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Friday’s concert is a family-friendly event, meant to entertain veterans, music lovers and those interested in joining the Navy. The performance features this year’s Young Artist Concerto Competition winner, oboist […]
93rd ANNUAL GEORGETOWN GARDEN TOUR MAY 13, 2023 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM Please join us for a garden walk and afternoon refreshments. The Georgetown Garden Club of Washington, DC, […]
Imagination abounds as we wrap up our season. The performance begins with grammy-nominated Chinese-American composer Zhou Tian's lush Broken Ink, which evokes the melodies and tones of Chinese poetry. We […]
The 3rd Annual North Carolina Plein Air Art Festival in historic New Bern begins Sunday, May 14, and continues through Sunday, May 21. The eight-day Festival showcases 35 nationally and globally […]
Last week to visit the exhibition CAST IN SHADOW, multi-media artwork by Micheline Klagsbrun, Beverly Ress and Andy Yoder. The artists engage the manifold implications of shadow, both aesthetically and […]
It’s August 17, 1997 and Nick, a 17-year-old gay boy, is sitting in an all-night diner outside Indianapolis, Indiana waiting for the possible appearance of his musical idol Barry Manilow […]
Profs and Pints DC presents: "The Life of a DC Beer King," a biographical portrait of DC brewing magnate Christian Heurich, with Mark Benbow, associate professor of American History at […]
What happens when Marketing Associate Blaine and Twitch streamer Evette wake up to find… they’re black!?! In the same vein of Black Like Me and Watermelon Man, The Oreos explores […]
Wednesday, May 17-Friday, May 19, 2023 1 – 5pm EDT (daily) Join the 2022–2023 class of Smithsonian American Art Museum research fellows as they present new scholarship on a range […]
Join us for the return of our popular "Take 5! Jazz at SAAM" program. Beat the heat and relax in the Kogod Courtyard. Kicking off our program series is Washington, […]
Join the United States Navy Band for an afternoon of chamber music at the Athenaeum! As one of their most unique concerts, the Chamber Music Recital Series features Navy musicians […]
“The human condition can be defined as the characteristics and key events of human life, including birth, learning, emotion, aspiration, morality, conflict, and death.” Wax & Wane explores the human […]
“The human condition can be defined as the characteristics and key events of human life, including birth, learning, emotion, aspiration, morality, conflict, and death.” Wax & Wane explores the human […]
If you want to create with intention, and level up your photography skills, this workshop is for you! You don’t need the fanciest, newest equipment to create impactful images for posterity. This 90-minute, hands-on workshop will break down some of the myths and barriers to photography and give you the knowledge and confidence to document […]
“The human condition can be defined as the characteristics and key events of human life, including birth, learning, emotion, aspiration, morality, conflict, and death.” Wax & Wane explores the human condition and how it directly relates to our everyday worldly lived experiences. This evening length work, created by Raeanna “Rae” Grey in collaboration with the […]
Profs and Pints DC presents: “Tolkien’s Untold Tales,” a look at hidden stories underlying The Lord of the Rings, with Peter Grybauskas, senior lecturer in English at the University of Maryland, teacher of courses on J.R.R. Tolkien, and author of A Sense of Tales Untold: Exploring the Edges of Tolkien’s Literary Canvas. Today J.R.R. Tolkien […]
Profs and Pints DC presents: “The World of Norse Gods,” with Lilla Kopár a professor of medieval literature and culture at Catholic University who teaches courses on Norse mythology. Norse gods and heroes seem to be popping up everywhere these days. The hit film The Northman, Marvel movies, Netflix series, video games, and Neil Gaiman’s […]
Profs and Pints DC presents: “A Tour of the Multiverse,” a look at ideas explored by Everything, Everywhere, All at Once, with William Egginton, professor of humanities at Johns Hopkins University and author of the forthcoming book The Rigor of Angels: Borges, Heisenberg, Kant, and the Ultimate Nature of Reality. The critically acclaimed film Everything […]
Join artists Joe Feddersen (Arrow Lakes/Okanagan), Lily Hope (Tlingit), Ursala Hudson (Tlingit), Erica Lord (Athabascan/Iñupiat), Geo Neptune (Passamaquoddy), and Maggie Thompson (Fond du Lac Ojibwe) for an open house celebrating the 2023 Renwick Invitational, Sharing Honors and Burdens. Join guest curator Lara Evans (Cherokee Nation) for a gallery talk about the jurying process and the […]
Join SAAM’s research fellows for this lunchtime series of gallery talks as they share new discoveries about artworks on view. Learn the stories behind these objects and how each one tells us about America’s ever-changing culture. Amy Kahng, Patricia and Philip Frost Predoctoral Fellow, discusses Yasuo Kuniyoshi’s Strong Woman and Child (1925).
See Dumbarton House in a whole new light by joining us for after-hours museum tours and birthday fun! Dumbarton House opened to the public 91 years ago, making us the oldest museum in Georgetown. Come in shorts or in duds from your favorite decade of our long history! Celebrate our historic achievement by partying with […]
Corridor Four challenges the image of the American hero in a heartfelt portrait of 9/11 first responder Isaac Ho‘opi‘i (Native Hawaiian) as he works to put the traumatic experience behind him through the support of his family and love of music. A discussion with Ho‘opi‘i follows the film. The program will close with a performance […]
Saturday, May 27, 2 p.m. https://americanindian.si.edu/events/?trumbaEmbed=view%3Devent%26eventid%3D166293693 Image: https://www.dropbox.com/s/b72vxs9ccd6zbsj/CorridorFour_01.jpg?dl=0 Corridor Four challenges the image of the American hero in a heartfelt portrait of 9/11 first responder Isaac Ho‘opi‘i (Native Hawaiian) as he works to put the traumatic experience behind him through the support of his family and love of music. A discussion with Ho‘opi‘i follows the film. The […]
EXHIBITIONS OPENING “Treasures and Trouble: Looking Inside a Legendary Blues Archive”Archives Center, First Floor, WestOpens June 23 The exhibit explores the many treasures and troubles found within Robert “Mack” McCormick’s one-of-a-kind music archive. McCormick (1930-2015) was a white, Houston-based, self-trained folklorist who built one of the world’s largest and most significant archives on blues and other Southern […]
In-Person Programs, June – Aug. Big Ideas Book Club Select Thursdays, June 1, July 6 & Aug. 3 10:30 – 11:30 a.m. G Street Lobby Early readers and their grown-up companions are invited to a book club highlighting big ideas about ourselves and others. Participants are encouraged to read a select picture book […]
Performance in response to Northern Virginia Fine Art Association's Women’s Work Jane Franklin Dance returns to the Athenaeum with works that respond to the current exhibit Women’s Work in coordination with the exhibition by visual artists Kirsty Little, Donna McCullough, Kathryn McDonnell. Female identity and experience is explored through inspiring new dance works by women […]
Celebrate with your chosen family at SAAM’s Pride Family Day in the Kogod Courtyard and march to the beat of DC’s Different Drummers. Then dance to the sounds of Afro-Brazilian group Batala and enjoy the acapella music of Snowday. Embrace your creativity with hands-on crafts, strike a pose in our photobooth station, and show your […]
Profs and Pints DC presents: “Mermaid Tales,” a discussion of the enigmatic water spirits of East Slavic countries, with Philippa Rappoport, adjunct professor of folklore at George Washington University. Be careful out there. According to Slavic folklore, June 4th of this year marks the beginning of a week in which rusalki, an East Slavic version […]
On the 79th anniversary of D-Day, join Artist-in-Residence Peter Waddell and Professor Tom Long (George Washington University and Director of The Albert H Small Normandy Institute and former U.S. Navy Lieutenant) to hear about the battle that saved civilization. View a close-up of a magnum opus entitled, “The Defining Day” commissioned by Albert Small. Through […]
Profs and Pints DC presents: “Horror as Queer,” a look at the influence and depiction of queerness in horror films, with May Santiago, adjunct professor of film studies at George Mason University and producer of the podcast Horrorspiria. Horror was queer long before both Brad and Janet succumbed to the charms of Dr. Frank-N-Further in […]
D.C.’s original crafting hour is here for your summer memories. Relive your summer camp days at Handi-hour with throwback arts and crafts. Make a bracelet with embroidery thread, a lanyard with plastic ties, or a popsicle stick bowl. Enjoy a refreshing adult beverage from ANXO cidery and light snacks. Must be 21+ and provide valid […]
Lillian and Albert Small Capital Jewish Museum Opens with an Erev* Opening Bash Thursday, June 8, 2023 The Newest Museum in the Nation’s Capital is Celebrating with a Can’t Miss Pre-Opening Party! In keeping with the tradition of Jewish holidays beginning at sundown, the Capital Jewish Museum kicks off opening weekend with an Erev Opening […]
An entertaining yet rigorous look at the life and work of Justice Ginsburg and the Supreme Court, on which she so famously served
While most choirs perform repertoire from the rich African American traditions of spirituals and gospel music, there are countless unheralded composers and poets whose classical works are often neglected. This engaging choral program led by Frank Albinder will feature music by Rollo Dilworth, H. T. Burleigh, Samuel Coleridge-Taylor, Rosephanye Dunn Powell, and many more! Friday, […]
Jewelers'Werk Galerie is pleased to present an exhibition of new and recent work by artist-jewelers Karin Seufert and Tore Svensson. The show opens on Saturday, June 10th with a reception to meet the artists from 12 – 4 pm and will remain on view through June 30th. Seufert’s and Svensson’s brooches, necklaces, and rings in […]
While most choirs perform repertoire from the rich African American traditions of spirituals and gospel music, there are countless unheralded composers and poets whose classical works are often neglected. This engaging choral program led by Frank Albinder will feature music by Rollo Dilworth, H. T. Burleigh, Samuel Coleridge-Taylor, Rosephanye Dunn Powell, and many more! Saturday, […]
Join artist Carlos Carmonamedina of DC is my City for a live-sketching workshop using your personal iPad and digital graphics apps such as ProCreate, Adobe Fresco, and MediBang. After a brief introduction and tutorial, the group will explore the galleries to practice what they learned. Participants will end the session by creating a one-of-a-kind digital […]
THE PROGRAM: Dominick DiOrio: Solaris Adolphus Hailstork: I Will Lift Up Mine Eyes Joseph Haydn: Missa in Angustiis (Mass for Troubled Times) “Lord Nelson Mass” FEATURED ARTISTS: Dr. André J. Thomas, conductor Dominick DiOrio, guest chorus master Danielle Talamantes, soprano Alexandra Colaizzi, mezzo-soprano Kevin Punnackal, tenor James Shaffran, bass Symphonic Chorus Choral Arts Orchestra
Profs and Pints DC presents: “Understanding D.C.’s War Memorials,” a guide to the backstories and deeper meanings of iconic sites on the National Mall, with Christopher Hamner, associate professor of history at George Mason University and author of Enduring Battle: American Soldiers in Three Wars, 1776-1945. Most memorials offer a straightforward story about their subject. […]
Profs and Pints DC presents: “The Six Wives of Henry VIII,” with Amy Leonard, associate professor of history at Georgetown University and scholar of women during the early modern period. “Divorced, beheaded, died; divorced, beheaded, survived.” This six-word rhyme is often all anyone knows or remembers about the six wives of Henry the Eighth. It’s […]
A fantastical, magical, musical extravaganza for all ages, SEUSSICAL: THE MUSICAL lovingly brings to life all of our favorite Dr. Seuss characters, including Horton the Elephant, The Cat in the Hat, Gertrude McFuzz, lazy Mayzie and a little boy with a big imagination — Jojo. The colorful characters transport us from the Jungle of Nool […]
Prokofiev's beloved symphonic fairy tale returns to NOI+F! The young Peter goes out into the forest–against his grandfather's advice. Join Peter as he makes friends with whimsical forest creatures and faces a ferocious gray wolf! The 2PM presentation will be performed in English and will include ASL interpretation. The 4PM performance will be performed in […]
12 Leonardo da Vinci drawings never seen in the US are coming to the Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library in Washington, DC. Confindustria – the largest business association representing manufacturing and service companies in Italy – under the curatorship of the director of the Pinacoteca Ambrosiana Monsignor Alberto Rocca, and together with Intesa Sanpaolo, […]
Celebrate a uniquely American art form with Take 5: Jazz at SAAM, a series of free, live performances in SAAM’s airy Kogod Courtyard. This month features Sarah Elizabeth Charles, a vocalist and composer based in Brooklyn. She has worked and studied with artists such as Chief Xian aTunde Adjuah, George Cables, Geri Allen and Sheila […]
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Someone visiting Georgetown today may see it as another wealthy enclave in a continuously gentrifying Washington, DC. However, this charming area that boasts high-end shopping and gourmet restaurants has a diverse past. At one point African Americans counted for as much as 30% of the Georgetown population. Descendants of enslaved peoples and free black folk […]
Someone visiting Georgetown today may see it as another wealthy enclave in a continuously gentrifying Washington, DC. However, this charming area that boasts high-end shopping and gourmet restaurants has a diverse past. At one point African Americans counted for as much as 30% of the Georgetown population. Descendants of enslaved peoples and free black folk […]
Someone visiting Georgetown today may see it as another wealthy enclave in a continuously gentrifying Washington, DC. However, this charming area that boasts high-end shopping and gourmet restaurants has a diverse past. At one point African Americans counted for as much as 30% of the Georgetown population. Descendants of enslaved peoples and free black folk […]
Profs and Pints DC presents: “Torture in the Middle Ages,” with Larissa “Kat” Tracy, professor of medieval literature at Longwood University and author or editor of ten books on medieval violence. When Pulp Fiction’s Marsellus Wallace vows to “get medieval” on someone we assume that they’re in for some serious pain. Torture—that most notorious aspect […]
In 2023, the Smithsonian Folklife Festival celebrates diverse American cultures through two programs: Creative Encounters: Living Religions in the U.S. and The Ozarks: Faces and Facets of a Region. As always, the Festival invites visitors to participate in music and dance performances, hands-on activities, craft workshops, conversations, and cooking and gardening demonstrations. Hours are generally […]
It is with great pleasure that we announce the 23rd year of the National Small Works Show: the first since 2019, due to covid cancellations. This year’s exhibit honors Peggy Doole (1934-2021), long-time resident of the DC area who shared her love of art by giving lectures, sponsoring exhibits, and leading tours at the Hirshhorn, […]
In the 1980s, the Reagan Administration was reinstating the Selective Service, hippies were turning in yuppies, and the punk scene rose as a reaction to what they saw as a conformist, soulless government. While punk is often associated with London, New York, and LA, there was a substantial scene in DC that had anchors in […]
If you love Federal Period Architecture, Decorative Arts, and learning about the history of Georgetown, this tour is for you! Docents from the City Tavern Preservation Foundation will lead you through all four floors of the City Tavern. Highlights include a hand written invitation by first lady Abigail Adams, a map of Washington, D.C. from […]
Join SAAM's time-based media conservator Dan Finn for a conservation-focused tour through the exhibition Musical Thinking: New Video Art and Sonic Strategies. Participants will learn about the intricacies of the preservation process as well as the challenges conservators face in addressing video, sound, and interactive installations. Meet in the G Street lobby.
Join us for a colored pencil sketching workshop in the garden. Participants will explore summer flora, incorporating brilliant hues using hatching, cross hatching and subtraction techniques. Afterwards, impress your friends with your own unique creation.
Register now for this engaging Zoom workshop with artist Marcella Kriebel and learn the basics of watercolor and illustration techniques before trying your hand at creating your own masterpiece. Known for her culinary watercolor paintings and murals throughout DC, Kriebel has collaborated with local organizations such as Call Your Mother Deli, POW! WOW! DC, and […]
Profs and Pints DC presents: “A World Heritage of Tattooing,” with Lars Krutak, anthropologist, research associate at the Museum of International Folk Art, author or editor of several books on tattooing around the world, and former host of the Discovery Channel's Tattoo Hunter. Since time immemorial, astonishingly diverse forms of tattooing have been produced by […]
FREE LUNCHTIME CONCERT - JULY 12, 12:30PM “A LITTLE LUNCH MUSIC” Holy Trinity in Georgetown hosts a free concert featuring the Wolf Trap Opera Studio. Come hear these emerging world-class artists present opera scenes and arias in concert. This season’s Wolf Trap Studio Artists will convey all the emotion of grand opera by concentrating on the […]
Multi-disciplinary artist Roxana Alger Geffen leads a creative evening of craftivism, conversation, and civic engagement.
16th Annual Capital Fringe Festival Always Unexpectedly Fringe July 12-23 Ten Days of Performances 43 Productions; 194 Individual Shows Festival Preview: June 23, 7-11pm WASHINGTON – The time is near for this year’s Capital Fringe Festival, our annual celebration of theatre and freedom of expression. In 2023, the Capital Fringe Festival will […]
Playing is learning! Join us the second Thursday of each month for Story Time at CJM, presented in partnership with PJ Library. Children and their caregivers are invited to join […]
Join the Smithsonian American Art Museum for a docent-led virtual tour designed for participants who are blind or have low vision. Discover highlights from the collection through rich verbal descriptions that invoke a multisensory experience.
Join SAAM’s celebration of artist Nam June Paik’s birthday with a screening of the 2023 documentary, Nam June Paik: Moon Is the Oldest TV (107 min) that debuted at the Sundance Film Festival. Paik, known as the “father of video art,” transformed twentieth-century art with his innovative media-based artwork. SAAM is recognized internationally as the […]
Venue: Postal Museum Event Location: Historic Lobby and A trium Cost: Free Get Tickets/Register: https://www.eventbrite.com/ e/spanish-is-the-language-of-my-family-book-festival-tickets-63030915063 7 Accessibility: ASL-interpreted program Link: https://postalmuseu m.si.edu/guest-artist-program Come by the National Postal Museum for a day of fun-filled activities for the whole family that celebrates the release of the new book Spanish is the Language of My Family. Written […]
Shooting in manual mode is one of the most important skills a photographer can have. Join this class to learn how to get off of automatic mode and take full control of your images using manual mode. The class is suitable for beginners or anyone else looking to learn how to stop using auto mode […]
Bringing you the sun and flavors of Provence for a grand night of culinary celebration! On Saturday, July 15th, come to the French embassy and experience the stunningly beautiful Provence-Côte d’Azur region from the dazzling Mediterranean coastline to the elegant peaks of the Southern Alps. Enjoy regional specialty dishes curated by 22 of DC’s top […]
The Sassoons reveals the fascinating story of a remarkable Jewish family, following four generations from Iraq to India, China, and England through a rich selection of works collected by family members over time. The museum's live Educator will take questions from the chat during and after the one-hour tour. The exhibition highlights the Sassoon family’s […]
Off the Mall Tours takes you on a winding journey through an era in which the U Street neighborhood of Washington, DC was giving rise to a vibrant jazz scene and establishing the roots of a new movement in black intellectualism. Also known as "Black Broadway", the U Street corridor was a neighborhood where black […]
The Holy O is a solo comedy performance where the audience becomes part of the play directly from their seats. Main character Vera contemplates becoming a nun, but has never considered celibacy one of her virtues. Her situation is complicated by the onset of rapturous prayers leading to the audience becoming characters from her past […]
Profs and Pints DC presents: “Unbuilt Washington—The City That Never Was,” with Martin Moeller, adjunct lecturer at the University of Miami, editor of ArchitectureDC magazine, and author of the fourth, fifth, and sixth editions of the AIA Guide to the Architecture of Washington, DC. To residents and visitors alike, the design of Washington’s key landmarks, […]
Celebrate a uniquely American art form with Take 5: Jazz at SAAM, a series of free, live performances in SAAM’s airy Kogod Courtyard. This month features musician Keith Butler, Jr., who has deep roots in many musical traditions having come of age in the cultural melting pot of Wilmington, North Carolina. Butler is a founding […]
From complete beginner to advanced level, you will learn to play classical guitar and read music. These individual lessons will be tailored to your individual needs. You will learn the basic technique and skills to be able to perform music of different time periods and styles: renaissance, baroque, classical, contemporary, and popular music. Lessons are […]
Turn the volume up for our annual exploration of video games and art, SAAM Arcade 2023! This annual celebration of creativity and innovation in games explores many of the same themes on display in the new exhibition Musical Thinking: New Video Art and Sonic Strategies. The exhibition explores the powerful resonances between recent video art and […]
Join Angela Maloney, one of the Washington Printmakers Gallery photographers, for a photowalk in Georgetown. Over the two hours of this session, she will point out favorite sights in the neighborhood and be available to answer questions and assist with your photography. Cost: $50 Materials: Bring your camera Ages: 14 and up Levels: All levels […]
“Who Did It? An Improvised Murder Mystery” is a comedy in which audience members help solve a murder! At the start, the show’s host invites attendees to contribute items they brought, such as lip gloss or snacks, as evidence for a murder scene. Then, two detectives examine the crime scene and begin interviewing suspects, improvising […]
The Holy O is a solo comedy performance where the audience becomes part of the play directly from their seats. Main character Vera contemplates becoming a nun, but has never considered celibacy one of her virtues. Her situation is complicated by the onset of rapturous prayers leading to the audience becoming characters from her past […]
Indulge in the delightful flavors of Chai With Rani and Mumbai Street Food! Experience the pure bliss that comes with a perfectly brewed cup of chai. Join us as we unveil the secrets behind the art of making the perfect chai, passed down through generations, and share the joy of chai with everyone. Picture this: […]
The Holy O is a solo comedy performance where the audience becomes part of the play directly from their seats. Main character Vera contemplates becoming a nun, but has never considered celibacy one of her virtues. Her situation is complicated by the onset of rapturous prayers leading to the audience becoming characters from her past […]
On behalf of the Utilitarian Conferences Gathering, we are delighted to extend our warmest invitation to you to attend the upcoming Nursing Conference: 14th International Healthcare, Hospital Management, Nursing, and Patient Safety Conference. This prestigious event will be held from July 25-27, 2024 at Dubai, UAE. The theme of the conference is “displaying the most […]
Discover the art of making Roti, a traditional round flatbread that has captured the hearts and palates of the Indian subcontinent and beyond! As a child, I eagerly watched my mother in the kitchen, mesmerized by the process of making chapatis (rotis). She nurtured my curiosity and allowed me to practice with a small round […]
Historian and Historic Preservationist Paul K. Williams rather unexpectedly became the Superintendent of two very different yet active cemeteries in Washington, DC during the past twelve years: Capitol Hill's Congressional Cemetery and more recently, Georgetown's Oak Hill Cemetery where he resides in the gatehouse. Both historic cemeteries were established before 1850, and are the final […]
Join SAAM’s research fellows for this lunchtime series of gallery talks as they share new discoveries about artworks on view. Learn the stories behind these objects and how each one tells us about America’s ever-changing culture. Zoe Weldon-Yochim, the Douglass Foundation Predoctoral Fellow, provides new insights into Patrick Nagatani’s Trinity Site, Jornada Del Muerto, New […]
Kids World is a fully immersive experience designed for young children, teenagers, and their families to enjoy in the heart of downtown D.C. Attendees can expect three days of fun-filled learning and exploration in the DowntownDC's largest green space, Franklin Park. Activities include: Storyland story time with special guest appearances Pop-up children’s bookstore Hands-on science, […]
Spicez is excited to share our intimate knowledge of these aromatic ground-up seasonings that tickle your taste buds, elevate your cuisine, and dazzle your guests...if you get it right! The combinations and complexities of using spices are endless, and we are here to spice up your life! (Or at least your dish.) Let's get together […]
Storytellers presents an exciting, fast-paced adaptation of Shakespeare's famous tragedy with music. Peformances Thursday, July 27, 2023 , 7:30pm-9:45pm Friday, July 28, 2023, 7:30pm-9:45pm Saturday, July 29, 2023, 2:00pm-4:15pm Saturday, July 29, 2023, 7:30pm-9:45pm Sunday, July 30, 2023, 3:00pm-5:15pm
Learn how to create easy, colorful monotype prints using water soluble materials and a printing press! We will be using watercolor paint, water soluble crayons, and washable markers to create images on a plexi glass sheet. Once the images are complete and dry, we will run them through the press with a damp paper to […]
Profs and Pints DC presents: “The History Behind Bridgerton,” a look at British life at the time depicted in the hit Netflix series, with Amy Froide, professor of history at the University of Maryland Baltimore County and scholar of British and women's history. The Netflix series Bridgerton was a breakout sensation when it debuted in […]
Ready to impress your loved ones with your next letter or note? Whether you’re a beginner or a pro, come join Samantha Testa from Right Place Studio to learn the basics of hand lettering and brush calligraphy at Planet Word. The workshop includes personalized goodies, a hand lettering workbook, and more!
Join Music Director Frank Albinder for an evening of singing or listening to your favorite songs for tenor and bass chorus, including Biebl’s Ave Maria, Spaseniye Sodelal, Brothers, Sing On!, Shenandoah, Drunken Sailor, Vive L’Amour, and many more! Free admission. All are welcome to attend! Music provided. Registration required (available until August 2nd at noon). […]
Join Planet Word for an intriguing exploration of fan culture and language as Cynthia Gordon, Professor of Linguistics at Georgetown University, unveils the concept of “fanilect.” Discover how fandoms create a unique common language – from Taylor Swift lyrics to Star Trek phrases to sports talk, and delve into the linguistic phenomenon where language and […]
Learn fundamental drawing and printmaking techniques in this 3 day mixed media workshop. This class will examine the work of influential painters and sculptors during the abstract expressionist movement in addition to methods of mark making as language. Students will learn various relief printmaking methods including gyotaku and frottage, two ancient techniques for capturing and […]
FEEL THE POWER OF THE TRINITY! THE AUTHENTIC DMV CARIBBEAN FOOD WINE & MUSIC EXPERIENCE TRINITY FEST Wine Jerk & Reggae Festival is an Authentic Caribbean event aimed at creating moments of fun, interaction, and culinary adventure for individuals as well as the whole family. Come and enjoy an unbeatable, exciting experience as RHU Events […]
August 3–27, 2023 Opening Reception: Saturday, August 5, 2:00-5:00 pm This Land is Your Land, This Land is My Land. . . – diving into the words of Woodie Guthrie's iconic song – August is a golden month. Many have left home and are exploring our country, whether in National Parks, at the seashore, or […]
(Working from the Masters) - Level 1 - for 14 to 17 year old Weekly Class - 12 Weeks Tuesdays, September 5 to November 28, 2023 6:30 - 8:30 pm On the first day of class, students are expected to bring their materials and an example of their artwork to share. In this class students […]
Profs and Pints DC presents: “Tolkien’s Untold Tales,” a look at hidden stories underlying The Lord of the Rings, with Peter Grybauskas, senior lecturer in English at the University of Maryland, teacher of courses on J.R.R. Tolkien, and author of A Sense of Tales Untold: Exploring the Edges of Tolkien’s Literary Canvas. Today J.R.R. Tolkien […]
Join SAAM's Lunder Conservation Fellow Katya Zinsli for an exploration of the ongoing conservation efforts surrounding one of SAAM's most iconic artworks: James Hampton's The Throne of the Third Heaven of the Nations’ Millennium General Assembly. Discover the meticulous processes involved in caring for such a large and complex artwork, as well as the challenges […]
Get ready for Planet Word’s First Annual JokeFest Open Mic Night! Enjoy an uproarious celebration of language, wit, and jokes with professional comedians, including our host Kasha Patel and a special guest joining virtually, Lily Sparks. And don’t miss your chance to give stand-up a try!
Grace Episcopal Church, Georgetown, is proud to announce its 28th Annual Bach Festival in August 2023. Grace Episcopal Church is located at 1041 Wisconsin, NW, in Georgetown, Washington, DC. The 28th Bach Festival will offer three outstanding concerts on August 11th at 7:30pm, August 13th at 1:30pm, and August 18th at 7:30pm. All concerts will […]
Join us for a colored pencil sketching workshop in the garden. Participants will explore summer flora, incorporating brilliant hues using hatching, cross hatching and subtraction techniques. Afterwards, impress your friends with your own unique creation.
Profs and Pints DC presents: “When the NBA Became Black,” with Theresa Runstedtler, associate professor in the departments of history and of critical race, gender, and culture studies at American University and author of Black Ball: Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Spencer Haywood, and the Generation that Saved the Soul of the NBA. Nowadays the National Basketball Association […]
