11 things to do around D.C. this weekend

Women are all the rage this weekend with a huge art exhibit, book talks, and a film screening, among other celebrations of luminous ladies. You can also buy some vintage threads, catch an offbeat show, or attend a 1960s-inspired lesson on civil rights. 

THURSDAY, MARCH 6 

Creatives Club
Every Thursday evening, D.C. creatives meet up at MLK Library to talk shop, work on projects, and meet potential collaborators. All types of artists and mediums are welcome. Remember to bring your library card. You’ll have to sign a release form to join the group. (The Labs at MLK Library; 6 - 8 p.m.; Free) 

Caribbean Cookbook Talk 
Join Colada Shop founder Daniella Senior for a conversation with Chef Marie Mitchell about her new cookbook “KIN: Caribbean Recipes for the Modern Kitchen,” which features 80 recipes celebrating Caribbean cuisine with inspiration from South Asia, Africa, and Latin America. Then go home and test some of Mitchell’s recipes like crispy saltfish fritters, honey jerk wings, cassava fries, and garlicky mojo roast pork. (Bold Forks Books; 7 - 8:30 p.m.; $10 - $37.50)

Re-Discovered Cinema 
While we can’t bring E Street Cinema back, we can direct you to a celebration of international filmmaking this weekend. The Mid-Atlantic edition of the restored film festival Il Cinema Ritrovato on Tour (Re-discovered Cinema on Tour) will host screenings of titles like “Golden Eighties,” “Slap the Monster on Page One,” and “Shadows of Forgotten Ancestors,” plus conversations with filmmakers at the AFI Silver Theatre and Cultural Center and the National Gallery of Art. (Times vary; all events are free but registration is required.) 

FRIDAY, MARCH 7 

SHE:DC Art Show Opening Party 
Be one of the first to see the works of nearly 200 women and non-binary artists showcasing 450 pieces at this Women's History Month celebration. Hosted by Shop Made in DC, the showcase will take place across two galleries. Tickets will get you a welcome drink, and a portion of the proceeds will support the SHE:DC Micro-Grant fund, which helps scale businesses run by emerging women and non-binary entrepreneurs. (La Cosecha and SHE:DC Annex store + gallery; 5 - 9:30 p.m.; $15) 

Civil Rights Teach-in
Politics and Prose wants to help locals decipher “the recent challenges to individual rights and liberties” posed by the Trump administration with a new discussion series on civil liberties. Among the first panelists are Skye L. Perryman, the president and CEO of Democracy Forward, and Kelley J. Robinson, the president of the Human Rights Campaign. The goal is for guests to leave with actionable steps to defend their rights. (Politics & Prose Connecticut Ave. location; 7 p.m.; Free)

SATURDAY, MARCH 8 

Wombat Drool 
If you’re into overlooked animals and general oddities, this one-man show might be your thing. Written and performed by David S. Kessler, you’ll follow the journey of a zookeeper who muses on everything from tortoise poop to Moonrat vaginas. Due to explicit language and grown-up content, please leave your younger children at home. (Dance Loft on 14th; 7:30 p.m.; $0 - $60; show runs through March 29) 

Women Who Changed America 
Discover the paths of women who shaped the District during this walking tour highlighting luminaries like Clara Barton, Frances Perkins, and Dorothy Height. The tour stops by sites downtown, near the Capitol, and along Pennsylvania Avenue where thousands of women, led by the National American Woman Suffrage Association, marched for equality ahead of Woodrow Wilson's presidential inauguration in 1913. (Starts at the Archives-Navy Memorial-Penn Quarter Metro station; 2 p.m.; $30 - $35) 

Women’s Celebration at the Portrait Gallery 
The National Portrait Gallery is hosting a jam-packed day of activities inspired by portraits of women throughout the museum. There will be something for all ages and interests, including zine-making, a meditation session, storytime, a drawing lesson, curator-led tours, a recipe swap, and more. (National Portrait Gallery; 11 a.m. - 4 p.m.; Free) 

Film Screening and Artist Talk 
Check out the short film “MISS CHELOVE: From Java to the Streets of D.C.,” in which local artist Cita Sadeli works on a mural for an Indonesian coffee shop in D.C. while talking about her life as an Indonesian-American creative in the city. After the film, Sadeli will chat with the film’s director, Sara T. Gama. The event is part of the Smithsonian Asian Pacific American Center’s monthly Sightline Saturdays series and in celebration of International Women’s Day. (Smithsonian American Art Museum; 4 - 6 p.m.; Free)

SUNDAY, MARCH 9 

Vintage Market 
Shop vintage threads from over 20 vendors curated by The Disco Loft and Evolve Vintage. Selections will include clothing, accessories, jewelry, home decor, and more. Plus grab a drink, enjoy a live DJ, get a tarot reading, and enjoy the hotel’s rooftop — if the weather is nice. (The Line; 1 - 4 p.m. free or pay $15 to come an hour earlier and get a complimentary drink.)

Annual Spring Exhibit 
Get ready for cherry blossom season by checking out ARTECHOUSE’s “Blooming Wonders: A Best-of-Spring Exhibition” featuring floral landscapes, cinematic pieces, projection installations, a living garden, and more. The exhibit opens this weekend and runs through April. (ARTECHOUSE; times and prices vary).