2025 JXJ: DC Jewish Film & Music Festival- OPENING NIGHT
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 […]
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Townsend House Tour
Townsend Mansion 2121 Massachusetts Avenue Northwest, Washington, DC, United StatesDocent-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 […]
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Townsend House Tour
Townsend Mansion 2121 Massachusetts Avenue Northwest, Washington, DC, United StatesDocent-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 […]
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Exhibition Tour—Elizabeth Catlett: A Black Revolutionary Artist
National Gallery of Art, East Building 150 4th Street NW, Washington, DC, United StatesExplore 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 […]
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Guild51 Gallery | Brocha Silvestre Artist Talk on Wildlife Artivism & Street Art
Guild51 Gallery 1636 Connecticut Avenue NW, Suite 300, Washington, DC, United StatesIn 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 […]
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Falsettos
The Keegan Theatre 1742 Church Street, NW, Washington, DC, DC, United StatesHilarious, 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 […]
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Falsettos
The Keegan Theatre 1742 Church Street, NW, Washington, DC, DC, United StatesHilarious, 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 […]
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Introduction To Monoprint with Sarah Barzmehri
Washington Print Makers Gallery 1641 Wisconsin Ave, NW, Washington, DC, United StatesA 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 […]
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Lauri Williamson Book Signing
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 […]
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DC Concert Orchestra Season Finale – “Rejuvenation”
Church of the Epiphany 1317 G St NW, Washington, DC, United StatesJoin 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 […]
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A Salute to Service: Honoring America’s Heroes featuring Renée Elise Goldsberry
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 […]
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Artists at Work Speakers Series: Oliver Contreras
Sitar Arts Center 1700 Kalorama Rd NW, Washington, DC, United StatesJoin 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 […]
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Dance For All at CityCenterDC 2025
CityCenterDC 825 10th St NW, Washington, DC, United StatesTWB 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 […]
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Spring Botanical Dye Printmaking with Christine Harrison
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 […]
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Jane Franklin Dance: Farewell Athenaeum
The Athenaeum 201 Prince Street, Alexandria, VA, United StatesJane 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 […]
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Decolonized Beatz: Indigenous World Pride
The REACH at the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts 2700 F Street NW, Washington, DC, United StatesCrushing 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 […]
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Decolonized Beatz Indigenous World Pride
Arena StageWashington, 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. […]
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Decolonized Beatz: Indigenous World Pride
Arena Stage & Atlas Peforming Arts CenterDecolonized 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 […]
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Seasons
Live at 10th and G 945 G Street NW, Washington, DC, United StatesWashington 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 […]
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Pride Family Day
7300 MacArthur Blvd / Glen Echo, MD 20812 7300 MacArthur Blvd / Glen Echo, MD 20812, Glen Echo, MD, United StatesGlen 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 […]
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We Have Always Been Here
National Gallery of Art, East Building 150 4th Street NW, Washington, DC, United StatesNow 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: […]
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Ross Education Open House
Walter E. Washington Convention CenterExplore 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 […]
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Facilitation Lab DC: Practice Playground with Voltage Control
Westend Neighborhood Public Library 2301 L St NW, Washington, TX, United StatesReady 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 […]
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The RalRosa Foundation’s 4th Annual Rum & Rose Fundraiser
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 […]
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An Abstract Journey with Sarah Barzmehri – June 5 to June 26 – Weekly on Thursdays
Washington Printmakers Gallery 1675 Wisconsin Avenue Northwest, Washington, DC, United StatesThursdays: 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 […]
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LIV Golf Virginia presented by Maaden
Robert Trent Jones Golf Club One Turtle Point Drive, Gainesville, VA, United StatesGet 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 […]
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Art Walk in the Park – June
7300 MacArthur Blvd / Glen Echo, MD 20812 7300 MacArthur Blvd / Glen Echo, MD 20812, Glen Echo, MD, United StatesJoin 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 […]
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WATER IN THE GAS The Kreeger Museum x Hamiltonian Artists
The Kreeger MuseumThe 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, and Isabella Whitfield. This exhibition is curated by Anisa Olufemi, Director of Programs and Curator at Hamiltonian Artists, and presented under The Collaborative, a program […]
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Global Rhythms: Music, Dance & Storytelling from Around the World
Glen Echo Park 7300 MacArthur Blvd Glen Echo, MD 20812 7300 MacArthur BLVD, Glen Echo, MD, United StatesThe 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 from a variety of cultures, including Nyame Nti Cultural Healing Arts Therapy (N-CHAT), Coyaba Dance Theater, Grupo Fénix, Story Tapestries, and more!
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The U.S. Air Force Band presents Chamber Players Series
Sherwood Regional Library 2501 Sherwood Hall Lane, Alexandria, VA, United StatesJoin 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 Chamber Players Series features unique programs developed by members of the Band that highlight their virtuosity and creativity. The series draws musicians from every performing […]
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Therapeutic Artistic Expression with Ajoure Di Amzi – Weekly – 4 Weeks on Sundays
Washington Print Makers Gallery 1641 Wisconsin Ave, NW, Washington, DC, United StatesJune 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 gel plates to transfer images and create abstract designs. Explore the hidden meanings of your artwork by discovering what color symbolism, shape significance, and line […]
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DC Chamber Musicians Season Finale
Saint Thomas Episopal Church 1517 18th St., NW, Washington, DC, United StatesThe 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 Dvořák. On the program: - Madeleine Dring Trio for Flute, Oboe and Piano - Eric Ewazen Ballade, Pastorale and Danse - Paul Schoenfield Four Souvenirs […]
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Chakra Color Immersion: Awakening Creativity Through Energy & Art with Uyen Nguyen
1675 Wisconsin Ave NW, Washington, DC 20007In 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 of the chakra system and its associated colors, emotions, and energies and experience a guided chakra meditation which will also help bring balance and harmony […]
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Chakra Color Immersion: Awakening Creativity Through Energy & Art with Uyen Nguyen
1675 Wisconsin Ave NW, Washington, DC 20007In 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 of the chakra system and its associated colors, emotions, and energies and experience a guided chakra meditation which will also help bring balance and harmony […]
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Profs & Pints DC: Nosferatu Versus Dracula
Penn Social 801 E St NW, Washington, DC, United StatesProfs 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 […]
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Art & Arias: A Garden Soirée
Arts Club of Washington 2017 I Street NW, DC, Washington, DC, United StatesAn 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 sky. On Friday, June 20th, The Drawing Room Society and the Arts Club of Washington invite you to Art & Arias: A Garden Soirée — […]
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Meet The Artist: May Pang
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 with John Lennon during the iconic "Lost Weekend." This unique exhibit unveils moments captured during the 18-month affair that took place in Los Angeles, a […]
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Meet The Artist: May Pang (John Lennon’s Girlfriend)
2020 O Street NW Washington, DC 20036 2020 O Street NW, Washington, DC, United StatesStep 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 with John Lennon during the iconic "Lost Weekend." This unique exhibit unveils moments captured during the 18-month affair that took place in Los Angeles, a […]
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See the Light: IA Smart Light Launches on Kickstarter
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 […]
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Quentin Walston Jazz Trio Event
Inspir Embassy Row 1417 22nd St. NW, Washington, DC, United StatesThe 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 […]
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Public Art & Advocacy: Foggy Bottom Biennial Tour
River Inn 924 25th Street Northwest, Washington, DC, United StatesJoin 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 […]
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Donated books sale
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 […]
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Live! Concert series on the plaza
Woodrow Wilson Plaza, Ronald Reagan Building and International Trade Center 1300 Pennsylvania Avenue NW, Washington, D.C., United StatesFrom 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, […]
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Yoga in the Sculpture Garden
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. […]
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District Fringe: “BE GOOD!” WITH PAULETTE
District Fringe @ Phoenix Theatre UDC (Building 44, Room A03) 3305-3365 Van Ness St NW, Washington, DC, United StatesDC-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 […]
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It Is Night in America
National Gallery of Art, West Building Located between 3rd and 9th Streets along Constitution Avenue NW Washington, DC 20001, Washington, DCIt 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. […]
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The Art of Looking: Rembrandt van Rijn’s The Mill
VirtualRembrandt 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 of art. These conversations will encourage you to engage deeply with art, with others, and with the world around you as you hone skills in […]
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Curator Walkthrough of WATER IN THE GAS
The Kreeger MuseumJoin 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 […]
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Best of the Thomas Edison Film Festival 2025
National Gallery of Art, East Building 150 4th Street NW, Washington, DC, United StatesSince 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, […]
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D.C. Independent Film Forum High School Film Screening
Angelika Pop-Up at Union Market 550 Penn St NE, Washington, United StatesTuesday, 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 […]
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Creating cards with Japanese sumi (black ink) marbling and Origami with Naoko Kamioka
1675 Wisconsin Ave NW, Washington, DC 20007Origami (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. […]
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The March and The Bus
National Gallery of Art, East Building 150 4th Street NW, Washington, DC, United StatesThe 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 […]
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The Art, Life, and Letters of Vincent van Gogh
National Gallery of Art, East Building 150 4th Street NW, Washington, DC, United StatesJoin 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 […]
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Haiku Collage
1675 Wisconsin Ave NW, Washington, DC 20007Come join us for an afternoon of art-making that merges writing and art! After introductions, we'll read a few haiku poems and write one or two of our own, then […]
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Enduring Traditions: Celebrating the World of Textiles
The George Washington University Museum and The Textile Museum 701 21st Street NW, Washington, DC, United StatesAround the globe, textiles have long played a role in celebrations, performances and religious observances. On the occasion of The Textile Museum’s centennial, Enduring Traditions explores the cultural significance of […]
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History of Black Georgetown Walking Tour
3206 O Street NW Georgetown, DC 3206 O Street NW, Washington, DC, United StatesBefore it was a part of Washington, DC, Georgetown was an independent, bustling port city that boasted thriving trades in many goods, including slaves. At one point African Americans counted […]
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The Cameraman’s Revenge and Other Shorts
National Gallery of Art, East Building 150 4th Street NW, Washington, DC, United StatesThis program of short films is a compendium of work made over a span of one hundred years by international artists and scientists, as well as pioneers and practitioners of […]
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Honky Tonk Dance with Arty Hill & the Long Gone Daddys
Glen Echo Park 7300 MacArthur Blvd Glen Echo, MD 20812 7300 MacArthur BLVD, Glen Echo, MD, United StatesTwo-step the night away with Arty Hill & the Long Gone Daddys Friday, August 15 in Glen Echo Park’s wonderful open-air covered Bumper Car Pavilion! From Baltimore, Md to Central […]
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Talks & Conversations: American Landscapes in Watercolor from the Corcoran Collection
National Gallery of Art, East Building 150 4th Street NW, Washington, DC, United StatesFrom New England to the Grand Canyon, travel through American landscapes alongside the artists who mapped and painted them. Join senior lecturer David Gariff for an exploration of works of art from our American Landscapes in Watercolor from the Corcoran Collection exhibition, created between 1800 and 1991. The exhibition is open from August 2, 2025, […]
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Opening Reception: 54th Annual Labor Day Art Show
Glen Echo Park 7300 MacArthur Blvd Glen Echo, MD 20812 7300 MacArthur BLVD, Glen Echo, MD, United StatesThe 2025 Labor Day Art Show—the 54th anniversary of this event—will take place in the historic Spanish Ballroom at Glen Echo Park this year as it has for over half […]
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First Studio: Art, Story, and Workshop
The Kreeger MuseumYoung artists ages 3-5 and an adult companion are invited to spark their imagination as they explore the paintings, sculpture, and architecture of The Kreeger Museum. This program will include […]
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Clothed Figure Drawing with a Live Model
Washington Printmakers Gallery 1675 Wisconsin Avenue Northwest, Washington, DC, United StatesArtists traditionally spend a lot of time drawing the nude human form because it’s the fastest way to develop an understanding of human anatomy. Problematically, a lot more goes into […]
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Free Talk about Art Law for Artists with Richard Louis, Esq
1675 Wisconsin Ave NW, Washington, DC 20007Experienced Art lawyer Richard Louis will explain what every Artist should know about the law and outline ways to start a business in Washington D.C. Richard will go over the […]
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Drop-in Artmaking with National Museum of Natural History
National Gallery of Art Sculpture Garden 7th Street and Constitution Ave, Washington, DC, DC, United StatesPack a picnic blanket and snacks for activities in the National Gallery of Art’s Sculpture Garden! Educators from the National Museum of Natural History and National Gallery of Art will […]
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Celebration of Textiles: Enduring Traditions
The George Washington University Museum and The Textile Museum 701 21st Street NW, Washington, DC, United StatesJoin us for a special centennial edition of our annual Celebration of Textiles community festival! This year, we’re highlighting the enduring textile traditions of cultures around the world, with special […]
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At the Close: Strong, Bright, Useful, and True Conversations
Room 426, the Kenney Link, Hopkins Bloomberg Center 555 Pennsylvania Ave. NW Washington, D.C. , 20001 Room 426, the Kenney Link, Hopkins Bloomberg Center 555 Pennsylvania Ave., NW Washington, DC, United StatesThe Irene & Richard Frary Gallery's second exhibition, "Strong, Bright, Useful & True: Recent Acquisitions and Contemporary Art from Baltimore," celebrates Johns Hopkins University's devotion to the Baltimore art community […]
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Ancient Beacons Long for Notice
National Gallery of Art, East Building 150 4th Street NW, Washington, DC, United StatesAncient Beacons Long for Notice is the third film in Dario Robleto’s trilogy engaging the history and legacy of the Golden Record. Attached to the deep space probe Voyager upon […]
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National Gallery Nights: Back to School
National Gallery of Art, East Building 150 4th Street NW, Washington, DC, United StatesThe seasons are changing, and National Gallery Nights is back! Lace up your sneakers, zip up your backpack, sharpen your pencils, and tap into your inner child on their first […]
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Art All Night
Art All Night is a collaboration between the DC Department of Small and Local Business Development (DSLBD), the DC Commission on the Arts and Humanities Department (DCCAH), DC Public Library […]
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Homeland | Hostland at Sunset — Happy Hour & Twilight Tour
River Inn 924 25th Street Northwest, Washington, DC, United StatesExperience Foggy Bottom in a whole new light (and sound!) Kick off your Art All Night DC adventure with an artful happy hour at MATERA Restaurant (inside The River Inn) […]
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Everything Is Wonderful
The Keegan Theatre 1742 Church Street, NW, Washington, DC, DC, United StatesWhat happens when forgiveness collides with deeply buried grief? Acclaimed playwright Chelsea Marcantel offers a moving, thought-provoking exploration of reconciliation, faith, and family. After a tragic accident, a young woman […]
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Historic Alleyways
Blagden Alley 909 M Street NW, Washington, DC, DC, United StatesThe alleyways of DC served a distinct purpose as a city planning feature, but they also provided a hidden safe space where escaped enslaved people and the economically disadvantaged could find inexpensive housing and live their lives away from prying eyes. While city officials condemned life in the alleyways as dangerous, dirty, and diseased, they […]
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Neurographic Art: Painting Your Inner Landscape with Uyen Nguyen
1675 Wisconsin Ave NW, Washington, DC 20007Join us for a transformative two-hour creative experience where art meets mindfulness through the practice of neurographic art. Using vibrant acrylic paint markers, participants will be guided to create abstract, […]
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Neurographic Art: Painting Your Inner Landscape with Uyen Nguyen
1675 Wisconsin Ave NW, Washington, DC 20007Join us for a transformative two-hour creative experience where art meets mindfulness through the practice of neurographic art. Using vibrant acrylic paint markers, participants will be guided to create abstract, […]
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The Last Battlefront: Quest for the Vote in Washington, D.C.
West End Library 2301 L Street NW, Washington, United StatesThe Last Battlefront, a one-hour non-partisan documentary film, looks at the history of Washington, D.C. to understand the District's struggles to restore citizens' basic rights of self-government. Washington, D.C. is […]
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Coolidge Foundation: Let’s Talk about Edmund Burke and Charles Fox
Coolidge House 3425 Prospect St. NW, Washington, United StatesJoin us for an evening with author James Grant at Coolidge House on Wednesday, September 17 at 6:00 PM. Kindly RSVP by September 12 to Colleen Stamos at cstamos@coolidgefoundation.org.
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Robert H. Smith Center for the Constitution at Montpelier Seminar
James Madison's Montpelier 11350 Constitution Hwy., Montpelier, VA, United StatesFor the first time the Robert H. Smith Center for the Constitution at Montpelier is offering a seminar to the public. Three days with Constitutional Scholar Dr. Lynn Uzzell, exclusive […]
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Yoga in the Sculpture Garden
The Kreeger MuseumJoin 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 […]
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Donated books sale
Georgetown Neighborhood Library 3260 R St. NW, Washington, DC, United States3,000+ high-quality used books for sale! Saturday, Sept. 20, 10 - 11 am: Early admission for Georgetown Library Friends members Memberships available at the door. Saturday 11 am - 3 […]
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Children’s Book and Learning Festival
Woodrow Wilson Plaza, Ronald Reagan Building and International Trade Center 1300 Pennsylvania Avenue NW, Washington, D.C., United StatesChildren’s Book and Learning Festival Brings Stories and Activities to Downtown DC September 20 WASHINGTON (Sept XX, 2025) — The Children’s Book and Learning Festival will return on Saturday, Sept. 20, with a full day of author meet-and-greets, hands-on art activities, and family-friendly learning experiences. The free, family-friendly event, part of Capital Book Fest and […]
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Artist Talk: Carla Williams in Conversation with Deborah Willis
National Gallery of Art, East Building 150 4th Street NW, Washington, DC, United StatesTo celebrate opening weekend of Photography and the Black Arts Movement: 1955-1985, join us for a conversation between exhibition artist Carla Williams and exhibition co-curator Deborah Willis, university professor and chair of the department of photography and imaging at the Tisch School of the Arts and director of the Center for Black Visual Culture at […]
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Park After Dark
Great Falls Historic Tavern 11710 Macarthur Blvd., Po, MD, United StatesThis signature C&O Canal Trust event, held under the stars beside the canal, is the largest annual fundraising event in support of the C&O Canal National Historical Park. Guests will enjoy a lively evening celebrating this national treasure and hearing directly from Trust and National Park Service leadership about current initiatives and plans for the […]
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Foggy Bottom Book Crawl
On Sunday, September 21, 2025 (from 11 am until 2 pm), Foggy Bottom West End Main Street and Litbox are teaming up to host the first-ever Foggy Bottom Book Crawl: […]
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Introduction to the Exhibition: Photography and the Black Arts Movement, 1955–1985
National Gallery of Art, East Building 150 4th Street NW, Washington, DC, United StatesCelebrate the opening of Photography and the Black Arts Movement, 1955–1985 with this overview by exhibition curators Philip Brookman, the National Gallery’s consulting curator of photographs, and Deborah Willis, university professor and chair of the department of photography and imaging at the Tisch School of the Arts and director of the Center for Black Visual […]
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Ulysses Jenkins: Video Griot
National Gallery of Art, East Building 150 4th Street NW, Washington, DC, United StatesThis selection of short videos includes four titles by Ulysses Jenkins, whose video Two Zone Transfer is installed in the exhibition Photography and the Black Arts Movement: 1955-1985. Jenkins’s video and media work is remarkable for its fusion of forms to conjure vibrant expressions of how image, sound and cultural iconography inform representation.
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The Art of the High Holidays
Virtual EventTHE ART OF THE HIGH HOLIDAYS brings Rosh Hashanah (Head of the Year) and Yom Kippur (Day of Atonement) to life through 1,500 years of Jewish art. The presentation offers a chronological and topical overview of visual art objects and their symbolism related to these two holidays. Enjoy the powerful art included in the slideshow […]
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Research talk: Wood Work: The Parasole Woodblock Carvers in Early Modern Rome
National Gallery of Art, West Building Located between 3rd and 9th Streets along Constitution Avenue NW Washington, DC 20001, Washington, DCIn this talk, Evelyn Lincoln, 2025–2026 Kress-Beinecke Professor at the National Gallery’s Center for Advanced Study in the Visual Arts, will guide us through the remarkable world of Leonardo and Girolama Parasole. These skilled woodblock carvers created intricate prints that animated everything from botanical manuals to religious texts.
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12th Annual Immigration Film Fest
Regal Gallery Place 701 7th St NW, Washington, DC, United StatesWelcome to the 2025 Immigration Film Fest! The Immigration Film Fest is hosted by KAMA DC, a volunteer-run nonprofit dedicated to providing a platform for immigrants and refugees in the DMV to share their skills and stories. Now in the festival's 12th year, we are bringing you a hybrid film festival with virtual screenings for 32 films […]
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Media release for: Free Music: The Illusion of Liberation
Eaton House 1203 K St NW, Washington, DC, United StatesMusic is a force of freedom, resistance, refuge and change. Yet in the digital age, where access feels limitless, artists remain bound by an industry that profits from steaming their work without fairly compensating them. "Free Music: The Illusion of Liberation" challenges the myth of creative freedom within a system built on extraction, and pushes […]
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Peace and Pancakes
Kadampa Meditation Center 1200 Canal St SW, Washington DC 20024 1200 Canal Street SW, Washington, DC, United StatesIn these turbulent times, it is crucial that we develop peaceful minds to enable the emergence of a more harmonious world. The format of this class was designed by Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso Rinpoche so that people have a special method to create the causes for world peace. Classes include a short teaching and advice […]
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Free Music: The Illusion of Liberation
Eaton House 1203 K St NW, Washington, DC, United StatesMusic is a force of freedom, resistance, refuge and change. Yet in the digital age, where access feels limitless, artists remain bound by an industry that profits from steaming their work without fairly compensating them. "Free Music: The Illusion of Liberation" challenges the myth of creative freedom within a system built on extraction, and pushes […]
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Georgetown Village’s Mahjong Open House
On September 29 at 1 pm, Georgetown Village is hosting a Mah Jong open house. If you have been wanting to learn how to play, and are interested in joining […]
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National Gallery Nights: Strike a Pose
National Gallery of Art, East Building 150 4th Street NW, Washington, DC, United StatesLottery opens Monday, September 29, at 10:00 a.m. and closes Thursday, October 2, at noon. A limited number of walk-up tickets are available. Fashion. Photography. Self-expression. You can find all three in this after-hours program celebrating our newest exhibition, Photography and the Black Arts Movement, 1955–1985. Wear your favorite outfit inspired by fashion from the […]
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Grand Kickoff: Spicez at the Georgetown Pantry!
Georgetown Pantry 1515 Wisconsin Avenue Northwest, Washington, DC, United StatesGrand Kickoff: Spicez at the Georgetown Pantry! We’re thrilled to announce that Spicez is now at the Georgetown Pantry every Saturday and Sunday from 10 AM – 3 PM! Step […]
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Workshop and Show-and-Tell: Natural Dyes of Türkiye
The George Washington University Museum and The Textile Museum 701 21st Street NW, Washington, DC, United StatesTwo days of interactive programming explore the mastery of natural dyeing traditions in Türkiye. Through workshop and show-and-tell sessions, participants will gain a comprehensive understanding of natural dyes, including historical, cultural and technical aspects. The program will focus on the classical Anatolian color palette derived from madder root, a traditional dyestuff cherished by handwoven carpet […]
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The Art of Looking: María Berrío, A Sunburst Restrained
Virtual EventMaría Berrío’s A Sunburst Restrained 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 of art. These conversations will encourage you to engage deeply with art, with others, and with the world around you as you hone skills in […]
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Finding Awe: Jasper Francis Cropsey’s Autumn—On the Hudson River
National Gallery of Art, West Building Located between 3rd and 9th Streets along Constitution Avenue NW Washington, DC 20001, Washington, DCTake an “awe walk” through a panoramic landscape. Practice slowing down and activating your senses to the present moment. Explore transcendentalist philosophy and its relationship to awe. During this 90-minute pause from your daily route, we’ll look slowly and mindfully at Jasper Francis Cropsey’s Autumn—On the Hudson River. You’ll be invited to look closely, wonder, […]
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E. Ethelbert Miller, Black Magic and the Black Arts Movement
National Gallery of Art, East Building 150 4th Street NW, Washington, DC, United StatesIn honor of the exhibition Photography and the Black Arts Movement: 1955-1985, literary activist E. Ethelbert Miller presents on Amiri Baraka’s Black Magic Poetry 1961-1967 and the influence of the Black Arts Movement on his own life and work. About the presenter E. Ethelbert Miller is a Washington, DC-based literary activist and author of two […]
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Fall Teen Studio Series: Digital Illustration and Animation
National Gallery of Art, East Building 150 4th Street NW, Washington, DC, United StatesWork with Trap Bob, who utilizes digital illustration and animation to share stories and bridge the gap between her message and her audience. You’ll explore both mediums and walk away with inspiration and a piece that’s all your own. Location: Education Studio (Concourse Level), near the Cascade Café Everything is provided—just bring yourself. Snacks are included. For […]
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