1. Laura Lippman at Politics & Prose
What: New York Time’s bestselling author Laura Lippman comes to D.C.’s Politics & Prose for her new book “After I’m Gone.” Beer and wine will be available.
When: Feb. 21 at 7 p.m.
Where: Politics & Prose, 5105 Connecticut Ave. NW. Washington D.C., 20008
Price: Free
2. The Wedding Dress at Spooky Action Theatre
What: Playwright Nelson Rodrigues is the Tennessee Williams of Brazil. Spooky Action Theatre has revived one of his haunting works for the stage in “The Wedding Dress.”
When: Through March 9
Where: Spooky Action Theatre, 1810 16th Street, NW, Washington, DC 20009
Price: $35 for adults, $15 for students.
3. PieFest at The Brixton
What: Enjoy unlimited samples from D.C.’s finest pie makers at The Brixton.
When: Feb. 22, 2 to 5 p.m.
Where: The Brixton Restaurant and Pub, 901 U St. NW, Washington, D.C., 20009
Price: $10, available through online purchase here.
4. Ella Fitzgerald, First Lady of Song at the MetroStage
What: Ella Fitzgerald, Georgiana, Fitzgerald’s cousin and jazz musician Norman Granz tells the story of Fitzgerald’s climb from being a homeless street dancer to the highest echelons of music history.
When: Through Mar. 16
Where: MetroStage, 1201 N. Royal St., Alexandria, VA, 22314
Price: $55-60, $25 for students
5. History and Hops at The Heurich House
What: The third Tuesday of the month is always a great time to hop on down to The Heurich House and learn about its late-Victorian origins.
When: Feb. 20 from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.
Where: 1307 New Hampshire Ave. NW, Washington, D.C., 20036
Price: $30 for tickets
6. Cryfest: The Cure vs. The Smiths Dance Party at The Black Cat
What: The Black Cat can host some wildly peculiar events, but this one seems straight out “The Crow.” $10 to feel unpredictable emotions you haven’t felt since you were six is a small price to pay for a great night out.
When: Feb. 21. Doors at 9:30 p.m.
Where: The Black Cat, 1811 14th St. NW. Washington D.C. 20009
Price: $10 at the door or online.
7. Cyclon Happy Hour at The Black Cat
What: Watch an episode of “Battlestar Galactica” at The Black Cat while relaxing to a variety of different mixed drinks
When: Feb. 22. Doors open at 7 p.m. (repeats weekly)
Where: The Black Cat, 1811 14th St. NW. Washington D.C. 20009
Price: Free
8. DC Loves Dilla at the U Street Music Hall
What: J. Dilla’s legacy in hip-hop and underground rap is almost too immense to list, but there’s a tribute bash going down at U Street Music Hall with proceeds going to the J. Dilla Foundation.
When: Feb. 23 at 9 p.m.
Where: U Street Music Hall, 115 U Street NW, Washington D.C., 20009
Price: $10 a person
9. Curren$y with Ty Dolla $ign and Db Bantino at The Fillmore Silver Spring
What: Curren$y is young rapper from Louisiana whose rhymes recall the workhouse flows of an older generation. Those who enjoy wordsmiths from Rakim to Kendrick Lamar will find plenty to enjoy here.
When: Thursday, Feb. 20 at 8 p.m.
Where: The Fillmore Silver Spring, 8656 Colesville Rd., Silver Spring, MD 20910
Price: $25-45
10. The Kaufman Collection of American Furniture at the National Gallery of Art
What: A gallery talk featuring Diane Stephens, a staff lecturer will talk about the “Masterpieces of American Furniture” exhibit with Kaufman pieces from 1700-1830.
When: Feb 22-23 at 1 p.m.
Where: National Gallery of Art, West Building Main Floor, Rotunda, 6th and Constitution Ave NW, Washington, DC 20565
Price: Free
11. Law That at the Lisner Auditorium
What: A comedy show written by The George Washington University Law students consisting of two acts with live acting and video.
When: Feb 22 at 7:30 p.m.
Where: Lisner Auditorium at The George Washington University, 730 21st St. N.W. Washington, D.C., 20052
Price: $18 for tickets
12. Sebastian Maniscalco at the D.C. Improv
What: Comedian Sebastian Maniscalco likes to talk about family. Big families. His act consists of highly varied reminiscences of personal history from the curious instance of Sanka as a casual beverage and medieval weaponry under couches.
When: Feb. 20-22
Where: D.C. Improv, 1140 Connecticut Ave. NW, Washington, D.C. 20036
Price: $20
13. Poetry and Prose Open Mic at The Writer’s Center
What: Test your poetry skills at The Writer’s Center open mic with other aspiring poets and writers.
When: Feb 23
Where: The Writer’s Center, 4508 Walsh St, Bethesda, MD 20815
Price: Free. Sign in starts at 1:30 p.m. and the reading starts at 2 p.m.
