Deck Party at Blue Point Provision Company

May 22, 2024

Blue Point Provision Company at Hyatt Regency Chesapeake Bay Golf Resort, Spa and Marina, has reopened for the summer season. Join us for our popular Thursday Deck Parties for live […]

Summer 2024 Arts Preview  

May 8, 2024

Summer is here! Enjoy the warm weather and outdoor performances at places like Wolf Trap and the National Mall. And don’t miss one-night-only events, like the world premiere of “Portraits” […]

The Dog Days of Summer: Dogs of Georgetown

August 16, 2023

We asked readers to send us their best photos of their dogs. We got some great ones back, and even included some of our staff dogs too! Hugo & Prudence  […]

National Portrait Gallery Announces Summer In-Person Programs and Virtual Workshops

May 16, 2023

In-Person Programs, June – Aug.    Big Ideas Book Club   Select Thursdays, June 1, July 6 & Aug. 3 10:30 – 11:30 a.m. G Street Lobby   Early readers […]

Summer 2023 Arts Outdoors 

May 10, 2023

 This spring and summer, take advantage of the countless outdoor arts opportunities in and around town. Here are just six of the many options to enjoy performances, outdoor movies, outdoor […]

Tudor Tots: Are You Ready for Summer?

February 9, 2023

Young learners, aged 18 months to 4 years, and their caretakers are invited to celebrate the start of the summer. Look at all the ways people stay cool in the […]

National Summer Learning Association: Get Ready for Summer Bootcamp

February 26, 2021

Make sure you save the dates for NSLA’s Summer Bootcamp: Get Ready for Summer Series for program leaders and their teams, March 1-5, 2021. NSLA won’t let COVID-19 steal the joy of summer […]

The Dog Days of Summer

August 7, 2019

It almost goes without saying that Georgetown loves its dogs. They’re all around, and whether, small or large, they seem quite in charge. But it’s a mutual love affair – […]

Solstice Saturday Festival at the National Museum of the American Indian

June 3, 2019

The National Museum of the American Indian celebrates the first Saturday of summer—“Solstice Saturday”— beginning with an afternoon of Andean music, dance and family friendly activities celebrating the Great Inka […]

Your Guide to Summer Military Band Concerts in the District


Many of our armed forces’ “elite” musical units are based in the D.C. metro area, where you can see a high-quality, family-oriented performance on virtually any day during the summer months.