November 27, 2019–May 25, 2020
Exploring one of our most significant Japanese American artists
and his story as an immigrant, and an American.
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Chiura Obata, Grand Canyon, May 15, 1940 (detail), 1940, watercolor on silk,
Amber and Richard Sakai Collection
CuLTURAL FESTIVITIES
DC neighborhoods know how to party. Enjoy live
music, family-friendly activities and food vendors
galore during Adams Morgan Day (Sept. 8) and
the H Street Festival (Sept. 21). Revel in riverfront
views and sample pours from 20 different Virginia
wineries during the Fall Wine Festival & Sunset
Tour (Oct. 11-13) at George Washington’s Mount
Vernon. Jam to an incredible array of artists
at the All Things Go Fall Classic, held at Union
Market on Oct. 12 and 13. Comedy lovers will not
want to miss the 10th edition of Bentzen Ball,
which hosts hilarious performances at various
venues from Oct. 24-27.
MUSIC
The Anthem always features can’t-miss concerts
and the fall slate is no diff erent: Jenny Lewis
(Sept. 5), Andrew Bird (Sept. 14), Mac DeMarco
(Sept. 20) and Massive A ack (Sept. 24) will all
ra le its walls in the same month. The legendary
9:30 Club pairs indie darlings Deerhunter and
Dirty Projectors together on Sept. 8 and hosts the
uber-talented Charli XCX on Oct. 18. DC’s dance
mecca, Echostage, will go bananas for a set from
Diplo on Sept. 14. Capital One Arena hosts pop
superstars Carrie Underwood (Oct. 4) and The
Chainsmokers (Oct. 15).
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