Don’t be surprised if someone greets you today saying, “May the Fourth be with you!”
May 4 has recently become an annual holiday for “Star Wars” fans, and if you live here in the D.C. area, there are plenty of ways to celebrate your fandom on Wednesday, May 4.
Here’s a chronological look at the day’s events:
The in Southeast D.C. is hosting a special movie marathon of the “Star Wars” prequel trilogy and original trilogy from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.
in Rockville, Maryland, is hosting “Star Wars Day,” inviting pet owners to dress up Fido and Spot for a day of “Star Wars” costumes and treats starting at 11 a.m.
The is hosting a “Star Wars: Hybrid Meeting” from 12 to 1 p.m. meaning you can visit Merten Hall, Room 3001 or participate on Zoom.
The in Southeast D.C. is hosting “May the 4th: LEGO Star Wars,” inviting kids and parents to build “Star Wars” structures from 4 to 5 p.m.
The in Northwest D.C. is hosting “Cardboard Ewok Craft Day,” inviting teenagers to creatively construct cardboard Ewoks from 4 to 5 p.m.
in Manassas, Virginia, is hosting “Ultimate Wednesday: Star Wars Edition” from 6 to 9 p.m. featuring roller skating, games, trivia, pizza and prizes.
Thein Silver Spring, Maryland, is screening the beloved original “Star Wars” trilogy. It kicks off with “A New Hope” at 6:45 p.m. Wednesday, followed by “The Empire Strikes Back” at 6:45 p.m. Thursday and “Return of the Jedi” at 6:45 p.m. Friday.
The in Northeast D.C. is hosting trivia for “Star Wars” fans at 7 p.m. with questions about Episodes 1-7 and “Rogue One.” You can play solo (like Han) or with a team (maximum of six people per team).
in Fairfax, Virginia, is hosting “A Beer Dinner in a Galaxy Far-Far Away” at 7 p.m. for $50 a head. The menu includes Yoda’s Root Leaf Stew, Imperial Guard Spicy Red Shrimp, Luke-N-Leia’s Turf-N-Turf, and Vader’s Sabre Chocolate Mousse.
