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Things to do around DC this weekend: Jan. 24–26

All Weekend

at the Washington Convention Center brings state of the art ride and drives with 600+ new makes and models, demos, family friendly activities, special guests and more through this weekend.

at the Maryland State Fairgrounds is for pet enthusiasts and animal lovers of all ages with pet friendly and family friendly events, entertainment, vendors, exhibitors, experts and more.

at the Capital One Arena brings massive trucks up close with meet and greets, pit parties, family fun activities and car crushing family fun.

at the Show Place Arena is set to inspire, motivate and excite with vendors, professionals in an interactive environment.

The REACH Kennedy Center’s outdoor spaces presents the debut of approximately 100 stunning Winter Lanterns crafted by Chinese artisans with food truck artisan demos and beautiful displays.

The Sackler Gallery has a new virtual exhibit titled featuring three Middle East cities brought to life with large scale projections and digital reconstructions.

The National Gallery of Art display features 64 exquisite examples from the Renaissance to the 21st century examining the many techniques of this colorful medium for this final weekend.

ARTECHOUSE at the Wharf presents making drawings come to life with code creative exploration exploring how body, voice and gestures can be transformed.

The National Geographic Museum presents a new exhibit , a multimedia, hands-on, transportive exhibit celebrating the extraordinary life work of Dr. Jane Goodall with a 3-D simulation and hologram.

The Folger Theatre presents the Shakespeare classic is brought to live in the 1970s at various showtimes this weekend.

Arena Stage presents the story of the heart-wrenching fight to survive for two Afghan women in war-torn Kabul.

The Studio Theatre presents the story of a single mom and dedicated teacher’s plight to give her son opportunities that those she teaches will never have.

George Mason Center for the Arts presents a classic Chinese dance and orchestra performance that brings legends of the magical world of ancient China to life.

Ford Theatre presents about how before women could vote, Henrietta Leavitt and her fellow women “computers” transformed the science of astronomy.

The Kennedy Center presents a breakout international hit and fresh 21st Century approach to ballet with menacing male ensemble at various showtimes through this weekend.

The Kennedy Center has Christian Tetzlaff, whom The New Yorker calls “the finest violinist performing before the public today,”performs the NSO Friday and Saturday evening.

The Meyeroff presents featuring legendary violinist Gil Shaham both Friday and Saturday evening.

runs through this weekend in Alexandria, Virginia, featuring 70+ restaurants in various neighborhoods offering fixed meal deals and samplers.

is a bi-annual, two week celebration of the culinary scene in Howard County, Maryland, with top chefs serving up delicious deals and fixed menu prices through this weekend.

Saturday, Jan. 25:

at Sandy Point State Park for the Special Olympics includes a the dip in the water or watch from the lodge with music, food and winter treats, a vendor village and gaming truck, mobile escape room and more.

in Falls Church celebrates Chinese culture with colorful performances, art exhibits and crafts, kids activities, Asian cuisine and more.

The Kennedy Center offers free activities for all ages, arts and crafts, costume photo booth, printing, magic shows and more.

at Fair Oaks Mall will have family friendly performances, cultural activities, dragon dance and a lantern festival.

at the American Indian Museum is a family friendly celebration of Indigenous games from the Arctic to Argentina with hands on activities and museum wide fun.

at Strathmore is family music shows for budding music lovers with activities and inactive concerts with two separate morning shows.

at the Mayflower Hotel is part comedy and magic with show intended for audiences 15 and older with two separate shows a 5 p.m. and 8 p.m.

The Hazy Center hosts the an alternate reality game for families set in the thrilling era of early space flight.

Saturday Night:

The 9:30 Club presents Vermont rockers .

The Anthem hosts rock-pop songstress.

The “Farm Are Live Winter Concert Series” in the Great Hall features .

Jammin’ Java has Murder Mystery Comedy Show:

The Hamilton pays homage to classic Elton John with originals.

The Lincoln Theatre has spoken word’s greatest hits show with .

has direct from the Pacific “The Masters of Hawaiian Music.”

The Lisner Auditorium hosts scholastic acappella with the.

Black Rock Center has bluegrass with Canadian group

U Street Music Hall features .

The Song Byrd Cafe presents Ashville’s punky pop singer-songwriter .

Tally Ho Theatre presents, “it’s a .”

Blues Alley hosts .

Hill Country Live has the soulful rock of .

Bethesda Blues & Jazz has .

Sunday, Jan. 26:

The at the McLean Community Center is a ticket to taste the specialties of area chocolatiers and enjoy fun for the whole family with live entertainment and a kids game room.

at the Dulles Expo Center features rides and activities ad dinosaur exhibit, baby dinosaur show, movies, crafts, science station and more. Saturday sold out, limited ticket alert.

at the Sackler Gallery will have live performers, music, acrobatics, puppetry, food, art exhibits and more.

in downtown Chinatown is an annual colorful, family friendly, cultural celebration of spectacular proportion celebrating the Year of the Rat.

Arts Barn in Gaithersburg presents kids theatre with a colorful adventure-filled silly show for school aged families with workshops and two separate shows.

at Penn Social in its 9th year sets up shop with 40+ vinyl vendors, DJs, food and drinks, collectibles and early bird specials.

Strathmore has a music matinee with featuring legendary violinist Gil Shaham.

Sunday Night:

Blues Ally hosts .

Minneapolis guitarist, songwriter will perform at the 9:30 Club.

Jammin’ Java has “new grass” country with .

The Song Byrd Cafe hosts a .

Maryland Hall presents .

MGM National Harbor presents .

Mary DePompa

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