{"id":1056130,"date":"2022-02-01T02:28:32","date_gmt":"2022-02-01T07:28:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.euvolution.com\/prometheism-transhumanism-posthumanism\/uncategorized\/lunar-new-year-black-history-month-and-apothecary-tours-the-best-things-to-do-in-the-dc-area-1-31-2-6-washingtonian\/"},"modified":"2022-02-01T02:28:32","modified_gmt":"2022-02-01T07:28:32","slug":"lunar-new-year-black-history-month-and-apothecary-tours-the-best-things-to-do-in-the-dc-area-1-31-2-6-washingtonian","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.euvolution.com\/prometheism-transhumanism-posthumanism\/history\/lunar-new-year-black-history-month-and-apothecary-tours-the-best-things-to-do-in-the-dc-area-1-31-2-6-washingtonian\/","title":{"rendered":"Lunar New Year, Black History Month, and Apothecary Tours: The Best Things to Do in the DC Area, 1\/31-2\/6 – Washingtonian"},"content":{"rendered":"

REACH Winter Lanterns display. Photograph courtesy of Kennedy Center. <\/p>\n

Hello Neighbor,<\/p>\n

Happy Lunar New Year! Wishing you and your loved ones a year of good luck and fortune! Besides the events highlighted in the newsletter below, here is an article about other ways to celebrate Lunar New Year.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n

For your convenience, this newsletter includes emojis to help you during these unprecedented times:<\/p>\n<\/p>\n

1. Happy Lunar New Year. There are a plethora of celebrations and meals to take part in. For families, consider joining in the reading of the book I Am Golden (Wed, , \/, Dupont Circle) or stopping by the The REACH Winter Lanterns (ongoing, , , Kennedy Center), or grabbing a Lunar New Year ice-cream tasting flight (ongoing, $15, ).<\/p>\n

2. Celebrating Black History Month. Join conversations with Black authors discussing how the history of American slavery is interpreted and memorialized (Tues, , ), the redemptive strength of Black joy (Thurs, , ), and one of Americas few Black master falconers (Sun, , ). The National Museum of African History and Culture is hosting a panel discussion on the triumphs and challenges of Black education (Fri, , ). For the month of February, Serenata will be hosting a variety of tastings from Black-owned spirits, wine and beer brands (starts Tues, $, \/, Union Market) and cocktail classes (starts Tues, $85, ). Head to DC9 for a Big Bad Bombshell Bash for a drag show celebrating Queer Black excellence (Wed, $15, \/, Shaw).<\/p>\n

3. Learn how to cook something. <\/p>\n

4. Take a tour of an apothecary. The Apothecary Museum in Old Town Alexandria hosts guided tours of the preserved Stabler-Leadbeater Apothecary Shop, which dates back to the 18th century (various dates, $8, , Alexandria).<\/p>\n

5. Golden girl. Wunder Garten is hosting a Betty White (Sat, , \/, Union Market) tribute dance party.<\/p>\n

6. A yakitori-sake tasting. Toki Underground is hosting a special dinner with items such as charred eggplant in dashi; cabbage salad with nori, sesame, and bonito; yakitori (chicken and vegetable skewers); and three sake pairings (Sun, $100, \/, H St.).<\/p>\n<\/p>\n

Thanks for reading and let me know what you think of this newsletter,<\/p>\n

Jade Womack (@clockoutdc)<\/p>\n

Join the conversation!<\/p>\n

Jade Womack is an energy economist by day, and an events blogger by night. She started her blog, Clockout DC, when she was moonlighting as a bartender in 2019. She grew up in Arlington, and currently lives in Adams Morgan with her dog.<\/p>\n

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