Happenings March 15 -22

On March 19^th  the 34^th annual DC Environmental Film Festival begins under the theme of “Against the Current.”  Featuring more than 60 programs and more than 70 films, the festival will highlight activists, scientists, and advocates who are fighting for climate justice, to stop the effects of climate change, and advocating for policies to protect our planet. The festival will take place across 20 venues with 30 premiers. Many of the films are free and open to the public. For more information go to dceff.org.

On Tuesday, March 17^th join the National Portrait Gallery in Washington DC for Analog Night. Put your cell phone on Do Not Disturb, bring your favorite analog and enjoy a peaceful night knitting, sketching, painting with watercolor, junk journaling or mahjong. The DIY activity for the evening is to create your own tote inspired by the Outwin 2025 exhibit. For more information click here.

                                   

For those who missed the winter fashion week circuit, you can catch up with a free webinar hosted by Startbywgsn on Wednesday, March 18 at 4pm. The online event will include a comprehensive break down of fashion week highlights. It’s great for journalists, students, retailers or anyone interested in fashion. To register for the webinar click here.

In Virginia Humor Magazine is bringing wit to Williamsburg with comedy writers from late night. The event is part of the Ampersand International Arts Festival and will include writers from The Onion, Saturday Night Live, The Late Show, The New Yorker and more. The night will be filled with short comedy bits, cartoons, audience interactions, and more. For more information and to purchase tickets go to ampersandfestival.com.

Just a short train ride north in Philadelphia the Ministry of Awe has set up shop inside a historic 19^th century bank designed by Frank Furness. The immersive exhibit includes a typewriter typing by itself. A giant eyeball staring at you with a camera in its pupil. A chaise lounge attached to a wall. A gigantic nose that tells you what you smell like. An interactive celestial mural projection on a vaulted ceiling, changing from night to day with the spin of a wheel and much more. For more information go to moaphilly.org.

                                                                    

For all the Spring breakers and vacationers in Texas looking for something off the beaten path check out the “Ernesto Neto: Sun Force Ocean Life” exhibit at the Museum of Fine Arts in Houston. Weighing more than 6,000 the crochet installation is symbolic of the cyclic life force between the sun and sea. The exhibit runs the September 7^th. For more info go to mfah.org.

On March 19^th at 6pm in The American Craft Council and the Hambidge Center will host ATL: Ascent - a collaborative opening reception celebrating Atlanta’s creative community while launching two major initiatives: the 2026 Hambidge Hive Auction and ACC’s announcement of the 2027 ACC Atlanta Fair. The event will feature a micro-market of regional craft artists, artist installations, and remarks from organizational and city leaders. Hambidge transforms Uptown Atlanta’s 15th floor into a 30,000-square-foot immersive art space for a month-long exploration of hand, material, and mind featuring large-scale installations, an art auction, a ceramic cup gallery, artist talks and more. The event is free and open to the public. To register click here.

The Virginia Arts Festival has partnered with Dance Theatre in Harlem for a restaging of Firebird on Friday, March 20, at 7:30pm at Chrysler Hall in Norfolk, Va. Originally a Russian folk tale it was adapted by Arthur Mitchell in 1982 and set in The Caribbean. The signature classic ballet follows the story of the mythical creature fighting to overcome evil has been described as a tale of resilience. The ballet hasn’t been performed in nearly 25 years and features the original set design and the iconic costumes that brought the story to life. The score originally composed by Igor Stravinsky will be performed by the Virginia Symphony Orchestra. For more information and to purchase tickets go to virginiasymphony.org.

                                                          

The world of craft chocolate is landing in London on Friday, March 20 from 6:30-9:30pm for the Academy of Chocolate Awards. The event is being held at Fortnum & Mason and has attracted chocolate makers and lovers from 11 different countries including the Unites States, Canada end even the cacao region of Jamaica. For more information and to purchase tickets click here.

On Sunday, March 22 Erewhon Pasdena is hosting a wellness festival from 1-4pm. The event includes music, organic bites, and wellness shots. Leading wellness brands will be on site, along with “Lifestyle Collective” activations and giveaways. For more information go to @erewhon.