RFK Human Rights Book & Journalism Awards
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First Person 2018 Series: Arye Ephrath. Conversations with Holocaust Survivors
United States Holocaust Memorial Museum 100 Raoul Wallenberg Place, SW, Washington, DC, United StatesHolocaust survivors tell their life stories in their own words, uniting personal experience with history in a way that is extraordinary in its immediacy and power. Each hour-long program features a live interview between journalist Bill Benson and a survivor. Doors to the auditorium open at 10:45 a.m. Due to security precautions, please allow extra […]
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Profs & Pints: Why Populists Rise
The Bier Baron Tavern 1523 22nd Street Northwest, Washington, DC, United StatesProfs and Pints presents: "Why Populists Rise," with Erik Jones, professor of European Studies and International Political Economy at Johns Hopkins University's School of Advanced International Studies (SAIS). The populist currents that brought us President Donald Trump and Brexit have been having an impact throughout Europe, with far-right populist parties assuming power in Italy, Poland, […]
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Safety in Georgetown
City Tavern ClubAn event affiliated with the Georgetown Business Association.
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First Person 2018 Series: Michel Margosis. Conversations with Holocaust Survivors
United States Holocaust Memorial Museum 100 Raoul Wallenberg Place, SW, Washington, DC, United StatesHolocaust survivors tell their life stories in their own words, uniting personal experience with history in a way that is extraordinary in its immediacy and power. Each hour-long program features a live interview between journalist Bill Benson and a survivor. Doors to the auditorium open at 10:45 a.m. Due to security precautions, please allow extra […]
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Landmark Luncheon with Alessandra Branca
Tudor PlaceA presentation from one of the best interior designers.
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REMIX
Kogod CourtyardAn interactive art event from the National Portrait Gallery.
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Cirque Italia
Did you know Cirque Italia has TWO traveling shows?! For the first time ever, The NEW GOLD UNIT IS COMING TO GAITHERSBURG, MD with the state of the art water show you DON’T WANT TO MISS!!! Cirque Italia has grown to the point where the next logical step can only be to expand operations and […]
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Escape Velocity 2018
Gaylord National Resort and Convention Center 201 Waterfront Street, National Harbod, MD, United StatesBlending pop culture fun with the innovations of science and engineering festivals, The Museum of Science Fiction presents Escape Velocity 2018, a futuristic world’s fair that promotes STEAM education within the context of science fiction. This three day event will feature cutting-edge technology and panels on science, discovery and pop culture. There will be hands-on […]
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Open Late Concert Series
National Sporting Library & Museum 102 The Plains Road, Middleburg, VA, United StatesBring your lawn chairs or a blanket and join us the last Friday of the month, May – August from 6:00-8:00pm on the NSLM lawn for live music. Concessions and cash bar available. Also enjoy free admission to our museum! The May 25 concert will feature The Butchers Family Band, playing traditional country and bluegrass, […]
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The Washington Ballet: Giselle
Wolf Trap 1551 Trap Road, Vienna, VirginaA beloved Romantic ballet. Love, betrayal, and forgiveness are paired with coveted virtuoso roles. This haunting and tender classic tells the story of the promise and tragedy of young love.
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Georgetown Walking Tour: Georgetown Trees
Dumbarton House 2715 Q Street Northwest, Washington, DC, United StatesWashington, D.C. has long been known as “The City of Trees.” But can you identify our trees by name & variety? Frederick Law Olmsted was good enough to label the ones that he had planted on the grounds of our Capitol but we don’t enjoy that luxury along our Georgetown streets and in our parks. […]
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Live From Here with Chris Thile
Wolf Trap 1551 Trap Road, Vienna, VirginaThe only live music and variety radio show aired nationwide today, Live from Here (formerly A Prairie Home Companion) has been a staple for the 2.6 Million fans who have tuned in each Saturday evening over the past 43 seasons. Hosted by Chris Thile of the Punch Brothers and Nickel Creek, the show draws new, […]
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John Fogerty and ZZ Top: Blues and Bayous Tour
Wolf Trap 1551 Trap Road, Vienna, VirginiaNamed one of Rolling Stone’s 100 Greatest Guitarists and 100 Greatest Singers of all time, John Fogerty, formerly of Creedence Clearwater Revival, returns to Wolf Trap along with blues and boogie renegades ZZ Top. Experience two Rock & Roll Hall of Fame icons on one stage performing countless classic rock hits like “Have You Ever […]
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First Person 2018 Series: Bob Behr. Conversations with Holocaust Survivors
United States Holocaust Memorial Museum 100 Raoul Wallenberg Place, SW, Washington, DC, United StatesHolocaust survivors tell their life stories in their own words, uniting personal experience with history in a way that is extraordinary in its immediacy and power. Each hour-long program features a live interview between journalist Bill Benson and a survivor. Doors to the auditorium open at 10:45 a.m. Due to security precautions, please allow extra […]
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Profs & Pints: New American Desert Art
The Bier Baron Tavern 1523 22nd Street Northwest, Washington, DC, United StatesProfs and Pints presents: "New American Desert Art," with Joshua Shannon, associate professor of contemporary art history and theory at the University of Maryland, director of the Potomac Center for the Study of Modernity, and author of The Recording Machine: Art and Fact during the Cold War. Amazing works of art that previously bloomed in […]
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Strategies After Tax Cuts and Jobs Act — For Business Owners
1000 Potomac Street NW Suite 300Information on financial planning and tax strategies.
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John Fogerty and ZZ Top
Wolf Trap 1551 Trap Road, Vienna, VirginiaNamed one of Rolling Stone’s 100 Greatest Guitarists and 100 Greatest Singers of all time, John Fogerty, formerly of Creedence Clearwater Revival, returns to Wolf Trap along with blues and boogie renegades ZZ Top. Experience two Rock & Roll Hall of Fame icons on one stage performing countless classic rock hits like “Have You Ever […]
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First Person 2018 Series: Manny Mandel. Conversations with Holocaust Survivors
United States Holocaust Memorial Museum 100 Raoul Wallenberg Place, SW, Washington, DC, United StatesHolocaust survivors tell their life stories in their own words, uniting personal experience with history in a way that is extraordinary in its immediacy and power. Each hour-long program features a live interview between journalist Bill Benson and a survivor. Doors to the auditorium open at 10:45 a.m. Due to security precautions, please allow extra […]
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Turkish-American Relations Discussion
555 13th Street NWA discussion that comes soon before a presidential election in Turkey.
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What She Said: Women in Drink
515 15th Street NWA discussion with prominent women on D.C.'s growing beverage scene.
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Super America: Paintings and Prints by Ric Garcia
Stone Tower Gallery Glen Echo Park 7300 MacArthur Blvd Glen Echo, MD 20812 7300 MacArthur Blvd, Glen Echo, United StatesDC metro area artist Ric Garcia will exhibit new paintings, digital prints, and mixed media works at Glen Echo Parks’ Stone Tower Gallery in an exhibit titled “Super America.” The exhibition is populated by iconic superheroes, atomic age monsters, and cinema icons all portrayed in fresh and re-imagined ways with a bilingual context, and it […]
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Kickoff of Caribbean Cuisine Month & Caribbean Heritage Month
Spark at Engine Company 12 1626 North Capitol Street NW, Washington, DC, United StatesProclamation Reception 5-6:30 pm Music, Carnival Masqueraders, Meet, Greet and Mingle with Caribbean Foodies till 10:00 pm *FREE EVENT* Pre-registration required at https://ccmonth.eventbrite.com. Caribbean Street Foods & drink specials! Partners: National Caribbean-American Foods & Foodways Alliance (NCAFFA), Spark at Engine 12, Mayor’s Advisory Commission on Caribbean-American Community Affairs (MACCCA), Caribbean-American Chamber of Commerce of the […]
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The Yard’s Official Opening
The Ritz-Carlton, GeorgetownFrosé cocktails will be on the menu.
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Something to SAVOR: Premier Craft Beer and Food Pairing Event Returns with More Beer and More Breweries than Ever
National Building Museum Washington DC, United StatesReturning to Washington D.C., SAVORSM: An American Craft Beer & Food Experience will unite craft beer lovers and independent brewers this June for the 11th year. Presented by the Brewers Association (BA), SAVOR is hailed as the premier craft beer and food pairing event in the U.S., serving up a selection of small bites perfectly […]
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SAVOR: An American Craft Beer & Food Experience
The National Building MuseumReturning to Washington D.C., SAVOR: An American Craft Beer & Food Experience will unite craft beer lovers and independent brewers this June for the 11th year. Presented by the Brewers Association (BA), SAVOR is hailed as the premier craft beer and food pairing event in the U.S., serving up a selection of small bites perfectly […]
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John Prine with Margo Price
Wolf Trap 1551 Trap Road, Vienna, VirginaTwo-time Grammy-winner John Prine is among America’s premier phrase-turners with songs like “Angel From Montgomery” and “In Spite of Ourselves.” The post-Dylan musician is “one of the most critically acclaimed singer-songwriters of the last 50 years” (Los Angeles Times). At this special performance, he is joined by “one of Nashville’s biggest new stars” (Pitchfork), Margo […]
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Jazz ‘n Families Fun Days
The Phillips CollectionA family-friendly event that celebrates jazz. Free.
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35th Annual DKMC Walk Weekend
Dumbarton House 2715 Q Street Northwest, Washington, DC, United StatesStretch your legs and your mind during the 35th Annual Dupont Kalorama Museum Walk. Five diverse museums will open their doors free of charge for this weekend long celebration in one of Washington, D.C.’s most beautiful neighborhoods. Discover Anderson House, Dumbarton House, NSCDA Museum & Headquarters, National Museum of American Jewish Military History, The Phillips […]
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38th Annual Washington Folk Festival
Glen Echo Park 7300 MacArthur Blvd Glen Echo, MD 20812 7300 MacArthur BLVD, Glen Echo, MD, United StatesOne of the most popular events of the year at Glen Echo Park, the Festival attracts close to 10,000 visitors. Free to the public and held rain or shine, the Festival features over 450 musicians, storytellers, dancers, and crafters from the greater Washington area. Presented by the Folklore Society of Greater Washington and the Glen […]
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SAVOR: An American Craft Beer & Food Experience
The National Building MuseumReturning to Washington D.C., SAVORSM: An American Craft Beer & Food Experience will unite craft beer lovers and independent brewers this June for the 11th year. Presented by the Brewers Association (BA), SAVOR is hailed as the premier craft beer and food pairing event in the U.S., serving up a selection of small bites perfectly […]
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Classic Albums Live Presents: The Beatles – White Album
Wolf Trap 1551 Trap Road, Vienna, VirginaThe White Album is “perhaps The Beatles’ most ambitious studio album” (BBC) and features classics including “Blackbird,” “While My Guitar Gently Weeps,” and “Ob-La-Di, Ob-La-Da.” Experience the celebrated album played in full, note for note, cut for cut, by some of the world’s best musicians.
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Sunday Serenity Yoga
Dumbarton House 2715 Q Street Northwest, Washington, DC, United StatesLocal yoga instructors Alia Peera and Amy Mitchell host our 4th annual summer yoga series at Dumbarton House. Our grounds provide a serene, outdoor space for this 60 minute all-levels vinyasa flow class that should be fun and challenging for both experienced yogis and yoga skeptics alike! Attendees should bring their own mat and must […]
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Sunday Sketch
National Sporting Library & Museum 102 The Plains Road, Middleburg, VA, United StatesJoin us for a free sketching session in the Museum! Artists of all ages are invited to sketch alongside local artist and art instructor Teresa Duke. Materials are provided. Please contact Anne Marie Paquette, the Clarice & Robert H. Smith Educator, to register for this program: APaquette@NationalSporting.org, (540) 687-6542 ext. 25
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Sunday Sketch
National Sporting Library & Museum 102 The Plains Road, Middleburg, VA, United StatesJoin us for a free sketching session in the Museum! Artists of all ages are invited to sketch alongside local artist and art instructor Teresa Duke. Materials are provided. Please contact Anne Marie Paquette, the Clarice & Robert H. Smith Educator, to register for this program: APaquette@NationalSporting.org, (540) 687-6542 ext. 25
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Profs & Pints: The Life of a DC Beer King
The Bier Baron Tavern 1523 22nd Street Northwest, Washington, DC, United StatesProfs and Pints presents: "The Life of a DC Beer King," a biographical portrait of DC brewing magnate Christian Heurich, with Mark Benbow, associate professor of American History at Marymount University. Christian Heurich was a pivotal figure in Washington DC history who also brewed damned good beer. For decades, Washingtonians drank more of his beer […]
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Jake Owen with Chris Janson and Jordan Davis
Wolf Trap 1551 Trap Road, Vienna, VirginaKnown for thrilling performances and a laid-back style, Jake Owen ascended to country stardom with smash hits including “Barefoot Blue Jean Night,” “Beachin’,” “Anywhere with You,” “Alone with You,” “The One That Got Away,” and “American Country Love Song.” He is joined by “Buy Me a Boat” charmer Chris Janson and “Singles You Up” singer […]
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2018 First Amendment Awards
The NewseumAn event from the Hugh M. Hefner Foundation.
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Profs & Pints: Are Universities Worth It?
The Bier Baron Tavern 1523 22nd Street Northwest, Washington, DC, United StatesProfs and Pints presents: "Are Universities Worth It?" with James H. Mittelman, scholar in residence and professor emeritus at American University's School of International Service, former dean at public and private universities, and author of Implausible Dream: The World-Class University and Repurposing Higher Education. If you work in higher education, are a college student, have […]
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Help Heroes Awards Gala
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Candidates Forum on Public Education
Thurgood Marshall CenterA chance to hear D.C. political candidates talk about education.
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Danish Constitution Day
3200 Whitehaven Street NWAn evening dedicated to Danish-American relations and wounded veterans.
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Nile Rodgers & CHIC and Chaka Khan
Wolf Trap 1551 Trap Road, Vienna, VirginiaAs the co-founder of CHIC, Grammy winner Nile Rodgers pioneered a musical language that generated chart-topping hits like “Le Freak,” and sparked the advent of hip-hop with “Good Times.” The soul and disco luminaries are joined by the Grammy-winning “Queen of Funk” Chaka Khan who gets audiences grooving to hits like “I’m Every Woman” and […]
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First Person 2018 Series: Alfred Traum. Conversations with Holocaust Survivors
United States Holocaust Memorial Museum 100 Raoul Wallenberg Place, SW, Washington, DC, United StatesHolocaust survivors tell their life stories in their own words, uniting personal experience with history in a way that is extraordinary in its immediacy and power. Each hour-long program features a live interview between journalist Bill Benson and a survivor. Doors to the auditorium open at 10:45 a.m. Due to security precautions, please allow extra […]
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Japan Diplomacy Forum
Meridian International CenterA variety of topics of interest will be discussed.
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UDC Law 2018 Annual Gala
Grand Hyatt Washington DC 1000 H Street NW, Washington, DC, United StatesA classic gala event that supports UDC's Law program.
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Summer Guide to Rosé – Real Men Drink Pink
Ristorante i Ricchi 1220 19th Street NW, Washington, DC, United StatesIn Italy everyone drinks rosé, so we are welcoming men to enjoy it. Make way for Brosé! Come learn how to choose, serve and taste rosé with 6 examples from 4 countries along with savory Italian favorites. $49 (all inclusive).
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Nordic Jazz Concert
Embassy of FinlandNorthbound Trio and Rich Perry will perform.
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“Far from Us, But Close at Heart”: Sephardic Jews in America Confront the Holocaust
United States Holocaust Memorial Museum 100 Raoul Wallenberg Place, SW, Washington, DC, United StatesIn the annual Weinmann lecture, Dr. Devin Naar will weave together two overlooked stories not part of the mainstream Holocaust narrative: the devastating experiences of Sephardic Jews in Nazi-occupied Greece and the frantic efforts of their relatives in the United States to come to their aid. By tracing the deep connections maintained among Sephardic Jews […]
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Alison Krauss with David Crosby and Friends
Wolf Trap 1551 Trap Road, Vienna, Virgina“Alison Krauss' voice can seem like an entity unto itself: a holy spirit wafting through the pop world, melting away musical categories” as she drifts from bluegrass to folk and country seamlessly (NPR). Krauss, the most awarded singer in Grammy history, is joined by Rock & Roll Hall of Famer David Crosby & Friends for […]
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Focus On the Story International Photography Festival
John Hopkins School of Advanced International Studies 1740 Massachusetts Ave NW, Washington, DC, United StatesFor four days, Focus on the Story will convene some of the top names in photography for a series of outstanding keynote presentations, panel discussions, workshops, exhibits, portfolio reviews, photowalks and community events. Whether it’s shining a light on the unknown victims of human labor trafficking in Singapore or exploring how to merge fine arts […]
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June Cultural Leadership Breakfast
George Town ClubThe director of the National Museum of African Art will speak at the event. RSVP to Richard Selden at richard@georgetowner.com.
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First Person 2018 Series: Morris Rosen. Conversations with Holocaust Survivors
United States Holocaust Memorial Museum 100 Raoul Wallenberg Place, SW, Washington, DC, United StatesHolocaust survivors tell their life stories in their own words, uniting personal experience with history in a way that is extraordinary in its immediacy and power. Each hour-long program features a live interview between journalist Bill Benson and a survivor. Doors to the auditorium open at 10:45 a.m. Due to security precautions, please allow extra […]
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American College Dance Association National College Dance Festival
The Terrace Theater of The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts 2700 F Street, NW, Washington, DC, United StatesThe American College Dance Association (ACDA) presents the National College Dance Festival on June 7, 8 and 9, 2018 in the Terrace Theater at The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts. The Festival presents 30 dances performed in three gala programs, with performances at 2:00 PM and 7:30 PM daily. Each of the […]
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Hotel Rooftop Opening
InterContinental Washington D.C. - The WharfA fine way to welcome nice weather.
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Best of Washington 2018
The National Building MuseumEvent benefits the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society.
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Fitz and The Tantrums and X Ambassadors with Mikky Ekko
Wolf Trap 1551 Trap Road, Vienna, VirginaSmashing together soul, dance-pop, and rock, Fitz and the Tantrums’ unique sound has led to catchy radio hits like “HandClap” and “The Walker.” Paired with the passionate, electronic pop of X Ambassadors (hits include “Unsteady” and “Renegades”), this show promises to be the dance party of the summer.
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The Myth and Mystery of the “Vanderbilt Coach”
National Sporting Library & Museum 102 The Plains Road, Middleburg, VA, United StatesLearn about NSLM’s early 20th century silver coach and four through letters, photos, and newspaper clippings spanning the last hundred years. Claudia Pfeiffer, the George L. Ohrstrom, Jr. Curator of Art, will give guests a peek into the drama and personalities of Gilded Age coaching. For more information or to RSVP contact Anne Marie Paquette, […]
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Art Vine Auction and Wine Tasting Party
105 North Union Street, Alexandria, VAArt viewing and a curated wine selection.
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Barry Manilow
Wolf Trap 1551 Trap Road, Vienna, VirginaA Grammy, Emmy, and Tony Award winner whose catalog includes hits like “Mandy” and “Can’t Smile Without You,” Barry Manilow is one of the top Adult Contemporary artists of all time and “the greatest showman of our generation” (Rolling Stone).
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The Armed Forces Cycling Classic 2018
Arlington, VAThe Armed Forces Cycling Classic, presented by The Boeing Company, returns to Arlington, V.A., June 9-10, 2018. The Washington, D.C. area’s premier cycling event, now in its 21st year, offers professional and amateur races that challenge riders and benefit members of the U.S. armed forces. The weekend’s family-friendly event begins on Saturday, June 9, with […]
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Sunrise Photo Shoot at the Lincoln Memorial
The Lincoln Memorial 2 Lincoln Memorial Circle, Washington, DC, United StatesJoin award-winning landscape photographer Angela B. Pan for a sunrise photo shoot at the Lincoln Memorial (Sunrise is at 5:42 a.m.) Starting the morning with coffee and doughnuts, participants will have the opportunity to capture the idyllic Washington Monument, from the end of the reflecting pool or from behind the columns of the Lincoln Memorial. […]
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The Devil Wears Prada Author Visit
Bethesda LaneThe author will be doing a book signing.
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Anansi Theater Series by The White House Studios
Takoma Park Community Center 7500 Maple Avenue, Takoma Park, MD, United StatesOn June 9, take a journey to a folklore forest where you will meet Anansi, Tiger and Snake! Experience Caribbean culture with live music, acting and dance with The White House Studios (TWHS) performing arts and educational group. TWHS is showcasing Caribbean theatre in June 2018 during National Caribbean-American Heritage Month (NCAHM) for two shows […]
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Anansi Theater Series by The White House Studios
Takoma Park Community Center 7500 Maple Avenue, Takoma Park, MD, United StatesOn June 9, take a journey to a folklore forest where you will meet Anansi, Tiger and Snake! Experience Caribbean culture with live music, acting and dance with The White House Studios (TWHS) performing arts and educational group. TWHS is showcasing Caribbean theatre in June 2018 during National Caribbean-American Heritage Month (NCAHM) for two shows […]
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Fashion is Art
24 Clay Street Red Bank, NJAn event that is titled "A Larry Garmany legacy event."
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Jane Franklin Dance: Charlotte Hollister Annual Gala
Arlington Arts Center 3550 Wilson Blvd, Arlington, VA, United StatesJoin your creative peers for a classy, arts-filled evening at Arlington Arts Center in support of Jane Franklin Dance, a local nonprofit whose 2018-19 Season includes both cutting-edge collaborations and wide-ranging community outreach. Your ticket earns you access to the event’s outdoor performances of Auto-Audio, a site specific romp to music by The Shadows featuring […]
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Barry Manilow
Wolf Trap 1551 Trap Road, Vienna, VirginaA Grammy, Emmy, and Tony Award winner whose catalog includes hits like “Mandy” and “Can’t Smile Without You,” Barry Manilow is one of the top Adult Contemporary artists of all time and “the greatest showman of our generation” (Rolling Stone).
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Sunday Serenity Yoga
Dumbarton House 2715 Q Street Northwest, Washington, DC, United StatesLocal yoga instructors Alia Peera and Amy Mitchell host our 4th annual summer yoga series at Dumbarton House. Our grounds provide a serene, outdoor space for this 60 minute all-levels vinyasa flow class that should be fun and challenging for both experienced yogis and yoga skeptics alike! Attendees should bring their own mat and must […]
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Garden Conservancy Open Days Program Tour
Georgetown Garden of Nancy Pyne 1224 30th Street NW, Washington, DC, United StatesExplore four private in Georgetown, Chevy Chase, and Silver Spring, MD, open for self-guided tours to benefit the Garden Conservancy. Highlights include a wisteria-clad Zuri deck, unique sculptures, artful screening devices, and decorative accents, greenhouses, and water features. No reservations required; rain or shine. . Begin at the Georgetown Garden of Nancy Pyne or see […]
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Boxwood for the Future
Georgetown Garden of Nancy Pyne 1224 30th Street NW, Washington, DC, United StatesAs part of the Garden Conservancy Open Days Program Digging Deeper series: Andrea Filippone is a boxwood expert who is on a crusade to get people to move beyond the sickly standard English and American box varieties to embrace lesser-known hybrids that are elegant and agreeably pungent, but better garden plants. The latest influx of […]
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Compost Tea for Healthy Soil & Healthy Gardens
Georgetown Garden of Nancy Pyne 1224 30th Street NW, Washington, DC, United StatesAs part of the Garden Conservancy Open Days Program Digging Deeper series: in 2011, Nancy Gray Pyne hired the New Jersey-based firm, F2 Environmental Design. Andrea Filippone is a boxwood expert who is on a crusade to get people to move beyond the sickly standard English and American box varieties to embrace lesser-known hybrids that […]
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History Bites: Tea Tasting
Dumbarton House 2715 Q Street Northwest, Washington, DC, United StatesDo you enjoy drinking tea? Are you interested in learning more about different teas from around the world? Then join us for a flavorful afternoon filled with tea education, tea tasting, and a tour of our collection centered on the taking of tea during the days of early America. We will be joined by a […]
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Profs & Pints: Raccoons Unmasked
La Pop 1847 Columbia Ave. NW, Washington, DC, United StatesProfs and Pints presents: "Raccoons Unmasked," with John Hadidian, urban wildlife expert and instructor in natural resources for Virginia Tech. Biologist John Hadidian spent more than 10 years hot on the trail of Washington DC's mischievous raccoons. Using radio transmitters and tracking collars, he followed the animals around the city throughout the night, studying their […]
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Roger Daltrey Performs The Who’s Tommy
Wolf Trap 1551 Trap Road, Vienna, VirginaRoger Daltrey, the legendary lead singer and founding member of The Who, performs the band’s extraordinary rock opera Tommy in full. Tommy (featuring favorites like “Pinball Wizard” and “Sparks”) is one of the most acclaimed works of the rock era. Inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame in 1998, the 20 million-selling double album spawned […]
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GMS Grant Award Ceremony
Own Your WonderGeorgetown Main Street in action.
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Profs & Pints: Hamilton and Washington
The Bier Baron Tavern 1523 22nd Street Northwest, Washington, DC, United StatesProfs and Pints presents: "Hamilton and Washington," a look at history underlying the hit "Hamilton" musical, with Denver Brunsman, associate professor of history at George Washington University and lecturer at Mount Vernon. Can't get tickets to see "Hamilton" at the Kennedy Center? Scored tickets, but want a deep understanding of the action on stage? Don't […]
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50th Annual Meridian Ball
Villa FirenzeThe ambassador of Italy is hosting this event.
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Chamber Music Concert
Dumbarton House 2715 Q Street Northwest, Washington, DC, United StatesJoin us on Tuesday, June 12 for a FREE chamber music concert presented by the Friday Morning Music Club from 7:30pm - 9:00pm. Concerts are held in the museum’s Belle Vue Room, which can be accessed through the lower terrace off the parking lot. Groups are welcome. Seats are available on a first come, first […]
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Roger Daltrey Performs The Who’s Tommy
Wolf Trap 1551 Trap Road, Vienna, VirginaRoger Daltrey, the legendary lead singer and founding member of The Who, performs the band’s extraordinary rock opera Tommy in full. Tommy (featuring favorites like “Pinball Wizard” and “Sparks”) is one of the most acclaimed works of the rock era. Inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame in 1998, the 20 million-selling double album spawned […]
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Scramble for the Cure
4804 Whiskey Court Ijamsville, MDRaised funds will benefit the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society.
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First Person 2018 Series: Marty Weiss. Conversations with Holocaust Survivors
United States Holocaust Memorial Museum 100 Raoul Wallenberg Place, SW, Washington, DC, United StatesHolocaust survivors tell their life stories in their own words, uniting personal experience with history in a way that is extraordinary in its immediacy and power. Each hour-long program features a live interview between journalist Bill Benson and a survivor. Doors to the auditorium open at 10:45 a.m. Due to security precautions, please allow extra […]
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12th Annual Empowerment Luncheon
1150 22nd Street NWDebbi Jarvis will be honored at this N Street Village event.
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Whittle School & Studios Parent Information Event
Whittle School & Studios Information Center 5300 Wisconsin Ave NW, 2nd level, Washington, DC, United StatesWhittle School & Studios welcomes you to learn more about the opportunities this global school will provide your children and the greater Washington area. This event will inform parents on the modern approach Whittle School & Studios takes to education including language immersion, cross-cultural education, and off-campus opportunities in the world’s most influential cities. The […]
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Profs & Pints: (African) American Revolution
The Bier Baron Tavern 1523 22nd Street Northwest, Washington, DC, United StatesProfs and Pints presents: "(African) American Revolution," a look at the role black people played in the nation's fight for independence, with Richard Bell, associate professor of history at the University of Maryland. As school children we're taught that the the American Revolution was about life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness. But what did […]
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The Picnic Theatre Company Presents The Importance of Being Earnest
Dumbarton House 2715 Q Street Northwest, Washington, DC, United StatesCome join us for Oscar Wilde’s classic Trivial Comedy for Serious People: The Importance of Being Earnest presented by The Picnic Theatre Company! Enjoy cocktails, refreshments and music. Proceeds benefit Dumbarton House and Courage for Kids. There are three chances to see the performance: Wednesday June 13, 2018 Thursday June 14, 2018 Friday June 15, […]
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First-Time Home Buyers Workshop
1000 Potomac Street NW Suite 300Independence Accelerator Coaching Program by Capital Asset Management Group This workshop was created by, and for, forward thinking young professionals who want to get better at adulting. Join us for a free interactive education based planning experience where you will learn: - Crash course in what to expect in the home buying process - Latest […]
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First Person 2018 Series: Susan Darvas. Conversations with Holocaust Survivors
United States Holocaust Memorial Museum 100 Raoul Wallenberg Place, SW, Washington, DC, United StatesHolocaust survivors tell their life stories in their own words, uniting personal experience with history in a way that is extraordinary in its immediacy and power. Each hour-long program features a live interview between journalist Bill Benson and a survivor. Doors to the auditorium open at 10:45 a.m. Due to security precautions, please allow extra […]
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Politics & Art
1350 Pennsylvania Avenue NWMore than 25 acts will be there.
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Cultural Leadership & Cocktails: Meet Chris Whittle
The George Town Club 1530 Wisconsin Ave NW, Washington, DC, United StatesMeet the Whittle School & Studios visionary, Chris Whittle. The event is free.
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Cultural Leadership + Cocktails
The George Town Club 1530 Wisconsin Ave NW, Washington, DC, United StatesJoin The Georgetowner for a cocktail reception and presentation by education visionary Chris Whittle on the new Whittle School & Studios. Whittle will share his philosophy of the first international K-12 school concept that will grow to 30 campuses across the globe over the next decade, with the first two campuses opening in Washington, D.C., […]
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The Picnic Theatre Company Presents The Importance of Being Earnest
Dumbarton House 2715 Q Street Northwest, Washington, DC, United StatesCome join us for Oscar Wilde’s classic Trivial Comedy for Serious People: The Importance of Being Earnest presented by The Picnic Theatre Company! Enjoy cocktails, refreshments and music. Proceeds benefit Dumbarton House and Courage for Kids. There are three chances to see the performance: Wednesday June 13, 2018 Thursday June 14, 2018 Friday June 15, […]
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National Geographic Awards
Lisner Auditorium 730 21st Street Northwest, Washington, DC, United StatesAn event highlighting the people who have made a difference on the Earth.
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Harry Connick Jr.: A New Orleans Tricentennial Celebration
Wolf Trap 1551 Trap Road, Vienna, VirginaExemplifying excellence in every aspect of the entertainment world, charming crooner Harry Connick Jr. has received recognition with multiple Grammy and Emmy Awards and Tony nominations for his live and recorded musical performances, his achievements on screens large and small, and his appearances on Broadway as both an actor and a composer. At this special […]
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Daddy-Daughter Date Night for Father’s Day
Ristorante i Ricchi 1220 19th Street NW, Washington, DC, United StatesThe relationship between a father and daughter is key to how a girl views herself. Mamma Ricchi is setting aside a special night for fathers to treat their daughters to dinner for Father's Day. This night could also be for fathers to have face-to-face time with their adult daughters or for daughters to treat their […]
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The Institute for Excellence in Sales Eighth Annual Sales Excellence Awards
Marriott Fairview Park 3111 Fairview Park Dr., Falls Church, VA, United StatesIES will recognize Amazon Web Services' VP of the Worldwide Public Sector Teresa Carlson with the eighth IES Lifetime Achievement Awards at the event. Kari Shull of The Keri Shull Team will be presented the second annual Women in Sales Executive Leadership Award during the ceremony. The awards are designed to promote and advance corporate […]
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The Picnic Theatre Company Presents The Importance of Being Earnest
Dumbarton House 2715 Q Street Northwest, Washington, DC, United StatesCome join us for Oscar Wilde’s classic Trivial Comedy for Serious People: The Importance of Being Earnest presented by The Picnic Theatre Company! Enjoy cocktails, refreshments and music. Proceeds benefit Dumbarton House and Courage for Kids. There are three chances to see the performance: Wednesday June 13, 2018 Thursday June 14, 2018 Friday June 15, […]
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Friends of Volta Park Cocktail Party and Silent Auction
Join your neighbors at this festive party to benefit Volta Park.
$125 -
Walters Art Museum Block Party
Walters Art Museum, Baltimore, MDFree and open to the public.
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Sing-A-Long Sound of Music
Wolf Trap 1551 Trap Road, Vienna, VirginaCelebrating over 50 years, the classic family film returns to the screen in Technicolor…with a twist! Sing-a-long with the movie using on-screen lyrics and become the star of the show. Lederhosen and veils welcome! A costume contest precedes the performance. 7:15 pm - Costume contest 7:40 pm - Film start (includes one 15 minute intermission) […]
$25 – $45
