Happy Women’s History Month!

I don’t know about you all, but my 2020 just keeps getting busier and busier, and March is no exception! With all of the spring-, cherry blossom-, and Women’s History Month- related events, this month may be the busiest yet! I’m sharing a handful of articles I’ve found particularly insightful, books I’ve just finished reading or are in the process of reading this month, and a host of DC-specific activities for my fellow Washingtonians! There’s so much to see and do, so hopefully this guide is helpful for figuring out what you want to do in March!

Interesting Articles:

• I’m loving that the 2020 Women’s History Theme is Valiant Women of the Vote!!! SO important in honor of this year being the 100th anniversary of women’s right to vote and a pivotal presidential election.
• Ever wonder Why Women’s History Month is in March? This article answers this question and gives a great historical overview on the meaning behind this celebratory month!
• A fascinating look at the problem with women’s history month in 2020 – it definitely brings up some thought-provoking questions. A great quote: “As we honor the ongoing work of women to gain equal citizenship, it is time to integrate women’s stories more fully into our national narratives and civic memories.”
• A look into the apocalyptic fashion trends at Paris Fashion Week this year.
• A great piece on the Diet Industrial Complex and how we all feed into it.

DC-Specific:

• March 5 – Phillips After 5: Wonder Women at the Phillips Collection.
• March 6-7 – Women Filmmakers Festival at SAAM
• March 8 – International Women’s Day Celebration at the National Museum of Women in the Arts.
• March 9 – 21 – Direct Current Festival at the Kennedy Center.
• March 10 – Educational Foundation Event: International Women’s Day Tea with Ambassadors at the Women’s National Democratic Club.
• March 12 – Bright Futures: Astrology with the Legendary Susan Miller at the Metro Center Macy’s.
• March 12 – National Gallery of Art After Hours: GRL PWR night.
• March 13 – May 25 – Artechouse’s latest installation Hanami: Beyond the Blooms.
• March 14 – Women’s History Month Celebration at the DAR Museum
• March 14-20 – DC Environmental Film Festival at National Geographic
• March 20, 27 and April 3 – World Dance Theater’s performances celebrating the Suffrage movement.
• March 21 – Shaping Wikipedia: Art+Feminism Edit-a-thon at the National Gallery of Art
• March 26 – 29: Brightest Young Things Future Is Festival– book swaps, comedy shows, podcasts, and dance parties galore all weekend long!
• March 28 – Blossom Kite Festival
• March 31 – Educational Foundation Event at the Women’s National Democratic Club: Sex, Race, and Suffrage: The Story of Two Amendments.
• March 31 – Getting the Story: Women in a Century of Change at National Geographic.

Books:

• The Witches are Coming
• Talking to my Daughter about the Economy
• Girl Stop Apologizing
• Women Who Read Are Dangerous
• The Trial of Lizzie Borden

I’ll also do a full post on books written by female authors and women-focused reads that I have read and loved or want to read during this month! Stay tuned for that – it’ll be chock-full of recommendations!

XOXO

Parisa