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City Lights: Let Dead Emerson “Sucker Punch” You
Dead Emerson, who grew up in the D.C. area and played in local band Todo Mas, shaped his musical sensibilities through an adolescence spent attending D.C. house shows and making music with friends at the University of Maryland. Now based in Los Angeles, he releases solo tracks from his bedroom studio in between playing guitar for […]
City Lights: Embrace Embroidery or Sign Up for a Smithsonian Scavenger Hunt
If you’re fixing to learn a new quarantine craft, the only hoop you need to jump through is an embroidery one. On Sept. 20, DC Design Week will gather amateur craftspeople from the comfort of their homes for an Introduction to Embroidery virtual class. […]
City Lights: Celebrate with Black Cat or See What’s New From Japan
When the Black Cat first opened its doors in 1993, its founders were worried that D.C. was losing its place in the music world. There were hardly any independent music venues left, and there was no home for the city’s booming underground music scene […]
City Lights: Watch The 51st State or See Renate Aller’s side walk
Ten DC playwrights work to capture the tumultuous summer of 2020 in The 51st State, the fourth in a series of films commissioned by Arena Stage. Local dramatists were tasked with interviewing residents about moments that have defined the summer of 2020 […]
City Lights: Attend Adams Morgan Day or Watch Will on the Hill
D.C.’s Adams Morgan neighborhood may be, to some, just a locale where one can drink heavily and eat a jumbo slice, but this Northwest section has always offered way more than that. The 42nd annual Adams Morgan Day will make that clear with a virtual schedule that offers […]
City Lights: Learn About Dolores Huerta’s Life or Explore the Desert in Rock / Canyon
One Life: Dolores Huerta welcomes viewers with a vivid portrait—an iconic rendition of Dolores Huerta, the labor leader and civil rights activist, by Chicana artist Barbara Carrasco. The image sets the tone for the exhibition. […]
City Lights: Get “Clumsy” with Cecily or See Art Through Our Eyes
The recently released music video for “Clumsy” is anything but. In fact, the video exudes confidence and precision, making it a treat for the senses. Within just a few seconds, a catchy beat and the soothingly sweet vocals of D.C. artist Cecily welcome listeners, as the video’s minimalist but rich visuals welcome viewers. […]
City Lights: An East of the Anacostia Art Auction or a Talk on The End of Policing
This week, a live virtual auction hosted by ARCH Development Corporation will spotlight leaders in the artistic communities of Wards 7 and 8. ARCH, a nonprofit aimed at supporting small businesses and artists in the Anacostia neighborhood, organized the auction to connect these artists with the broader D.C. community. […]
City Lights: Throw Down at a Quarantine Hoedown or Gaze at a Baby Panda
In need of something spicier than the hot sauce you’ve been pouring on your takeout dinner just to feel something? What about a queer burlesque show? […]
City Lights: Commemorate the Stono Rebellion with Step Afrika! or View a Varied Art Exhibition
The 1739 Stono Rebellion was the largest slave uprising during British colonial rule in North America, but has been virtually ignored save for a few documentaries and passing references in textbooks. Step Afrika!, a nonprofit dance company based in D.C. and focused on step dancing, brings the story to life with Stono, a feature-length performance that will premiere virtually on Sept. 9 […]
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