Dolly Parton, queen of country, rhinestones, and all things good, died on Tuesday at the age of 80. Beyond writing over 3,000 songs in her career, the Tennessee-born icon was also an advocate for LGBTQ+ rights, women’s empowerment, and children’s literacy. If you’re looking to celebrate her li fe (because Dolly would not want us to mourn), here are spots across DC hosting events in her honor. Watch 9 to 5 at DC Liberation Center 337 H St., NE Wednesday, August 26 at 6 PM Watch Parton, along with Jane Fonda and Lily Tomlin, overthrow their company’s misogynistic boss in this 1980s classic. The film was a rallying cry for women’s empowerment in the workplace, inspired by a real-life grassroots advocacy group formed by female clerical workers in the early ’70s. I Will Always Love You: A Karaoke Tribute at DC9 1940 9th St., NW Wednesday, August 26 at 10:30 PM A Queen of Country superfan is hosting karaoke in her honor at this Shaw nightclub. Pick from the greatest hits—”9 to 5,” “Jolene,” and “Here You Come Again”—or go for a cult classic such as “Just Because I’m A Woman.” Remembering Dolly Parton at Metrobar 640 Rhode Island Ave., NE Thursday, August 27 from 5 PM to 11 PM The Brentwood bar is hosting Dollypalooza, where you can listen to Parton’s discography and watch 9 to 5. A portion of proceeds from a special pink cocktail goes to Dolly’s Imagination Library, which gifts books to children from birth up until age five. Dolly Tribute at Pitchers 2317 and 2319 18th St., NW Sunday, August 30 from 2 PM to 8 PM The gay sports bar in Adams Morgan is playing Parton’s music for six hours. Dance and sing along to her many, many hits. Dolly Karaoke at As You Are 500 8th St., SE Sunday, August 30 from 7 PM to 12 AM During weekly karaoke night, this queer bar in Capitol Hill is inviting everyone to sing their favorite tracks in tribute. This list will be updated as more events are announced.The post Remembering Dolly Parton: Where to Celebrate the Queen of Country in DC first appeared on Washingtonian. ...read more read less