Smithsonian Folklife Festival
The Smithsonian Folklife Festival returns to the National Mall this summer! Explore cultural traditions of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and the Smithsonian’s Earth Optimism initiative during almost two weeks […]
Smithsonian Folklife Festival
The Smithsonian Folklife Festival returns to the National Mall this summer! Explore cultural traditions of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and the Smithsonian’s Earth Optimism initiative during almost two weeks […]
Weekend Round Up, June 23-26
Now that summer is in full swing, there are lots of great events to attend. The long-anticipated Georgetown Sweets Tour is this Saturday. Don’t miss the opening of a new […]
Smithsonian Folklife Festival
The Smithsonian Folklife Festival returns to the National Mall this summer! Explore cultural traditions of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and the Smithsonian’s Earth Optimism initiative during almost two weeks […]
Smithsonian Folklife Festival
The Smithsonian Folklife Festival returns to the National Mall this summer! Explore cultural traditions of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and the Smithsonian’s Earth Optimism initiative during almost two weeks […]
Summer Arts Preview: Anticipation for Fun in the Sun and Under the Stars
Summer 2022 is nearly upon us, after two uncertain pandemic years. We’re back to — dare we say it? — some sense of normalcy this year. So, bring out the […]
Beyond the Mall: Making Matters
A weekend digital program series featuring both seasoned master artisans and the everyday makers who find solace and connection in creativity.
Weekend Round Up: June 24-27
This weekend, we’re excited for the virtual Smithsonian Folklife Festival. An online poetry reading from one of DC Public Library’s own and the Hong Kong Film Festival at the National […]
Corn, Beans, and Squash: What the Three Sisters Tell Us
Corn, beans, and squash, commonly known as “the Three Sisters,” have been important companion crops in Indigenous communities in the Americas for centuries. This combination not only holds traditional wisdom […]
Mostly Virtual Arts Round Up, June 18, 2020
In this week’s Round Up: The Washington Ballet Takes Center Stage Virtual Gala, a Wright Brothers-themed Zoom-around and a mammal surveillance opportunity.