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In this two-part workshop we will use a simple block printing technique to create an organic floral pattern on paper. Then using watercolor paint and other art mediums, learn to hand tint and add decorative detail to the visual narrative, which will then be made into a beautiful accordion fold artist’s book. Length: 2-day workshop/ […]
In this two-part workshop we will use a simple block printing technique to create an organic floral pattern on paper. Then using watercolor paint and other art mediums, learn to hand tint and add decorative detail to the visual narrative, which will then be made into a beautiful accordion fold artist’s book. Length: 2-day workshop/ […]
Called “the funniest farce ever written,” NOISES OFF presents a manic menagerie of itinerant actors rehearsing a flop called NOTHING’S ON. Slamming doors, on and offstage intrigue, and an errant herring all figure in the plot of this hilarious and classically comic play. Keegan’s acclaimed 2010 production of NOISES OFF played to sold-out houses — […]
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 at Columbia University and New York University, veteran addiction counselor, and licensed clinical social worker certified in EMDR therapy. Many of us—and many of the […]
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 M. Mason, associate professor of Japanese cultural studies at the University of Maryland, College Park. Say this much for moral panics: They often shed light […]
The National Portrait Gallery is celebrating James Baldwin’s 100th birthday with poetry and prose inspired by our special exhibition “This Morning, This Evening, So Soon: James Baldwin and the Voices of Queer Resistance.” The slam will create community conversation around Baldwin’s writing and legacy. This event is held in collaboration with A Gathering of the […]
The community is invited to join us for our 8th Annual For Kathy's Sake Advocacy Brunch. This year our theme is, "When Women Push, Change Happens". We're celebrating a new 2024 law titled The Katherine Morris Death Reclassification Act , the 2024 reclassification of the manner of death for Keith Warren after a 37-year push and […]
The annual tour of award winners from the Thomas Edison Film Festival (TEFF) returns to the National Gallery. Since 1981, the mission of TEFF has been to promote innovation in the art of the moving image with films that honor Edison’s vision. The selected international shorts include animation, experimental, documentary, narrative, and screen dance works […]
Quick Look Details Event Check-In: Starts at 7:30am Shotgun Start: 9:00am Entry Fee: $100/person Players Receive: Swag bag, round of golf and entries for minigames, lunch at the turn, and lots or prizes! Score Helpers are Available for Purchase: Score Helper package to be announced during event check-in. Welcome to the Make A Wish Foundation […]
Saturday, August 10, 2024 11:00 AM 3:00 PM 1-day workshop/4 hours (with 1/2 hour break for lunch) Saturday, August 10 from 11:00 am-3:00 pm Number of students: 6 total Skill level: All skill levels welcome. Description: Slip knot binding is an uncomplicated and decorative way to weave the pages of an artist book together with […]
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, […]
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 for more than a decade as a wildlife biologist and research associate with the Snow Leopard Conservancy. The snow leopard of the Himalayas and other […]
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. Phillippa Pitts, the Wyeth Foundation Predoctoral Fellow, discusses Albert Bierstadt’s “Among the Sierra Nevada, California”. […]
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 interactive gallery talk and a musical component. The experience is designed to stimulate reflection, reduce stress, and increase communication and sociability.
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 […]
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 […]
Washington, D.C. standout Sharón Clark has brought festival and concert audiences to their feet across the globe. Doors open at 6:00pm and entrance to the museum is included with your ticket. The performance will take place in the Great Hall from 7:00pm–8:00pm. Parking will be available next door at The Field School, located at 2301 […]
The 53rd Annual Labor Day Art Show at Glen Echo Park will be held in the historic Spanish Ballroom from Saturday, August 31 through Monday, September 2, 2024 from 12 - 6pm. The exhibition features the work of more than 300 artists from the mid-Atlantic region. The show includes works in a wide range of […]
Want to learn how to frame artwork and have a variety of work, be it works on paper or paintings, that you would like to frame? Have old frames you would like to repurpose? This studio for you! Limited to 2 students, this small studio will allow you to work closely with an experienced frame […]
This 7-week class will provide students with a solid foundation in drawing. This class will start with pencil, then explore powdered graphite, and pen. Students will be provided with a […]
Join Smithsonian American Art Museum’s Teacher Institutes Educator Phoebe Hillemann for a highlights tour of SAAM's exhibition Fighters for Freedom: William H. Johnson Picturing Justice. Painted in the mid-1940s, these artworks honor the stories of African American historical figures such as Marian Anderson, Frederick Douglass, and Paul Robeson, who tirelessly worked to bring peace to […]
This 8-week course will teach adults interested in art the fundamentals of drawing. Beginning with traditional forms of drawing, this class will start by teaching comparative measurement and drawing from direct observation. Next this class will teach students how to work with photographs and use cameras as a means of augmenting their creativity instead of […]
Meant as a continuation of Drawing 1, this course will help students progress to more advanced stages of historical academic training. Students will be introduced to faster but more complicated […]
Meet artist Jennifer Hudnell and explore her captivating "Paper Odyssey" solo exhibit at Shop Made in DC Georgetown Gallery. Immerse yourself in more than 70 stunning collages, including her new black and white series. Come chat with Jennifer and learn more about her art and creative process. "Paper Odyssey" is on display through September 30 […]
Join thousands of fellow LEGO® fans at the Benfield Sportscenter for the first-ever BrickUniverse Annapolis, MD LEGO® fan Expo and immerse yourself in the endless possibilities of LEGO® bricks during the BrickUniverse Build it! Tour. Meet professional artists from around the country, explore incredible LEGO® exhibits and works of art, unleash your creativity in unique […]
Facial studio sensation Glowbar and permanent jewelry brand Erah have teamed up for a can’t miss pop-up this Saturday, September 7, 2024 from 12:00pm - 4:00pm at Glowbar’s Georgetown studio. Stop by to get linked with more than 15 different permanent bracelet options and to see Glowbar’s new Washington DC studio where you can sign […]
Psychic Fair for both those who are serious and for those who are just curious. Event can be a life changing experience or just a fun time.
Artist Talk for exhibit: leaf & luminosity I always begin with photography, but I never know what the end result of my work will be. Inevitably, my photographs end up modified or cut up / rearranged. Even those prints in leaf & luminosity which I call "photographs" have been radically edited. The content of these […]
Artist talk: Kate Lowman discusses techniques used in creating prints shown in "leaf & luminosity," showing at Washington Printmakers Gallery from August 29 - September 29. I always begin with photography, but I never know what the end result of my work will be. Inevitably, my photographs end up modified or cut up / rearranged. […]
artist talk: September 8, 3:00 pm Exhibit: August 29 - September 29, 2024 I always begin with photography, but I never know what the end result of my work will be. Inevitably, my photographs end up modified or cut up / rearranged. Even those prints in leaf & luminosity which I call "photographs" have been […]
Duo, Trio, Two Quartets, and a Sextet for String Trio, Horn, Clarinet and Piano. Glazunov Reverie for horn and piano --- Mozart “Kegelstatt” Trio in E-flat Major, clarinet, viola and piano --- Turina Piano Quartet in A Minor for horn and strings --- Punto Quartet in F Major for horn and strings --- Dohnanyi Sextet in […]
On Monday early evening, September 9 at 5:30 PM at St. Mark's, the Capitol Hill Chamber Music Festival and St. Mark's Episcopal Church present "Canzonas, Sonatas and Suites", which features Marlisa del Cid Woods on baroque violin, William Simms on both theorbo and baroque guitar, and Jeffrey Cohan playing renaissance and baroque transverse flutes in […]
This course is designed to help participants (teens ages 14 to 18) get comfortable with drawing, which serves as the foundation for other art forms. Through a series of exercises […]
Lucas Meachem’s vigorous baritone makes him exceptionally suited to his signature roles of Escamillo (Carmen), Il Conte di Almaviva (Le nozze di Figaro), and the title role in Don Giovanni, the latter in which he was extolled for being “Fabio-like in size, presence, beauty and personality” (Bachtrack) in a production with LA Opera. Together this […]
Join us for a family-friendly celebration of art, music, and architecture! This event is free and open to all with live jazz music, art-making activities, and food trucks. Entrance to […]
The BSF and the LSF present the Annual School Fair on October 13, 2024 offering families the opportunity to learn about independent schools. The Fair will include: 70 independent and boarding schools; valuable workshops; food and entertainment.
On September 13, 2024, at 7:15 p.m. ET, The World War I Centennial Commission and The Doughboy Foundation will unveil “A Soldier's Journey,” a 58.5-foot long bronze sculptural wall, years in the making, the centerpiece of the National World War I Memorial on Pennsylvania Avenue, NW. This historic event will mark the completion of the […]
Join us at the National World War I Memorial in Washington, DC, for a weekend of immersive events hosted by The Doughboy Foundation, celebrating the newly installed sculpture "A Soldier’s Journey," the final component of the memorial. SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 14, 2024, 9:00AM- 5:00PM Displays by WWI Re-enactors, Hello Girls, National Mobile WWI Museum, WWI Vehicles, […]
Join David Carlson, an artist featured in Here, in this little Bay: Celebrating 30 Years at the Kreeger and a practitioner of Taijiquan for over thirty years, for a talk about his paintings followed by a beginning Tai Chi workshop. Carlson’s practice of Tai Chi and focus on the mind/body connection has informed his work […]
How did the impressionists establish new methods of seeing and making art? Learn about the major artists, works, and ideas explored by this avant-garde movement. Presented by senior lecturer David Gariff in honor of the exhibition Paris 1874: The Impressionist Moment. This hybrid lecture is offered in person and virtually. All registrants will receive a […]
Catbird, the Brooklyn-based demi-fine jewelry brand, will be celebrating its 20th anniversary with a 20th Birthday Party at its on Saturday, 9/14 and we’d love for you to join us! To kick off the festivities, the brand will have special offers and activations, including: Raffle prizes Gift bags with every $200+ purchase (featuring Jouer lip […]
Celebrate the Year of Czech Music with pianist Matyáš Novák. This brilliant young musician has won a range of national and international competitions and performed throughout Europe, the United States, and Eastern Asia. In this concert, he will perform a selection of Czech music. Presented in cooperation with the Embassy of the Czech Republic. About […]
Oleg Timofeyev on renaissance lute, wire-strung 1761 English guitar and 1820 7-string guitar, and Jeffrey Cohan on bass, tenor and descant renaissance flutes, one-keyed baroque flute and an 8-keyed flute made in 1820 perform three centuries of Dutch, Italian, French, English, Scottish, Irish and Ukranian folk music, both sacred and secular, from the Renaissance, Baroque […]
During 2024-2025, communities throughout the U.S. will commemorate the bicentennial of Lafayette’s triumphal return to America which included a visit to Tudor Place in October 1824. Join Mark Hudson, Executive Director, who will chronicle Lafayette’s national tour, with an emphasis upon his time in Washington and interactions with the grandchildren of Martha Washington. The program […]
Turn your life experiences into meaningful content with the help of Story District's master coaches. In this highly personalized and interactive 7-week course, you'll learn how to connect to an […]
Night Market returns to Bryant St Market on September 18! Along with shopping opportunities from vintage clothing and goods vendors, this month we are introducing a Candle Pouring and Charm Bar activation. Make your own candle(s) with scents and then stop over to make your new favorite charm (or friendship!) bracelet. Food and drink are […]
Join your United States Navy Band for an evening of chamber music at the Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts - Millennium Stage! The Navy Band Chamber Recital Series showcases a variety of small ensembles comprised of members across all major units within the U.S. Navy Band. In this performance, U.S. Navy Chamber Players will […]
The Beltway Brawl V is a charity boxing event on September 19th, and it is hosted by the 501 (c)(3) organization Haymakers for Hope. The co-founders, Julie Anne Kelly and Andrew Myerson, competed in the 2009 NYC Golden Gloves. Urban Boxing DC has two fighters participating: Colie Daniels and Quinn Reiley. Urban Boxing DC is […]
Local musicians, Aidan Leclaire Band will perform live at Public Bar Live, in Washington DC on September 20.
This engaging and hands-on workshop will allow participants to explore the creative possibilities of mixed media collage. Using a variety of materials, students will create unique collages over their drawings. The workshop will focus on working from still life and human figures, with opportunities to create both a collaborative large piece and individual projects.
An ill-fated artist, an Ambassador's wife, a Baroness, and a codebreaker.....What do they all have in common? They were part of the most exclusive club of power-players in Cold War DC. These amazing women made their mark in a man's world using every tool at their disposal. This walking tour explores their world in the […]
Tina Chancey (viola da gamba and pardessus de viole) and Jeffrey Cohan (renaissance and baroque transverse flutes) explore vocal music from the 16th through 18th centuries purely instrumentally, as was the common practice of instrumentalists of earlier times. This program includes Renaissance two-part settings of 16th-century French songs by Pierre Regnault Sandrin, virtuoso diminutions on […]
Capital One is attempting to set a new Guinness World Record for the most users to take an online financial literacy lesson in 24 hours across the nation. To commemorate this event, The Guinness World Record attempt is taking place across the United States, beginning at 2 pm ET, where Capital One encourages people to […]
This 6-week course meets every Monday from September 23rd through November 4th. Explore using various media (printmaking, collage, painting) to create your monotype artwork. In this class we will discuss the principles and elements of design, composition, and combining drawing, texture, and color to create a monotype of an image using lines and plexiglass, collage, […]
Spark your imagination with SAAM during Art in the A.M! Children ages 0-5 and their caregivers are invited to the museum before hours to learn, connect, and create in the galleries. Participants will learn about the different materials and textures used in fiber art by exploring the exhibition Subversive, Skilled, Sublime: Fiber Art by Women. […]
Our upcoming Story Soiree will be a night to celebrate 826DC's young authors and showcase their dreams for the future. A group of seventh grade students from Brookland Elementary School will be reading their work from their recently published book, When Duty Calls, with New York Times best selling author, Dolen Perkins-Valdez. This collection of hero and […]
Moving Stories is a movement-based work that is about historical Lloyd House and its Gardens, not as a static landmark, but rather as a place where people of different generations interact. The performance resonates with the landscape and references the site's history. Lloyd House, built in 1796, has housed many prominent people and is important […]
Moving Stories is a movement-based work that is about historical Lloyd House and its Gardens, not as a static landmark, but rather as a place where people of different generations interact. The performance resonates with the landscape and references the site's history. Lloyd House, built in 1796, has housed many prominent people and is important […]
Photography is essential to the ways that Chan Chao, Kei Ito, and Soledad Salamé contemplate politics, history, and ecology in their artwork. However, these artists use vastly different techniques, even working without cameras entirely. Learn more about their unique processes, as well as the diverse locations throughout the world that they have explored during their […]
On the Red Emma's stage at the 2024 Baltimore Book Festival! A powerful analysis and call to action that reveals disability as one of the defining features of environmental devastation and resistance. Deep below the ground in Tucson, Arizona, lies an aquifer forever altered by the detritus of a postwar Superfund site. Disabled Ecologies tells the story […]
Planned Parenthood of Metropolitan Washington, DC’s annual Impact Gala is an electrifying celebration of our community’s power to ensure patients can access essential health care. Held at the Waldorf Astoria in Washington, DC, the Impact Gala features awards to repro champions, special guests, dining, dancing, and opportunities to help PPMW continue to expand health equity […]
Join us at the Park for a celebration of visual and performing arts! This FREE event will include a multitude of hands-on activities, live music, and unique opportunities to delve into the arts. Money Muscle BBQ food truck, Rocky Ice Cream truck and our own Praline cafe will offer food/beverages/treats throughout the day.
UWIC is the premier event for cybersecurity professionals and aspiring practitioners. Connect with a vibrant, diverse community focused on emerging global trends, technological advancements, and workforce development. Attend UWIC 2024 to learn, share ideas, and expand your professional network!
Locks of hair have held symbolic power for people throughout history. Whether it is memento of friendship and familial bonds or a token of superstition and luck, collecting hair is an intimate form of human connection. The Tudor Place Collection has dozens of preserved locks of hair, including many from George Washington. Join us for […]
Sitar Arts Center's Cafritz Gallery is proud to present "Introspective" by Héctor Rafael. His series consists of graphite drawings and oil paintings which explore themes of mental health and self-identity. Dive into the many layers of "Introspective." Héctor Rafael is a Puerto Rican visual artist, arts educator, and mental health advocate. His work is renowned […]
Soprano Rachel Willis-Sørensen (in her NSO debut) joins the orchestra for Richard Strauss’ Four Last Songs. Carlos Simon’s Four Black American Dances and Ludwig van Beethoven’s Symphony No. 5 complete […]
The Washington Ballet goes underground as we celebrate new Artistic Director Edwaard Liang. Step into an immersive world of dance showcasing his emotive and innovative choreography, brought to life by […]
THE POES OF BALTIMORE/ LAFAYETTE BICENTENNIAL EXHIBIT Long before Edgar Allan Poe was born, the Poe family was noted in Baltimore for their service in the Revolution and the War […]
Join the Annapolis Symphony Orchestra for the exhilarating launch of Season 63! We’re kicking things off with a burst of energy from award-winning composer Tania León. Her piece, Pasajes, is […]
In this special evening, critically acclaimed Grammy-winning instrumentalist, singer, and songwriter Meshell Ndegeocello, along with her band and guests, shares her resonant, ever-evolving exploration of American novelist, playwright, essayist, poet, […]
It’s the 20,000th anniversary of humans’ domestication of the dog (give or take 5,000 years). Join us for a celebration of that historic event with a parade. Enjoy the beauty […]
Join U.S. Poet Laureate Ada Limón and Caldecott Honoree Peter Sís for a reading and discussion of their transcendent new children's book. The book features Limón's poem “In Praise of […]
September 10, 2024, Washington DC—Jewelers'Werk Galerie is pleased to present LOOSE ENDS, an exhibition featuring new work by artist-jeweler Lydia E. Martin. The show opens on Saturday, September 21st, with […]
Dasain Tihar Fest (DTFEST) 2024: A Celebration of Nepalese Culture in the Heart of Washington DC Manassas, VA – September 1, 2024 – 3E Entertainment is proud to announce the […]
Attention all animal lovers! Join us for the Humane Rescue Alliance’s Bark Ball black-tie gala -- the most glamorous event of the year! Dress up, bring your canine companion, and […]
In a wide-ranging panel discussion, museum professionals Dr. Dwandalyn R. Reece and Timothy Ann Burnside explore the profound impact of Meshell Ndegeocello, a DC native whose influence on funk, rock, and soul has helped shape […]
The Washington Ballet goes underground as we celebrate new Artistic Director Edwaard Liang. Step into an immersive world of dance showcasing his emotive and innovative choreography, brought to life by […]
First Alert and Lowe’s will host fire safety events to celebrate first responders and provide education for Fire Prevention Month. The community can attend these events to learn about the […]
Get ready to unleash the fun! Jane Franklin Dance is thrilled to announce Ruff the Runway, a paw-some event that will have tails wagging and fashionistas howling with delight. Join […]
October Curtain Call Monthly Open Mic, Presented by Capital Cabaret with a Spooky/Scary Theme! Bring your favorite Spooky/Scary song to sing or just come and enjoy the spookiness of the […]
We are delighted to invite you to an intimate evening of extraordinary chamber music with the Pressenda Chamber Players on Wednesday, October 16, 2024, at the Arts Club of Washington. This special performance […]
Discover the intrinsic art of interior design at our exclusive member-only event featuring Michaela Ralph, a local color consultant and wallpaper expert from Farrow & Ball. Michaela will unveil the […]
The Marilyn Lichtman Distinguished Speaker Series brings leaders in art communities and institutions across the United States to The Kreeger Museum to engage with audiences on a multitude of issues […]
Acclaimed soprano and Kennedy Center Artistic Advisor at Large Renée Fleming joins the NSO to perform selections from Capriccio, Richard Strauss’ operatic masterpiece about love and artistic discovery. NSO Music Director […]
Join us for a Honky Tonk dance in the Bumper Car Pavilion at Glen Echo Park with live music by Rusty Sal. Includes a free two stepping lesson! Made up […]
The Georgetown Library Friends will offer thousands of gently-used books for sale Oct. 19 and 20. Saturday: Friends members admitted at 10, public at 11. Hardbacks $4, paperbacks $2, children's […]
Our historic 47th season starts with a new and exciting DC partnership. The Thirteen is one of the Washington area’s flagship professional ensembles, founded in 2012 and led by Artistic […]
Run Hope Work is excited to host our annual Run For A Better Life 5K on October 20th. Racers will take on the fast, flat, out-and-back course in Anacostia Park […]
Enjoy the charm and artistry of Duo Karolina Mikołajczyk & Iwo Jedynecki as they paint a soundscape reminiscent of Paris in 1874. This prize-winning violin and accordion duo takes renowned […]
Music by Shostakovich, Tom Benjamin, Brahms, Reena Esmail, Suk and Ravel Tom Benjamin: Apertif • Dmitri Shostakovich: Five Pieces for Piano Trio • Reena Esmail: Piano Trio, mvt 3 • Josef Suk: Elegy […]
The 66th Annual Washington International Horse Show (WIHS) returns to the Washington DC area this October at The Show Place Arena, Prince George's Equestrian Center (PGEC) in Upper Marlboro, Maryland. […]
This 5-week class will provide students with the materials to explore drawing, painting, and printmaking and allow students to pursue their own interests in art. This course is every Wednesday […]
The Armed Services Arts Partnership (ASAP) presents its second annual "Armed with the Arts" performance on October 23, 2024, at Capital Turnaround in Washington, DC. This performance will showcase local […]
Award-winning French harpsichordist Justin Taylor performs music by J.S. Bach and his Italian contemporaries whose brilliance intrigued and stimulated Bach to compose some works in their vibrant, sparkling 'Italian Style'. […]
You can’t let October go by without walking through at least one beautiful graveyard. The Oak Hill Cemetery in Georgetown dates back to 1848, when the land was purchased by […]
This workshop, for adults, focuses on how to take photos with your iPhone, from manipulating lighting to discussing angles and form. By the end, you should feel comfortable taking incredible […]
You’re invited to a celebration of the spooky season with the Keegan community, featuring Burlesque performances by the DMV’s spiciest troupe, The Naughty Menagerie, and hosted by Christina A. Coakley […]
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 […]
This free, midweek event invites DC visitors, local families, and downtown professionals to step away from the hustle and enjoy a day of seasonal fun. Woodrow Wilson Plaza will come […]
Like drawing, painting, or printmaking and looking to create art in a relaxed and supportive environment while expanding your knowledge of art? This studio will mix lectures about important topics […]
