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Inside the Garden Walls: Botanical Art by Anne Clippinger and Joan Ducore

Park View Gallery, Glen Echo Park 7300 MacArthur Blvd, Glen Echo

Botanical art is the melding of scientific accuracy and artistic sensitivity. This exhibit offers a look into the contemporary botanical art scene. As Clippinger and Ducore draw inspiration from their […]

Free

Focus On the Story International Photography Festival

John Hopkins School of Advanced International Studies 1740 Massachusetts Ave NW, Washington

For four days, Focus on the Story will convene some of the top names in photography for a series of outstanding keynote presentations, panel discussions, workshops, exhibits, portfolio reviews, photowalks and community events. Whether it’s shining a light on the unknown victims of human labor trafficking in Singapore or exploring how to merge fine arts […]

$239
Ongoing

Breaking News: Alexander Hamilton & Greetings From Washington

George Washington University Museum and The Textile Museum 701 21st Street NW, Washington

Drawing on the vast history of Washington D.C., two complementary exhibitions will look at how one man played a role in bringing the U.S. capital where it is and how […]

History Bites: Tea Tasting

Dumbarton House 2715 Q Street Northwest, Washington

Do you enjoy drinking tea? Are you interested in learning more about different teas from around the world? Then join us for a flavorful afternoon filled with tea education, tea tasting, and a tour of our collection centered on the taking of tea during the days of early America. We will be joined by a […]

Profs & Pints: Raccoons Unmasked

La Pop 1847 Columbia Ave. NW, Washington

Profs and Pints presents: "Raccoons Unmasked," with John Hadidian, urban wildlife expert and instructor in natural resources for Virginia Tech. Biologist John Hadidian spent more than 10 years hot on the trail of Washington DC's mischievous raccoons. Using radio transmitters and tracking collars, he followed the animals around the city throughout the night, studying their […]

$10 – $12

Roger Daltrey Performs The Who’s Tommy

Wolf Trap 1551 Trap Road, Vienna

Roger Daltrey, the legendary lead singer and founding member of The Who, performs the band’s extraordinary rock opera Tommy in full. Tommy (featuring favorites like “Pinball Wizard” and “Sparks”) is […]

$45 – $125