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The Apollo Orchestra with Metropolitan Opera Stars

The United Church 1920 G Street NW, Washington, DC, United States

The Apollo Orchestra will perform with Metropolitan Opera luminaries Elizabeth Bishop, mezzo soprano, and Barry Banks, tenor on November 3 at 7:30pm. Admission is free. The program will open with […]

Free

Americana Songstress Kate Grom Plays Gypsy Sally’s Vinyl Lounge

Gypsy Sally's Vinyl Lounge 3401 K Street NW, Washington, DC, United States

Kate Grom sings stories inspired by New Jersey horse country and romantic European journeys. Described by No Depression Magazine as ‘when Country meets smoooth’. 21+ Free Doors 5:30 Show 10:30 […]

Free

PawCasso Gala and Art Auction: Benefiting Homeward Trails Animal Rescue

Reagan National Airport's Historic Terminal A Arlington, DC, United States

PawCasso is an elegant evening gala featuring a live art auction, a spectacular silent auction, yummy bites and cocktails, and a live band..The best part? You can bring your pups! […]

$75.00 – $100.00

Mandarin Oriental 5K & Silent Auction

Mandarin Oriental Hotel DC, United States

Mandarin Oriental Hotel is sponsoring a 5K Run/Walk & Silent Auction on Sunday, November 5 at 9am. This event will benefit DCPS Jefferson Middle School. The run/walk around the National […]

$45

New York Festival of Song Bernstein Celebration

Kennedy Center 2700 F St NW, Washington, DC, United States

Vocal Arts DC presents New York Festival of Song in Take Care of This House: A Bernstein Celebration. A concert with narration of vocal music from all corners of Leonard […]

$50

Attacca Quartet

The Barns at Wolf Trap 1635 Trap Road, Vienna, VA, United States

Chamber Music at The Barns "They may be a relatively young ensemble, but already they come very close to epitomizing the string quartet ideal: four strikingly individual players with the […]

$40

JD Souther

The Barns at Wolf Trap 1635 Trap Road, Vienna, VA, United States

Whether performing hits like “You’re Only Lonely” solo or collaborating on songs with artists like the Eagles, Linda Ronstadt, Bonnie Raitt, and James Taylor, this singer-songwriter helped shape the country […]

$40 – $45

Winter’s Eve 2017

Celebrate the holiday season at the Park’s annual Winter’s Eve event. FREE activities including holiday crafts, sing-alongs, open studios, and a hot chocolate bar. Browse and buy fine artworks at […]

Free

ART14 Winter 2017

Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage 1617 14th St. NW, Washington, DC, United States

Coldwell Banker Dupont-Logan is proud to present its ART14 Winter 2017 exhibit, featuring the work of artist Lucinda Friendly Murphy. She works primarily on paper, wood and canvas using acrylic, […]

The 2017 Local First Awards

Blind Whino Arts Club 700 Delaware Ave, SW, Washington, DC, United States

Think Local First DC presents the 2017 Local First Awards on Thursday, November 9th - conferring honors on high impact local businesses, entrepreneurs and artists. The inaugural awards event kicks […]

Red Baraat

The Barns at Wolf Trap 1635 Trap Road, Vienna, VA, United States

Led by dhol (Indian double-headed drum) player Sunny Jain, “the best party band in years” (NPR) delivers its high energy, exuberant fusion of jazz, hip-hop beats, rock, funky go-go, and […]

$30 – $35

George Winston

The Barns at Wolf Trap 1635 Trap Road, Vienna, VA, United States

One of the best-selling pianists of all time, George Winston is still “setting a high bar for every pianist in genres as diverse as rural folk piano, stride piano, and […]

$40 – $45

A Passion for Caring 40th Anniversary Gala

MGM National Harbor Resort 101 MGM National Avenue ,, Oxon Hill, MD, United States

Capital Caring is celebrating its 40th anniversary in 2017 with a special 40th Anniversary Passion for Caring Gala, held on Saturday, November 11, at the MGM National Harbor Resort. The […]

$400

George Winston

The Barns at Wolf Trap 1635 Trap Road, Vienna, VA, United States

One of the best-selling pianists of all time, George Winston is still “setting a high bar for every pianist in genres as diverse as rural folk piano, stride piano, and […]

$40 – $45

Lisa De La Salle, Piano

Bender JCC of Greater Washington 6125 Montrose Road, Rockville, MD, United States

In just a few years, through her international concert appearances and her award-winning recordings, Lise de la Salle has established a reputation as one of today’s most exciting young artists, […]

$35 – $45

Herb Alpert & Lani Hall

The Barns at Wolf Trap 1635 Trap Road, Vienna, VA, United States

Herb Alpert, the Grammy-winning leader of the Tijuana Brass, and Lani Hall, the Grammy-winning former lead singer of Sergio Mendes & Brasil ’66, team up for two evenings of “happy […]

$55 – $65

Herb Alpert & Lani Hall

The Barns at Wolf Trap 1635 Trap Road, Vienna, VA, United States

Herb Alpert, the Grammy-winning leader of the Tijuana Brass, and Lani Hall, the Grammy-winning former lead singer of Sergio Mendes & Brasil ’66, team up for two evenings of “happy […]

$55 – $65

Our Walls Bear Witness: How Can We End the Crisis in South Sudan?

United States Holocaust Memorial Museum 100 Raoul Wallenberg Place, SW, Washington, DC, United States

Panel Discussion South Sudan, the world’s newest nation, has been engulfed in political turmoil and ethnic conflict since 2013. With nearly 4 million people displaced, this conflict has created the […]

Free

Justin Townes Earle with Joshua Hedley

The Barns at Wolf Trap 1635 Trap Road, Vienna, VA, United States

Since launching his recording career a decade ago, Justin Townes Earle (son of Steve Earle) has established a reputation as a leading light in the Americana music community. With fearless, […]

$30 – $35

What Did Faith Communities Stand For? Doctrine and Deed in Nazi Europe

United States Holocaust Memorial Museum 100 Raoul Wallenberg Place, SW, Washington, DC, United States

The rise of National Socialism in Germany and the ensuing terror raised profound theological and ethical questions for people of all faiths. While some religious leaders openly supported the Nazi […]

Free

California Guitar Trio

The Barns at Wolf Trap 1635 Trap Road, Vienna, VA, United States

Celebrating over 25 years together, the California Guitar Trio (Paul Richard, Bert Lams, and Hideyo Moriya) is still crisscrossing genres from rock and jazz to classical and even world music […]

$25 – $30

The Quebe Sisters

The Barns at Wolf Trap 1635 Trap Road, Vienna, VA, United States

Truly transporting the Americana sounds of Texas everywhere they go, the triple-threat fiddle champions of The Quebe Sisters create “a unique, effervescent amalgam of Western swing, hot jazz and tight […]

$25 – $30

Coffee with the Curator

national sporting library & museum 102 The Plains Road, Middleburg, United States

Join us for an informal coffee reception and special tour of our latest exhibition, The Horse in Ancient Greek Art. $5 admission, free to NSLM members. This program is generously […]

$5,

Washington Waldorf School Fall Bazaar & Children’s Faire

Washington Waldorf School 4800 Sangamore Road, Bethesda, MD, United States

For 48 years, the Washington Waldorf School has been offering one of the highest quality bazaars in the DC area. The Bazaar will have unique crafts and activities for children […]

Free

Evening of Indian Dance

The Barns at Wolf Trap 1635 Trap Road, Vienna, VA, United States

Performing multiple Indian classical dance styles, IDEA presents Meghadoot The Cloud Messenger—an epic lyric poem written by Kalidasa (5th Century CE) in Sanskrit. Told from the perspective of a lover […]

$25 – $27

Jackson Art Center Open Studios

Jackson Art Center 3050 R Street, NW, Washington, DC, DC, United States

Visit the studios of 30+ local artists and enjoy music, refreshments and conversation. Free children's workshop.

Free

John Eaton – Founding Fathers: Irving Berlin & Jerome Kern

The Barns at Wolf Trap 1635 Trap Road, Vienna, VA, United States

Wolf Trap favorite and “Washington legend” (The Washington Post) John Eaton returns to The Barns with an evening of piano selections.

$25 – $27

Newmyer Flyer: The Songs of Burt Bacharach & Hal David

The Barns at Wolf Trap 1635 Trap Road, Vienna, VA, United States

Over their nearly 20 year partnership, Burt Bacharach and Hal David created some of the most memorable songs of all time including “Walk On By,” “What the World Needs Now […]

$25 – $29