Looking for something to do this week? From a hip-hop history class to a Dupont bar crawl, here's a rundown of options to help you get out and about in the days ahead.
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Live Auction for Georgetown Law's Equal Justice Foundation
First, join Georgetown Law's Equal Justice Foundation for a live auction to support students interested in a summer of public interest work. Items up for grabs include Nationals tickets, a canoe trip and a home-cooked meal with university professors.
When: Thursday, Feb. 7, 7-10 p.m.
Where: Georgetown University Law School, Hart Auditorium, McDonough Hall, 600 New Jersey Ave. NW
Admission: $15
Click here for more details, and to get your tickets
'Get Schooled with Mr. Root' at The National Theatre
Next, school your kids in hip-hop history at this free performance at The National Theatre. Hip-hop artist Jamaal "Mr. Root" Collier will tell the story of the development of rapping, free styling, beatboxing and more in his own lyrical voice.
When: Saturday, Feb. 9, 9:30-10:30 a.m.
Where: The National Theatre, 1321 Pennsylvania Ave. NW
Admission: Free
Click here for more details, and to register
Cupid's Bar Crawl in Dupont Circle
And then there's this pre-Valentine's Day bar crawl in and around Dupont Circle. Your tickets gets you a refillable mug, party favors, drink and food discounts, and free pictures from the event. Registration is at The Front Page, and participating bars include Ozio, Sign of the Whale and Madhatter.
When: Saturday, Feb. 9, 2-10 p.m.
Where: The Front Page, 1333 New Hampshire Ave. NW
Admission: $25
Click here for more details, and to get your tickets
'Promised Lands? Of Leaving and Longing' at All Souls Church
Finally, explore the hopes and yearnings of Latinix migrants through an afternoon of song and spoken word. Organized by Washington Performing Arts, vocalists and instrumentalists will perform pieces exploring the immigrant experience alongside young theatrical artists.
When: Sunday, Feb. 10, 2-5 p.m.
Where: All Souls Church, Unitarian, 1500 Harvard St. NW
Admission: Free
Click here for more details, and to register
