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Smithsonian’s National Portrait Gallery Announces Upcoming Exhibitions through Winter 2023 I Dream a World: Selections from Brian Lanker's Portraits of Remarkable Black Women Part I: July 8, 2022–Jan. 29, 2023 Part II: Feb. 10, 2023–Sept. 10, 2023 Credit information: Septima Poinsette Clark by Brian Lanker, gelatin silver print. National Portrait Gallery, Smithsonian Institution. © Brian Lanker Archive. […] 
"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 cooperative exhibition includes loans from the National Museum of American History. "Nation of Speed" will open in fall 2022 and is projected to be open for 10 […] 
Artist Tuan Andrew Nguyen creates multimedia installations that blend fact, memory, myth, and mysticism and use lush imagery to draw out these entanglements. By digging deep into archives and collaborating with communities, his projects weave together many voices to reveal other truths about — and strategies of repair from — colonial violence. In this Washington, DC debut, his video […]
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DC’s Scena Theatre presents an epic theatrical event. Join us for a modern reimagining of the famous tragedy AJAX by the Greek writer / philosopher, Sophocles. This powerful and contemporary production is reset in today’s war-torn Middle East. John Tipton's acclaimed translation showcases the plight of today's US soldier with raw vitality and deep compassion. […]
$25 – $45
The Kreeger Museum and The Washington Print Club are pleased to present The DMV Collects the DMV, on view at The Kreeger Museum from October 26, 2024 to February 1, 2025. Join us for the event's final few days!
Free – $15
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Profs and Pints DC presents: “Trump and the World,” on foreign policy and the new Trump administration, with Garret Martin, professorial lecturer in foreign policy and global security at American University and co-director of its Transatlantic Policy Center. Considerations of foreign policy rarely do much to determine the outcome of US presidential elections. The 2024 […]
$13.50 – $17.
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ReelAbilities Film Festival – Opening Night Thursday, January 30 @ 7:00 pm – 10:30 pm Breaking Barriers: The Intersection of Disability and Creativity 7pm-9pm (Film and Panel), 9pm-10:30pm (Reception) Location: Pozez JCC of Northern Virginia, 8900 Little River Turnpike, Fairfax Experience an inspiring evening as we explore the powerful intersection of disability and creativity. The […]
$20
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Join the Airmen of Note for the kick off of this year’s Jazz Heritage Series featuring Conrad Herwig! A New York-based trombonist acclaimed for his Latin jazz interpretations, Mr. Herwig has recorded over 25 albums and has performed with jazz giants such as Clark Terry, Buddy Rich and Miles Davis.
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After the death of his father, meek Jason finds an outlet for his anxiety at the Christian Puppet Ministry, in the devoutly religious, relatively quiet small town of Cypress, Texas. Jason’s complicated relationships with the town pastor, the school bully, the girl next door, and — most especially — his mother are thrown into upheaval […]
$44 – $64
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Robin Cormack discusses the changing views of Byzantine art and architecture from the late 19th century onwards. This presentation focuses on changing views of Byzantine art and architecture from the late 19th century onwards. It is in two parts. The first looks at the methodology of a group of British Arts & Crafts young architects […]
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This 3-hour workshop will demonstrate the keys of taking a photo. Whether using iPhone or a physical camera, you will leave with knowledge about how to take a beautifully lit, perfectly framed, and well put together photo. We will begin by reviewing what a photo is and how to understand it through different cultures and […]
$75
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The Kreeger Museum is pleased to present Simmie Knox: Selected Works, on view from February 15th through April 26th, 2025. Works on view include three abstract paintings from 1970 and one painted in 2024. This exhibition is presented under The Collaborative, a program developed by The Kreeger Museum in 2021 to support Washington-area artists. About […]
Free – $15
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The National Chamber Ensemble (NCE) invites you to an evening celebrating Valentine’s and some of Hollywood’s most romantic film scores. “Love at the Cinema” will feature a program of music and dance. NCE Artistic Director Leonid Sushansky (violin), Rosanna Butterfield (cello), and Carlos César Rodríguez (piano) - all virtuoso artists - will perform beloved themes […]
$20
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Glen Echo Park Partnership for Arts & Culture presents a Honky Tonk dance in our charming Bumper Car Pavilion! Dance to live music from Rusty Sal from 8:30pm–11:30pm. Includes a free two stepping lesson. Made up of an all-star cast of Baltimore Americana musicians, Rusty Sal is a sure-fire good time for lovers of classic […]
$15
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Join us Friday, February 21st in the Ballroom Back Room at Glen Echo Park for a sizzling hot night of Salsa presented by Glen Echo Park Partnership for Arts & Culture. We'll start at 7:30pm with a one-hour beginner lesson (free with the price of admission) followed by salsa dancing with a DJ from 8:30-11pm. […]
$12
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Join your United States Navy Band for an evening of chamber music at the Saint Bernadette Catholic Church in Springfield, Virginia! As one of their most unique concerts, the Chamber Music Recital Series features Navy musicians in solo and small group performances. This event is free, no tickets required. https://www.navyband.navy.mil/events
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This month we are partnering with the Children’s Department at the Palisades Neighborhood Library to bring a Kreeger First Studio Program. Young artists ages 3-5 and an adult companion are invited to spark their imagination as they explore the paintings, sculpture, and architecture of The Kreeger Museum. This program will include a museum tour, story […]
$10
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February 23 — Tour (self-guided): 2pm — Magic Show: 3pm in the Secret Gatehouse — Cash Bar ABOUT RICH BLOCH One of the busiest corporate entertainers in the world — Richard Bloch is a frequent headliner on Las Vegas and Atlantic City stages. He is a five-time nominee for Stage Magician of the Year, a […]
$58
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Exit the small rural town of Benzonia, Michigan—founded in 1858 by the Reverend Charles Bailey—and you’ll see a curious thing: the sign bidding you to “come back again” abuts a second sign that simultaneously welcomes you to the equally small town of Beulah, founded 22 years later by the very same Reverend Charles Bailey. Small […]
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The Duke Ellington School of the Arts Vocal Department performs at Holy Trinity in a celebration of Black History Month Friday, February 28, 2025 at 7:00pm Holy Trinity Catholic Church 3513 N St, NW Washington, DC 20007 Admission is free; your donation is welcome at the door.
Free
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Immerse yourself in the color and spirit of Haitian art by exploring Spirit & Strength: Modern Art from Haiti. Enjoy a Haitian dance ensemble Troupe Zetwal performance, make your own collage art, see works by Project Runway fashion designer Prajjé O. Jean Baptiste, hear a talk by bestselling author Edwidge Danticat, and much more! All […]
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The DC Chamber Orchestra returns to Columbia Heights with "Awakenings", the second in its three-part "Metamorphosis" series exploring the stages of composers' maturation and the progression of classical music styles. This performance is a benefit for Loaves & Fishes whose mission is to feed the hungry and homeless of DC's Ward 1. 50% of tickets […]
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