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Experience an international holiday tradition when tuba players gather at Village at Leesburg to play the sounds of the season! Located in Village Plaza.
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.
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 […]
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. […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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. […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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, […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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, […]
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 […]
Sales expert and Vistage Speaker Hall of Famer John Asher wowed the crowd at the IES 7th Annual Award event with a 20-minute taste of how sellers need to focus […]
Here is an improvised musical performed by veteran Chicago improvisers Tara DeFrancisco and Rance Rizzutto. They get one audience suggestion and use it to create a theme and opening number. […]
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 […]
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. […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
The Lisner-Louise-Dickson-Hurt Home of Washington, DC will be exhibiting the artwork of the residents of the Home at the Arts Club of Washington for the month of February 2018. An […]
“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 […]
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 […]
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. […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Make it an unforgettable Valentine’s Day. After a romantic day or evening of wining and dining enjoy a FREE horse-drawn carriage ride down the illuminated Village Market Boulevard. Friday, February […]
The St. Luke Serbian Orthodox Church announces their annual fundraiser benefiting The St. Luke Serbian Orthodox Church. Guests will enjoy a doxology by His Grace Bishop Irinej, Serbian Orthodox Diocese of Eastern […]
For over 40 years, the ever-reliable Marcia Ball has put her own spin on the blues. “Ball is the real deal: equal parts New Orleans, boogie woogie, swamp music, and […]
Make it an unforgettable Valentine’s Day. After a romantic day or evening of wining and dining enjoy a FREE horse-drawn carriage ride down the illuminated Village Market Boulevard. Friday, February […]
Experience the beloved classic, Orff’s Carmina Burana, with a modern twist–this version is arranged for two pianos and 5 percussionists! The program also includes a rarely-heard masterwork, selections from American […]
Performing in a traditional Hawaiian style, the Masters of Hawaiian Music bring “folklore and cultural memory into a performance that… as breezy entertainment” (The New York Times).
Enjoy a world tour exploring themes of nationalism, led by Maestro José-Luis Novo. A delicate collection of French dances originally written for two pianos, the ASO presents Debussy’s Petite Suite. […]
Join the Watergate Hotel on Sunday, Feb. 11, for a “Wedding Etiquette for the Modern Bride” class, part of a new series of etiquette courses taught by Modern Etiquette Coach, […]
Experience the beloved classic, Orff’s Carmina Burana, with a modern twist–this version is arranged for two pianos and 5 percussionists! The program also includes a rarely-heard masterwork, selections from American […]
Enjoy a world tour exploring themes of nationalism, led by Maestro José-Luis Novo. A delicate collection of French dances originally written for two pianos, the ASO presents Debussy’s Petite Suite. […]
Profs and Pints presents: "Mardi Gras 101," with Kim Stryker, independent folklorist, adjunct instructor at George Mason University, and reunion organizer for the Smithsonian Center for Folklife and Cultural Heritage. […]
The Choral Arts Chorus and the Washington Performing Arts Gospel Choirs come together in a concert showcasing the powerful music that has given voice to the voiceless for generations in […]
Performing in a traditional Hawaiian style, the Masters of Hawaiian Music bring “folklore and cultural memory into a performance that… as breezy entertainment” (The New York Times).
Make it an unforgettable Valentine’s Day. After a romantic day or evening of wining and dining enjoy a FREE horse-drawn carriage ride down the illuminated Village Market Boulevard. Friday, February […]
Looking for that perfect, romantic atmosphere to make this year's Valentine's Day special? Create a unique experience by choosing from an elegant four-course, price-fixed menu (with complimentary sparkling) or order […]
Profs and Pints presents: "The Love Lecture," with Laura Papish, assistant professor of philosophy at George Washington University and teacher of a seminar on the philosophy of love, sex, and […]
Americans traveled around the globe to offer relief, and to rescue those targeted by Nazi Germany and its allies. Who were these intrepid souls who, unlike so many of their […]
Seamus Egan, a founding member of Irish-American supergroup Solas, hits the road for the first time with The Seamus Egan Project. Bringing along friends and musical guests, Egan will introduce […]
Join Studio Xfinity in a celebration of the Year of the Dog! Free and open to the public, the festivities include: Dragon Dancers, Chinese Calligraphy, Fortune Cookie Bar, and More! […]
The National Men’s Chorus, conducted by Artistic Director Thomas Beveridge, will perform opera choruses and musical theatre favorites, at the Kennedy Center’s Terrace Theater. All of the opera music to […]
American Rhapsody: The Gershwin Songbook is an evening of iconic American music by one of the most indelible composers of the twentieth century, George Gershwin. This special evening features The […]
Profs and Pints presents: "The Radicalization of George Washington," with Denver Brunsman, associate professor of history at George Washington University and lecturer at Mount Vernon. As we celebrate Presidents' Day, […]
Join us for our second Evenings @ Dumbarton Oaks, featuring pop-up concerts with Dumbarton Oaks Early-Career Musician in Residence, Celil Refik Kaya! Savor a glass or two of wine as […]
Be the first to taste this "liquid gold" 2017 Vintage Olio Nuovo that will be flown straight from the hills of Umbria in a 5-course dinner. Alberto Panella will be […]
“Twist and Shout” and relive Beatlemania with “best Beatles tribute on Earth” (Rolling Stone).
The Institute for Excellence in Sales (IES) is hosting Ronan Keene to show how sales professionals can optimize their social selling approach during the Social Selling Strategies You Need to […]
The American Craft Show returns to the Baltimore Convention Center. This is the nation’s largest juried indoor craft show showcasing the work of more than 650 of the country’s leading contemporary artists. With a variety of specialty categories and one-of-a-kind pieces in jewelry, clothing, furniture, and home décor, the 2018 show provides guests with the […]
“Twist and Shout” and relive Beatlemania with “best Beatles tribute on Earth” (Rolling Stone).
A "Gallery Workout" heightens the perception of visual art with movement and sound that leads to a greater understanding of the art itself. Visual artist Ellyn Weiss’s show "Form and […]
Lokasz will perform compositions of Giuliani, Ponce, Llobet, Paganini and more. Join us for a pre-concert lecture at 7:15, concert at 8 pm and "Meet the Artist" reception with wine […]
The 7th Annual A WINNter Affair is an evening for young professionals to socialize, dance and enjoy specialty cocktails created for this event by some of the area’s best mixologists. […]
The C&O Canal Trust and the C&O Canal National Historical Park will host a lecture by historian Dr. Josh Howard about two African American Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) camps that […]
Individuals describe barriers experienced through career, racial, gender or ethnic prejudice. People speak of real-life experiences: a woman working in a male dominated career, an HIV positive young adult, a […]
The 10th Annual DC CAPital Stars Talent Competition is an annual fundraiser event for DC CAP (College Access Program). The theme for this year’s event is “A Harlem Renaissance Revival”. […]
Consistently creating “thoroughly engaging performance brimming with spirit, precision, wit and soul” (The Washington Post), this Irish-American supergroup returns with Grammy-nominated music and stepdancing that has earned great acclaim.
Visual art, movement, audio interviews by community members focus on borders. Hear of chance happenings told through movement and spoken word. Learn about people who have inspired a redirection of […]
This social etiquette course teaches participants how to walk into any social or networking situation with confidence. Learn secrets on how to become the life of the party every time, […]
Consistently creating “thoroughly engaging performance brimming with spirit, precision, wit and soul” (The Washington Post), this Irish-American supergroup returns with Grammy-nominated music and stepdancing that has earned great acclaim.
The DC Shorts International Film Festival is hosting the annual DC Shorts WINS!, on Friday, March 2, and Saturday, March 3, at the Miracle Theatre. DC Shorts WINS! features award-winning […]
Chamber Music at The Barns “Marc-André Hamelin ranks among the small handful of performers in every generation whose abilities defy the imagination.” –The Toronto Star Hamelin is ranked among the […]
