From Open Studios to Gatsby Nights: Weekend Picks Around Georgetown
By • May 13, 2026 0 716
Another weekend begins and Georgetown is full of things to do, including Jackson Art Center’s Open Studios, the CAG’s Spring Concert in the Park, an exhibit opening at Limits & Proximities and Thos. Moser’s new product review and whiskey tasting. Enjoy!
The Jackson Art Center Open Studios is Sunday
Visit the Jackson Art Center on Sunday for their free, biannual Open Studios event. Over 40 resident artists of the center will open their studios to the general public and display paintings, sculptures, photography and more. The artists will be available for discussions and light refreshments will be served. Art will also be for sale. More information can be found here.
The Citizens Association of Georgetown’s Spring Concert is Sunday
A previous concert in the park. Georgetowner photo.
CAG’s Spring Concert in the Park is Sunday at 4:30 p.m. at Rose Park Baseball Field near 2459 P St. NW. There will be live music from Diplomatic Immunity, food trucks and lots of children’s activities. The event is open to the community and free to attend, but RSVPs are encouraged, which you can do here.
Thos. Moser is Hosting a New Product Preview and Whiskey Tasting
Thos. Moser’s Cady’s Alley showroom. Courtesy Thos. Moser.
The handmade American furniture brand Thos. Moser, who has a shop in Cady’s Alley, is hosting a new product preview and whiskey tasting Saturday beginning at 5:30 p.m. The brand will debut the Intervale Table, a new extendable dining table, and also include sips from Schmidt Spirits. More information can be found here.
Limits and Proximities Gallery is Unveiling a New Exhibit
A new exhibit is opening this weekend at Limits & Proximities Gallery. Courtesy Limits & Proximities.
The Limits and Proximities Foundation for the Arts is hosting an art exhibition opening on Saturday. The theme is “Inexorable” and will showcase works by Bolivian American artist Fernando Casas. His works will examine the passage of time, and the exhibit is set to run through February 27 of next year. More information can be found here.
Revel in the Glitz and Glamour of ‘The Great Gatsby’
The show based on the classic American novel is at The National Theatre through May 24. Courtesy National Theatre.
The national tour of The Great Gatsby is at the National Theatre now through May 24. Based on the novel by F. Scott Fitzgerald, the musical is an extravaganza of 1920s revelry. The show is directed by Marc Bruni, who previously directed Beautiful: The Carole King Musical. More information on tickets can be found here.
The Cathedral Choral Society Season Ends with Brahms
The Cathedral Choral Society ends its ’25-’26 season this weekend. Courtesy Cathedral Choral Society.
Sunday at 6 p.m. at Washington National Cathedral, don’t miss the end of the Cathedral Choral Society 2025-2026 season. The group will be performing Brahm’s Liebeslieder Waltzes along with Bernstein’s energy and more from bold and fresh composers from modern day. The show is named “Brahms: Of Love & Spirit,” and hopes to remind listeners that in love and song, everything is connected. More on how to get tickets here.
The National Museum of American History Celebrates America’s 250th
The museum debuts a new exhibit in honor of America’s 250th today. Courtesy National Museum of American History.
Joining in on celebrations surrounding the nation’s 250th birthday, the National Museum of American History debuts “In Pursuit of Life, Liberty & Happiness” today. The exhibit explores the ideals in the Declaration of Independence, showing 250 objects from the 1700s through modern day. More information on the exhibit can be found here.
The Hayes Piano Series Continues
Pianist Julia Hamos will be continuing the Hayes Piano Series this weekend. Courtesy Bucklesweet.
Saturday afternoon at the Hopkins Bloomberg Center Theater, the Hayes Piano Series continues with Julia Hamos. The performance is presented by Washington Performing Arts in cooperation with the Peabody Institute and Hopkins Bloomberg Center. Hungarian American Hamos, who is known for her compelling artistry, will be presenting selections from Haydn, Mozart, Schumann and others. More information on the concert can be found here.
The Old Town Festival of Speed & Style Roars Back Into Town
Check out luxe autos in Old Town this weekend. Courtesy Festival of Speed and Style.
Dubbed one of the East Coast’s most stylish car events, the Old Town Festival of Speed & Style is on Sunday along King Street, North and South Street and St. Asaph Street. The family-friendly day will include lots of glamorous and luxurious automobiles, including a special tribute to Ferrari. More information on the event can be found here.
There’s Another Saturday Power Saturday Movie Matinee at NPG
The National Portrait Gallery continues their movie matinees with The Adventures of Robin Hood. Courtesy RogerEbert.com.
The National Portrait Gallery is hosting another movie matinee Saturday afternoon. The Adventures of Robin Hood will be the next iteration in the series. The 1938 film stars Errol Flynn as Robin Hood and Olivia de Havilland as Maid Marian. More information on the matinee can be found here.
