Weekend Round Up October 3, 2019
• October 3, 2019

The Kennedy Center is celebrating the centennial of modern choreographer Merce Cunningham. Dancer or not, you can get moving early on Friday morning at the Smithsonian Arts and Industries Building.

Weekend Round Up July 11, 2019
• July 11, 2019

Capital Fringe shows are popping up all over Southwest and you can pop a cork for Bastille Day at several locations, including the Perry Belmont House.

Weekend Round Up May 23, 2019
• May 23, 2019

Looking to become one with nature? Volunteer at Kenilworth Aquatic Gardens on Saturday morning, then sketch mindfully in the Kreeger sculpture garden that afternoon.

Weekend Round Up April 25, 2019
• April 25, 2019

The Georgetown French Market will bring Paris to Book Hill (free coffee from the Economist’s “Grounds for Change” cart) and the Smithsonian Craft Show will display works in all media at the Building Museum.

Weekend Round Up April 11, 2019
• April 11, 2019

This weekend: the Emancipation Day parade, concert and fireworks at Freedom Plaza and a William Shakespeare birthday bash at the Folger.

Smithsonian Craft Show 2019 Friends Night Out
• March 11, 2019

Bring your friends for this special night of fun shopping, nibbles and cash bar at the Smithsonian Craft Show. Extended shopping hours for Thursday night patrons at the general admission […]

Spring Arts Preview: Visual Arts
• March 7, 2019

Our writer on the visual arts highlights several of the most intriguing museum exhibitions on view this spring.

Weekend Round Up February 21, 2019
• February 21, 2019

The Atlas Intersections Festival is in full swing (with a Sunday screening of “The Adventures of Prince Achmed”) and the Architecture & Design Film Festival runs throughout the weekend.

Weekend Round Up July 5, 2018
• July 5, 2018

Asian culture is on display, with an art opening at the Korean Cultural Center on Friday, the Chinatown Community Festival on Saturday and a festival of South Asian Dance on Saturday and Sunday.

A Colorful, Joyful Celebration of Saudi Arabia
• October 15, 2017

If the celebration of the 87th Saudi Arabia National Day held at the National Building Museum in Washington, D.C., on Sept. 23, hosted by the Royal Embassy of Saudi Arabia and Ambassador […]