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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 located at 1801 35th Street NW. The event entrance and parking lot access are on the other side of the building at 1800 34th Street […]
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 transparent medium can result in an exciting print. This method also can be done without a press. Pastel Transfer Print Friday - October 6 10-1 […]
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 for a Grammy. Performing with a new quintet of musicians including clarinetist Arun Ghosh, drummer-composer Sarathy Korwar, Carnatic percussionist Pirashanna Thevarajah, and bassist Tom Farmer. […]
Join us for an artist talk with Ruth Buentello, a painter featured in the museum’s “Kinship” exhibition. Buentello shares family memories and emotions while using art to process and appreciate her closest relationships. Her unique artistic process incorporates composite images and found Telas (fabrics), adding a tangible connection to loved ones of generations past and […]
During World War II, a group of volunteer, civilian women manually plotted aircraft traveling through Washington, D.C., air space. In her virtual talk, Anne Dobberteen discusses this select group of women, known as the “Washington Plane Plotters,” who performed secret, unpaid, skilled labor under the supervision of male military officers. The officers relied on the […]
Award winning harpsichordist Lillian Gordis plays beautiful works from J.S. Bach's Well-Tempered Clavier Book II and music by early English composers William Byrd, John Bull and William Tisdall.
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Aquarelle avec Véronique (en Français et en anglais) - Simple et Divertissant Watercolor with Véronique (in French and English)- Fun and Easy Tuesdays, October 10 and 17 from 6 to 8:30 pm See translation after the French description L’originalité de l’aquarelle par rapport aux autres types de peintures, comme l’acrylique ou bien l’huile, on ne […]
Join SAAM’s Paintings Conservators for a conservation-focused tour through the exhibition “Composing Color: Paintings by Alma Thomas”. Participants will be able to explore the works while getting insight into the working methods and painting materials of this beloved Washington Color Field artist. Learn how Thomas achieved her visual effects in her large-scale works, and how […]
Jane Franklin Dance performance in response to Temporary Public Art Installation “Two Boxes of Oranges and Admonia Jackson” by Nina Cooke John The City of Alexandria’s Office of the Arts is pleased to announce that it was awarded a grant from the National Endowment for the Arts to fund its community Artist Residency Program. The […]
This year's 9th annual tour will showcase seven homes. Each year, we find new hidden gems in the neighborhood with different architectural styles and surprising decor and art inside. On the day of the tour, you can buy a ticket or pick up the one you already purchased at the Palisades Hub, 5200 Cathedral Ave. […]
Zoom meeting, free for members of JGSGW. Nonmembers may register to attend for a fee of $5. This year, as Gesher Galicia celebrates its 30th anniversary, it has completely overhauled its website with a new vibrant look and improved functionality focused on Its fresh images and robust capabilities. In this presentation, Shelley Pollero will provide […]
Join Time-Based Media Arts Curator Charlotte Ickes as she leads a tour of the National Portrait Gallery’s “Kinship” exhibition. Learn about each artist's motivation and inspiration for the works that created in this exhibition. Free—Registration Required.
Our season begins with the powerful and emotional Concert Overture No. 1 in E minor by groundbreaking 19th-century composer, Louise Farrenc, launching our adventures into places known and unknown. Next, CCS teams up with “lyrical soprano of ravishing quality,” Laura Choi Stuart, to carry us into the enchanting world of Canteloube’s Chants d’Auvergne rich with […]
Whether you're a budding artist or looking to expand your artistic horizons, this class is the perfect opportunity to explore your passion for printmaking. Use Akua inks to explore printmaking using woodblock or linoleum. Bring a drawing or concept and plan to use 2-4 colors to make an edition of 4-6 prints. By the end […]
Profs and Pints DC presents: “The Exorcist’s Power,” on the making of a legendary film and the rise of its demon spawn, with David Wilt, professorial lecturer in film studies at George Washington University. Get ready for the perfect event to get Washingtonians fired up for Halloween: A look at when the devil went down to Georgetown and […]
Join us for a Haunted House Workshop, where kids can unleash their creativity with local toy maker Chloe Varelidi, creator of the Follies Play Sets. This exciting workshop happens at 10:30 am just outside the visiting exhibit hall and will run for about 30 mins. Together, we’ll build and draw our very own haunted houses […]
Celebrating its 20th Anniversary, founded by local potter Laura Nichols, the Great Falls Studio Tour invites you to explore more than 30 art studios spread throughout the Great Falls community connected by winding roads and picturesque landscapes. Get to know painters, potters, photographers, and jewelers, while discovering their unique works and authentic studio spaces. The […]
ADA Partner WANDA Shares the story of creating a diabetes-free legacy at the Ferebee Hope Family Literacy Festival Join us for the Ferebee Hope Family Literacy Festival hosted by The Bookshelf Project, Inc. on Saturday, October 21, 2023, from 11:00am to 4:00pm at the Ferebee Hope Recreation Center, 700 Yuma Street, SE. Dive into a […]
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Calling all dapper dogs and animal lovers! You're invited to the most glamorous event of the year: the Humane Rescue Alliance’s Bark Ball black-tie gala. Dress to impress and let your four-legged companion shine alongside you for an unforgettable evening filled with wagging tails, gourmet treats and lasting memories. Canine companions welcome! In a unique […]
World Singing Day - Community Sing-along Would you like to do something fun to lift your spirits? World Children's Choir is hosting a community sing-along to celebrate World Singing Day. […]
Sphinx Virtuosi, a dynamic and inspiring professional self-conducted chamber orchestra that serves as the performing entity of the Sphinx Organization, the leading social justice nonprofit dedicated to transforming lives through […]
Join us for a post screening discussion with Oscar-nominated filmmaker David Petersen and Steven Melendez, artistic director of the New York Theatre Ballet. Filmed over ten years, Lift tells the […]
Profs and Pints DC presents: “Haunted Landscapes of Middle-Earth,” on J.R.R. Tolkien’s use of horror, with Peter Grybauskas, who has written extensively on Tolkien and teaches courses on him at […]
Profs and Pints DC presents: “The Life of the Vampire,” a look at the origins and evolution of a feared and beloved cultural icon, with Stanley Joseph Stepanic, who teaches […]
Tuesday, October 24 from 7 - 8:30 p.m. ET RSVP: https://events.womenshistory.org/events/the-bonobo-sisterhood/ Tickets: Free for students, $35 general, $150 VIP (w/ private reception) Event Graphic: Linked here Description: As much as this summer, […]
Profs and Pints DC presents: “The Science of Frankenstein,” with Richard C. Sha, professor of literature and philosophy at American University and author of Imagination and Science in Romanticism. In […]
Superfine Art Fair returns to Union Market this Halloween weekend. Discover the best art the DMV has to offer at Dock5 from October 26th to the 29th. Join us for […]
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 […]
Something’s brewin’! In this class, Mayra Garcia from celebrateMe!, will teach you how to fill and outline your cookies with Royal Icing. Each student will receive 8 pre-baked cookies ready […]
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 […]
Saturday and Sunday, October 28–29, 10 AM – 5 PM Free | National Mall Bring the whole family to the Smithsonian’s National Museum of the American Indian to participate in […]
Celebrate Día de los Muertos with the Smithsonian American Art Museum! Bring the whole family to see exciting live performances, including traditional Mexican folk dance by Ballet Folklorico Mi Herencia […]
Jewelers'Werk Galerie is pleased to present "Finery," an exhibition of new work by artist-jeweler and architect Adriana Radulescu. The show opens on Saturday, October 28th, with a reception to meet […]
Shinsuke Ogawa (1935-1992) was one of Japan’s leading documentarians who inspired generations of non-fiction filmmakers to practice and participate in the power of dedicated, collective filmmaking. Ogawa lived and worked […]
Domi Oh and John Fisher will be playing four-handed piano works from Brahms, Barber, and others. Admission is free; your donation is welcome at the door.
Domi Oh and John Fisher will be playing four-handed piano works from Brahms, Barber, and others. Admission is free; your donation is welcome at the door. Free Parking for concertgoers […]
Dumbarton United Methodist Church proudly presents Gabriel Fauré's timeless musical masterpiece. We invite you to witness and take part in a worship service filled with beauty, reflection, and breathtaking music […]
Shinsuke Ogawa (1935-1992) was one of Japan’s leading documentarians who inspired generations of non-fiction filmmakers to practice and participate in the power of dedicated, collective filmmaking. Ogawa lived and worked […]
This Veterans Day, honor the military service of Native American, Native Hawaiian, and Alaska Native Veterans at the Smithsonian’s National Museum of the American Indian. A presentation of the Colors […]
Profs and Pints DC presents: “It Came from Within,” a look at the real-life psychological disorders behind some of your favorite movie frights, with Brian A. Sharpless, visiting research fellow […]
The National Women’s History Museum (NWHM), a museum dedicated to amplifying, interpreting, and celebrating women’s diverse contributions to society, Women Connect4Good, and artist Tiffany Shlain announce DENDROFEMONOLOGY: A Feminist History […]
US PREMIERE! See the newest tragicomic tale by Norway's Jon Fosse, one of the world's greatest contemporary writers. In this mysterious one-act play, a man who has been away a […]
32nd annual sale of wearable art and fiber art supplies by twenty members of the Potomac Fiber Arts Gallery. We'll have scarves, hats, garments, jewelry, yarn, fabrics, and notions, for […]
The cabaret returns. Soloists from the Chorus will share hilarious and heartwarming stories about photos of themselves projected onstage and sing songs from the worlds of Broadway and pop music. Performances on […]
Welcome to an event for age-diverse audiences at MoCA. Featuring the family friendly show The Big Meow and dance performed by Forty+ Project, you’ll experience lively performances and have the […]
A trip to an exotic port of call or a special party, your adventures are worth more than a smartphone photo file. In a world where our memories are often […]
A trip to an exotic port of call or a special party, your adventures are worth more than a smartphone photo file. Join Karen La Du in this workshop that […]
Artist Raven Chacon (Diné) is joined by Joy Harjo, Candice Hopkins, Ange Loft, Laura Ortman, and Olivia Shortt to present selections from his work, For Zitkála-Šá (2020). A Pulitzer Prize-winning […]
Prepare to be enchanted as renowned soprano Sharon Christman graces the stage to perform a captivating selection of songs and arias paired with one of the greatest chamber works by […]
Chai With Rani and Mumbay Street Food A cup of Chai and I am ready to fly!! I love chai…. and if it’s done right it definitely hits the spot. […]
Join us for an introductory presentation on Dorothea Lange: Seeing People by exhibition curator Philip Brookman. Brookman is consulting curator in the National Gallery’s department of photographs, and former chief […]
Join the National Portrait Gallery for the second of two live performances of “Portrait of an Indigenous Womxn ” by artist Anna Tsouhlarakis. Drawing awareness to the Missing or Murdered […]
Join your United States Navy Band clarinet section for an afternoon of chamber music at the Episcopal Church of the Redeemer! As one of their most unique concerts, the Chamber […]
Under the direction of Music Director James Ross, Alexandria Symphony Orchestra conveys the sounds of Appalachia and Americana with the program “Going Home,” anchored by Antonín Dvořák’s beloved New World […]
While it is widely known in America that George and Martha Washington never had children of their own, few are aware that they raised numerous children together. In a talk […]
Monday, Nov. 6, 4 – 5 p.m. Kinsale Drake, an emerging poet, editor and playwright, will give a public talk on her work with the changing wxman collective and NDN […]
Profs and Pints DC presents: “Washington’s Black Vaudeville,” a look at race relations on stage in D.C. in the Roaring Twenties, with Michelle R. Scott, historian and professor of African […]
Grammy-winner David Murray (sax) and Emmy-winner D.D Jackson (piano) join Dave Kline (electric violin) at Blues Alley
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 […]
November 10 -12, Moveius Contemporary Ballet presents Tipping Point, a three-part meditation through dance on living in times of instability. Moveius’ Glacier: A Climate Change Ballet will take to the […]
Experience the dynamic rhythms and vibrant modes of Indian classical music with Akshara. Led by composer Bala Skandan, this ensemble presents delightful interpretations of traditional ragas of Carnatic music infused […]
Bring the whole family! It’s time for CCS’s annual interactive family concert. The performance begins with local composer Charlie Barnett’s energetic and participatory Give Me the Orchestra, which introduces the […]
The Washington Winter Show was founded in 1955 for the purpose of raising funds for local charities serving the needs of at-risk children and families by sponsoring an annual show […]
If you think you've seen it all, think again, because Corsaro's bag of tricks is deeper than your friend's conspiracy theories. He's not your typical pull-a-rabbit-outta-a-hat kind of guy – […]
In conjunction with the exhibition “Forces of Nature: Voices That Shaped Environmentalism,” join the Portrait Gallery and co-host Monterey Bay Aquarium in a pivotal discussion around the future of climate […]
Join “Sharing Honors and Burdens: Renwick Invitational 2023” artists Geo Neptune (Passamaquoddy) and Lily Hope (Tlingit) in conversation with Darienne Turner, assistant curator of Indigenous Art of the Americas at […]
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 […]
Planet Word Presents Enchanted Pages Community Day on Saturday, November 18. The day of free activities and celebrations welcomes visitors of all ages to create, connect and explore the magic […]
Join us for an introductory presentation on Mark Rothko: Paintings on Paper by Adam Greenhalgh, exhibition curator and associate curator at the National Gallery. A signing of the exhibition catalog […]
Top 5 historic venues to explore - in the world! -Smithsonian.com Give thanks and have fun searching for secret doors and hidden gems found only at The O. Find your […]
Join Mark Bryan of Hootie & The Blowfish, his son Kenny, and special guest Jack Harris for an amazing evening of music and storytelling. ABOUT MARK BRYAN Mark is a founding member, songwriter and the guitar player for multi-platinum Hootie & the Blowfish and has three solo albums to his credit. Since moving to Charleston […]
From November 27 – December 4, register to view this pre-recorded event. We are showered every day with the gifts of the Earth and yet we are tied to institutions […]
Dress in your best or cocktail attire OR as your favorite Alice in Wonderland character and join us as we unveil our newest exhibit: Through The Looking Glass in our […]
Join us on Saturday, December 9th from 10:00 - 11:30 AM for the 3rd annual NSCDA-DC Wreath Laying Ceremony to Honor the Ancestors. Additionally, the National Society of the Colonial […]
Profs and Pints DC presents: “When All Diets Were Paleo,” on how and what our prehistoric ancestors ate, with Briana Pobiner, Smithsonian paleoanthropologist and associate research professor in the Center […]
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 […]
Join us for a conversation with Joy Harjo, the 23rd United States Poet Laureate, Jaune Quick-to-See Smith, curator of The Land Carries Our Ancestors, about the exhibition theme of reverence, […]
In this special edition of “Art Signs”, Deaf collaborators from Motion Light Lab (ML2) at Gallaudet University lead an hour-long American Sign Language (ASL) tour of the exhibition “Musical Thinking: […]
Join us in our Library for a discussion with special collections librarian Yuri Long and guests from the Shakespeare Everywhere festival. They put early modern literature into conversation with contemporary […]
David Bethuel Jamieson Studio House at Walbridge is proud to partner with Visual AIDS for Day With(out) Art 2023 by presenting Everyone I Know Is Sick, a program of five […]
Join your United States Navy Band for an unforgettable evening of timeless melodies, remarkable vibraphone artistry, and an enchanting journey to Middle-earth! Be captivated by the exceptional talents of students […]
Make your holiday shopping special and support more than 30 award-winning Indigenous artists. Visit the Smithsonian’s National Museum of the American Indian in Washington, D.C., and enjoy the museum’s annual […]
Bank of America, Merrill and Bank of America Private Bank credit and debit cardholders can receive FREE general admission to one of Washington, DC’s most in-demand cultural attractions Saturday and […]
An original work by Keegan favorite Matthew J. Keenan, AN IRISH CAROL is an homage to Dickens’ classic – told as only the Irish can. This comic and touching play, […]
Tea and its rituals have been part of Tudor Place for 200 years. Continue the tradition with a Victorian tea party in the 1867 Dower House, festive theme and seasonal […]
Shop and explore the works of 30+ resident artists in the former DC public Jackson School on R Street, NW. Live music.
Join us for a conversation with Sky Hopinka (Ho-Chunk Nation/Pechanga Band of Luiseño Indians), a New York based artist and poet, who teaches at Bard College. His film, video, photography, […]
The Poulenc Trio—celebrating its 20th season as America’s best-known piano wind ensemble—is back at Dumbarton Oaks with the concert “Celebration: Rossini, Poulenc, the Duke, and Beyond.” The program for oboe, […]
The National Finals Rodeo (NFR) is the most anticipated event in the world of rodeo, where top-tier cowboys and cowgirls gather to compete for glory and showcase their incredible skills. […]
The exceptionally well-preserved Moche mummy known as the Señora de Cao was buried at the El Brujo ceremonial complex in northern coastal Peru around 500 CE. Her unusually rich and […]
Watch NFR Live Stream 2023 Las Vegas Rodeo Online In December, rodeo fans worldwide come together to witness the National Finals Rodeo usually held at the Thomas & Mack Center, […]
Join Mason Exhibitions and artist Brian Davis on Friday, December 8 for the closing reception of "Reconciliation (Disco)" at Mason Exhibitions Arlington. Come and be part of an immersive sound […]
Von Ammon co is pleased to announce the opening of Home Sweet Home, a solo exhibition by Detroit-based artist Tony Hope. This is Tony Hope’s second solo show with Von […]
Jane Franklin Dance returns to Theatre on the Run with a collection of 6 dances that reflect history, emotion and identity. Dressed Up by Kelsey Rohr flirts with aggression, sensuality, […]
Performances at 1:00 p.m. and 3:00 p.m. Celebrate the holidays with ModernMedieval Voices and a collection of seasonal music spanning the last 800 years. Vocalists Jacqueline Horner-Kwiatek, Martha Cluver, and […]
Join the Washington Men’s Camerata, and Guest Director Scott Tucker for a program of Christmas and holiday music spanning the centuries through today, featuring the works of Josquin des Prez, […]
All are welcome and no reservations are necessary! Please join us for an evening of resplendent music and shared joy in the National Presbyterian Church Sanctuary at 5:00 pm on […]
Children and families are invited to learn, play and create at the Portrait Gallery! Join educators on select Mondays as we explore topics like colors, emotions, STEM and history. Portrait Gallery Kids incorporates looking at art, hands-on activities, music and […]
