ReelAbilities Disabilities Film Festival, through Feb. 9 The ReelAbilities Disabilities Film Festival, which was established in New York four years ago, is now hitting the road. A traveling version of the festival is visiting select cities, including the D.C. area through Feb. 9.
ReelAbilities highlights and focuses on the stories and lives of people with varying types of disabilities.
“I’ve known about ReelAbilities for several years,” said Susan Barocas, director of the Washington Jewish Film Festival and responsible for bringing the ReelAbilities festival to the area.
“ReelAbilities is really bringing to us stories we don’t always see on the screen,” Barocas added.
Nine different films, ranging from documentaries to features to shorts, will screen at Artisphere, the Avalon Theatre, Cinema Arts Theatre, the JCC of Greater Washington, the JCC of Northern Virginia and the Washington DC JCC.
In addition to the nine films, the festival features a number of speakers and special guests, and discussions will take place following the screenings, all part of the festival’s mission of telling stories and bringing awareness.
“These films break down the stereotypes and tell real stories about real people,” Barocas said.
Info: $10; greaterdc.reelabilities.org
When: Screening times vary, through Feb. 9
Meat Week’s Final Weekend, through Sunday
Where did the time go? The annual Meat Week — which celebrates eating meat by, well, eating meet — wraps up this weekend. The group is at Memphis BBQ in Crystal City on Friday; Mr. P’s Ribs and Fish on Saturday; and Rocklands Barbeque and Grilling Company in Glover Park on Sunday. See the website for details.
Info: meatweek.com/chapters/washingtondc
When: Through Sunday
Port City Anniversary Beer Pouring, Friday
Alexandria’s own Port City Brewing Co. celebrates its one-year anniversary with a single 30-barrel batch limited-edition anniversary brew called ONE, a Belgian imperial stout. Port City is coordinating a synchronized tapping with participating restaurants, a list of which can be found on the brewery’s Facebook page.
Info: portcitybrewing.com
When: Synchronized tapping 6 p.m. Friday
DC Shorts Laughs at Riot Act, Friday & Saturday
Enjoy this collection of some of the funniest selections from past years of the DC Shorts Film Festival. More than 30 works grouped into themed showcases are guaranteed to bring the chuckles.
Info: $15; riotactcomedy.com, dcshorts.com/laughs
When: 7 and 9:30 p.m. Friday; 5, 7:30 and 10 p.m. Saturday
Rise Against at the Patriot Center, Sunday
The popular Chicago punk band Rise Against returns to the area, and plays one of the biggest rooms around, still touring behind last year’s “Endgame.”
Info: $29.50 to $39.50; patriotcenter.com
When: 7 p.m. Sunday
