COMICTROPOLIS is here 💥📚
DC Public Library is launching a new conversation series with DC native David Betancourt featuring guest stars from the comic book industry for insider discussions on comics, creativity, pop culture, and what it’s really like writing for major brands like Marvel and DC.
From superhero universes to creator-owned stories, this series dives into the worlds behind the panels with conversations made for comic lovers across the DMV.
🗯️ 5 events
📍 Select DC Public Library locations
🎟️ Registration required
Swipe through for dates, locations, and featured conversations.
Celebrate Jewish American Heritage Month with Celebrating Songs of Social Consciousness, a powerful concert by LOX & VODKA exploring the stories behind songs that inspired movements for civil rights, peace, and equality. From protest ballads to folk anthems, discover how artists used music to uplift communities and spark social change.
📅 Sunday, May 17
⏰ 1:30 p.m.
📍 MLK Library
Experience the lively, spirit-filled sounds of Washington-based klezmer band LOX & VODKA — featuring interactive performances, folk dances, and rhythms that will have the whole audience clapping along.
Two afternoons. Two powerful celebrations of dance, culture, and storytelling at MLK Library:
📅 May 9 — TAAL Academy of Dance (3:00 PM)
Experience Bollywood & classical Bharatnatyam
📅 May 17 — Cultural Choreography (2:30 PM)
Featuring dynamic performances from groups like Chinese Youth Club, Nomad Dancers, and Brihadisha School of Music and Dance
From tradition to contemporary expression, these performances highlight the richness and diversity of AAPI cultures through movement and music.
The Northwest One Library closed today, Monday, May 4, due to high temperatures in the building. The library will also be closed on Tuesday, May 5, and Wednesday, May 6 while the D.C. Department of General Services (DGS) completes air conditioner repairs.
