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“Fighters for Freedom: William H. Johnson Picturing Justice” Gallery Talk

Smithsonian American Art Museum 800 G Street Northwest, Washington, DC, DC, United States

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 […]

Free

Drawing I – Fundamentals of Drawing and Composition with William Demaria

1675 Wisconsin Ave NW, Washington, DC 20007 1675 Wisconsin Ave NW, Washington, DC, United States

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 […]

$320

Drawing II: Advanced Drawing for Adults with William Demaria

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

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 styles of drawing and begin to study the human form. Visit our website for registration and more information.

$320

Meet the Artist Reception with Jennifer Hudnell

Shop Made in DC 1330 19th St NW, Washington, DC 20036, Washington, DC, DC, United States

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 […]

Free

BrickUniverse Annapolis, MD LEGO® FAN EXPO

Benfield Sportscenter 1031 Benfield Boulevard Millersville, Millersville, MD, United States

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 […]

$15.99 – $28.99

Glowbar x Erah Permanent Jewelry Pop-Up

Glowbar Georgetown 1522 Wisconsin Ave NW, Washington DC, DC, United States

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 […]

Free

Maryland Psychic Fair 2024

Clarion Inn Frederick Event Center 5400 Holiday Drive, Frederick, MD, United States

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.

Free

Artist Talk: Kate Lowman, the big world of post-production photography

1675 Wisconsin Ave. NW, Washington, DC 20007

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 […]

Free

Artist Talk: Kate Lowman, the big world of post-production photography

1675 Wisconsin Ave. NW, Washington, DC 20007

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. […]

Free

leaf & luminosity: constructed prints & photographs by Kate Lowman

1675 Wisconsin Ave NW, Washington, DC 20007 1675 Wisconsin Ave NW, Washington, DC, United States

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 […]

Free

Sundays@3 presents the 9th Street Chamber Players and Friends

Christ Episcopal Church 6800 Oakland Mills Rd, Columbia, MD, United States

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 […]

$20 – $22

Canzonas, Sonatas and Suites 1600-1700: Capitol Hill Chamber Music Festival

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

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 […]

$18 – $30.

Drawing 1 with Sarah Bazmehri – 14 to 18 years old

1675 Wisconsin Ave NW, Washington, DC 20007 1675 Wisconsin Ave NW, Washington, DC, United States

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 and projects, students will develop their skills in fast sketching, contour drawing, and observational drawing from still life and human figures. The main focus is […]

$240

Baritone Lucas Meachem & Pianist Irina Meachem

The Kennedy Center Terrace Theater

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 […]

$50

BSF & LSF Annual School Fair

The University of the District of Columbia/Student Center 4200 Connecticut Avenue, NW, Washington,, DC, United States

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.

Free

Open House

The Kreeger Museum

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 Museum will be free of charge and our permanent collection will be on view. Free parking is available at The Field School, located next […]

Free

A Soldier’s Journey: First Illumination

Freedom Plaza 13th Street NW & Pennsylvania Avenue NW, Washington, DC, United States

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 […]

Free

WWI Living History Weekend

National World War I Memorial 1400 Pennsylvania Ave, Washington, DC, United States

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, […]

Free

Artist Talk and Tai Chi Workshop

The Kreeger Museum

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 […]

$15

The Impressionist Revolution, 1874-1886

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

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 […]

Free

Catbird’s 20th Birthday Party (9/14)!

Catbird Georgetown 3066 M St NW, Washington, DC, United States

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 […]

FREE

Celebrating the Year of Czech Music

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

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 […]

Free

Renaissance Psalms, Irish Baroque and Folk: Capitol Hill Chamber Music Festival

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

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 […]

$18 – $30.

Landmark Lecture: Remembering Lafayette in the Nation’s Capital

Tudor Place

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 […]

Free

Storytelling 101 Course: Tuesdays – Starting Tuesday, September 17th

Veterans Plaza: 1 Veterans Pl, Silver Spring, MD 20910 Veterans Plaza: 1 Veterans Pl, Silver Spring, MD 20910, Silver Spring, MD, United States

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 audience with confidence, authenticity, humor, and depth. Schedule Weekly on Tuesdays from 6:30-8:30 pm at Silver Spring Civic Center (unless otherwise noted) - Week 1: […]

$597.00

Night Market at Bryant St Market

Bryant St Market 670 Rhode Island Ave NE, Washington, DC, United States

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 […]

Free

Chamber Music with The United States Navy Band

Millennium Stage at Kennedy Center 2700 F Street, NW, Washington, DC

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 […]

Free

Beltway Brawl V

901 Wharf St SWWashington, DC 20024 901 Wharf St SW, Washington, DC 20024, DC, United States

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 […]

Aidan Leclaire Band in Concert

Public Bar Live 1214 18th Street Northwest, Washington, DC, United States

Local musicians, Aidan Leclaire Band will perform live at Public Bar Live, in Washington DC on September 20.

$10 – $15

Mixed Media Collage with Sarah Barzmehri

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

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.

$100

Women of Cold War Washington Walking Tour

Thomas Sweet Shop 3214 P Street NW, Washington, DC

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 […]

$20 – $30

Songs without Words: Capitol Hill Chamber Music Festival

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

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 […]

$18 – $30.

Capital One to Attempt Guinness World Record for Financial Literacy

Capital One Cafe Georgetown 3150 M St NW, Washington, DC, United States

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 […]

Free

Monotype and Mixed Media with Bridget Murphy

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

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, […]

$240

Art in the A.M.

Renwick Gallery

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. […]

Free

826DC’s Story Soiree

Woolly Mammoth Theatre Company

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 […]

$100

Jane Franklin Dance and Lloyd House Gardens Present Moving Stories

The Lloyd House Gardens 220 N. Washington Street, Alexandria, VA, United States

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 […]

Free

Jane Franklin Dance and Lloyd House Gardens Present Moving Stories

The Lloyd House Gardens 220 N. Washington Street, Alexandria, VA, United States

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 […]

Free

Photographic Explorations: Process and Place

The Kreeger Museum

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 […]

$15

Sunaura Taylor presents “Disabled Ecologies: Lessons from a Wounded Desert” in conversation with Heather Hax

Red Emma's Bookstore Coffeehouse 3128 Greenmount Ave, Baltimore, MD, United States

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 […]

Free

PPMW Impact Gala

Waldorf Astoria Washington DC 1100 Pennsylvania Avenue NW, Washington, DC, United States

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 […]

$400

Echo Arts Festival

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

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.

Free

Uniting Women in Cyber 2024

Army Navy Country Club 1700 Army Navy DrArlington, VA 22204, Arlington, United States

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!

$55 – $149

Tudor Nights: Hair Today, Gone Tomorrow: History of Hair As Mementos

Tudor Place

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 […]

$10 – $25

Opening Reception: Introspective by Héctor Rafael

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

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 […]

Free

National Symphony Orchestra: Noseda conducts Beethoven’s Fifth

Kennedy Center Concert Hall

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 program. Willis-Sørensen’s recording of the Four Last Songs with the Gewandhaus Orchester and Andris Nelsons was released in March 2023 on Sony Classical.

$17 – $119

Dance For All @ Dupont Underground

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

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 our talented Studio Company. Be moved by the evocative music of Emmy Award-winning Blake Neely, composed especially for TWB and this venue. Get your tickets […]

$25

“Poe, Revolution & Lafayette” Exhibit

Westminster Hall & Burying Ground 519 W. Fayette Street, Baltimore, MD, United States

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 of 1812. A wheel-maker and later Assistant Deputy Quartermaster General, known to George Washington and the Marquis de Lafayette, Edgar Allan Poe's grandfather, David Poe […]

$20

Annapolis Symphony Orchestra presents Masterworks I: Pasajes (Passages)

Maryland Hall for the Creative Arts 801 Chase Street, Annapolis, MD, United States

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 a dazzling work that weaves together the rhythmic intensity of Latin American melodies, the sultry pulse of Caribbean beats, and the exuberant spirit of carnaval. […]

$10 – $0907

Meshell Ndegeocello: No More Water/The Gospel of James Baldwin

Strathmore

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, and activist, James Baldwin. Inspired by the way Baldwin empowered others through the written word, Ndegeocello uses music as her vehicle to engage others in […]

$28 – $74

Barkaeology Parade

Rock Creek Park, Picnic Grove #10, Beach Dr. NW, Washington, DC 20015 Rock Creek Park, Picnic Grove #10, Beach Dr. NW, Washington, DC, United States

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 of Rock Creek Park in Washington, DC, learn more about the archaeology and history of dog domestication, and see extremely good pups. The parade route […]

Free – $15

Ada Limón and Peter Sís: In Praise of Mystery

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

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 Mystery,” which will be engraved on the Europa Clipper spacecraft that launches to Jupiter and its moons in October 2024. Published as Limón’s debut picture […]

Free

LOOSE ENDS

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

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 a reception to meet the artist from 12 – 4 pm, and will remain on view through October 12th, 2024. Lydia Martin is truly tying […]

Free

Dashain Tihar Fest (DT Fest) 2024

Prince William County Fairgrounds, 10624 Dumfries Rd, Manassas, VA 20112 Prince William County Fairgrounds, 10624 Dumfries Rd, Manassas, VA 20112, Manassas, VA, United States

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 return of DTFEST 2024, a premier festival celebrating the vibrant essence of Nepalese culture. With over two decades of expertise in hosting exceptional events for […]

37th Annual Bark Ball to benefit the Humane Rescue Alliance

washington hilton 1919 Connecticut Ave. NW, Washington, DC, United States

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 enjoy an unforgettable evening filled with wagging tails and red-carpet moments. This unique event celebrates the bond between people and pets, offering a special chance […]

$250 – $500

The Gospel of Meshell Ndegeocello

Strathmore

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 course of Black music for the past 30 years. Here, we discuss Meshell's career with a focus on her recent work, both her tribute […]

Pre-concert event, Free with show ticket; registration required

Dance For All @ Dupont Underground

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

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 our talented Studio Company. Be moved by the evocative music of Emmy Award-winning Blake Neely, composed especially for TWB and this venue. Get your tickets […]

$25

First Alert and Lowe’s Join Forces to Help Families Protect Life’s Moments this Fire Prevention Month

Lowe's All Lowe's Locations in the area, Washington D.C., DC, United States

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 importance of whole home safety, and MyLowe’s Rewards members and their families can build a Firehouse Dog Bank as part of Lowe’s monthly DIY-U Kids’ […]

Free

Jane Franklin Dance Presents: Ruff the Runway – A Tail-Wagging Fashion Fundraiser!

Snouts & Stouts 2709 S. Oakland St., Arlington, VA

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 us on October 14, 2024, at Snouts & Stouts Indoor Dog Park and Bar for a fabulous dog fashion show and fundraiser you won’t want […]

$25

Curtain Call Open Mic – Presented by Capital Cabaret

Mr. Smith's of Georgetown 3205 Water St NW, Washington, DC, United States

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 holiday season! Our monthly cabaret open mic is a great way for singers to put themselves in front of a supportive crowd to gain confidence […]

Free

An Intimate Evening of Chamber Music with the Pressenda Chamber Players

Arts Club of Washington 2017 I Street NW, DC, Washington, DC, United States

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 will feature an enchanting selection of works by Mozart, Barrière, and Arensky, performed by world-class musicians. Program: Mozart: Duo for Violin and Viola Barrière: Duo for Two […]

Hue & Harmony: A Member Exclusive Evening of Color and Design

Tudor Place

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 latest wallpaper design from Farrow & Ball, as well as discuss latest trends, timeless palettes and the art of combining colors and textures to transform […]

Free

“Cultural Practice as an Act of Citizenship. Democracy Needs Us!” A presentation by Dr. Dorothy Kosinski

The Kreeger Museum

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 relating to art and contemporary culture. Dr. Kosinski is the Director Emerita of The Phillips Collection, having served as Vradenburg Director and CEO from 2008 […]

Free

Strauss’ Capriccio with Renée Fleming Noseda conducts Brahms’ First

Kennedy Center Concert Hall

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 Gianandrea Noseda closes the program with Brahms’ radiant Symphony No. 1—a noble, tender, towering masterwork of emotion.

$17 – $119

Honky Tonk Dance with Rusty Sal

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

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 of an all-star cast of Baltimore Americana musicians, Rusty Sal is a sure-fire good time for lovers of classic country. The groove is provided by […]

$15. – $20.

Donated book sale

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 books $2 and under. Sunday: Bring a shopping bag and fill it for $10 or get any book at half-price.

Free

The Thirteen – J.S. Bach: The Motets

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

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 Director Matthew Robertson. In their Dumbarton debut, they present a program, with full choir of sixteen singers and period instruments, of J.S. Bach’s timeless motets, […]

$48

Run For A Better Life 5K and 1 Mile Fun Run

Anacostia Park 1900 Anacostia Drive, Washington, DC, United States

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 starting at the Roller Skating Pavilion. And this year we have added a 1 Mile Fun Run that's free for kids ages 17 and under! […]

Free – $45

Duo Karolina Mikołajczyk & Iwo Jedynecki: Paris 1874

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

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 works of chamber music and transforms them with new voicing, sparkle, and delightfully diverse coloring. In addition to this concert, they will perform in the […]

Free

Sundays@3 presents Sheng-Tsung Wang⬥Jason Love⬥Isaiah Shim Trio

Christ Episcopal Church 6800 Oakland Mills Rd, Columbia, MD, United States

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 • Johannes Brahms: Piano Trio in C Minor • Maurice Ravel: Piano Trio in A Minor

$20 – $22

Washington International Horse Show

Show Place Arena 14900 Pennsylvania Ave., Upper Marlboro, MD, United States

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 prestigious fast-paced and fun event has been an equestrian tradition since 1958, with more than 500 of the top national and international horses and […]

Mixed Media for Young Adults with William Demaria

1675 Wisconsin Ave NW, Washington, DC 20007 1675 Wisconsin Ave NW, Washington, DC, United States

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 from October 23rd through November 20th from 4:40 pm - 6:00 pm.

Armed with the Arts

Capital Turnaround 700 M St SE, Washington, DC 20003, Washington, WA, United States

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 military-connected storytellers, comedians, musicians, and visual artists, offering a powerful evening that reflects the strength and diversity of the veteran community. Whether through side-splitting comedy, […]

$50

Justin Taylor, internationally acclaimed harpsichordist, performs ‘J.S. Bach – Italian Influences’

La Maison Française - Embassy of France 4101 Reservoir Road NW, Washington, DC, United States

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'. This is gorgeous, lyrical music, some featured in Justin Taylor's recent blockbuster album 'Bach&l'Italie'. Don't miss this opportunity to hear this young star perform this […]

Lesser-Known Notables of Oak Hill Cemetery Walking Tour

Oak Hill Cemetery 3001 R Street NW, Washington, DC

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 William W. Corcoran. The cemetery is of the romantic style, the planning and layout working with the land around it, rather than manicuring it into […]

$30

All in Your Pocket: Shooting with an iPhone with Noah Gocial

1675 Wisconsin Ave NW, Washington, DC 20007 1675 Wisconsin Ave NW, Washington, DC, United States

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 photos with just your iPhone.

$50

Spooky Soirée

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

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 and Shadia Hafiz! Enjoy specialty cocktails, appetizers, raffles, and a costume contest with prizes for Naughty, Nice, and Funny — all to support The Keegan […]

$45

Conversations at The Kreeger Museum

The Kreeger Museum

Conversations, a program for individuals with mild to moderate memory disorders and their caregivers, provides a forum for dialogue and connection through art and music. Each hour-long program includes an interactive gallery talk and a musical component. The experience is designed to stimulate reflection, reduce stress, and increase communication and sociability.

Free

Fall Festival on Woodrow Wilson Plaza

Woodrow Wilson Plaza, Ronald Reagan Building and International Trade Center 1300 Pennsylvania Avenue NW, Washington, D.C., United States

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 alive with the colors, sounds and all the feels of fall. Enjoy these fall activities: hay bale maze DJ and dancing strolling characters STEAM Storytime […]

Free

Instructed Open Studio with William Demaria for Adults

1675 Wisconsin Ave NW, Washington, DC 20007 1675 Wisconsin Ave NW, Washington, DC, United States

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 like studio safety, archival storage and presentation, and artwork documentation with guided studio time. Students will be encouraged to try out new art media and […]

Noseda conducts Tchaikovsky’s “Pathétique” Alexei Ogrintchouk plays Raskatov’s Time’s River

Kennedy Center 2700 F St NW, Washington, DC, United States

Tchaikovsky’s “Pathétique” Symphony is a force to be reckoned with—a veritable declaration of forbidden love shrouded in mystery. This impassioned program also features Prokofiev’s evocative Summer Night Suite and Time’s River, an NSO co-commission by Alexander Raskatov. Outstanding Moscow-born oboist Alexei Ogrintchouk takes center stage for Raskatov’s new concerto, described as “a hymn to nature in resonance with […]

$17 – $119

Georgetown Visitation Esprit de Noel 2024

Georgtown Visitation 1534 35TH St NW, Washington, DC

Please join the Georgetown Visitation community for our 54th annual Esprit de Noel Christmas market, Fri., Nov. 1, 11a.m. - 7 p.m. and Sat., Nov. 2, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Get a start on your Christmas shopping at 60+ boutiques and our Festival of Trees, enjoy homemade baked goods and some of DC's favorite […]

Georgetown Visitation Esprit de Noel 2024

Please join the Georgetown Visitation community for our 54th annual Esprit de Noel Christmas market, Fri., Nov. 1, 11a.m. - 7 p.m. and Sat., Nov. 2, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Get a start on your Christmas shopping at 60+ boutiques and our Festival of Trees, enjoy homemade baked goods and some of DC's favorite […]

Madams of DC Walking Tour

Willard Hotel 1401 Pennsylvania Ave. NW, Washington, DC, United States

Washington experienced an unprecedented rise in prostitution during and after the Civil War. During this period, Pennsylvania Avenue became DC's most notorious red light district, from the ramshackle "boarding houses" of Murder Bay to the glamorous pleasure houses of Marble Alley, all within sight of the Capitol. Also, a new profession for women was rising, […]

$30

Fall Fiber Art Show & Sale *by members of the Potomac Fiber Arts Gallery*

Saint Mark Presbyterian Church 10701 Old Georgetown, Road Rockville, MD, United States

Our annual art show and sale is coming soon! It will be on: Saturday, November 2nd, 2024 9:30am--4:00pm at Saint Mark Presbyterian Church 10701 Old Georgetown Road Rockville, MD 20852 All details can be found here, including artists' names, types of art and goods available, directions, contact information, and photos from previous years of the […]

Free

Greater Washington Region Heart Walk

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

On November 2, 2024, join the American Heart Association, Greater Washington Region for the annual Heart Walk, happening at the National Mall. Thousands of walkers, many of whom have survived a lifechanging heart event, live with a heart condition, or love someone who’s affected by cardiovascular disease, will convene to learn about how to protect […]

Free

Dirt Diggers

Tudor Place

Join fellow garden lovers and the Tudor Place garden team and help eradicate invasive species. Learn to identify non-native, invasive species of plants and help the garden team on their mission to keep them out of the historic garden. Suggested attire includes long pants and sleeves, gloves and sturdy boots or sneakers. Tools will be […]

Members/Non-Members: Free

Early Max Fleischer Animations: Koko the Clown

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

Live accompaniment by Ben Model, piano. Join us for a special screening of Max Fleischer’s landmark Out of the Inkwell, a program of silent, animated short films with Koko the Clown. Renowned early animator Max Fleischer and his studio were behind iconic cartoon characters like Betty Boop and Popeye. They also pioneered notable techniques that […]

Free

Top Shelf: Best of the Year #15

Capital Turnaround 700 M St SE, Washington, DC 20003, Washington, WA, United States

This year marks the 15th Anniversary of Story District's Top Shelf, a show that began as a way to recognize great talent, showcase storytelling at its best, and bring our community together to celebrate the year. Over the years, Top Shelf has become a point of pride for those who have been selected, inspiration for […]

$25

Tribal Voices

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

Join the Glen Echo Park Partnership for Arts & Culture and the National Park Service’s George Washington Memorial Parkway as we honor the culture and history of Native Americans with the presentation of Tribal Voices: A Native American Heritage Celebration on Sunday, November 3, 2024 from 1pm to 4pm in the Park’s historic Bumper Car […]

Free

United States Navy Band Clarinets!

Cavalry Lutheran Church 9545 Georgia Avenue, Silver Spring, MD, United States

Join your United States Navy Band clarinet section for an afternoon of chamber music at the Calvary Lutheran Church! As one of their most unique concerts, the Chamber Music Recital Series features Navy musicians in solo and small group performances. This concert will showcase the Navy Band's talented clarinet section using instruments ranging from the […]

Free

Profs & Pints DC: A World Heritage of Tattooing

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

Profs and Pints DC presents: “A World Heritage of Tattooing,” with Lars Krutak, DC-based anthropologist, research associate at the Museum of International Folk Art, author or editor of several books on tattooing around the world, and former host of the Discovery Channel's Tattoo Hunter. Since time immemorial, astonishingly diverse forms of tattooing have been produced […]

$13.50 – $17.

Profs & Pints DC: Your Prep for the 2024 Election Results

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

Profs and Pints DC presents: “Your Prep for the 2024 Election Results,” a look at the power and limitations of political polls as voting results come in, with Michael Bailey, […]

$13.50 – $17.

AU Chorus – Tree of Peace

Katzen Arts Center 4400 Massachusetts Ave NW, Washington, United States

Casey Cook, director Barbara Wilkinson, pianist Regardless of the outcome of the 2024 election, we can all agree that we've been through some trying times over the past few years. Tree of Peace offers a moment of respite—a musical sanctuary where harmony can take root and flourish in our lives, if only for an evening. […]

$10 – $55

In Conversation: linn meyers and Anne Reeve

The Kreeger Museum

About linn meyers: linn meyers divides her time between Washington, DC, and Los Angeles, CA. meyers’s works have been shown in public and private venues including the Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden, the Smithsonian American Art Museum, and the Phillips Collection, Washington, DC, the Hammer Museum, Los Angeles, the Drawing Center and Sandra Gering Inc., […]

$15

AU Chorus – Tree of Peace

Katzen Arts Center 4400 Massachusetts Ave NW, Washington, United States

Casey Cook, director Barbara Wilkinson, pianist Regardless of the outcome of the 2024 election, we can all agree that we've been through some trying times over the past few years. Tree of Peace offers a moment of respite—a musical sanctuary where harmony can take root and flourish in our lives, if only for an evening. […]

$10 – $55

Hungarian Musical Masterpieces – National Chamber Ensemble

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

The exciting NCE 2024-25 Season opens with music of Hungary's famous composers: Bela Bartok, Ernst von Dohnanyi, Franz Liszt and more. A great way to experience music of Hungary and get a taste of their culture. Guest host for this performance will be US State Dept Acting Director, Foreign Service Board of Examiners Yolanda Kerney. […]

$20

Impressionism Beyond Paris: A Global Perspective

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

Dive deeper into the exhibition Paris 1874: The Impressionist Moment with presentations and discussion that examine the impact of Impressionism beyond the French capital. This program was organized by the National Gallery of Art’s Center for Advanced Study in the Visual Arts with exhibition curators Mary Morton and Kimberly A. Jones. Program Welcome and Opening […]

Free

Echoes of Navy Yard Veterans Day Walking Tour

In honor of Veterans Day join Off the Mall Tours for a unique walking tour: Echoes of the Navy Yard. The Navy Yard is DC’s oldest neighborhood, and was also one of the largest sources of employment, the entry point into the capital, the final destination of DC’s first mass transit system, and much more. […]

$20 – $30

Profs & Pints DC: Dead Men Tell Tales

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

Profs and Pints DC presents: “Dead Men Tell Tales,” an examination of what happens to our bodies after we die and the stories our corpses then tell, with Rhys Williams, forensic anthropologist and assistant professor in forensic science at Loyola University Maryland. Ever wondered what happens after an unidentified body has been found in the […]

$13.50 – $17.