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National Museum of American History March Events

national Museum of American History 1300 Constitution Ave NW, Washington, DC, Washington D.C.

Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg “Great Americans” Medal Posthumous Presentation March 30; 6:30 p.m. ET Virtual Event, Free with Registration:  https://smithsoniannmah.swoogo.com/RBG  The late Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg, recognized for her groundbreaking commitment to gender equity and human rights, will posthumously receive the National Museum […]

All Aboard Our Heritage: Celebrating the Return of the Canal Boat

C&O Canal 3630 Water St NW, Washington

All Aboard Our Heritage: CELEBRATING THE RETURN OF THE CANAL BOAT! Thursday, April 28, 6:00-8:00 pm The Georgetown Heritage Board of Directors, and co-chairs Heather Muir Johnson and Brooke Stroud, […]

Emergence | Art Exhibition

Workhouse Arts Center 9518 Workhouse Way, Lorton

Justice Arts Coalition and Workhouse Arts Center present Emergence, an exhibition running from July 22 through October 16, 2022. Emergence features works by artists previously and currently confined to carceral […]

Free

National Philharmonic October and November Full Concert Schedule

National Philharmonic

October and November 2022 Full Concert Schedule: Sunday, October 16, 2022 at 2:00 p.m. at AMP by Strathmore A Very Silly VaudevilleLuke Frazier, conductor A Very Silly Vaudeville, an original […]

Smithsonian National Portrait Gallery Celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month

National Portrait Gallery 8th and F Streets NW, Washington

The Smithsonian’s National Portrait Gallery will celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month from Sept. 15 through Oct. 15 with virtual programs and an in-person festival highlighting Hispanic history, culture, traditions and stories. […]

Glenstone Museum’s Fall 2022 Exhibitions

Glenstone Museum

Glenstone Museum’s Fall 2022 Exhibitions to Include Presentations by R.H. Quaytman and Wade Guyton Glenstone Museum’s Fall 2022 Exhibitions to Include Presentations by R.H. Quaytman and Wade Guyton POTOMAC, MD, July […]

October at the Hillwood Estate Museum and Gardens

Hillwood Museum 4155 Linnean Ave. NW, Washington

October   On View   Grace of Monaco: Princess in DiorThrough January 8, 2023 Fashion and mementos from the legendary life of Princess Grace of Monaco are on view in […]

National Museum of Women in the Arts Fall Events

National Museum of Women in the Arts 1250 New York Avenue NW

Women, Arts, and Social Change ProgramsThe Tea: Like WaterFriday, October 7, 12–1 p.m.OnlineBaltimore-based musician Like Water is featured in this monthly online series where women musicians perform original work via […]

Washington Performing Arts 2022-2023 Season Schedule

WASHINGTON PERFORMING ARTS 2022/23 SEASONCHRONOLOGICAL SCHEDULE Hazel Scott 101st Birthday Celebration DANCE THEATRE OF HARLEM Virginia Johnson, artistic director FRI, OCT 7, 8 PM SAT, OCT 8, 2 PM & 8 […]

Smithsonian Associates Fall Programming

Smithsonian Associates

All in-person events: https://smithsonianassociates.org/ticketing/in-person/ Author Reza Aslan will discuss An American Martyr in Iran: Howard Baskerville on Oct. 12.   Authors Jodi Picoult and Jennifer Finley Boylan will join us in person […]

The Washington Ballet 2022-2023 Season

The Washington Ballet

Productions to include: NEXTsteps/NEW WORKS THE NUTCRACKER BALANCHINE! AURORA’S WEDDING + BALANCHINE THE SLEEPING BEAUTY Pre-season activities include The Washington Ballet’s first summer residency at the Chautauqua Institute and a […]

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

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

"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 […]

Imagination Stage: 6 Shows for 2022-2023

Imagination Stage 4908 Auburn Avenue, Bethesda

Imagination Stage Announces Six Shows for 2022-2023   BETHESDA, MD (June 14, 2022). Imagination Stage™, the metro DC region’s largest professional theatre for young audiences, announces its six shows for […]

Profs & Pints DC: Spirits Around the Place

Little Penn Coffeehouse 801 E Street, NW, Washington

Profs and Pints DC presents: “Spirits Around the Place,” a look at East Slavic beliefs in supernatural creatures and haunted spaces, with folklorist Philippa Rappoport of George Washington University. Traditional […]

$12 – $15