Gong Xi Fa Cai! Celebrating Lunar New Year
• January 16, 2025

Hey Boomer, were you born in 1953? If so — or if you’re a Gen X-er born in 1965 or 1977, a Millennial born in 1989 or a Gen Z-er […]

Weekend Roundup, Feb. 8 – 11
• February 8, 2024

Happy weekend! So many options, including performances by The National Philharmonic and The National Chamber Ensemble. Celebrate Mardi Gras at The Wharf, enjoy a book talk on Phillis Wheatley at […]

Weekend Roundup, Feb. 1 – 4
• February 1, 2024

Happy weekend! February is Black History Month and The National Gallery of Art is hosting some great programming. Lunar New Year celebrations are at The National Museum of Asian Art […]

In-Person Lunar New Year Family Celebration
• January 24, 2023

Ring in the Lunar New Year at SAAM! Join us for our annual celebration featuring Chinese and Korean traditions, including performances, crafts, food, and more. Learn about the importance of […]

Weekend Roundup, Feb. 3 – 6 
• February 3, 2022

Happy weekend! It may be cold and rainy outside today but take comfort in all the hot local activities this weekend. Celebrate Lunar New Year, or a tour involving the […]

Weekly Arts Round Up, February 11, 2021
• February 11, 2021

Lift a cup at a Galentine’s Day Tea or Russian Tea Time with Vera. Also, as the Lunar New Year begins, why not watch and discuss two videotaped ballets?

DC Artswatch: MLK Day, Inauguration, Notre-Dame, Presidents’ Day, Year of the Ox
• January 12, 2021

With the inauguration on the minds of many, the White House Historical Association will present two free online programs about past inaugurations on Jan. 19, the day before.

Weekend Round Up February 7, 2019
• February 7, 2019

Were you born in 1947, 1959, 1971, 1983 or 1995? Then the Year of the Pig is your year! The Chinatown parade is this Sunday.

Weekend Round Up February 15, 2018
• February 15, 2018

This weekend is the big celebration of Frederick Douglass’s 200th birthday at Cedar Hill. The Chinese New Year’s Parade is Sunday and Presidents Day is Monday (you can get ready on Saturday at the National Portrait Gallery’s Presidential Family Fun Day).