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National Air & Space Museum’s “Nation of Speed”

National Air and Space Museum National Air and Space Museum, efferson Drive, Åland Islands

"Nation of Speed"National Air and Space MuseumOpens Oct. 14, 2022For more information: https://www.si.edu/exhibitions/nation-speed%3Aevent-exhib-6030The new gallery "Nation of Speed" explores the deep-rooted connection between people and machines through the history they made together. This […]

Intaglio Without Acid: Copper Plate Engraving & Drypoint with William Demaria

Washington Printmakers Gallery 1675 Wisconsin Ave, NW, Washington, DC, United States

Weekly Classes – 12 weeks - Adults When most people think of intaglio printmaking, they think of etching. Etching is a beautiful art practice but fundamentally it requires acid. The […]

$480.00

Local Flavor/Local Artists – 2nd Annual DMV Exhibition at CFAC

Calloway Fine Art & Consulting 1643 Wisconsin Ave NW, Washington, DC, United States

Local Flavor/Local Artists -2nd Annual DMV Exhibition March 9th - April 6th, 2024 - Opening Reception: Saturday, March 9th 3-5pm Georgetown Spring Arts Walk: Saturday, March 23rd 12-5pm Calloway Fine […]

Secret Gardens of Asia

O Museum in The Mansion 2020 O Street, NW, Washington, DC, United States

Top 5 historic venues to explore - in the world! -Smithsonian.com Merging the cultural richness of Asia and Washington, DC, this exhibit showcases the diverse beauty and creativity that the gift of spring brings. Viewers will walk through imaginative urban gardens — inside and out — filled with sculpture, plants, flowers, porcelain and art. This […]

$50

The Anxious Eye: A Conversation with Orit Hofshi and Shelley Langdale

National Gallery of Art, East Building 150 4th Street NW, Washington, DC, United States

Join us for a brief overview of The Anxious Eye exhibition by Shelley Langdale, the National Gallery's curator and head of modern and contemporary prints and drawings, followed by a conversation with artist Orit Hofshi, whose large-scale woodcut landscape Time…thou ceaseless lackey to eternity (2017) in the National Gallery’s collection is featured in the exhibition. […]

Free

Georgetown Spring Art Walk

Wisconsin Ave NW and Book Hill Galleries DC, United States

Join us for a celebration of spring, creativity and art at the Georgetown Spring Art Walk on March 23rd, 2024 from 12:00 PM - 5:00 PM. The event will feature ten local venues showcasing a diverse range of artwork, including paintings and mixed media pieces plus art workshops and more! Throughout the day, you'll have […]

Free

Chamber Music with The United States Navy Band

Walker Chapel United Methodist Church 4102 N. Glebe Rd, Arlington, VA, United States

Join your United States Navy Band for an afternoon of chamber music at the Walker Chapel United Methodist Church! As one of their most unique concerts, the Chamber Music Recital Series features Navy musicians in solo and small group performances. Meditation from Thaïs Jules Massanet (1842-1912), arr. Mazuk MUC Andrew Skaggs, trombone MU1 Madeline Jarzembak, […]

Free

Capital City Symphony Presents: Let Inspiration Be Your Guide

Atlas Performing Arts Center 1333 H Street NE, Washington, DC, United States

Journey from sorrow to triumph in mere moments with Brahms’ vivid Tragic Overture as CCS opens its penultimate concert of the season. The concert’s emotional adventure continues as Coleridge-Taylor’s Ballade sweeps us away with drama and lush romance, showcasing the influences of 19th-century composers whose work he’d studied. And finally, we join Mendelssohn on his […]

$16 – $35

National Chamber Ensemble – Florence Price and Brahms

Gunston Arts Center (Theater One) 2700 South Lang St, Arlington, VA, United States

National Chamber Ensemble presents the music of two great Romantic composers Florence Price and Johannes Brahms, one American the other European and their diverse approach to the beauty of Romantic music. Join us as we welcome back the acclaimed clarinetist Julian Milkis (classical star and crossover artist, the only pupil of the great Benny Goodman) […]

$20

The Dawn of Peace: Music of The Civil War and The World Wars

First Congregational United Church of Christ 945 G Street NW, Washington, DC, United States

Join the Washington Men’s Camerata and Guest Director Scott Tucker for a stirring program centered on works from The Civil War and The World Wars, featuring choral works by Samuel Barber, Zoltán Kodály, Charles Gounod, Benjamin Britten, Joseph Gregorio, Byron Adams and others.

$4 – $60

Bach’s Passions and the Easter Story in Art

National Gallery of Art, East Building 150 4th Street NW, Washington, DC, United States

Senior lecturer, David Gariff, explores the powerful attraction of the story of the Passion of Christ for the composer and western artists. In Bach’s St. John and St. Matthew Passions, as well as in countless depictions in paintings and film, the drama of the Passion has served as an inspiration for profound musical and visual storytelling.  This hybrid […]

Free

Diem Jones and Francesco Garri Garripoli

O Museum in The Mansion 2020 O Street, NW, Washington, DC, United States

Join us for and inspiring afternoon as they present excerpts from their books and then offer discussions on consciousness crystallization and Qigong. Admission includes: --- Self Guided Tour of O Museum --- Cash Bar NOTE: --- Tour starts at 2pm --- Book signing at 3pm Books Available at Event _____________________ ABOUT THE BOOK: God: The […]

$30

She Comes First: A Tribute to Women’s History Month

801 E Street NorthwestWashington, DC, United States 801 E Street, Northwest Washington, DC, WA, United States

Seven women will take the stage on March 27, 2024, to share their incredible true stories. She Comes First is Story District’s annual Women’s History Month celebration. In this beloved event, we bring you an evening filled with authentic narratives, raw emotion, and unapologetic truth. From the heartwarming to the triumphant, these stories unfold in […]

$28

A Conversation: The Enduring Legacy of Frederick Douglass

Smithsonian's National Portrait Gallery

The renowned abolitionist, author and orator Frederick Douglass was the most photographed American of the 19th century. In conjunction with the National Portrait Gallery’s exhibition “One Life: Frederick Douglass,” this panel discussion will explore the ways Douglass used speeches, personal narrative and images to further his activism. Hear from the exhibition’s co-curators, John Stauffer, the […]

Free

PRIME

The Athenaeum 201 Prince Street, Alexandria, VA, United States

Presenting Jane Franklin Dance at Athenaeum, featuring a movement response to the works of Christine Ruksenas-Burton and recent dances by Ryan Carlough, Jane Franklin, Kelsey Rohr and Christopher Saunders. Houseless by Jane Franklin is danced to a poem of the same name by Bennie Herron. “Herron’s verse style is informed in part by the socially […]

$22 – $25

Easter Tour & Candy

O Museum in The Mansion 2020 O Street, NW, Washington, DC, United States

When: Friday, March 29 through Monday, April 1 Friday, March 29 and Saturday, March 30 from 9am to 7pm Sunday, March 31 and Monday, April 1 from 9am to 4pm Top 5 historic venues to explore - in the world! -Smithsonian.com Don your favorite Easter bonnet and attire (you could win a prize!) and celebrate […]

$50

Introduction to Basic Watercolor with Christine Vineyard

Washington Printmakers Gallery 1675 Wisconsin Ave, NW, Washington, DC, United States

Saturday, March 30 - 12 to 3:00 P.M. Students will learn how to use several different types of watercolor paints (tube, liquid and pencils) and approach them in a contemporary way using many household items to manipulate the paint. The class is designed as an introduction to watercolor painting and techniques and is great for […]

$75

Easter at National Presbyterian Church

National Presbyterian Church 4101 Nebraska Ave. NW, Washington, DC, United States

You are invited to celebrate Easter with us at National Presbyterian Church on Easter Sunday, March 31 at 8:30, 10:00 & 11:30 am. Come and discover the best news of all time: He is not here; for He is risen, as He said. Matthew 28:6 This season, we will journey together through Jesus’ sacrifice for […]

The Lure of Japan in 19th Century European and American Art

National Gallery of Art, East Building 150 4th Street NW, Washington, DC, United States

There was huge admiration for all things Japanese in the second half of the nineteenth century both in Europe and America. In this talk, senior lecturer, David Gariff, explores the late nineteenth-century vogue for “japonisme” in the art of Claude Monet, Edgar Degas, Mary Cassatt, James McNeill Whistler, William Merritt Chase, and others.  This hybrid lecture is offered […]

Free

The Wandering Princess

National Gallery of Art, East Building 150 4th Street NW, Washington, DC, United States

Director Kinuyo Tanaka’s first film in both color and Cinemascope is an epic about a woman caught in the torrents of history. Based on the memoirs of Hiro Saga, The Wandering Princess depicts the story of Ryuko (Machiko Kyo), an aristocrat who, at the outset of World War II, is forced to marry Futetsu (Eiji […]

Free

Webster’s Bitch

The Keegan Theatre 1742 Church Street, NW, Washington, DC, DC, United States

When their Editor-in-Chief gets caught using some unexpected profanity, the employees of Webster’s Dictionary find themselves at the center of an internet uprising over gender and obscenity in the age of social media. As office politics collide with ambition, morality, and lexicography, the future of the English language hangs in the balance. A comedy about […]

$55 – $65

Girls of the Night

National Gallery of Art, East Building 150 4th Street NW, Washington, DC, United States

With Girls of the Night, director Kinuyo Tanaka reunited with screenwriter Sumie Tanaka to explore the reformation of prostitutes. The film follows Kuniko (Hisako Hara), an escort who enters a rehabilitation center after the Prostitution Prevention Law in Japan prohibits her line of work. But creating a new life proves treacherous—wherever Kuniko goes, the past […]

Free

Artists at Work Speakers Series: Omrao Brown

Sitar Arts Center 1700 Kalorama Rd NW, Washington, DC, United States

Join Sitar Arts Center on Wednesday, April 10 at 6:30 PM to celebrate Jazz Appreciation Month with legendary jazz producer Omrao Brown, our featured guest for the second installment of the Artists at Work Speakers Series. Artists at Work gives you exclusive, behind-the-scenes access to DC's most exciting arts venues through the personal stories of […]

Free

Virtual America InSight: Verbal Description Tours

Online

Join the Smithsonian American Art Museum for a docent-led virtual tour designed for participants who are blind or have low vision. Discover highlights from the collection through rich verbal descriptions that invoke a multisensory experience. Free | Registration required Smithsonian American Art Museum Online

Free

Pattern and Paradox: The Quilts of Amish Women Gallery Talk

G Street Lobby, Smithsonian American Art Museum

Join Faith and Stephen Brown to celebrate their major gift of Amish quilts to the Smithsonian American Art Museum with an in-depth tour of Pattern and Paradox: The Quilts of Amish Women. The Browns will be joined by Leslie Umberger, SAAM's curator of folk and self-taught art, as they lead a discussion about Amish quilts […]

Free

“The Last Drop”—a riveting drama about economic collapse and survival!

DC Arts Center 2438 18th St. NW, Washington, DC, United States

World Premiere of a new Play! Western civilization collapses during an economic upheaval. Pestilence, violence and war drive people away from the cities. Mary and Joe survive in the sand-dunes desalinating sea water with a ramshackle still Joe has devised. They eat insects and any scarce crustaceans they are able to scavenge. Their love is […]

$45

Georgetown Main Street Flower Tour

City Tavern Club 3206 M Street N.W., Washington, DC, United States

Join us for the second annual Georgetown Flower Tour on April 13. Visit Georgetown Main Street local businesses to build a bouquet. The Flower Tour is part of Georgetown Main Street's Second Saturday program, have a look at our website for additional discounts and experiences happening April 13. What is the Flower Tour? Visit a […]

$40

Love Under the Crucifix

National Gallery of Art, East Building 150 4th Street NW, Washington, DC, United States

Love Under the Crucifix is a film about the tragic love of Ogin, the daughter of a master of the Japanese tea ceremony (Sado), and a Christian Samurai lord, Takayama Ukon, based on a novel by Kon Toukou. Ogin marries a wealthy merchant despite being in love with Ukon. She is also asked to become […]

Free

Complementary Color

Calloway Fine Art & Consulting 1643 Wisconsin Ave NW, Washington, DC, United States

Calloway Fine Art & Consulting is pleased to showcase the recent works of Matt Langley and Karen Sharer. Color is the thread that connects these two abstract artists. The styles differ but the color sensibility in their work is equally stunning. Together, Langley and Scharer's exhibition will be a beautiful complement of color.

CCS Creates

St. Mark's Capitol Hill 301 A St SE, Washington, DC, United States

Join musicians of Capital City Symphony for an evening of extraordinary chamber music. This special program celebrates the rich talent in our very own orchestra, and features original musical compositions by four of our multi-talented musicians. Don't miss this beautiful afternoon of music! Original chamber music compositions by: Andrew Acquaviva ~ Eric Hall ~ Daniel […]

Beyond the Studio Workshop: Pressed Flower Glass Frames with Hailey Rohn of Wildry

Smithsonian American Art Museum F Street and 8th Street NW, Washington DC, DC, United States

In this workshop, founder Hailey Rohn of Wildry will lead participants in creating ornaments made of pressed flowers in delicate glass frames. Wildry's mission is to create one-of-a-kind, beautiful floral art and goods to brighten your home in a local, sustainable way. Please note that space is limited for this program. Participants must register by […]

$15

Curator Tour of “Star Power: Photographs from Hollywood’s Golden Age by George Hurrell”

Smithsonian's National Portrait Gallery

Join the Portrait Gallery’s Senior Curator of Photographs Ann Shumard for a lively tour of “Star Power: Photographs from Hollywood’s Golden Age by George Hurrell.” These vintage prints from the 1930s and ‘40s feature Joan Crawford, Clark Gable, Bill “Bojangles” Robinson, Anna May Wong and more Golden-Age favorites!

Free

Artist Spencer Finch in Conversation

Smithsonian American Art Musuem McEvoy Auditorium

Join multidisciplinary artist Spencer Finch in conversation with Sarah Newman, SAAM’s James Dicke Curator of Contemporary Art. Finch is best known for his large-scale, site-specific works that explore changing landscapes, such as the Hudson River and Great Salt Lake. Through his work, he touches on the ideas of memory, environmentalism, the passage of time, and […]

Free

Artist Spencer Finch in Conversation

Smithsonian American Art Musuem McEvoy Auditorium

Join multidisciplinary artist Spencer Finch in conversation with Sarah Newman, SAAM’s James Dicke Curator of Contemporary Art. Finch is best known for his large-scale, site-specific works that explore changing landscapes, such as the Hudson River and Great Salt Lake. Through his work, he touches on the ideas of memory, environmentalism, the passage of time, and […]

Free

Take 5: Jazz at SAAM with Tyler Leak

Kogod Courtyard, Smithsonian American Art Museum G Street NW &, 8th St. NW, Washington DC, DC, United States

Celebrate a uniquely American art form with Take 5: Jazz at SAAM, a series of free, live performances in the Kogod Courtyard with North Carolina native percussionist Tyler Leak. Having studied with legendary creatives such as saxophonist Branford Marsalis, percussionist Ali Jackson, and bassist Aaron Mills, Leak has managed to cultivate a lane of his […]

Free

Earth Day Family Day

Kogod Courtyard, Smithsonian American Art Museum G Street NW &, 8th St. NW, Washington DC, DC, United States

Join SAAM and the National Portrait Gallery to celebrate Earth Day! Enjoy musical performances from Bash the Trash and other acts to learn how art and science can help protect the earth. Attendees can also enjoy nature-themed crafts and coloring pages as well as face painting for those ages 12 and under. A scavenger hunt […]

Free

Being in a Place

National Gallery of Art, East Building 150 4th Street NW, Washington, DC, United States

Join us for a post-screening discussion with filmmaker Luke Fowler, in person. Drawing on a wealth of unseen archival material, including sound recordings, film rushes, offcuts and unpublished notebooks, Luke Fowler’s new feature film focuses on Margaret Tait, one of Scotland’s most enigmatic filmmakers. The film takes one of Tait’s unrealized scripts for Channel 4 […]

Free

Tesla Quartet: “Rising Tides”

National Gallery of Art, West Building Located between 3rd and 9th Streets along Constitution Avenue NW Washington, DC 20001, Washington, DC

Commemorate Earth Day with the music of the Tesla Quartet. Tesla’s project, Rising Tides, inspired in part by the effect of climate change on the Chesapeake Bay Watershed, is both a reaction to climate change and a meditation on the rich wonders of our planet that the group strives to protect and preserve. The program […]

Free

Handi-hour

Renwick Gallery

Enjoy a night of DIY crafting, drinks, and fun at DC’s original craft happy hour. Learn how to make felt and yarn pom poms to fashion your own strand of garland. Enjoy light food, and beverages provided by ANXO cider. Light snacks, crafting materials, two drinks, and after-hours access to the Renwick Gallery are included […]

$25

Art Bites Gallery Talk

Renwick Gallery

Join SAAM’s research fellows for this lunchtime series of gallery talks as they share new discoveries about artworks on view. Learn the stories behind these objects and how each one tells us about an ever-changing culture in the United States. Elizabeth Fair, Smithsonian Institution Predoctoral Fellow, discusses Kay Sekimachi and Bob Stocksdale’s Marriage in Form.   […]

Free

The Art of Un-War

National Gallery of Art, East Building 150 4th Street NW, Washington, DC, United States

Join us for a post-screening discussion with director Maria Niro and artist Krzysztof Wodiczko, in person. Internationally renowned artist Krzysztof Wodiczko has dedicated his work and life to denouncing militarization and war. Maria Niro’s recent documentary, The Art of Un-War, follows Wodiczko’s trajectory from his birth in Warsaw during World War II and his expulsion […]

Free

Chasing That Which Is Not Me / Chasing That Which Is Me

National Gallery of Art, East Building 150 4th Street NW, Washington, DC, United States

Explore performance as a way of knowing with award-winning actress, playwright, and professor Anna Deavere Smith. Since 1980, Smith has been interviewing Americans through her project “On the Road: A Search for American Character,” which she eventually developed into a new form of theater. Delivered with segments of performance, these lectures will examine materials collected […]

Free

“Mama, I’m a Big Girl Now” – The Three Leading Ladies of “Hairspray”

The Alden 1234 Ingleside Ave., McLean, VA, United States

With Marissa Jaret Winokur, Laura Bell Bundy and Kerry Butler Saturday, June 8, 7 p.m. $75/$60 senior/$50 MCC tax district residents VIP $100/$85 senior/$75 MCC tax district residents VIP tickets include preferred seating and meet and greet after the show. The 20th anniversary of the original Broadway musical “Hairspray” is here! Reunited for the first […]