The Washington Post - USA (2020-07-31)

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FRIDAY,

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31, 2020

Best BetsNoteworthy events this week

drink. Seating is limited so if

you miss out on this one, be on

watch for future screenings of

such films as “School of Rock”

and “Almost Famous.”

When: F riday at 9 p.m.

Where: S ongbyrd, 2477 18th St.

NW. songbyrddc.com.

Tickets: F ree; RSVP required.

A Night of Laughs

The Bullpen might be the

closest you’ll get to gathering

around Nationals Park this

summer. If you’ve been

missing the scene around

Navy Yard and don’t just want

to hang around a bar, the

Bullpen has teamed up with

DC Improv to bring a stand-up

comedy showcase to the

outdoor venue. The lineup of

standout local comics

includes such Improv regulars

as local sports radio host

Danny Rouhier, The Onion

contributor Denise Taylor and

Paris Sashay, whose 2018

special “Unprotected Sets”

was filmed at the Connecticut

Avenue NW club. Because of

the socially distanced seating

logistics of the Bullpen, you’ll

need to (at minimum) gather a

group of four to fill a table to

see the show.

When: F riday at 7:30 p.m.

Where: Th e Bullpen, 1201 Half

St. SE. dcimprov.com.

Tickets: $ 20 per person

(four-ticket minimum).

Capitol Cider House

grand tasting

Breweries and cideries have

shifted to takeout or delivery

during the pandemic, but this

takes away one of the

pleasures of visiting: sitting

down at the bar, ordering a

beverage on a whim and

discovering a delicious new

favorite. Capitol Cider House

is helping recapture that

feeling with a virtual “grand

tasting” that includes at least

10 of its ciders and

pommeaus. (The latter is a

French-style aperitif made

from a blend of cider and

apple brandy.) Participants

receive a special kit, which

cidery founder Jared Fackrell

says will contain “50 ml test

tubes” of everything that’s

made in-house, and then

sample along as Fackrell

guides them through the

whole lineup on Zoom. If

you’re curious about cider, or

looking for more knowledge

about different varieties, this

is a great place to start.

Tasting kits can be picked up

at the Petworth tasting room

on the day of the event, or

delivered for an extra $10.

When:Wednesday at 8 p.m.

Where: capitolciderhouse.com. A

Zoom link will be sent after

registration.

Tickets: $20-$30.

SAAM Arcade

The Smithsonian American Art Museum’s annual SAAM Arcade is a destination for video

game fans who want to spend a weekend getting nostalgic over vintage consoles and

checking out the latest releases and in-development titles from independent producers. Of

course, none of that can happen during a pandemic. Instead, visitors to the virtual SAAM will

be able to play independent games online, including “When Rivers Were Trails,” a retro point-

and-click game that follows a Native American forced from their home by settlers. (Think of it

as a deeper, more soulful “Oregon Trail.”) There are screenings of video game-related films

“Indie Game: The Movie” and “Not for Resale,” as well as ideas for craft projects to make at

home. This year’s theme is “Game Changers,” with a focus on games created or developed

by women, in honor of the 100th anniversary of women’s suffrage.

When: Friday and Saturday. Film screenings each night at 7 p.m.

Where: americanart.si.edu.

Tickets:Free; registration required for film screenings.

Editor’s note: The

coronavirus pandemic has

disrupted everyday life

around the D.C. area and

beyond. Even as the

District, Maryland and

Virginia reopen parks and

restaurants, many other

attractions, including

theaters and most

Smithsonian museums,

remain closed. For the

foreseeable future, these

recommendations will be a

mix of virtual and in-person

events.

You will find the latest

developments at

washingtonpost.com/

coronavirus and updates on

the local entertainment

scene at goingoutguide.com.

Dinner and

‘House Party’

You probably can’t foresee the
next time you’ll be able to
enjoy the inside of a movie
theater or restaurant, and
maybe lack the resources to
drive out to the deep suburbs
for the novelty of the drive-in
movie. Songbyrd is
transforming its outdoor area
on Friday nights into a going-
out spot for the classic date
night combo of dinner and a
movie. This Friday brings the
1990 cult comedy classic
“House Party” along with bites
to eat from the Adams Morgan
one-stop shop. Unfortunately
for some, the event is catered
toward couples, so no single-
seaters are allowed — and
couples must spend a
minimum of $25 on food and

JOHN MCDONNELL/THE WASHINGTON POST

Songbyrd is hosting an
outdoor dinner and movie.

AMANDA ANDRADE-RHOADES FOR THE WASHINGTON POST

D.C. comedian Denise Taylor, seen here last year, will be

performing at the Bullpen’s stand-up comedy showcase.

SMITHSONIAN AMERICAN ART MUSEUM

Gamers can play “When Rivers Were Trails” during the Smithsonian’s annual SAAM Arcade.

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