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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 […]
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 […]
Go in-depth with Saisha Grayson, curator of time-based media at SAAM, as she discusses the years-long curatorial process behind Musical Thinking: New Video Art and Sonic Strategies. Learn about her […]
Calling all English language learners! Join National Portrait Gallery educators and friends from all over the world. Together, we’ll use portraiture to learn about U.S. art, history and culture. This program […]
For this exhibit, “Intersection: Identity and Culture,” artists were invited to share works expressing the intersection of their identity and their culture of origin or the culture in which they […]
Get ready for a night of enchantment and adventure at Lisner Auditorium in Washington, DC! The holidays in the DMV aren't complete without Christmas Revels, one of DC's most beloved […]
Ring in the holiday season (literally!) at The Washington Chorus' "A Candlelight Christmas!" Featuring spirited brass, a festive chorus, and extra special guests to help you celebrate the season, this […]
Top 5 historic venues to explore - in the world! -Smithsonian.com December 16 & 17 LUANGISA African Gallery was founded in 1996 by the Luangisa family from Bukoba, Tanzania. They […]
Christmastime is here! Revel in the warm melodies of the Christmas season, sing along to favorite carols, and create holiday memories to last for years to come. From the captivating […]
Under the direction of Music Director James Ross, Alexandria Symphony Orchestra presents a holiday program “Holiday with a Twist.” Enjoy this celebration of the season with traditional fare mixed with […]
The highly-acclaimed choral ensemble "The Thirteen" returns to historic Holy Trinity for a concert celebrating the wonder and awe of the Christmas story in song, under the baton of Matthew […]
Celebrate Holiday Cheer with an evening of classical and popular holiday favorites the entire family will enjoy, opening with Leroy Anderson's popular Sleighride. Violinist Dylana Jenson, the first American woman, […]
Celebrate the joy and magic of the season with Capital City Symphony and our special guest, renowned soprano Amber Monroe. Together, CCS and Monroe, with a voice rich and clear, […]
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 […]
Profs and Pints DC presents: “Slavic Solstice Magic,” a look at traditional paganism-based East Slavic rituals to embrace the longest night and the onset of winter, with folklorist Philippa Rappoport […]
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 […]
Aru Dell'Arte Dance Company is bringing The Nutcracker into the 21st century. Audiences will be dazzled by glamorous Christmas festivities through a sophisticated, modern story twist! Once upon a time […]
Top 5 historic venues to explore - in the world! -Smithsonian.com We've decked the halls and filled the stockings with seasons greetings and holiday cheer that will create lasting memories […]
Top 5 historic venues to explore - in the world! -Smithsonian.com We've decked the halls and filled The O with season's greetings & holiday cheer -- to create amazing memories […]
Printmaking is magic! Well, kind of - sometimes it can feel like magic when you have the ability to take your original drawings and designs and reproduce them in infinite […]
The bold, visionary exhibit Prison Reimagined: Presidential Portraits Project has been created by artists living within the US carceral system and will be displayed throughout President Lincoln's Cottage, the home […]
Saturday, January 6 & Sunday, January 7th 1:00 - 3:00 P.M. On Saturday, using local tannin rich botanicals Christine will show how to create simple inks. Simmering onion skins, eucalyptus […]
Join us for a post-screening discussion with director Irene M. Borrego, in person. This recent, award-winning portrait of elderly, forgotten Spanish painter Isabel Santaló astutely reflects on memory, oblivion, and […]
On Mondays from January 8 to March 11, 2024 from 6:00 – 8:00pm Weekly Classes – 8 weeks (no classes on Federal Holidays; see schedule) 16 Years Old – Adult; […]
Weekly Classes – 12 weeks - Adults When most people think of intaglio printmaking, they think of etching. Etching is a beautiful art practice but fundamentally it requires acid. The […]
Jewelers'Werk Galerie is pleased to present For Ever, an exhibition featuring a captivating brooch collection crafted by internationally acclaimed artist-jeweler Beppe Kessler. The show opens on Saturday, January 5, 2024 […]
Join us as for a live table reading from the pilot episode Moon Time, a screenplay written by Dr. Elizabeth Rule (Chickasaw Nation) of American University. Inspired by real events, […]
Enjoy a delightful Program of lovely, elegant harpsichord music written in the early Classical style. This concert includes gorgeous keyboard Sonatas and a Fantasia by Joseph Haydn, one of the […]
Drawing on the values of Tu B’Shvat, "Jewish Arbor Day,” you will hear from a panel of speakers working locally for equal access to natural resources and equal protection from […]
von ammon co is pleased to announce the opening of 8 Propositions for the Origin of a blackbody, a solo exhibition by Gaborone-based artist Thebe Phetogo. This is Phetogo’s second […]
Join filmmaker Mila Turaljić in person for a post-screening discussion. Known as the finest cameraman in Yugoslavia, Stevan Labudović was handpicked in 1960 by Yugoslav President Josep Broz Tito to […]
Explore the enduring mystery surrounding Poe’s tragic end on a special Bus Tour of Edgar Allan Poe’s Life and Death in Baltimore. The 90-minute tour ticket includes stops at four important […]
The chill of January is offset by the warm breezes of Latin America in this captivating program by the renowned Cuarteto Latinoamericano. With a 40-year pedigree as an ensemble, this […]
When after many years Milton Koch opened a box of documents that his mother had saved, it started him on a journey to discover the story of his family during […]
Join filmmaker Mila Turaljić in person for a post-screening discussion. Mila Turajlić continues her research into Stevan Labudović’s film archive, here documenting the birth of the Non-Aligned Movement, a largely […]
Aria Cheregosha and Lauren Spaulding bring to the stage their Persian and Cajun heritage alongside their rigorous classical music training, challenging audiences' perception of the viola by breathing life into […]
Aria Cheregosha and Lauren Spaulding bring to the stage their Persian and Cajun heritage alongside their rigorous classical music training, challenging audiences' perception of the viola by breathing life into […]
Take a close look into the life and influence of photographer Dorothea Lange through historic, archival documentaries. Included are a documentary produced towards the end of Lange’s prolific life and […]
Join us for the fifth installment of our 2023-2024 Concert Series featuring Bridget Kibbey, hailed as "the Yo-Yo Ma of the harp" by the Vogue! Experience a mesmerizing performance as […]
What role do textiles play in our lives, and in the history of modern art? In conjunction with Woven Histories: Textiles and Modern Abstraction, join us for a conversation with […]
Explore the colorful vision of the painter Alma Thomas with Melissa Ho, curator of twentieth-century art at SAAM. Ho examines the artist’s favored themes of “Space”, “Earth” and “Music” featured […]
Openings: February 2 and 3, 7 PMOpen by appointment February 2-10 A retrospective of the life and work of Constantine Abanavas (1922-2008), this exhibition takes you on a journey of […]
The authors of the landmark musical COMPANY reunite to turn the traditional showbiz musical on its head in this thrilling and compelling Broadway fable about friendship, compromise, and the high […]
Jewelers'Werk Galerie is pleased to present "With my heart on my sleeve, and my feet on the ground," an exhibition of new and recent work by artist-jeweler Helen Clara Hemsley. […]
