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Join The American Pops for innovative yoga practices in the iconic Dupont Underground. Each practice will feature live music to create a peaceful backdrop as instructor Michael Peterson guides you […]
The Smithsonian Libraries will be presenting the opening of the exhibition Magnificent Obsessions: Loving Books, Expanding Knowledge, on November 7th as a part of their 50th anniversary celebration at the […]
Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays during the month of March; 1:30–2:30 PM Meet in the Potomac Atrium, First Level Cultural Interpreters from the National Museum of the American Indian lead a […]
Open, an installation of lights and projections by artist Robin Bell, is a celebration of transparency, belonging and accessibility. Reflecting on the cancellation of the Robert Mapplethorpe exhibition at the […]
Norman Rockwell’s masterpieces make their way to Washington as part of a major international traveling exhibition on the Four Freedoms famously outlined by Franklin D. Roosevelt: freedom of speech; freedom […]
Location: 3700 S Four Mile Run Drive, Arlington VA 22206 Class Dates/Times: Thursdays, Feb 21 - April 11, 2019 - 1:30 pm - 3:30 pm Enrollment: $160 Enroll: https://www.janefranklin.com/comp or […]
To commemorate Women’s History Month, the National Museum of the American Indian presents The REDress Project, an outdoor art installation by artist Jaime Black (Métis). Showing in the United States […]
A Singular Vision of Outer Cape Cod features monotypes by Catherine Hess. Hess is inspired by the Outer Cape’s often dramatic and constantly changing light, clouds, wind, and tides. As […]
The Glen Echo Park Partnership is pleased to present Landscape and Memory, An Elemental Journey. This exhibition brings together a dynamic collection of ceramic sculptures -- both recent works and […]
The Glen Echo Park Partnership is pleased to present Voyages: Travel Photography by Michael Horan. This exhibition is a collection of travel photography spanning more than thirty years and drawn […]
Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays during the month of March 1:30–2:30 PM Meet in the Potomac Atrium, First Level Cultural Interpreters from the National Museum of the American Indian lead a […]
Hear from professionals who work in the arts, then sharpen your own creative skills with a hands-on activity related to the speaker’s expertise. Please register online at AmericanArt.si.edu/calendar ($10 materials […]
Full of the live and in-your-face entertainment Netflix can’t provide, this must-attend show features improvised comedy, audience interaction, and of-the-moment sketches and songs from The Second City made famous by […]
Using their work on the story of Rabbi Hirsh Frankel (a German Rabbi who was convicted of being a magician in 1712 and imprisoned for 2 years), Arline and Daniel Sachs will explain how to find the truth when presented with conflicting evidence. While knowing only prayer book Hebrew, Daniel translated a distant cousin’s book […]
Join us for a free sketching session led by professional artist Gail Guirreri-Maslyk! This is also the last day to view Sidesaddle, 1690-1935. All ages welcome, materials provided. RSVP to Anne Marie Paquette, the Clarice & Robert H. Smith Educator, APaquette@NationalSporting.org, 540 687 6542 x25
The Sitkovetsky Trio and violinist Sean Lee make their Barns debut in a program that traces the journey of chamber music and classical composition from the salon to Hollywood. Featuring music by R. Strauss, Kreisler, and Korngold.
You’re invited to the largest annual celebration of local philanthropy in our region. Join us to celebrate what makes our community truly remarkable—the individuals and organizations who dedicate their time and resources to drive the area’s tremendous giving spirit and make our region a more vibrant, equitable and inclusive place to live. This cocktail reception […]
Legendary singer-songwriter and founding member of Crosby, Stills & Nash and The Hollies, Graham Nash is a two-time Rock & Roll Hall of Fame and Songwriter Hall of Fame inductee, Grammy Award winner, New York Times bestselling author, and an Officer of the Order of the British Empire (O.B.E.). With many Billboard-charting songs like “Teach […]
Children of the Pater Patriae: George Washington's Step-Grandchildren and the Power of Family, presented by Cassandra Good, Assistant Professor of History, Marymount University No family better displayed the enduring value of family ancestry in the new republic than the next generation of George Washington’s family. His step-grandchildren, the Custises, may not have shared a last […]
Legendary singer-songwriter and founding member of Crosby, Stills & Nash and The Hollies, Graham Nash is a two-time Rock & Roll Hall of Fame and Songwriter Hall of Fame inductee, Grammy Award winner, New York Times bestselling author, and an Officer of the Order of the British Empire (O.B.E.). With many Billboard-charting songs like “Teach […]
Legendary singer-songwriter and founding member of Crosby, Stills & Nash and The Hollies, Graham Nash is a two-time Rock & Roll Hall of Fame and Songwriter Hall of Fame inductee, Grammy Award winner, New York Times bestselling author, and an Officer of the Order of the British Empire (O.B.E.). With many Billboard-charting songs like “Teach […]
“Harmony-drenched” folk trio featuring Sylvan Esso’s Amelia Meath with Molly Erin Sarlé and Alexandra Sauser-Monnig (Pitchfork)
The Glen Echo Park Partnership presents their second Rentals Open House. Whether you are looking for the perfect venue for your wedding, bat or bar mitzvah, gala, fundraiser, corporate event, or birthday party, Glen Echo Park is the place for you! Visitors will learn about the venues within the Park, view table settings in the […]
Praised for its “panache” by The New York Times and hailed in the Cincinnati Enquirer for “bringing a new attitude to classical music, one that is fresh, bracing and intelligent,” the Harlem Quartet advances diversity in classical music while engaging new audiences with varied repertoire that includes works by minority composers. Their mission to share […]
NSLM offers free admission the last Sunday of each month. Join us in March to see highlights from our permanent collection!
Profs and Pints presents: “Confederates at the Gates,” a look at the Civil War battles that saved Washington, with Marc Leepson, journalist, historian, author, and adjunct history instructor. In looking back on the Civil War, people sometimes forget just how vulnerable Washington, D.C., was to the Confederate Army. Come learn about the fight to defend […]
The Washington Bach Consort’s Noontime Cantata Series, now entering its 30th season, fulfills its mission of bringing the music of Johann Sebastian Bach to the Washington, DC, community. Presented at Church of the Epiphany (Downtown Cantata Series) and at St. Peter’s Catholic Church on Capitol Hill (Capitol Cantata Series), performances are free of charge to […]
Profs and Pints presents: “Getting Down in Downton Abbey,” an analysis of the dramatic series' depictions of sex and sexuality, with Julie Taddeo, professor of British history at the University of Maryland at College Park. Downton Abbey is the most watched period drama in TV history. For six seasons millions followed the Crawley family and […]
Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award-winner and folk icon, Tom Paxton, teams up with the Grammy-winning singer-songwriter duo The DonJuans: Don Henry and Jon Vezner. Within days of writing and playing together, they knew they were onto something. Now they’re taking it on the road!
Celebrate the arrival of spring with a selection of music for flute and harpsichord by Bach and his contemporary, Georg Philipp Telemann. The pairing of the two instruments in these compositions, sometimes graceful and sometimes dazzling, charm and delight to this day. Colin St-Martin, flute TBA, harpsichord
Georgetown Visitation Masqueraders proudly present SEVEN BRIDES FOR SEVEN BROTHERS April 5th @ 7:30pm April 6th @ 7:30pm April 7th @ 2pm Based on the classic film, Seven Brides for Seven Brothers is an authentic piece of Americana, a time-tested romantic comedy with contemporary relevance. Bringing the raucous Oregon frontier to life on stage, it […]
For more than half a century, The Swingles have pushed the boundaries of vocal music with a rotating lineup. The seven young singers that make up today’s London-based group are driven by the same innovative spirit that has defined the five-time Grammy winners since they first made waves in the 1960s. At a time when […]
Explore a world of immersive soundscapes and projections featuring resonance and sound-painting that will envelop the audience. The program will make use of the shimmering acoustics of the Dupont Underground with Steven Reich’s Different Trains, a choral and double string quartet arrangement of Samuel Barber’s Adagio for Strings, and a new piece by Artistic Director […]
The Glen Echo Park Partnership is pleased to present "Space Cowgirls: Ciara Barsotti." The exhibition is a series that explores humanity’s relationship with the land and this planet we call […]
"All Nature Is But Art" features artwork by the Botanical Art Society of the National Capital Region (BASNCR). In the early nineteenth century, the intrepid English author Frances Trollope embarked […]
This April, world-renowned portrait artist Susan Lyon is showcasing her work at the Stone Tower Gallery at Glen Echo Park. The exhibition of works on paper titled “Meditations on the […]
Saturday, April 6, 2019 at 8 p.m. – with pre-concert talk at 7:00pm The Rachel M. Schlesinger Concert Hall and Arts Center 4915 E. Campus Drive Alexandria, VA 22311 Sunday, April 7, 2019 at 3 p.m. – with pre-concert talk at 2:15pm George Washington Masonic Memorial 101 Callahan Drive Alexandria, VA 22301 James Ross, Music […]
Join us for a free sketching session in the Museum galleries! Artists of all ages are invited to sketch; all materials are provided. To register, please contact Anne Marie Paquette, Clarice & Robert H. Smith Educator, at APaquette@NationalSporting.org or (540) 687-6542 ext. 25
Saturday, April 6, 2019 at 8 p.m. – with pre-concert talk at 7:00pm The Rachel M. Schlesinger Concert Hall and Arts Center 4915 E. Campus Drive Alexandria, VA 22311 Sunday, April 7, 2019 at 3 p.m. – with pre-concert talk at 2:15pm George Washington Masonic Memorial 101 Callahan Drive Alexandria, VA 22301 James Ross, Music […]
An homage to impresario Ignaz Schuppanzigh, who gave birth to the modern chamber music recital in the early 1800s. The Calidore String Quartet and pianist Juho Pohjonen pay tribute in their Wolf Trap debuts.
The Georgetown Concert Series concludes it's 2018-19 Season with a performance by the Skylark Vocal Ensemble. Skylark is a premier ensemble of leading American vocal soloists, chamber musicians, and music educators.Their dramatic performances have been described as “gripping” (The Times of London) and “awe-inspiring” (Boston Music Intelligencer). With “some of Boston’s best singers” (Boston Globe), […]
Dazzling music is brought to life through the flair and passion of Hungary’s preeminent violin virtuoso, Zoltán Mága and his fiery orchestra: the Budapest Gypsy Virtuosi. After touring five continents and nearly 100 countries, Zoltán is returning to North America. With a diverse program from Béla Bartók, Franz Liszt, and Zoltán Kodály to Vittorio Monti […]
The Glen Echo Park Partnership for Arts and Culture presents CAROUSEL DAY on Saturday, April 27, to celebrate the opening of the Park's historic Dentzel carousel for the 2019 season. Free activities will be presented throughout the park, including live music and performances featuring Barynya, Cantaré, Enviro Drum, Global Connections, and Mark H Rooney: Taiko, […]
April 10, 7-9pm, The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts Join us for this “American Idol” type show featuring the top ten student finalists from DC public and public charter high schools. Finalists compete across the categories of vocal, instrumental and dance for a chance to win college scholarships. Winners are selected by […]
The National Museum of the American Indian celebrates Cherokee history during the sixth annual Cherokee Days festival April 12–14, featuring the three federally recognized Cherokee tribes—Cherokee Nation, United Keetoowah Band of Cherokee Indians and Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians. The free three days of festivities include the installation of the original Treaty of New Echota […]
This Spring, NSLM melds art with science to create NSLMology, an exhibition for explorers of all ages! Visitors are invited to experience scientific principles within three centuries of paintings, sculptures, […]
Deconstructed: The NSLM Sporting Screen centers on a unique decorative object from the NSLM’s permanent collection. Recently conserved, the four-panel screen is comprised of paintings and prints showing 18th century […]
Join the National Sporting Library & Museum to celebrate the opening of Deconstructed: The NSLM Sporting Screen! 6-7pm: Reception and Exhibition Viewing 7pm: Lecture by conservator Deborah Parr, describing how she restored NSLM’s sporting screen, which includes both paintings and works on paper. $10 admission, free to NSLM members. RSVP at Info@nationalsporting.org or (540) 687-6542 […]
Cole Porter, Pat Benatar, and Black Sabbath—powerhouse singer-songwriter Storm Large can sing them all and more! Whether performing with Pink Martini, at a cabaret, or with a rock band, this sassy yet classy artist with an edge knows how to bring the house down.
Enjoy an informal coffee reception and tour of Deconstructed: The NSLM Sporting Screen. 10:00am: Coffee reception 10:30am: Tour of the exhibition with Claudia Pfeiffer, the NSLM’s George L. Ohrstrom, Jr. Curator $5 admission, free to NSLM members. RSVP to Anne Marie Paquette, the Clarice & Robert H. Smith Educator at Info@nationalsporting.org or (540) 687-6542 x25
The Camerata RCO brings the magnificent talents of Amsterdam’s Royal Concertgebouw Orchestra, a fixture on shortlists of the world’s greatest orchestras, to the realm of chamber music. These six colleagues founded this independent group with the desire to explore smaller, more intimate repertoire. The Washington Post describes their work as “sophisticated, expressive music making with […]
Eloise Metzger, a relative of the speaker, was suddenly widowed at the age of 26 when her husband was killed in a tragic 1918 New York subway wreck. Within a few years, references to Eloise Metzger disappeared from public records, and Eloise Manley seemed to appear in her place. Assuming Eloise had remarried, the speaker […]
Profs and Pints presents, “Titanic Mistakes,” an in-depth analysis of what doomed the famous ship, with Vincent Brannigan, professor emeritus of the University of Maryland's Clark School of Engineering. When […]
What happens when you combine a “Trading Spaces” star with a madcap musical about trying to trade one’s identity? Or a “Drag Race” contestant with songs about the larger than […]
Join Dumbarton House Tuesday, April 16th at noon for a free chamber music concerts presented by the Friday Morning Music Club! Concerts are held in the museum’s Belle Vue Room, […]
The second-ever Bloomia's Field of Tulips will transform The Park at CityCenterDC into an interactive, urban garden that is home to more than 40,000 stems of tulips. We welcome you […]
Profs and Pints presents: “Founding Fathers in the ‘Friend Zone,’” with Cassandra Good, assistant professor of history at Marymount University and author of Founding Friendships: Friendships Between Men and Women […]
Luce Unplugged invites local musicians to perform after staff-led art talks. Libations and snacks available for purchase from an on-site bar. Talk at 5:30 p.m.; performance at 6 p.m. We […]
Lynn Boggess' tactile landscapes consist of seemingly endless layers of thick, lush paint. In his landscapes Lynn captures the rushing movement of water, snowy hillsides, the rigidness of trees, the vibrancy of changing leaves, and the mood of each season. Boggess titles each painting the date they were created. "Titling paintings the date they were […]
As a special encore, Profs and Pints presents, “On Gender and Cats,” a feminist exploration of how we think about felines, with Crys Stuvland, lecturer at Howard University and scholar […]
Profs and Pints presents: “Rethinking the Rappahannock Tribe,” a fascinating look at archeological research on a local native people, with Julia King, professor of anthropology at St. Mary’s College of […]
Shoff Promotions COMIC BOOK & SPORTS CARD SHOW SATURDAY APRIL 20 10am-3pm, Annandale Virginia Fire House Expo Hall 7128 Columbia Pike Annandale 22003 Super Selection of Comic Books from Gold, […]
Tailgate and picnic with fashionable Middleburg crowd all while watching the thrilling sport of horse racing. The Middleburg Spring Races is an exciting and fun event in our historic Virginia horse country. The fun is coming on April 20!
Celebrate the Marvin Gaye stamp at the Smithsonian National Postal Museum! Dance to Marvin’s tunes and more with DC’s own DJ RBI. Bring your own tote bag or T-shirt to […]
Profs and Pints presents: “Philosophy and Star Trek, Exploring the Mind,” with Linda Wetzel, emeritus associate professor of philosophy at Georgetown University. Boldly go where few philosophy enthusiasts have gone […]
Elizabeth Patterson Bonaparte and Martha Custis Williams Carter, A Remarkable Friendship, presented by Alexandra Deutsch, Vice-President of Collections & Interpretation, Maryland Historical Society Although the story of Elizabeth Bonaparte's marriage […]
Profs and Pints presents, “On Gender and Cats,” a feminist exploration of how we think about felines, with Crys Stuvland, lecturer at Howard University and scholar of depictions of cats in popular culture. Historically, cats were seen in many cultures as magical, spiritual, and even sexual. They were linked to femininity, understood to be mysterious […]
Profs and Pints presents: “Jackie Robinson, Revolutionary,” an homage to the hero who broke baseball’s color line, with Richard Zamoff, professorial lecturer in sociology at George Washington University and director […]
Attend a beautiful gala at the Smithsonian Craft Show Preview Night at the National Building Museum. Meet the artists and shop for unique handcrafted pieces in a fun, intimate setting […]
The most prestigious juried show of fine American crafts in the country, the 37th annual Smithsonian Craft Show is not to be missed! On display and for sale - works […]
Bring your friends for this special night of fun shopping, nibbles and cash bar at the Smithsonian Craft Show. Extended shopping hours for Thursday night patrons at the general admission […]
Join the Legal Aid Society of the District of Columbia as we honor Servants of Justice who have made meaningful contributions to access to justice in DC and beyond. All […]
A master instrumentalist, powerful singer-songwriter, storyteller, activist, and author, John McCutcheon is folk music’s Renaissance man. “His storytelling has the richness of fine literature” (The Washington Post).
Glen Echo Pottery presents a spring ceramics exhibition entitled “Outside the Box 2019” at Glen Echo Park’s Popcorn Gallery, May 3 to June 2, 2019. The exhibition features recent works […]
The Smithsonian’s National Museum of the American Indian is hosting its annual Living Earth Festival April 26–28 at its museum in Washington, D.C. Living Earth brings together Native innovators and practitioners […]
The Smithsonian’s National Museum of the American Indian is hosting its annual Living Earth Festival April 26–28 at its museum in Washington, D.C. Living Earth brings together Native innovators and practitioners […]
Wu Han, Gloria Chien (“…fiercely lavish”) and Gilles Vonsattel (“ ...utter ease, fluidity, and calm...”) exploit every color the piano has to offer in this wide-ranging evening of piano music […]
Join the National Sporting Library & Museum for NSLMology: The Science of Sporting Art Family Day! Explore NSLM’s STEAM-based exhibition with hands-on activities and take aways for families and children. […]
A family friendly performance about a dog with bad habits who learns new tricks. “The four women perform an energetic, muscular, almost gymnastic dance style, routinely lifting or supporting the […]
EyeSoar highlights the landscapes near 3700 S Four Mile Run Drive, a somewhat non-gentrified neighborhood that spans across Nelson Street, the footbridge and Jennie Dean Park and curves around to […]
NSLM offers free admission the last Sunday of each month. Join us in April to see highlights from our permanent collection and temporary exhibitions! Exhibitions on view include: NSLMology: Science […]
Hear from professionals who work in the arts, then sharpen your own creative skills with a hands-on activity related to the speaker’s expertise. Please register online at AmericanArt.si.edu/calendar ($10 materials […]
Celebrate diversity and creativity of thought through diction in our 7th year presentation of The Muslim Women of Spoken Word. Join in the journey of a plethora of amazing spoken […]
Few groups in history are capable of defining an entire era in pop music. With hits like “Be My Baby” and “Baby, I Love You,” Rock & Roll Hall of […]
Enjoy a beautiful evening of 17th century English music performed on harpsichord, muselar and ottavino by acclaimed British keyboardist Colin Booth, a master of the genre. Featured are works by […]
Luce Unplugged invites local musicians to perform after staff-led art talks. Libations and snacks available for purchase from an on-site bar. Talk at 5:30 p.m.; performance at 6 p.m. Backbeat […]
Few groups in history are capable of defining an entire era in pop music. With hits like “Be My Baby” and “Baby, I Love You,” Rock & Roll Hall of […]
Come join us for some refreshments while you walk around the park watching artists work. Along with the open studios, the Popcorn, Stone Tower, and Park View Galleries will be […]
The Glen Echo Park Partnership presents “Inspiring New Memories: Youth Art Exhibition.” This exhibition is presented in celebration of the Partnership’s Inspiring New Memories Gala in the Park. Young artists […]
Description: The Glen Echo Park Partnership is pleased to present “Abstractly Speaking,” featuring the work of six artists who paint together in the Advanced Acrylic Abstract Class at Glen Echo […]
The Barns transforms into a comedy club for three performances of hilarious stand-up entertainment.
Esther Productions Inc. presents PaintSpiration: An Interactive Workshop designed for girls ages 13 through 17 on May 4, 2019 from 10:00am - 12:00pm at 1313 New York Avenue NW in […]
Don’t miss the FREE 2019 National Math Festival, organized by the Mathematical Sciences Research Institute. This all-ages event brings today’s most fascinating mathematicians together for a variety of presentations, performances, […]
The Barns transforms into a comedy club for three performances of hilarious stand-up entertainment.
On Saturday, May the 4th, also known as Star Wars Day, Scorpio Entertainment transforms the historic Reagan National Airport Terminal A Lobby into a spaceship-inspired cosmic dance party, featuring an […]
Revel in the lovely melodies of English 17th century composers William Byrd, William Inglot, Orlando Gibbons, Henry Purcell, John Blow and William Croft. Renowned British keyboardist Colin Booth performs these […]
The Duke Ellington School of the Arts Vocal and Instrumental Departments will present An Evening at the Opera. The concert will feature the senior vocalists in the Principal roles in […]
Iconic Charlie Parker classics such as KoKo, A Night in Tunisia, and Dewey Square are juxtaposed with original responses by Turtle Island Quartet members and intertwined with other thematic pieces […]
Join DC Shorts for a night of short films celebrating the arrival springtime and rejuvenation plus live musical performances from the local LA TI DO singing troupe, and an OPEN […]
The Barns transforms into a comedy club for three performances of hilarious stand-up entertainment.
