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On Fly in the Salt: From the Surf to the Flats is a curated journey through time, filled with the people, places, and innovations that have made saltwater fly fishing one of the fastest growing sectors of the exciting and dynamic angling industry. Visitors will enjoy tracing the history of saltwater fly fishing through displays […]
Join The American Pops for innovative yoga practices in the iconic Dupont Underground. Each practice will feature live music to create a peaceful backdrop as instructor Michael Peterson guides you on a journey through yoga and meditation. Runtimes 70 mins. All practices at DuPont Underground.
The Smithsonian Libraries will be presenting the opening of the exhibition Magnificent Obsessions: Loving Books, Expanding Knowledge, on November 7th as a part of their 50th anniversary celebration at the National Museum of American History. The event is about the book collectors and their marvelous collections that helped to develop the Smithsonian libraries and expand […]
In time for the holidays, the Rainforest Trust is hosting the largest ever public auction of species naming rights. Holiday shoppers will be able to buy the ultimate gift of naming one of 12 new species including a blue-eyed yellow frog, speckled red and green frogs, orchids, a trap jaw ant, a mouse, a worm-like […]
Start a new holiday tradition by visiting this amazing 5-story tall tree with a snowfall topper and more than 15,000 dazzling lights that performs daily music and light shows. Daily Show Schedule: On the hour, 12 – 9 p.m.
"Journeys" refers to Marketa Jirouskova's main source of inspiration: a journey itself as a long, arduous travel in search of nature's highlights, in the footsteps of earlier explorers, or following her own paths. The exhibition presents images of exotic birds and iguanas on isolated islands in the Pacific Ocean; penguins and polar bears with iceberg […]
Burma’s Muslim Rohingya minority has faced severe discrimination and persecution for decades by the Burmese government. In recent years, the Rohingya population has suffered mass atrocities, including crimes against humanity and ethnic cleansing. The Museum's Simon-Skjodt Center for the Prevention of Genocide has expressed concern about the mounting evidence of genocide against the Rohingya. Two […]
Profs and Pints presents: "Racism and Evolution," with Rui Diogo, associate professor of anatomy at Howard University's College of Medicine and resource faculty member at George Washington University's Center for […]
Profs and Pints presents: “Christianity and Climate Change,” with Beth Norcross, adjunct professor at Wesley Theological Seminary and founding director of the Center for Spirituality in Nature. In a seminal […]
Join us for FREE special event: Sensory Friendly Visits with Santa for children with special needs. A softer environment with lower lights and sound and limited lines will be created. […]
Since 1988, the Washington Business Hall of Fame has recognized the professional and philanthropic contributions of outstanding business leaders in our region who have made Greater Washington the city that […]
Public opinion polls show that most Americans disapproved of Nazism during the 1930s and 1940s. Yet, the majority of Americans also hoped to stay out of war in Europe, and many opposed admitting refugees fleeing from Nazism. This program will examine polls from the era—which are featured in the Museum’s new exhibition—and explore important questions […]
Maggie McFly's, a new restaurant is opening soon! Maggie McFly's is hosting a open hire event in Springfield Town Center Mall, in the Grand Court, next to Starbucks. We are hiring for all positions! Please bring your resume and we will see you there! See local dates and times below! November 29th 3pm-7pm November 30th […]
Make spirits bright this holiday season at Friends of the National Zoo’s (FONZ’s) annual BrewLights bash! From 6 to 9 p.m. on Nov. 29, come to the Smithsonian’s National Zoo […]
Splurge Jewelry Boutique will be featuring their latest collections in jewelry, outerwear and gifts for your holiday shopping Friday, November 30 from 12-8 pm. Stop by to find unique and […]
You're invited to celebrate Holidays through History with Anderson House, Dumbarton House, and Woodrow Wilson House, this Friday, November 30th. Enjoy tours of three festively decorated historic houses, enjoy historic […]
Sketch comedy group Bad Medicine is back at the Unified Scene Theater with a brand new sketch show. Join us for raucous nights on Friday and Saturday as we explore […]
A profound songwriter, Chris Smither draws deeply from the blues, American folk music, modern poets, and philosophers. Reviewers continue to praise his dazzling guitar work and gravelly voice. “His songbook […]
The Bella Italia Market, a marketplace of quality Italian goods and services, will take place on Sat., Dec. 1 from 10 am to 6 pm, and Sun. Dec. 2 from 10 am to 5 pm. There will be a Designer Fashion Show with original Italian designs on Sat. Dec. 1 at 4 pm. The Market […]
Join us for the 13th annual MetroCooking DC Show! Spend the day experiencing the many culinary highlights of MetroCooking DC. Enjoy celebrity chef cooking demos by Emeril Lagasse & Carla Hall, appearances by Lidia Bastianich & Bethenny Frankel, shopping from 250+ specialty food vendors, unlimited samples from DC’s hottest restaurants in the Grand Tasting, hands-on […]
Come and get into the joyful spirit of the holidays in Virginia’s beautiful horse country as the Town of Middleburg celebrates Christmas on Saturday, December 1. The festivities begin at 8 a.m., with Breakfast with Santa and a silent auction at the Middleburg Community Charter School. At 11 a.m. the Middleburg Hunt takes to the […]
Enjoy an interactive open house, send cheer to a servicemember, join carolers in song, make a festive stocking ornament, and sample sweets from 100 years ago. In the spirit of the Peters’ postwar service, Tudor Place will be collecting Toys for Tots, and new, warm men's crew socks that So Others Can Keep Striding will […]
Whittle School & Studios welcomes you to its Whittle Readers event, where children's author Valerie Tripp, author of multiple books in the acclaimed American Girls Collection, will lead an interactive […]
Come on a Netwalk with Senior Attorney, Jonathan Parthum and learn why Intellectual Property (IP) protection should not be neglected in a crowded marketplace. IP is one of the most […]
An operetta dedicated to American composer Victor Herbert.
The Washington Men's Camerata presents: Christmas with the Camerata –Enjoy perennial holiday classics, along with new and inventive arrangements of some of your favorite songs of the season. This concert […]
In partnership with the Smithsonian National Museum of American History, Dumbarton Concerts welcomes all 18 members of the Smithsonian Jazz Masterworks Orchestra led by Artistic Director Charlie Young in a […]
Sketch comedy group Bad Medicine is back at the Unified Scene Theater with a brand new sketch show. Join us for raucous nights on Friday and Saturday as we explore […]
“Imagine a New Orleans street band playing Indian Bollywood tunes with a go-go beat — you can’t? Then just listen, because your day is about to get better. It’s a […]
40+ working art studios in the historic Jackson School at 30th and R, NW, are open for exploring.
Whittle School & Studios welcomes you to learn more about the opportunities this global school will provide your children and the greater Washington area, through a presentation and Q&A session. […]
Join us for a free sketching session in the Museum! Artists of all ages are invited to sketch alongside Anne Marie Paquette. All materials are provided. Please contact Anne Marie, […]
Profs and Pints presents: “Pearl Harbor in Perspective,” with Richard Thornton, professor of history and international affairs at George Washington University and president of the Institute for the Study of Strategy and Politics, and James Perry, institute co-director. Friday, December 7th, is Pearl Harbor Day, marking the anniversary of the deadly Japanese attack on U.S. […]
Recalling the roaring hearths and roars of laughter that make up Christmas in Irish families, virtuoso fiddler Eileen Ivers interweaves age-old Wren Day songs, beloved American carols, and even a […]
An exhibition that features artwork from local artists across a variety of mediums. Hosted by Julian Wines, the goal of each event is to create an intimate atmosphere where guests can interact with featured artists and their work. Enjoy select varietals from Julian Wines paired with the finest hors d’ oeuvres by Chef Maziar Farivar […]
An exhibition that features artwork from local artists across a variety of mediums. Hosted by Julian Wines, the goal of each event is to create an intimate atmosphere where guests can interact with featured artists and their work. Enjoy select varietals from Julian Wines paired with the finest hors d’ oeuvres by Chef Maziar Farivar […]
Recalling the roaring hearths and roars of laughter that make up Christmas in Irish families, virtuoso fiddler Eileen Ivers interweaves age-old Wren Day songs, beloved American carols, and even a […]
Profs and Pints presents: “Nightmares Before Christmas,” a discussion of Krampus and other dark holiday lore, with William Egginton, professor of humanities and director of the Alexander Grass Humanities Institute […]
Celebrate the season and the Centennial of the end of World War I with a festive evening at Tudor Place. Tour the mansion by “candlelight,” viewing decorations inspired by 1918 post-war Christmas celebrations. Enjoy light refreshments inspired by food and drink at home and on the front lines a century ago. The perfect evening for […]
Burma’s Muslim Rohingya minority has faced severe discrimination and persecution for decades by the Burmese government. In recent years, the Rohingya population has suffered mass atrocities, including crimes against humanity and ethnic cleansing. The Museum's Simon-Skjodt Center for the Prevention of Genocide has expressed concern about the mounting evidence of genocide against the Rohingya. Two […]
Visit with Santa every Wednesday from 5:30-7:30pm for free and let him know what’s on your list! Bring your own camera. Pets are welcome! Dates: December 5 – December 19 Visits with Santa will be hosted in the Community Room located at 1601 Village Market Blvd Suite 100 Leesburg, VA 20175 next to Plow & […]
Cirque du Soleil is thrilled to return to the Washington area with its coolest arena show yet - Cirque du Soleil’s CRYSTAL. This unique arena production showcases synchronized, freestyle and extreme skating alongside circus disciplines such as swinging trapeze, aerial straps and hand to hand. Show Schedule – Wednesday, December 5 through Sunday, December 9, […]
Please join us at our annual Holiday Pop-Up Shop! Enjoy cocktails + light bites, and be the first to check off your Christmas list with 25% off SCOUT. Additional gifts, clothing, and accessories will be available, too! Can't make it opening night? Other times to shop this 4 day extravaganza: December 6-8, 10AM-2PM
Come to our FREE open house to meet Santa and enjoy cookies, refreshments, a book drive, and a taste of history!
Burma’s Muslim Rohingya minority has faced severe discrimination and persecution for decades, perpetrated by the Burmese government. In recent years, the Rohingya have suffered mass atrocities, including crimes against humanity […]
Profs and Pints presents: “Our Troubled Saudi Ties,” with Hussein Ibish, senior resident scholar at the Arab Gulf States Institute. Since the 1940s, the partnership between Riyadh and Washington has been a mainstay of Middle East security and US foreign policy. It has survived serious disputes such as the 1973 oil embargo, decades of Arab-Israeli […]
Excited to announce that Everlane is taking its Grade-A cashmere on the road. Each weekend in December, The Cashmere Tour will visit one of our favorite cities, including DC! The Cashmere Tour kicks off in DC, followed by NYC and Boston, giving customers the chance to shop Everlane’s $100 cashmere collection, specially prewrapped for holiday […]
Dana Tai Soon Burgess will speak at the event. RSVP to Richard Selden richard@georgetowner.com.
Please join us for an informal conversation about Whittle School & Studios with Stephanie Fitzgerald, Head of Early Learning Center, and Susanna Stossel, Head of Lower School. This event will […]
WTCDC presents Winternational, an exciting celebration showcasing the cultural and culinary traditions of Washington’s diplomatic community. This festival has the atmosphere of a bustling global marketplace with each embassy promoting […]
Join us to learn more about Whittle’s vision for mindful and healthy approaches to the college admissions process and ongoing success at university. This panel discussion will feature speakers from […]
Enjoy the historic mansion, festooned with 1918 WWI-themed festive decorations and installations. Then make your way along the twinkling North Garden path to the Dower House where you can sip, savor and socialize over seasonal hors d’oeuvres, confections, cocktails and other libations. Ages 21+.
In honor of World AIDS Day, join us for our screening of Buddies. In the 1985 film "Buddies" we follow the memories and insights of a man in his final […]
Presented by the Duke Ellington School of the Arts' award winning show choir, Voices in Motion. The first half of the show is the opera "Amahl and the Night Visitors" […]
Join The Barnes and Hampton Celtic Consort for an inviting candlelit Christmas celebration that "goes down as smoothly as a mug of hot cider" (The Washington Post). Weaving together the delicate and timeless sounds of the Celtic harp, lute, pipes, bodhran, flutes, and recorders with the poetry of Dylan Thomas, the Celtic Consort performs a […]
Join Chef David Deshaies and the staff at Central Michel Richard for Sweet Hope, a Dessert Reception, to benefit the children of St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. The tradition continues […]
Celebrate the holiday season at Glen Echo Park’s annual Winter’s Eve event. FREE activities including holiday crafts, sing-alongs, story-telling, holiday portrait sessions, open studios, and a hot chocolate bar. Browse and buy fine artworks at the Holiday Art Show & Sale and at resident artist studios.
Presented by the Duke Ellington School of the Arts award-winning show choir, Voices in Motion! The first half of the concert is the opera Amahl and the Night Visitors and […]
Join fellow teens and families for an elegant tea and tour of Tudor Place celebrating the Centennial of the end of World War I.
: The Jewish Genealogical Society of Greater Washington (JGSGW) will present “DNA and the Golden Rule: The Law and Ethics of Genetic Genealogy”, taking place at Beth El Hebrew Congregation […]
Experience an international holiday tradition when tuba players gather at Village at Leesburg to play the sounds of the season! Located in Village Plaza.
Celebrate the season with this beloved holiday service of readings and music, in the tradition of King’s College, Cambridge. Performed in the serene and radiant beauty of candlelight, the program […]
Profs and Pints presents: "Life at Earth's Poles," with Chris Parsons, research affiliate at Glasgow University and former director of the environmental science program at George Mason University. At a […]
Profs and Pints presents: "Answers from an Asteroid," with Dante Lauretta, professor of planetary science at the University of Arizona and principal investigator for NASA's OSIRIS-REx mission to explore the asteroid Bennu. Where did we come from? What is our destiny? Asteroids, the leftover debris from the solar system formation process, can answer these questions […]
2018 Ina Levine Annual Lecture ALAN STEINWEIS is professor of history and Miller Distinguished Professor of Holocaust Studies at the University of Vermont. In this Ina Levine annual lecture, he will discuss the attempted assassination of Adolf Hitler by German cabinetmaker Georg Elser in 1939. Dr. Steinweis will examine several aspects of Elser’s story: the […]
RON PAPPALARDO - Author, Lecturer, Minister, Medium “How our marriage survived tragedy and became stronger” Ron Pappalardo is the author of 4 books, including “Reconciled by the Light”. He is an international lecturer, a teacher, and medium, who lives in Cary, North Carolina with his wife of 36 years, artist Constance Pappalardo. He studied theology […]
Please join us for a presentation on the innovation of school lunch by Dan Giusti, Whittle School & Studios Executive Chef in Residence. Following his career as Executive Chef at […]
Profs and Pints presents: “Nation of Drunkards," a history of alcohol in America, with Matthew R. Pembleton, adjunct lecturer at American University, fellow at the DC Policy Center, and author […]
Please join us for an informal conversation about Whittle School & Studios with Marek Beck, Head of Middle School, and Ara Brown, Head of Upper School. Refreshments will be provided.
Presented by the Duke Ellington School of the Arts' award-winning show choir, Voices in Motion! The first half of the concert is the opera Amahl and the Night Visitors and […]
AF is the pop-up that combines the best of a food and beverage smorgasbord with a fashion and lifestyle flea market. AF puts a spotlight on authentic, high quality products […]
Due to many requests for a second Estate Sale of Lily Spandorf Art, we will be hosting a follow-up to the first sale. All artwork remains at a reduced price. […]
You are invited to celebrate the warm spirit of the season at the Washington National Cathedral. Enjoy jubilant, wondrous music performed by chorus, organ, and brass. A favorite Washington, DC […]
Presented by the award-winning Duke Ellington School of the Arts Show Choir, Voices in Motion! The first half is the opera Amahl and the Night Visitors and the second half […]
NCE PUTS THE SPOTLIGHT ON EXTRAORDINARY YOUNG MUSICIANS FOR HOLIDAY CONCERT! What better way to celebrate the holiday season than with the music of Strauss, Bach, Leroy Anderson and some dazzling young artists? NCE's holiday concert will bring classical masterpieces and holiday favorites from the Baroque to the present together on one program for all. […]
Glad tidings we bring with a selection of our favorite holiday carols and seasonal classics performed by the Choral Arts Chorus and Youth Choir. We’ll combine traditional favorites and choral jewels of the season with masterpieces performed by soprano soloist Esther Heideman. Bring the entire family for a concert of festive treats that will leave […]
Light Up The Season is a family-friendly community fundraising event to benefit Children’s National to be held on at Four Season’s Hotel in Washington, DC. It is co-hosted by Children’s […]
You are invited to celebrate the warm spirit of the season at the Washington National Cathedral. Enjoy jubilant, wondrous music performed by chorus, organ, and brass. A favorite Washington, DC […]
Motets for the Advent and Christmas season including: Johann Ludwig Bach Uns ist ein Kind geboren J.S. Bach Komm, Jesu, Komm! BWV 229 This holiday season, join the Consort for […]
Capriccio Baroque is thrilled to present Justin Taylor in his Washington DC debut. Justin took First Prize at the world's most prestigious harpsichord competition, the International Musica Antiqua in Bruges, […]
Profs and Pints presents: “Meet the Snow Maiden," a discussion of Russia's beloved winter folktale with folklorist Philippa Rappoport of George Washington University. Having captivated Profs and Pints audiences with […]
This performance is featured as part of the Kennedy Center’s free daily performance series: http://www.kennedy-center.org/video/upcoming Si-Yo Music Society Foundation presents "Dazzling Strings," featuring Si-Yo Artists™ Virgil Boutellis-Taft (violin) and Jing […]
Alzheimer’s Drug Discovery Foundation, with Neiman Marcus Tysons Galleria and Mazza Gallerie, cordially invite you to join us for the Ninth Annual Great Ladies Luncheon & Fashion Show and the […]
Profs and Pints presents: “Robert Frost’s Winter,” with Michael Manson, former lecturer on literature at American University and past president of the Robert Frost Society. “Whose woods these are I […]
Be part of an Italian-American Christmas Eve tradition Friday-Saturday, December 21-22 and Monday, December 24, 5:30-10 pm! Experience our modern interpretation of this classic culinary celebration when we feature 7 […]
Bring the kids for an unforgettable holiday experience as the Choral Arts Chorus fills the concert hall with holiday classics just for them! We’ll take you on a merry tour […]
Follow the gumdrops to Tudor Place for a family-friendly gingerbread-house crafting palooza!
Follow the gumdrops to Tudor Place for a family-friendly gingerbread-house crafting palooza!
Be part of an Italian-American Christmas Eve tradition Friday-Saturday, December 21-22 and Monday, December 24, 5:30-10 pm! Experience our modern interpretation of this classic culinary celebration when we feature 7 […]
Bring the kids for an unforgettable holiday experience as the Choral Arts Chorus fills the concert hall with holiday classics just for them! We’ll take you on a merry tour […]
Be part of an Italian-American Christmas Eve tradition Friday-Saturday, December 21-22 and Monday, December 24, 5:30-10 pm! Experience our modern interpretation of this classic culinary celebration when we feature 7 […]
Celebrate the holidays amongst family and loved ones with an artisan-inspired traditional Christmas dinner in Degrees Bistro featuring a four course prix fix meal for $75 per person. Guests are […]
Join Jane Franklin Dance in a mini-camp for ages 7 - 11. Build physical skill and challenge creativity while exploring movement, theatre technique, and visual art. The two-day exploration includes […]
Experience the soulful sounds of yesteryear as LADIES IN THE DAY light up District Wharf this holiday season with a mix of classy, sassy renditions of jazz and blues classics […]
Join Jane Franklin Dance in a mini-camp for ages 7 - 11. Build physical skill and challenge creativity while exploring movement, theatre technique, and visual art. The two-day exploration includes […]
Ring in the New Year on December 30 with your little one at this special holiday Tudor Tots! Enjoy a festive, counting-themed storytime, then count down together at noon. Celebrate […]
Usher in the New Year with a glittery celebration of singing and dancing that will delight the senses. Salute to Vienna New Year’s Concert recreates the beauty of Vienna’s golden era and its elegance charms audiences of every age. An 18-year Washington tradition, this year’s concert will feature a brilliant new program of Strauss waltzes and sweeping melodies from beloved operettas performed […]
Ring in the new year the Italian way by dining on lentils, as a symbol of wealth, and pork, as a symbol of life’s fullness. Complimentary flute of Italian sparkling. We will have hats, noisemakers, confetti, streamers and floating balloons galore!
Chamber Orchestra: Schoenberg’s gorgeous and lush Opus 9 Kammersymphonie is a bold work that bravely straddles the line between high romanticism and free atonality. Hear it paired with music by Mozart, whose stunning C minor Serenade for 8 winds is featured in its entirety. Pianist A.J.Welch and company.
An Evening of Song: Long a beloved choral work, Brahms’ Liebeslieder Walzer are heard here in their original form for four solo vocalists and four-hands piano. Also featured are songs by Florent Schmitt, and Lili Boulanger, the vibrant French composer whose life was cut tragically short. A.J. Welch will be joined by singers Laura Choi […]
The Glen Echo Park Partnership is present, Somewhere Over the Sea, showcasing ceramic work by 2018 Labor Day Art Show’s Park View Artist Awardee Eunkyung Han. Han, originally from South Korea, started working in pottery as a hobby after moving to the United States and found inspiration with an influential teacher at Harvard’s ceramics studio […]
The Glen Echo Park Partnership is pleased to present “Ingrained: Sculpture and Furniture in Wood.” This exhibition celebrates the ways wood as a medium lends itself to diverse interpretations as both sculptural and functional forms. Three artists bring their own perspectives as they explore the beauty of wood. Alex Kasten’s wall-hung and sculptural forms explore […]
Depths of Strength is a collaboration between two artists, Cherie M. Redlinger and Klaudia Levin. Redlinger is a printmaker and Levin is a sculptor. The yin and yang of positive and negative space brings strength to their work. In this exhibition, two artists come together from different mediums to find one voice.
Profs and Pints presents: “Dreams of Intelligent Machines,” with Colin Allen, philosopher of science and adjunct in the Center for the Neural Basis of Cognition at the University of Pittsburgh. […]
Labelled “marvelously eclectic” by the LA Times, Paris Combo are returning to the US for their 20th tour in January 2019. The musically devious Parisians will be showcasing songs from […]
