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Let's go girls!
March is Women’s History Month and DC is celebrating all month long with special events, exhibits, and dining experiences. Round up your gal pals and celebrate women's power, beauty and history with these DC experiences.
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Treat yourself to a stay at Hotel Zena and enjoy a month of exclusive events as they pay tribute to the trailblazers and innovators who fought for equality.
To commence the celebration, Hotel Zena is hosting a Womanica Wellness Event on March 1 with Natalie Strahorn of the MVMT Society in partnership with the Womanica podcast. After a 45-minute sweat-sesh, toast to female strength and empowerment with complimentary champagne.
Other events include ‘Spirited Woman’, a tasting event featuring women-led distillers, winemakers, and brewers, on March 25 from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. with both general admission and VIP tickets available. Featured vendors include Republic Restoratives, Catoctin Creek, Union Brewery, Bow and Ivy, Denizens Brewing, Craft Cidery and Uncle Nearest.
Enjoy a night of laughter, friendship and fun at a show by Don’t Tell Comedy featuring up-and-coming funny ladies on March 16 at 8 p.m.
Celebrate Ruth Bader Ginsburg’s birthday on March 15. Join Hotel Zena for an all-day screening of RGB, a film based on the story of the Supreme Court legend, her struggles for equal rights, the early cases of a historic career and her impact as a Justice. Customize your own button and share it on social media with your favorite RGB quote. Book a stay or register for the lineup of events.
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Join the National Museum of Women in the Arts on Wednesday, March 8 to celebrate the amazing contributions women have made to the world with their creativity. Throughout the day museum staff, artists, musicians and bartenders will host online events highlighting women in the arts.
Virtually, enjoy a conversation with associate curator Orin Zahra, a performance by the women-only Go-Go band Be’la Dona Band, and an instructional class on how to curate perfect cocktails. Explore the National Museum of Women in the Arts' virtual events and register here. Registration is free.
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Join female comedic performers on Thursday, March 9 to celebrate women in the arts through laughter.
After sold-out performances in 2018, 2019 and 2020, RIOT! has become a national sensation and a platform for female artists to express their creativity and talents. This year's lineup features Janelle James, Ali Kolbert, Sam Jay and Atsuko Okatsuka. Tickets start at $39 and are available here.
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Committed to showcasing the art of true, first-person storytelling, Story District is honoring Women’s History Month with the return of She Comes First on Tuesday, March 14. The event features first-person stories told live and celebrates inspiring women doing incredible things. Tickets are priced at $20 per person and are available here.
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Sip in style on cocktails at The Rooftop at Thompson Washington DC. In honor of the month, Thompson has unveiled a specialty menu featuring Instagrammable cocktails inspired by female icons.
Cheers with ‘The Betty White’, made with Sipsmith gin, genepy, Lillet Blanc, creme de violette, lemon and lavender bitters. Enjoy ‘The Michelle Obama’, made with illegal mezcal, rum, Yellow Chartreuse, pineapple, lime and agave. Toast to Women’s History Month with ‘The Madonna’, made with Haku vodka, Green Chartreuse, charred thyme, strawberry and bubbles.
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From winemakers to owners, importers and marketing pros, women have been rocking the world of wine. On Thursday, March 16 Vitis is spotlighting women in wine with a walk-around event. Learn about the journeys of women winemakers and cheers to their success. Tickets are available for $25 here.
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Celebrate the stories of Black feminists by visiting the ‘We Who Believe in Freedom: Black Feminist DC’ exhibition.
The groundbreaking partnership between the National Women’s History Museum and the DC Public Library traces Black feminism in DC from the turn of the 20th century through the civil rights and Black Power movements to today. Celebrate the expansive work that Black feminists have done to make a difference in the lives of women in DC communities and for people across the country. The exhibit opens on March 30, 2023.
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Dance in celebration at the 13th annual Washington Women in Jazz festival.
This year, the event kicks off on March 6 with a performance by the Amy K Bormet Trio at Blues Alley. Enjoy concerts throughout the month celebrating women and non-binary artists of DC’s improvisational music communities. Be sure to check out its All-Stars jazz night on Friday, March 10, featuring an impressive lineup of the District’s most talented women in jazz. Buy tickets and explore performances here.
Join D.C. in celebrations all month long with experiences honoring brave, bold and fearless women worldwide.
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