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Silencing the Inner Critic, Friday Night Lecture

Kadampa Meditation Center Online 1200 Canal Street SW, Washington, DC

Many of us have a tendency to be excessively self-critical, self doubting, and lacking confidence. These debilitating thoughts can affect our relationships, our work, and our ability to realize our […]

$6.00 – $12.

Silencing the Inner Critic, Friday Night Lecture

Your Home Online Anywhere, Any Town, VA, United States

Many of us have a tendency to be excessively self-critical, self doubting, and lacking confidence. These debilitating thoughts can affect our relationships, our work, and our ability to realize our […]

$6.00 – $12.

Silencing the Inner Critic, Friday Night Lecture

Kadampa Meditation Center Online 1200 Canal Street SW, Washington, DC

Many of us have a tendency to be excessively self-critical, self doubting, and lacking confidence. These debilitating thoughts can affect our relationships, our work, and our ability to realize our […]

$6.00 – $12.

Sunday Serenity Yoga

online

Yoga instructors Alia Peera and Audrey Roxas are back to host our 6th annual summer yoga series with Dumbarton House - this year, brought directly to your home thanks to […]

SYNERGY: The Intersection of Art & Fashion

Edgewood Arts Center 3415 8th Street NE, Washington, DC, United States

SYNERGY, a combination art gallery and fashion show, will fully represent the merged artistic expressions from the world of fashion design and that of visual art. Adorning the walls of the gallery will be the stunning artwork of fine artist Simone Agoussoye, a native to the DMV area. Agoussoye’s portfolio of increasingly recognizable masterpieces includes […]

$35

Virtual Tudor Tots

Private Zoom with Tudor Place

Virtual Tudor Tots Engagement for children and caregivers Location: Private Zoom link will be emailed to all participants. School’s Out, Tots is On! Virtual Tudor Tots has arrived. Simple crafts, […]

Free

LETTING GO OF THE PAST – FRIDAY NIGHT LECTURE

Kadampa Meditation Center Online 1200 Canal Street SW, Washington, DC

https://meditation-dc.org/letting-go-of-the-past-friday-night-lecture-jun-5-2/ We often have trouble letting go of experiences from the past. Holding onto the past can often affect the way we view ourselves and others. It can also damage […]

$6.00 – $12.

Breaking Bad Habits June 13 Saturday Morning Class

Kadampa Meditation Center Online 1200 Canal Street SW, Washington, DC

Register at: https://meditation-dc.org/breaking-bad-habits-june-13/ Online class with Gen Demo We want happiness and because we think pleasant feelings are real happiness, we crave them. We crave the “happiness hits” that come […]

$6.00 – $12.

2020 Sunset Run for Refugees Virtual 5k

Virtual

For the last three years, the Sunset Run for Refugees has been proud to host hundreds of local runners, joggers, walkers, and families from the Washington, DC community in a […]

Free

2020 Sunset Run for Refugees Virtual 5k

Virtual

For the last three years, the Sunset Run for Refugees has been proud to host hundreds of local runners, joggers, walkers, and families from the Washington, DC community in a […]

Free

Is Peace Possible. Special Online Event with Gen-la Dekyong

Kadampa Meditation Center Online 1200 Canal Street SW, Washington, DC

PLEASE NOTE: YOU WILL RECEIVE A SEPARATE EMAIL WITH THE VIDEO LINK CLOSER TO THE EVENT DATE. When you register for the event, you will be redirected to this page, […]

$15

Family Trivia Night

Dumbarton House 2715 Q Street Northwest, Washington, DC, United States

Spend an evening with family, near and far, competing in virtual trivia with Dumbarton House! Please register ahead of time to receive links for the program. Admission is pay-what-you-wish with […]

Pay what you like

Mirror of Dharma Three Principal Aspects of the Path Workshop

Kadampa Meditation Center Online 1200 Canal Street SW, Washington, DC

https://meditation-dc.org/mirror-of-dharma-jun-27/ In this very special day workshop with resident teacher Gen Kelsang Demo, we will focus on the most recent publication by Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso Rinpoche’s, The Mirror of […]

$15 – $30

Mirror of Dharma Three Principal Aspects of the Path Workshop

Kadampa Meditation Center Online 1200 Canal Street SW, Washington, DC

https://meditation-dc.org/mirror-of-dharma-jun-27/ In this very special day workshop with resident teacher Gen Kelsang Demo, we will focus on the most recent publication by Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso Rinpoche’s, The Mirror of […]

$15 – $30

Walk to End Alzheimer’s – Washington, D.C.

National Mall 12th Street and Madison Drive, NW, Washington, DC, United States

Join the fight for Alzheimer's first survivor at Walk to End Alzheimer’s, the world’s largest event to raise awareness and funds for Alzheimer’s care, support and research. Learn about Alzheimer’s […]

Free

March of Dimes: Heroines of Washington Gala

The Ritz Carlton, Tysons Corner 1700 Tysons Blvd, McLean, VA, United States

The Heroines of Washington Gala allows March of Dimes and the community to recognize and honor professional women in the DC Metro Area for their dedication to community service. Since […]

Merry & Bright: Tudor Place Garden at Night

Tudor Place

This holiday season, the Tudor Place garden will be illuminated with an array of lights. Explore sparkling garden rooms, twinkling lawns and shimmering tunnels of light while enjoying hot chocolate […]

$10 – $20

Merry & Bright: Tudor Place Garden at Night

Tudor Place

This holiday season, the Tudor Place garden will be illuminated with an array of lights. Explore sparkling garden rooms, twinkling lawns and shimmering tunnels of light while enjoying hot chocolate […]

$10 – $20

Merry & Bright: Tudor Place Garden at Night

Tudor Place

This holiday season, the Tudor Place garden will be illuminated with an array of lights. Explore sparkling garden rooms, twinkling lawns and shimmering tunnels of light while enjoying hot chocolate […]

$10 – $20

Merry & Bright: Tudor Place Garden at Night

Tudor Place

This holiday season, the Tudor Place garden will be illuminated with an array of lights. Explore sparkling garden rooms, twinkling lawns and shimmering tunnels of light while enjoying hot chocolate […]

$10 – $20

Merry & Bright: Tudor Place Garden at Night

Tudor Place

This holiday season, the Tudor Place garden will be illuminated with an array of lights. Explore sparkling garden rooms, twinkling lawns and shimmering tunnels of light while enjoying hot chocolate […]

$10 – $20

Merry & Bright: Tudor Place Garden at Night

Tudor Place

This holiday season, the Tudor Place garden will be illuminated with an array of lights. Explore sparkling garden rooms, twinkling lawns and shimmering tunnels of light while enjoying hot chocolate […]

$10 – $20

Valentine’s Love Hunt

O Street Museum 2016 O St. NW, Washington, DC, United States

Valentine's Love Hunt - 2/13 & 2/14 Reserve: omuseum.org/valentine Tickets: $55/person Where: O Museum in The Mansion, 2020 O Street NW When: 2/13/21 & 2/14/21 O Museum in The Mansion on […]

Virtual Galentines Day Tea

Dumbarton House 2715 Q Street Northwest, Washington, DC, United States

Grab a few gal pals and join Dumbarton House for a virtual tea to celebrate friendship! This virtual tea includes instruction in tea sandwich construction, a short lecture on friendship […]

$8 – $10

The Legacy of Slavery in Maryland

Historic Annapolis

From the day that Mathias de Sousa and Francisco landed in St. Mary’s county aboard the Ark and the Dove in 1634, Black Marylanders have made significant contributions to both […]

Addressing Job Quality and Equity in a Time of Crisis

The Aspen Institute

On Wednesday, February 24, from 2:00-3:15 p.m. ET, join us for a conversation about how quietly courageous leaders in city government, policy advocacy, and workforce development are innovating to improve the […]

America’s First Daughter: Patsy Jefferson

Historic Annapolis

Much of what we know about Thomas Jefferson is what his daughter Patsy Jefferson allowed us to know. Find out why that is when New York Times bestselling author Laura Kamoie discusses the history […]

21-Day Compassion Challenge

Virtual Event

The 21-Day Compassion Challenge is a commitment to exploring the power of compassion and how to practice it in daily life. The program includes guided meditations, journaling, and simple daily […]

Free

36th Annual Catholic Charities Gala

Virtual Event

The 36th annual Catholic Charities Gala will honor the work of the social services agency and acknowledge the contributions of its philanthropic community at its first-ever virtual celebration on the evening of March […]

Meditation Mondays at the NMAAHC

Virtual Event

Meditation Mondays Mondays March 15 and March 29; 12:30 p.m.–1:15 p.m. In this virtual program, participants will contemplate the journey of black Americans toward liberation through meditation. During the 45-minute […]

Introducing…

Virtual Event

Wednesdays, 11 a.m. YouTube @smithsoniannpg March 17: Abigail Adams March 24: Lady Bird Johnson March 31: Maya Lin Introducing… a new kind of story time. Each week in March, a […]

Easter Treasure Hunt & Chocolate at the Mansion on O St.

The Mansion on O St.

Easter Treasure Hunt & Chocolate Reservations Required: omuseum.org/easter Tickets: $40/person Where: O Museum in The Mansion, 2020 O Street NW When: Today - 4/5 Don your favorite Easter bonnet and celebrate […]

Virtual Cherry Blossom Celebration with the Smithsonian American Art Museum

Smithsonian American Art Museum F Street and 8th Street NW, Washington DC, DC, United States

Virtual Cherry Blossom Celebration Saturday, March 20, 10 a.m. ET Celebrate the start of spring and the National Cherry Blossom Festival with the Smithsonian American Art Museum. Join us for […]

Paint Night Pajama Party with VisArts

VisArts Center 155 Gibbs Street, Rockville, MD, United States

It's a Paint Night Pajama Party on Saturday, March 20 – and you’re invited! Join us as we connect with our VisArts community in a comfy at-home setting. You’ll learn how to […]

$75

National Portrait Gallery Season 3: Portraits Podcast

Virtual Event

The Smithsonian’s National Portrait Gallery announces the third season of its PORTRAITS podcast, which explores the real stories of extraordinary people and portraiture. Hosted by National Portrait Gallery Director Kim […]

Joyful ABC Kids Activity Book Series—Fourth Release (K, L, M, N)

National Museum of African American History and Culture

Monday, April 5  The Joyful Kids ABC Activity Book series invites caregivers and educators to support children’s positive identity development while also growing their language and literacy skills with activities, museum […]

Graduation Dining & Tour at the Mansion on O St.

The Mansion on O St.

Delicious "Chef's Table" Experience In The Heart of D.C. $85/person + Learn More & Reserve: http://www.omansion.com/graduation Celebrate your student's success! Three course meal Exclusive self-guided tour Indoor or outdoor seating available […]

Dupont Circle Pop-Up

Dupont Circle BID

Spring is here, and the trees are budding.  Dupont Circle is preparing for a special shopping pop-up on Saturday, April 10th from 12:00-5:00 p.m. At the shopping pop-up, you will find fresh and unique items from 50 artists, jewelers, potters, candle dippers, soap renderers, and other makers who will sell their wares outside around Dupont Circle. […]

Meditation Mondays

National Museum of African American History and Culture

Meditation Mondays   Monday, April 12 and 26; 12:30 p.m.–1:15 p.m.    In this virtual program, participants will contemplate the journey of black Americans toward liberation through meditation. During the 45-minute guided sessions, […]

D.C. Mondays: Dear Chinatown

George Washington University Museum and The Textile Museum 701 21st Street NW, Washington, DC, United States

Rising costs of living and commercial redevelopment overshadow Chinatown’s cultural assets. The consequence is that aging Chinatown residents are experiencing increased alienation from their neighborhood and younger generations across the Washington, D.C., […]

Rosslyn Bootcamp

Rosslyn BID

Gateway Park | 1300 Lee Hwy., Arlington, VA 22209 Four-week outdoor exercise series beginning April 20 Tuesdays and Thursdays | 5:30-6:30 p.m.

People Power! Citizen Scientists and the Smithsonian

Online

As we lead up to Earth Day, meet Smithsonian researchers and volunteers involved in two citizen science projects. eMammal uses motion-activated game cameras to understand and track the diversity of […]

Free

Silver Diner Hiring & Job Fair

Silver Diner

With the hope of getting interest from those wanting employment, the restaurant is holding a company-wide Job Fair on April 22 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at each of […]

Gay is Good: Frank Kameny and the Fight for LGBTQ Rights

DC History Center

Thursday, April 22 at 7:30 pm Frank Kameny spent five decades in DC as a civil rights activist and politician, including serving on Mayor Walter Washington’s inaugural Commission on Human […]

Celebrate Earth Day By Learning How to Home Compost!

DC Department of Public Works

Composting at home helps to protect the climate, cut garbage, and enhance your local soil by wasting less food. If you’d like to give it a try, the Institute for […]

Craft Optimism: a curated climate conscious makers’ market

Online

Craft Optimism is an online marketplace featuring beautifully made, hand-crafted American goods that educate the public about climate change or inspire or model a sustainable response to climate change. Organized by the Smithsonian Women’s Committee (SWC) in collaboration with Honoring the Future, the event supports grants to the Smithsonian Institution. Artist items must be created […]

Free

Rosslyn Flower Market 

Rosslyn BID

Central Place Plaza | 1800 N Lynn St., Arlington, VA 22209 April 24, May 1, and May 8 With spring in full bloom, the Rosslyn BID will host a series […]

Smithsonian Craft Optimism

Smithsonian

Online Craft Show Is a Curated, Climate-Conscious Makers’ Market.

Maryland Day 2021

University of Maryland, College Park 7736 Baltimore Ave, College Park, MD

Maryland Day is streaming from College Park to wherever you are, so participate in demonstrations, tour our beautiful campus, conduct science experiments with everyday household items, get up and dance […]

Free

Cultivating Vision

Kadampa Meditation Center Online 1200 Canal Street SW, Washington, DC

Our imagination creates our reality. Everything we do, everything we are, starts in the imagination. We can use the power of imagination as a foe or a friend. In this […]

$6.00 – $12.

Reconnect with the Sacred Landscapes We Call Home

Zoom 1 Westmoreland Circle Northwest, Bethesda, MD, United States

This seven-week study, led by the Rev. Rachel Cornwell, is meant to awaken the visceral knowledge of the Creator through the creation, reconnect us with the sacred landscapes we call […]

Free

Women’s Leadership Breakfast (Junior League of Washington)

The Junior League of Washington’s (JLW) Women’s Leadership Breakfast is a can’t-miss opportunity to learn how to lead confidently from women who have successfully overcome obstacles to make a positive […]

$50

Alzheimer’s Association Brain Ball (Virtual)

Virtual Event

This year’s virtual Alzheimer's Association Brain Ball is free and open to all. Join us from the comfort of your own home for a memorable evening hosted by Doreen Gentzler, […]

Free

2nd Annual DMV Trails Tour

Jafe Cycling

In honor of National Bike Month, the second annual DMV Trails Tour hosted by Jafe Cycling will be held on Saturday, May 1, starting at 7 a.m. The tour will […]

Virtual May Day Family Celebration

Online

Celebrate spring and learn more about art and environmental conservation with our virtual May Day family program. Explore how the Smithsonian American Art Museum’s team of art conservators preserve and […]

Free

See Me Online at SAAM 

Smithsonian American Art Museum F Street and 8th Street NW, Washington DC, DC, United States

Wednesday, May 5, 2 p.m. ET Join the Smithsonian American Art Museum for a virtual program designed for art lovers with mild to moderate dementia and their care partners. Enjoy […]

Mother’s Day Love Hunt

The Mansion on O St.

Mother's Day Love Hunt Reserve: omuseum.org/mothersday Tickets: $45/person Where: O Museum in The Mansion, 2020 O Street NW When: 5/8 & 5/9 Spread the love as you search for special heartfelt […]

$45

Mother’s Day Weekend Champagne & Chocolate

The Mansion on O St.

Mother's Day Weekend Champagne & Chocolate Reservations Required: omuseum.org/mothersday Tickets: $45/person Where: O Museum in The Mansion, 2020 O Street NW When: 5/8 & 5/9 Spread the love as you search […]

Mother’s Day Brunch aboard City Cruises

Pier 4 at The Wharf 580 Water Street SW, Washington D.C., DC, United States

City Cruises announced today its Washington D.C. port will be offering specialty cruises celebrating Mother’s Day. Sweep mom off her feet this Mother’s Day with an elegant brunch cruise while […]

$94.90

Innovative Lives: Sarah Will and Mike Schultz

Lemelson Center for the Study of Invention and Innovation

May 12; 4 p.m. Free registration: invention.si.edu/events Sarah Will, Paralympic skier and accessibility advocate and Mike Schultz, inventor of the Moto Knee and Versa Foot, will come together to talk with NMAH […]

Art Signs Online: Artful Conversations in ASL

Smithsonian American Art Museum F Street and 8th Street NW, Washington DC, DC, United States

Thursday, May 13, 5:30 p.m. ET Curious about American art? Join us for a 30-minute gallery conversation about selected works from the Smithsonian American Art Museum’s collection. This program is […]

Rug and Textile Appreciation Morning: Good, Better, Best

GW Museum & Textile Museum 701 21st Street, NW, Washington, DC 20052

Panelists Ben Evans, editor, Hali Publications Detlef Maltzhan, managing director and proprietor, Rippon Boswell & Co. Mary Jo Otsea, former worldwide director of rugs and carpets, Sotheby’s  Wendel Swan, museum trustee and collector (moderator) […]

20th Annual National Bike to Work Day 2021

Washington, D.C. (March 1, 2021) – After a year of unprecedented change, Commuter Connections and the Washington Area Bicyclist Association (WABA) are excited to announce that registration for the 20th Annual Bike to Work Day […]

Horticulture How-To | Pollinator-Friendly Container

Virtual Event

Horticulture How-To | Pollinator-Friendly Container Friday, May 21, 2021, 1:30-2:30 p.m. Join Jessica Bonilla, head of horticulture, via Zoom to create your own beautiful container of flowering plants that attract […]

Carousel Family Day: Carousel Crafts

Glen Echo Park 7300 MacArthur Blvd Glen Echo, MD 20812 7300 MacArthur BLVD, Glen Echo, MD, United States

Join the Glen Echo Park Partnership for the first Carousel Family Day as part of the celebration of the carousel’s 100th anniversary. Pre-registered participants will be able to celebrate the […]

Free

Celebremos Nuestras Historias!

Online

GLEN ECHO: Tune in this Sunday, May 23, for another episode of Celebremos Nuestras Historias! Host Andrea Sarralde and her special guests read their favorite children’s books with their families […]

Music for the Moment: An Asian American Offering

Online

A performance featuring Asian American women musicians and performers who draw on deep cultural heritages and contemporary genres—from performance art and ritual to hip-hop, rock, and pop. Streaming on Facebook […]

Free

DC Punch Needle Class with Wendy Galietta Williams

Shop Made in DC 1330 19th St NW, Washington, DC 20036, Washington, DC, DC, United States

3-THURSDAY, MAY 27th 2021 (IRL @ Georgetown Garden – 1533 Wisconsin Ave NW) DC Punch Needle Class – Wendy Galietta Williams : $60 / Person – 7-8:30PM SIGN UP HERE: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/dc-punch-needle-class-with-wendy-galietta-williams-tickets-152095865829 If […]

PBS National Memorial Day Concert

Virtual Event

PBS’ NATIONAL MEMORIAL DAY CONCERT: A NIGHT OF REMEMBRANCE RETURNS WITH PERFORMANCES AND TRIBUTES FROM WASHINGTON, D.C. AND AROUND THE COUNTRY HONORING ALL OF OUR AMERICAN HEROES   All-Star Line-up Hosted […]

Virtual Drag Queen Story Time with Ruth Allen Ginsburg

Online

Join the Smithsonian American Art Museum online for our annual Pride festivities and celebrate inclusivity and love for all. Enjoy a lively story time performance with beloved DC drag queen […]

Free

Black Lives Matter Plaza One-Year Anniversary

Black Lives Matter Plaza K St. NW, Washington, DC, United States

Join Fit DC on Black Lives Matter Plaza on June 5 at 11:30AM About this event Join Fit DC on Black Lives Matter Plaza. When: Saturday, June 5 at 11:30am […]

National Reconciliation Week (NRW)

Zoom 1 Westmoreland Circle Northwest, Bethesda, MD, United States

The National Reconciliation Week (NRW) advances the concept that leading a healthy centered, balanced life requires being in touch with our emotions and understanding the effect they may have on […]

Free Screening of “Our Time Machine”

Virtual Event

The Alzheimer's Association National Capital Area Chapter will hold a virtual Q&A discussion with the directors of Our Time Machine, along with a discussion on the warning signs of Alzheimer's, […]

Free

Youth in Action: Indigenizing Pride 

National Museum of the American Indian Fourth Street & Independence Ave., S.W., Washington, DC, United States

  Thursday, June 17; 4 p.m.    Free, registration required  https://smithsonian.zoom.us/webinar/register/3116188639750/WN_VcOVur0fRaS1_R53Oq1Zyg   How does identity influence activism? Many tribal nations have always recognized multiple genders and those who possess both male […]

Beyond the Mall: Making Matters

Online

A weekend digital program series featuring both seasoned master artisans and the everyday makers who find solace and connection in creativity.

Free

Crossing Book Social

The Crossing 959 E St. SE, Washington, DC, United States

  Join Crossing Tuesday, June 29th at 5:30pm for convos and cocktails while discussing Last Summer at the Golden Hotel . Pickup a free copy of this new summer must-read at Crossing DC. Read the book […]

Sundays in July, Habits of Happy People

Kadampa Meditation Center 1200 Canal St SW, Washington DC 20024 1200 Canal Street SW, Washington, DC, United States

Sundays in July - Habits of Happy People Happiness is something that each one of us has the potential to experience, but often our habitual ways of thinking take us […]

$6 – $12

Amped in the Park

Color Burst Park 6000 Merriweather Dr., Columbia, MD

When: July 14, July 28 6pm What: Live music is back and our dance-worthy summer line up will have you jamming the night away! July 14: Jah Works (Reggae) July […]

Summer Film Series at the MLK Memorial: The Princess & the Frog

MLK Memorial 1964 Independence Ave. SW, Washington, DC, United States

THE PRINCESS AND THE FROG – Thursday, July 15 at 8:00 p.m. Walt Disney Studios’ classic, “The Princess and the Frog,” gives a Jazz Age-era New Orleans twist on a classic […]

The Spies of Georgetown Walking Tour

Come hear insider stories from former CIA officer George as you stroll through the scenic Georgetown neighborhood. Learn about the pivotal role the residents here played in the WWII era. […]

$42

Georgetown Walking Tour: Dumbarton House Landscape

Dumbarton House 2715 Q Street Northwest, Washington, DC, United States

Join Dwane Starlin, member of the Guild of Professional Tour Guides, for a walking tour around Dumbarton House! This tour will explore the historic landscape of the house as well […]

$20

Habits of Happy People

Kadampa Meditation Center Online 1200 Canal Street SW, Washington, DC

Sundays in July and August – Habits of Happy People Happiness is something that each one of us has the potential to experience, but often our habitual ways of thinking […]

$6 – $12

Summer Concerts: Amadou Kouyate

Glen Echo Park 7300 MacArthur Blvd Glen Echo, MD 20812 7300 MacArthur BLVD, Glen Echo, MD, United States

Enjoy an evening of live African music with Amadou Kouyate. Born in the Washington, DC, Amadou Kouyate is the 150th generation of the Kouyate lineage and has studied and performed […]