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Profs & Pints DC: “Kink” or “Disorder”?

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

Profs and Pints DC presents: “‘Kink’ or ‘Disorder’?” an entertaining look at how psychology approaches unusual sexual behaviors, with Brian A. Sharpless, licensed clinical psychologist, visiting research fellow at Goldsmiths, University of London, and editor of Unusual and Rare Psychological Disorders. Few subjects are as interesting – or as sensitive – as sex. Psychology’s history […]

$13.50 – $17.

Garden and Landscape Studies Public Lecture with Michael Gaige

Dumbarton Oaks 1703 32nd Street NW, Washington, DC, United States

In this talk, we’ll journey from the wolf tree’s linguistic and cultural origins in the Germanic worlds of the Middle Ages, to America’s wolf tree origins during Thoreau’s day, to the concerted efforts of 20th century forestry to cut them down.

Free

Tempestuous Elements 

Arena Stage

Born into slavery in North Carolina, Anna Julia Cooper was a visionary Black feminist and educator in the late 19th/early 20th centuries, and only the fourth African American woman to earn a doctoral degree. Tempestuous Elements—the 11th in Arena Stage’s Power Play cycle—shines a light on Anna Julia Cooper’s tumultuous tenure as Principal of Washington, D.C.’s historic M […]

$56 – $95

First Studio: Art, Story, and Workshop

The Kreeger Museum

Young artists ages 3-5 and an adult companion are invited to use their imagination as they explore the paintings, sculpture, and architecture of The Kreeger Museum. Each program focuses on a theme supported by a story, works of art from the collection, and a hands-on art-making experience. February's theme is "Find Lines, Wiggles, and Squiggles". […]

$10.00

Blossom to Beverage: The Story of Chocolate

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

Saturday and Sunday, February 17–18, 10:30 AM–5 PM National Mall The story of chocolate begins with a small cacao tree rooted deep in the history of Mesoamerican culture. Learn the symbolism and history of this beloved and storied ingredient through art making and other hands-on activities at the National Museum of the American Indian. • […]

Black History in Lafeyette Park: Washington Wlkas

1638 I St NW DC, United States

When Washington, D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser had a two-block long section of 16th Street, NW christened Black Lives Matter Plaza, she guaranteed that it would forever be connected to the history of American racial injustice and civil rights. 16th Street terminates at Lafayette Park, a seven-acre public space overlooking the White House. African Americans have […]

$35

Profs & Pints DC: George Washington as American Revolutionary

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

Profs and Pints DC presents: “George Washington as American Revolutionary,” a fresh assessment of our first president’s credentials as an insurgent, with Denver Brunsman, associate professor and chair of the history department at George Washington University and scholar of the American Revolution and early American republic. If it’s Presidents’ Day it’s time for historian Denver […]

$13.50 – $17.

“The Right to Read” Documentary Screening

Alamo Drafthouse Cinema DC Bryant Street 630 Rhode Island Ave NE, Washington, DC, United States

Join us this Black History Month for the FREE documentary screening of The Right to Read on Tues., Feb. 20th, from 6:30pm-8:45pm at Alamo Drafthouse (DC Bryant St) to learn about the nation's reading crisis and how to solve it in the District. The film shares the stories of an NAACP activist, a teacher, and […]

Free

Artists at Work Speakers Series

Sitar Arts Center 1700 Kalorama Rd NW, Washington, DC, United States

Sitar Arts Center's Artists at Work Speakers Series gives you behind-the-scenes access to DC's most exciting arts venues through the personal stories of the professionals who make the magic happen. We're sitting down with trailblazing local casting director Danica Rodriguez, who is part of a new generation of casting professionals changing the industry. In conversation […]

Free

Mother Tongue Film Festival: Frybread Face and Me

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

Frybread Face and Me follows two adolescent Navajo cousins from different worlds as they bond during a summer on their grandmother’s Arizona ranch, learning more about their family’s past and about themselves. (Director: Billy Luther (Navajo/Hopi/Laguna Pueblo), USA, 2023, 93 min., English) This film is rated TV-MA for mature audiences, contains coarse language. This screening […]

Art Bites Gallery Talk

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

Join SAAM’s research fellows for this lunchtime series of gallery talks as they share new discoveries about artworks on view. Learn the stories behind these objects and how each one tells us about an ever-changing culture in the United States. Sonja Gandert, Smithsonian Institution Predoctoral Fellow, discusses Melesio Casas’ Humanscape 62. Free Smithsonian American Art […]

Free

From Passion to Purpose: Artist Talk with Cheriss May

7300 MacArthur Blvd / Glen Echo, MD 20812 7300 MacArthur Blvd / Glen Echo, MD 20812, Glen Echo, MD, United States

Join Photoworks for an inspiring artist talk with lauded portrait and editorial photographer Cheriss May as she shares her journey of turning her passion for inclusive storytelling into a purpose. Cheriss will captivate you with her stories and insights, leaving you motivated to pursue your own creative dreams. Don't miss this opportunity to learn from […]

Free

Luangisa African Arts Show & Tour

The Mansion on O St.

Top 5 historic venues to explore - in the world! -Smithsonian.com February 24 & 25 LUANGISA African Gallery was founded in 1996 by the Luangisa family from Bukoba, Tanzania. They carry authentic, Fair Trade, modern African art, artifacts, fashion, home decor, jewelry and textiles. They work directly with artisans across the continent to share their […]

$33

Luangisa African Arts Show & Tour

The Mansion on O St.

Top 5 historic venues to explore - in the world! -Smithsonian.com February 24 & 25 LUANGISA African Gallery was founded in 1996 by the Luangisa family from Bukoba, Tanzania. They carry authentic, Fair Trade, modern African art, artifacts, fashion, home decor, jewelry and textiles. They work directly with artisans across the continent to share their […]

$33

Omnium Circus Presents “I’mPossible”

Capital One Hall Tysons Corner, Virginia

Welcome to the Spectacular Omnium Circus where anything is possible! Aerial artists soar over the stage making your heart pound with excitement.  Hilarious antics make you laugh till you cry! ,” Featuring a diverse mosaic of brilliant performers including gravity-defying aerial acts, mind blowing contortion, unbelievable acrobatics, hysterical comedy, dazzling dancers and much more. Fun for the […]

$39 – $99

Casual Concert: Cleveland Chandler

7300 MacArthur Blvd / Glen Echo, MD 20812 7300 MacArthur Blvd / Glen Echo, MD 20812, Glen Echo, MD, United States

Accomplished violinist Cleveland Chandler (M.M., Cleveland Institute of Music, B.M., Peabody Conservatory of Music) will be performing works by often overlooked Black composer William Grant Still.

Atlas Performing Arts Center INTERSECTIONS Capital City Symphony: Battles Within

Atlas Performing Arts Center 1333 H Street NE, Washington, DC, United States

An emotionally charged concert portraying the journey of veterans post-conflict, unveiling their struggles and resilience as they navigate the challenges of reintegration into civilian life. Experience the powerful musical narrative of veterans’ post-conflict journey, capturing their challenges, resilience, and pursuit of normalcy upon returning home. An emotional tribute to their struggles and triumphs in resuming […]

The Virtuoso Recorder: Vincent Lauzer plays Bach and Telemann 

St. Paul's Episcopal Church 228 South Pitt Street, Alexandria, VA

One of the finest recorder players on the international early music scene today, Canadian superstar Vincent Lauzer will present a rare program of enthralling works by J.S. Bach, C.P.E. Bach, and Georg Philipp Telemann. Lauzer is co-artistic director of the Montréal Baroque Festival; his recording of Vivaldi concertos was awarded a Diapason d’Or by the […]

https://bachconsort.org/virtuoso-recorder/

The Visit – MC Performing Arts

Montgomery College Theatre Arts Arena 51 Mannakee Street, Rockville, MD, United States

The Vist Written by Friedrich Dürrenmatt , Translated by Maurice Valency Claire Zachanassian, the world-famous billionaire, is returning to her small hometown of Güllen after 45 years away. The town was once a thriving, prosperous area, but has since fallen on hard times. The impoverished Güllenites look to Claire as their only hope to save […]

$10

Bounce at Atlas INTERSECTIONS Festival

Atlas Performing Arts Center 1333 H Street NE, Washington, DC, United States

New works are filled with physical storytelling, narrative and optimistic glee; performed by some of the DMV’s finest movement artists alongside community contributors and intergenerational pairs. (Appropriate for all ages. There will be an artist talk-back following the performance.) Bounce is a tidy prompt to generate multiple meanings. Choreography by Ryan Bailey (premier), Jane Franklin […]

STRUGGLE AND TRIUMPH: BLACK HISTORY ON PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE (Washington Walks)

451 Indiana Ave NW DC, United States

When Washington, D.C was dubbed "Chocolate City" in the early 1970s, the title reflected its status as the first majority-Black city in the U.S. At that time, the nation's capital was a center of Black political leadership, culture, arts, and wealth. Sites along Pennsylvania Avenue between the U.S. Capitol and the White House figure prominently […]

$35

Championing Black Art: A Conversation with Myrtis Bedolla

Smithsonian American Art Musuem McEvoy Auditorium

Gallerist, curator, and art advisor Myrtis Bedolla brings her popular "Tea with Myrtis" event to SAAM. The series is inspired by a deep appreciation for the transformative power of art and a desire to create a space where meaningful conversations about contemporary art can thrive. A passionate leader and champion of promoting and collecting African […]

Free

Profs & Pints DC: Race and Fast Food

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

Profs and Pints DC presents: “Race and Fast Food,” with Marcia Chatelain, professor of history and African American studies at Georgetown University and Pulitzer Prize-winning author of Franchise: The Golden Arches in Black America. During the height of the George Floyd protests McDonald’s released a video on social media declaring that “Black Lives Matter,” thus […]

$13.50 – $17.

Bridget Kibbey

Dumbarton Oaks 1703 32nd Street NW, Washington, DC, United States

Join us for the fifth installment of our 2023-2024 Concert Series featuring Bridget Kibbey, hailed as "the Yo-Yo Ma of the harp" by the Vogue! Experience a mesmerizing performance as Kibbey showcases works by Bach, Debussy, Albéniz, Britten, Tchaikovsky, and her own compositions in her debut concert at Dumbarton Oaks on Sunday, February 25, at […]

$55

Profs & Pints DC: Pre-Election Polls and Presidents

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

Profs and Pints DC presents: “Pre-Election Polls and Presidents,” an examination of when, how, and why pollsters have erred in predicting occupants of the White House, with W. Joseph Campbell, emeritus professor of communication at American University and author of the recently updated book Lost in a Gallup: Polling Failure in U.S. Presidential Elections. Four […]

$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. NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope is now a household name, having produced spectacular images of the most distant objects in our universe and revolutionized our […]

$13.50 – $17.

Summer Camp

Capital Jewish Museum 575 3rd Street NW, Washington, DC, United States

Warm up at Camp CJM and explore the Museum after hours! The camp schedule of activities includes a boozy bug juice, live music with the Rock Creek Kings, a smoky mezcal tasting, a make-your-own trail mix bar, camp themed collection stories from the galleries, and more. Don't miss this chance to relive your summer camp […]

$25

Let’s Talk with Gwen Carr, Activist, Mother of Eric Garner

Online - Washington, DC DC, United States

Denise Rolark Barnes, publisher of The Washington Informer, will host a virtual discussion with Gwen Carr, an activist known for her work following the death of her son, Eric Garner, at the hands of police. The conversation will air on March 1 during "Let's Talk" streamed live on Youtube and Facebook at noon. Topics will […]

Free

Experience Two New Rubell DC Exhibits for Free with Bank of America’s Museums on Us

Rubell Museum, DC 65 I Street SW, Washington DC, Washington, DC,, United States

Bank of America, Merrill and Bank of America Private Bank credit and debit cardholders can receive FREE general admission to one of Washington, DC’s most in-demand cultural attractions Saturday and Sunday, March 2nd and 3rd, 2024. On March 2nd and 3rd, Bank of America cardholders will have the opportunity to visit two new exhibitions at […]

Free

Experience ‘First Major Retrospective in 20 years’ with Bank of America’s Museums on Us

The Phillips Collection

Bank of America, Merrill and Bank of America Private Bank credit and debit cardholders can receive FREE general admission to one of Washington, DC’s most in-demand cultural attractions Saturday and Sunday, March 2nd and 3rd, 2024. On March 2nd and 3rd, Bank of America cardholders will have the opportunity to visit the opening weekend of […]

Free

Photojournalism Now: Students Respond

National Gallery of Art, West Building Located between 3rd and 9th Streets along Constitution Avenue NW Washington, DC 20001, Washington, DC

How has photojournalism changed over the last century? Join us in the exhibition Dorothea Lange: Seeing People for talks led by photojournalism students from the Corcoran School of the Arts & Design at GW. Featuring some 100 photographs, the exhibition addresses Lange’s innovative approaches to picturing people, emphasizing her work on social issues in the […]

Free

Dorothea Lange: Grab a Hunk of Lightning

National Gallery of Art, East Building 150 4th Street NW, Washington, DC, United States

This documentary essay by Dyanna Taylor, granddaughter of Dorothea Lange, blends journals, letters, private discussions, home movies, and – of course – photographs, to create a compelling account of the famous American photographer’s complicated history. Constructed over a period of eight years, Grab a Hunk of Lightning is a personal celebration of one of America’s […]

Free

von ammon co | Chino Amobi “MIASMA”

Von Ammon co 3330 Cady's Alley NW, Washington, DC, DC, United States

von ammon co is pleased to announce the opening of MIASMA, a solo exhibition by American artist Chino Amobi. This is Amobi’s first solo show with von ammon co and the gallery’s thirtieth project in its current location. Installed in a gallery whose floors are blanketed with low-lying fog are four large scale oil paintings […]

TOURNAMENT WEEKEND NOIR ALL BLACK AFFAIR

Guilford Hall Brewery 1611 Guilford Ave, Baltimore, MD, United States

TOURNAMENT WEEKEND NOIR ALL BLACK AFFAIR! Get Ready To Dress To Impress In Your Finest Black Attire And Dance The Night Away. This In-Person Event Will Take Place On Saturday, March 2, 2024 Starting At 9:00 PM At The Fabulous Guilford Hall Brewery. Get Ready For An Evening Filled With Excitement, Great Music, And A Vibrant Atmosphere. Whether You’re A […]

$20 – $50

Collagraph Printing – Level 2 with Nina Muys

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

Sunday, March 3 from 11 A.M. to 1 P.M. Sunday, March 10 from 11 A.M. to 2 P.M. This 2 day workshop will be a continuation of the collagraph offered in January but is not restricted to former students. Anyone who is willing to experiment with this flexible and exciting media is invited to join. […]

$175

Collagraph Printing – Level 2 with Nina Muys

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

Sunday, March 3 from 11 A.M. to 1 P.M. Sunday, March 10 from 11 A.M. to 2 P.M. This 2 day workshop will be a continuation of the collagraph offered in January but is not restricted to former students. Anyone who is willing to experiment with this flexible and exciting media is invited to join. […]

$175

Close-Up Magic Show & Tour

O Museum in The Mansion 2020 O Street, NW, Washington, DC, United States

TWO SHOWS ONLY: MARCH 3 & 10 — Tour (self-guided): 2pm — Magic Show: 3pm in the Secret Gatehouse — Cash Bar ABOUT RICH BLOCH One of the busiest corporate entertainers in the world — Richard Bloch is a frequent headliner on Las Vegas and Atlantic City stages. He is a five-time nominee for Stage […]

$58

Close-Up Magic Show & Tour

O Museum in The Mansion 2020 O Street, NW, Washington, DC, United States

TWO SHOWS ONLY: MARCH 3 & 10 — Tour (self-guided): 2pm — Magic Show: 3pm in the Secret Gatehouse — Cash Bar ABOUT RICH BLOCH One of the busiest corporate entertainers in the world — Richard Bloch is a frequent headliner on Las Vegas and Atlantic City stages. He is a five-time nominee for Stage […]

$58

Noontime Cantata Series: Sehet! Wir gehen hinauf gen Jerusalem, BWV 159 

St. Mark's Capitol Hill 301 A St SE, Washington, DC, United States

Now entering its 35th season, the Washington Bach Consort’s Noontime Cantata Series continues its mission of bringing the music of Johann Sebastian Bach to the Washington, DC community.  PROGRAM 
 Organ Prelude  
 Prelude & Fugue in C minor, BWV 546  
 Cantata  
 Sehet! Wir gehen hinauf gen Jerusalem, BWV 159   Jeffrey Kempskie, organist 
Katelyn Grace […]

Free

MERRILY WE ROLL ALONG

The Keegan Theatre 1742 Church Street, NW, Washington, DC, DC, United States

The authors of the landmark musical COMPANY reunite to turn the traditional showbiz musical on its head in this thrilling and compelling Broadway fable about friendship, compromise, and the high price of success. Stephen Sondheim and George Furth expertly blend the excitement and energy of a backstage musical with a poignant and emotional contemporary story […]

$55 – $65

Noontime Cantata Series: Sehet! Wir gehen hinauf gen Jerusalem, BWV 159 

Church of the Epiphany 1317 G St NW, Washington, DC, United States

Now entering its 35th season, the Washington Bach Consort’s Noontime Cantata Series continues its mission of bringing the music of Johann Sebastian Bach to the Washington, DC community.  PROGRAM 
 Organ Prelude  
 Prelude & Fugue in C minor, BWV 546  
 Cantata  
 Sehet! Wir gehen hinauf gen Jerusalem, BWV 159   Jeffrey Kempskie, organist 
Katelyn Grace […]

Free

Converse with a Conservator: Alma Thomas

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

Join SAAM’s head of conservation, Amber Kerr, for a conservation-focused tour through the museum’s popular exhibition, Composing Color: Paintings by Alma Thomas. Kerr will discuss in-depth how Thomas achieved her unique visual effects in large-scale works, and the methods conservators use to gain insight into her working methods. Free| Registration encouraged In-person | Smithsonian American […]

Free

Profs & Pints DC: Ireland’s Fight for Freedom

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

Profs and Pints DC presents: “Ireland’s Fight for Freedom,” with Kevin Matthews, assistant professor of European history at George Mason University and former London correspondent for Vatican Radio reporting on British and Irish news. After centuries of struggle, Irish men and women won their freedom from Great Britain after waging a war that set the […]

$13.50 – $17.

Moonshine Society – Mars Arts D.C. Concert Series at Songbird

Songbyrd Record Cafe and Music House 2475 18th St NW, Washington, DC, United States

"The sound: Modern blues that grabs hold of your soul and rocks it." – The Boston Herald  Led by the magnetic vocals of Jenny Langer, this powerhouse quartet unleashes a sonic storm where blues, soul, and rock collide. The D.C.-based band have received Wammie awards for Best Blues Band and Best Blues Album and have […]

Free

Tudor Nights: Born to Rum: A Look at Cocktail Culture

Tudor Place

For centuries people have been fermenting, brewing and mixing alcoholic beverages. In the over 200 years that Tudor Place has stood, generations have left material evidence of their drinking practices such as historic liquors, including parsnip wine bottled over 100 years ago, elaborate drinking glasses, flasks and barware. Historic cocktail recipes from the Archive show […]

$10 – $25

Virtual Studio Tour with Ursala Hudson

Online

Join Sharing Honors and Burdens: Renwick Invitational 2023 artist Ursala Hudson (Kadusné) in a virtual, behind-the-scenes tour of her studio, followed by a conversation on her materials and artistic process. A transdisciplinary artist of Caucasian, Filipina, and Tlingit descent, Hudson explores her interrelated worldview and philosophies through two-dimensional and fiber arts. Hudson is best known […]

Free

Sitar Arts Center “Life in Color” Juried Exhibition Opening Reception

Sitar Arts Center 1700 Kalorama Rd NW, Washington, DC, United States

Sitar Arts Center invites the DC community to the opening reception for the 14th Annual Patricia Sitar Juried Exhibition. The exhibition features over 30 curated works from local, national, and international artists, including entries from California, Florida, Illinois, Portugal, and Switzerland. This year's theme, "Life in Color," invited artists to explore emotions, play with dimensions […]

Free

Women’s History Month Festival

Smithsonian's National Portrait Gallery

This one’s for the ladies (and everyone else, too) as the Portrait Gallery hosts its annual Women’s History Month festival for all ages! Come see our newest portraits of Oprah, Beyoncé, Ruth Bader Ginsberg and other inspiring women. Join the celebration in the Kogod Courtyard, featuring performances and workshops from The Washington Ballet, art activities, […]

Free

Celebrate Italian Cinema: Anna Magnani on Screen

National Gallery of Art, East Building 150 4th Street NW, Washington, DC, United States

Join us for three recently restored films that reflect the brilliance and power of Oscar-winning Italian actress Anna Magnani. Magnani embodied the essence of Italian cinema: passion, resilience and an independence especially exemplified during and after the German occupation during World War II. She collaborated with renowned filmmakers like Roberto Rossellini and Luigi Zampa, among […]

Free

In Conversation: Opal Lee and Sedrick Huckaby

Smithsonian's National Portrait Gallery

Join us for a conversation between Opal Lee, the “grandmother of Juneteenth,” and Sedrick Huckaby, who painted her portrait. Lee is the retired teacher, counselor and activist who led the push to make Juneteenth a federal holiday. Outwin Boochever Portrait Competition finalist Huckaby portrays his friend in a life-sized oil painting. Sitting at her dining […]

Free

Las Místicas de México

Dupont Underground 19 Dupont Cir NW, Washington, Dist of Columbia, United States

Las Místicas de Mexico brings together music, poetry, art, and creative expression of over four centuries of mystical Mexican female artists. The iconic poet nun Sor Juana Inés de la Cruz, songstresses María Grever, Toña la Negra, and Chavela Vargas, and images by the great Frida Kahlo are joined with contemporary voices of Mexican women […]

$50

America InSight: Verbal Description Tours

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

Join the Smithsonian American Art Museum for a docent-led tour designed for participants who are blind or have low vision. Discover highlights from the collection through rich verbal descriptions that invoke a multisensory experience. Free | Registration required In-person | Smithsonian American Art Museum Meet in the F Street Lobby

Free

Women Who Changed America Walking Tour

300 Seventh St NW 300 7th St NW, Washington, DC, DC, United States

They founded organizations, they sponsored legislation, they blazed trails and suffered trials. For generations, women living and working in Washington, D.C. have defied expectations and surmounted discrimination to increase equality, freedom, and prosperity for their fellow citizens. Women who left a mark “Angel of the Battlefield” Clara Barton inspired a world-wide humanitarian movement Dorothy Height […]

$35

Women Who Changed America Walking Tour

300 7th St NW 300 7th St NW, Washington, DC, DC, United States

They founded organizations, they sponsored legislation, they blazed trails and suffered trials. For generations, women living and working in Washington, D.C. have defied expectations and surmounted discrimination to increase equality, freedom, and prosperity for their fellow citizens. Women who left a mark “Angel of the Battlefield” Clara Barton inspired a world-wide humanitarian movement Dorothy Height […]

$35

Las Místicas de México

Dupont Underground 19 Dupont Cir NW, Washington, Dist of Columbia, United States

Las Místicas de Mexico brings together music, poetry, art, and creative expression of over four centuries of mystical Mexican female artists. The iconic poet nun Sor Juana Inés de la Cruz, songstresses María Grever, Toña la Negra, and Chavela Vargas, and images by the great Frida Kahlo are joined with contemporary voices of Mexican women […]

$50

Sonic Bloom: Music of Bruckner, Esmail, and Gabrieli


Washington National Cathedral 3101 Wisconsin Ave. NW, Washington, DC, United States

Immerse yourself in the music of Gabrieli, Bruckner, and Esmail as trumpets and voices resound in the vast expanse of the Cathedral Nave.  Experience the architecture of Washington National Cathedral like never before: with trumpets, drums, and voices echoing throughout the majestic arches. Composer Reena Esmail has composed new works especially for the space, to […]

$25 – $85

Te Deum: Sacred Grand Motets of Lully and Charpentier 

National Presbyterian Church 4101 Nebraska Ave. NW, Washington, DC, United States

J.S. Bach drew from the best of a variety of established European musical styles and combined them in his own unique voice. This concert will highlight influential composers of the French Baroque, featuring sacred grand motets of Jean-Baptiste Lully (1632–1687) and Marc-Antoine Charpentier (1643–1704). Charpentier’s magnificent Te Deum will head a list of exquisite works […]

$10 – $79

The Kosher Red Hots

Dumbarton Oaks 1703 32nd Street NW, Washington, DC, United States

Join us for the fifth installment of our 2023-2024 Concert Series featuring the Kosher Red Hots. Composed of an adventurous vocalist and three master instrumentalists on clarinet, accordion, and bass and guitar, the energetic band will delve into a musical journey that weaves captivating tales, humor, history, and pure fun together. Dates: March 10 and […]

Profs & Pints DC: Those Who Left Ireland

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

Profs and Pints DC presents: “Those Who Left Ireland,” a look at what drove the Irish diaspora and at the destinies of the Emerald Isle’s emigrants, with Matthew Dziennik, associate professor of History at the United States Naval Academy and scholar of the British Empire. The story of Irish immigration to the United States often […]

$13.50 – $17.

Rotterdam Philharmonic Orchestra

Kennedy Center Concert Hall

“Intense…impressive…impossible to resist” - The New York Times 
The exceptional artistry of the Rotterdam Philharmonic comes to Washington, D.C., for the first time in more than two decades. Under the baton of Music Director Lahav Shani, the orchestra fosters a truly immersive experience for newcomers and music lovers alike. In this exclusive program, superstar pianist Daniil […]

$35 – $110

Art in the A.M.

G Street Lobby, Smithsonian American Art Museum

Spark your imagination with SAAM during Art in the A.M. Children ages 0-5 and their caregivers are invited to join SAAM before hours to learn, connect, and create in the galleries. Together, attendees will explore the expressive colors and music behind the exhibition Composing Color: Paintings by Alma Thomas, with close looking at artworks such […]

Free

Landmark Lecture: Commemorative Spaces: The National Mall

Tudor Place

The National Mall is recognized across America and around the world as our nation’s preeminent commemorative space. It’s a role first established in the 1791 L’Enfant Plan for the capital then reinforced a century later in the 1902 McMillan Plan. Join Judy Scott Feldman, founding member and chair of the National Mall Coalition, to take […]

Members: FREE | Non-Members: FREE

Concert: Constantinople & Accademia Del Piacere

Dumbarton Oaks 1703 32nd Street NW, Washington, DC, United States

Join us for the final installment of our 2023-2024 Concert series, featuring Constantinople & Accademia Del Piacere, held April 7– 8, 2024 at 7:00 p.m. ET! The Persian setar master Kiya Tabassian and his renown Constantinople ensemble will join forces with the great viola da gamba virtuoso Fahmi Alqhai and his Accademia del Piacere, the leading […]

Art Signs: Artful Conversations in ASL

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

Curious about American art? Join us for a 30-minute in-person conversation about selected works from the Smithsonian American Art Museum’s collection. This program is presented in American Sign Language (ASL) with voice interpretation for hearing participants. Free | Registration required In-person | Smithsonian American Art Museum Meet in the F Street Lobby

Free

Jimmy Vivino – Concert & Tour

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

— Tour: 7:00 PM — Concert: 8:00 PM — Cash Bar Jimmy Vivino is the Music Director on the TBS late night show Conan, and has worked with the late-night comedian since his first episode of Late Night with Conan in 1993. In addition to his work on television programs, Vivino tours and performs both […]

$40

Las Místicas de México

Mexican Cultural Institute 2829 16th St NW, Washington, DC, United States

Las Místicas de Mexico brings together music, poetry, art, and creative expression of over four centuries of mystical Mexican female artists. The iconic poet nun Sor Juana Inés de la Cruz, songstresses María Grever, Toña la Negra, and Chavela Vargas, and images by the great Frida Kahlo are joined with contemporary voices of Mexican women […]

$50

Las Místicas de México

Mexican Cultural Institute 2829 16th St NW, Washington, DC, United States

Las Místicas de Mexico brings together music, poetry, art, and creative expression of over four centuries of mystical Mexican female artists. The iconic poet nun Sor Juana Inés de la Cruz, songstresses María Grever, Toña la Negra, and Chavela Vargas, and images by the great Frida Kahlo are joined with contemporary voices of Mexican women […]

$50

FAFSA Workshop Series at D.C. Anacostia Capital One Café

Capital One Cafe Anacostia 1203 Good Hope Road SE, Washington, United States

For the first time in decades, the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) – a historically intimidating and challenging application, particularly for first generation college students – has been updated to increase access to student aid and make the application process easier. To support students and families through the new process, Capital One is […]

Free

Women’s History Month: Bountiful Baskets

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

Visit the National Museum of the American Indian and learn about the art of basketweaving from Indigenous women as they share the beauty of Native basketry and the significance of keeping this tradition alive through the different weaving traditions, materials, and stories and inspirations that go into making a basket. Join us and hear directly […]

Experimental Documentary Now: Wendy Ewald and RaMell Ross

National Gallery of Art, East Building 150 4th Street NW, Washington, DC, United States

In conjunction with the exhibition Dorothea Lange: Seeing People, join us for a conversation moderated by National Gallery curator Philip Brookman with artist educators Wendy Ewald and RaMell Ross about the work of American photographer Dorothea Lange. During her long, prolific, and groundbreaking career, Lange made some of the most iconic portraits of the 20th […]

Free

Film Songs for the New World

National Gallery of Art, East Building 150 4th Street NW, Washington, DC, United States

Join us for a post-screening discussion with filmmakers Kamila Kuc and Sylvia Schedelbauer, in person. A special program of five recent short films by international, award-winning women artists, curated by the National Gallery’s film programmer Joanna Raczynska. From the heart of the earth through various emblematic and mythical sites, with powerful voices and memories culminating […]

Free

Las Místicas de México

Mexican Cultural Institute 2829 16th St NW, Washington, DC, United States

Las Místicas de Mexico brings together music, poetry, art, and creative expression of over four centuries of mystical Mexican female artists. The iconic poet nun Sor Juana Inés de la Cruz, songstresses María Grever, Toña la Negra, and Chavela Vargas, and images by the great Frida Kahlo are joined with contemporary voices of Mexican women […]

$50

We Do – A Choral Celebration of Love

Live at 10th and G 945 G Street NW, Washington, DC, United States

WE DO is a profound exploration and celebration of love’s universality and transformative power. This music compels us to give more love in our lives, reminding us that love is our most valuable resource and our pathway to fostering compassion. Congressional Chorus gives the DC premiere of Scot Hanna-Weir’s Four Principles of Marriage and The […]

$35 – $45

French String Quartet, Quatuor van Kuijk

Dumbarton Concerts 3133 Dumbarton St NW, Washington, DC 20007

It’s not quite April in Paris, but March at Dumbarton ushers in the Quatuor Van Kuijk with a musical fête. This quartet of young Frenchmen has already been lauded by the international press. Most recently, they were awarded one of the “Best Classical Music Tracks of 2022” by the New York Times for a recording […]

$14

Block Printed Accordion Fold Book with Anne Barnes – 2 Day Workshop – Adults

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

Block Printed Accordion Fold Book with Anne Barnes - 2 Day Workshop - Adults Saturday, March 16 and Sunday, March 17, 2024 from 11:00 A.M. to 2:00 P.M. In this two-part workshop we will use a simple block printing technique to create an organic floral pattern. Then using watercolor paint and other art mediums, learn […]

$120

Following the Thread

National Gallery of Art, East Building 150 4th Street NW, Washington, DC, United States

Join us for a post-screening discussion with filmmaker Kathy Brew, in person. Four short films approach the primarily matriarchal traditions and legacies of fabric creation, handweaving and embroidery in Scotland, Palestine, Chile, and Peru. This program centers the direct voices and experiences of Indigenous artisans who connect their individual commitment and skill in visual communication […]

Free

Profs & Pints DC: RBG Before She Was “Notorious”

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

Profs and Pints DC presents: “RBG before she was ‘Notorious,” a look at the early Ruth Bader Ginsburg and how she got women into the U.S. Constitution, with Philippa Strum, former director of U.S. Studies at the Woodrow Wilson Center, longtime interviewer of Justice Ginsburg, and author of several award-winning books on the U.S. Supreme […]

$13.50 – $17.

IES Sales Excellence Big Stage

Carahsoft Conference & Convention Center 11493 Sunset Hills Rd, Reston, VA, United States

High-achieving salespeople often outperform their less-skilled counterparts by a factor of five or even ten to one. Even those selling the same products and services in the same markets to the same types of customers! What do they do differently? What are the critical factors that lead to such high achievement? This session highlights the […]

Profs & Pints DC: When the Pacific Became America’s New Frontier

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

Profs and Pints DC presents: “When the Pacific Became America’s New Frontier,” a look at how private ventures summoned naval power to expand U.S. influence across an ocean, with Chris Costello, assistant professor of history at the United States Naval Academy. Of the oceans off our nation’s coasts it’s the Atlantic, route of European explorers […]

$13.50 – $17.

Washington Performing Arts presents: Zakir Hussain

Sixth & I Synagogue 600 I St NW, Washington, D.C., United States

Indian tabla legend Zakir Hussain returns to Washington Performing Arts for an exciting evening of Indian classical music also featuring Debopriya Chatterje, bansuri, and Sabir Khan, sarangi. The trio’s thrilling synergy and musical conversation captures the sounds, contemporary influences, and traditions of India in the immersive Sixth & I setting. Widely considered a chief architect […]

$60

Charles C. Eldredge Prize Lecture with Caitlin Meehye Beach

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

Join art historian Caitlin Meehye Beach for the Eldredge Prize lecture “Sculpted Bodies and the Matter of Racial Capitalism.” She is the 2023 recipient of the Eldredge Prize, which annually recognizes originality and thoroughness of research and excellence in writing, for her book Sculpture at the Ends of Slavery. Beach explores the intersections between the […]

Free

Art Bites Gallery Talk

G Street Lobby, Smithsonian American Art Museum

Join SAAM’s research fellows for this lunchtime series of gallery talks as they share new discoveries about artworks on view. Learn the stories behind these objects and how each one tells us about an ever-changing culture in the United States. Chaeeun Lee, SAAM Asian American Art Predoctoral Fellow discusses Carlos Villa’s During.  Free | Meet […]

Free

Women of the Baroque: Canoro pianto et affetti 

Sixth & I Synagogue 600 I St NW, Washington, D.C., United States

Canoro pianto et affetti explores the musical world of 17th-century women through songs for solo voice. This program is inspired by the 1613 collection Canoro pianto di Maria Vergine sopra la faccia di Christo estinto (“The singing cries of the Virgin Mary over the face of the deceased Christ”). The program features select monodies arranged […]

$40

Theodore Roosevelt Island Walking Tour

Rosslyn Rosslyn, VA, United States

Join a Washington Walks guide and a local naturalist for an exploration of the living memorial to America’s 26th president: Theodore Roosevelt Island, situated midstream in the Potomac River between the Georgetown waterfront and the skyline of Rosslyn, Virginia. The island’s 88 acres encompass numerous ecological zones and species of trees, from the varieties of […]

$35

Eggstravaganza!

Tudor Place

Join us in a lively egg hunt and egg roll during this spring tradition.

$8 – $18

Cherry Blossom Family Celebration

Kogod Courtyard, Smithsonian American Art Museum G Street NW &, 8th St. NW, Washington DC, DC, United States

Celebrate the season of cherry blossoms with SAAM! Begin the day on the F Street Plaza (weather permitting) with a taiko drumming performance by drumming group Nen Daiko. The program continues inside in the Kogod Courtyard for Japanese pop, boogie, and more with Les The DJ. Enjoy other performances while children (12 and under) make […]

Free

The Anxious Eye: A Conversation with Orit Hofshi and Shelley Langdale

National Gallery of Art, East Building 150 4th Street NW, Washington, DC, United States

Join us for a brief overview of The Anxious Eye exhibition by Shelley Langdale, the National Gallery's curator and head of modern and contemporary prints and drawings, followed by a conversation with artist Orit Hofshi, whose large-scale woodcut landscape Time…thou ceaseless lackey to eternity (2017) in the National Gallery’s collection is featured in the exhibition. […]

Free

Georgetown Spring Art Walk

Wisconsin Ave NW and Book Hill Galleries DC, United States

Join us for a celebration of spring, creativity and art at the Georgetown Spring Art Walk on March 23rd, 2024 from 12:00 PM - 5:00 PM. The event will feature ten local venues showcasing a diverse range of artwork, including paintings and mixed media pieces plus art workshops and more! Throughout the day, you'll have […]

Free

Chamber Music with The United States Navy Band

Walker Chapel United Methodist Church 4102 N. Glebe Rd, Arlington, VA, United States

Join your United States Navy Band for an afternoon of chamber music at the Walker Chapel United Methodist Church! As one of their most unique concerts, the Chamber Music Recital Series features Navy musicians in solo and small group performances. Meditation from Thaïs Jules Massanet (1842-1912), arr. Mazuk MUC Andrew Skaggs, trombone MU1 Madeline Jarzembak, […]

Free

Capital City Symphony Presents: Let Inspiration Be Your Guide

Atlas Performing Arts Center 1333 H Street NE, Washington, DC, United States

Journey from sorrow to triumph in mere moments with Brahms’ vivid Tragic Overture as CCS opens its penultimate concert of the season. The concert’s emotional adventure continues as Coleridge-Taylor’s Ballade sweeps us away with drama and lush romance, showcasing the influences of 19th-century composers whose work he’d studied. And finally, we join Mendelssohn on his […]

$16 – $35

Women of the Baroque: Canoro pianto et affetti 

St. Paul's Episcopal Church 228 South Pitt Street, Alexandria, VA

Canoro pianto et affetti explores the musical world of 17th-century women through songs for solo voice. This program is inspired by the 1613 collection Canoro pianto di Maria Vergine sopra la faccia di Christo estinto (“The singing cries of the Virgin Mary over the face of the deceased Christ”). The program features select monodies arranged […]

$40

National Chamber Ensemble – Florence Price and Brahms

Gunston Arts Center (Theater One) 2700 South Lang St, Arlington, VA, United States

National Chamber Ensemble presents the music of two great Romantic composers Florence Price and Johannes Brahms, one American the other European and their diverse approach to the beauty of Romantic music. Join us as we welcome back the acclaimed clarinetist Julian Milkis (classical star and crossover artist, the only pupil of the great Benny Goodman) […]

$20

The Dawn of Peace: Music of The Civil War and The World Wars

First Congregational United Church of Christ 945 G Street NW, Washington, DC, United States

Join the Washington Men’s Camerata and Guest Director Scott Tucker for a stirring program centered on works from The Civil War and The World Wars, featuring choral works by Samuel Barber, Zoltán Kodály, Charles Gounod, Benjamin Britten, Joseph Gregorio, Byron Adams and others.

$4 – $60

Bach’s Passions and the Easter Story in Art

National Gallery of Art, East Building 150 4th Street NW, Washington, DC, United States

Senior lecturer, David Gariff, explores the powerful attraction of the story of the Passion of Christ for the composer and western artists. In Bach’s St. John and St. Matthew Passions, as well as in countless depictions in paintings and film, the drama of the Passion has served as an inspiration for profound musical and visual storytelling.  This hybrid […]

Free

Beyond the Studio Workshop: Cherry Blossoms with Nicolas Shi

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

Kick off cherry blossom season with a workshop presented with Nicolas Shi, the official artist of the National Cherry Blossom Festival! A longtime resident of Washington, DC, Shi’s work is influenced by his upbringing in El Salvador, his Chinese heritage, and his formal education in the United States. In this two-hour workshop, he will discuss […]

$15

Diem Jones and Francesco Garri Garripoli

O Museum in The Mansion 2020 O Street, NW, Washington, DC, United States

Join us for and inspiring afternoon as they present excerpts from their books and then offer discussions on consciousness crystallization and Qigong. Admission includes: --- Self Guided Tour of O Museum --- Cash Bar NOTE: --- Tour starts at 2pm --- Book signing at 3pm Books Available at Event _____________________ ABOUT THE BOOK: God: The […]

$30

Pure Sweat + Float Studio Grand Opening

3345 Prospect St NW , Washington, DC , DC 20007, USA 3345 Prospect St NW , Washington, DC , DC 20007, USA, Washington, DC, DC, United States

Pure Sweat + Float Studio will officially open on Monday March 25, 2024. Opening day festivities will feature an official ribbon cutting ceremony by Georgetown Mainstreet, music by local handpan artist Jon Forney, celebratory remarks by Pure Sweat's Owner, Liz Baker, wellness giveaways, raffles, and more.. The studio will be offering both full-spectrum infrared saunas […]

Free

Profs & Pints DC: Condom Nation

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

Profs and Pints DC presents: “Condom Nation,” on our nation’s history of birth control and debates over its use, with Alexandra Lord, chair and curator of the division of medicine and science at the Smithsonian’s National Museum of American History. Condoms, diaphragms, pessaries, sponges, abortifacients, and the pill. The National Museum of American History holds […]

$13.50 – $17.

Trivia Night: Women’s History Month

Smithsonian's National Portrait Gallery

Who run the world? Girls! Join us to celebrate Women’s History Month at our happy hour trivia at the National Portrait Gallery. With our friends from New Columbia Pub Quiz, we will test your knowledge of incredible women in our collection, including none other than Beyoncé! Our free collections-themed trivia game can be played individually […]

Free

She Comes First: A Tribute to Women’s History Month

801 E Street NorthwestWashington, DC, United States 801 E Street, Northwest Washington, DC, WA, United States

Seven women will take the stage on March 27, 2024, to share their incredible true stories. She Comes First is Story District’s annual Women’s History Month celebration. In this beloved event, we bring you an evening filled with authentic narratives, raw emotion, and unapologetic truth. From the heartwarming to the triumphant, these stories unfold in […]

$28