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May 2, 2020 · 8:06 am

Five Things for Today: May 2, 2020

Today’s flyover will conclude above the National Mall

1. What was first rumored to take place last weekend, is definitely happening today. The US Navy Blue Angels and US Air Force Thunderbirds are performing a flyover as a salute to healthcare workers. Lasting about 20 minutes, it will begin at 11:45am above the University of Maryland Prince George’s Hospital Center in Cheverly, then they will fly over Bethesda and Silver Spring, DC/Arlington, and Fairfax. The planes will loop around Manassas, then fly back over the National Mall just after noon. (See the DC flight route mapped out here.)

2. It’s going to be a gorgeous day, and these 30 outdoor activities for kids offer some fun ideas for enjoying it around the home front.

3. Plan for some Sunday dancing! CityDance just launched Groovin’ with CityDance, a weekly series where their instructors teach the choreography to dances from movies kids love via Zoom! Tomorrow will feature Newsies’ “Seize the Day.” Cost is $20/class (and the whole fam can join), and it begins at 11am. No previous dance experience required.

4. Owen and I just finished watching the new Netflix series Never Have I Ever, and we both really enjoyed it. Commonsense media says it for ages 14+, but I’d recommend for mature tweens and older.

5. These findings from a new study are very interesting.

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Five Things for Today: May 1, 2020

Bringing the fancy home

1. If you are missing King Bullfrog’s Friday Family Hour performances, you’ll leap for joy about this. The musical duo returns today after a month of socially distant hibernation. Kids and families, fans and friends, and new friends can join them on the remote lilypad for music this afternoon! All proceeds will support No Kid Hungry’s effort to make sure kids who depended on school meals don’t go hungry now that schools are closed. Enjoy the musical fun from 4-4:30pm (and don’t let the before 5pm time stop you from starting happy hour… it’s Friday!). Suggested donation $20 — less is groovy, more is groovier.

2. We can’t travel right now, but kids of all ages can still explore the world with Little Passports, hands-on educational activities and global adventures, delivered to them every month!

3. The annual Georgetown French Market, which always takes place this time of year, has gone virtual! Starting today through May 8, more than 15 locally-owned boutiques, cafés, and galleries along the charming Book Hill corridor of Wisconsin Avenue will offer online retail and restaurant promotions, plus virtual story time and music for children, and a French baking demonstration. Visit the website for more details and schedules.

4. Are you celebrating a special occasion while social distancing? Eater has a great round-up of DC’s fanciest takeout meals. We celebrated our anniversary earlier this week with a fantastic dinner from Masseria that my mom ordered for all of us (view it all here).

5. I’m doing “drank my body weight in quarantinis.” And you? 😂

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Five Things for Today: April 30, 2020

1. Dr. Seuss story time like you’ve never heard before is perfect for this rainy day — or any day, really. (And parents will dig it, too!)

2. Art Jamz, the studio that offers painting parties for all ages, is now helping you bring the experience home with virtual painting lessons and at-home paint kits. Choose from three kits at different price points ranging from $10-$100. They come complete with everything you need to have your own paint party experience, including a stretch canvas available in either mini or small, 5 paint colors, 2 paint brushes, and an artist mustache. Then sign up for a live virtual lesson with one of their talented instructors. Make it a family activity and inspire creativity for the whole gang!

3. A great way for kids (and adults, if you’re feelin’ it) to be active indoors on a rainy day: Kidz Bop Dance Party!

4. Are you there, Judy? It’s me, Cheryl. Listen to the one and only Cheryl Strayed interview the one and only Judy Blume on her Sugar Calling podcast.

5. John Krasinski has been delivering Some Good News during these coronatimes. It’s a feel-good, and he’s as likable as ever.

*Bonus (because I just can’t help myself): A heads-up for tomorrow!

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