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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 […]

Enduring Traditions: Celebrating the World of Textiles

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

Around the globe, textiles have long played a role in celebrations, performances and religious observances. On the occasion of The Textile Museum’s centennial, Enduring Traditions explores the cultural significance of […]

Free

Drawing with Paint with William Demaria – Weekly – 6 Sessions

1675 Wisconsin Ave NW, Washington, DC 20007

Most artists who try to paint are pretty good at drawing but struggle with the transition between drawing and painting. Fortunately, every artist, even going back hundreds of years, has […]

$300

Holiday Framing Crash Course with William Demaria – Weekly – 3 Sessions

1675 Wisconsin Ave NW, Washington, DC 20007

Wednesday, December 3 to 17, 4 to 6 P.M. Crash course in frame making just in time for the holidays! Art always makes the best presents for the holidays. The only problem is it can cost upwards of $300 for the recipient to put a nice frame around it. Instead of buying a frame, why […]

$400

Holiday Framing Crash Course with William Demaria – Weekly – 3 Sessions

1675 Wisconsin Ave NW, Washington, DC 20007

Wednesday, December 3 to 17, 4 to 6 P.M. Crash course in frame making just in time for the holidays! Art always makes the best presents for the holidays. The only problem is it can cost upwards of $300 for the recipient to put a nice frame around it. Instead of buying a frame, why […]

$400

Resplendent Joy: Christmas Traditions from Spain and Portugal

Folger Shakespeare Library

Continuing a beloved tradition for the winter holidays, Folger Consort celebrates with festive music from Spain and Portugal. The performance will showcase lush, multi-voiced choral compositions set to sacred texts by the 16th-century Portuguese composer Vicente Lusitano, considered to be the first published Black composer of European music. Resplendent Joy also offers lively seasonal villançicos […]

$20 – $65

Native Art Market

Third Street and Maryland Avenue, SW, Washington, DC 20004 Third Street and Maryland Avenue, SW, Wasington

Make your holiday shopping special and support Indigenous artists. Visitors will have the unique opportunity to purchase traditional and contemporary handcrafted artworks, including beadwork, jewelry, paintings, photography, pottery, and sculpture. Visit the museum’s exhibitions, enjoy lunch at the Mitsitam Cafe, and join a curator-led tour. Kids can enjoy a make-and-take craft activity in the imagiNATIONS […]

Free

Chanukah in the Dark

DCJCC - Theater J 1529 16th St NW, Washington, DC

When the lights go out during Chanukah, Max and family begin sharing songs, stories, and traditions – only to discover the lights they needed and the miracles they searched for were in their midst all along. Perfect for ages 5 and up. Join us December 14 for a Chanukah Party at 10am and then a […]

https://www.edcjcc.org/theater-j/show/chanukah-in-the-dark/

Modern Nutcracker Ballet – Christmas Legend

Artspace Silver Spring 801 Sligo Avenue, Silver Spring,

Aru Dell'Arte Dance Company is bringing The Nutcracker into the 21st century. Once upon a time - more than magic was about to happen the night before Christmas. This show presents themes of human compassion, love, and friendships while spinning a well-known holiday tale and putting out fun, cool vibes. Aru Dell'Arte is determined in […]

$28 – $71

Modern Nutcracker Ballet – Christmas Legend

Artspace Silver Spring 801 Sligo Avenue, Silver Spring,

Aru Dell'Arte Dance Company is bringing The Nutcracker into the 21st century. Once upon a time - more than magic was about to happen the night before Christmas. This show presents themes of human compassion, love, and friendships while spinning a well-known holiday tale and putting out fun, cool vibes. Aru Dell'Arte is determined in […]

$28 – $71