<body><div><figure><img src="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?type=thumbnail_580x000&amp;url=2PXneM_0vjZyeZc00" alt="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?url=2PXneM_0vjZyeZc00" width="1200" height="795" ><figcaption>The Marley Brothers – Ziggy, Stephen, Julian, Ky-Mani and Damian – will stop at Jiffy Lube Live in Virginia on Friday, Sept. 27 as part of “The Marley Brothers: The Legacy Tour,” their first outing together in two decades. Produced by Live Nation, the 22-date tour honors their father’s worldwide impact by performing both individual hits and classic Bob Marley songs. (Courtesy of the Marley Brothers via Instagram) </figcaption></figure><h2> Sign up to stay connected </h2> Get the top stories of the day around the DMV. Explore the DMV this weekend with a handful of the many events happening near you, including artistic exhibitions and big top entertainment, as well as creative celebrations of music, film and culture. Keep your outlook vibrant and remember, there’s always something happening in the DMV to keep your spirit — and social life — lit. Check out all the things to do on the Washington Informer Calendar. Thursday, Sept. 26 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. | $15 AFI Silver Theatre and Cultural Center , 8633 Colesville Rd, Silver Spring, MD 20910 The AFI Latin American Film Festival is one of North America’s largest and longest-running showcases of Latin American cinema. Now in its 35th year, the Festival is one of Washington’s top cultural events and features award-winning films, in-person conversations with filmmaker guests and exciting Embassy-hosted parties. With the inclusion of films from Spain and Portugal, the festival celebrates Ibero-American cultural connections during National Hispanic Heritage Month. Don’t miss the chance to see film-festival favorites, local box-office hits and debut works by promising new talents. Join a diverse audience of film lovers from now until Oct. 10! All day | $20+ (Pricing varies based on venue, performance, and event) Dive into District theatre through DC Theatre Week: try it, experience it, talk about it, feel the vibrancy of the community. Theatre-makers and theatre-lovers unite, exploring what D.C. has to offer on and off stage. Throughout Theatre Week, immerse yourself in the full world of DC-area theatre. See theatre from a new perspective, celebrate the community, and get to know more about the amazing theatre happening in your backyard. While D.C. Theater Week officially begins on Thursday, Sept. 26, don’t miss the 2024 Theatre Week Kickoff Fest at Arena Stage on Saturday, Sept. 28. With interactive exhibits and happenings, performances, panel discussions, and more, this free event offers an exploratory experience of what’s happening on DC-area stages this season. Friday, Sept. 27 7:30 p.m. | $42+ Jiffy Lube Live , 7800 Cellar Door Dr, Bristow, VA 20136 Reunited on The Marley Brothers: The Legacy Tour, Marley Brothers– Ziggy, Stephen, Julian, Ky-Mani and Damian – honor their father’s worldwide impact by performing both individual hits and classic Bob Marley songs during a momentous year for the genre. As the world nears what would have been Bob Marley’s 80th birthday in 2025, his sons are carrying on his enduring influence across popular culture. Midnight | Free VisArts, 155 Gibbs St, Rockville, MD 20850 Until Sept. 29, immerse yourself in an ode to divine femininity, where Dunnie Onasanya’s labor of love comes to life, inviting all to embrace the sacred essence of unwavering faith, ethereal beauty, transformation, motherhood, self love, and goddess frequency. Explore the depths of the artist’s soul through her collection of mindfully adorned abstract artwork installed alongside editorial photography collaborations. Each piece of affirming artwork is a testament to the brilliance and power of making the mindful decision to, as the name of the exhibit reminds audiences to do, “Arise &amp; Thrive!” Saturday, Sept. 28 7 p.m. | $184+ Kennedy Center , 2700 F St NW, Washington, D.C., 20566 Audiences can prepare for a night of glamor and romance as classical music’s newest rock star Yunchan Lim performs one of the world’s greatest masterpieces, Rachmaninoff’s sweeping “Piano Concerto No. 2.” Experience Lim’s electrifying NSO debut at this dynamic concert that also features Ravel’s lyrical “La Valse” and Carlos Simon’s celebratory “Four Black American Dances.” Sunday, Sept. 29 1 p.m. – 3 p.m. | $35 for Child, $100 for Adult (11+) Tysons II, 8025 Galleria Dr, Tysons, VA 22102 Circus Vazquez, America’s largest family-owned big top circus, brings its thrilling new 2024 production to Tysons, Virginia. Blending the modern with the traditional, and featuring a brand new cast of extraordinary circus superstars, Circus Vazquez presents unforgettable entertainment that is fun for all ages. Its distinctive air-conditioned blue and white tent is the largest of its kind currently touring the U.S. For 55 years, Circus Vazquez has entertained several generations of families with an awe-inspiring, death-defying, hilarious, authentic, and affordable circus experience. This year’s show carries on that legacy and is one not to be missed. Tickets are $35 for children ages 2-10, $100 for anyone 11 years old and older. Doors open at 12:30 p.m. 7 p.m. | $55 DC Improv, 1140 Connecticut Ave NW, Washington, D.C., 20036 Jamaican-born comedian Dale Elliott Jr. is back with brand new material for the latest dates of his internationally sold-out “No Hard Feelings” tour. On the heels of over 500k views of his debut Problem Child: Bad Pickney comedy special on Youtube, Dale shares more tales of the hilarious scenarios encountered as a Jamaican immigrant navigating the inevitable and neverending culture shocks in his new American life. His perspective on the surprising similarities and startling differences promises to leave audiences reeling with laughter. Fame, family, race, making money. Big city hustle, and small town life – all topics are on the table as he shares an inside look behind the scenes of his growing fame as a stand-up comedian. Just remember, whoever gets offended…”no hard feelings – a so it guh!” </div></body>

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Things to Do, DMV: Weekend Rundown, Sept. 26-29


This weekend in the DMV, there are a variety of events to attend, including the AFI Latin American Film Festival, DC Theatre Week, The Marley Brothers: The Legacy Tour, Season Opening Gala Concert, Circus Vazquez, Dale Elliott Jr: No Hard Feelings, and more.
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