Happenings September 18th -25th

                                                                       

Former Washington Post opinion columnist  Karen Attiah will be in conversation with Mahmoud Khalil, a Palestinian activist, to discuss the sacrifices Khalil made by standing for his convictions. Khalil's story converges US immigration policies, foreign policies, and human rights. The discussion takes place on Thursday, September 18th at 6pm and commemorates the 20th anniversary of Busboys and Poets, a DC restaurant known for supporting political activists and challenging the status quo. For more information go to @KarenAttiah

The Chicago Architecture Biennial is launching SHIFT this weekend on Friday, September 19th  with exhibitions at the Chicago Cultural Center, Graham Foundation, Stony Island Arts Bank, an installation on the grounds of Griffin Museum of Science and Industry, and partner programs and events across Chicagoland. Opening weekend includes A guided walk-through of the Biennial’s exhibition spaces at the Chicago Cultural Center, A panel discussion at Graham Foundation, “A Collective Conversation on Latin American Contemporary Architecture,” in celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month, and marking the first Latin American Artistic Director of the Chicago Architecture Biennial, and Dominic Kießling’s monumental floating “Blob” comes to life through a site-specific performance by Chicago-based movement artist, Irene Hsiao. For more information go to Chicagoarchitecturebiennial.org.

On view at The Royal Academy of Arts in London is Kerry James Marshall The Histories. The largest presentation of Black American work in Europe, The Histories examines American political themes, racial injustice, and begs the question who sleeps well? The exhibition has been described as ambitious and features 70 works with imagery of water and activities that aren't normally associated with Black American life. The exhibition runs through January 18th, 2026. For more information go to www.royalacademy.org.uk.

On September 19-21st from 10am-7pm artist CJ Hendry is bringing more than 100,000 flowers to Rockefeller Center in NYC. The flower market pop-up is part of a free immersive installation that will transform Rockefeller Center into a floral dreamscape where visitors can pick one flower for free. This year there will be 27 new flower designs, original artwork, floral wall sculptures and more. For more information go to @rockefellercenter.

Doris Raymond, the vintage clothing stylist who has dressed Hollywood celebs and founder of The Way We Wore, is an estate sale. The sign up sheet will be posted outside the venue at 4632 W. Washington Blvd Los Angeles, CA 90016 on September 18th with the sale happening September 19th-21st from 9 am - 3pm. The vintage finds include dresses, coats, and other pieces. The clothes start at $5 and are categorized by decade starting in the 1920s. For more information go to @arroyoestatesales.

The Washington National Opera is giving fans a treat with an upcoming costume sale on Saturday, September 20th from 10am-5pm. The sale includes costumes that have been worn  in some of WNO's biggest production over the last 70 years. The event is free and open to public. For more information go to @washnatopera

Join Hue & You Wellness Walk on September 20th at 11am for a wellness walk on the Atlanta Beltline. The walk starts off with a meditation and continues with Just Add Honey. Participants will focus on a singular color during the walk with the color and are encouraged to take photos along the way. The walk is in collaboration with Soulcial Wellness Walk, Wellness Walk World and Samiyah Malik. For more information go to www.thesoulcialwell.org.