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Profs & Pints DC: The Secrets of Runes

Penn Social 801 E St NW, Washington, DC, United States

Profs and Pints DC presents: “The Secrets of Runes,” on the origins, development, and interpretation of the runic script, with Lilla Kopár, runologist and a professor of medieval literature and […]

$13.50 – $17.

Profs & Pints DC: Cosmic Blasts

Penn Social 801 E St NW, Washington, DC, United States

Profs and Pints DC presents: “Cosmic Blasts,” a look at extreme events in our universe, with Alexander J. van der Horst, associate professor of astrophysics at George Washington University, teacher […]

$13.50 – $17.

Junior League of Washington’s Art of Entertaining Event

National Museum of Women in the Arts 1250 New York Avenue NW

The Art of Entertaining is the inaugural tablescapes event presented by the Junior League of Washington. Immerse yourself in a showcase of captivating table designs and demonstrations, designed to inspire both aspiring hosts and seasoned entertainers. For more information, please visit our website: https://www.jlw.org/artofentertaining/ The event is open to the public & tickets may be […]

Honor Earth: An Earth Day Celebration

Smithsonian Anacostia Community Museum, 1901 Fort Place SE, Washington, DC 20020 1901 Fort Place SE, Washington, DC, DC, United States

Join the Smithsonian's Anacostia Community Museum on Saturday April 20th as we Honor and Celebrate our Earth! Meet community partners, enjoy family friendly maker activities, and learn more about plant care. Plus, check out the inaugural weekend of the 2024 FRESHFARM ACM Farm Stand, the only direct-to-consumer farm stand of its kind East of the […]

Free

Profs & Pints DC: How Friendship Evolved in Nature

Penn Social 801 E St NW, Washington, DC, United States

Profs and Pints DC presents: “How Friendship Evolved in Nature,” an Earth Day talk on the biological origins of our social bonds, with Riva Riley, affiliate assistant professor of biology […]

$13.50 – $17.

Tudor Tots: What Branches Are on Your Family Tree?

Tudor Place

Families come in all different shapes and sizes, but they all share a deep love for one another. Young learners aged 18 months to four years old will explore the […]

$6.50

Profs & Pints DC: Good, Evil and “Dune”

Penn Social 801 E St NW, Washington, DC, United States

Profs and Pints DC presents: “Good, Evil, and Dune,” an exploration of the hit sci-fi franchise as epic without a hero, with Peter Herman, former lecturer of theology and religious studies at Marymount University and scholar of religious and social themes in science fiction and fantasy. The two-part Dune film epic has grossed nearly $1 […]

$13.50 – $17.

Landmark Lecture: Archaeology of a Possible Enslaved Home Space

Tudor Place

Hear about the discovery of the location of a possible enslaved home space in the orchard at Tudor Place. Kerri Barile Tambs of Dovetail Cultural Resource Group walks us through […]

Members: FREE | Non-Members: FREE

Best Buddies Friendship Walk: DC

National Mall Madison Dr. and 12th Street, Washington, DC

The Best Buddies Friendship Walk in Washington, DC is an unforgettable event held on the iconic National Mall! Join us for a day filled with joy, inclusivity, and the spirit of friendship as we walk together to support individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Our annual walk brings together over 2,000 walkers to raise awareness […]

Free

Book Hill Park Spring Clean Up

Book Hill Park Georgetown, DC, United States

Book Hill Park Please join us on Saturday, April 27 9AM to 11:00 AM for the Book Hill Park Spring Clean Up at the intersection of Reservoir and Wisconsin, just […]

Duke Ellington’s D.C. Walking Tour

Anna J Cooper Circle Park Anna J. Cooper Circle NW, Washington, DC, United States

Duke Ellington’s music is one of the cornerstones of jazz. He is considered the greatest jazz composer of the 20th century. Before he achieved fame in Harlem nightclubs and eventually […]

$35

Tudor Nights: Up in Arms: A Family’s Service

Tudor Place

For over 200 years, Peter family members served and volunteered in five wars, stretching from the War of 1812 to World War II. Some found themselves far from home, volunteering […]

$10 – $25

Dirt Diggers | Garden Volunteering

Tudor Place

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 […]

Free

Profs & Pints DC: Unbuilt Washington—The City That Never Was

Penn Social 801 E St NW, Washington, DC, United States

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, […]

$13.50 – $17.

Profs & Pints DC: Trademarks and Tippling

Penn Social 801 E St NW, Washington, DC, United States

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 […]

$13.50 – $17.

Walking Through History at Walter Reed Walking Tour

The Parks at Walter Reed 1010 Butternut Street NW, Washington, DC, United States

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. […]

$35

Profs & Pints DC: Dream Interpretation

Penn Social 801 E St NW, Washington, DC, United States

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 […]

$13.50 – $17.

Tudor Tots: Who’s Buzzing Around?

Tudor Place

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 […]

$6.50

Profs & Pints DC: The Buzz on Bees

Penn Social 801 E St NW, Washington, DC, United States

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 […]

$13.50 – $17.

Free Clinic – Stress, Anxiety, Depression, and Loneliness

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 […]

Free

Profs & Pints DC: The Shores of Tripoli

Hill Center at the Old Naval Hospital 921 Pennsylvania Ave SE, Washington, DC, United States

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 […]

$13.50 – $17.

Bike to WOrk Day 2024

100 Locations thoughout the DC Metro Area - See description for a link to your local stop! DC, United States

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 […]

Free

NATIONAL CHAMBER ENSEMBLE – CONCERTO CELEBRATION

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 […]

$20.00 – $40.00

A Day in the Forest – Rock Creek Park Walk

Pierce Mill 2401 Tilden St NW, Washington, DC, United States

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 […]

$35

Profs & Pints DC: The Warrior Queen Who Challenged Rome

Penn Social 801 E St NW, Washington, DC, United States

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, […]

$13.50 – $17.

Profs & Pints DC: The Great American Road Trip

Penn Social 801 E St NW, Washington, DC, United States

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 […]

$13.50 – $17.

Profs & Pints DC: America’s Illiberal History

Hill Center at the Old Naval Hospital 921 Pennsylvania Ave SE, Washington, DC, United States

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 […]

$13.50 – $17.

M O S T L Y A I R by BETTINA DITTLMANN OPENS MAY 25th at JEWELERS’WERK GALERIE

Jewelers'werk Galerie 3319 Cady's Alley, NW, Washington, DC, United States

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 […]

Free Clinic – Bioenergy (Aura) Readings, Counseling, and Reflexology

19634 Club House Road, Suite 315 Gaithersburg, MD 20886 USA 19634 Club House Road, Suite 315, Gaithersburg, Maryland, United States

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 […]

Free

Tudor Tots: What Makes a Rainbow?

Tudor Place

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 […]

$6.50

Profs & Pints DC: Mermaid Tales

Penn Social 801 E St NW, Washington, DC, United States

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 […]

$13.50 – $17.

Dirt Diggers | Garden Volunteering

Tudor Place

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 […]

Free

Dirt Diggers | Garden Volunteering

Tudor Place

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 […]

Free

Profs & Pints DC: Horror as Queer

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 […]

$13.50 – $17.

Free Concert: Wolf Trap Studio Artists at Holy Trinity Church

Holy Trinity Catholic Church 36th & O Streets

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 […]

Free

Profs & Pints DC: Why I Choose the Bear

Penn Social 801 E St NW, Washington, DC, United States

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 […]

$13.50 – $17.

Tudor Tots: Where Do Animals Live?

Tudor Place

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 […]

$6.50

Capital One Chinatown Café Summer Solstice Celebration

Capital One Cafe Chinatown 732 7th St NW, Washington, DC, United States

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 […]

Free

Just Like Me! Vacation Bible School weekend FREE!

3133 Dumbarton Street NW, Washington DC 3133 Dumbarton Street NW, Washington, DC, United States

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 […]

Free

Georgetown Vacation Bible School at Dumbarton United Methodist Church

3133 Dumbarton Street NW, Washington DC 3133 Dumbarton Street NW, Washington, DC, United States

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 & […]

Free

Profs & Pints DC: Assisted Suicide for Mental Illness

Penn Social 801 E St NW, Washington, DC, United States

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 […]

$13.50 – $17.

Profs & Pints DC: Medical Research’s Whistleblowers

Hill Center at the Old Naval Hospital 921 Pennsylvania Ave SE, Washington, DC, United States

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 […]

$13.50 – $17.

DRAG BINGO & SILENT AUCTION at St. John’s Georgetown

Saint John's Episcopal Church, Georgetown 3240 O St. NW, Washington, DC, United States

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 […]

6 Week Summer Camp for the 10 to 14 with Sadie Randal

Washington Printmakers Gallery 1675 Wisconsin Ave, NW, Washington, DC, United States

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 & Pints DC: The History Behind Bridgerton

Penn Social 801 E St NW, Washington, DC, United States

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 […]

$13.50 – $17.

Profs & Pints DC: District of Coyotes

Penn Social 801 E St NW, Washington, DC, United States

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 […]

$13.50 – $17.

17th Annual Capital Fringe Festival

Golden Triangle, Connecticut Ave 1150 Connecticut Ave NW, Washington DC, DC, United States

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 […]

$17.51

Mapping your Ancestors with Google MyMaps

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

Zoom meeting, free for members of JGSGW. Nonmembers may register to attend for a fee of $5. This presentation on Google MyMaps will teach you how to create a custom […]

Profs & Pints DC: When Fish Walk

Penn Social 801 E St NW, Washington, DC, United States

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 […]

$13.50 – $17.

Beer & Hymns

3133 Dumbarton Street NW, Washington DC 3133 Dumbarton Street NW, Washington, DC, United States

All are welcome for an evening of community singing followed by a BYOB (alcoholic or non!) social on the grounds of Dumbarton Church.

Profs & Pints DC: Understanding Trauma

Penn Social 801 E St NW, Washington, DC, United States

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 […]

$13.50 – $17.

Profs & Pints DC: Japan’s Most Feared Women

Penn Social 801 E St NW, Washington, DC, United States

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 […]

$13.50 – $17.

Profs & Pints DC: Medieval Sex

Penn Social 801 E St NW, Washington, DC, United States

Profs and Pints DC presents: “Medieval Sex,” a look at the reality of medieval sex and sexuality through the lens of comic literature, satire, and obscenity, with Larissa “Kat” Tracy, […]

$13.50 – $17.

Profs & Pints DC: Encountering the Snow Leopard

Penn Social 801 E St NW, Washington, DC, United States

Profs and Pints DC presents: “Encountering the Snow Leopard,” on a researcher’s quest to understand what prowls within Central and South Asia’s clouds, with Charlotte Hacker, who has studied carnivores […]

$13.50 – $17.

Conversations at the Kreeger Museum

The Kreeger Museum

Conversations, a program for individuals with mild to moderate memory disorders and their caregivers, provides a forum for dialogue and connection through art and music. Each hour-long program includes an […]

Free

Profs & Pints DC: Conspiracy Entrepreneurs

Penn Social 801 E St NW, Washington, DC, United States

Profs and Pints DC presents: “Conspiracy Entrepreneurs,” a look at how promoters of conspiracy theories have upended American politics and enriched themselves along the way, with Matthew Dallek, political historian […]

$13.50 – $17.

Profs & Pints DC: The Webb Telescope and NASA’s Next Big Thing

Penn Social 801 E St NW, Washington, DC, United States

Profs and Pints DC presents: “The Webb Telescope and NASA's Next Big Thing,” with Ori Fox, Deputy Project Scientist for the Roman Space Telescope at the Space Telescope Science Institute. […]

$13.50 – $17.