The Washington Nationals will host its two-day Winterfest for fans on Saturday and Sunday at Nationals Park. Family-friendly activities will include opportunities to race against the Racing Presidents. (Photo courtesy of the Washington Nationals Baseball Club)

The DC Lineup for this weekend: Nats autographs, local art and A1 eats

By Jennifer Anne Mitchell On Jan 10, 2020 Last updated Apr 24, 2020

Over the next few days in the District, you can find local favorites like mumbo sauce and members of the Nationals championship team. Opportunities to learn about history, local art and a career in the foreign service are other options, along with a charity bike ride, a scavenger hunt fun run and a comedic gathering on the subway — where pants are optional.

The weather for this weekend, Jan. 10 to 12, should be cloudy but unseasonably warm with temperatures ranging from 42 to 69 degrees, according to the forecast.

A curling station is one of the Winterfest activities awaiting fans and players at Nationals Park this weekend. (Photo courtesy of the Washington Nationals Baseball Club)

1. Sports: Six weeks before spring training commences, Nationals Park will open to the public for the Washington Nationals’ annual Winterfest, a weekend-long festival for fans with Q&A sessions, game shows, clubhouse tours and chances to interact with Nats players and coaches. A snow angel photo station and a curling station are also part of the festivities. Hours are noon to 4 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday, with early admission for season plan holders. Saturday’s program is sold out (as are vouchers for autograph sessions and photo ops with the World Series trophy), but tickets are still available for Sunday. A single-day pass costs $37 for adults and $27 for children ages 3 to 12. Kids 2 and younger may enter for free.

2. Social Causes: Bright Beginnings 5K hosts a charity bike ride this Saturday in a stadium-style cycling studio, Flywheel Sports. A $35 donation includes a one-hour Flywheel class and shoe rental. Proceeds benefit Bright Beginnings, which helps children and families who are experiencing homelessness in the District. The fundraiser takes place from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. at Flywheel, 824 9th St. NW.

3. Food & Drink: Meet Vernon Price, the founder of the local catering company Eat 170, and sample his creations at FOOD POP-UP: Eat 170. The menu features the Dooney Roll (Price’s popular egg rolls made of collard greens and turkey) as well as a variation without the meat. The day’s offerings also include jerk chicken poutine and pulled pork poutine, both with colby jack and jerk mumbo sauce. The free event is from noon to 2 p.m. on Saturday at Capitol Cider House, 3930 Georgia Ave. NW. It is hosted by Capitol Cider House and Mess Hall.

4. Arts: STABLE art space is hosting a four-part series of conversations about the DC arts scene called “Art Relish.” It will feature artists, curators, collectors, critics and gallery managers. The first event is this Saturday, spotlighting STABLE artists Shaunté Gates, Katherine Mann and Andy Yoder with moderator Kelly Crow, arts reporter for the Wall Street Journal. The panelists will discuss stages of their arts careers. The discussion is from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. at STABLE, 336 Randolph Place NE. RSVPs are required online and a $5 donation is suggested.

5. Education: Yolonda Kerney, the U.S. State Department’s diplomat in residence for the Washington area will host a foreign service career information session this Saturday from 1 to 3 p.m. at the Howard University Ralph Bunche International Affairs Center, 2218 6th St. NW. Attendees will learn about career opportunities and the selection process, which includes an exam and oral assessment. Kerney is an alumna of Howard University and during her residency — housed in the Bunche International Affairs Center — she manages the State Department’s outreach and foreign service recruitment for DC, Maryland, Delaware, West Virginia and Northern Virginia.

6. History: The Washington National Cathedral will host three thematic tours of its stained-glass windows on Saturday. “Light & Wonder: Behind the Scenes” takes place at 8:30 a.m. and includes stair climbs and views from high in the Cathedral. Participants must be at least 11 years old. Tickets cost $27 for adults and $23 for seniors, military personnel and students. “Jewels of Light” is an in-depth tour that provides an introduction to stained-glass windows and their historical significance. It takes place at 10:30 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. “Jewels in the Towers” — which starts at 12:30 p.m. and features walks through the north and southwest towers — will help visitors understand the biblical and personal imagery in the windows, along with the creative process and technical skill of those who made them. For the “jewel” tours, participants must be at least 10 years old. The cost is $22 for adults and $18 for seniors, military personnel and students. Teachers may also purchase a ticket at the $22 price for “Jewels of Light.” All tickets include sightseeing admission to the Cathedral, 3101 Wisconsin Ave. NW.

7. Arts: The American Poetry Museum and La Tabacalera de Lavapiés, an art space in Madrid, present an opening reception for their joint Feedback exhibition in Brookland. The exhibit features artists from Madrid “in conversation” with local artists such as Marcella Kriebel, Annie Broderick, Electra Bolotas and Madison Bolls. The reception is from 6 to 8 p.m. on Saturday at the American Poetry Museum, 716 Monroe St. NE. The exhibit continues through Feb. 20.

Joan Bixler’s “Jib Jan 2” is part of a series of paintings inspired by the artist’s love of color. (Photo courtesy of Touchstone Gallery)

8. Arts: Touchstone Gallery is hosting an opening reception for two colorful exhibitions by local artists. Anna Katalkina’s exhibit in Gallery B — Contemporary Still Life: Candy and Mementos — includes “jewel-like oil paintings of candy.” In Gallery C, Joan Bixler’s It’s Something About Color is a series of paintings inspired by the artist’s love of color and its relationship to light, shadows and shapes. The reception runs from 2 to 4 p.m. on Saturday at the gallery, 901 New York Ave. NW. The exhibits will continue through Feb. 2.

9. Comedy: Take your lazy Sunday to a new level with Capitol Improv and Cupidfit’s annual No Pants Subway Ride. According to the organizers, the event is a “celebration of silliness” where participants act like it’s a normal Metro ride — even though they forgot to wear pants. Attendees meet for a group photo at 3 p.m. at Hancock Park, 800 C St. SW, then take Metrorail from 3 to 5 p.m. A “pants-optional” after-party takes place from 5 to 7 p.m. at Sudhouse DC, 1340 U St. NW. Sunday’s gathering in the District is part of the Global No Pants Subway Ride started by Improv Everywhere in New York in 2002.

10. Recreation: Summit to Soul and the Rock ’n’ Roll Marathon Series present the Scavenger Hunt Fun Run, a 3- to 5-mile recreational run around Capitol Hill that includes a scavenger hunt. Runners who find the listed items will receive raffle tickets for a chance to win prizes. The event is from 9 to 11 a.m. on Saturday. Participants will meet at Summit to Soul, 727 8th St. SE. Reservations are requested.