIVERSIONS SAVAGE LOVE I’m a 40-year-old bi guy, and I’m really into drinking cum. I say “drinking” and not “swallowing” because I’m talking about glassfuls. I make and sell videos of me drinking large amounts of cum. Since I don’t have a stable of guys to supply me, I use frozen cum. It used to just be my own that I saved up over time, but I met a guy online a couple years ago that’s into feeding his cum to people like myself. I have some health concerns about it. First, could STIs survive the freezing-and-thawing process? I’ve already had a few glasses of his cum, so the boat has sailed regarding my current “cumbull,” as they’re known in my niche sexual community, but I’m looking at getting more donors. Second question, how much cum is safe to drink? And digest? It does give me an upset stomach, but I can usually handle that. But am I damaging myself by not taking my body’s prompt to throw it up? From the research I’ve done, it seems the zinc in cum is the biggest worry. Just 100 milliliters or so contains your daily required intake of zinc and too much zinc can have some negative health effects. I’m aiming to drink at least a liter in one video and don’t feel comfortable discussing this with my doctor. Could you contact a doctor for me? —Canadian Cumsumer P.S. I would have called into the podcast, but my sister is a listener, and I would rather not share this info with her. Before anyone can jump in the comments and post “FAKE” in all caps, CC enclosed his Twitter handle in a post-postscript, which allowed me to verify that he’s for real. What’s more, a quick scroll through CC’s Twitter revealed that he’s not the only person out there methodically acquiring and chugging enormous amounts of semen. As it turns out, there’s a thriving community of “cumbulls” online who enjoy supplying, and even more cumguzzlers like CC who enjoy imbibing. (Sadly, CC asked me not to publish his Twitter handle, so you’ll just have to trust me: This letter is not a fake.) Now, before I bring in the medical expert you hoped to hear from, CC, I want to say this to my other readers: Nothing about CC’s kink appeals to me personally—it looks like way too much of a good thing—but CC and his cumbulls aren’t hurting anyone. Indeed, the world would be a better place if it had more Canadians like CC in it and fewer Canadians like those fascist assholes in trucks currently blocking border crossings. OK! Let’s meet this week’s guest expert! “It seems like there are two questions here,” said Dr. Josh Trebach, an emergency medicine physician and a medical toxicology fellow in New York City. “The first question is the risk of sexually transmitted infections (STIs), the second is, ‘How much

is too much?’ Is it safe to drink large volumes of semen?” Dr. Trebach looked at the medical literature, CC, but found it “extremely lacking” for individuals who freeze, thaw, and drink large amounts of semen. Yours is an underserved (except when you’re being overserved) and unrepresented (except on Twitter) population. “But we do know that sexually transmitted infections (STIs) can be transmitted from performing oral sex,” says Dr. Trebach. “This includes syphilis, herpes, gonorrhea, chlamydia, and HIV. And while it’s tempting to assume the freezing and thawing process would create a less welcoming environment for STIs, there’s evidence to suggest some STIs survive the freezing process quite well. Gonorrhea can survive temperatures lower than -300 degrees Fahrenheit for over a year. Chlamydia has also been able to survive after being frozen.’’ Now, STIs are not spontaneously gen-

As for your plan to drink an entire liter of cum in one video… “So, how much is too much?” says Dr. Trebach. “In toxicology, we use a concept called the ‘median lethal dose,’ or ‘LD50,’ to describe how toxic a given substance is. The LD50 is, basically, the quantity of a substance that would kill 50 percent of people who were exposed to it—or in CC’s case, ingested it. It would be theoretically possible to extrapolate from human or animal data on the lethal dose of each individual ingredient (such as zinc) to come up with the LD50 of semen, but this would be theoretical and imprecise.” And now a little science, a little math, and a little guesswork (from me, not Dr. Trebach): Zinc is a trace element that’s important for our immune systems, metabolic functions, our body’s ability to heal wounds, and the production of important enzymes. Adult males should ingest about 11 milligrams of zinc daily, a single teaspoon of

I have to assume you don’t want your sister—or the rest of your family—finding out about your kink after hearing from the coroner. erated when semen comes into contact with saliva, of course, nor are they spontaneously generated when someone packs their cum in dry ice and ships it off to a stranger they met on the internet. “But given the lack of data for those that freeze, thaw, then drink semen, I would encourage anyone doing this to err on the side of caution and assume practically the same risks as performing oral sex,” says Dr. Trebach. “This means knowing the STI status of you and your partner(s) and engaging in appropriate prevention strategies, e.g., PrEP, and frequent STI testing.” So, let’s say your cumbull has been tested and is currently STI-free and in a monogamous relationship with someone who has also been tested. Or tested, STI-free, and supplying his semen to men and women like you is his sole sexual outlet. If that’s the case, CC, you shouldn’t let an exaggerated fear of contracting an STI stop you from pursuing this pleasure. That said, CC, the more cumbulls you add to your herd, the greater your risk for contracting an STI becomes. Obviously. So, for safety’s sake where STIs are concerned, you should stick with your trusted supplier, even if that means longer waits between shoots.

semen contains about 3 percent of that, and there are 203 teaspoons in a liter. So, if you were to drink an entire liter of semen, CC, you would be ingesting roughly six times your daily recommended allowance of zinc, or 66 milligrams. Assuming you don’t have some other undiagnosed health condition, that’s probably not enough zinc (or semen) to kill you, but it is enough to make you puke. “My opinion is that if you’re drinking so much of anything that you feel like you’re going to vomit, you should probably cut back, as that may be your body’s way of telling you something is wrong or that there is too much of something present,” says Dr. Trebach. “And continuous irritation to your gastrointestinal tract through direct injury, distension, and repeated exposure is not advised.” And even if there might not be enough zinc in a liter of semen to kill you—or enough citric acid or fructose or potassium or cooties—that doesn’t mean it’s safe to quickly ingest a liter of it. “An age-old adage in the world of toxicology is that the dose makes the poison,” said Dr. Trebach. “Even things that may seem benign—water, candy, semen—can be

deadly with a high enough dose, and you can have ‘toxic’ effects well below a lethal dose. In one liter of semen there’s enough sodium to surpass the recommended daily intake of sodium, and that’s just not really healthy.” People have actually died from drinking too much water, CC. It’s rare, but it happens. And it stands to reason that if a person can die after drinking 3-4 liters of water over the course of a few hours—which, again, has happened—it wouldn’t surprise anyone to learn a person died after drinking an entire liter of semen over 140 seconds, i.e., the maximum length of a video clip posted to Twitter. You say you don’t want your sister finding out about your kink after hearing your voice on my podcast, CC, and I have to assume you don’t want your sister—or the rest of your family—finding out about your kink after hearing from the coroner. I have a lot of mottos, CC, and one of them is “Moderation in all things—including moderation.” Your kink is not my kink, CC, but your kink is OK, as the saying goes, and your kink is about the consumption of immoderate amounts of semen. But I would advise you, as I have advised many others, to be moderate about how often you’re immoderate. In your case, that means carefully choosing your cumbulls, puking when your body tells you to puke, and cutting back on the semen if your body needs to puke each time you do this. Otherwise, enjoy. But the final word goes to Dr. Trebach, who wanted to add a quick disclaimer: He hasn’t examined you or taken a full history and physical, CC, so he doesn’t want you to think this is true medical advice. “And I know talking with a doctor about some of these issues is hard, but I like to think things are getting better. Today’s new doctors are, in my opinion, much more comfortable and open when answering questions about sexual health. Although some questions may be niche, we physicians owe our patients respect and confidentiality as we are here to help them, not make judgments. Please find a doctor that you can discuss these questions with, so they can give you the best possible recommendations.” Follow Dr. Josh Trebach on Twitter @jtrebach. —Dan Savage P.S. Good news, everybody! Just as I was wrapping up this column, CC responded to my email asking if he would reconsider and allow me to share his Twitter handle here. And he said yes! So, if there’s anyone out there who still thinks this letter is a fake, go have a look at @zoesixxx on Twitter. Be warned: You’ll never order the chowder again. Email your Savage Love questions to questions@savagelove.org.

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