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The Glen Echo Park Partnership is pleased to present Depicting Memories: Art Work by ESOL Students. This exhibition will showcase artist books created by ESOL students at Albert Einstein High […]
The Glen Echo Park Partnership is pleased to present A Fresh Palette. This exhibition showcases artwork of the newest faculty members at the Yellow Barn Studio. See works in a […]
Join us for a special evening on Friday, May 4th, 2018 from 6-8 p.m. to support the Foundation's scholarship program. Highlights include music by Maine jazz legend Brad Terry, silent […]
Join us for a special evening on Friday, May 4th, 2018 from 6-8 p.m. to support the Foundation's scholarship program. Highlights include music by Maine jazz legend Brad Terry, silent […]
The Georgetown Chorale and Dumbarton United Methodist Church will partner to produce a recital, given by vocalist Richard Giarusso and pianist Andrew Welch at Dumbarton UMC, 3133 Dumbarton St. NW […]
The E Street Band’s rhythmic force
A-RTS, the Affordable Arts Festival, at Rockville Town Square is a premier event in a spectacular venue organized and managed by the Bethesda Row Arts Festival team. The Sixth Annual […]
The E Street Band’s rhythmic force
A-RTS, the Affordable Arts Festival, at Rockville Town Square is a premier event in a spectacular venue organized and managed by the Bethesda Row Arts Festival team. The Sixth Annual […]
The Glen Echo Park Partnership for Arts and Culture is pleased to present Design in Clay 2018 by Glen Echo Pottery. The exhibition will feature works of the program’s instructors […]
The Jackson Art Center welcomes the public for its Spring Open Studios. Stroll through 30 working art studios, and enjoy live music and refreshments. New this year: Shop a collection […]
In his six-part lecture series Positive Barbarism: Brutal Aesthetics in the Postwar Period, Hal Foster asks how artists began again after the mass deaths of World War II, the Holocaust, […]
Profs and Pints Presents: "The Cambridge Analytica Threat," with Alan Rosenblatt, professor of political science at Johns Hopkins, George Washington, and American Universities and pioneer in the use of digital […]
Motets for the Advent and Christmas season including: Johann Ludwig Bach Uns ist ein Kind geboren J.S. Bach Komm, Jesu, Komm! BWV 229 This holiday season, join the Consort for […]
Join us for a memorable night of Italian opera and cuisine to benefit Ronald McDonald House Charities® of Greater Washington, DC. Listen to a performance of arias and love songs […]
The 26th Annual Spring Garden Party at Tudor Place will take place Wednesday, May 23. The annual fundraiser supporting the 1816 National Historic Landmark museum, is chaired by Amy Gross […]
Discover a selection of plants and florals at our Washington DC store this weekend by Little Leaf 11 May – 12 May 1200 Wisconsin Avenue 20007 Washington DC
You are cordially invited to join Mrs. Bennett for a spirited discussion of Austen’s works and enjoy a lively period appropriate tea while learning the history of taking tea in […]
Arlington real estate investor launches gallery at Residences at Liberty Center to enhance and engage with the vibrant local art community; inaugural event features Marymount University professor and artist David […]
In his six-part lecture series Positive Barbarism: Brutal Aesthetics in the Postwar Period, Hal Foster asks how artists began again after the mass deaths of World War II, the Holocaust, […]
Join us on Tuesday, May 15th, at noon for FREE chamber music concert presented by the Friday Morning Music Club. Concerts are held in the museum’s Belle Vue Room, which […]
Profs and Pints presents: “Mapping the Silk Road,” with Justin M. Jacobs, associate professor of history at American University and editor of The Silk Road, the journal of the Silkroad […]
Join us for Dumbarton at Dusk the third Thursday of every month. Tour the museum after hours and experience our grounds in a different light. Each Dumbarton at Dusk will […]
Join Co-Hosts Barry Dixon and Will Thomas for the Fourth Annual Rebloom on the Roof cocktail fundraiser at Fathom Gallery. Help us celebrate the power of design to change lives […]
How would you feel if you could immediately become more influential and significant as a sales professional? The IES has produced hundreds of programs for sales professionals and business owners […]
Kick off summer with a festive weekend at the Gallery! Play classic board and parlor games with an artistic twist, move to the sights and sounds of DC-based dance company […]
Gioachino Rossini’s rise to the top of Europe’s opera scene was swift. He is considered one of the most famous opera composers in history and composed nearly 40 operas in […]
Venue: Georgetown Lutheran Church, 1556 Wisconsin Ave NW. The Lorton Art Program exhibition and sale, featuring drawings and paintings by current and former residents of DC Department of Corrections facilities, […]
Leonard Bernstein was an active advocate for peace and nuclear disarmament throughout his life. Through music, video, photos, and spoken word, we honor Bernstein, the humanitarian in his centennial year. […]
Profs and Pints presents: "Mermaid Tales," a discussion of the enigmatic water spirits of Russia, with folklorist Philippa Rappoport of George Washington University. Be careful out there. According to Slavic […]
Cady Davenport is living the American dream. At least she’s supposed to be. She’s in a new city, with a new job and even a new fiancé. But when her […]
Q&A with Soufra Director Thomas Morgan & CARE Chef Ambassador Asha Gomez Join us for the D.C. premiere of Soufra (2017), the wildly inspirational story of Mariam, a refugee from […]
Chinese Disco’s Free Friday Comedy Night in Georgetown,DC Live Standup Comedy Open Mic Night Show First-Timers, Amateurs, Newbies Welcome! $25 cash prize joke contest for audience members after the show […]
Come join us for Oscar Wilde’s classic Trivial Comedy for Serious People: The Importance of Being Earnest presented by The Picnic Theatre Company! Enjoy cocktails, refreshments and music. Proceeds benefit […]
Blending pop culture fun with the innovations of science and engineering festivals, The Museum of Science Fiction presents Escape Velocity 2018, a futuristic world’s fair that promotes STEAM education within […]
Bring your lawn chairs or a blanket and join us the last Friday of the month, May – August from 6:00-8:00pm on the NSLM lawn for live music. Concessions and […]
A beloved Romantic ballet. Love, betrayal, and forgiveness are paired with coveted virtuoso roles. This haunting and tender classic tells the story of the promise and tragedy of young love.
Washington, D.C. has long been known as “The City of Trees.” But can you identify our trees by name & variety? Frederick Law Olmsted was good enough to label the […]
The only live music and variety radio show aired nationwide today, Live from Here (formerly A Prairie Home Companion) has been a staple for the 2.6 Million fans who have […]
Named one of Rolling Stone’s 100 Greatest Guitarists and 100 Greatest Singers of all time, John Fogerty, formerly of Creedence Clearwater Revival, returns to Wolf Trap along with blues and […]
Profs and Pints presents: "New American Desert Art," with Joshua Shannon, associate professor of contemporary art history and theory at the University of Maryland, director of the Potomac Center for […]
Named one of Rolling Stone’s 100 Greatest Guitarists and 100 Greatest Singers of all time, John Fogerty, formerly of Creedence Clearwater Revival, returns to Wolf Trap along with blues and […]
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 […]
DC metro area artist Ric Garcia will exhibit new paintings, digital prints, and mixed media works at Glen Echo Parks’ Stone Tower Gallery in an exhibit titled “Super America.” The […]
Proclamation Reception 5-6:30 pm Music, Carnival Masqueraders, Meet, Greet and Mingle with Caribbean Foodies till 10:00 pm *FREE EVENT* Pre-registration required at https://ccmonth.eventbrite.com. Caribbean Street Foods & drink specials! Partners: […]
Two-time Grammy-winner John Prine is among America’s premier phrase-turners with songs like “Angel From Montgomery” and “In Spite of Ourselves.” The post-Dylan musician is “one of the most critically acclaimed […]
Stretch your legs and your mind during the 35th Annual Dupont Kalorama Museum Walk. Five diverse museums will open their doors free of charge for this weekend long celebration in […]
One of the most popular events of the year at Glen Echo Park, the Festival attracts close to 10,000 visitors. Free to the public and held rain or shine, the […]
The White Album is “perhaps The Beatles’ most ambitious studio album” (BBC) and features classics including “Blackbird,” “While My Guitar Gently Weeps,” and “Ob-La-Di, Ob-La-Da.” Experience the celebrated album played […]
Join us for a free sketching session in the Museum! Artists of all ages are invited to sketch alongside local artist and art instructor Teresa Duke. Materials are provided. Please […]
Join us for a free sketching session in the Museum! Artists of all ages are invited to sketch alongside local artist and art instructor Teresa Duke. Materials are provided. Please […]
Profs and Pints presents: "The Life of a DC Beer King," a biographical portrait of DC brewing magnate Christian Heurich, with Mark Benbow, associate professor of American History at Marymount […]
Known for thrilling performances and a laid-back style, Jake Owen ascended to country stardom with smash hits including “Barefoot Blue Jean Night,” “Beachin’,” “Anywhere with You,” “Alone with You,” “The […]
Profs and Pints presents: "Are Universities Worth It?" with James H. Mittelman, scholar in residence and professor emeritus at American University's School of International Service, former dean at public and […]
As the co-founder of CHIC, Grammy winner Nile Rodgers pioneered a musical language that generated chart-topping hits like “Le Freak,” and sparked the advent of hip-hop with “Good Times.” The […]
“Alison Krauss' voice can seem like an entity unto itself: a holy spirit wafting through the pop world, melting away musical categories” as she drifts from bluegrass to folk and […]
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 […]
The American College Dance Association (ACDA) presents the National College Dance Festival on June 7, 8 and 9, 2018 in the Terrace Theater at The John F. Kennedy Center for […]
Smashing together soul, dance-pop, and rock, Fitz and the Tantrums’ unique sound has led to catchy radio hits like “HandClap” and “The Walker.” Paired with the passionate, electronic pop of […]
Learn about NSLM’s early 20th century silver coach and four through letters, photos, and newspaper clippings spanning the last hundred years. Claudia Pfeiffer, the George L. Ohrstrom, Jr. Curator of […]
A Grammy, Emmy, and Tony Award winner whose catalog includes hits like “Mandy” and “Can’t Smile Without You,” Barry Manilow is one of the top Adult Contemporary artists of all […]
Join award-winning landscape photographer Angela B. Pan for a sunrise photo shoot at the Lincoln Memorial (Sunrise is at 5:42 a.m.) Starting the morning with coffee and doughnuts, participants will […]
On June 9, take a journey to a folklore forest where you will meet Anansi, Tiger and Snake! Experience Caribbean culture with live music, acting and dance with The White […]
On June 9, take a journey to a folklore forest where you will meet Anansi, Tiger and Snake! Experience Caribbean culture with live music, acting and dance with The White […]
Join your creative peers for a classy, arts-filled evening at Arlington Arts Center in support of Jane Franklin Dance, a local nonprofit whose 2018-19 Season includes both cutting-edge collaborations and […]
A Grammy, Emmy, and Tony Award winner whose catalog includes hits like “Mandy” and “Can’t Smile Without You,” Barry Manilow is one of the top Adult Contemporary artists of all […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Profs and Pints presents: "Hamilton and Washington," a look at history underlying the hit "Hamilton" musical, with Denver Brunsman, associate professor of history at George Washington University and lecturer at […]
Join the U.S. Holocaust Memorial Museum for the premiere of 82 Names: Syria, Please Don't Forget Us, a documentary film that traces the journey of Mansour Omari, a survivor of […]
Join us on Tuesday, June 12 for a FREE chamber music concert presented by the Friday Morning Music Club from 7:30pm - 9:00pm. Concerts are held in the museum’s Belle […]
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 […]
Profs and Pints presents: "(African) American Revolution," a look at the role black people played in the nation's fight for independence, with Richard Bell, associate professor of history at the […]
Come join us for Oscar Wilde’s classic Trivial Comedy for Serious People: The Importance of Being Earnest presented by The Picnic Theatre Company! Enjoy cocktails, refreshments and music. Proceeds benefit […]
Come join us for Oscar Wilde’s classic Trivial Comedy for Serious People: The Importance of Being Earnest presented by The Picnic Theatre Company! Enjoy cocktails, refreshments and music. Proceeds benefit […]
Exemplifying excellence in every aspect of the entertainment world, charming crooner Harry Connick Jr. has received recognition with multiple Grammy and Emmy Awards and Tony nominations for his live and […]
Come join us for Oscar Wilde’s classic Trivial Comedy for Serious People: The Importance of Being Earnest presented by The Picnic Theatre Company! Enjoy cocktails, refreshments and music. Proceeds benefit […]
Celebrating over 50 years, the classic family film returns to the screen in Technicolor…with a twist! Sing-a-long with the movie using on-screen lyrics and become the star of the show. […]
The Glen Echo Park Partnership presents a swing dance with live music in the historic Spanish Ballroom. We are thrilled to welcome back the Blue Moon Big Band as they […]
Presenting a playful interpretation of classical ballet in parody form and en travesti since 1974, Les Ballets Trockadero is the world’s foremost all-male comic ballet company.
Join the U.S. Holocaust Memorial Museum for the premiere of 82 Names: Syria, Please Don't Forget Us, a documentary film that traces the journey of Mansour Omari, a survivor of […]
Join the U.S. Holocaust Memorial Museum for the premiere of 82 Names: Syria, Please Don't Forget Us, a documentary film that traces the journey of Mansour Omari, a survivor of […]
Enjoy the longest day of the year outside in our gardens! Play Quoits and Battledore on the lawn as you sip on cocktails and enjoy live music. Free food and […]
Steven Tyler is the iconic songwriter, prolific voice, and dynamic frontman of rock band, Aerosmith. Hits like “Dream On,” “Walk This Way” and “I Don’t Wanna Miss a Thing” have […]
Achieving remarkable success with multiple Top 50 albums, major critical acclaim, and festival and touring appearances all around the world, indie bands Dr. Dog and Manchester Orchestra make their Wolf […]
Garnering 19 Grammy Awards throughout his seven-decade-long career interpreting the Great American Songbook, this legend “can still shape a lyric and stretch a melody like nobody else” (The Telegraph).
A Seat @ the Table Podcast is BACK! During the month of June A Seat @ the Table Podcast will be honoring Juneteenth! In honor of Juneteenth we will be […]
A force to be reckoned with as a solo artist and as the former lead singer of pioneering funk group The Gap Band, Charlie Wilson has racked up numerous No. […]
The Yangguang Chinese Language Club is offering an affordable 9 week Beginner’s Chinese Language course for this summer. The purpose of this program is to be proficient enough to speak […]
Motown The Musical is the true American dream story of Motown founder Berry Gordy’s journey from featherweight boxer to the heavyweight music mogul who launched the careers of Diana Ross, […]
Motown The Musical is the true American dream story of Motown founder Berry Gordy’s journey from featherweight boxer to the heavyweight music mogul who launched the careers of Diana Ross, […]
How Did Learning Chinese Change My View of The World? Award Winning Author Ingrid Anders Shares Insights On English/Chinese Bilingual Novel: Kat Vespucci Takes Taiwan How did an American girl […]
Motown The Musical is the true American dream story of Motown founder Berry Gordy’s journey from featherweight boxer to the heavyweight music mogul who launched the careers of Diana Ross, […]
Bring your lawn chairs or a blanket and join us the last Friday of the month, May – August from 6:00-8:00pm on the NSLM lawn for live music. Concessions and […]
Tapping into pop, jazz, bluegrass, country, and modern classical, Bruce Hornsby’s varied career is filled with high-profile collaborations from Bob Dylan to Elton John. “Hornsby can jam with the best” […]
Join us for a free sketching session in the Museum! Artists of all ages are invited to sketch alongside local artist Alex Carr. Materials are provided. Please contact Anne Marie […]
A household name thanks to a successful career spanning music, television, film, and theater, Reba McEntire is a three-time Grammy winner, member of the Country Music Hall of Fame, and […]
“Gotta see the show, ‘cause then you’ll know” just how much energy, precision, finesse, and outright celebration are ahead. “It’s not easy to be hyperactive, brooding and whimsical all at […]
Enjoy an evening of live music with Oasis Island Sounds, a local group that has been performing Steel Drum, Reggae, Calypso, and African music for over 30 years. The Bumper […]
