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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 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.
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 […]
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 […]
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. […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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’ […]
A lawyer obsessed with a curse that he believes has been cast over him and his family by the spectre of a Woman in Black engages a skeptical young actor to help him tell his terrifying story and exorcise the fear that grips his soul. It all begins innocently enough, but then, as they reach […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 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 […]
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.
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 […]
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 • Johannes Brahms: Piano Trio in C Minor • Maurice Ravel: Piano Trio in A Minor
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 […]
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 and Shadia Hafiz! Enjoy specialty cocktails, appetizers, raffles, and a costume contest with prizes for Naughty, Nice, and Funny — all to support The Keegan […]
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.
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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" […]
Murmuration and Solas Nua present Summertime, a live performance enhanced through headphones in an intimate, storytelling experience. This production offers a fresh spin of a romance story with one partner’s […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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, […]
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. […]
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 […]
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. […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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, […]
Day With(out) Art is an international day of action and awareness that was first organized in 1989 by a group of artists who were responding to the AIDS crisis. This […]
Join us for a lively discussion as scholars and museum professionals address racist imagery in the collections of Georgetown University and Tudor Place. Artwork has played a role in constructing […]
Profs and Pints DC presents: “Poets of the First World War,” on the lives and legacies of writers whose accounts from the trenches changed how we put warfare into words, […]
The Berliner Philharmoniker is one of the world’s most acclaimed and well-respected orchestras. Founded in 1882, the virtuoso ensemble makes Washington Performing Arts its first stop of their 2024 United States tour under the baton of conductor Kirill Petrenko. Hear Sergei Rachmaninoff’s haunting Isle of the Dead, depicting the transition of souls to the afterlife […]
Join instructor Jeneen Piccuirro for a one hour all-levels yoga practice in our serene outdoor Sculpture Garden. Please bring your own yoga mat, water, and any other yoga props you wish to use. During practice, please refrain from using your phone and taking photos to ensure everyone's privacy.
Drawing inspiration from America’s 250th anniversary, Sounds of US is an immersive new music festival that asks patrons to imagine the future they want to live in for the next 250 years. Created and curated by Jennifer Koh, the one-day festival will fill The REACH with nonstop music and visual art with four mainstage concerts […]
The critical accolades afforded to Seth Parker Woods are striking and illustrative. Described as a cellist of “power and grace” by The Guardian and of “prodigious technical gifts and sharp […]
Don't miss this special Dual Dance Extravaganza deal! On November 17, 2024, enjoy a dance-filled afternoon at Glen Echo Park with a Cajun dance in the Bumper Car Pavilion and a Waltz in the Spanish Ballroom. Grab a discounted Dual Dance Ticket which allows you to go straight from one dance to the other! Cajun […]
The DC Concert Orchestra kicks off its 2024-25 season with Reflections, the first in its three-part Metamorphosis series exploring the stages of composers’ maturation and the progression of classical music styles. On the […]
Chopin: 4 Mazurkas, Op. 68 and Sonata No. 1 in C minor, Op. 4 Beethoven: Appassionata Sonata, Op. 57 …and more!
Profs and Pints DC presents: “The Six Wives of Henry VIII,” with Amy Leonard, associate professor of history at Georgetown University and scholar of women during the early modern period. […]
Join us for an evening of exquisite music performed by world-renowned French harpsichordist Christophe Rousset. He plays elegant, charming works of the French High Baroque by François Couperin, J-B. Antoine […]
Join us for an in-depth presentation on wall paintings by Franciscan friars in the American Southwest and the Yucatán Peninsula from the 16th and 17th centuries. Created by two mission […]
HOLIDAY ART SHOW & SALE November 23, 2024 - January 5, 2025 | Glen Echo Park Partnership Galleries OPENING RECEPTION: Saturday, November 23, 6 - 8pm Join us for Glen […]
Get into the holiday spirit with Temple Sinai Women of Reform Judaism’s annual Holiday Mart, which takes place on Sunday, November 24 from 9am - 4 pm at Temple Sinai […]
Regularly noted as one of the world’s most versatile and virtuosic orchestras, the Amsterdam-based Royal Concertgebouw Orchestra makes its first return to Washington in five years, conducted by 28-year-old Finnish phenomenon Klaus Mäkelä, also the incoming music director of the Chicago Symphony Orchestra. The concert opens with a new composition by resident composer and Pulitzer […]
DC native Cyanotype artist Ella Barnes is hosting a 7-day pop-up exhibition, titled "Painting with Sunlight," from November 24 - December 1, 2024, at Grace Street Collective. Ella’s work has […]
Hyatt Regency Chesapeake Bay Golf Resort, Spa and Marina is hosting an extravagant Thanksgiving meal at its Water’s Edge Grill. The buffet will feature a wide selection of classic holiday […]
It's easy to forget, but individual artists and galleries are small businesses too! On Small Business Saturday this year, stop by Glen Echo Park to support its resident artists, plus invited guest artists from throughout the DMV. Stop by our Holiday Art Show & Sale to shop for everyone on your holiday list! The show […]
Premiering seven videos reflecting the emotional spectrum of living with HIV today from VisualAIDS, with a special screening of “Funebration,” the 1992 video documentary by Maureen Leak of David Bethuel […]
Join us for a festive evening of creativity and fun at our in-person event located at 2017 I St NW. Decorate holiday ornaments while enjoying wine and light refreshments. This […]
An original work by Keegan favorite Matthew J. Keenan, AN IRISH CAROL is an homage to Dickens’ classic – told as only the Irish can. This comic and touching play, set in a modern Dublin pub, follows one evening in the life of David, a wealthy pub owner who has lost touch with his own […]
The world comes to #WashingtonDC this December! Join us for the 11th Annual Winternational Embassy Showcase at #RRBITC, hosted by #WTCDC on December 5! Immerse yourself in a cultural journey […]
Join us for an unforgettable evening of wine exploration! Experience a curated selection of exquisite wines, each with its own unique story to tell. From crisp whites to bold reds, our expert sommeliers will guide you through the art of tasting, revealing the subtle flavors and aromas that make each wine special. Whether you're a […]
Every December, the cold rolls in and we seek comfort and joy in the warm embrace of the holiday season. We present to you the perennial Georgetown favorite, A Celtic […]
Gather with family and friends at Glen Echo Park for kids' holiday crafts, music, and open studios and galleries! Activities include: *Holiday-themed children's arts and crafts; *Musical performances including holiday songs by young Adventure Theatre MTC performers and Washington Conservatory of Music Suzuki Strings; *The Holiday Art Show & Sale in the Partnership Galleries, featuring […]
Christmastime is coming! Join Thomas Circle Singers (TCS) on Saturday, December 7th for a musical celebration of the Christmas spirit. Tickets are $30 ($25 for students and seniors). A […]
Our twice-a-year open house for friends and neighbors. Live music. Studio art to browse and purchase.
The 2024 Rajiv Vaidya Memorial Lecture is presented by filmmaker Mira Nair, followed by a special screening of her 1988 award-winning Salaam Bombay! India and the World: East, West, and […]
Aru Dell'Arte Dance Company is bringing The Nutcracker into the 21st century. Once upon a time - more than magic was about to happen the night before Christmas. This show […]
Yaaaaawn—it’s almost time to go sleep for the winter. Young learners aged 18 months to four years old and their caregivers will learn about hibernation and the animals that experience […]
Voltage Control invites you to a hands-on, interactive experience designed for facilitators eager to refine their skills. Whether you’re an experienced facilitator or just beginning your journey, this Practice Playground […]
