Your D.C. Weekend: Women's History Month celebrations
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The National Museum of Women in the Arts hosts events all through March. Photo: Craig Hudson for The Washington Post via Getty Images
It's the first weekend of Women's History Month, and many arts and entertainment venues, restaurants, and museums are celebrating — especially for International Women's Day on Saturday.
The big picture: The Trump administration may have called for a federal end to such "special observances," but local Washington is still celebrating the contribution of women, past and present.
State of play: Art shows, tastings and more events this weekend.
🎨 She:DC, the largest art show by women and nonbinary people in the DMV, is back in the Union Market District through March 31.
- Head to a Sip + Shop Fundraiser tonight at Shop Made in DC in Georgetown ($30 suggested registration). An opening party Friday ($15 tickets) at La Cosecha includes two galleries and a welcome drink.
- More She:DC events through the month include a Soka Tribes Dance Class (March 13) and multiple Wine + Watercolors sessions.
🖼️ The National Portrait Gallery hosts a lineup of events Saturday for all ages, inspired by the women on their walls, from Gertrude Stein-inspired meditation to zine-making and kids' story time (free, register).
🛍️ Atlas Brew Works in Ivy City hosts a maker's market Saturday focusing on women artisans and businesses (2-7pm, free), plus you can try their limited solar power beer.
🍽️ Les Dames d'Escoffier DC hosts their "Bringing it to the Table" symposium Saturday with discussions and workshops led by some of the biggest names in the DMV hospitality industry (tickets $130+).
🍷 Lulu's Winegarden hosts Crush: Women in Wine on Sunday over two afternoon sessions. The walk-around wine and taco party features unlimited tastings of 25+ women-produced wines, bottomless food and bottle discounts (tickets $66).
What's next: A few women's organizations show a packed March calendar.
♀️ The National Museum of Women in the Arts organizes events all month (and year!) long, including tours, workshops, after-hours parties and free community days.
🥄 Regarding:Her, a national hospitality nonprofit, hosts food-focused celebrations and tastings around the DMV.
More fun things to do this weekend:
🏒 The Capitals are hosting two free events as part of the 50th Anniversary Trophy Showcase, in conjunction with their "Rock the Red" 50th Anniversary Night on Friday vs. the Detroit Red Wings at Capital One Arena.
😋 Vienna Restaurant Week starts Friday, with nearly 40 eateries offering discounts, special menus and more.
🥃 The 11th Annual Whiskey Walk is back Saturday (1-9pm), starting at U Street bar Exiles and touring through downtown bars ($65 tickets).
🌮 Pop-up powerhouses Hijos Del Maiz and Snow Crane are slinging tacos and Japanese ice cream, respectively, at Dupont's Boogy and Peel on Sunday, 11am-4pm (free).
Bonus pick for next weekend:
🍝 Join me for the DC Meatball Battle Saturday the 15th at Navy Yard's Osteria Morini. Tickets ($85) include meatballs from some of the city's best chefs, bottomless pasta, yummy drinks and more — and they're going fast.