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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).
The Glen Echo Park Partnership presents Sarah O’Donoghue: Long Distance Calls. O’Donoghue’s work evokes and illustrates history, nature, mythology, recreation, and fantasy. From those themes, she draws autobiographical personal narratives […]
The Glen Echo Park Partnership presents Dorothy Fall: Forest Mysteries. Trees have always mystified Fall as she sought to capture the essence of their mysterious spirits. They are the force […]
The Glen Echo Park Partnership presents Influences: New Work by Glen Echo Park Faculty & Students. This exhibition showcases recent work by Glen Echo Park resident visual artists and faculty […]
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 […]
Venue: National Sporting Library & Museum, 102 The Plains Road, Middleburg, VA 20117 Learn more about The Horse and the Camera: From the Judith & Jo Tartt, Jr. Photography Collection […]
Venue: National Sporting Library & Museum, 102 The Plains Road, Middleburg, VA 20117 Join us for a free sketching session in the Museum! Artists of all ages are invited to […]
On Sunday March 4th there will be a showing of the film “Disturbing the Peace,” about former enemy combatants -- Israeli soldiers and Palestinian militants, many of whom served years […]
ETHEL, a postmodern, indie-classical quartet, pays special homage to the brilliant, gorgeous, and masterful women who are making their musical mark on the 21st century. Sometimes fierce, sometimes seductive, always […]
"Without solitude, without the test of time, without the passion for silence, without the excitation and retention of the whole body, without a frightened stumbling, without wandering into a region […]
Profs and Pints presents: "Witches and Witch Hunts," with Mikki Brock, assistant professor of British history at Washington and Lee University and scholar of demonology, witchcraft, and early modern Scotland. […]
New York Times bestselling author David Baldacci and Michelle, his spouse, will become the first recipients of the Smithsonian Libraries Legend Award on Tuesday, March 6, 2018, 6 p.m., at […]
Whittle School & Studios welcomes you to learn more about the opportunities this global school will provide your children and the greater Washington area. This event will inform parents on […]
Join us for a savory and sweet evening of tastings featuring Washington DC's top female chefs. Net proceeds benefit the Ovarian Cancer Research Fund Alliance's research and programs for women […]
Don’t miss this special after hours program as the East Building comes alive to celebrate Outliers and American Vanguard Art. Explore some 270 works from self-taught artists and enjoy performances […]
Wolf Trap favorite and “Washington legend” (The Washington Post) John Eaton returns to The Barns with an evening of piano selections.
Whittle School & Studios welcomes you to learn more about the opportunities this global school will provide your children and the greater Washington area. This event will inform parents on […]
The Sanderling Resort is renowned for its gorgeous southern weddings on the shores of North Carolina's Outer Banks and this March they will be hosting the ultimate wedding planning party […]
“O”, a Fool of long experience at the Maryland Renaissance Festival, assisted by a few simple objects and no words, engages the audience in old-world delights!
On Sunday March 11th there will be a showing of two short films about the Israel-Palestine conflict. The first, “Bethlehem: Hidden from View,” is about the strangling and walled imprisonment […]
Complete Dogness is a new family friendly performance about a delightful little doggy with bad habits. She can eat a delicious wool sweater or steal a whole block of cheese […]
Holocaust survivors tell their life stories in their own words, uniting personal experience with history in a way that is extraordinary in its immediacy and power. Each hour-long program features […]
Holocaust survivors tell their life stories in their own words, uniting personal experience with history in a way that is extraordinary in its immediacy and power. Each hour-long program features […]
The United States Holocaust Memorial Museum invites you to a commemorative event examining ongoing atrocities against civilians and highlighting the strength and resilience of the Syrian people in the face […]
The U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) National Capital Region is hosting its 17th annual Green Tie Affair celebration and fundraiser March 15 at District Winery in Washington D.C. Green building […]
How did German Jewish refugees recall their past? Centered on those who fled their homes before the mass deportations began and resettled in the United States before the end of […]
Journey to the Islands with the “Soundtrack of Hawaii” composed of ancient chants, warm, contemporary tunes, and liquid guitar runs. Barry Flanagan of HAPA is joined by award-winning Hawaiian rocker […]
Whittle School & Studios welcomes you to learn more about the opportunities this global school will provide your children and the greater Washington area. This event will inform parents on […]
On Sunday March 18th there will be a showing of two short films about the Israel-Palestine conflict: “Gaza: A Gaping Wound,” and “Gaza In Context.” The first film combines lecture, […]
The Sphinx Organization is dedicated to transforming lives through the power of diversity in the arts, and has made a huge impact in the classical and chamber music fields. We […]
A benefit recital featuring bass soloist Richard Giarusso and pianist Andrew Welch will be held on Sunday March 18 at 4 p.m. at Dumbarton United Methodist Church, 3133 Dumbarton St. […]
The Experts in Mystery Entertainment are now performing live public and private interactive murder mystery dinner shows in Washington DC and surrounding areas throughout the DC area. Join us for […]
Profs and Pints presents: "The Heritage of Tattooing," with Lars Krutak, research associate at the Museum of International Folk Art and co-editor of Ancient Ink: The Archaeology of Tattooing. Since time immemorial, astonishingly diverse forms of tattooing have been produced by the Indigenous people of the world. Some employed tattoos for therapeutic or cosmetic purposes, […]
Celebrate America with the New Orchestra of Washington! Dvořák’s string quartet, “American,” performed by NOW’s Resident String Quartet, Aeolus, opens the program. Gershwin’s iconic Porgy and Bess Fantasy gets a […]
Holocaust survivors tell their life stories in their own words, uniting personal experience with history in a way that is extraordinary in its immediacy and power. Each hour-long program features […]
Most people could use a dose of joy and calmness in their day. Learn how to find focus and live and cook mindfully from Laurie Cameron, author of The Mindful […]
DanceSport Endurance presents Dance Immersions, Big Band Funtensive, a week-long dance intensive featuring Swing, Jive, Fox Trot, and Quickstep. Immersion is the best way to learn a dance. Join us […]
With a career at the pinnacle of Irish music for nearly 35 years, Altan has achieved legendary status in a genre that has been shaped by the band’s influence and […]
The White Album is “perhaps The Beatles’ most ambitious studio album” (BBC) and features classics including “Blackbird,” “While My Guitar Gently Weeps,” and “Ob-La-Di, Ob-La-Da.” Experience the celebrated album played […]
Holocaust survivors tell their life stories in their own words, uniting personal experience with history in a way that is extraordinary in its immediacy and power. Each hour-long program features […]
Vassar College Majors, a student-led choir, on a spring tour, will perform selections spanning multiple genres and over 600 years of music. The 35-member chorus run by students specializes in […]
Full of the live and in-your-face entertainment Netflix can’t provide, this must-attend show features improvised comedy, audience interaction, and of-the-moment sketches and songs from The Second City made famous by […]
Full of the live and in-your-face entertainment Netflix can’t provide, this must-attend show features improvised comedy, audience interaction, and of-the-moment sketches and songs from The Second City made famous by […]
Support Your Local Girl Scout® Troop at Lord & Taylor Saturday, March 24 during store hours Join us at any Lord & Taylor store location! Buy a box of Girl Scout Cookies® to receive a $10 bonus card, plus 10% off almost all beauty and enjoy various in-store activations. When you make a Girl Scout […]
Full of the live and in-your-face entertainment Netflix can’t provide, this must-attend show features improvised comedy, audience interaction, and of-the-moment sketches and songs from The Second City made famous by […]
Full of the live and in-your-face entertainment Netflix can’t provide, this must-attend show features improvised comedy, audience interaction, and of-the-moment sketches and songs from The Second City made famous by […]
What’s your American story? Join us on March 24 and 25 for a celebration of American art and storytelling. Highlights include an original "Story Chorus" performance designed and lead by […]
What’s your American story? Join us on March 24 and 25 for a celebration of American art and storytelling. Highlights include an original "Story Chorus" performance designed and lead by […]
Full of the live and in-your-face entertainment Netflix can’t provide, this must-attend show features improvised comedy, audience interaction, and of-the-moment sketches and songs from The Second City made famous by […]
