Historically, the significance of March 8th for women is over a century old, beginning with women of the Russian capital of Petrograd going on strike to demand the end of the empire, according to Time Magazine. It is declared that in 1921, March 8 was suggested by German feminist Clara Zetkin to celebrate International Women’s Day. It wasn’t until 1987 that Congress passed a designated law for March to be recognized as Women’s History Month.
In celebration of this holiday, here are some events we have gathered for you to celebrate the beauty and trials of womanhood, both on and outside of International Women’s Day.
WOMEN OF THE ARTS
This Friday, March 8th, the National Museum of Women In The Arts is hosting a virtual and in-person session highlighting women of visual and performing arts. From yoga to pop-up shops to flash tattoos, this all-day event lets you attend general admission or specific events you’d like to see! https://nmwa.org/whats-on/signature-programs/international-womens-day/
SHE: DC is the most prominent women and non-binary artist-only show in the vicinity. They are dedicating a virtual show this International Women’s Day, with in-person shows from March 10 to the 31st.
The National Portrait Gallery will hold its annual Women’s History Month Festival from March 9th to April 7th. The event will include performances from the Washington Ballet, workshops on art, and spotlight talks. While the event is free now, be sure to reserve a spot, as tickets on opening night will be $10 and $8 for senior citizens, military personnel, and students.
D.C. WIZARDS CELEBRATE WOMEN
This Friday, DC basketball team The Wizards, will hold “Wizards Celebrate Women” in the Capitol One Arena. Their game against the Charlotte Hornets will feature a giveaway for the first 100,000 attendees of a Wizards-branded belt bag. Collections for professional women’s clothes will be donated to Suited for Change. Female-managed Backyard Band Northeast Groovers will play for the Friday Night Concert Series after the game.
LIBRARY OF CONGRESS INTERACTIVE EVENT
DC’s Library of Congress will hold a Family Day this Saturday in the Thomas Jefferson Building. The event will include engaging and creative activities, such as contributing to the mural of a female trailblazer and transcribing Clara Barton’s papers. From 10:30 AM to 3:30 PM, enjoy an interactive experience in the heart of the US Congress.
https://www.loc.gov/item/event-411969/family-day-womens-history-month/2024-03-09/
