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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 storytellers sharing true tales on a common theme. For this show, we have a killer line-up of some of our funniest stories and best storytellers […]
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 of mixed media art. Take a moment to exhale with new friends in a welcoming environment while overcoming stress, anxiety, and fear. Dr. Amzi is […]
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, the show features storytelling and song as well as over twenty hand puppets, rod puppets, and marionettes in three of Andersen’s best-loved tales: “The Ugly […]
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 cinematic form to patiently interrogate ways of seeing and being. The principal subject of Cohen’s film is an Austrian astronomer named Karl who has been […]
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 of fun, clean, stand-up comedy at Busboys and Poets in Hyattsville, MD. $29 per entry
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: American Art Song through the Lens of Generations of Black Composers, this program compliments Catlett’s art based on music—art that represents her own faith in […]
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 classical guitar tradition with bebop influences, and his innovative interpretations of jazz standards.
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! The Kensington Day of the Book Festival is a family friendly street festival, held rain or shine, spanning three blocks of Howard Avenue in the […]
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 how nature beautifies our lives, from the sun in the sky to the flowers that grow in our gardens. By extension we include the grapes […]
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 services to people coping with a cancer diagnosis. Nationally touring comedian and prostate cancer survivor Corey Manning (The Apollo Theatre) is the MC and joined by a lineup of local comedians. […]
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 hosts open studios and artist demonstrations in the Park's many visual arts studios and galleries. Each month features different activities, including hands-on art projects and/or […]
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 2, 2025, at The historic Watergate Hotel in Washington, D.C. Support raised from the gala will continue the essential work of PROJECT BLACKBIRD by allowing […]
Auction on the Alley. Celebrating 30 years of supporting artists, art institutions, and the community Opening Reception and Bidding Friday, May 2, 6 to 8 pm, duration, 5/2-5/29 Auction Grand Finale Thursday, May 29, 6–8pm ($50 suggested donation) Location: Hillyer Art Space, 9 Hillyer Ct NW, Washington DC 20008 In celebration of its 30th anniversary, […]
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 in a special collaborative program of string octets. From brilliantly contrapuntal Enescu to sharp, edgy Shostakovich and closing with the genre-defining Mendelssohn, it is a […]
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 an evening of the most impressive heavy metal. There’s no one to stop us this time! Event Information: Galactic Empire Band - Friday, May 2nd: […]
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 […]
Please join us for an afternoon conversation with Lea Barcus, who will share how she transforms found objects into the intricate sculptural collages of “My Tiny Castles,” now on view at Guild51 Gallery. As part of a visual tour she will give of the various materials and techniques she uses in creating “My Tiny Castles,” […]
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 explore a curated selection of items by the area's most talented creatives, including everything from jewelry, paintings, candles, custom-designed items, home goods, and more. Capital […]
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 and improve quality of life by providing local and sustainably sourced foods and products. Marketgoers can shop seasonal offerings from local purveyors and food producers, […]
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 explore a curated selection of items by the area's most talented creatives, including everything from jewelry, paintings, candles, custom-designed items, home goods, and more. Capital […]
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. With the last day of April marking the end of President Trump’s first 100 days in office, it’s time to plan on a thorough and […]
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 of concerts, we have something for everyone! Book your tickets today.
Docent-led tours of an historic DC Beaux-Arts mansion. Complimentary tour, but reservations are required. Groups of four or fewer are welcome. Ages 12+ only. Shorts, jeans, flip-flops, and t-shirts are not permitted. Call (202) 939-1520 by noon on Thursday, May 8, to make a reservation.
Docent-led tours of an historic DC Beaux-Arts mansion. Complimentary tour, but reservations are required. Groups of four or fewer are welcome. Ages 12+ only. Shorts, jeans, flip-flops, and t-shirts are not permitted. Call (202) 939-1520 by noon on Thursday, May 8, to make a reservation.
Explore the visionary life and art of Elizabeth Catlett: A Black Revolutionary Artist. Catlett put race, gender, and class justice at the center of her work. She made art for the people and focused on the trials and triumphs of Black American and Mexican women. We will discuss the pivotal moments in her eight decade […]
In this artist talk, Brocha Silvestre shares what he learned about our bio-diverse world during his time living in Bolivia and how this influenced his artistic practices and inspired his current works in Jaguar Moon. Brocha Silvestre, the moniker for Mariano Arrien-Gomez, is a muralist, illustrator, and artivist, who gravitates towards street art as a […]
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 his lover Whizzer, tempers flare, problems escalate and everyone learns to grow up.
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 his lover Whizzer, tempers flare, problems escalate and everyone learns to grow up.
A monoprint is a form of printmaking in which an image is made from a smooth surface such as glass or plexiglass, coated in printing ink/acrylic. In contrast with other printing techniques, only one final image is made, making the technique closer to drawing or painting than other print processes. Inspired by abstract expressionists such […]
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 it any other way. With a passion for connecting with people & sharing the hidden stories of Washington, DC, she's built a career that blends […]
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 soloist Daniel Wasse, and the ever-popular and dazzling "Scheherazade" by Rimsky-Korsakov.
This Memorial Day weekend the U.S. Air Force Band will be joined by Hamilton star Renée Elise Goldsberry for A Salute to Service: Honoring America's Heroes. Don't miss this exciting […]
Join Sitar Arts Center for the third and final installment in their 2025 Artists at Work Speakers Series. In celebration of National Photography Month, Sitar will explore the profound power of […]
TWB returns to CityCenter this May 22-24 with three FREE performances at The Plaza at CityCenterDC! Each evening will feature a unique free program of classic pas de deux and […]
This is a ZOOM class In this introduction to botanical dye printing, learn how to extract nature’s textures and colors to print on paper. Working with fresh leaves participants will […]
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. […]
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. Taking place […]
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 […]
Glen Echo Park is proud to collaborate with the office of Montgomery County Council President Evan Glass to present the 5th annual Pride Family Day! Be our guest at the […]
Now in its third year, We Have Always Been Here is a five-part film and video series documenting queer freedom and unity, storytelling, and histories through the moving image. Schedule: […]
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 […]
Ready to stretch your facilitation skills in a fun, supportive environment? Practice Playground is where facilitators and collaborative leaders—whether seasoned professionals or enthusiastic newcomers—gather to experiment, grow, and push the […]
Join us as we turn up the spirits for the 4th Annual Rum & Rosé charitable fundraiser event on Saturday, June 21, 2025 at 5:30pm, on the beautiful grounds of […]
Thursdays: June 5, 12, 19, 26 - From 6 pm to 8 pm Description: This immersive journey invites participants to break from traditional boundaries and dive into the world of […]
Get ready, Virginia — LIV Golf is bringing next-level energy to the Commonwealth this June with an unforgettable weekend of world-class golf competition, incredible entertainment, and immersive fan experiences, making […]
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 […]
The Kreeger Museum and Hamiltonian Artists are pleased to present WATER IN THE GAS, an exhibition featuring the work of 2022-2024 Hamiltonian alumni Misha Ilin, Madyha J. Leghari, Edgar Reyes, […]
The Glen Echo Park Partnership for Arts and Culture presents a FREE showcase of music, dance, and storytelling from around the world. This event features performances by artists sharing traditions […]
Join members of the Airmen of Note for an exciting afternoon of jazz music as the Chamber Players Series returns to the Sherwood Regional Library. The U.S. Air Force Band's […]
June 8, 15, 22, 29 - 4 Weeks Sundays, 4 P.M. - 6 P.M . Unlock your inner world with the healing power of creativity. Participants will explore printmaking by […]
The DC Chamber Musicians' Season Finale. Enjoy the jazzy, soulful music of Paul Schoenfield, coupled with beautiful contemporary works by Dring and Ewazen. The concert concludes with a classic by […]
In this two-hour workshop, explore the seven chakras through guided meditation, color theory, and intuitive artmaking, using chakra colors as a foundation for creative expression. Participants will receive an introduction […]
In this two-hour workshop, explore the seven chakras through guided meditation, color theory, and intuitive artmaking, using chakra colors as a foundation for creative expression. Participants will receive an introduction […]
Profs and Pints DC presents: “Nosferatu Versus Dracula,” on the rivalry between two versions of a vampire and its lasting impact on how we think of their kind, with Stanley […]
An evening of live opera, refined hospitality, and artistic ambiance in the historic garden of the Arts Club of Washington. Step into an evening of artful indulgence beneath the summer […]
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 […]
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 […]
Join us for the official launch of IA Smart Light on Kickstarter—a revolutionary fusion of lighting, art, and technology. After 10 years of design and development, IA is here to transform how you experience light at home, in gaming setups, or creative spaces. This immersive LED mirrored surface features pixel-perfect addressable lighting, real-time sound reactivity, […]
The Quentin Walston Trio is an exciting piano, bass, and drums jazz group. Their foot-tapping, energetic sets blend original music and favorite jazz standards. Quentin Walston is a pianist, composer, and music educator who leads his jazz trio in memorable melodies and striking rhythms with adventurous improvisations, and their performances are often described as exciting […]
Join us for a guided tour of the 2025 Arts in Foggy Bottom Outdoor Sculpture Biennial – Homeland | Hostland. July Tour Leads: Carter Wynne – artist, curator, and civic organizer Ashley Molese – Curator-in-Residence at the Historical Congressional Cemetery, Adjunct Faculty at MICA, and Public Art Consultant. Experience the biennial through fresh perspectives each […]
The Georgetown Library Friends will host their next giant used book sale July 12 and 13 on the lower level of the library, 3260 R St. NW. Come peruse 3,000-plus books (all new donations, no holdovers from previous sales, no library culls) in air-conditioned comfort! Many of the books are in mint condition. Saturday, July […]
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 - 1:00pm on Wilson Plaza, join us for free lunchtime performances featuring the area's most talented entertainers. Enjoy a variety of musical flavors, such as Go-Go, […]
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 wish to use. Jeneen Piccuirro is a professional artist, teacher, belly dancer, and certified yoga teacher who has apprenticed with master sound healers from across the world. The […]
DC-born performer and French-trained clown Daniel Maseda brings his debut solo show “BE GOOD!” WITH PAULETTE to the inaugural District Fringe for a two-show engagement, running July 19th (8:45pm) and July 25th (6:15pm). ABOUT THE SHOW BE GOOD! follows Paulette, the world’s mildest man, who stumbles into a theater full of the most people he’s […]
It is Night in America was filmed at Brasilia Zoo, habitat to hundreds of rescued species fleeing agribusiness, urbanization and the pollution of the Brazilian cerrado. As a nocturnal feast filmed on expired 16mm, this immersive work casts an animalistic spell with shades of eco-horror, wildlife fictions, and documentary, subverting the limits of cinematic genres. […]
Rembrandt van Rijn’s The Mill 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 […]
Join us for a curator-led tour of WATER IN THE GAS, which places artists living and working in what is widely considered to be an unprecedented moment in US history in conversation with artists whose lives and careers were impacted by some of the most defining power struggles of the 20th century. Anisa Olufemi, Director […]
Since 1981, the mission of this festival has been to promote innovation in the art of the moving image with films that honor Edison’s vision. The selected international short films include animation, experimental, documentary, narrative, and screen dance works from all over the world. Festival director Jane Steuerwald will introduce the program. Saturday, August 2, […]
Tuesday, Aug. 5 Angelika Pop-Up at Union Market (550 Penn St. NE, Washington, DC 20002) This free public screening will showcase four final film projects created by students who participated in its five-week summer filmmaking program for young adults. The program -- supported by a grant from the District of Columbia -- reflects DCIFF's commitment […]
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. First, she teaches how to do Japanese sumi ink marbling on Japanese rice paper. Then she instructs folding of some Origami figures to paste on […]
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 Luther King Jr. gave his “I Have a Dream” speech. The film was made as part of a series of films created by the United […]
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 reality,” artists grappled with profound questions: What is the purpose of painting? What can it truly express? Vincent van Gogh’s own words offer deep insights […]
