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“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

The Woman in Black

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 […]

$44 – $54

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

The Cashmere Sale Pop Up

7770 Woodmont Ave, Bethesda, MD 20814 7770 Woodmont Avenue, Bethesda, Maryland, United States

Please stop by our pop up between October 20th and December 13 and shop high quality cashmere at reasonable prices.

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

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

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 […]

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, professor of American government at Georgetown University and author of Polling at a Crossroads: Rethinking Modern Survey Research. Profs and Pints is staging the perfect […]

$13.50 – $17.

The Second City’s Dance Like There’s Black People Watching

Woolly Mammoth Theatre Company

From the creators of Black Side of the Moon and She the People, The Second City returns to Woolly Mammoth, now delivering a dose of brilliant Black Joy. The hilarious […]

$35 – $47

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.

Day With(out) Art

Smithsonian's National Portrait Gallery

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 year, the National Portrait Gallery will mark the day by removing four works of art from its walls and presenting a series of short films […]

Free

Landmark Lecture: Concealed to Revealed: Confronting Racist Imagery in Museum Collections

Georgetown University Hariri Building Fourth Floor, Washington, DC, United States

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 racism for centuries. Objects with racist imagery can range from white supremacist iconography to anti-Black caricatures. Museums can use this imagery to address historical injustices […]

Free

Profs & Pints DC: Poets of the First World War

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

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, with Christopher Hamner, associate professor of history at George Mason University and author of Enduring Battle: American Soldiers in Three Wars, 1776-1945. The murderous realities […]

$13.50 – $17.

Museum of Illusions: Join us for Paint, Play & Pour!

WHAT: The Museum of Illusions Washington DC (927 H Street NW) is excited to debut its new weekly Paint, Play, and Pour series, starting this week on November 7, 2024. […]

Washington Performing Arts presents The Berliner Philharmoniker

Kennedy Center Concert Hall

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 […]

$140 – $300

Yoga in the Sculpture Garden

The Kreeger Museum

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.

$30

Kennedy Center: Fortas, Sounds of US

The REACH at the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts 2700 F Street NW, Washington, DC, United States

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 […]

Seth Parker Woods – Innovative & genre-bending music for solo cello

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

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 intellect” by The New York Times, Mr. Woods is a singular and powerful artist. His programming, and indeed his playing, challenge listeners to examine their […]

$48

Dual Dance Extravaganza

Glen Echo Park 7300 MacArthur Blvd Glen Echo, MD 20812 7300 MacArthur BLVD, Glen Echo, MD, United States

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 […]

$15 – $35

DC Concert Orchestra “Reflections”

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

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 program: Samuel Coleridge-Taylor Petite Suite de Concert, Op. 77 Arthur Honegger Concerto da Camera with soloists Teri Manolio (flute) and Rhett Summers (English horn) Johannes Brahms Symphony No. […]

Profs & Pints DC: The Six Wives of Henry VIII

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

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. “Divorced, beheaded, died; divorced, beheaded, survived.” This six-word rhyme is often all anyone knows or remembers about the six wives of Henry the Eighth. It’s […]

$13.50 – $17.

Legendary harpsichordist Christophe Rousset plays ‘Music of the French Baroque’

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

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 Forqueray, and Nicolas Pancrace Royer. This will be a glorious concert held in the lovely setting of the Embassy of France - La Maison Française!

Scrappy Art History: Reconstituting Franciscan Visual Strategies in the Maya and Pueblo Worlds

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

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 programs separated by thousands of miles and nearly a century, these murals were made to indoctrinate Indigenous communities into the Catholic faith. This talk will […]

Free

Opening Reception: Holiday Art Show & Sale

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

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 Echo Park’s annual Holiday Art Show & Sale! With so many unique gifts, the Holiday Art Show & Sale is a great place to shop […]

Free

TSWRJ Holiday Mart 2024

temple sinai 3100 Military Road, NW, Washington, DC, District of Columbia

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 3100 Military Road, NW, Washington, DC 20015. We’re bringing festive fun for the whole family with exciting kids' activities, including a performance by a famous […]

Free

Washington Performing Arts presents: The Royal Concertgebouw Orchestra

Kennedy Center Concert Hall

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 […]

$65 – $125

Painting with Sunlight | A pop-up exhibition in Georgetown

Elizabeth Street Collective 3210 Grace St NW, Washington, DC, United States

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 garnered acclaim for its innovative approach to Cyanotype, blending natural light, shadow, and sculpture to create ethereal, dimensional artworks. This unique collection of 20 framed […]

Free

Thanksgiving Buffet at Hyatt Regency Chesapeake Bay

Hyatt Regency Chesapeake Bay Golf Resort, Spa and Marina MD, United States

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 dishes including slow cooked stuffed prime rib, balsamic Dijon ham with a brown sugar glaze, roasted turkey, sweet potato casserole, and more. Diners can also […]

$5 – $79.95

Shop Arts Saturday

Glen Echo Park 7300 MacArthur Blvd Glen Echo, MD 20812 7300 MacArthur BLVD, Glen Echo, MD, United States

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 […]

Free

Red Reminds Me…REPAST

David Bethuel Jamieson Studio House at Walbridge 3229 WALBRIDGE PL, NW, Washington, DC, United States

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 Jamieson’s memorial service at Wheelock Mountain Farm; digitized 2024 at the DC Library’s Memory Lab.

Sip & Sleigh Holiday: An Arts Club of Washington Sip & Paint Event

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

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 workshop is lead by local artist, Karen La Du and will feature a custom wine presentation. Support The Arts Club of Washington by purchasing ornaments […]

$40.00

An Irish Carol

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

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 […]

$54 – $64

11th Annual Winternational Embassy Showcase

Ronald Reagan Building and International Trade Center 1300 Pennsylvania Ave., Washington, DC, United States

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 with 60+ embassies offering authentic tastings, interactive displays, and stunning handcrafts from around the globe. Explore the vibrant traditions that make each country unique—this is […]

Free

A Celtic Christmas

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

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 Christmas, returning once again to the Dumbarton stage and continuing the beloved tradition that stretches over four decades. The Barnes and Hampton Celtic Consort transports […]

$48.00

Winter’s Eve

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

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 […]

Free

Christmas with Thomas Circle Singers

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

  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 livestream is also available for a suggested donation of $15. The program will feature modern choral masterworks including Abbie Betinis’ “Carol of the Stranger,” Zanaida […]

$25 – $30

Rajiv Vaidya Memorial Lecture 2024: Mira Nair

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

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 Coming Full Circle Academy Award–nominated director Mira Nair is best known for her groundbreaking films that cross borders of all kinds: Salaam Bombay!, winner of […]

Free

Modern Nutcracker Ballet – Christmas Legend

Artspace Silver Spring 801 Sligo Avenue, Silver Spring,, MD, United States

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 presents themes of human compassion, love, and friendships while spinning a well-known holiday tale and putting out fun, cool vibes. Staged and choreographed by Ukrainian-American […]

$20 – $50

Tudor Tots: Time to Hibernate! The Long Sleep

Tudor Place

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 it. Tots will also sing songs and participate in a group story time and a craft. All children must be accompanied by an adult. Pre-registration […]

$6.50

Heifetz Holiday Concert

Returning to The Kreeger Museum for an annual favorite, the Heifetz Holiday Concert features five sensational young artists of the world-renowned Heifetz International Music Institute, an organization dedicated to the artistic growth and career development of young musicians. Join us for a glass of wine before the concert. Complimentary valet parking will be provided.

$35 – $40

Gordon Parks: Early Documentaries

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

Delve deeper into the work of Gordon Parks. Widely known for his work as a photographer, Parks was also a documentary filmmaker. Programmed in conjunction with the exhibition Gordon Parks: Camera Portraits from the Corcoran Collection. Films by Gordon Parks: Harlem Family and other shorts, Saturday, December 14, 2:00 p.m. Introduced by Philip Brookman, curator […]

Free

Transcendental Light Orchestra

Glen Echo Park 7300 MacArthur Blvd Glen Echo, MD 20812 7300 MacArthur BLVD, Glen Echo, MD, United States

Glen Echo Park Partnership for Arts & Culture presents Transcendental Light Orchestra performing a live music concert in our Ballroom Back Room on December 14th, 2024. Two performances: 7:00 pm and 9:00 pm. Transcendental Light Orchestra (TLO) brings together a diverse group of musicians to create a multi-layered sound from eclectic influences across the spectrum. […]

$15 – $30

A Candlelight Christmas

It’s the most wonderful time of the year! Join The Washington Chorus in celebrating the 15th Anniversary of its annual “A Candlelight Christmas,” ringing in the holiday season with joy, […]

$15

Helicon: Winter Solstice – bluegrass and folk for Christmas and beyond

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

Ken Kolodner | Robin Bullock | Chris Norman Ken & Brad Kolodner Quartet with Rachel Eddy | Charm City Junction with Scottish National Fiddle Champion Elke Baker and 6-time North American Step Dance Champ Jonathon Srour The rhythms and tunes of the Irish musical canon have sojourned all over the world, but most especially to […]

$48.00

Jane Franklin Dance

Theatre on the Run 3700 S Four Mile Run Drive, Arlington, VA, United States

Arlington-based Jane Franklin Dance will close 2024 at the intimate black box venue Theatre on the Run, with commissioned works by six choreographers. -Dressed Up by Kelsey Rohr flirts with aggression, sensuality, and passion. Inspired by the work of visual artist Donna McCullough from the NVFAA Athenaeum exhibit “Women’s Work,” it is danced to “Turkish […]

$23 – $25

14th World Gastroenterology, IBD & Hepatology Conference

Dubai Holiday Inn Dubai Al Barsha, UAE, Dubai, Dubai, United Arab Emirates

On behalf of UCG, we extend a warm greeting in welcoming you to the 14th World Gastroenterology, IBD & Hepatology Conference happening during December 17-19, 2024 in Dubai, UAE & Online. The theme of the Conference “Discovering new treatments, and advancing medical knowledge in Gastroenterology, IBD and Hepatology”. It is an auspicious time to make […]

$299

Everlasting Light: Singing the Story of Christmas

Museum of the Bible 400 4th St. SW, Washington, United States

Create memories that last a lifetime at Everlasting Light: Singing the Story of Christmas. From December 19 through December 21, this concert will be coming to Museum of the Bible, […]

$35 – $85

The DMV Speaks

The Kreeger Museum

Please join us for a panel discussion with artists included in The DMV Collects the DMV, Wesley Clark, Mary Early, Edgar Endress, and Helen Frederick, and moderated by Guest Curator […]

$15

New Restorations: The ’80s Rewind

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

These three recent restorations of feature films from the 1980s highlight the work of iconic and seasoned filmmakers Miloš Forman, Wim Wenders, and Robert Frank. With their own disparate yet […]

Free

The Gift of Music

Rachel M. Schlesinger Concert Hall and Arts Center 4915 East Campus Drive, Alexandria, VA, United States

It's Alexandria's favorite holiday musical tradition! Celebrate the season with family and friends. Join conductor James Ross and the Alexandria Symphony for carols, classics, and sparkling holiday favorites. Plus, special […]

$22

A Candlelight Christmas

Kennedy Center Concert Hall

It’s the most wonderful time of the year! Join The Washington Chorus in celebrating the 15th Anniversary of its annual “A Candlelight Christmas,” ringing in the holiday season with joy, […]

$15