If you're a fan of the arts, mark your calendar: There's plenty to do when it comes to artsy events in Washington this week, from a lecture about Japanese textiles and fashion to a night of comedy.
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'Shades of Indigo: The Kimono-Blue Jeans Connection'
From the event description:
Lecturer Ann Marie Moeller, a Japanese textile scholar, will explore influences that range from samurai edicts to sophisticated kimono fashions to illuminate the Japanese attraction to denim jeans.
When: Wednesday, June 26, 6:30-8 p.m.
Where: Japan Information & Culture Center, Embassy of Japan, 1150 18th St. NW, Suite 100
Price: Free
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Martin Amini from TruTv
From the event description:
Martin Amini is a stand-up comic based in Washington, D.C. He recently made Thrillist's Best Undiscovered Stand-up Comedian list and has opened for headliners such as Trevor Noah, Jerrod Carmichael and Hasan Minaj.
When: Friday, June 28, 8-9:30 p.m.
Where: DC Comedy Loft and Bier Baron Tavern, 1523 22nd St. NW
Price: $10, guaranteed seating
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'Protect and Preserve'
From the event description:
This short play is a tribute to the missing and murdered indigenous women of America. Nelwat Ishkamewe presents this play as part of the 2019 DC Black Theatre Festival Fan Page: One Act Battle, with sponsorship by No Justice No Pride and Trans-Latinx DMV.
When: Tuesday, June 25, 7:30 p.m.
Where: THEARC theater, 1901 Mississippi Ave. SE
Price: $12
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