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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, […]
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., […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
“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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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, […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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!, […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
(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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 siblings Ebban and Ephraim […]
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 […]
Walk the route taken by the 250,000 demonstrators who arrived in Washington, D.C. from across the country to attend the August 28, 1963, "March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom," […]
Join us as we celebrate the anniversary of Dolley Madison’s flight from the White House to Dumbarton House in 1814. During the War of 1812, the British burned the White […]
Filled with warm humor and tremendous heart, Lynn Nottage’s SWEAT tells the story of a group of friends who have spent their lives sharing drinks, secrets, and laughs while working […]
Come and experience how fun and easy it is to learn Latin dances like Salsa and Bachata. Meet your friendly and highly skilled instructor, Dr. Stephen Jackson. Try out one […]
Our season closer kicks off with award-winning, young French-Canadian American cellist, Romain-Olivier Gray’s performance of Schumann’s Cello Concerto in A minor. We’ll then embark on a musical voyage through iconic […]
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 […]
With practice, anyone can improve their drawing abilities. Students will gain knowledge of line, value, tone, negative space, and perspective in this course, and you’ll leave with the assurance to […]
Profs and Pints DC presents: “Making Sense of the 1990s,” a scholarly trip back to a perplexing decade, with W. Joseph Campbell, professor of communication at American University, teacher of […]
Profs and Pints DC presents: “AI’s Promise and Pitfalls,” a forward-looking discussion of how artificial intelligence can be directed to do good rather than harm, with Mary “Missy” Cummings, professor […]
Roti is a round flatbread native to the Indian subcontinent. It’s made with whole-wheat flour known as atta, Mixed in to do with water, oil, and salt, in a mixing […]
Labor Day Weekend at Glen Echo Park provides an incredible opportunity to immerse yourself in the arts! The 52nd Annual Labor Day Art Show, running September 2-4 and held in […]
Bank of America, Merrill and Bank of America Private Bank credit and debit cardholders can receive FREE general admission to two of Washington, DC’s most in-demand cultural attractions Saturday and […]
An ill-fated artist, an Ambassador's wife, a Baroness, and the most powerful woman in journalism.....What do they all have in common? They were part of the most exclusive club of […]
Join your United States Navy Band for an afternoon of chamber music at the Church of the Epiphany! As one of their most unique concerts, the Chamber Music Recital Series […]
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 will draw people from life […]
Weekly Class - 15 weeks - Adults Wednesdays, September 6 to December 13, 2023 6 to 8 pm Level: Beginner - Intermediate - Maximum 8 participants Ages: 18+ 15 weeks […]
Weekly Class - 15 weeks Wednesdays, September 6 to December 13, 2023 6 to 8 pm Level: Beginner - Intermediate - Maximum 8 participants Ages: 18+ 15 weeks - $600 […]
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Georgetown was founded in 1751, predating the establishment of the federal district by 40 years, and remained a separate municipality until 1871. Many of the country’s founding fathers met in […]
Join "Sharing Honors and Burdens: Renwick Invitational 2023" artists Erica Lord (Athabaskan/ Iñupiat) and Maggie Thompson (Fond du Lac Ojibwe) in conversation with guest curator, Lara Evans (Cherokee Nation). Thompson, […]
Bring your family to celebrate D.C.’s quilting community at the museum during its 42nd-annual Celebration of Textiles. Make your own quilted square, tour our new exhibition of handmade quilts, and […]
Join Mason Exhibitions for the opening reception of Disrupt and Resist: A love letter to the disability community on what showing up for each other can be. This group show […]
On September 9th, Arts in Foggy Bottom invites you to join them under the stars for a special performance by an NSO member and composer Michael J. Evans to celebrate […]
The 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 […]
Expressing yourself in relief (Level 1) - Adults Weekly Class - 12 weeks Sundays, September 10 to November 26, 2023 10 am to 12pm On the first day of class, […]
Fall in love with DC’s newest museum! Join the Capital Jewish Museum as we continue our grand opening celebrations with a neighborhood block party. We’ll kick off the High Holidays […]
Fall in love with DC’s newest museum as we continue our grand opening celebrations with a neighborhood block party! We’ll kick off the High Holidays with live music, workshops and […]
Zoom meeting, free for members of JGSGW. Nonmembers may register to attend for a fee of $5. Emily Garber will discuss what it was like to get ready to leave […]
Washington, D.C., is a city like no other in the United States. A Greek Doric temple houses a colossal cult statue (the Lincoln Memorial). A Roman triumphal arch monumentalizes the […]
With practice, anyone can improve their drawing abilities. Students will gain knowledge of line, value, tone, negative space, and perspective in this course, and you'll leave with the assurance to […]
Come and experience how fun and easy it is to learn Latin dances like Salsa and Bachata. Meet your friendly and highly skilled instructor, Dr. Stephen Jackson. Try out one […]
Bachata for Everyone - BASICS and BEYOND: Mondays 7:00-8:00pm Class Description: Bachata is a romantic Latin dance originating in the Dominican Republic. In this Bachata series we will cover the […]
Profs and Pints DC presents: “The Orgasm Gap,” a beyond-the-bedroom look at why women have fewer orgasms than men, with Brittany Dernberger, who teaches a popular course on the sociology […]
Fenwick Gallery is excited to host PERFECTLY ACCEPTABLE, an exhibit featuring work from Chicago-based small press comics publisher Perfectly Acceptable Press. This exhibition explores the contemporary landscape of Risograph printing, […]
Interdisciplinary artist Cauleen Smith kicks off the annual Clarice Smith Distinguished Lecture Series. Smith explores African American identity through her work, particularly in films such as Sojourner, featured in SAAM’s […]
Weekly Class - 12 weeks Thursdays, September 14 to December 7, 2023 6 to 8 pm Unlock your creativity and discover the captivating world of printmaking in this engaging workshop […]
Join Ami Greener on a walking tour about notable Jewish contributions to DC history. This tour goes through the Judiciary Square and Gallery Place neighborhoods highlighting the stories of Jewish-American […]
In partnership with Arion Press, the historic San Francisco letterpress printer, the National Portrait Gallery is proud to present a public conversation with visionary artist Kenturah Davis. In 2023, Arion […]
Join us for an artist talk with Thomas Holton, a photographer featured in “Kinship.” His portraits of the Lams, a Chinese family living in New York City, explore themes of […]
Profs and Pints DC presents: “The Trump Indictments,” an analysis of the prosecutors’ strategies and prospects for success, with Stephen A. Saltzburg, professor of law at GWU, former Justice Department official, and leading […]
Don’t miss this amazing opportunity to hear from legendary artist Carrie Mae Weems, joined in conversation by Saisha Grayson, SAAM’s curator of time-based media, to discuss her new exhibition "Carrie […]
Weekly Class - 11 Weeks Thursdays, September 21 to December 7, 2023 3:30-5:30pm This basic printmaking class is a dynamic and hands-on 12-week program designed to introduce young artists, aged […]
Bringing together musicians, music historians, and ethnomusicologists from the United States and Canada and using the Blisses and Dumbarton Oaks as its inspiration, this symposium examines Washington, D.C.’s history as […]
Join SAAM’s curatorial and conservation staff for a series of gallery talks exploring the newly reimagined and reinstalled modern and contemporary art galleries, as well as a look at our […]
Join us for a conversation with artist Jaune Quick-to-See Smith about her vision in curating The Land Carries Our Ancestors: Contemporary Art by Native Americans and the exhibition's central theme […]
Join us for a fireside chat with Canadian Jewish actor and artist Marilyn Lightstone. The program will feature an hour long discussion of her career, including an audience Q&A. The […]
This month, the American Diabetes Association’s National Capital Area chapter is hosting its flagship fundraising event of the year, the Step Out Walk to Stop Diabetes, where the ADA will […]
"Poetry is a country” will bring celebrated poets from across the nation together to premiere original poetry inspired by works in the National Gallery of Art's collection. These free, annual […]
Jewelers'Werk Galerie is pleased to present Manual for Small Repairs, an exhibition of new and recent work by Argentine artist-jeweler Jorge Castañón. The show opens on Saturday, September 23rd and […]
Written at the dawn of theater itself, Euripides’ tragicomedy masterpiece ALCESTE blends the funny and the sad with the surprising and transcendent. Presented for the first time with a stunningly […]
Experience this exciting exhibition - "The Land Carries Our Ancestors: Contemporary Art by Native Americans" - on opening weekend and meet some of the featured artists in person. Weaving Performance, […]
Join the National Portrait Gallery for a free two-day film program exploring the impact of U.S. expansion during the 20th century. These films are presented in conjunction with the exhibition […]
This lecture focuses on the painted books of Aztec Mexico. These sixteenth-century documents are considered works of Art by some, and Writing by others. The Aztecs and their neighbors conceptualized […]
Your favorite concert to end cancer is back! Lombardi Live hosted by Friends of Lombardi and featuring White Ford Bronco returns to The Bullpen on Thursday, September 28, 2023. Rock […]
DC's favorite haunt is back, weekend nights this Fall. Creative, dramatic, and – YES -- terrifying -- MHF has built a national reputation for its unique, multi-sensory experience. Music, lighting […]
Martin's Tavern will be participating in Georgetown's Art All Night event Friday September 29th from 6-11pm. Martin's will be featuring Poet, DJ Leary : Your topic, his words. Join DJ […]
Sanity and madness blur on stage as two unlikely companions find themselves intertwined in complete isolation, with chilling results. Synetic’s reimagined tale explores the pitch-black depths of the human psyche, […]
Join Mason Exhibitions and Sofar Sounds on Friday, September 29 from 8-10pm. You’ll see 2 or 3 short sets from incredible performers from all musical genres, and sometimes even spoken […]
Monoprint on Plexiglass with Nina Muys Saturday, September 30 from 10: 00 am to 1:00 pm In this workshop, you will learn how to create an exciting monoprint using plexiglass […]
The Glen Echo Park Partnership for Arts and Culture is pleased to present the second annual Echo Arts Festival: a fall celebration of the visual and performing arts. This FREE […]
Join the National Portrait Gallery for a free two-day film program exploring the impact of U.S. expansion during the 20th century. These films are presented in conjunction with the exhibition […]
Always wanted to try your hand at weaving? Join us at Mason Exhibitions Arlington on November 2, 12-2pm to learn the patterns and processes to weave a small scarf or […]
Profs and Pints DC presents: “Tales from Netherworlds,” an evening with Baba Yaga and other dark denizens of the imagination, with folklorist Philippa Rappoport of George Washington University. The traditional Celtic celebration of […]
Join an in-depth presentation on issues of authorship and (mistaken) identity raised by Yves Saint Laurent’s 1965 series of so-called Mondrian dresses. Nancy J. Troy, Kress-Beinecke Professor at the Center […]
The celebration will feature a wide-range of work by the 2023 Washington Award Winners. Performances will begin promptly at 7pm, followed by a short award ceremony. The Fillmore School is […]
Marie Cassat discovered that chalk pastels can transfer well to damp paper by using pressure. Nina Muys has embraced this method where the richness of the chalk pastels combined with […]
Since making her professional debut at 13, sitarist Anoushka Shankar is the youngest and first female recipient of a British House of Commons Shield and the first Indian woman nominated […]
