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The Yangguang Chinese Language Club is offering an affordable nine-week beginner's Chinese language course this fall. The purpose of this program, hosted in Glover Park on Tuesday evenings through Oct. […]
The Yangguang Chinese Language Club is offering an affordable nine-week intermediate Chinese language course this fall. The purpose of this program, hosted in Glover Park on Wednesday evenings through Oct. […]
Profs and Pints presents: "Make America Gilded Again?" with Allen Pietrobon, adjunct professor of modern American history at American University and visiting professor at Trinity Washington University. Income inequality. Corporate monopolies. Technological change. Immigration. Deregulation. The working poor. 2018? Nope, it’s America from 1875 to 1900, the period otherwise known as “The Gilded Age.” A […]
September is Child Passenger Safety Month, making it a great time for a quick car seat safety refresh – especially since reports show that 73 percent of car seats are not used or installed correctly. This is why the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, SafeKids and Graco have teamed up to offer a free car […]
Then & Wow! is an annual family festival celebrating the Park’s revitalization and recalling its history. The event features kiddie rides, carnival games, mini golf, magic shows, vintage cars, videos about the Park’s history, and more. The festival marks the last day of the 2018 carousel season at Glen Echo Park. The historic Dentzel carousel […]
It’s a fair like no other! Join us for our three-day celebration of all things handmade. Over 100 juried artisans from across the country gather in the National Landmark of Waterford, Virginia to exhibit and demonstrate jewelry, clothing, furniture, and home décor craft. It’s your chance to touch, feel, and explore high-quality American craft and […]
It’s a fair like no other! Join us for our three-day celebration of all things handmade. Over 100 juried artisans from across the country gather in the National Landmark of Waterford, Virginia to exhibit and demonstrate jewelry, clothing, furniture, and home décor craft. It’s your chance to touch, feel, and explore high-quality American craft and […]
The first-ever Love Beer Festival, which takes place in Washington, D.C. near Yards Park on Oct.6-7, is a celebration of great beer and the passionate people who brew it. The festival is a family-friendly event open to all beer lovers at no cost, giving D.C.-area residents a chance to explore their craft beer curiosities and […]
DC Mayor Muriel Bowser and VIDA Fitness are making it easier for Washingtonians to start their holiday inspired generosity a little earlier this year. On Saturday, October 6, VIDA Fitness and Serve DC –The Mayor’s Office on Volunteerism will host the first annual Fall Volunteer Expo to raise awareness on the ample volunteer opportunities in […]
It’s a fair like no other! Join us for our three-day celebration of all things handmade. Over 100 juried artisans from across the country gather in the National Landmark of Waterford, Virginia to exhibit and demonstrate jewelry, clothing, furniture, and home décor craft. It’s your chance to touch, feel, and explore high-quality American craft and […]
Profs and Pints presents: "Speak of the Devil," a discussion of Satan over the ages, with Mikki Brock, associate professor of history at Washington and Lee University and scholar of demonology, witchcraft, and early modern Scotland. Prepare for one hell of a talk as Professor Mikki Brock returns to the Bier Baron Tavern for a […]
The ONE DAY OUT OF THE YEAR when dogs may walk in Oak Hill Cemetery! Saturday, October 13, 8AM to 1PM Your Host is "Vinny the Wonder Dog" Presented by the Oak Hill Cemetery Historic Preservation Foundation A 501 c(3) organization
October 13-14, 2018 Saturday, 11 am-6 pm Sunday, 10 am-5 pm Free Admission The Bethesda Row Arts Festival, now in its 21st year, is recognized as one of the top […]
Join the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children on October 14, 2018 for the inaugural “Have You Seen Me?” 5K in Fairfax Corner, Virginia! This will be a timed […]
Profs and Pints presents: “DC: District of Coyotes,” with Megan Draheim, visiting associate professor at Virginia Tech’s Center for Leadership in Global Sustainability and founding director of the District Coyote […]
Happy Halloween! Come get your Halloween makeover and bring your or your friend's kids for some face painting action. Choose your Halloween look and let our artists show off your fantasy! Whether you're going for a traditional, skeleton or witch look or something more creative and avant-garde, we got you covered. Choose your fantasy from […]
Fair Chance has selected one of DC’s landmark locations to host its highly anticipated Butterfly Bash fundraising celebration this October. The nonprofit will host its annual affair at the Washington National Cathedral on Friday, October 19 at 7:00 p.m. This year’s event will recognize the Honorable Carlos M. Gutierrez, former U.S. Secretary of Commerce, for […]
Come celebrate fall with KinderCare! Our newest South Riding KinderCare in Chantilly is now enrolling children 6 weeks to 12 years for full-time learning and play! To celebrate, we’re inviting families from all over Northern Virginia to our KinderCare Fall Festival. Spend the day with us and decorate pumpkins, get lost in our kid-size hay […]
Join us for a frightfully good time at Monster Mash: Extreme Pumpkin Edition This is a Free event, family/kid friendly and for all ages.
There's a new fight in town. The 2018 PFL Playoffs roll into DC on Saturday, October 20th at the Entertainment and Sports Arena. Welterweights and middleweights fight twice in one night in pursuit of being crowned PFL World Champions. A $10 Million Dollar Prize awaits - the single largest championship payday in MMA history. Tickets […]
Stimulate your toddler’s senses once a week with a themed program at Tudor Place. Sign up for one or all our sessions that run through November 13.
Ever wonder how some women look Photoshop flawless in real life? It's all about contouring and highlighting. Let us show you how! Sculpt, Illuminate and Highlight to bring out the best of your features. The key to contouring is to use shadows and highlights to create subtle definition on your face. I know it seems […]
Refinery29 and Intuit (Makers of QuickBooks, TurboTax, and Mint) will host a one-of-a-kind evening to share stories from the viral and wildly popular “Money Diaries” series, and personal financial insights with attendees. Thursday, October 25th, 6:30-9:30 pm The Loft at 600 600 F Street NW Washington, DC 20004 The evening will include an essential dialogue […]
Celebrate Día de los Muertos After Hours at the National Museum of the American Indian. The museum opens its doors for a free late-night event during the three-day festival dedicated to Día de los Muertos (Day of the Dead). Dance to Mariachi Los Amigos with Mexican folk dance group Bailes de Mi Tierra. Enjoy food […]
Hey, Hi, Hello! Outdoor Voices is opening up shop in Georgetown. Come celebrate our new digs by joining us for a Dog Jog — a super fun, super casual dog-friendly run—at our shop starting at 9 a.m. ET on Saturday, Oct. 27. Bring a friend (maybe a pup!) or two, and RSVP here: https://events.outdoorvoices.com/event/1235/
Explore the Tudor Place gardens as the seasons change, and trick or treat throughout the site.
The end of October and beginning of November marks the end of the long southward migration of large numbers of monarch butterflies. The butterflies’ arrival in Mexico coincides with the observance of Día de los Muertos, the Day of the Dead. This year, the National Museum of the American Indian celebrates monarch butterflies through the […]
October 27 The International Gold Cup Races - Gates open at 10:00am Join us in the beautiful countryside of Fauquier County as we celebrate the Running of the International Gold Cup Races. Gates open at 10am with pre-race activities starting at 11am. For help in selecting your perfect International Gold Cup ticket package, please call […]
Fall Frolic is a festive Halloween-themed family event that is open to the public, and visitors of all ages. Visitors can explore the arts through hands-on crafts, special Halloween activities, studio visits, and more. For kids, there will be pumpkin decorating, face painting, trick-or-treating in our resident art studios and galleries, including Glen Echo Pottery, […]
The end of October and beginning of November marks the end of the long southward migration of large numbers of monarch butterflies. The butterflies’ arrival in Mexico coincides with the observance of Día de los Muertos, the Day of the Dead. This year, the National Museum of the American Indian celebrates monarch butterflies through the […]
Profs and Pints presents: "Get Published as an Academic: A Step-by-Step Guide," a workshop with Emily Dufton, a Montgomery College lecturer and professional writer whose dissertation was published as Grass Roots: The Rise and Fall and Rise of Marijuana in America. Ready to publish your dissertation? Have a manuscript you want to turn into a […]
GAIN 2018, the premier conference focused on the government marketing community. GAIN 2018 is a forward-thinking, relevant and highly-interactive conference that brings the government marketing community together to learn from industry superstars on the latest hot topics and best practices. Included this year will be the GAINer awards celebrating the best in government marketing. Sponsorship […]
The 2018 National Race to End Women’s Cancer, featuring a 5K Run and a 1-mile walk, is the primary fundraising and awareness event for the Foundation for Women’s Cancer (FWC) that brings families and friends together to support women with gynecologic cancers. The race is part of the End Women’s Cancer Weekend that includes education, […]
Whittle School & Studios welcomes you to a Fall Open House to learn more about the opportunities this global school will provide your children and the greater Washington area. This event will include presentations by school leaders and faculty, including a Q&A with the heads of the school's lower, middle, and upper schools; presentations on […]
Rent the Runway is coming to DC to celebrate its WeWork partnership with a 2 day pop-up! On Wednesday, November 7 and Thursday November 8, Rent the Runway will be […]
You're invited to the opening reception of the art exhibition, Kristina King: Atmospheric Works, in Via Umbria's second floor art gallery in Georgetown. Venue: Via Umbria Galleria 1525 Wisconsin Avenue, NW Washington, DC 20007 Date: Sunday, November 18, 2018 Time: 4 - 6 pm Free. Refreshments provided. About the artist: Kristina King is a Washington, […]
Temple Sinai’s annual Holiday Mart, Sunday, November 18, 9 am to 3 pm, has something for everyone: delicious food, lovely gifts and crafts from over 40 local vendors, a bake sale, activities for children, and opportunities to meet and mingle with friends. Admission is free. Proceeds support TS youth & programs, & area, national, and […]
The Bella Italia Market, a marketplace of quality Italian goods and services, will take place on Sat., Dec. 1 from 10 am to 6 pm, and Sun. Dec. 2 from 10 am to 5 pm. There will be a Designer Fashion Show with original Italian designs on Sat. Dec. 1 at 4 pm. The Market […]
Come and get into the joyful spirit of the holidays in Virginia’s beautiful horse country as the Town of Middleburg celebrates Christmas on Saturday, December 1. The festivities begin at 8 a.m., with Breakfast with Santa and a silent auction at the Middleburg Community Charter School. At 11 a.m. the Middleburg Hunt takes to the […]
Enjoy an interactive open house, send cheer to a servicemember, join carolers in song, make a festive stocking ornament, and sample sweets from 100 years ago. In the spirit of the Peters’ postwar service, Tudor Place will be collecting Toys for Tots, and new, warm men's crew socks that So Others Can Keep Striding will […]
Celebrate the season and the Centennial of the end of World War I with a festive evening at Tudor Place. Tour the mansion by “candlelight,” viewing decorations inspired by 1918 […]
Please join us at our annual Holiday Pop-Up Shop! Enjoy cocktails + light bites, and be the first to check off your Christmas list with 25% off SCOUT. Additional gifts, […]
Cirque du Soleil is thrilled to return to the Washington area with its coolest arena show yet - Cirque du Soleil’s CRYSTAL. This unique arena production showcases synchronized, freestyle and […]
Join us to learn more about Whittle’s vision for mindful and healthy approaches to the college admissions process and ongoing success at university. This panel discussion will feature speakers from […]
Enjoy the historic mansion, festooned with 1918 WWI-themed festive decorations and installations. Then make your way along the twinkling North Garden path to the Dower House where you can sip, […]
Celebrate the holiday season at Glen Echo Park’s annual Winter’s Eve event. FREE activities including holiday crafts, sing-alongs, story-telling, holiday portrait sessions, open studios, and a hot chocolate bar. Browse […]
Join fellow teens and families for an elegant tea and tour of Tudor Place celebrating the Centennial of the end of World War I.
RON PAPPALARDO - Author, Lecturer, Minister, Medium “How our marriage survived tragedy and became stronger” Ron Pappalardo is the author of 4 books, including “Reconciled by the Light”. He is […]
Please join us for a presentation on the innovation of school lunch by Dan Giusti, Whittle School & Studios Executive Chef in Residence. Following his career as Executive Chef at 1789 in Georgetown and Noma in Copenhagen (the number one restaurant in the world), Giusti founded Brigaid, a company dedicated to changing the standard of […]
Profs and Pints presents: “Nation of Drunkards," a history of alcohol in America, with Matthew R. Pembleton, adjunct lecturer at American University, fellow at the DC Policy Center, and author […]
Please 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.
NCE PUTS THE SPOTLIGHT ON EXTRAORDINARY YOUNG MUSICIANS FOR HOLIDAY CONCERT! What better way to celebrate the holiday season than with the music of Strauss, Bach, Leroy Anderson and some […]
Follow the gumdrops to Tudor Place for a family-friendly gingerbread-house crafting palooza!
Follow the gumdrops to Tudor Place for a family-friendly gingerbread-house crafting palooza!
Ring in the New Year on December 30 with your little one at this special holiday Tudor Tots! Enjoy a festive, counting-themed storytime, then count down together at noon. Celebrate the “noon-year” with noisemakers, confetti, a sparkling craft, and then toast 2019 with juice. Ages 2 - 4. Parents/caregivers remain with children. Member Child: $5 […]
Profs and Pints presents: “Dreams of Intelligent Machines,” with Colin Allen, philosopher of science and adjunct in the Center for the Neural Basis of Cognition at the University of Pittsburgh. The existence of artificially intelligent machines raises a fundamental philosophical question that neither they nor we can easily answer: “What are we?” Across many different […]
ANGELIKA SELLE - President, Womens Federation for World Peace USA & Vice-President, WFWP International “36 Years Of Marriage and Family – Our Journey To A Deeper Love And Heart” Angelika Selle is the President of the Womens' Federation for World Peace in the United States, and Vice President of WFWP International, an NGO in General […]
Founded in 1954, the Washington Winter Show is the second oldest charitable antiques show in the United States. Steeped in history and hosted within the modern walls of American University’s Katzen Arts Center in Washington, D.C., our Winter Show features more than forty dealers from across the U.S. and Europe, offering a broad range of […]
Come sharpen your DC history knowledge with this FREE lecture presented by our Curator, Grant Quertermous. Hear stories surrounding Peter family furniture, silver and household items made by local Georgetown and DC artisans in the 19th and early 20th centuries. Offering this especially to show appreciation for the public servants on furlough, but ALL are […]
Profs and Pints presents: “Nation of Drunkards,” a history of alcohol in America, with Matthew R. Pembleton, adjunct lecturer at American University, fellow at the DC Policy Center, and author of Containing Addiction: The Federal Bureau of Narcotics and the Origins of America’s Global Drug War. The United States has often been described as a […]
Profs and Pints presents: “Bugs, Drugs, Evolution and Medicine," with Rui Diogo, associate professor of anatomy at Howard University's College of Medicine and resource faculty member at George Washington University's Center for the Advanced Study of Hominid Paleobiology. Evolutionary medicine is a rapidly growing field that uses knowledge from evolutionary biology to better understand, prevent […]
Join APO favorite, Hilary Morrow (known most recently for her role as Detective Fix in APO’s Around the World in 80 Days), in a madcap retelling of this classic children’s story. Watch as this old woman’s appetite for strange objects transforms her quiet afternoon into a wildly spectacular tale!
Church hall, located in the heart of Georgetown at Georgetown Park, is excited to be hosting Georgetown Athletics’ official away game watch parties in partnership with Fox Sports! Dates for the events are listed below. Church Hall is Georgetown’s leading beer hall and works closely with locally breweries to ensure a wide selection of beers […]
The Jewish Genealogical Society of Greater Washington (JGSGW) will present Write and Publish Your Family History with Online Print-on-Demand presented by Beth Galleto, taking place at B’nai Israel Congregation, on Sunday, January 27, 2019, at 1:30 PM. Writing and publishing a book is one way to preserve the results of your genealogy research and share […]
Please join Whittle School & Studios for a special presentation focused on our approach to STEM learning. Our educators will give insights into Whittle’s integrated design-thinking approach, which will help […]
Practice frugality our founding father would approve of: Pay just $1 per person for any regular tour in February, the month of George Washington's birth. We are DC's only historic […]
Church hall, located in the heart of Georgetown at Georgetown Park, is excited to be hosting Georgetown Athletics’ official away game watch parties in partnership with Fox Sports! Dates for […]
Please join Whittle School & Studios for the next installment of the Whittle Readers children’s author series featuring local author and illustrator, Susan Stockdale. She has won numerous awards from […]
Profs and Pints presents, “Ancient Chinese Philosophy,” with Justin Jacobs, associate professor of history at American University and scholar of ancient China and the Silk Road. Tuesday, February 5th ushers […]
The Smithsonian’s National Museum of the American Indian holds its annual Chocolate Festival in February. From the blossoms of the cacao tree which grows in Mesoamerica, the Maya culture developed […]
Whittle School & Studios welcomes you to an Open House to learn more about the opportunities this global school will provide your children and the greater Washington area. This event […]
Profs and Pints presents: "The Love Lecture," with Laura Papish, assistant professor of philosophy at George Washington University and teacher of a seminar on the philosophy of love, sex, and […]
GERRY SERVITO - International Educator and Lecturer on Unification Thought “The Most Direct Experience Of God’s Love” Gerry Servito earned a Bachelor of Industrial Design with honors from Pratt Institute, […]
Saturday, February 16 through Monday, February 18, 2019 visit the Jeep® brand space during the Mizuno Capitol Hill Volleyball Classic, the largest youth volleyball tournament in the world over Presidents’ […]
Profs and Pints presents: “Beyond the White Picket Fence,” an exploration of the harsh reality of the idealized 1950s suburb, with Allen Pietrobon, adjunct professor of modern American history at […]
The Mother Tongue Film Festival, presented by the Smithsonian’s Recovering Voices program, is an annual event that celebrates the United Nations International Mother Language Day by showcasing recently produced feature […]
Church hall, located in the heart of Georgetown at Georgetown Park, is excited to be hosting Georgetown Athletics’ official away game watch parties in partnership with Fox Sports! Dates for […]
Profs and Pints presents: "Trapped in the Earth," with Alyssa Warrick, public historian and former instructor at Mississippi State University and guide at Mammoth Cave National Park in Kentucky. “Oh, […]
Welcoming our Georgetown neighbors to continue the conversation with Josh Meyer, our Director of Buildings, Gardens & Grounds, as we look forward to spring blooms and discuss preventive maintenance.
Profs and Pints presents: “Why Keep the Capital in Washington?” with David Fontana, professor of law at George Washington University, expert on constitutions, and scholar of debates over the geographic […]
In a special encore, Profs and Pints presents: “Bugs, Drugs, Evolution and Medicine,” with Rui Diogo, associate professor of anatomy at Howard University's College of Medicine and resource faculty member […]
Women in the Arts Pop Up 2019 DC Swim Week Supports International Women’s Day Georgetown, DC, March 8th, 2019 --- This International Women’s Day, DC Swim Week salutes all female […]
Join our weekly program tailored to inspire creativity and stimulate the senses. Toddler-approved activities are based on a weekly theme and include songs, stories, crafts, and movement. Parents/caregivers must remain with children at all times. Children: $5 | Adults: FREE Tuesdays shown 10:00 am - 10:45 am Spring sessions March 12, 19, 26; April 2, […]
Join our weekly program tailored to inspire creativity and stimulate the senses. Toddler-approved activities are based on a weekly theme and include songs, stories, crafts, and movement. Parents/caregivers must remain with children at all times. Spring sessions March 12, 19, 26; April 2, 16, 23, 30 Mar 12 – Shamrocks Mar 19 – Artists Mar […]
CHERYL WETZSTEIN - Award Winning Journalist on Family and Marriage Issues “5 Ways to Renew the Bounce and Brio (High Sprit) in Your Marriage” Cheryl Wetzstein is a national expert and speaker on family and marriage issues. Most recently she served as manager of the special sections in The Washington Times’ Advertising and Marketing Department. […]
Profs and Pints presents: “Intro to Gaelic,” with Jennifer O’Riordan, native of Cork and former assistant director of Irish Studies and Irish language instructor at Catholic University. The Irish language is Ireland’s most fragile natural resource and an unbroken link to its past. Called An Ghaeilge or simply Irish within Ireland, and Gaelic beyond the […]
Do you live or work in a historic home? Come to our free panel on sustainability for historic buildings, Wednesday, March 20 from 5:30 pm to 8 pm at Tudor Place in Georgetown. Structures of the past can contribute to the sustainability of the future. Hear from experts about how historic buildings can adopt stormwater […]
Profs and Pints presents, “Sex, Love, Orgasms, Marriage, and Evolution” with Rui Diogo, associate professor of anatomy at Howard University's College of Medicine and resource faculty member at George Washington University's Center for the Advanced Study of Hominid Paleobiology. For far too long, scholarly research on sex and love was based on the researchers’ personal […]
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.
Profs and Pints presents: “Find Calm in Chaos,” with Mark Schaefer, University Chaplain at American University, adjunct professorial lecturer at Wesley Theological Seminary, and author of The Certainty of Uncertainty. The world is full of people who express certainty about politics, religion, and all manner of things. Many political, religious, and social organizations seem to […]
The Glen Echo Park Partnership presents their second Rentals Open House. Whether you are looking for the perfect venue for your wedding, bat or bar mitzvah, gala, fundraiser, corporate event, or birthday party, Glen Echo Park is the place for you! Visitors will learn about the venues within the Park, view table settings in the […]
Whittle School & Studios welcomes you for a presentation on the opportunities this global school will provide your children and the greater Washington area. This event will include a presentation by school leaders, followed by a Q&A. Register by emailing mydcadmission@whittleschool.org or on www.whittleschool.org. Refreshments will be provided.
Georgetown Visitation Masqueraders proudly present SEVEN BRIDES FOR SEVEN BROTHERS April 5th @ 7:30pm April 6th @ 7:30pm April 7th @ 2pm Based on the classic film, Seven Brides for Seven Brothers is an authentic piece of Americana, a time-tested romantic comedy with contemporary relevance. Bringing the raucous Oregon frontier to life on stage, it […]
Profs and Pints presents: “‘Bugscape’ to Help Save Insects,” a guide to gardening and landscaping with insects in mind, Nate Erwin, entomologist and former manager of the Smithsonian insect zoo and butterfly pavilion. Insect numbers have plunged over the past 30 years, according to recent data published in Science magazine and the Proceedings of the […]
ARCHBISHOP GEORGE AUGUSTUS STALLINGS, JR. - Author, Interfaith Leader, Lecturer “Sustaining The “Highs” and Surviving the “Lows” of Marriage” George Augustus Stallings, Jr. is the Archbishop and Founder of an autonomous, independent and African-centered Catholic Church, known as Imani Temple under The African-American Catholic Congregation, headquartered in Suitland, Maryland. Archbishop Stallings also serves as the […]
Breast Cancer Alliance (BCA) partners with DC area medical experts to bring a world-class medical symposium “Hot Topics in Breast Cancer.” The panel, consisting of leaders in the field, will discuss new advances that can play a significant role in improving risk assessment, prevention and treatment for breast cancer. The morning will help inform women […]
Whittle School & Studios invites you to an informal conversation about Whittle School & Studios with Marek Beck, Head of Middle School, and Ara Brown, Head of Upper School, where you can learn more about the opportunities this global school will provide your children and the greater Washington area. Register by emailing mydcadmission@whittleschool.org or on […]
The National Museum of the American Indian celebrates Cherokee history during the sixth annual Cherokee Days festival April 12–14, featuring the three federally recognized Cherokee tribes—Cherokee Nation, United Keetoowah Band of Cherokee Indians and Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians. The free three days of festivities include the installation of the original Treaty of New Echota […]
Eggstravaganza! Ticket Sales Open to MEMBERS ONLY in January. The event kicks off with a lively egg hunt and egg roll on the South Lawn. Cap off the experience by decorating a festive animal magnet, making a jumbo egg hanging decoration, and playing traditional children’s games. Bring your camera for photo ops with the Easter […]
Egg hunt, egg roll, and crafts. Take photos with the Easter Bunny! The event kicks off with a lively egg hunt and egg roll on the South Lawn. Cap off the experience by decorating a festive animal magnet, making a jumbo egg hanging decoration, and playing traditional children’s games. Bring your camera for photo ops […]
