Things to Do This Week in Washington, DC

Monday

National Gallery of Art

Remember Me: Picturing African Americans in Early Photography 
Featuring approximately 70 works from the National Gallery’s collection (many on view for the first time), this remarkable exhibition reveals how Black Americans embraced photography to define themselves, celebrate their communities and challenge stereotypes during the 19th and early 20th centuries (before, during and after the Civil War).
10 a.m. – 5 p.m. |  Free Admission
National Gallery of Art, West Building, 6th Street & Constitution Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20565

Visit the Hirshhorn's revitalized Sculpture Garden
Art lovers, rejoice. The Hirshhorn's sculpture garden returns with double the amount of works on display, a widened entryway from the National Mall and an underground passageway from the museum, a new feature that adds a whole new element to the experience. No longer will visitors have to cross Jefferson Drive to take in the 60 monumental sculptures showcased in the garden. The west lawn will now serve as a rotating exhibition space, with three works by Yoshitomo Nara serving as the inaugural display.
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Homelands 
Discover how people and places relate to each other in a new exhibit at the National Gallery of Art’s East Building. Across 20 pieces, see the ways in which artists consider ancestral links, pressures that caused them to move from one place to the next and the larger histories to be found all across the United States.
10 a.m. – 5 p.m. |  Free Admission
National Gallery of Art, 4th Street & Constitution Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20565

Tuesday

Archives of American Art

Materials, Methods and Meanings: Craft in the Archives of American Art 
Art made from traditionally working material carries a special kind of meaning. Come and think about what it means to be a maker, a craftsman and an artist as you examine works across clay, fiber, glass, metal and wood (among others) that push beyond tradition and expand the possibilities of how we engage with the world around us.
11:30 a.m. – 7 p.m. | Free Admission
Archives of American Art, 750 9th Street NW, Victor Building, Suite 2200, Washington, DC 20001

Signature Theatre

All the World’s A Stage 
The story of a closeted math teacher and his mentorship of a student as they explore the classic play Angels in America is a humanistic tale sure to strike your soul at Signature Theatre. The two outsiders turn their small town on its head as a powerful score soundtracks this tribute to the power of teaching and expressing yourself.
Tickets
Signature Theatre, 4200 Campbell Avenue, Arlington, VA 22206

Jerrod Carmichael 
If you want to get really serious about comedy, this is the show for you. Emmy-winning comedian Jerrod Carmichael comes to bring the laughs to DC with one very important rule: no phones! And he means it. No smart phones or accessories allowed in the performance space, or you’ll be escorted out. LOL! Enjoy the laughter; no posting ’til after.
Tickets
DC Improv, 1140 Connecticut Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20036

Wednesday

Honor those who served this Veterans Day 
Many of the monuments and memorials in the nation’s capital honor service members, shedding light on the immense sacrifices that the U.S. Armed Forces have made to protect this country. Any time of year, but especially on Veterans Day, choose from a collection of monuments, memorials and special programming to celebrate and honor those who served.

National Air and Space Museum

Modern Military Aviation 
The advent of nuclear weapons and rapid advances in aviation technologies, such as missiles and automation, shaped by hot and cold wars, have in turn shaped the nature of conflict and diplomacy. These monumental developments in aerospace technologies are on display in the new Modern Military Aviation gallery. The exhibition is anchored by the museum’s unparalleled collection of military aviation artifacts including the North American F-86 Sabre, the Bell UH-1H “Huey” and the General Atomics MQ-1L Predator.
10 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. |  Free Admission |  Reserve Timed Passes
National Air and Space Museum, 650 Jefferson Drive SW, Washington, DC 20560

ARTECHOUSE

SUBMERGE 
ARTECHOUSE DC resumes programming with SUBMERGE, which presents innovative digital art that utilizes technology for a wholly immersive experience. The exhibition is anchored by Beyond the Render, a 45-minute large-scale show created in collaboration with Render Network that brings together 13 artist teams — including Emmy winners Emily Yang and Maciej Kuciara — to transform the venue. A floor-to-ceiling projection canvas showcases a 280-degree, 18K-resolution digital world, a total reimagination of the possibilities of spatial storytelling.
Tickets (10% off most bookings)
ARTECHOUSE, 1238 Maryland Avenue SW, Washington, DC 20024

Arena Stage

Are You Now or Have You Ever Been? 
A new docudrama that comes straight from off-Broadway immerses audiences in the fear and paranoia caused by McCarthyism. Tony Award-winning director Anna D. Shapiro drops you into the tension of the hearings held by the House Committee on Un-American Activities in the 1940s. Only original transcripts inform the play’s dialogue, which features the words of Arthur Miller, Lillian Helman, Paul Robeson and many other artists.
Tickets
Arena Stage, 1101 6th Street SW, Washington, DC 20024

Thursday

Dupont Circle Pop-up

DC Holiday Market at Dupont Circle 
Opening just before Thanksgiving through mid-December, the 1500 block of 19th Street NW hosts 30-plus small businesses with artisanal goods, boutique brands, worldwide handcrafts and unique gift items, plus festive decor, local performers and beloved holiday treats.
Monday – Friday, 12-8 p.m. |  Saturday & Sunday, 11 a.m.  – 8 p.m. |  Free Admission
1500 Block of 19th Street NW, Washington, DC

National Gallery of Art

National Gallery Nights: Gratitude 
The final edition of the National Gallery of Art's fall slate of after-hours events welcomes you to create tokens of appreciation as the season of giving gets under way, build a communal mosaic, write poetry and dance the night away to the beats of DJ Chan Don. Lottery for registration opens on Nov. 2 at 10 a.m. and closes at 12 p.m. on Nov. 5.
6-9 p.m. |  Free Admission |  Registration Required
National Gallery of Art, 4th Street & Constitution Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20565

Fever Originals

Smithsonian Starstruck: An Immersive Experience 
This first-of-its-kind virtual reality adventure doesn't just show you the universe but places you inside of it. Created in collaboration between Fever Originals and the Smithsonian Astrophysical Observatory, the experience takes visitors on a breathtaking journey through the cosmos, from dazzling galaxies to the edge of a black hole.
Tickets
Fever Hub Washington DC, 926 F Street NW, Washington, DC 20004

Black Cat

Chat Pile 
This quartet from Oklahoma City brings their brutal take on hardcore to Black Cat. Chat Pile is a band for the times, combining the dank sound of sludge metal with rage-fueled punk energy and tongue-in-cheek lyrics to make their soundtrack for the end of the world. This year's acclaimed release is titled Who Loves the Sun, so you can see what we're getting at here. Their live show energy is not to be missed.
6:30 p.m. |  Tickets
Black Cat, 1811 14th Street NW, Washington, DC 20009
 

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