DCentric Picks: Sulu DC and ‘African American Life On Pennsylvania Avenue’
What: Sulu DC‘s second anniversary show.
Where: Artisphere, located at 1101 Wilson Blvd., Arlington.
When: 6:30 p.m., Saturday.
Cost: Tickets cost $20.
Why you should go: Sulu DC aims to provide a space for Asian American and Pacific Islander artists of all stripes to present their works and raise issues relevant to their communities. The anniversary show will feature poet Regie Cabico, beat boxer Chip Han and the J. Pharaoh & the Manhattan Project band.
Other events to consider: The National Mall is sponsoring “African American Life on Pennsylvania Avenue,” a ranger-led walking tour exploring the role of African Americans in the history of the nation’s capital. The free tour begins at 2 p.m., Sunday at Freedom Plaza.
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