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Using acrylic paint on glass and gel plates, participants will create expressive prints in both black & white and color. Drawing inspiration from abstract expressionist artists, the process encourages accessing […]
The American University Symphony Orchestra will play a variety of well-known classics from the Romantic era. The program will begin with Hector Berlioz' Hungarian March from "The Damnation of Faust," […]
Sherrilyn Ifill, professor of law and founding director of the 14th Amendment Center for Law and Democracy at Howard University, will deliver a Douglass Center for Leadership Through the Humanities […]
Most artists who try to paint are pretty good at drawing but struggle with the transition between drawing and painting. Fortunately, every artist, even going back hundreds of years, has […]
The future of fashion and textiles calls for both reflection and innovation. As the industry faces the challenges of overproduction, waste and cultural erosion, new opportunities are emerging to rethink […]
2025 marks the 25th Anniversary of Heroines of Washington. More than just an awards gala, this initiative celebrates women who make a meaningful impact beyond their job titles. This year we look forward to a beautiful evening, recognizing female leaders whose service makes a difference in our communities. Over 20 finalists will be recognized, and […]
Walk to your neighborhood museum for a fun, family-friendly celebration of art, music, and architecture! This event is free and open to all with live jazz music and art-making activities. […]
Come help us celebrate the launch of Davon Moseley's debut cookbook, LET'S GET INTO IT: 130+ Comfort Food Recipes for Novice Cooks. The charismatic and wildly popular food content creator […]
DC area's own Davon Moseley (the wildly popular "Royale Eats" TikTok creator) will be at B&N Georgetown talking about his rise to fame and the best comfort food. Come celebrate with us!
As we celebrate four decades of unwavering dedication to supporting victims of crime, we invite you to join us in this momentous occasion that promises to be filled with inspiration, […]
The National Chamber Ensemble (NCE) launches its 2025–2026 season with Parisian Dreams: Ravel and Saint-Saëns. This elegant evening transports audiences to the glamour and charm of turn-of-the-century Paris in a […]
From the American Revolution to Afghanistan, casualties of war arrive at the Pearly Gates, each one a ghostly witness to the 250-year history of the U.S. Marine Corps. Will these […]
The Gaithersburg Artist Collective's ever-popular, and much anticipated holiday show, "Treasures of the Season", runs from November 4th, 2025 to January 4th, 2026 at our gallery, Artists on Market. This […]
A one-night celebration of JET magazine’s legendary “Beauty of the Week.” Hosted by Chris Murray and special guest Jayne Kennedy at 1310 Kitchen & Bar.
Join us for the Albert H. Small D.C. History Symposium showcasing emerging scholars and their cutting-edge research on Washington, D.C. Held in honor of Mr. Small, who donated his vast […]
Food brings people together but not always how you’d expect. Behind every favorite dish, there’s tension, tradition, chaos, or comfort. Sometimes all of it at once. This show is about […]
A free one-hour talk given by Nikki O'Hagan, a Christian Science Practitioner and Lecturer. Christian Science explains Jesus' healings and teachings, giving us a new understanding of God and enabling […]
Nov.15-16, 2025 DONATED BOOK SALE Sponsored by the Georgetown Library Friends Thousands of high-quality used books for sale 100% newly donated -- no holdovers from other sales, no library culls. […]
Join us for Glen Echo Park’s annual Holiday Art Show & Sale! With so many unique gifts, it’s a great place to shop for everyone on your holiday list! The […]
Join us for 'Cooking for Peace' and transform the way you perceive food! We all know the phrase you are what you eat, but we usually just think of the […]
Before it was a part of Washington, DC, Georgetown was an independent, bustling port city. At one point African Americans counted for as much as 30% of the Georgetown population. […]
In collaboration with Elijah Jamal Balbed, The Kreeger Museum is honored and thrilled to present Jazz at The Kreeger, a series that furthers our mission to share music across the […]
Join us for a moving and memorable evening of music, history, and culture as one of the world’s oldest Ukrainian male choirs takes the stage. For over six decades, the […]
One Night. One Voice. One Cry — Revive Us Lord! Join 10x Grammy nominee Tauren Wells, dynamic worship duo Garett & Kate, pastor/ founder of AWAKE America Dr. Michael Youssef […]
Zoom meeting, free for members of JGSGW. Nonmembers may register to attend for a fee of $10 The author of "How My Grandfather Stole a Shoe and Survived the Holocaust […]
Join us as the DCCO launches its 2025-26 season, themed "A World Mosaic", with "Musical Hues". On the program:: - Carl Nielsen Helios Overture - Dmitri Shostakovich Piano Concerto No. […]
Join us as the DCCO launches its 2025-26 season, themed A World Mosaic, with Musical Hues presenting the following works: - Carl Nielsen Helios Overture - Dmitri Shostakovich Piano Concerto No. 2, May Lim, Piano […]
Join Woodley House for a night at the movies! Our annual Movie Benefit raises critical funds to support Washingtonians who face mental illness and the risk of chronic homelessness. On […]
Watch short films that feature Indigenous stories and perspectives from across the Western Hemisphere. The museum’s Native Cinema Showcase is an annual celebration of the best in Native film. This […]
Join us for a panel discussion featuring artists and Anonymous Was a Woman grant recipients Jae Ko, linn meyers, Joyce J. Scott, and Renée Stout, Gaby Collins-Fernandez, and Anonymous Was […]
Join us for The Hoya’s 105th Anniversary Gala November 22 at Planet Word from 9 p.m. to midnight. Meet current staff, graduates and friends of The Hoya for a night […]
A heart-rending opus by acclaimed Jerusalem-based composer Danny Paller and NYTimes Jerusalem bureau staffer/researcher Myra Noveck, NOVEMBER 4 marks the 30th anniversary of an assassination that radically altered the course of […]
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 […]
For Day With(out) Art 2025, Visual AIDS announces Meet Us Where We’re At, a program of six videos that forefront the experiences of drug users and harm reduction practices as […]
Get the latest updates from the front lines of Parkinson’s science, including emerging therapies, clinical trials, and the search for a cure. Ideal for anyone who wants to stay informed […]
Profs and Pints DC presents: “The Life of Frankenstein,” on the birth, evolution and impact of a tale of man-made monstrosity, with Bernard Welt, an emeritus professor of arts and […]
As the sun sets earlier and more lights are turned on, how did people of the past see in the dark? Early learners aged 18 months to 4 years old […]
Wednesday, December 3 to 17, 4 to 6 P.M. Crash course in frame making just in time for the holidays! Art always makes the best presents for the holidays. The […]
Wednesday, December 3 to 17, 4 to 6 P.M. Crash course in frame making just in time for the holidays! Art always makes the best presents for the holidays. The […]
Continuing a beloved tradition for the winter holidays, Folger Consort celebrates with festive music from Spain and Portugal. The performance will showcase lush, multi-voiced choral compositions set to sacred texts […]
Make your holiday shopping special and support Indigenous artists. Visitors will have the unique opportunity to purchase traditional and contemporary handcrafted artworks, including beadwork, jewelry, paintings, photography, pottery, and sculpture. […]
Join MZ Wallace for a festive celebration on December 6! MZ Wallace is officially open! Stop by the new store and get in the holiday spirit with complimentary hot chocolate, […]
When the lights go out during Chanukah, Max and family begin sharing songs, stories, and traditions – only to discover the lights they needed and the miracles they searched for […]
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 […]
Experience an evening at Tudor Place this holiday season. This program provides an opportunity to tour the holiday installation after hours and see Tudor Place as generations before did once […]
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 […]
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 […]
Ch/Art (Chevy Chase Art) is thrilled to announce the opening of its upcoming juried art exhibition, Finding Joy, on December 8, 2025, at the Friendship Heights Village Center in Chevy […]
Join us for a festive fete "Tudor" style at this annual after hours holiday event.
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, […]
Join the Omni Shoreham Hotel for its second tree lighting of the season on December 12 from 3–5 PM ET—a family-friendly celebration complete with a visit from Santa. Merry, the […]
Join Mistress of Ceremonies, Myss Brown Sugga, comedian and singer/songwriter Richard Siegel from Alpha House, and BET comic William Troxler at The Sidebar Speakeasy @ ON ST ELMO, 4915 Saint […]
Just Breath Escape the relentless busyness of life & phones by joining us for our half-day silent gadget-free retreats. In a world that never stops buzzing, you’ll discover or rediscover […]
The Metropolitan School of the Arts (MSA) is thrilled to announce its highly anticipated holiday production of The Nutcracker, featuring special guest artists from one of the nation's leading companies, […]
Celebrate this holiday season with the U.S. Air Force Band. This concert will feature the Concert Band and Singing Sergeants performing timeless renditions of holiday favorites with special guests and […]
NYT bestselling author Stefan Fatsis joins Planet Word for a delightfully word-nerdy evening as he shares his latest book, Unabridged: The Thrill of (and Threat to) the Modern Dictionary. Explore […]
Event: Destiny vs. D'Souza: Battle for the Capitol Date: December 13, 2025 Location: Hook Hall — 3400 Georgia Ave NW, Washington, DC 20010 Debate Start Time: 5:00 PM This event will feature a major […]
You are cordially invited to Cupboard's Cabaret Holiday Spectacular. Feast your eyes, mind, body, and spirit on a night of profoundly absurd tomfoolery. Located at KBird (inside The Studio on […]
Experience an evening at Tudor Place this holiday season. This program provides an opportunity to tour the holiday installation after hours and see Tudor Place as generations before did once […]
In an exploration of how artists have depicted Christmas across centuries, senior lecturer David Gariff will examine the symbolism, technique, and historical context of works of art by Duccio, Fra […]
Celebrate the season with a relaxing and creative origami workshop! In this 1.5-hour class, you’ll learn simple folding techniques to create beautiful paper ornaments. These festive designs can be used […]
Come to the Georgetown Neighborhood Library to enjoy the beloved 1995 film adaptation of Jane Austen's classic novel as part of a celebration of her 250th birthday.
AIDS QUILT BLOCK 4395 MADE BY FRIEND & FRIENDS OF 4TH STREET, WASHINGTON, DC, 1996, COMES TO ARTIST'S LAST STUDIO HOUSE THROUGH THE AIDS MEMORIAL QUILT COMMUNITY DISPLAY PROGRAM AND […]
In The Fountain Inn’s private Provenance Tasting Room, experience an intimate four-course dinner inspired by the spirit and story of Provenance Bourbon. Each course is artfully created by our culinary […]
Utilitarian Conferences Committee Experts invites Probiotics, Gut Health, Physicians, fellows, physician assistants, nurses, allied health professionals specializing in Probiotics & Gut Health, internal medicine and other interested Probiotics, Gut Health […]
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 […]
The DC Department of Insurance, Securities and Banking presents a workshop on fraud trends and how to protect yourself.
Elijah Jamal Balbed returns to Jazz at the Kreeger for his annual holiday concert with the quartet and guest vocalist from New York City Kieran Brown! Tickets now include admission […]
Tour 5pm. Winners Announced 7pm Join us — in festive attire — the last Saturday before Christmas for an evening of sparkle, wonder, holiday cheer, and holiday treats as we […]
Don’t miss The Talent Machine Company’s annual Holiday Spectacular, Dec. 12 through 23! Evening and matinee performances available! This year’s show – A Merry Mix-Up – promises to be an […]
The beloved annual NCE tradition returns with a joyful celebration for the whole family featuring Leroy Anderson’s iconic Sleigh Ride, music from Tchaikovsky's , The Nutcracker, and works by Vivaldi, […]
Join the Choirs of the Church of the Presidents for this beloved holiday tradition! Join the Choirs of St. John's, Lafayette Square "The Church of the Presidents" for a beloved […]
Celebrate NYE at the newly renovated Lady Madison in DC with dinner, live music, dancing & a midnight champagne toast. Step into 2026 in style at Lady Madison, DC’s newest […]
4 Weeks Adults and Beginners 3 Participants There are a lot less steps involved in making a frame from scratch for a painting than to make a frame for works on paper. That being said, there still are a couple of tricks that are helpful to know to make a frame by hand at a […]
Wednesday, January 7- February 25th, 6:30 to 8:30 P.M. Have you ever wondered how and why the impressionist painted the way they did? Would you like to learn to paint […]
Printmaking with Recycled Materials: Tetrapack, Styrofoam and found objects Friday, and Saturday January 9 and 10, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. The first day we will explore a wonderful […]
Stop by the museum anytime between 12:30 and 4:30 p.m. for a hands-on program inspired by the exhibition Source Material: Lessons in Responsible Fashion. Led by Chesapeake Fibershed, this mini […]
Saturday, January 10th | 3 pm ET 3040 M St. NW | Washington, DC 3rd floor Join us in person to welcome Ben Markovits who will be in conversation with […]
Step into Time, a breathtaking immersive experience by the UK-based art collective Luxmuralis, making its Washington, DC debut at Washington National Cathedral. This one-of-a-kind experience invites you to explore humanity’s […]
New Year, Who Dis? Some stories start with a plan. Others start with a breakup, a burnout, or a late-night idea that won’t shut up. This show is about the […]
Georgetown B&N hosts thriller authors Christina Kovac and Angie Kim on Kovac's new Georgetown thriller WATCH US FALL What better way to get introduced to a new Georgetown thriller than […]
The Poe Toaster is dead, murdered at the grave of Edgar Allan Poe and his killer is on the loose. Solve the mystery for Poe's birthday! For decades, a mysterious visitor known only as the Poe Toaster crept through the cemetery on the eve of Poe's Birthday, leaving three roses and a glass of cognac at the […]
The Glen Echo Park Partnership is thrilled to present a swing dance to live music from the Daryl Davis Band. International recording artist, author, actor, and band leader, Daryl Davis was born in the Electric Blues Capital of the world, Chicago. He moved to Washington, DC, to earn his Bachelor of Music Degree from Howard […]
Across the country, books are being challenged, restricted, and removed — but stories still deserve to be heard. Social Art and Culture, along with Mid-Atlantic Arts, WPFW, We Act Radio, and Cozy Black Girl Book Club, present UNBANNED, an afternoon event centered on banned books, creative freedom, and the power of access to information. Join […]
Call for entries for the 2026 Saturday 'Visiter' Awards opens January 19, 2026, Edgar Allan Poe's birthday! Deadline for entry May 30, 2026. Visit the awards website for more information and guidelines for entry: SaturdayVisiterAwards.org The Saturday Visiter Awards are presented by Poe Baltimore to recognize a new generation of artists continuing Edgar Allan Poe’s legacy in […]
MORE THAN 200+ RESTAURANTS PARTICIPATING IN METROPOLITAN WASHINGTON RESTAURANT WEEK WINTER 2026 Hundreds of restaurants and bars spanning casual, upscale and fine dining will participate January 19–25 WASHINGTON (Dec. 22, […]
You're Not Alone. After a diagnosis of Alzheimer's Disease or related dementia, many individuals and families feel overwhelmed and unsure of what to do next. "Now What?" helps you take […]
Join our DMV support group, "Homefront Moms" for new moms whose partners serve in high-demand federal security and intelligence agencies, including Secret Service, CIA, NSA and FBI. Build community, vent, laugh and share with women who get it. Follow the "Path to Wellness" from PSVa. Meet the 1st & 3rd Tuesday evenings of the month […]
We’re excited to host a complimentary styling event with Stephanie Hernandez from Thrift the District on Thursday, January 25th, from 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM at our Georgetown store: Current Boutique – Georgetown 1068 31st St. NW Washington, DC 20007 Guests will enjoy: Personalized styling with Stephanie Hernandez Exclusive access to our new arrivals Refreshments and mingling with fellow […]
Writing is complex. It challenges educators to focus their instruction and assessment. To have the greatest impact, what should teachers teach and what should they assess, especially in grades 3–8, where skills and background knowledge converge? For answers to these key questions, join Planet Word and The Reading League—DC for a deep dive into writing […]
Explore how Jews have historically innovated rituals and how today’s Jews are inventing new ones with Rabbi Vanessa Ochs, PhD, University of Virginia Professor Emeritus. No Jewish ritual was created […]
Join the DC Chamber Musicians in Dupont Circle at the lovely St. Thomas' Parish Episcopal Church. The program lasts 2 hours, with one 10 minute intermission On the program: - Ruth Gipps Wind Octet, Op. 65 - Ruth Gipps Seascape - Beethoven Piano Quartet in E-flat major, Op. 16 - Georges Auric Trio for Winds - Brahms Piano […]
The Grandsons return to the historic Spanish Ballroom at Glen Echo Park for a night of swing dancing, presented by the Glen Echo Park Partnership. This 15-time WAMMIE award winning […]
The Art League's Patrons' Show Fundraiser is an experience that's part fundraiser, part block party, and totally fun. It's The Art League's biggest fundraising event of the year, providing seasoned art collectors and newcomers alike with the excellent opportunity to acquire high-quality, original fine art at a bargain price while supporting a great non-profit organization […]
The Women’s Board of the American Heart Association invites you to attend the 78th Affair of the Heart Luncheon and Fashion Show. As one of Washington DC’s most anticipated events of the season, the luncheon is a celebration of women’s health, the power of purpose, and a what a difference a group of trailblazing women […]
the DMZ Blues one night at the chapel Alfred Yun is a Korean-American jazz pianist and composer. His music is influenced by his upbringing in both Korea and the United States. You can hear influences ranging from jazz, hip hop, and K-Pop to traditional Korean music in Alfred Yun’s compositions His latest album, Voice and […]
On Sunday, February 22, 2026, join the 2026 Annual Chinese Lunar New Year Parade in Downtown DC’s Chinatown at 2:00 PM. Hosted and organized by the Chinese Consolidated Benevolent Association […]
Explore the history and current relevance of the mid-20th century Red Scare. Learn about this dark period, which particularly affected civil rights activists, teachers, Hollywood stars, and DC’s federal workers, […]
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart Trio for Clarinet, Viola, and Piano in E-flat Major, K.498 (“Kegelstatt”) Johannes Brahms Trio for Horn, Violin, and Piano in E-flat Major, Op. 40 Antonín Dvořák Symphony […]
