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Origami (paper-folding) is the Japanese traditional art still practiced in Japan commonly. Explore using Origami for your artwork! Naoko Kamioka, originally from Japan and an Origami Instructor shows an example. […]
The March, also known as The March to Washington, is a documentary by James Blue that captures the preparations and events of that historic day in 1963 when Dr. Martin […]
Join us for a lecture series about the bold transformation of modern art at the turn of the 20th century. Upending the traditional idea of art as a “mirror of […]
Come join us for an afternoon of art-making that merges writing and art! After introductions, we'll read a few haiku poems and write one or two of our own, then […]
Before it was a part of Washington, DC, Georgetown was an independent, bustling port city that boasted thriving trades in many goods, including slaves. At one point African Americans counted […]
This program of short films is a compendium of work made over a span of one hundred years by international artists and scientists, as well as pioneers and practitioners of […]
Two-step the night away with Arty Hill & the Long Gone Daddys Friday, August 15 in Glen Echo Park’s wonderful open-air covered Bumper Car Pavilion! From Baltimore, Md to Central […]
From New England to the Grand Canyon, travel through American landscapes alongside the artists who mapped and painted them. Join senior lecturer David Gariff for an exploration of works of […]
The 2025 Labor Day Art Show—the 54th anniversary of this event—will take place in the historic Spanish Ballroom at Glen Echo Park this year as it has for over half […]
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 […]
Artists traditionally spend a lot of time drawing the nude human form because it’s the fastest way to develop an understanding of human anatomy. Problematically, a lot more goes into […]
Experienced Art lawyer Richard Louis will explain what every Artist should know about the law and outline ways to start a business in Washington D.C. Richard will go over the […]
Pack a picnic blanket and snacks for activities in the National Gallery of Art’s Sculpture Garden! Educators from the National Museum of Natural History and National Gallery of Art will […]
Join us for a special centennial edition of our annual Celebration of Textiles community festival! This year, we’re highlighting the enduring textile traditions of cultures around the world, with special […]
The Irene & Richard Frary Gallery's second exhibition, "Strong, Bright, Useful & True: Recent Acquisitions and Contemporary Art from Baltimore," celebrates Johns Hopkins University's devotion to the Baltimore art community […]
Ancient Beacons Long for Notice is the third film in Dario Robleto’s trilogy engaging the history and legacy of the Golden Record. Attached to the deep space probe Voyager upon […]
The seasons are changing, and National Gallery Nights is back! Lace up your sneakers, zip up your backpack, sharpen your pencils, and tap into your inner child on their first […]
Art All Night is a collaboration between the DC Department of Small and Local Business Development (DSLBD), the DC Commission on the Arts and Humanities Department (DCCAH), DC Public Library […]
Experience Foggy Bottom in a whole new light (and sound!) Kick off your Art All Night DC adventure with an artful happy hour at MATERA Restaurant (inside The River Inn) […]
What happens when forgiveness collides with deeply buried grief? Acclaimed playwright Chelsea Marcantel offers a moving, thought-provoking exploration of reconciliation, faith, and family. After a tragic accident, a young woman […]
The alleyways of DC served a distinct purpose as a city planning feature, but they also provided a hidden safe space where escaped enslaved people and the economically disadvantaged could […]
Join us for a transformative two-hour creative experience where art meets mindfulness through the practice of neurographic art. Using vibrant acrylic paint markers, participants will be guided to create abstract, flowing patterns that reflect their inner thoughts, emotions, and subconscious mind after being led through a brief meditation. Neurographic art is a meditative drawing technique […]
Join us for a transformative two-hour creative experience where art meets mindfulness through the practice of neurographic art. Using vibrant acrylic paint markers, participants will be guided to create abstract, flowing patterns that reflect their inner thoughts, emotions, and subconscious mind after being led through a brief meditation. Neurographic art is a meditative drawing technique […]
The Last Battlefront, a one-hour non-partisan documentary film, looks at the history of Washington, D.C. to understand the District's struggles to restore citizens' basic rights of self-government. Washington, D.C. is […]
Join us for an evening with author James Grant at Coolidge House on Wednesday, September 17 at 6:00 PM. Kindly RSVP by September 12 to Colleen Stamos at cstamos@coolidgefoundation.org.
For the first time the Robert H. Smith Center for the Constitution at Montpelier is offering a seminar to the public. Three days with Constitutional Scholar Dr. Lynn Uzzell, exclusive […]
Join instructor Jeneen Piccuirro for a one hour all-levels yoga practice in our serene outdoor Sculpture Garden. Please bring your own yoga mat, water, and any other yoga props you […]
3,000+ high-quality used books for sale! Saturday, Sept. 20, 10 - 11 am: Early admission for Georgetown Library Friends members Memberships available at the door. Saturday 11 am - 3 […]
Children’s Book and Learning Festival Brings Stories and Activities to Downtown DC September 20 WASHINGTON (Sept XX, 2025) — The Children’s Book and Learning Festival will return on Saturday, Sept. […]
To celebrate opening weekend of Photography and the Black Arts Movement: 1955-1985, join us for a conversation between exhibition artist Carla Williams and exhibition co-curator Deborah Willis, university professor and […]
This signature C&O Canal Trust event, held under the stars beside the canal, is the largest annual fundraising event in support of the C&O Canal National Historical Park. Guests will […]
On Sunday, September 21, 2025 (from 11 am until 2 pm), Foggy Bottom West End Main Street and Litbox are teaming up to host the first-ever Foggy Bottom Book Crawl: […]
Celebrate the opening of Photography and the Black Arts Movement, 1955–1985 with this overview by exhibition curators Philip Brookman, the National Gallery’s consulting curator of photographs, and Deborah Willis, university […]
This selection of short videos includes four titles by Ulysses Jenkins, whose video Two Zone Transfer is installed in the exhibition Photography and the Black Arts Movement: 1955-1985. Jenkins’s video […]
THE ART OF THE HIGH HOLIDAYS brings Rosh Hashanah (Head of the Year) and Yom Kippur (Day of Atonement) to life through 1,500 years of Jewish art. The presentation offers […]
In this talk, Evelyn Lincoln, 2025–2026 Kress-Beinecke Professor at the National Gallery’s Center for Advanced Study in the Visual Arts, will guide us through the remarkable world of Leonardo and […]
Welcome to the 2025 Immigration Film Fest! The Immigration Film Fest is hosted by KAMA DC, a volunteer-run nonprofit dedicated to providing a platform for immigrants and refugees in the DMV […]
Music is a force of freedom, resistance, refuge and change. Yet in the digital age, where access feels limitless, artists remain bound by an industry that profits from steaming their […]
In these turbulent times, it is crucial that we develop peaceful minds to enable the emergence of a more harmonious world. The format of this class was designed by Venerable […]
Music is a force of freedom, resistance, refuge and change. Yet in the digital age, where access feels limitless, artists remain bound by an industry that profits from steaming their […]
On September 29 at 1 pm, Georgetown Village is hosting a Mah Jong open house. If you have been wanting to learn how to play, and are interested in joining […]
Lottery opens Monday, September 29, at 10:00 a.m. and closes Thursday, October 2, at noon. A limited number of walk-up tickets are available. Fashion. Photography. Self-expression. You can find all […]
Grand Kickoff: Spicez at the Georgetown Pantry! We’re thrilled to announce that Spicez is now at the Georgetown Pantry every Saturday and Sunday from 10 AM – 3 PM! Step […]
Two days of interactive programming explore the mastery of natural dyeing traditions in Türkiye. Through workshop and show-and-tell sessions, participants will gain a comprehensive understanding of natural dyes, including historical, […]
María Berrío’s A Sunburst Restrained is the inspiration for this interactive conversation. Join us for a one-hour virtual session and share your observations, interpretations, questions, and ideas about this work […]
Take an “awe walk” through a panoramic landscape. Practice slowing down and activating your senses to the present moment. Explore transcendentalist philosophy and its relationship to awe. During this 90-minute […]
In honor of the exhibition Photography and the Black Arts Movement: 1955-1985, literary activist E. Ethelbert Miller presents on Amiri Baraka’s Black Magic Poetry 1961-1967 and the influence of the […]
Work with Trap Bob, who utilizes digital illustration and animation to share stories and bridge the gap between her message and her audience. You’ll explore both mediums and walk away with inspiration […]
Thursdays, October 9 to November 20. 2025 - 6 to 8 pm This course is designed to help participants get comfortable with drawing, painting and mixed media. Through a series […]
This isn’t fiction. These are true stories from moments when something just felt... off. Someone sees something they can’t explain. A normal night shifts. Suddenly, nothing feels real. That’s what […]
Quilt Show and Artisan Boutique Friday, October 10, 2025 – 9 am to 6 pm and Saturday, October 11, 2025 – 9 am to 4 pm NeedleChasers of Chevy Chase […]
Join the DC Chamber Musicians as we launch our 2025-26 season with a collection of beautiful modern and contemporary works. The program lasts 90 minutes, with one 10 minute intermission On the program: Eric Ewazen Roaring Fork Quintet for Wind Instruments Darius Milhaud Suite for Violin, Clarinet and Piano Alan Hovhaness Lake Samish Sergei Prokofiev Flute Sonata in D major The historic Lyceum is located in the heart of Old Town Alexandria. Small lot with limited parking available. Metered street parking generally available. King St. Metro station is about 12 blocks away.
As autumn begins and the air turns crisp, let's gather to honor this season of transition through the art of scroll-making. Using journaling and collage, you’ll create a personal scroll […]
Hear legendary French harpsichordist Pierre Hantaï perform the sumptuous, stately, and oh! so compelling music of G.F. Handel in the elegant, intimate Ballroom of the Embassy of France's La Maison […]
Grammy-nominated artist and bestselling author Jessie Reyez will be in DC on Wednesday, October 15 for a one-night-only book talk at Lincoln Theatre celebrating her latest poetry collection, The People's […]
Join us for a virtual panel exploring the concept of accessibility in urban infrastructure and design. Panelists will discuss urban accessibility as a critical component of city life that impacts […]
"Disarming Girls" tells the extraordinary true story of Hannie Schaft, Truus Oversteegen, and Freddie Oversteegen—three young women who became unexpected heroes of the Dutch resistance in the Nazi-occupied Netherlands. As […]
Saturday, October 18, 2025 from 10:00 A.M. to 2:00 P.M. and Sunday, October 19, 2025 from 10:00 A.M.– 2:00 P.M. Explore dry point technique to create your monoprint artwork. In […]
Before it was a part of Washington, DC, Georgetown was an independent, bustling port city that boasted thriving trades in many goods, including slaves. At one point African Americans counted […]
The Washington Folk Festival returns this year after a one-year hiatus on October 19, 12noon to 9:00pm. Now a one-day event, expect a jam-packed roster full of dancing, storytelling, and […]
An ill-fated artist, an Ambassador's wife, a spy codebreaker, and the most powerful woman in journalism...What do they all have in common? They were part of an exclusive club of […]
From the creators of the sold out District & Edinburgh Fringe show, Out of My Wheelhouse, comes an answer to the uncertain and ridiculous times we live in. An absurd […]
From October 24-27, visitors of all experience levels are invited to the property’s first-ever Mahjong Weekend with guest instructor Dana Lange, who brings her engaging teaching style to players of […]
The museum quality Seraphym Heirloom Rosaries, Unique Jewelry (in bronze and silver) and spectacular art were introduced in the US over 15 years ago. Artist and jewelry creator Arasely Rios […]
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 […]
Join us for our annual fall family program, Trick or Treat at Tudor Place. Enjoy treats in the garden, fall themed crafts, a potion (science) activity, face painting and more! […]
We are hosting our annual Book Fair this October and would love to get the word out to the wider Georgetown community. The day will include a book sale, bake […]
Join the National Museum of the American Indian to celebrate the opening of the exhibition "Water's Edge: The Art of Truman Lowe". Visitors are invited to experience the first major […]
Go behind the curtain with Washington National Opera! It’s World Opera Day, and you’re invited backstage at the Opera House. Take a behind-the-scenes tour, meet the people who bring opera […]
Cedar Lane Unitarian Universalist Congregation and Hindus for Human Rights invite you to a vibrant community celebration Saturday, October 25, 5:00-8:00 pm (doors open at 4:30 pm). Enjoy an evening of music, […]
Saúl Bitrán and Arón Bitrán, violin | Javier Montiel, viola | Álvaro Bitrán, cello Back by popular demand, our season opens with Mexico’s flagship chamber ensemble, the incredible Cuarteto Latinoamericano. […]
You're invited to our Trunk or Treat! Gather at at 12:00 PM in the Cedar Lane UU Culver Street parking lot for an afternoon of festive fun. Come dressed in […]
By Henrik Ibsen, in a new adaptation by Amy Herzog. Directed by János Szász. Drama Desk Award winner for Outstanding Adaptation and recent Broadway sensation, Amy Herzog’s work unearths the […]
This Halloween celebrate the BOO season on this zany journey around O Museum's secret gardens. Come in costume and have a spooktacular time exploring our secret gardens — decorated special […]
Get ready to rock… and bleed! On October 31, Keegan unleashes LIZZIE, the ferocious punk-rock musical that rips the lid off the legend of Lizzie Borden. Fueled by rage, retribution, […]
Using acrylic paint on glass and gel plates, participants will create expressive prints in both black & white and color. Drawing inspiration from abstract expressionist artists, the process encourages accessing […]
The American University Symphony Orchestra will play a variety of well-known classics from the Romantic era. The program will begin with Hector Berlioz' Hungarian March from "The Damnation of Faust," […]
The future of fashion and textiles calls for both reflection and innovation. As the industry faces the challenges of overproduction, waste and cultural erosion, new opportunities are emerging to rethink […]
Walk to your neighborhood museum for a fun, family-friendly celebration of art, music, and architecture! This event is free and open to all with live jazz music and art-making activities. […]
Come help us celebrate the launch of Davon Moseley's debut cookbook, LET'S GET INTO IT: 130+ Comfort Food Recipes for Novice Cooks. The charismatic and wildly popular food content creator […]
As we celebrate four decades of unwavering dedication to supporting victims of crime, we invite you to join us in this momentous occasion that promises to be filled with inspiration, […]
The National Chamber Ensemble (NCE) launches its 2025–2026 season with Parisian Dreams: Ravel and Saint-Saëns. This elegant evening transports audiences to the glamour and charm of turn-of-the-century Paris in a […]
From the American Revolution to Afghanistan, casualties of war arrive at the Pearly Gates, each one a ghostly witness to the 250-year history of the U.S. Marine Corps. Will these brave but troubled souls find their way into Heaven, or are they doomed to haunt the perimeter forever? A new play by Joshua Crone, featuring […]
Join us for the Albert H. Small D.C. History Symposium showcasing emerging scholars and their cutting-edge research on Washington, D.C. Held in honor of Mr. Small, who donated his vast […]
Food brings people together but not always how you’d expect. Behind every favorite dish, there’s tension, tradition, chaos, or comfort. Sometimes all of it at once. This show is about […]
Nov.15-16, 2025 DONATED BOOK SALE Sponsored by the Georgetown Library Friends Thousands of high-quality used books for sale 100% newly donated -- no holdovers from other sales, no library culls. […]
Before it was a part of Washington, DC, Georgetown was an independent, bustling port city. At one point African Americans counted for as much as 30% of the Georgetown population. Descendants of enslaved peoples and free black folk have lived in Georgetown for generations, but their contributions to its history do not often receive recognition. […]
In collaboration with Elijah Jamal Balbed, The Kreeger Museum is honored and thrilled to present Jazz at The Kreeger, a series that furthers our mission to share music across the city. Now in its fifth year, this series supports and spotlights the wealth of musical talent in our metropolitan area.
Join us for a moving and memorable evening of music, history, and culture as one of the world’s oldest Ukrainian male choirs takes the stage. For over six decades, the Prometheus Ukrainian Male Chorus has been captivating audiences with its rich and powerful harmonies, carrying forward a tradition that reflects not only the beauty of […]
One Night. One Voice. One Cry — Revive Us Lord! Join 10x Grammy nominee Tauren Wells, dynamic worship duo Garett & Kate, pastor/ founder of AWAKE America Dr. Michael Youssef and thousands of believers from across the country as we seek a powerful move of God at DAR Constitution Hall, November 15th at 7pm. Get […]
Join us as the DCCO launches its 2025-26 season, themed "A World Mosaic", with "Musical Hues". On the program:: - Carl Nielsen Helios Overture - Dmitri Shostakovich Piano Concerto No. 2, May Lim, Piano - Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky Symphony No. 5 Join us afterward for a post-concert reception to celebrate the season launch. Refreshments will […]
Join Woodley House for a night at the movies! Our annual Movie Benefit raises critical funds to support Washingtonians who face mental illness and the risk of chronic homelessness. On Sunday, November 16, join us at AFI Silver Theatre & Cultural Center in Silver Spring, to enjoy an exclusive screening of a new motion picture […]
Watch short films that feature Indigenous stories and perspectives from across the Western Hemisphere. The museum’s Native Cinema Showcase is an annual celebration of the best in Native film. This […]
Join us for a panel discussion featuring artists and Anonymous Was a Woman grant recipients Jae Ko, linn meyers, Joyce J. Scott, and Renée Stout, Gaby Collins-Fernandez, and Anonymous Was a Woman founder, Susan Unterberg. The panel will be moderated by Anonymous Was a Woman: Jae Ko | linn meyers | Joyce J. Scott | […]
Join us for The Hoya’s 105th Anniversary Gala November 22 at Planet Word from 9 p.m. to midnight. Meet current staff, graduates and friends of The Hoya for a night of celebrating student journalism.
A heart-rending opus by acclaimed Jerusalem-based composer Danny Paller and NYTimes Jerusalem bureau staffer/researcher Myra Noveck, NOVEMBER 4 marks the 30th anniversary of an assassination that radically altered the course of […]
It's easy to forget, but individual artists and galleries are small businesses too! On Small Business Saturday this year, stop by Glen Echo Park to support its resident artists, plus invited guest artists from throughout the DMV. Stop by our Holiday Art Show & Sale to shop for everyone on your holiday list! The show […]
For Day With(out) Art 2025, Visual AIDS announces Meet Us Where We’re At, a program of six videos that forefront the experiences of drug users and harm reduction practices as […]
Profs and Pints DC presents: “The Life of Frankenstein,” on the birth, evolution and impact of a tale of man-made monstrosity, with Bernard Welt, an emeritus professor of arts and humanities at George Washington University who frequently lectures on Frankenstein in literature, cinema, and culture. Guillermo del Toro’s lush and lovingly produced film adaptation of […]
