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Things to do around DC this weekend: Feb. 21—23

Weekend snapshot -- 02/21

All Weekend

at the Dulles Expo Center is all things home under one roof, with experts, demos, vendors and the latest and greatest exhibitors and special guests.

has begun its 11th season, with a ticketed pass to a performing arts palooza combining theater, dance, poetry, music, film, writing, photography and more in a week of events at various venues around town.

at the Washington Convention Center is the mid-Atlantic Winter Scuba Dive Festival with vendors, experts, presentations, demos, musical featured guests and events this weekend.

in Frederick this weekend features rock and metal bands with performances, games workshops, art, vendors and more all weekend.

is at the Dulles Town Center this weekend where attendees can learn all about what’s happening this summer along with kids activities, vendors and more.

at multiple Smithsonian locations this weekend celebrates cultural and linguistic diversity with 20+ films, screenings, receptions, performances and more.

Renwick Gallery presents the exhibit in the first major muse exhibition to explore the achievements of Native American Women.

The Phillips Collection presents through this weekend. This exhibit includes notes, drawing photographs along with 23 textured and color saturated paintings and sculptures.

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

Transformer in Logan Circle presents highlights the work of emerging artists in this 17th Annual DC Artist Solo Exhibit with photographs, documentary and artist reception.

National Museum of Women in the Arts new exhibit has iconic prints, collages and multi-mediums in works exploring generations.

ARTECHOUSE at the Wharf presents which brings drawings to life through code and creative exploration by exploring how the body, voice and gestures can be transformed.

Signature Theatre presents The surprising comedy show, created by a D.C. area playwright, takes dysfunction and puts it back in family in a hilarious and subversive stir.

Arena Stage presents the adaptation of The New York Times bestselling novel by Khaled Hosseini which follows the story of two Afghan women fighting for survival in war-torn Kabul. Various showtimes are available this weekend.

Fords Theatre presents . Set in a time before women could vote, the play follows Henrietta Leavitt who transformed the science of astronomy by making important discoveries. Various showtimes are available through this final weekend.

Signature Theatre presents Gun & Powder a gripping musical examining a families’ journey through race, as they transition from farm girls to legends. Shown various times this final weekend.

The Studio Theatre presents the story of a dedicated teacher and single mother, who struggles to give her son opportunities that those she teaches will never have. Available various times this final weekend.

at the Kennedy Center is the work of two seminal choreographers of the 20th century. Shown at various showtimes through this weekend.

Kennedy Center Concert Hall presents the unfinished symphony Friday and Saturday night.

The Kennedy Center Family Theatre presents with the National Symphony Orchestra is a show for families, highlighting the profile composer with early hands on activities. Available at various showtimes.

The National Theatre presents by the St. Petersburg Ballet Theatre and introduces Irina Kolesnikova as she makes her principled U.S. debut. Various showtimes available this weekend.

Saturday, Feb 22

District Wharf hosts a colorful and energetic with live music, performers and parade and fireworks.

at Breaux Vineyards kicks off Mardi Gras a few days early with NOLA style music, beads, dancing, tastings, Cajun cuisine and more.

is an all day Mardi Gras celebration in the heart of downtown Culpeper, with music, artists, vendors, kids activities, beads and fun for all.

at Mount Vernon is free admission tour, where visitors can learn and experience the life of America’s first president with activities for kids and more.

at the Brookside Nature Center is a family-friendly program of an American tradition, from making to tasting with fun activities in a learning atmosphere.

at the Baltimore Convention Center features 600+ makes, demos, vendors, artists interaction and activities, music fun and more.

at Leesylvania State Park in Woodbridge celebrates Black History Month with an educational tour of the park’s rich history and freedom network.

in Prince George’s County features a series of performances, events, exhibits and lectures at various locations.

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

Saturday Night

The Birchmere has an with Harmony Sweepstakes.

9:30 Club hosts Canadian indie rockers .

Pearl Street Warehouse it’s a fantastic multi-flash band showcase with .

Union Stage hosts Canadian rockers with .

Rams Head On Stage presents the funky R&B stylings of

Jammin’ Java has British singer-songwriter .

The Hamilton it’s a Mardi Gras party NOLA style with

The Strathmore presents the

Amp by Strathmore has the Irish music of

The Barns of Wolf Trap has

Black Rock Center goes bluegrass with

U Street Music Hall it’s Brooklyn’s jazz horn duo

City Winery has Go-Go with

Hill Country Live presents the

The Soundry presents New Orleans-style music stew of

Sunday, Feb. 23

at the National Museum of the Marine Corp in Quantico with a tour of historic artifacts, photos, films, concert, activities and more.

at the National Museum of the American Indian celebrates the cultural heritage with performances, demos and more.

Relay for Life of Northern Virginia introduces at Jammin’ Java, a music matinee of battle of the bands for the American Cancer Society.

at the Silver Spring Civic Center is a celebration of Women’s History month with a reception, music and drama as well as a silent auction.

at AFI Theatre in Silver Spring is a family-friendly afternoon of heartwarming, hilarious and adorable cat antics.

Sunday Night

Pearl Street Warehouse celebrates Mardi Gras with the

Union Stage has Atlanta garage rockers .

The Fillmore it’s the Swedish metal group

Rams Head On Stage it’s Siberian blues guitarist, vocalist .

Jammin’ Java hosts New York singer-songwriter in .

Amp by Strathmore hosts acoustic jazz guitar greats in

U Street Music Hall it’s the Irish techno-pop duo .

City Winery has bluegrass-folk with the

Stone Room Concerts has singer-songwriters

Blues Alley has soul fusion legend

Bethesda Blues & Jazz has a fundraiser with the jazz, pop, rock of

EagleBank Arena hosts contemporary Christian artists

CapitalOne Arena hosts 6 time Grammy winner

Mary DePompa

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