Thanksgiving Week and Global Events in DC

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Event Highlight: Umbrella Art Fair (Saturday, November 18^th )

Nestled in the back of Union Market, we eagerly crunched the remaining fall leaves to the Umbrella Art Fair on a warm Saturday. Showcasing more than 150 artists over three days, the Umbrella Art Fair was open to the public with people streaming in and out of different rooms. Funny enough, the Vintage Market next door was also happening at the same time. That required a $5 ticket to enter though which we did not feel like paying.

The range of artwork was stellar which put us in DC’s art scene full of global artists and makers. We saw massive murals on the sides of walls all the way to the most miniscule of aesthetic designs. A lot of the art was also for sale which prompted onlookers to inquire about meeting the artists themselves. Outside, bands were gearing up to perform music in front of an ever growing crowd.

According to the Umbrella Art Fair website, the term “Umbrella” is a declaration of artistic independence and a breaking away from the mundane. It also provides a space for artists and creative entrepreneurs to showcase and sell their works to the public. You can check out more information about the Umbrella Art Fair.

Looking Ahead! 👀 

1. Sciences Po Transatlantic Forum (Tuesday, November 28^th, 6PM - 8PM) ($100)

   • Description: Please join us to enjoy the evening and conversation with fellow Sciences Po alumni and Francophiles at the French Ambassador's Residence in DC.

   • Host Organization: Sciences Po American Foundation

2. Trivia Night: Family Ties (Tuesday, November 28^th, 5PM - 6:45PM) (FREE!)

   • Description: Get ready for family time this holiday season! Join the National Portrait Gallery and our friends from New Columbia Pub Quiz for a happy hour trivia night highlighting the stories of iconic families and communities featured in the museum’s collection.

   • Host Organization: National Portrait Gallery

3. Citizenship and Belonging: A Conversation with Otros Dreams en Acción (Wednesday, November 29^th, 5PM - 6:30PM) (FREE!)

   • Description: Join us for a conversation on the nature of citizenship with Otros Dreams en Acción.

   • Host Organization: National Museum of American History

4. The Genius of Gianni Versace Alive ~ A Documentary (Thursday, November 30^th, 6PM - 8PM) (FREE!)

   • Description: Join us for a screening of the documentary “The Genius of Gianni Versace Alive", by Salvatore Zannino, on an extraordinary Italian fashion designer.

   • Host Organization: Italian Cultural Institute (IIC)

5. Latin Fashion Awards (Friday, December 1^st, 6PM - 12PM) ($55+)

   • Description: Celebrate fashion, music, and food at the Latin Fashion Awards and support the National Breast Cancer Foundation at the same time.

   • Host Organization: Latin Fashion Week

6. Dupont Circle Holiday Pop-Up Market (Saturday, December 2^nd, 12PM - 5PM) (FREE!)

   • Description: Now in our seventh year, the Historic Dupont Circle Main Streets Holiday Pop-Up attracts shoppers from all over the DMV to one of the most highly anticipated events of the year.

   • Host Organization: Dupont Circle BID

International Events List (November 20^th - November 26^th )

Check out the following international embassy and cultural events happening from Monday, November 20^th until Sunday, November 26^th .

Monday, November 20^th , 2023

1. "Movement and Textures" at Gallery Exhibit Underground (FREE!) (10AM - 5PM)

   • Description: Experience the captivating fusion of movement and textures at Gallery Underground in November 2023, where art comes alive!

   • Host Organization: Gallery Underground

2. Alliances Françaises: A 140 years Journey of Cross-Cultural Dialogue (FREE!) (7PM - 9PM)

   • Description: Join us for a special event on Nov 20, celebrating 140 years of Alliance Française. Exclusive documentary screening and cross-interview!

   • Host Organization: Cultural Services of the French Embassy

3. Lecture at JICC: Curator Talk with Eric Saul of Go For Broke (FREE!) (1PM - 3PM)

   • Description: Join us for a conversation with local historian, Eric Saul, the curator of our current exhibition: Go For Broke.

   • Host Organization: Japan Information and Cultural Center (JICC)

4. Thomas Swick — Falling Into Place: A Story of Love, Poland, and the Making of a Travel Writer - with Eric Weiner (FREE!) (7PM - 8PM)

   • Book Description: Working as a feature writer in 1976, Thomas Swick falls in love with a visiting Polish student named Hania and soon moves with her to Warsaw.

   • Host Organization: Politics and Prose Bookstore

5. "Strong Wind" Film Screening by Jon Fosse, Nobel Prize Winner ($42.66) (7:30PM - 9PM)

   • Film Description: In a surreal tale, a man returns after a long absence. He peers out the window of a flat he shares with his wife. But, is it still his life?

   • Host Organization: Scena Theatre

Tuesday, November 21^st , 2023

1. Tackling Obesity and Noncommunicable Diseases in Mexico: A Policy Approach (FREE!) (9AM - 10:30AM)

   • Description: Tackling obesity and noncommunicable diseases in Mexico with a policy approach in terms of a lecture.

   • Host Organization: International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI)

2. "Movement and Textures" at Gallery Exhibit Underground (FREE!) (10AM - 5PM)

   • Description: Experience the captivating fusion of movement and textures at Gallery Underground in November 2023, where art comes alive!

   • Host Organization: Gallery Underground

3. Spy Tour of Georgetown ($41.10) (4PM - 5:30PM)

   • Description: Explore the hidden history of this iconic neighborhood alongside a former intelligence officer.

   • Host Organization: SpyGuide

4. Duo Ingolfsson-Stoupel in Washington DC Performance ($35) (7:30PM - 9PM)

   • Description: Join us for a performance with the pieces Sergei Prokofiev - 5 Mélodies, Op.35 and Sonatas for violin and piano by Albéric Magnard and Germaine Tailleferre.

   • Host Organization: French Embassy

Wednesday, November 22^nd , 2023

1. "Movement and Textures" at Gallery Exhibit Underground (FREE!) (10AM - 5PM)

   • Description: Experience the captivating fusion of movement and textures at Gallery Underground in November 2023, where art comes alive!

   • Host Organization: Gallery Underground

2. Spy Tour of Georgetown ($41.10) (6PM - 7:30PM)

   • Description: Explore the hidden history of this iconic neighborhood alongside a former intelligence officer.

   • Host Organization: SpyGuide

Thursday, November 23^rd , 2023

1. "Movement and Textures" at Gallery Exhibit Underground (FREE!) (10AM - 5PM)

   • Description: Experience the captivating fusion of movement and textures at Gallery Underground in November 2023, where art comes alive!

   • Host Organization: Gallery Underground

Friday, November 24^th , 2023

1. "Movement and Textures" at Gallery Exhibit Underground (FREE!) (10AM - 5PM)

   • Description: Experience the captivating fusion of movement and textures at Gallery Underground in November 2023, where art comes alive!

   • Host Organization: Gallery Underground

2. The Dragon King’s Daughter Performance ($20 - $25) (1:30PM - 2:40PM)

   • Description: Chinese dragon mythology, martial arts, and stunning voices combine as an unlikely young duo embarks on a daring adventure in this world premiere musical featuring an original story and inspiring songs by Marcus Yi.

   • Host Organization: Kennedy Center for Performing Arts

3. The Dragon King’s Daughter Performance ($20 - $25) (4PM - 5:10PM)

   • Description: Chinese dragon mythology, martial arts, and stunning voices combine as an unlikely young duo embarks on a daring adventure in this world premiere musical featuring an original story and inspiring songs by Marcus Yi.

   • Host Organization: Kennedy Center for Performing Arts

4. Cathy Fink & Marcy Marxer: Big Family Ukulele Jam and Sing-Along (FREE!) (6PM - 7PM)

   • Description: Grammy winners Cathy Fink & Marcy Marxer will lead and all ages sing-along, strum-along ukulele jam session. Come strum, come sing, come join the fun community and the joy of uke! Other small instruments welcome. Join the chorus, join the band.

   • Host Organization: Kennedy Center for Performing Arts

5. Celtic Woman Christmas Symphony Tour 2023 ($29 - $119) (8PM - 9:30PM)

   • Description: Celebrate this holiday season with the celestial voices of multi-platinum Irish singing sensation Celtic Woman complete with the majestic sound of the National Symphony Orchestra.

   • Host Organization: Kennedy Center for Performing Arts

Saturday, November 25^th , 2023

1. Secret Stories of Arlington National Cemetery Tour ($49.87) (10AM - 12:30PM)

   • Description: A former intelligence officer delivers this 2+ hour tour of Arlington National Cemetery, visiting select gravesites and memorials.

   • Host Organization: SpyGuide

2. Ballet West: The Nutcracker Performance ($49 - $219) (1:30PM - 3:30PM)

   • Description: Be swept away in a flurry of holiday magic as Ballet West presents America’s first and longest-running Nutcracker! The Intermountain West’s preeminent company returns with one of the most visually striking productions of this seasonal family favorite. 

   • Host Organization: Kennedy Center for Performing Arts

3. Celtic Woman Christmas Symphony Tour 2023 ($29 - $119) (2PM - 3:30PM)

   • Description: Celebrate this holiday season with the celestial voices of multi-platinum Irish singing sensation Celtic Woman complete with the majestic sound of the National Symphony Orchestra.

   • Host Organization: Kennedy Center for Performing Arts

4. Realizing Futures: Short Films Screening (FREE!) (2PM - 3:15PM)

   • Description: This program of short films showcases world-building narratives of Indigenous existence and resistance through the reclamation of traditional matriarchal ceremony, the activism of poetic expression, and depictions of eternal love.

   • Host Organization: National Gallery of Art

5. City Market at O Holiday Tree Lighting & Celebration (FREE!) (4PM - 7PM)

   • Description: Join us for the 6th Annual Holiday Tree Lighting and Celebration at City Market at O! Enjoy photos with Santa, live music, and more!

   • Host Organization: City Market at O

6. Benjamin Dakota Rogers Performance (FREE!) (6PM - 7PM)

   • Description: Benjamin Dakota Rogers wields one of those distinct, immediate, and truly wild voices. With a studied nod to old-time and bluegrass rhythms, his unvarnished sound effectively smashes the barrier between past and present.

   • Host Organization: Kennedy Center for Performing Arts

7. 10^th Annual Holiday Tree Lighting Celebration (FREE!) (5PM - 7PM)

   • Description: We invite you to kick off the holiday season and celebrate 10 years of CityCenterDC with us on Saturday, November 25th.

   • Host Organization: CityCenterDC

8. Ballet West: The Nutcracker ($49 - $219) (7:30PM - 9:30PM)

   • Description: Be swept away in a flurry of holiday magic as Ballet West presents America’s first and longest-running Nutcracker! The Intermountain West’s preeminent company returns with one of the most visually striking productions of this seasonal family favorite.

   • Host Organization: The Kennedy Center for Performing Arts

Sunday, November 26^th , 2023

1. Ballet West: The Nutcracker ($49 - $219) (1:30PM - 3:30PM)

   • Description: Be swept away in a flurry of holiday magic as Ballet West presents America’s first and longest-running Nutcracker! The Intermountain West’s preeminent company returns with one of the most visually striking productions of this seasonal family favorite.

   • Host Organization: The Kennedy Center for Performing Arts

2. The Dragon’s King Daughter Performance ($20 - $25) (1:30PM - 2:40PM)

   • Description: Chinese dragon mythology, martial arts, and stunning voices combine as an unlikely young duo embarks on a daring adventure in this world premiere musical featuring an original story and inspiring songs by Marcus Yi.

   • Host Organization: The Kennedy Center for Performing Arts

3. Waikiki Film Screening (FREE!) (2PM - 3:45PM)

   • Description: Christopher Kahunahana's feature debut presents a surrealist exploration of trauma in a post-colonial society within Hawaii.

   • Host Organization: National Gallery of Art

4. ETHEL and Robert Mirabal: The Red Willow (FREE!) (3PM - 4:15PM)

   • Description: Reimagine the concert experience with master musician, actor, artist, and storyteller Robert Mirabal, elder of the Taos Pueblo, and genre-defying, New York-based string quartet ETHEL.

   • Host Organization: National Gallery of Art

5. The Night Is Long But Light Comes In the Morning Talk (FREE!) (6PM - 8PM)

   • Description: The Night is Long but Light Comes in the Morning: Meditations for Racial Healing offers keen insights for anyone struggling with issues of racial injustice.

   • Host Organization: Busboys and Poets

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