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Saturday, February 4, 7:00 PM, Dancing After Dark at Dock5 Union Market, 1309 5th St NE. Join 500 young professionals and emerging community leaders to reach the goal of raising more than $175k for children’s health, benefiting Children’s National Medical Center. $100 - $155, info.

Friday, January 13

12:00 – 9:00 PM, Bethesda Magazine Restaurant Week Launch at participating DC-area locations. Includes prix-fixe, two-course lunch for $16 or three-course dinner for $36, info.

9:00 – 5:00 PM, Exhibit: Louder Than Words: Rock, Power and Politics at The Newseum, 555 Pennsylvania Ave NW. Presented by the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, enjoy the one-of-a-kind exhibit that explores the power of rock to change attitudes about patriotism, peace, equality and freedom. $25, info

6:00 – 9:00 PM, Perversion Therapy by Eames Armstrong & John Moletress Opening Reception at Flashpoint Gallery, 916 G St NW. Featuring paintings, live performance, and multimedia installations; light refreshments served. Free, info.

7:00 – 9:00 PM, Opening Reception: Us + Them = U.S. Finding Common Ground in a Divided Nation. Curated by: Philippa B. Hughes and Deirdre Darden at Joan Hisaoka Healing Arts Gallery, 1632 U St NW. Artists and activists examine and investigate our nation's current political and cultural rift through contemporary art-making methods. White wine served. Free, info.

11:00 AM – 8:00 PM, The Washington Antiques Show at Katzen Arts Center at American University,4400 Massachusetts Ave NW. Benefits charities serving the needs of at-risk children and families through DC’s largest annual antiques and fine arts with more than 40 dealers from across the U.S. and Europe. $25, info.

Friday, January 13

12:00 PM, FESTIVAL, the seventh annual DC Tattoo Expo at the Crystal Gateway Marriott, Crystal Gateway Marriott 1700 Jefferson Davis Hwy Arlington, VA. Featuring over 400 different tattoo artists. Special events: Exposed Live Tattoo-Off, Saturday’s Miss DC and Junior DC Pin Up Contest, and daily awards for Tattoo of the Day. Continues through Sunday. $25, info.

Saturday, January 14

2:00 – 5:00 PM, Fresh Start: Meditations for the New Year at Hill Center at Old Naval Hospital, 921 Pennsylvania Ave SE. Enjoy half-day meditation workshop including three short sessions on beneficial states of mind: gratitude, love, and wisdom. $25, info.

7:30 – 11:00 PM, 12th Macedonian Old-New Year's Masquerade at the Embassy of the Republic of Macedonia, 2129 Wyoming Ave NW. Enjoy a traditional dinner, traditional wine and brandy, folklore performance. Proceeds benefit UMD's scholarship and internship programs, info.

7:00 – 10:00 PM, The Humane League’s Inaugural Gala: Celebration for the Animals at Equinox Restaurant, 818 Connecticut Ave NW. $75, talk, silent auction, drinks, vegan appetizers and desserts. $350-$500/VIP, info.

9:00 AM – 4:00 PM, We Shall Not Be Moved March on The National Mall, 700 Independence Ave SW. Thousands will converge as the MLK holiday begins — just six days before Donald Trump’s inauguration. Beginning at National Sylvan Theater to West Potomac Park via Independence Ave SW. Free, info.

Sunday, January 15

11:00 – 4:00 PM, Made in DC Pop Up Shop, 1353 U St NW. Shop 12 local vendors at the official pop-up in partnership with Hamiltonian Gallery. Free, info

10:00 AM, DC Travel & Adventure Show at Washington Convention Center, 801 Mount Vernon Pl NW. Learn the latest tips and tricks, find advice on local, national and international destinations, as well as access to show-only specials and giveaways. $7.50, info.