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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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What? Cancer Support Community (CSC) is hosting Comedy for a Cause, a benefit event that will harness the power of comedy to celebrate resilience and community while raising funds to help the organization provide vital […] |
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Auction on the Alley. Celebrating 30 years of supporting artists, art institutions, and the community Opening Reception and Bidding Friday, May 2, 6 to 8 pm, duration, 5/2-5/29 Auction Grand Finale Thursday, May 29, 6–8pm ($50 suggested donation) Location: Hillyer Art Space, 9 Hillyer Ct NW, Washington DC 20008 In celebration of its 30th anniversary, […]
Free – $50
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About Our Inaugural Benefit Gala You are invited to participate in the inaugural fundraising gala for PROJECT BLACKBIRD. The gala will be held during Mental Health Awareness Month on May 2, 2025, at The historic Watergate Hotel in Washington, D.C. Support raised from the gala will continue the essential work of PROJECT BLACKBIRD by allowing […]
Free – $500.00
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Join us Friday, June 6 for Art Walk in the Park at Glen Echo Park! Every First Friday, May - August from 6pm - 8pm, the Glen Echo Park Partnership hosts open studios and artist demonstrations in the Park's many visual arts studios and galleries. Each month features different activities, including hands-on art projects and/or […]
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Our 47th season comes to a close with a rare treat. We are delighted to welcome the renowned Borromeo String Quartet with the outstanding rising stars of the Verona Quartet in a special collaborative program of string octets. From brilliantly contrapuntal Enescu to sharp, edgy Shostakovich and closing with the genre-defining Mendelssohn, it is a […]
$48.00
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The mighty Galactic Empire is coming to Washington DC! Join the galaxy’s foremost progressive technical heavy metal Star Wars cosplay John Williams tribute band as they lay waste to Washington DC, Planet Earth. Prepare for an evening of the most impressive heavy metal. There’s no one to stop us this time! Event Information: Galactic Empire Band - Friday, May 2nd: […]
$20
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The Arts in Foggy Bottom Outdoor Sculpture Biennial runs May 3 through October 25, 2025. The show, Homeland|Hostland, launches on May 3rd at 2pm with a special tour by curator and creative producer Fabiola R. Delgado and artist presentations starting at 842 New Hampshire Avenue, N.W., Washington, D.C. 20037. The free sculpture show features 14 […]
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Please join us for an afternoon conversation with Lea Barcus, who will share how she transforms found objects into the intricate sculptural collages of “My Tiny Castles,” now on view […]
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Our weekly market, Capital Harvest on the Plaza (CHoP) features plenty of fresh foods and artisanal goods. The market's mission is to foster a sense of community, stimulate economic development […]
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Capital Arts Collective will be taking over Wilson Plaza on the first and third Wednesday of every month from 10:00 am - 2:00 pm. Locals and passersby can shop and […]
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Capital Arts Collective will be taking over Wilson Plaza on the first and third Wednesday of every month from 10:00 am - 2:00 pm. Locals and passersby can shop and explore a curated selection of items by the area's most talented creatives, including everything from jewelry, paintings, candles, custom-designed items, home goods, and more. Capital […]
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Profs and Pints DC presents: “Trump’s Second Term—An Early Assessment,” with Matthew Green, professor of politics at The Catholic University of America and scholar of Congress, federalism, and political parties. With the last day of April marking the end of President Trump’s first 100 days in office, it’s time to plan on a thorough and […]
$13.50 – $17.00
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Join us for the opening night of the 35th annual JxJ: DC Jewish Film & Music Festival, running May 8-18, 2025. With over 25 film screenings and an incredible lineup of concerts, we have something for everyone! Book your tickets today.
$16
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Hilarious, heartbreaking, and utterly unique, Falsettos is a contemporary musical about family, relationships, bar mitzvahs, baseball and AIDS. When Marvin leaves his wife Trina and son Jason to be with his lover Whizzer, tempers flare, problems escalate and everyone learns to grow up.
$54 – $64
Hilarious, heartbreaking, and utterly unique, Falsettos is a contemporary musical about family, relationships, bar mitzvahs, baseball and AIDS. When Marvin leaves his wife Trina and son Jason to be with his lover Whizzer, tempers flare, problems escalate and everyone learns to grow up.
$54 – $64
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Docent-led tours of an historic DC Beaux-Arts mansion. Complimentary tour, but reservations are required. Groups of four or fewer are welcome. Ages 12+ only. Shorts, jeans, flip-flops, and t-shirts are not permitted. Call (202) 939-1520 by noon on Thursday, May 8, to make a reservation.
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Docent-led tours of an historic DC Beaux-Arts mansion. Complimentary tour, but reservations are required. Groups of four or fewer are welcome. Ages 12+ only. Shorts, jeans, flip-flops, and t-shirts are not permitted. Call (202) 939-1520 by noon on Thursday, May 8, to make a reservation.
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Explore the visionary life and art of Elizabeth Catlett: A Black Revolutionary Artist. Catlett put race, gender, and class justice at the center of her work. She made art for the people and focused on the trials and triumphs of Black American and Mexican women. We will discuss the pivotal moments in her eight decade […]
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In this artist talk, Brocha Silvestre shares what he learned about our bio-diverse world during his time living in Bolivia and how this influenced his artistic practices and inspired his […]
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A monoprint is a form of printmaking in which an image is made from a smooth surface such as glass or plexiglass, coated in printing ink/acrylic. In contrast with other printing techniques, only one final image is made, making the technique closer to drawing or painting than other print processes. Inspired by abstract expressionists such […]
$100
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ABOUT LAURI WILLIAMSON: Lauri is the Chief Experience Officer at DC Tours and Events. she wears many hats—author, tour guide, event planner, gifting company owner, & storyteller—& she wouldn't have it any other way. With a passion for connecting with people & sharing the hidden stories of Washington, DC, she's built a career that blends […]
$40
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Join us for the conclusion to the 24-25 concert season arc entitled "Metamorphosis" when the DCCO presents "Rejuvenation", performing Lili Boulanger's "D'un matin du printemps", Prokofiev's first piano concerto, featuring soloist Daniel Wasse, and the ever-popular and dazzling "Scheherazade" by Rimsky-Korsakov.
$13
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This Memorial Day weekend the U.S. Air Force Band will be joined by Hamilton star Renée Elise Goldsberry for A Salute to Service: Honoring America's Heroes. Don't miss this exciting performance live at The Theater at MGM National Harbor. Ms. Goldsberry is best known for originating the role of Angelica Schuyler in the musical phenomenon […]
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Join Sitar Arts Center for the third and final installment in their 2025 Artists at Work Speakers Series. In celebration of National Photography Month, Sitar will explore the profound power of […]
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TWB returns to CityCenter this May 22-24 with three FREE performances at The Plaza at CityCenterDC! Each evening will feature a unique free program of classic pas de deux and energetic contemporary works by up-and-coming choreographers, all performed by the world-class artists of The Washington Ballet.
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This is a ZOOM class In this introduction to botanical dye printing, learn how to extract nature’s textures and colors to print on paper. Working with fresh leaves participants will learn how to make bundles to dye by boiling and steaming. During the workshop participants can work along with instructor and make several pieces. The […]
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Jane Franklin Dance presents a farewell performance at the Athenaeum, Alexandria. Celebrate 28 years of artistic creativity with works by Jane Franklin, a Forty+ Project premier by Emily Crews, dances in response to visual art by Elsabe Johnson Dixon and Sharon Fishel, and a reunion piece featuring former JFD company members. The evening concludes with […]
$23 – $28
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Crushing Colonialism is organizing our first-ever Decolonized Beatz: Indigenous World Pride event in Piscataway Land (so-called Washington, D.C.) on May 30 and June 1 at The REACH, at Kennedy Center and Atlas Performing Arts Center. This will be a space for queer Indigenous/Native artists to come together and share their stories on an international stage, […]
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Washington, D.C.– Decolonized Beatz Indigenous World Pride 2025 (DBIWP) is set to be a groundbreaking global event celebrating the creativity, resilience, and self-determination of 2SLGBTQIA+ Indigenous artists, performers, and storytellers. Taking place on May 30 at the Arena Stage and June 1, 2025, at the Atlas Performance Art Center on Piscataway Land (Washington, D.C.), DBIWP […]
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Decolonized Beatz Indigenous World Pride 2025 (DBIWP) is set to be a groundbreaking global event celebrating the creativity, resilience, and self-determination of 2SLGBTQIA+ Indigenous artists, performers, and storytellers. Taking place on May 30 at the Arena Stage and June 1, 2025, at the Atlas Performance Art Center on Piscataway Land (Washington, D.C.), DBIWP coincides with […]
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Washington Men's Camerata weaves a tapestry of emotions in a concert encompassing the elements. Experience the blossoming melodies of spring and warm harmonies of summer to the reflective tones of autumn and crystalline notes of winter. The chorus takes listeners on a journey through the changing tides of time with the music of Morley, Vaughan […] |
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Now in its third year, We Have Always Been Here is a five-part film and video series documenting queer freedom and unity, storytelling, and histories through the moving image. Schedule: Hail the New Puritan, Sunday, June 1, 2:00 p.m. Ticket of No Return, Sunday, June 8, 2:00 p.m. Being and About: Artists on Film, Sunday, […]
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Glen Echo Park is proud to collaborate with the office of Montgomery County Council President Evan Glass to present the 5th annual Pride Family Day! Be our guest at the Park to enjoy hands-on arts & crafts projects, FREE carousel tickets and Glen Echo Park Aquarium tickets (while supplies last!), a special family photo op […]
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