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ART14 Winter 2017

Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage 1617 14th St. NW, Washington, DC, United States

Coldwell Banker Dupont-Logan is proud to present its ART14 Winter 2017 exhibit, featuring the work of artist Lucinda Friendly Murphy. She works primarily on paper, wood and canvas using acrylic, ink and collage. These paintings are large, up to 9' wide. Famed abstract painter Agnes Martin suggest that art is a record of mindfulness. Lucinda […]

Coffee with the Curator

national sporting library & museum 102 The Plains Road, Middleburg, United States

Join us for an informal coffee reception and special tour of our latest exhibition, The Horse in Ancient Greek Art. $5 admission, free to NSLM members. This program is generously sponsored by Middleburg Common Grounds. Please RSVP to Anne Marie Barnes, the Clarice & Robert H. Smith Educator, ABarnest@NationalSporting.org, 540-687-6542 ext. 25

$5,

Washington Waldorf School Fall Bazaar & Children’s Faire

Washington Waldorf School 4800 Sangamore Road, Bethesda, MD, United States

For 48 years, the Washington Waldorf School has been offering one of the highest quality bazaars in the DC area. The Bazaar will have unique crafts and activities for children of all ages, including woodcraft, leather stamping, and henna. We are pleased to welcome 30 local artisans and an array of beautiful Waldorf inspired items […]

Free

Family Portrait Day

Lord & Taylor 5255 Western Ave NW, Washington, DC, United States

Join us for complimentary family portraits! Make Holiday Memories That Will Last A Lifetime Grab your family or BFF’s and join us for a complimentary, professional portrait. Wear your best festive attire, silly holiday sweaters or matching PJs or buy them in store to wear that day. We’ll even have a beauty touch-ups on site […]

Free

8th Annual Tree Lighting Festival

Village at Leesburg Shopping Center 1602 Village Market Boulevard SE, Leesburg, VA, United States

Join us for the biggest kick off to the holiday season! Santa arrives by horse-drawn carriage to light the Spectacular Musical Tree! This 5-story tall tree with a snowfall topper and more than 15,000 dazzling lights performs daily music and light shows. The festivities include horse-drawn carriage rides, live performances, holiday characters, cozy fire pits […]

Free

Evening of Indian Dance

The Barns at Wolf Trap 1635 Trap Road, Vienna, VA, United States

Performing multiple Indian classical dance styles, IDEA presents Meghadoot The Cloud Messenger—an epic lyric poem written by Kalidasa (5th Century CE) in Sanskrit. Told from the perspective of a lover to his absent beloved, Meghadoot contains an extraordinary series of unparalleled and knowledgeable vignettes describing the mountains, rivers, and forests of northern India.

$25 – $27

Temple Sinai Holiday Mart

temple sinai 5100 Military Rd., Washington, DC, United States

Temple Sinai’s annual Holiday Mart is Sunday, November 19 from 9 am to 3 pm. There is something for everyone: lovely gifts, delicious food, wine tasting, a bake sale, and activities for children. Admission is free.

free

Jackson Art Center Open Studios

Jackson Art Center 3050 R Street, NW, Washington, DC, DC, United States

Visit the studios of 30+ local artists and enjoy music, refreshments and conversation. Free children's workshop.

Free

Spectacular Musical Tree Shows

Start a new holiday tradition by visiting this amazing 5-story tall tree with a snowfall topper and more than 15,000 dazzling lights that performs daily music and light shows. Daily Show Schedule: On the hour, 12 – 9 p.m. starting November 19th until January 1st.

History in Hand

national sporting library & museum 102 The Plains Road, Middleburg, United States

Hear tales of yesteryear as told through the archival collections of historic area organizations. Fascinating tales will be told by representatives of the National Sporting Library & Museum, the Clarke County Historical Association, and the Thomas Balch Library. $5 admission, free to NSLM members, CCHA members, and Friends of Thomas Balch Library. Please RSVP to […]

$5,

John Eaton – Founding Fathers: Irving Berlin & Jerome Kern

The Barns at Wolf Trap 1635 Trap Road, Vienna, VA, United States

Wolf Trap favorite and “Washington legend” (The Washington Post) John Eaton returns to The Barns with an evening of piano selections.

$25 – $27

Dazzle Dash at Symphony Woods

Merriweather Park at Symphony Woods 10431 Little Patuxent Pkwy, Columbia, United States

Dazzle Dash celebrates the opening of the 23rd Symphony of Lights, including the magical lighting ceremony! Bring your friends and family to walk through the outdoor display of lights. Experience the excitement as the holiday season begins and enjoy entertainment, giveaways and activities. Symphony of Lights is a time-honored Howard County holiday tradition. Called “must […]

$4 – $30

Profs and Pints: “The Case for Impeachment”

The Bier Baron Tavern 1523 22nd Street Northwest, Washington, DC, United States

Profs and Pints: "The Case for Impeachment," a discussion with Allan J. Lichtman, Distinguished Professor of History at American University. Allan J. Lichtman gained widespread recognition last year for his early, controversial, and correct prediction that Donald Trump would win the 2016 presidential election. Now he is a arguing that President Trump has already committed […]

$10.00

Symphony of Lights

Merriweather Park at Symphony Woods 10431 Little Patuxent Pkwy, Columbia, MD, United States

Symphony of Lights is a time-honored Howard County holiday tradition. Called “must see” and chosen as a Baltimore Sun “Swift Pick,” this family-oriented spectacular is a dazzling display of more than 100 larger-than-life animated and stationary holiday light creations, made up of approximately 300,000 bulbs. Experience the magic at one of this season's special events […]

$5 – $25

Holiday Horse-Drawn Carriage Rides

Village at Leesburg Shopping Center 1602 Village Market Boulevard SE, Leesburg, VA, United States

Cozy up to a holiday tradition and take a horse-drawn carriage ride through the festively decorated Village at Leesburg, including a perfect view of the spectacular 52 ft. tall tree with more than 15,000 dazzling lights and amazing music and light shows daily! Meet in the Village Plaza. Fridays & Saturdays from 5 – 9 […]

Free

Newmyer Flyer: The Songs of Burt Bacharach & Hal David

The Barns at Wolf Trap 1635 Trap Road, Vienna, VA, United States

Over their nearly 20 year partnership, Burt Bacharach and Hal David created some of the most memorable songs of all time including “Walk On By,” “What the World Needs Now is Love,” “I Say a Little Prayer,” and “Raindrops Keep Fallin’ on My Head.” Commemorate this songwriting duo’s long-lasting radio, Broadway, and film success with […]

$25 – $29

Profs and Pints: “What Hurricanes Are Telling Us”

The Bier Baron Tavern 1523 22nd Street Northwest, Washington, DC, United States

Profs and Pints presents: "What Hurricanes Are Telling Us," a look at the forces that generated this year's big storms and the risks that such weather trends pose to the Washington region. With Raghu Murtugudde, professor of atmospheric and oceanic science and earth-system science at the University of Maryland at College Park. The 2017 hurricane […]

$10.00

The King’s Singers

St. John's Episcopal Church, Georgetown Parish 3240 O St. NW, Washington, DC, United States

The King's Singers have delighted audiences worldwide for 50 years with incomparable musicianship, charm, and wit. They are counted among the world’s most elite classical performers, celebrated for their commitment to perfection in blend, balance, and intonation. Renowned for their versatility, The King’s Singers have an impressively diverse repertoire that encompasses masterworks from Medieval to […]

$40.

An Evening with David Crosby & Friends

The Barns at Wolf Trap 1635 Trap Road, Vienna, VA, United States

Two-time Rock and Roll Hall of Famer and co-founder of The Byrds and Crosby, Stills & Nash, David Crosby returns to The Barns. Joining him will be five musical friends, James Raymond on keys, Mai Agan on bass, Steve DiStanislao on drums, Jeff Pevar on guitar, and Michelle Willis on keys and vocals. Crosby is […]

$95 – $110

Advent Wreath Making Workshop

Christ Child Society Opportunity Shop 1427 Wisconsin Ave., NW, Washington, D.C., United States

Christ Child Society welcomes the community to join them at the Opportunity Shop for an Advent Wreath Making Workshop. Advent Wreath Making Workshops Wednesday, November 29th 1-3 p.m. Create your own seasonal wreath with fresh greens and candles. All material provided. Wreath making specialist to instruct and guide you. Cost: Option #1 $55.00 per person […]

Washington Business Hall of Fame

National Building Museum 401 F Street, NW, Washington, United States

The Washington Business Hall of Fame recognizes the professional and philanthropic accomplishments of outstanding business leaders in our region who have made significant contributions to the quality of life in Greater Washington. The annual black-tie gala and awards ceremony brings together 1,200 business and civic leaders and raises over $1 million annually to support Junior […]

$1,000

Plant Nite for Puerto Rico Disaster Relief

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

Calling all Creative Spirits! Discover your green thumb skills while raising money for the Hispanic Federation: UNIDOS, a hurricane relief fund for Hurricane Maria victims in Puerto Rico. https://hispanicfederation.org/unidos/ At Plant Nite, a Master Gardener will assist and inspire you to create a unique terrarium while drinking and eating free snacks for a good cause. […]

$50

An Evening with David Crosby & Friends

The Barns at Wolf Trap 1635 Trap Road, Vienna, VA, United States

Two-time Rock and Roll Hall of Famer and co-founder of The Byrds and Crosby, Stills & Nash, David Crosby returns to The Barns. Joining him will be five musical friends, James Raymond on keys, Mai Agan on bass, Steve DiStanislao on drums, Jeff Pevar on guitar, and Michelle Willis on keys and vocals. Crosby is […]

$95 – $110

Advent Wreath Making Workshop

Christ Child Society Opportunity Shop 1427 Wisconsin Ave NW, Washington, DC, United States

Christ Child Society welcomes the community to join them at the Opportunity Shop for an Advent Wreath Making Workshop. Advent Wreath Making Workshops Thursday, November 30th 5:30-7:30 p.m. Create your own seasonal wreath with fresh greens and candles. All material provided. Wreath making specialist to instruct and guide you. Cost: Option #1 $55.00 per person […]

Book Release & Signing with Dr. Harlan Ullman

City Tavern Club 3206 M Street N.W., Washington, DC, United States

On Thursday, November 30th, the City Tavern Club invites the Georgetown community to a special book release and signing for Georgetown resident and longtime City Tavern member, Dr. Harlan Ullman. Dr. Ullman will present his latest book Anatomy of Failure: Why America Loses Every War It Starts followed by a question and answer session. Cocktails […]

Free

Book Release & Signing with Dr. Harlan Ullman

City Tavern Club 3206 M Street N.W., Washington, DC, United States

The City Tavern Club invites the Georgetown community to a special book release and signing for Georgetown resident and longtime City Tavern member, Dr. Harlan Ullman. Dr. Ullman will present his latest book 'Anatomy of Failure: Why America Loses Every War It Starts' followed by a question and answer session. Cocktails will be available by […]

Free

NaNoWriMo: Come Write In!

Georgetown Neighborhood Library 3260 R St. NW, Washington, DC, United States

Participating in National Novel Writing Month this year? Looking for a supportive environment in which to work toward your 50,000 words? Drop by the Georgetown branch of DC Public Library, where we'll be reserving space and putting out resources for NaNoWriMo writers on Thursday evenings from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.

Free

Loudoun Wainwright III with Lucy Wainwright Roche

The Barns at Wolf Trap 1635 Trap Road, Vienna, VA, United States

The “folk singer/storyteller/funnyman with an autobiographical sense of humor” (NPR) returns to The Barns with his self-deprecation and songs that earned him a Grammy for Best Traditional Folk Album.

$25 – $30

Eileen Ivers

The Barns at Wolf Trap 1635 Trap Road, Vienna, VA, United States

The Grammy-winning, Emmy-nominated, “Jimi Hendrix of the violin” (The New York Times) returns to The Barns as the pre-eminent exponent of the Irish fiddle.

$27 – $32

“Light Up The Season” Holiday Event to Benefit Children’s National

Four Seasons Hotel Washington, DC 2800 Pennsylvania Ave NW, Washington, DC, United States

Sunday, Dec. 3, 1:00 p.m., Light Up The Season hosts its first annual community fundraising event to benefit Children’s National Health System at the Four Seasons Hotel in Georgetown, 2800 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW. Designer-decorated holiday trees, mantelpieces, wreaths and a menorah will be on display and available for purchase. Activities for all ages include holiday […]

Holiday Card Crafting

Georgetown Neighborhood Library 3260 R St. NW, Washington, DC, United States

Drop by the Georgetown branch of DC Public Library for an afternoon of seasonal crafting, where we will be making holiday-themed greeting cards and gift tags. All materials will be provided. Due to the projects included, this event is recommended for ages 18+. Questions? Email georgetownlibrary@dc.gov

Free

Washington Symphonic Brass: Home for the Holidays

The Barns at Wolf Trap 1635 Trap Road, Vienna, VA, United States

Chamber Music at The Barns “Impeccable musicianship…roundness and warmth of sound” –J. Reilly Lewis The Washington Symphonic Brass is comprised of the finest professional musicians in the greater Washington area who have played with some of the nation’s finest orchestras, including the National Symphony Orchestra, the Baltimore Symphony, and The Philadelphia Orchestra. As a group, […]

$45

Tempest Trio & Daniel Getz, Piano Trio + Viola

Bender JCC of Greater Washington 6125 Montrose Road, Rockville, MD, United States

Combining technical mastery, expressive depth and performance experience, pianist Alon Goldstein, violinist Ilya Kaler, and cellist Amit Peled have joined forces to form one of the most exciting trios on the international scene. Each virtuoso member of the Tempest Trio has a successful solo career; together, they bring vitality to the concert stage with their […]

$35 – $45

Twinkling Tots at Symphony of Lights

Merriweather Park at Symphony Woods 10431 Little Patuxent Pkwy, Columbia, MD, United States

Take a leisurely walk through Symphony of Lights and see the dazzling light displays up close with your little ones. Children in strollers, wagons and carriers are welcome. No pets, please. Symphony of Lights is a time-honored Howard County holiday tradition. Called “must see” and chosen as a Baltimore Sun “Swift Pick,” this family-oriented spectacular […]

$4 – $15

Veteran Hero & Extreme Athlete Rob Jones to Speak at Melwood’s 2017 Ability Awards

MGM National Harbor Resort 101 MGM National Avenue ,, Oxon Hill, MD, United States

Celebrated veteran and athlete Rob Jones will be the featured speaker at Melwood’s 2017 Ability Awards Benefit, and three-time Emmy Award-winning journalist, Peggy Fox will serve as the emcee. The event will be held at the MGM National Harbor in Maryland on December 7, and will recognize leaders who have demonstrated a commitment to helping […]

$100.00

Music for Christmas, The City Choir of Washington and Chamber Orchestra

National Presbyterian Church 4101 Nebraska Ave. NW, Washington, DC, United States

City Choir of Washington will present “The Holly and the Ivy: The Music of Christmas” on Dec. 17 as it continues to celebrate Robert Shafer’s 50tth anniversary season as a choral director. The prestigious chorus will perform at 4:30 p.m. at National Presbyterian Church, 4101 Nebraska Ave. NW in Washington. This year’s concert will feature […]

$15 – $50

Military Appreciation Night at Symphony of Lights

Merriweather Park at Symphony Woods 10431 Little Patuxent Pkwy, Columbia, MD, United States

Drive through Symphony of Lights’ spectacular display of more than 100 larger-than-life, animated and stationary light creations. Rain or shine, it’s a wonderful way to enjoy the holiday season. Active duty, reserve and retired military members and their dependents receive a $10 discount with valid military ID. Symphony of Lights is the largest annual fundraising […]

$10

Military Appreciation Night at Symphony of Lights

Merriweather Park at Symphony Woods 10431 Little Patuxent Pkwy, Columbia, United States

Drive through Symphony of Lights’ spectacular display of more than 100 larger-than-life, animated and stationary light creations. Rain or shine, it’s a wonderful way to enjoy the holiday season. Active duty, reserve and retired military members and their dependents receive a $10 discount with valid military ID. Symphony of Lights is the largest annual fundraising […]

$10

How to Maximize Cross-Sell and UpSell Opportunities in 2018 and Beyond

Inova Center for Personalized Health 3225 Gallows Road, Fairfax, VA, United States

The Institute for Excellence in Sales (IES) will partner with Dario Priolo and Tim Sullivan to discuss how to maximize cross-sell and up-sell opportunities in the new year at the Inova Center for Personalized Health in Fairfax, VA on December 8. This workshop will reveal how some companies become experts at cross-selling and upselling - […]

$89

Drink The District Wine Festival: Holiday Edition

The Park View 3400 Georgia Ave NW, Washington, United States

For casual weekend (or weeknight, we don’t judge!) wine drinkers and seasoned sommeliers alike, Drink the District Wine Festival: Holiday Edition is the premier DC Wine Festival for food, friends, and fruits of the vine - just in time for the holidays! Savor crisp whites, rich reds, and flirty roses while noshing on perfectly paired […]

$59.00

International TUBACHRISTMAS Concert

Village at Leesburg Shopping Center 1602 Village Market Boulevard SE, Leesburg, VA, United States

Experience an international holiday tradition when tuba players gather at Village at Leesburg to play the sounds of the season! Located in Village Plaza.

Hanukkah Celebration

Join us as we celebrate the upcoming miracle of Hanukkah with Rabbi David Greenspoon of Congregation Sha’are Shalom in Leesburg. Located near the Menorah in Village Plaza.

Free

A Festival of Nine Lessons and Carols

St. John's Episcopal Church, Georgetown Parish 3240 O St. NW, Washington, DC, United States

Celebrate the season with the St. John’s Choir’s presentation of this beloved holiday service of readings and music in the tradition of King’s College, Cambridge, England. Performed in the serene and radiant beauty of candlelight, the program will feature music arranged by Rutter and Willcocks in addition to traditional Christmas carols for all to sing.

Free

Hamilton Hotel Hot Chocolate Happy Hour

Hamilton Hotel 1001 14th St. NW, Washington, DC, United States

Hamilton Hotel hosts happy hour for all ages this holiday season. Savor two special kinds of hot chocolate for free in the evening during the 12 Days of Christmas celebration. Sip on the classically decadent Creamy Hot Chocolate or indulge in a cup of Caribbean Hot Chocolate, inspired by Alexander Hamilton’s hometown of Charlestown. Offered […]

Tail Lights at Symphony of Lights

Merriweather Park at Symphony Woods 10431 Little Patuxent Pkwy, Columbia, MD, United States

Treat yourself and your canine furry friend to a walk through the Symphony of Lights course — a wonderful way to enjoy the holiday season with other dog lovers and their dogs. Dress your dog in festive attire for our “Best Dressed Pet” contest—prizes for the top three costumes. Symphony of Lights is a time-honored […]

$4 – $15

How Did FDR’s Leadership Shape American Responses to the Nazi Threat?

United States Holocaust Memorial Museum 100 Raoul Wallenberg Place, SW, Washington, DC, United States

In a new biography of Franklin D. Roosevelt, distinguished historian Robert Dallek examines complex questions about the US president, who came to power the same year as Adolf Hitler in Germany, prepared America to fight a second world war, and died as US troops saw the first physical evidence of the Holocaust. How did Roosevelt […]

Free

Profs and Pints: The Christmas Truce of 1914

The Bier Baron Tavern 1523 22nd Street Northwest, Washington, DC, United States

Profs and Pints presents: "The Christmas Truce of 1914," with Mark Facknitz, professor emeritus of English at James Madison University and member of the World War I Centennial Commission's historical advisory board. By the winter of 1914 it had become clear that "the Great War," underway since that July, would not end quickly or easily […]

$10.00

The Watergate Hotel Presents: “Dining with Decorum”

The Watergate Hotel 2650 Virginia Ave NW, Washington, DC, United States

The Watergate Hotel hosts "Dining with Decorum" Business Dining Etiquette on December 13th, part of a new series of etiquette courses, taught by Modern Etiquette Coach, Maggie Oldham. This 2-hour course covers all aspects of American and European dining etiquette and table manners. This is a great introductory and refresher course for anyone looking to […]

$150.00

The Watergate Hotel Presents: “Dining with Decorum”

The Watergate Hotel 2650 Virginia Ave NW, Washington, DC, United States

The Watergate Hotel hosts "Dining with Decorum" Business Dining Etiquette on December 13th, part of a new series of etiquette courses, taught by Modern Etiquette Coach, Maggie Oldham. This 2-hour course covers all aspects of American and European dining etiquette and table manners. This is a great introductory and refresher course for anyone looking to […]

$150.00

Hamilton Hotel Christmas Tree Unveiling

Hamilton Hotel 1001 14th St NW, Washington, DC, United States

Join us as Hamilton Hotel Washington DC unveils its 2017 Christmas tree. Hamilton Hotel partnered with budding local artists to decorate its holiday tree with a special ‘Alexander Hamilton’ theme. The hotel invited students from the elementary school at D.C.’s Fillmore Arts Center to create ornaments that symbolize Alexander Hamilton (what he means to them), […]

Military Appreciation Night at Symphony of Lights

Merriweather Park at Symphony Woods 10431 Little Patuxent Pkwy, Columbia, MD, United States

Drive through Symphony of Lights’ spectacular display of more than 100 larger-than-life, animated and stationary light creations. Rain or shine, it’s a wonderful way to enjoy the holiday season. Active duty, reserve and retired military members and their dependents receive a $10 discount with valid military ID. Symphony of Lights is the largest annual fundraising […]

$10

Nuit Du Champagne Holidays Celebration at the French Embassy

The Embassy of France in the United States Cordially invites you to celebrate Champagne & French Excellence -VIP Champagne Tasting with Hors D'Oeuvres -Unique Selection of 40+ Champagne Cuvées -More than 10 Epicurean Tasting Stations -French Gourmet "Ateliers" & Champagne Pairing -Champagne Sabering Ceremony and Demonstrations -French Music & Entertainment VIP Tickets available - Include […]

$95 – $175

Selfies with Santa

Anacostia Arts Center 1231 Good Hope Road SE, Washington, DC, United States

Celebrate this holiday season at Anacostia Arts Center! FREE Photo with Santa, holiday shopping with Mahogany Books, Nubian Hueman, Vintage & Charmed, and The Den Hot drinks and treats from Artdrenaline Café. Music by DJ The Cosmic Edge, Art Activities by Project Create, Holiday Starkillers Strike Back Art Exhibitions in the Lounge Sponsored by ARCH […]

Free

Nationals WinterFest

Walter E. Washington Convention Center 801 Mount Vernon Place NW, Washington, DC, United States

Join us for Nats Winterfest, returning December 16 and 17 to the Washington Convention Center. Winterfest will again feature two days of fun! Activities include: • Clinics with Nationals players and coaches • Watch a Home Run Derby featuring the Nationals mascots • Make a snow fort, participate in the steal home challenge and take […]

$25.00 – $35.00

Cathedral Choral Society: Joy of Christmas

Washington National Cathedral 301 Wisconsin Ave. NW, Washington, DC, United States

Celebrate the warm spirit of the season in a majestic setting. A well-loved Washington, DC holiday tradition, this concert includes Christmas favorites and a festive carol sing-along. The program will feature a newly commissioned carol by popular British composer Paul Mealor. ARTISTS Betsy Burleigh, guest conductor Lyric Brass Quintet Cathedral Choral Society Washington Latin Public […]

$15 – $25

Cathedral Choral Society: Joy of Christmas

Washington National Cathedral 3101 Wisconsin Ave. NW, Washington, DC, United States

Celebrate the warm spirit of the season in a majestic setting. A well-loved Washington, DC holiday tradition, this concert includes Christmas favorites and a festive carol sing-along. The program will feature a newly commissioned carol by popular British composer Paul Mealor. ARTISTS Betsy Burleigh, guest conductor Lyric Brass Quintet Cathedral Choral Society Washington Latin Public […]

$15 – $25

Cathedral Choral Society: Joy of Christmas

Washington National Cathedral 3101 Wisconsin Ave. NW, Washington, DC, United States

Celebrate the warm spirit of the season in a majestic setting. A well-loved Washington, DC holiday tradition, this concert includes Christmas favorites and a festive carol sing-along. The program will feature a newly commissioned carol by popular British composer Paul Mealor. ARTISTS Betsy Burleigh, guest conductor Lyric Brass Quintet Cathedral Choral Society Washington Latin Public […]

$15 – $25

City Choir of Washington: “The Holly and the Ivy: The Music of Christmas”

National Presbyterian Church 4101 Nebraska Ave. NW, Washington, DC, United States

City Choir of Washington will present “The Holly and the Ivy: The Music of Christmas” on Dec. 17 as it continues to celebrate Robert Shafer’s 50th anniversary season as a choral director. The prestigious chorus will perform at 4:30 p.m. at National Presbyterian Church, 4101 Nebraska Ave. NW in Washington. This year’s concert will feature […]

$15 – $50

Holiday Cheeseboard Class & Cocktails

Ristorante i Ricchi 1220 19th Street NW, Washington, DC, United States

Cheesemonster, Alice Bergen Phillips, returns to give us a class on how to make a stunning cheeseboard for the holidays while Chef Christianne Ricchi shares three of her holiday sparkling cocktail recipes. Create your board to take home with you while sipping some holiday cheer. $59 (inclusive of all materials, instruction, cocktails, tax and gratuity)

$59

Profs and Pints: “Snow Maiden” Night

The Bier Baron Tavern 1523 22nd Street Northwest, Washington, DC, United States

Profs and Pints presents: "Meet 'The Snow Maiden'," a discussion of Russia's beloved winter folktale with folklorist Philippa Rappoport of George Washington University. In winter Russians transfix their children with the folktale of Snegurochka--the Snow Maiden--a girl made out of snow. Revisit the joys of story time by hearing Prof. Philippa Rappoport, an expert on […]

$10.00

Feast of the Seven Fishes

Ristorante i Ricchi 1220 19th Street NW, Washington, DC, United States

If you love seafood, take part in our updated version of the classic Italian-American tradition leading up to Christmas known as La Vigilia. We will be featuring seven types of seafood in seven courses. $89 (exclusive tax and tip). Call (202) 835-0459.

$89

Feast of the Seven Fishes

Ristorante i Ricchi 1220 19th Street NW, Washington, DC, United States

If you love seafood, take part in our updated version of the classic Italian-American tradition leading up to Christmas known as La Vigilia. We will be featuring seven types of seafood in seven courses. $89 (exclusive tax and tip). Call (202) 835-0459.

$89

Feast of the Seven Fishes

Ristorante i Ricchi 1220 19th Street NW, Washington, DC, United States

If you love seafood, take part in our updated version of the classic Italian-American tradition leading up to Christmas known as La Vigilia. We will be featuring seven types of seafood in seven courses. $89 (exclusive tax and tip). Call (202) 835-0459.

$89

Midnight at 7 at Symphony of Lights

Merriweather Park at Symphony Woods 10431 Little Patuxent Pkwy, Columbia, MD, United States

Whether you have little ones or are looking to get a jump start on celebrating New Year’s Eve, join us to see Howard County dazzle, with a fireworks display set […]

$4 – $20

New Year’s Eve Party

Ristorante i Ricchi 1220 19th Street NW, Washington, DC, United States

Dine by candlelight under suspended balloons and festive streamers as you reminisce about 2017! Italians have a long-standing tradition of dining on lentils (a symbol of wealth) and pork (a symbol of life's fullness) the night before a new year. Our menu has both in abundance! Complimentary champagne toast at midnight and party favors. A […]

$89

Mayor Bowser’s #Fit DC Fresh Start 5K

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

New Years Day, join Mayor Muriel Bowser and hundreds of DC residents for the FitDC Fresh Start 5K in Historic Anacostia Park! As part of our One Billion Steps Challenge, we are inviting people of all ages to join us for this fun fitness activity. Whether you want to run, walk or just cheer folks […]

Free

Camp Arena Stage Open House

Arena Stage at the Mead Center for American Theater 1101 Sixth Street SW, Washington D.C., DC, United States

Join Arena Stage at its first ever Camp Open House Saturday, January 13, 2018 from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 pm The open house will feature sample workshops and classes taught […]

Free

Cityscapes

Popcorn and Stone Tower Gallery at Glen Echo Park 7300 MacArthur Blvd, Glen Echo, MD, United States

Cathy Abramson's oil paintings investigate the stories of the city in “Cityscapes.” These representational paintings examine the emotional subtext of change and the connections or estrangement of people in transitional […]

Free

Wearables

Popcorn Gallery at the Glen Echo 7300 MacArthur Blvd, Glen Echo, MD, United States

Five regional artists are featured in Wearables, an exhibition of wearable art at Glen Echo Park’s Popcorn Gallery. Norma Fredrickson, Clara Graves, Gretchen Klimoski, Mary Mallia, and Shamaka Thompson all […]

Free

5th Annual Winter Ice Festival and Mega Block Ice Carving Competition

Village at Leesburg Shopping Center 1602 Village Market Boulevard SE, Leesburg, VA, United States

Bundle up and join the FREE fun! See 8 world renowned ice carvers in action as they compete for prizes in this mega block competition. Stroll the boulevard and enjoy […]

Free

The Big Meow – Jane Franklin Dance

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

Join Jane Franklin Dance for a performance of The Big Meow, the story of an ever-hopeful fluff ball who desperately wants to belong to the band of neighborhood cats. The […]

$10 – $15

Forty+ or Minus

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

Welcome to a mix of generations as Jane Franklin Dance combines with Forty+, performers past the age of 40, and young dancers. New works tap into what it means to […]

$5 – $22

The Watergate Hotel Hosts: “Manners and Mimosas” Social and Upscale Dining Etiquette Course

The Watergate Hotel 2650 Virginia Ave NW, Washington, DC, United States

Join The Watergate Hotel on Sunday, January 14th for a “Manners and Mimosas” Social and Upscale Dining Etiquette Course, part of a new series of etiquette courses taught by Modern Etiquette Coach, Maggie Oldham. This 2-hour private dining course, which includes a pre-fixe plated brunch with champagne and mimosas, covers all aspects of American and […]

$90

NOW | Family Concert

Westmoreland UCC 1 Westmoreland Cir NW, Washington, MD, United States

Bring the whole family to enjoy a special family concert! The colorful program will engage listeners both young, and young at heart. After the concert, you may opt to stay, […]

$3 – $10

Concert For Community

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

Welcome to a mix of generations as Jane Franklin Dance combines with Forty+, performers past the age of 40, and young dancers. New works tap into what it means to […]

$5 – $22

Mary Belcher: Good People, Good Places

Park View Gallery, Glen Echo Park 7300 MacArthur Blvd, Glen Echo, MD, United States

The Glen Echo Park Partnership is pleased to present Good People, Good Places by Mary Belcher, a Washington, DC artist. The exhibition showcases Belcher’s watercolor paintings. Her journalistic background and […]

Free

Complete Dogness

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

Jane Franklin Dance presents Complete Dogness, a new family friendly performance about a delightful little doggy (brought home in box) who bursts on the scene. Watch out. She takes things. […]

$10 – $15

Baby Boomer Comedy Show

The Baby Boomer Comedy Show is 90 minutes of hilarious clean stand-up comedy focusing on work, family, do-it-yourself projects, and many other topics that these audiences can relate to! Kent […]

$25.00

Forty+ or Minus

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

Welcome to a mix of generations as Jane Franklin Dance combines with Forty+, performers past the age of 40, and young dancers. New works tap into what it means to […]

$5 – $22

Lucy Kaplansky with Heather Maloney

The Barns at Wolf Trap 1635 Trap Road, Vienna, VA, United States

A contemporary and collaborator of Suzanne Vega, Shawn Colvin, and Richard Shindell, among others, "Lucy Kaplansky is a truly gifted performer with a bag full of enchanting songs" (The New […]

$26 – $28

Aisle Savvy Bridal Showcase

Springfield Town Center 6500 Springfield Mall, Springfield, VA, United States

Aisle Savvy is a one of a kind wedding experience that showcases the best of the best area resources to help create a stylish and personal wedding. This unique event includes a distinctive collection of bridal resources such as apparel, transportation, jewelry, planning & support, florals, décor, technology, invitations & stationery, catering, cakes & confections […]

Free

Krakauer-Tagg Duo

The Barns at Wolf Trap 1635 Trap Road, Vienna, VA, United States

Chamber Music at The Barns “This was music-making at its best: joyful abandonment without a trace of inhibition…” –Cue Magazine Clarinetist David Krakauer has been widely praised as a major […]

$40

Profs & Pints: “Meet the Real Indiana Jones”

The Bier Baron Tavern 1523 22nd Street Northwest, Washington, DC, United States

Profs and Pints presents: "Meet the Real Indiana Jones," with Justin M. Jacobs, associate professor of history at American University and author of Indiana Jones in History: From Pompeii to […]

$10.00

The Threat of Genocide Today

United States Holocaust Memorial Museum 100 Raoul Wallenberg Place, SW, Washington, DC, United States

“A memorial unresponsive to the future would violate the memory of the past,” wrote Museum Founding Chairman Elie Wiesel. Since its creation 25 years ago, the Museum has sought to be a voice for the victims of genocide today that the Jews of Europe did not have in the 1930s and ’40s. Join us to […]

$40

Aaron Tveit

The Barns at Wolf Trap 1635 Trap Road, Vienna, VA, United States

A charming veteran of stage and screen productions including Grease Live!, Les Miserables, Gossip Girl, and Graceland returns to The Barns for two evenings filled with Broadway favorites and pop […]

$40 – $55

Concert For Community

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

Jane Franklin Dance presents Complete Dogness, a new family friendly performance about a delightful little doggy (brought home in box) who bursts on the scene. Watch out. She takes things. […]

$10 – $15

Forty+ or Minus

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

Welcome to a mix of generations as Jane Franklin Dance combines with Forty+, performers past the age of 40, and young dancers. New works tap into what it means to […]

$5 – $22

Aaron Tveit

The Barns at Wolf Trap 1635 Trap Road, Vienna, VA, United States

A charming veteran of stage and screen productions including Grease Live!, Les Miserables, Gossip Girl, and Graceland returns to The Barns for two evenings filled with Broadway favorites and pop […]

$40 – $55

Need to Know with Tim Shriver: The Revolution Is Inclusion

Ristorante i Ricchi 1220 19th Street NW, Washington, DC, United States

Join Tim Shriver, Chairman of Special Olympics International, for an intimate exchange over dinner to discuss the power of including people with intellectual disabilities and other marginalized populations fully into […]

$79

Tickets on Sale for Old Town Alexandria Historic Garden Week Tour

WHAT: Old Town Alexandria will kick off the Garden Club of Virginia’s 85th Historic Garden Week public tour of stunning historic homes and gardens which is expected to draw an estimated 1,500 garden enthusiasts and tourists. The tour is part of the Garden Club of Virginia’s statewide tour of Virginia’s finest historic homes and gardens […]

$45 – $55

International Guitar Night

The Barns at Wolf Trap 1635 Trap Road, Vienna, VA, United States

Four global guitar masters come together to create two exhilarating evenings of entertainment. Germany’s gypsy jazz legend Lulo Reinhardt returns along with Canadian contemporary sensation Calum Graham, Poland's innovative classical […]

$27 – $30

PUBLIC SYMPOSIUM Boundary Trouble: The Self-Taught Artist and American Avant-Gardes

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

Held in conjunction with Outliers and American Vanguard Art, illustrated lectures will explore subjects including religion, gender, and cross-disciplinary art practices. Speakers include Julie Ault, Gregg Bordowitz, Rita Gonzalez, Jessica […]

Free

International Guitar Night

The Barns at Wolf Trap 1635 Trap Road, Vienna, VA, United States

Four global guitar masters come together to create two exhilarating evenings of entertainment. Germany’s gypsy jazz legend Lulo Reinhardt returns along with Canadian contemporary sensation Calum Graham, Poland's innovative classical […]

$27 – $30

New York Festival of Song: Bernstein at 100

The Barns at Wolf Trap 1635 Trap Road, Vienna, VA, United States

Chamber Music at The Barns Pianist Steven Blier returns with pianist & colleague Michael Barrett and a quartet of singers to celebrate the legacy of Leonard Bernstein in a program […]

$40

Ladysmith Black Mambazo

The Barns at Wolf Trap 1635 Trap Road, Vienna, VA, United States

For over 50 years, South Africa’s four-time Grammy Award-winning group, Ladysmith Black Mambazo has warmed the hearts of audiences worldwide with their uplifting vocal harmonies, signature dance moves, and charming […]

$40 – $42

Ladysmith Black Mambazo

The Barns at Wolf Trap 1635 Trap Road, Vienna, VA, United States

For over 50 years, South Africa’s four-time Grammy Award-winning group, Ladysmith Black Mambazo has warmed the hearts of audiences worldwide with their uplifting vocal harmonies, signature dance moves, and charming […]

$40 – $42

The Migration Project

Sidney Harman Hall 610 N Street NW, Washington, United States

The Migration Project explores human flight through stories of relocation. Hear from fifteen community members as they tell fragments of family history dating back from multiple generations, or a story of a recent relocation. Whether it is a story about a ‘first car,’ about a job during Prohibition, or a tale told by a Green […]

Free