"March On Film Festival. The March On Film Festival-formerly March on Washington Film Festival-is back in town to present "stories that move." The festival spotlights the unsung heroes and stories of the civil rights era. This year's keynote speakers and honorees are community leaders such as filmmakers Stanley Nelson and Marcia Smith, and Senator Cory Booker. The lineup features film screenings, panel discussions, and a Harlem Renaissance-inspired party (Mon through September 21, free+, various DC locations)."
"H Street Festival. The H Street Festival showcases local eateries, vendors, and fashions, and offers kids' activities and contests. This weekend's 20th celebration will feature more than 200 exhibitors and over 80 food and drink sellers in Northeast's lively corridor (Sat, free, H Street Corridor)."
"Issa Rae at DAR Constitution Hall. After canceling her appearance at the Kennedy Center earlier this year, actor and writer Issa Rae arrives in DC to discuss her book I Should Be Smarter by Now. It is a collection of essays narrating the actor's rise to Hollywood fame and cultural impact (Tues, $91+, DAR Constitution Hall)."
Multiple public events run September 15–21 across Washington, DC. H Street Festival celebrates its 20th anniversary with more than 200 exhibitors, over 80 food and drink sellers, kids' activities, contests, and local vendors along the H Street Corridor. Issa Rae appears at DAR Constitution Hall to discuss her essay collection I Should Be Smarter by Now. Pickleball courts open on the National Mall with three days of programming hosted by the Trust for the National Mall and Humana. The March On Film Festival presents civil rights stories with screenings, panels, and a Harlem Renaissance–inspired party. Immigration Film Fest centers refugee and immigrant narratives.
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