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We're saying goodbye to February and hello to March by letting the good times roll for Mardi Gras and much more.
Here's what to do this week in the Washington, D.C. area.
What to do in Washington, D.C.
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Theater - “The Figs”: Through March 16, Rorschach Theatre, $50 (adult)
Decorate a Mardi Gras king cake: Tues., 7 p.m., Lost Generation Brewing Company in Northeast D.C., $35
Live! At The Library: R&B and Soul Line Dancing with "Queen Nur": Thurs., 6-8 p.m., Library of Congress, free
Concert - An Evening with Jason Isbell: Thurs. to Sun., Warner Theatre
DC Black Pride Cocktails for a Cause: Fri., 6-11:30 p.m., Thurst Lounge (2204 14th Street NW), free to enter
Musical - “Shucked”: Through Sun., The National Theatre
Mardi Gras at The Wharf: Sat., 3-7 p.m., District Pier, free
Mardi Gras at Dauphine's: Sat., 6:30-11 p.m., 1100 15th Street NW, $125 – $200
Makers Union Mardi Gras Party: Sat. to Tues., Southwest D.C., free reservations (live music Sat. and Tues.)
Capitals Kids Day: Sat., 12:30 p.m., Capital One Arena, $82+
Improv for All! Workshop at Studio Theatre: Sat., noon, Northwest D.C., free but donations accepted
Free Community Day at the National Museum of Women in the Arts: Sun., 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Legacy on Ice figure skating tribute supporting those affected by the DCA crash: Sun., Capital One Arena, $25+
What to do in Maryland
Restaurant Week at National Harbor: Through Sat.
Geeks Who Drink Trivia: Thurs., 7 p.m., 7 Locks Brewing in Rockville, free
MerMagic Con: Fri. to Sun., Silver Spring Recreation and Aquatic, $25-$130
Tarmac Tour at the College Park Airport: Sat., 11 a.m., $10 residents/$13 nonresidents (plus May 3)
Le Fantome Mardi Gras live music: Sat., 6-9 p.m., Riverdale, free admission
What to do in Virginia
Trivia at Punch Bowl Social: Tues., 7-9 p.m., Arlington, free
Disney Music Bingo: Weds., Eavesdrop Brewery in Manassas Park, free
Woodlawn Needlework Show: March 1 to 31, 9000 Richmond Highway, Alexandria, $20 for adults
Ethereal Blooms: March 1-31, studio 28 of the Torpedo Factory Art Center in Alexandria, free
Yoga in the Galleries: Saturdays, 11 a.m., Museum of Contemporary Art Arlington, suggested donation $10-$20
Ballyshaners 42nd Alexandria St. Patrick’s Day Parade: Sat., corner of King Street and St. Asaph Street at 12:30 p.m., free (plus after party at King & Rye)
"The Six Triple Eight" film screening at the Military Women's Memorial: Sun., 12:30 p.m., Arlington, donation requested
Paint Your Pet's Portrait in Watercolor: Sun., 2 p.m., 415 King St. in Alexandria, $65
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