The DC Lineup for this weekend: mostly music, plus takeout menus and outdoor meetups

You can almost hear the music flowing through this edition of The DC Lineup — and if you click on some of the links, you can actually listen to it. Our list includes events that showcase musical theater, choral music, a Marine band, “funk with soul” and West African drumming.

Showers and scattered thunderstorms are expected throughout the weekend, Aug. 14 to 16, according to the forecast. Temperatures should range from 65 to 84 degrees.

1. Music: The Gay Men’s Chorus of Washington (GMCW) is presenting “A Summer Soirée with Leslie Jordan,” a virtual gala, on Saturday evening. Jordan — an Emmy-winning actor who has been producing a series of viral comedy videos while in quarantine — will be joined by GMCW artistic director Thea Kano and executive director Justin Fyala. Expected highlights include performances by the Gay Men’s Chorus, an online silent auction and additional celebrity guests. Registration is required for the free event, and donations are welcome. The hourlong program starts at 7 p.m.

2. Culture: Coyaba Dance Theater is presenting an interactive West African dance and drumming program online that will teach viewers about West African history and culture. The event is part of the DC Public Library’s Summer Challenge, which encourages families to read for 20 minutes each day and includes virtual programs for all ages. Saturday’s session takes place at 3 p.m. on the library system’s Facebook page.

3. Music: The Theatre Lab is hosting a virtual, one-night-only production of A Chorus Line this Saturday. The performance is an outcome of the group’s Summer Musical Theatre Institute for Teens, a four-week training program for ages 13 to 19. The show is from 7:30 to 9 p.m.; a link to it will be emailed to registrants on Friday. Tickets are priced on a sliding scale; some are free while others include a donation of $100. 

4. Arts: Four “up-and-coming artistic innovators” in the Washington area — MK Bailey, Mahsa R. Fard, Zia Palmer and Latrelle Rostant — are highlighted in the online reception “2020 Emerging Artists.” The event will focus on a group exhibition featuring the artists and include a virtual tour as well as a live Q&A. The curator and jurors of the show will also be present to discuss how the local arts scene is faring during the pandemic and share crisis resources for artists. The event is presented by Torpedo Factory Art Center and Target Gallery on the Torpedo Factory’s Facebook page on Friday from 7 to 9 p.m. A video of the talk will be available online afterward.

5. Music: This Saturday, Wolf Trap National Park for the Performing Arts is showcasing Maryland-based “garage folk Americana” musician Skribe in the next installment of its Park Pop-Ups virtual concert series. The series features regional artists with performances that are recorded live at Wolf Trap to “bring a small piece of summer to your home,” according to the description. This is Skribe’s Wolf Trap debut. The show will be streamed from 4 to approximately 11 p.m. The Natyabhoomi School of Dance is slated to perform on Aug. 22. Videos of past performances are online, including a concert by the DC-based U.S. Marine Band’s Free Country Acoustic Quartet. … U Street Music Hall is broadcasting music by Baltimore-based Blak Lotus on Friday from 7 to 9 p.m. on Twitch.tv. The show is free, but viewers are invited to donate to the venue and purchase merchandise like U Hall T-shirts to support the business during the pandemic.

6. Music: The Capitol Groove Collective brings together local “musicpreneurs” to strengthen the DC music scene. It has been hosting an online series called “Real Talk” every Sunday from 6 to 7 p.m. on Facebook Live since May 31. The discussions are hosted by Capitol Groove founder Emma G and center on issues related to the pandemic and racial justice movement, including suggested actions to create a more equitable United States. DC artists like Jarreau Williams and Jonny Grave are among those participating in the series.

7. Food & Drink: Big Bear Cafe is hosting a Picnic and Music in the Park event this Saturday featuring the DC “funk with soul” band Aztec Sun. The musicians will perform on the cafe’s balcony and the public is invited to listen in the nearby park. The organizers ask audience members to respect physical distancing protocols. Big Bear will sell handheld street food like fries and ice cream pops, as well as frozen peach daiquiris and piña coladas. The music starts at 6 p.m. Donations are welcome to support the artists. The cafe is located at 1700 1st St. NW. … The cafe will set up an outdoor cocktail stand on its side patio on Sunday with peach daiquiris and piña coladas available for purchase from 10:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. during the Bloomingdale Farmers Market. Alcohol-free versions for kids are also available. Like many eateries, Big Bear has altered its offerings during the pandemic; other items on its menu include groceries, baked goods, prepared foods and family meals to take home.

8. Arts: The community art space Rhizome DC is hosting a tie-dye class Indigo & Shibori 101, which explains the basics of shibori, a Japanese technique, and dyeing with indigo. The workshop takes place on Saturday from 4 to 6 p.m. Tickets cost $15 to $25, on a sliding scale, and include all needed materials. Attendees are asked to wear a face mask and stay at safe physical distances throughout the event. This is an outdoor gathering in the backyard of Rhizome, 6950 Maple St. NW. It is led by local Montessori teacher Sophie Kanter.

9. Food & Drink: Georgetown’s Dumbarton House invites the public to attend its virtual Tea Party in the Pandemic this Sunday. The museum’s staff will guide attendees through baking a Federal period snack and preparing sandwiches typically had at tea time, plus give tips on table settings and etiquette. An ingredient list will be sent beforehand. Tickets cost $18 for the public and $15 for members. The gathering is from 1 to 3 p.m. 

10. Comedy: Washington Improv Theater (WIT) is continuing its series “People of the District” with a show featuring DC-based actor and writer Christina Floriza, who trained at DC’s Studio Theatre  as well as at WIT, where she is a member of the ensemble Poetic Resistance. The performance will be streamed on Washington Improv Theater’s Facebook Live page on Friday from 7:30 to 8 p.m. Cast members interview the special guest and then create an improv show based on the conversation. Tickets are priced with suggested donations of $25 to $250.