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Profs and Pints DC presents: “Unbuilt Washington—The City That Never Was,” with Martin Moeller, adjunct lecturer at the University of Miami, editor of ArchitectureDC magazine, and author of the fourth, fifth, and sixth editions of the AIA Guide to the Architecture of Washington, DC. To residents and visitors alike, the design of Washington’s key landmarks, […]
Profs and Pints DC presents: “Trademarks and Tippling,” a look at how trademark law influences what’s in your glass and what it’s called, with Amanda Levendowski, associate professor of law and director of the Intellectual Property and Information Policy Clinic at Georgetown Law. Do you ever wonder why your favorite TV characters knock back beers […]
When Walter Reed Army Medical Center was merged with Bethesda Naval Medical Center in 2011, the Shepherd Park campus in Ward 4 began a new era in its storied history. Learn about the renowned physicians and scientists whose discoveries and innovations contributed to the medical center’s stellar outstanding reputation. Find out why Walter Reed was […]
Profs and Pints DC presents: “Dream Interpretation,” with Richard Bargdill, associate professor of psychology at Virginia Commonwealth University, teacher of courses on dream interpretation and the psychology of creativity, and author of the newly released book A Dreamer's Thought Book: Intriguing Ideas about the Dreaming Process. Get ready for the talk of your dreams. Learn […]
Young learners aged 18 months to 4 years and their caregivers will learn about the vital role bees play in our ecosystem, how their tiny community operates, and visit our on-site hives. Enjoy a group reading of a book on pollinators, create a moveable pollinator craft, and sing along to songs celebrating the work these […]
Profs and Pints DC presents: “The Buzz on Bees,” a guide to Washington’s busiest residents and how to make them happy at home, with Sam Droege, biologist at the USGS Patuxent Wildlife Research Center, developer of online identification guides to native bees, and guest lecturer at colleges and universities. More than 200 species of wild […]
Are you struggling with stress, anxiety, depression or sleeplessness? Experience cutting-edge healing methods developed by Mind-Body Medicine pioneer, Dr. Rick Levy. The free clinic starts out with 10-minute psychoeducation of the latest science regarding “what works” for a specific diagnosis, then share a Levy Method that’s been proven to heal it. Levy Methods are diagnosis-specific […]
Profs and Pints DC presents: “The Shores of Tripoli,” on a famous early overseas test of the U.S. Navy, with Abby Mullen, assistant professor of history at the United States Naval Academy and author of the upcoming book To Fix a National Character: The United States in the First Barbary War, 1800-1805. You may know […]
Bike to Work Day 2024––Join thousands of area commuters for the free 23rd annual event celebrating bicycling as a fun, low-cost, healthy, and environmentally friendly way to get around! Riders can find Bike to Work Day pit stops around the metropolitan region in DC, Suburban Maryland, and Northern Virginia. The first 16,000 to register and […]
Join us on May 18th as the National Chamber Ensemble culminates its season with “Concerto Celebration.” Enjoy several masterworks as NCE performs two famous concertos in an intimate chamber music setting. The concert will open with a tribute to the Chevalier de Saint-Georges (Joseph Bologne), often referred to as the ‘Black Mozart,’ whose compositions continue […]
Follow Washington Walks into the woods of western Washington, D.C. on an 11-mile guided hike through forested National Parklands, popping in and out of neighborhoods you know--but via routes you do not. Bring your own water and snacks/food. Participants will stop midpoint to use the restroom, relax a bit, and enjoy lunch together. Beautiful Scenery, […]
Profs and Pints DC presents: "The Warrior Queen Who Challenged Rome," a look at how the indigenous peoples of Britain nearly drove Nero's armies from the island, with Jared Kreiner, lecturer in history and classics at Christopher Newport University and scholar of Roman imperialism, the Roman military, and ancient revolts. Few stories from the ancient […]
Profs and Pints DC presents: “The Great American Road Trip,” a look at how long journeys and tales of them have shaped our nation, with Allen Pietrobon, historian and professor of Global Affairs at Trinity Washington University. American history and popular culture are infused with travel narratives, be they accounts of wagon-train journeys to settle […]
Profs and Pints DC presents: “America's Illiberal History,” an unflinching look at the trampling of individual rights as a driving force in our nation’s past, with Steven Hahn, professor of […]
Jewelers'Werk Galerie is pleased to present Mostly Air, an exhibition featuring a captivating collection of 100 vessels crafted by internationally acclaimed artist-jeweler Bettina Dittlmann. The show opens on Saturday, May 25th, with a reception to meet the artist from 12 – 4 pm, and will remain on view through June 14, 2024. In Mostly Air, […]
Come and join us at the Free Clinic on Wednesday, June 5, and benefit from a variety of mind-body-spirit modalities. We will have an open-format free clinic where you will receive one of the following assessment/consultation/treatment: Bioenergy Field (Aura) Reading Reflexology Psychological Health/Hypnotherapy Consultation Free Clinics are staffed by a multidisciplinary team of therapists with […]
Discover how rainbows are made. Tots aged 18 months to 4 years and their caregivers will learn about the colors of the rainbow in a group story time and then make their own colorful craft. All children must be accompanied by an adult. Pre-registration for both child and accompanying adult is required. Pre-registration is required. […]
Profs and Pints DC presents: “Mermaid Tales,” a discussion of the enigmatic water spirits of East Slavic countries, with Philippa Rappoport, adjunct professor of folklore at George Washington University. Be careful out there. According to Slavic folklore, in the late spring the rusalki, an East Slavic version of mermaids, emerge from lakes and streams to […]
Join fellow garden lovers and the Tudor Place garden team and help eradicate invasive species. Learn to identify non-native, invasive species of plants and help the garden team on their […]
Join fellow garden lovers and the Tudor Place garden team and help eradicate invasive species. Learn to identify non-native, invasive species of plants and help the garden team on their […]
Profs and Pints DC presents: “Horror as Queer,” a look at the influence and depiction of queerness in horror films, with May Santiago, adjunct professor of film studies at George […]
Wolf Trap UNTRAPPED Studio Artists in Concert Friday, June 7 | Doors open 6:30PM Free admission Wolf Trap Opera’s emerging artists perform scenes and arias from this season’s mainstage productions […]
Over 165,000 Arab Americans call the D.C. area home. The 20th Anniversary Arab American Comedy Festival is culminating a 10 month tour at the Kennedy Center on June 8th. The […]
Profs and Pints DC presents: “Why I Choose the Bear,” on the habits and virtues of Ursus americanus, with Jennifer M. Mullinax, associate professor of wildlife ecology and environmental science […]
Young learners aged 18 months to 4 years and their caregivers will learn all about habitats. Explore the places where animals live at Tudor Place, join in a group story […]
Commemorating the Summer Solstice, Capital One Café locations are giving out one free handcrafted beverage with a redeemable coupon, per person. https://coffree.capitalone.com/sms/?mc=EV&cid=0pr1dmhrco Guests can also enjoy a Blissbomb Orange Creamsicle […]
Dumbarton and Mt Vernon Place United Methodist Churches are hosting a free Vacation Bible School for kids ages 4-11. Intergenerational programming will include break out time for youth and adults […]
Vacation Bible School with Dumbarton United Methodist Church Intergenerational Retreat Weekend Dumbarton United Methodist Church 3133 Dumbarton St, NW June 14th 6 - 8 p.m. Dinner included. Digging In & […]
Profs and Pints DC presents: “Assisted Suicide for Mental Illness,” on a growing practice that raises huge ethical questions, with Mark Komrad, M.D., a psychiatrist and medical ethicist on the […]
Profs and Pints DC presents “Medical Research’s Whistleblowers,” a look at abuses in medical studies and how they get exposed, by Carl Elliott, M.D., a bioethicist at the University of Minnesota and the author of The Occasional Human Sacrifice: Medical Experimentation and the Price of Saying No. When abuses occur in the course of medical […]
St. John's is proud to celebrate PRIDE and welcomes EVERYONE to enjoy BINGO called by the amazing TULA and REGINA! Come on Saturday, June 22nd at 4:30pm to bid on exciting auction items! Bingo starts at 5:30pm! $50 gets you in the door and includes 5 BINGO cards as well as sips and nibbles. Proceeds from this event support our amazing outreach […]
6 Week Summer Camp for the 10 to 14 with Sadie Randal (They/Them) June 24, 2024 - Aug 2, 2024 (Students are expected to attend for as many days out […]
Profs and Pints DC presents: “The History Behind Bridgerton,” a look at British life at the time depicted in the hit Netflix series, with Amy Froide, professor of history at the University of Maryland Baltimore County and scholar of British and women's history. The Netflix series Bridgerton was a breakout sensation when it debuted in […]
Profs and Pints DC presents: “District of Coyotes,” with Megan Draheim, professor of practice at Virginia Tech’s Center for Leadership in Global Sustainability and founding director of the District Coyote […]
Eight Days of Performances 37 Productions; 138 Individual Shows The 2024 Capital Fringe Festival will feature entirely original theatre, dance, and unclassifiable productions with a total of 150 cast and […]
Join Mary Savig, the Lloyd Herman Curator of Craft, for a lecture about the exhibition “Subversive, Skilled, Sublime: Fiber Art by Women”, now on view at SAAM’s Renwick Gallery. The […]
Profs and Pints DC presents: “When Fish Walk,” a fascinating look at those species that do just fine outside water, with Noah Bressman, a professor of fish biology at Salisbury […]
Profs and Pints DC presents: “Understanding Trauma,” a look at how trauma affects us and what we can do about it, with Jillian Tucker, adjunct assistant professor of social work […]
Profs and Pints DC presents: “Japan’s Most Feared Women,” a look at the provocative, notorious, and genderfluid female figures who have pushed boundaries and aroused panic in Japan, with Michele […]
Locks of hair have held symbolic power for people throughout history. Whether it is memento of friendship and familial bonds or a token of superstition and luck, collecting hair is […]
