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Smithsonian’s National Portrait Gallery Announces Upcoming Exhibitions through Winter 2023 I Dream a World: Selections from Brian Lanker's Portraits of Remarkable Black Women Part I: July 8, 2022–Jan. 29, 2023 […]
"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 […]
Artist Tuan Andrew Nguyen creates multimedia installations that blend fact, memory, myth, and mysticism and use lush imagery to draw out these entanglements. By digging deep into archives and collaborating […]
The Kreeger Museum is pleased to present Simmie Knox: Selected Works, on view from February 15th through April 26th, 2025. Works on view include three abstract paintings from 1970 and […]
Thursday, March 27, 2025 7:00 PM 8:00 PM Silver Spring Black Box 8641 Colesville RoadSilver Spring, MD, 20910United States If you are new to Story District, our shows feature a mix of […]
Join the Peace & Love Circle for Therapeutic Artistic Expression. Find a safe space to express your feelings and embrace more love, joy, and peace. Explore printmaking and a wide-range […]
Applause Unlimited celebrates one of the 20th century’s greatest storytellers with their award-winning show, “The Magic of Hans Christian Andersen.” Sometimes serious and heartwarming, sometimes downright silly, but always fun, […]
Filmmaker Jem Cohen brings the same meditative elegance and intellectual curiosity he did to Museum Hours (2012) with his stargazing new feature, Little, Big, and Far. Again, he uses the […]
Comic Genius Show presents the March-Laughness Comedy Showcase featuring "Hamburger" Jones and Hosted by Comedian Coy. This event will also feature Comedian E-Boogie, Tamara Marie, and Curtis Gaskins. Join us for a night […]
Listen to singers from the Denyce Graves Foundation in a concert honoring the exhibition Elizabeth Catlett: A Black Revolutionary Artist, on view through July 6, 2025. Titled Art and Soul: […]
Join us on Thursday, April 3, 2025, for Bumper Car Squares at Glen Echo Park! The Partnership presents a special series of square dances in the Bumper Car Pavilion, every month from 7:00pm - 10:30pm. Live music by Vandalia, calling by Caroline Barnes, FREE for kids 12 and under! Haven’t ever square danced or maybe […]
Join the Airmen of Note for a Jazz Heritage Series concert featuring guitarist Pasquale Grasso! Mr. Grasso is an acclaimed Italian jazz guitarist celebrated for his virtuosic technique, blending the […]
On the first Saturday of each month the National Gallery springs to life with a variety of engaging activities for all ages. All activities are free, and most are first come, first served. This edition will highlight one of the defining artists of the 20th century, Elizabeth Catlett, who addressed the injustices she witnessed and […]
Weaving Family Threads Saturday and Sunday, April 5–6, 10 AM–5 PM Visit the Smithsonian’s National Museum of the American Indian to see the first-ever retrospective of Diné fiber artist DY Begay and experience the love she holds for her homelands, expressed through 48 inspired tapestries. Bring the whole family and join an interactive experience for […]
The National Chamber Ensemble (NCE) brings the combined talents of two extraordinary musical artists in a program featuring works by Johann Sebastian Bach, Lowell Liebermann and Johannes Brahms. NCE Artistic Director and violinist, Leonid Sushansky and pianist Thomas Pandolfi were classmates, graduating from the famed Julliard School of Music. They went on to establish themselves […]
Join us for a presentation by Chakaia Booker to celebrate opening weekend of In the Tower: Chakaia Booker: Treading New Ground, on view April 5–August 3, 2025. For over four decades, Booker has cut, coiled, and contorted tires, sculpting the industrial waste into spectacular abstract forms. She uses discarded tires both as a commentary on […]
On Thursday, April 10, 2025, in Washington, DC, the nonprofit We Need Diverse Books will host Stories Save Lives, a joyful community conversation and cocktail reception celebrating ten years of We Need Diverse Books and its Walter Dean Myers Awards, followed by a fundraiser. Event sponsors include Scholastic, Inc.; Macmillan Publishers; Little, Brown Books for […]
Join us on Friday, April 11, 12-3pm at Mason Exhibitions Arlington to imagine joy with James Baldwin in the current art exhibition, Nothing Personal: A Collaboration in Black and White. 12:00PM-1:00PM - Enjoy coffee, tea, light breakfast and experience a one-of-its-kind art exhibit 1:00PM-2:30PM - Meet others and participate in the Kritikos Reading Group. Theme […]
Join the Pan American Symphony Orchestra's Tango Ensemble for an evening of live tango music and tango dancing at the elegant ballroom of the Embassy of Argentina. Bring your dancing shoes or come just to listen to tangos that span the decades. With Javier Sanchez on bandoneón. Argentine wines included in the price of admission. […]
In a triumphant solo return to the Dumbarton stage, we welcome virtuoso and educator Michelle Cann. Praised as “exquisite” by The Philadelphia Inquirer and “a pianist of sterling artistry” by Gramophone, Ms. Cann brings a warm, confident, and energetic voice to the world of classical piano. Known as an industry-leading interpreter of the music of […]
Glen Echo Park Partnership for Arts & Culture presents Bachata y más! On Saturday, April 12 come experience the magic of all styles of Bachata, and discover why it's the dance that's sweeping the world. Bachata, a playful Latin dance originating from the Dominican Republic, is known for its close partner interaction with fast footwork, […]
Don your favorite Easter bonnet and attire (you could win a prize!) and celebrate spring! Tons of fun for children of all ages. Embark on an exciting self-guided adventure through secret doors and hidden passages. Walk in the footsteps of presidents and freedom fighters. No maps or hints - just your sleuthing skills! Join the […]
A moving portrait of the 50-year marriage of renowned sculptor Elizabeth Catlett and Mexican painter Francisco Mora by their son, filmmaker Juan Mora Catlett. (Betty and Pancho, Juan Mora Catlett, 1998, Spanish with English subtitles, DCP, 60 minutes).
Between the late 1920s and the 1950s, thousands of municipalities across the United States installed one- and two-way police radio systems, each with a dedicated police radio antenna tower, which radically reshaped policing and the American landscape. This talk will focus on news photography and how reliance on this technology created a new genre of […]
Tetrapak is an exciting new way of printmaking that uses recycled cartons of orange juice or chicken stock to create a plate that is very receptive to creating rich lines using sharp tools. The tetrapak can be easily cut into shapes and used in many creative ways. The plates created will be printed on an […]
Join us Friday, April 18 in the Ballroom Back Room at Glen Echo Park for a sizzling hot night of Salsa presented by Glen Echo Park Partnership for Arts & Culture. We'll start at 7:30pm with a one-hour beginner lesson (free with the price of admission) followed by salsa dancing with a DJ from 8:30-11pm. […]
This workshop will touch on the most important aspects of photography, from light to composition, in an effort to start a teen's photography journey! By the end, you should feel comfortable taking good photos and will come away with recommendations for further study and practice. In the first hour, we will discuss light: exposure, aperture, […]
Join in the Family Day fun on Saturday, April 19, featuring a full schedule of activities, tours and other opportunities for the young and young at heart. Our staff and docents are excited to share the magic and majesty of Dumbarton Oaks with you! On this day, we will host visitors in two timed sessions, […]
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. Tickets now include admission to […]
Multi-discipline artist Stephanie Barber is renowned for her playful approach to language and moving image. She returns to the National Gallery this spring to present a program of several new and recent films, including Another Horizon, “where the sky and the earth meet, is always elsewhere, a promised place where these two elements come together. […]
Join us at Woodrow Wilson Plaza on the third Thursday of each month (except in June*) for Capital Book Fest, our pop-up book sale. From 10:00 am – 5:00 pm, shop thousands of gently used books, CDs, DVDs and vinyl all on sale for $7 or less. Books are provided by Carpe Librum, a local […]
In this conversation, Mary Beard and Hugo Shakeshaft explore the place of beauty in ancient Greece. They turn to poetry, art, and philosophical texts as well as the built environment and landscape to demonstrate how beauty shaped ancient Greek relations with the divine. Their conversation will bring alive the enduring place of beauty within art’s […]
Living Earth Festival: Protecting the Elements Saturday and Sunday, April 26–27, 10 AM–5 PM Oversight of protecting the earth’s natural resources and expansive habitats and ecosystems are taken seriously by Indigenous communities throughout the world. Their efforts are focused on the well-being of their homelands through conservation and sustainable management of the elements of nature: […]
This inaugural event will highlight two of DC’s greatest joys: ballet and brunch! Inspired by Edwaard Liang’s ALICE (in wonderland), the event will feature classic British food, unexpected beverages, and the chance to see friends old and new. Alice’s Brunch: A Tipsy Turvy Tea Party also includes tickets to your choice of the 12:00PM matinee […]
Join me for this painting workshop: An evening for healing through expression and creativity. Finding your voice - Art Healing and Life Coaching Workshop with Summer Roshni Bhullar Have you ever felt you want to say something, but you just can’t get the words out? Have you ever felt if only someone would understand what […]
In this exhibit, explore the works of two D.C. artists who, though drawing inspiration from different sources and working in different media, both celebrate the magic and splendor of our worlds. In his paintings and prints in “Jaguar Moon,” “Brocha” Mariano Arrien-Gomez shares some of the wonder he experienced while living in Bolivia, one of […]
Family-friendly street festival spanning 3 blocks in the heart of historic Old Town Kensington. Not your average book festival! Now in its 18th year, this festival offers something for everyone! […]
Free event to browse and buy original art by local artists working in studio space in the former Jackson School on R Street, NW.
Delight in the music of the Tallis Scholars in a concert celebrating spring and the natural world. Program note from the Tallis Scholars The program “Glorious Creatures” is formed around […]
What? Cancer Support Community (CSC) is hosting Comedy for a Cause, a benefit event that will harness the power of comedy to celebrate resilience and community while raising funds to help the organization provide vital […]
Join us Friday, June 6 for Art Walk in the Park at Glen Echo Park! Every First Friday, May - August from 6pm - 8pm, the Glen Echo Park Partnership […]
About Our Inaugural Benefit Gala You are invited to participate in the inaugural fundraising gala for PROJECT BLACKBIRD. The gala will be held during Mental Health Awareness Month on May […]
Our 47th season comes to a close with a rare treat. We are delighted to welcome the renowned Borromeo String Quartet with the outstanding rising stars of the Verona Quartet […]
The mighty Galactic Empire is coming to Washington DC! Join the galaxy’s foremost progressive technical heavy metal Star Wars cosplay John Williams tribute band as they lay waste to Washington DC, Planet Earth. Prepare for […]
The Arts in Foggy Bottom Outdoor Sculpture Biennial runs May 3 through October 25, 2025. The show, Homeland|Hostland, launches on May 3rd at 2pm with a special tour by curator […]
Capital Arts Collective will be taking over Wilson Plaza on the first and third Wednesday of every month from 10:00 am - 2:00 pm. Locals and passersby can shop and […]
Our weekly market, Capital Harvest on the Plaza (CHoP) features plenty of fresh foods and artisanal goods. The market's mission is to foster a sense of community, stimulate economic development […]
Capital Arts Collective will be taking over Wilson Plaza on the first and third Wednesday of every month from 10:00 am - 2:00 pm. Locals and passersby can shop and […]
Profs and Pints DC presents: “Trump’s Second Term—An Early Assessment,” with Matthew Green, professor of politics at The Catholic University of America and scholar of Congress, federalism, and political parties. […]
Join us for the opening night of the 35th annual JxJ: DC Jewish Film & Music Festival, running May 8-18, 2025. With over 25 film screenings and an incredible lineup […]
Hilarious, heartbreaking, and utterly unique, Falsettos is a contemporary musical about family, relationships, bar mitzvahs, baseball and AIDS. When Marvin leaves his wife Trina and son Jason to be with […]
Hilarious, heartbreaking, and utterly unique, Falsettos is a contemporary musical about family, relationships, bar mitzvahs, baseball and AIDS. When Marvin leaves his wife Trina and son Jason to be with […]
ABOUT LAURI WILLIAMSON: Lauri is the Chief Experience Officer at DC Tours and Events. she wears many hats—author, tour guide, event planner, gifting company owner, & storyteller—& she wouldn't have […]
Join us for the conclusion to the 24-25 concert season arc entitled "Metamorphosis" when the DCCO presents "Rejuvenation", performing Lili Boulanger's "D'un matin du printemps", Prokofiev's first piano concerto, featuring […]
Jane Franklin Dance presents a farewell performance at the Athenaeum, Alexandria. Celebrate 28 years of artistic creativity with works by Jane Franklin, a Forty+ Project premier by Emily Crews, dances […]
Crushing Colonialism is organizing our first-ever Decolonized Beatz: Indigenous World Pride event in Piscataway Land (so-called Washington, D.C.) on May 30 and June 1 at The REACH, at Kennedy Center […]
Washington, D.C.– Decolonized Beatz Indigenous World Pride 2025 (DBIWP) is set to be a groundbreaking global event celebrating the creativity, resilience, and self-determination of 2SLGBTQIA+ Indigenous artists, performers, and storytellers. […]
Washington Men's Camerata weaves a tapestry of emotions in a concert encompassing the elements. Experience the blossoming melodies of spring and warm harmonies of summer to the reflective tones of […]
Explore Your Future in Healthcare! Join us at Walter E Washington Convention Center for an Open House with Ross Education. Discover our state-of-the-art facilities, meet our expert faculty, and learn […]
Join us Friday, June 6 for Art Walk in the Park at Glen Echo Park! Every First Friday, May - August from 6pm - 8pm, the Glen Echo Park Partnership […]
Step into the world of rock 'n roll history this weekend at O Museum in the Mansion, where May Pang will showcase an exclusive collection of photographs from her time […]
From salsa to strings, and blues to swing, Live! Concert Series on the Plaza features hot entertainment for the downtown DC community. From July 15 through September 27, noon - […]
