Monday, February 19
Presidents Day at Mount Vernon: Mount Vernon offers free admission to all visitors in honor of Presidents’ Day and George Washington’s Birthday. Alongside tours and a performance featuring the “music of the revolution,” attendees can indulge in offerings from a food truck and purchase freshly baked bread. (Mount Vernon; 9 a.m.-5 p.m.; FREE)
George Washington Birthday Parade: Join Alexandria in commemorating George Washington with an afternoon parade celebrating the nation’s first president. (Old Town Alexandria; 1 p.m.-3 p.m.; FREE)
Traditional Viennese Concert Café: Delight in a cultural experience at the Embassy of Austria featuring traditional Viennese music. (Embassy of Austria; 2 p.m.-4:30 p.m.; $55)
Profs & Pints DC: George Washington as American Revolutionary: Explore George Washington’s role as an American Revolutionary in this engaging lecture at Penn Social. (Penn Social; 6 p.m.-8:30 p.m.; $14.31)
Music Trivia: Test your musical knowledge at Songbyrd’s Music Trivia night. (Songbyrd; 7 p.m.; FREE)
Capital Orchestra Festival: Enjoy a captivating orchestral performance at the Kennedy Center. (Kennedy Center; 2 p.m.; FREE)
Miles of Style: Eunice W. Johnson and the Ebony Fashion Fair: Dive into the world of fashion with a discussion on Eunice W. Johnson and the Ebony Fashion Fair at Busboys and Poets Hyattsville. (Busboys and Poets Hyattsville; 6 p.m.; FREE)
Tuesday, February 20
REACH toForest: The Kennedy Center presents a two-week series of free programs exploring the intricate relationship between humans and forests. The event features films, art installations, panel discussions, and more. (Kennedy Center; various times; FREE)
Queer Soup: Doubles hosts a queer soup night featuring delicious soups from local chefs, with all proceeds benefiting Miriam’s Kitchen. (Doubles; 7 p.m.; suggested donations of $10-20)
The Women of the Black Arts Movement: Join a panel discussion at Prince George’s County’s Remembering the Black Arts Movement Symposium, focusing on the lives and legacies of Sonia Sanchez, Audre Lorde, Nikki Giovanni, and June Jordan. (New Carrollton Public Library; 6:30 p.m.; FREE)
Heather Box and Julian Mocine-McQueen: Explore themes of relationships and connection with authors Heather Box and Julian Mocine-McQueen at The People’s Book. (The People’s Book; 6 p.m; FREE)
Situation Comedy: A-List All Stars: Laugh the night away with a comedy showcase featuring top-tier comedians at Cloak and Dagger. (Cloak and Dagger; 8 p.m.; $10+)
Mostly Other People Do The Killing + Sarah Marie Hughes and Derrick Michaels: Experience a unique blend of jazz performances at Rhizome. (Rhizome; 7 p.m.; $25)
Eric Gales: Groove to the music of Eric Gales at The Hamilton Live. (The Hamilton Live; 8 p.m.; $25.51)