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Bluemercury launched their Conscious Beauty Program in stores from April 22nd – May 2nd. The program will empower those to select products that support a lifestyle of healthy and conscious living. From vegan and ingredient-focused formulas to organic and botanically-based naturals, choose the products that mean the most to you without sacrificing results. Bluemercury’s Beauty […]
Walk through the doors of A Woman’s Journey. We urge you to come alone or with a friend or colleague. You will find it exhilarating, stimulating, empowering and for some, lifesaving. Doors open at 9 a.m. for heart-healthy refreshments, check-in and an opportunity to speak with area physicians. The program begins promptly at 9:30 a.m. […]
Profs and Pints presents: “Bizarre Psychological Disorders,” with Brian A. Sharpless, associate professor of clinical psychology at the American School of Professional Psychology and visiting research fellow at Goldsmiths University of London. Have you ever believed that you were abducted by aliens? Do you ever wake up to the sound of explosions only to find […]
Whittle School & Studios welcomes you to join us for an informal conversation about Whittle School & Studios with Marek Beck, Head of Middle School, and Ara Brown, Head of Upper School. Refreshments will be provided.
Attendees of all ages can explore playful and accessible lectures and fun activities on the math behind how the world works at the 2019 National Math Festival, which is free and open to the public. The daylong, experiential event features creative short films, math-inspired dance and musical performances, a magic show, team sports challenges, hands-on […]
Outdoor festival featuring local businesses, animal rescue groups, and Northern Virginia's most adorable animals looking for their forever homes. An event for everyone in the family to enjoy, the Pet Fiesta will include a pet fashion show, face painting, caricature artists and more. Pets welcome.
Profs and Pints presents: “Bats, Tequila's Friends,” with Lindsay Rohrbaugh, former instructor at Eastern Kentucky University, guest lecturer at the University of Maryland, and wildlife biologist for D.C.'s Department of Energy and Environment. This Cinco de Mayo, come learn about the creatures that make tequila possible: bats! They're an important pollinator of the magical agave […]
Profs and Pints presents: “Enclave of Black Hope,” a portrait of striving and success in a segregated, planned community, with John Morris, former professor of constitutional law at Sojourner Douglass […]
Bring your mat to our relaxing yoga and art appreciation series. Reflect on a work in the Luce Foundation Center before unwinding with a one-hour vinyasa yoga session led by a credentialed instructor from Flow Yoga Center. Tickets ($10) are available at AmericanArt.si.edu/calendar. Space is limited.
Whittle School & Studios welcomes you to join us for an informal conversation about Whittle School & Studios with Stephanie Fitzgerald, Head of Early Learning Center, and Susanna Stossel, Head of Lower School. Refreshments will be provided.
In August of 1893, Britannia W. Kennon, the seventy-eight year-old owner of Tudor Place, traveled by train from Washington to Chicago to experience the World’s Columbian Exposition, also known as the White City because of the gleaming white facades of the fair’s neoclassical buildings. Accompanied by two of her grandchildren, Britannia spent a week at […]
Whittle School & Studios invites you to join us for a presentation on Whittle School & Studios followed by Q&A. The event will begin with a reception at 6:00 pm, and the program will begin at 6:30 pm.
Celebrate the graduates this weekend, surprise a loved one, or just brighten up a room for spring with a gorgeous bunch of blooms from our friends at Two Boots Farm, the local family run farm growing sustainable flowers and produce. Pick from assorted sizes of pre-made bouquets or grab a couple single stems to make […]
Greater Reston Arts Center (GRACE) will bring together a group of highly qualified arts professionals to select the most accomplished fine art and fine craft artists in 16 categories from around the nation to present their works at the Northern Virginia Fine Arts Festival. The jurors will also be on-site during the festival to select […]
Celebrate Hawai'i After Hours at the National Museum of the American Indian. The museum opens its doors for a late-night event to begin the three-day festival dedicated to Hawaiian Culture. […]
King Kamehameha—respected Native Hawaiian warrior, leader and diplomat—united the Hawaiian Islands into a royal kingdom in 1810. Learn about the King’s legacy by exploring the lua, traditional training for warriors, as well as the unique royal Hawaiian regalia, including distinctive feather capes. Other activities include scholarly presentations, music, storytelling and family activities.
The Glen Echo Park Partnership presents our annual Gala Dance featuring live music by Swingtopia! Starting at 8:15 pm, join us for a beginner dance lesson, followed by dancing from 9:15 pm - midnight. Admission includes the lesson & dance, dessert, beverages, and carousel rides. This is a fundraiser and your ticket purchase helps support […]
Garden Tour in Historic Chevy Chase Village Saturday, May 18, 2019 from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm (rain or shine) discover treasured gardens when the Chevy Chase Garden Tour, hosted by Garden Club of Chevy Chase, will feature for viewing eight private gardens in charming Chevy Chase Village. Several celebrated landscape designers and landscape architects […]
What happens when you combine a “Trading Spaces” star with a madcap musical about trying to trade one’s identity? Or a “Drag Race” contestant with songs about the larger than […]
In a special encore, Profs and Pints presents: “Is Capitalism Moral?” with Steven Pearlstein, professor of public affairs at George Mason University, Pulitzer-prize winning economics columnist for the Washington Post, […]
Join us at a Garden Luncheon with lauded interior designer and author of Dazzling Design, Amanda Nisbet of Amanda Nisbet Design. Nisbet, a self-described "color whisperer," has an inherent ability […]
Come play with us at Beast Coast on the world's largest pop-up parkour park ! Beast Coast is great for beginners of all ages to get an intro to parkour. We bring the best athletes from around the world to DC so you can watch as they create incredible movement on our parkour wonderland ! […]
Local yoga instructors Alia Peera and Audrey Roxas host our 5th annual summer yoga series at Dumbarton House. Enjoy our serene outdoor space for this 60 minute all-levels vinyasa flow class that should be fun and challenging for both experienced yogis and yoga skeptics alike! Attendees should bring their own mat and must complete a […]
Profs and Pints presents: “Bizarre Psychological Disorders,” with Brian A. Sharpless, visiting research fellow at Goldsmiths University of London and editor of Unusual and Rare Psychological Disorders: A Handbook for Clinical Practice and Research. Have you ever believed that you were abducted by aliens? Do you ever wake up to the sound of explosions only […]
