"Unveiling: The Dance Institute of Washington is hosting a virtual grand opening celebration for its new venue, Fabian Barnes Black Box Theatre, in Columbia Heights. Named for the organization's founder, it will be the second Black-owned theater in DC, with a focus on supporting Black performers and artists of color throughout the city. Though Covid restrictions will keep the opening event online, the institute hopes to open to the public for performances and rentals in the fall. This weekend, DIW's resident choreographer Ashanté Green is directing "Our Spiritual Journey," a production that explores the history and culture of Black diaspora through dance, for the live digital unveiling."