From Polish Christmas carols to a campaign launch to end stop-and-frisk, there's plenty to enjoy in Washington this week. Read on for a rundown of ideas for how to fill your calendar.
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First Friday's House, Sip and Thrift at Fia's Friday
First up, enjoy complimentary margaritas while shopping for new and nearly new bargains at Fia's Fabulous Finds. This happy hour event includes 25 percent off women's clothing and accessories at the Petworth boutique. A live DJ will be on hand to spin house music.
When: Friday, January 4, 5–9 p.m.
Where: Fia's Fabulous Finds, 806 Upshur St., NW
Admission: Free
Click here for more details, and to register
Newseum: Photography & Photojournalism Exhibits
Next, the founder of local nonprofit Washington, D.C. History & Culture will lead interested visitors on an exploration of several photojournalism exhibits at the Newseum. These include a collection of Pulitzer Prize-winning photographs, images from the archives of one of the world’s oldest and most prestigious photojournalism competitions, and examples of the work of a photographer with Stars and Stripes who spent three days with the Marines during the bloodiest battle of the Vietnam War. The group tour is free, but visitors will need to pay their own entry to the museum.
When: Saturday, January 5, 8:55–11 a.m.
Where: Newseum, 555 Pennsylvania Ave. NW
Admission: Free
Click here for more details, and to RSVP
Beats and Brunch DC Rooftop Day Party
Or, join fellow music lovers for this rooftop day party at Redrocks H Street. DJ Antonio Ernesto will spin top 40, latin and hip-hop. Brunch specials will be available, as will bottomless mimosas, beer and sangria.
When: Saturday, January 5, 11 a.m.–4 p.m.
Where: RedRocks H Street, 1348 H St. NE
Admission: Free
Click here for more details, and to RSVP
Polish Library Carnival Caroling Concert of Grazyna Auguscik
On a different note, you might like this concert of Christmas carols hosted by the Embassy of Poland. Jazz vocalist, arranger and recording artist Grazyna Auguscik (pronounced gra-jee-na au-goose-chick) will lead her quartet through Polish holiday favorites. Proceeds will support the nonprofit Polish Library in Washington, D.C., as it recovers from damage caused by Hurricane Florence.
When: Saturday, January 5, 4–7 p.m.
Where: Residence of the Ambassador of Poland, 3041 Whitehaven St. NW
Admission: $45 suggested donation
Click here for more details, and to get your tickets
No More Stop-and-Frisk: Panel & Workshop Campaign Launch
Finally, the Anacostia Arts Center will host the launch of a campaign to end the police practice of stop-and-frisk. Stop Police Terror Project D.C. is behind the event, where participants will discuss the impact of the tactic on D.C.’s black communities and help develop an approach to ending abuses.
When: Saturday, January 5, 6:30–9:30 p.m.
Where: Anacostia Arts Center, 1231 Good Hope Road SE
Admission: Free
Click here for more details, and to RSVP
