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America's favorite horse show returns for its 60th Anniversary Oct 23-28 at Capital One Arena! Since 1958, the Washington International Horse Show has brought world-class equestrian competition with top riders, […]
Architectural historian and cartographer Don Alexander Hawkins will discuss how he creates historic maps for publications around the capital and country. Hawkins’ mapping of Washington has influenced historians, lecturers, and scholars across the federal city and beyond. Free lecture and reception at the Dower House of Tudor Place.
The Yangguang Chinese Language Club is offering an affordable nine-week beginner's Chinese language course this fall. The purpose of this program, hosted in Glover Park on Tuesday evenings through December 18, is to be proficient enough to speak around 150 words. Tuition is $299. For details, visit yangguangconsulting.com. 2201 Wisconsin Avenue NW #200.
Presented by the award-winning Duke Ellington School of the Arts show choir, Voices in Motion! The first half is the opera Amahl and the Night Visitors and the second half is a Motown Christmas review.
Halcyon is kicking off their Fall 2018 Fast Forward series on Wednesday, October 24, with a conversation on the future of E-Commerce. Join Halcyon and Host Marla Beck, co-founder and CEO of Bluemercury, for a one of a kind conversation with leading female entrepreneur and founder/CEO of Framebridge, Susan Tynan. Tynan will share her industry […]
This highly-anticipated exhibition's focus is on salt water fly fishing as a sport, art form, craft, and industry. Join NSLM in clebrating the show's opening with a reception and talk with special guest Walter Matia, Trustee of the American Museum of Fly Fishing. Reception and Exhibition Viewing 6pm | Talk 7 pm $10 admission, free […]
Celebrate Día de los Muertos After Hours at the National Museum of the American Indian. The museum opens its doors for a free late-night event during the three-day festival dedicated […]
Night of the Living Zoo, sponsored by Groupon, is bound to be a beastly good time when it returns Friday, October 26 from 7 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. at the […]
Join NSLM in celebrating the show's opening with a coffee reception and with Claudia Pfeiffer, the NSLM's George L. Ohrstrom, Jr. Curator of Art. Offered with the support of Middleburg […]
Fall Frolic is a festive Halloween-themed family event that is open to the public, and visitors of all ages. Visitors can explore the arts through hands-on crafts, special Halloween activities, […]
Join Jane Franklin Dance for a performance of The Big Meow, the story of an ever-hopeful fluff ball who desperately wants to belong to the band of neighborhood cats. The […]
Reminisce with an inter-generational cast and revisit technology pushed away over time. Story fragments tell of attachments to cassette tape, VHS, paper dolls, IBM 3033, Shorthand notation and other blips […]
The Historic Renwick Chapel Oak Hill Cemetery Followed by a tour down to the 19th century Carrol Mausoleum overlooking Rock Creek. Presented by Adrian Vaagenes, M.Div, MILS Digital & Archival […]
The Historic Renwick Chapel Oak Hill Cemetery Followed by a tour down to the 19th century Carrol Mausoleum overlooking Rock Creek. Presented by Adrian Vaagenes, M.Div, MILS Digital & Archival […]
Reminisce with an inter-generational cast and revisit technology pushed away over time. Story fragments tell of attachments to cassette tape, VHS, paper dolls, IBM 3033, Shorthand notation and other blips […]
Profs and Pints presents: "Get Published as an Academic: A Step-by-Step Guide," a workshop with Emily Dufton, a Montgomery College lecturer and professional writer whose dissertation was published as Grass […]
Profs and Pints presents: “Tales from Netherworlds,” with folklorist Philippa Rappoport of George Washington University. The traditional Celtic celebration of Samhain—now known as Halloween—marked the opening of a door between […]
Join the DowntownDC Business Improvement District and the Ronald Reagan Building and International Trade Center for a day of fall festivities on Halloween. Coworkers, family, friends and kids are invited […]
Journey around the world at the 2018 Reel Affirmations: Washington DC’s International LGBTQ Film Festival. The 25th anniversary year begins on Thursday, November 1, running through Sunday, November 4, and […]
You are invited to celebrate the warm spirit of the season at the Washington National Cathedral. Enjoy jubilant, wondrous music performed by chorus, organ, and brass. A favorite Washington, DC […]
Do you enjoy vintage photographs, private diaries, and dusty tomes? The NSLM’s Library secrets will be revealed in this special program taking place in the Library’s Lower Level. The Lower […]
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart had a lively interest in J.S. Bach’s compositions, and arranged for his father to send him copies of Bach’s collection of keyboard pieces, The Well-Tempered Clavier. Mozart […]
Annual sale of wearable art and fiber art supplies by twenty-six members of the Potomac Fiber Arts Gallery. Handcrafted, one-of-a-kind scarves, hats, garments, jewelry, yarn, fabrics, notions and gift items […]
A leftover interaction haunts you. Oddly, you recall the incident, though it was a mere blip, tiny gasp. The beauty of the moment has a life of its own like […]
Saturday November 3, 2018 at 8pm The Rachel M. Schlesinger Concert Hall and Arts Center 4915 E. Campus Drive Alexandria, VA 22311 Sunday November 4, 2018 at 3pm – with […]
Whittle School & Studios welcomes you to a Fall Open House to learn more about the opportunities this global school will provide your children and the greater Washington area. This […]
Join us for a free sketching session in the Museum! Artists of all ages are invited to sketch alongside area artist Lori Goll. Materials are provided. This Sunday Sketch is […]
Renowned as performers, artistic directors and educators, David Finckel and Wu Han have been dubbed by The Wall Street Journal as “The Power Couple of Chamber Music.” The leaders of […]
Saturday November 3, 2018 at 8pm The Rachel M. Schlesinger Concert Hall and Arts Center 4915 E. Campus Drive Alexandria, VA 22311 Sunday November 4, 2018 at 3pm – with […]
A leftover interaction haunts you. Oddly, you recall the incident, though it was a mere blip, tiny gasp. The beauty of the moment has a life of its own like […]
Profs and Pints presents: "When Jews Saved Monticello," with Marc Leepson, journalist, historian, author, and adjunct history instructor. Monticello is not just a great place to learn about Thomas Jefferson. […]
Join Jane Franklin Dance in a day camp for ages 6 - 10. Build physical skill and challenge creativity while exploring movement, theatre technique, and visual art. The day long […]
Known for transcendent harmonies, serious musicianship, and raucous live performances, this Americana trio makes “earnest and magnetic folk-pop…built to shake the rafters” (NPR).
Known for transcendent harmonies, serious musicianship, and raucous live performances, this Americana trio makes “earnest and magnetic folk-pop…built to shake the rafters” (NPR).
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 […]
In time for the holidays, the Rainforest Trust is hosting the largest ever public auction of species naming rights. Holiday shoppers will be able to buy the ultimate gift of […]
Eighty years after Kristallnacht, we reflect on the repercussions of this dangerous turning point in Holocaust history using the vivid observations of young diarists. Their accounts reveal the escalating persecution […]
In advance of Veterans Day, composer, singer and drummer Ralph Zotigh (Kiowa) will sing an honor song he composed for Native American women veterans. He will be joined by his […]
In advance of Veterans Day, composer, singer and drummer Ralph Zotigh (Kiowa) will sing an honor song he composed for Native American women veterans. He will be joined by his […]
ESVA's Collections Manager, Stephanie Templin, takes us on a tour of the history of Ker Place, the Federal-period Georgian-style house in Onancock, Virginia that houses the Historical Society of the […]
Earning a Tony Award for originating the role of iconic singer Frankie Valli in Jersey Boys on Broadway, John Lloyd Young is a master of singing the classics with a […]
Browse and buy fine artworks for everyone on your holiday shopping list at the annual Holiday Art Show & Sale, presented by the Glen Echo Park Partnership for Arts and […]
This concert will feature five different ensembles, ranging from about half a dozen voices to over 80 voices, singing a wide variety of music.
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 […]
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 […]
The "EyeSoar" project highlights the landscapes near 3700 S Four Mile Run Drive, the rooftop and outdoors across Nelson Street, the footbridge and Jennie Dean Park, and engages people who […]
Award-winning young Trio Karénine brings an all-French program to their Washington DC premiere. Trio Karénine, named after Tolstoy’s heroine Anna Karenina, bring an all-French program to their Washington premiere. Top […]
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 […]
After making her Wolf Trap debut opening for The Avett Brothers this summer, Nicole Atkins returns for a more intimate performance at The Barns. “When Nicole Atkins sings, she sounds […]
Although the story of Elizabeth Bonaparte's marriage to Napoleon Bonaparte's youngest brother has long been celebrated, her end-of-life friendship with Martha Custis Williams Carter, longtime resident of Tudor Place, is […]
Steve Inskeep, host of NPR’s Morning Edition, is also the author of “Jacksonland,” a history of President Andrew Jackson’s long-running conflict with John Ross, a Cherokee chief who resisted the […]
As lead singer and guitarist for Canadian folk rock group Great Big Sea, Alan Doyle created a specific sound that borrowed from Celtic traditions, rock, and traditional sea shanties that […]
You're invited to the opening reception of the art exhibition, Kristina King: Atmospheric Works, in Via Umbria's second floor art gallery in Georgetown. Venue: Via Umbria Galleria 1525 Wisconsin Avenue, […]
The Georgetown Visitation Masqueraders proudly present "The Ghost of Rhodes Manor". Friday & Saturday, November 16th & 17th @ 7:30pm Sunday, November 18th @ 2pm The Nolan Center for the […]
Blurring the lines between country, pop, and rock with shades of Aretha Franklin, Grace Potter, and Janis Joplin, musical star on the rise Maggie Rose blows audiences away with super-sized […]
Shoff Promotions Comic Book & Sports Card Show SATURDAY NOV. 17 10am-3pm at the Annandale Virginia Fire House Expo Hall 7128 Columbia Pike 22003 Super Selection of Comic Books from […]
Saturday, Nov. 17, and Sunday, Nov. 18; 10 a.m.–5 p.m. National Museum of the American Indian, Potomac Atrium, Washington, D.C. The Hopi Tribe is a sovereign nation located in northeastern […]
The Hopi Tribe is a sovereign nation located in northeastern Arizona. Their nation encompasses more than 1.5-million acres, and is made up of 12 villages on three mesas. Over the […]
"Journeys" refers to Marketa Jirouskova's main source of inspiration: a journey itself as a long, arduous travel in search of nature's highlights, in the footsteps of earlier explorers, or following […]
“One of modern bluegrass music’s most accomplished and influential acts” (Rolling Stone) returns to The Barns to celebrate their 40th Anniversary Tour.
Blessed with a “beautiful countertenor” (New York Times), musical icon Art Garfunkel has made an indelible mark on the music world as both a solo artist and half of the […]
The first half of the show is the short opera Amahl and the Night Visitors and the second half is A Motown Christmas, a review of favorite Motown hits. This is being performed by the award-winning Duke Ellington School of the Arts' Show Choir, Voices in Motion. Concessions will be available before the show, during […]
This celebration of Native American Heritage Day features hands-on activities, “make-and-takes,” and music and interactive dance presentations.
Estate Sale of original watercolor paintings and sketches by artist, Lily Spandorf. Come and view over 300 pieces of artwork. Every piece is available for purchase. Refreshments will be served.lo lo
New York Polyphony is regarded as one of the finest vocal chamber ensembles in the world. Praised for a “rich, natural sound that’s larger and more complex than the sum of its parts” (National Public Radio), the four men apply a distinctly modern touch to repertoire that ranges from austere medieval melodies to cutting-edge contemporary […]
DC’s finest musicians come together for one evening honoring two of rock’s most legendary immortals with renditions of their smash hits, career bests, and much more.
Wolf Trap favorite and “Washington legend” (The Washington Post) John Eaton returns to The Barns for an afternoon filled with piano renditions of the best of George Gershwin, Harold Arlen, Leonard Bernstein, Ann Ronell, Jerome Kern, and practically everyone else! "Best jazz pianist: John Eaton, then, now, and probably forever." —Washingtonian
Profs and Pints presents: "Racism and Evolution," with Rui Diogo, associate professor of anatomy at Howard University's College of Medicine and resource faculty member at George Washington University's Center for the Advanced Study of Hominid Paleobiology. Science often is depicted as the antidote to wrongheaded ideas, but truth has often been far more complicated. Join […]
Profs and Pints presents: “Christianity and Climate Change,” with Beth Norcross, adjunct professor at Wesley Theological Seminary and founding director of the Center for Spirituality in Nature. In a seminal 1967 article, “The Historical Roots of our Ecologic Crisis,” the prominent American historian Lynn White Jr. seemed to lay much of the blame for environmental […]
You're invited to celebrate Holidays through History with Anderson House, Dumbarton House, and Woodrow Wilson House, this Friday, November 30th. Enjoy tours of three festively decorated historic houses, enjoy historic cocktails unique to each site, and celebrate the season with music, activities, and food. Reservations suggested; purchase tickets at dumbartonhouse.org/events Friday, November 30th from 5:30-8:30 […]
Sketch comedy group Bad Medicine is back at the Unified Scene Theater with a brand new sketch show. Join us for raucous nights on Friday and Saturday as we explore friendship, the moon landing and gentrification. Mrs. Claus might make an appearance too! https://squareup.com/store/the-unified-scene-theater/item/bad-medicine-and-insect-fight-club https://www.instagram.com/badmedicinedc/
A profound songwriter, Chris Smither draws deeply from the blues, American folk music, modern poets, and philosophers. Reviewers continue to praise his dazzling guitar work and gravelly voice. “His songbook is overflowing with rollicking, clever blues-based folk tunes, and he has been a consistently engaging live performer for more than four decades” (The Washington Post).
Whittle School & Studios welcomes you to its Whittle Readers event, where children's author Valerie Tripp, author of multiple books in the acclaimed American Girls Collection, will lead an interactive presentation on creativity and the creative process. The presentation will include a discussion about the creative process, and engage students in interactive activities about the […]
The Washington Men's Camerata presents: Christmas with the Camerata –Enjoy perennial holiday classics, along with new and inventive arrangements of some of your favorite songs of the season. This concert is perfect for the whole family, so join us to get your December off to a beautiful and festive start! Saturday, December 1, 2018 at […]
In partnership with the Smithsonian National Museum of American History, Dumbarton Concerts welcomes all 18 members of the Smithsonian Jazz Masterworks Orchestra led by Artistic Director Charlie Young in a performance of John Coltrane’s lauded 1964 work, A Love Supreme. One of jazz music's most critically acclaimed recordings, A Love Supreme has come to be […]
Sketch comedy group Bad Medicine is back at the Unified Scene Theater with a brand new sketch show. Join us for raucous nights on Friday and Saturday as we explore friendship, the moon landing and gentrification. Mrs. Claus might make an appearance too! https://squareup.com/store/the-unified-scene-theater/item/bad-medicine-and-insect-fight-club https://www.instagram.com/badmedicinedc/
“Imagine a New Orleans street band playing Indian Bollywood tunes with a go-go beat — you can’t? Then just listen, because your day is about to get better. It’s a crazy blast of fun” (NPR). If you missed Red Baraat last year, this is the one show to make this season.
40+ working art studios in the historic Jackson School at 30th and R, NW, are open for exploring.
Join us for a free sketching session in the Museum! Artists of all ages are invited to sketch alongside Anne Marie Paquette. All materials are provided. Please contact Anne Marie, the Clarice & Robert H. Smith Educator, to register for this program: APaquette@NationalSporting.org, (540) 687-6542 ext. 25
Recalling the roaring hearths and roars of laughter that make up Christmas in Irish families, virtuoso fiddler Eileen Ivers interweaves age-old Wren Day songs, beloved American carols, and even a jigging Bach in An Nollaig: An Irish Christmas. With her signature warmth, Ivers invites listeners in for a tuneful, soulful celebration capturing the true spirit […]
An exhibition that features artwork from local artists across a variety of mediums. Hosted by Julian Wines, the goal of each event is to create an intimate atmosphere where guests can interact with featured artists and their work. Enjoy select varietals from Julian Wines paired with the finest hors d’ oeuvres by Chef Maziar Farivar […]
An exhibition that features artwork from local artists across a variety of mediums. Hosted by Julian Wines, the goal of each event is to create an intimate atmosphere where guests can interact with featured artists and their work. Enjoy select varietals from Julian Wines paired with the finest hors d’ oeuvres by Chef Maziar Farivar […]
Recalling the roaring hearths and roars of laughter that make up Christmas in Irish families, virtuoso fiddler Eileen Ivers interweaves age-old Wren Day songs, beloved American carols, and even a jigging Bach in An Nollaig: An Irish Christmas. With her signature warmth, Ivers invites listeners in for a tuneful, soulful celebration capturing the true spirit […]
Profs and Pints presents: “Nightmares Before Christmas,” a discussion of Krampus and other dark holiday lore, with William Egginton, professor of humanities and director of the Alexander Grass Humanities Institute at Johns Hopkins University. ‘Twas the night before Christmas, and if not a creature was stirring, it might have been because they were cowering under […]
Cirque du Soleil is thrilled to return to the Washington area with its coolest arena show yet - Cirque du Soleil’s CRYSTAL. This unique arena production showcases synchronized, freestyle and extreme skating alongside circus disciplines such as swinging trapeze, aerial straps and hand to hand. Show Schedule – Wednesday, December 5 through Sunday, December 9, […]
WTCDC presents Winternational, an exciting celebration showcasing the cultural and culinary traditions of Washington’s diplomatic community. This festival has the atmosphere of a bustling global marketplace with each embassy promoting their country through vibrant displays of visual art, food, handcrafts as well as travel and tourism exhibits. Free and open to the public, guests have […]
Join us to learn more about Whittle’s vision for mindful and healthy approaches to the college admissions process and ongoing success at university. This panel discussion will feature speakers from some of the world’s most prominent institutions of higher education. Topics will include strategies to build resilience, self-awareness, individuality, and wellness into the college admissions […]
In honor of World AIDS Day, join us for our screening of Buddies. In the 1985 film "Buddies" we follow the memories and insights of a man in his final stages of AIDS. Join Reel Affirmations and Rayceen Pendarvis at the Human Rights Campaign at 1640 Rhode Island Ave NW, Washington DC, 20036, United States.
Presented by the Duke Ellington School of the Arts' award winning show choir, Voices in Motion. The first half of the show is the opera "Amahl and the Night Visitors" and the second half is a Motown Christmas review.
Join The Barnes and Hampton Celtic Consort for an inviting candlelit Christmas celebration that "goes down as smoothly as a mug of hot cider" (The Washington Post). Weaving together the delicate and timeless sounds of the Celtic harp, lute, pipes, bodhran, flutes, and recorders with the poetry of Dylan Thomas, the Celtic Consort performs a […]
Presented by the Duke Ellington School of the Arts award-winning show choir, Voices in Motion! The first half of the concert is the opera Amahl and the Night Visitors and the second half is a Motown Christmas review.
Celebrate the season with this beloved holiday service of readings and music, in the tradition of King’s College, Cambridge. Performed in the serene and radiant beauty of candlelight, the program will feature music by Cleobury, Reger, Sandstrom, Vaughan Williams, Whitbourn, Willcocks and Rutter in addition to traditional Christmas carols for all to sing. FREE and […]
Profs and Pints presents: "Life at Earth's Poles," with Chris Parsons, research affiliate at Glasgow University and former director of the environmental science program at George Mason University. At a time of year when many children eagerly focus on the North Pole, Profs and Pints invites you to learn about both the northern and southern […]
Profs and Pints presents: “Nation of Drunkards," a history of alcohol in America, with Matthew R. Pembleton, adjunct lecturer at American University, fellow at the DC Policy Center, and author of Containing Addiction: The Federal Bureau of Narcotics and the Origins of America’s Global Drug War. The United States has often been described as a […]
Presented by the Duke Ellington School of the Arts' award-winning show choir, Voices in Motion! The first half of the concert is the opera Amahl and the Night Visitors and the second half is a Motown Christmas review.
AF is the pop-up that combines the best of a food and beverage smorgasbord with a fashion and lifestyle flea market. AF puts a spotlight on authentic, high quality products and experiences, and connects makers and startups within the fashion, food, lifestyle, and home industries directly with consumers, creating a fun and engaging marketplace. Just […]
Due to many requests for a second Estate Sale of Lily Spandorf Art, we will be hosting a follow-up to the first sale. All artwork remains at a reduced price. The address is 13519 Collingwood Terrace, Silver Spring, Maryland 20904.
You are invited to celebrate the warm spirit of the season at the Washington National Cathedral. Enjoy jubilant, wondrous music performed by chorus, organ, and brass. A favorite Washington, DC holiday tradition, this concert includes beloved Christmas choral music, a new carol by composer Paul Moravec, and festive sing-alongs.
Presented by the award-winning Duke Ellington School of the Arts Show Choir, Voices in Motion! The first half is the opera Amahl and the Night Visitors and the second half is a Motown Christmas review.
Glad tidings we bring with a selection of our favorite holiday carols and seasonal classics performed by the Choral Arts Chorus and Youth Choir. We’ll combine traditional favorites and choral jewels of the season with masterpieces performed by soprano soloist Esther Heideman. Bring the entire family for a concert of festive treats that will leave […]
