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Venue - National Sporting Library & Museum, 102 The Plains Road, Middleburg, VA 20117 April 13 – July 22, 2018 Wednesday-Sunday, 10:00 am – 5:00 pm This traveling exhibition organized […]
Drawing on the vast history of Washington D.C., two complementary exhibitions will look at how one man played a role in bringing the U.S. capital where it is and how […]
May 19 Twilight Polo - Gates open at 5:30pm - $30 at the gate or $25 prior www.greatmeadow.org/tickets Theme - Military Appreciation Night & 25th Anniversary Party Food - Foster's […]
Join us in the Village Plaza every Saturday from 6-8pm for live music and fun! Enjoy outdoor games, 12+ patios and dining options to continue the fun! Kids can play […]
Botanical art is the melding of scientific accuracy and artistic sensitivity. This exhibit offers a look into the contemporary botanical art scene. As Clippinger and Ducore draw inspiration from their […]
After 10 years as artist-in-residence in the Chautauqua Tower at Glen Echo Park, J. Jordan Bruns will be taking a 3-year sabbatical to explore the world and live in Japan […]
Join the U.S. Holocaust Memorial Museum for the premiere of 82 Names: Syria, Please Don't Forget Us, a documentary film that traces the journey of Mansour Omari, a survivor of torture and imprisonment in Syria. As Omari seeks to rebuild his life in exile and visits sites in Germany that memorialize the victims of the […]
Raised funds will benefit the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society.
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 a live interview between journalist Bill Benson and a survivor. Doors to the auditorium open at 10:45 a.m. Due to security precautions, please allow extra […]
Debbi Jarvis will be honored at this N Street Village event.
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 modern approach Whittle School & Studios takes to education including language immersion, cross-cultural education, and off-campus opportunities in the world’s most influential cities. The […]
Profs and Pints presents: "(African) American Revolution," a look at the role black people played in the nation's fight for independence, with Richard Bell, associate professor of history at the University of Maryland. As school children we're taught that the the American Revolution was about life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness. But what did […]
Come join us for Oscar Wilde’s classic Trivial Comedy for Serious People: The Importance of Being Earnest presented by The Picnic Theatre Company! Enjoy cocktails, refreshments and music. Proceeds benefit Dumbarton House and Courage for Kids. There are three chances to see the performance: Wednesday June 13, 2018 Thursday June 14, 2018 Friday June 15, […]
Independence Accelerator Coaching Program by Capital Asset Management Group This workshop was created by, and for, forward thinking young professionals who want to get better at adulting. Join us for a free interactive education based planning experience where you will learn: - Crash course in what to expect in the home buying process - Latest […]
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 a live interview between journalist Bill Benson and a survivor. Doors to the auditorium open at 10:45 a.m. Due to security precautions, please allow extra […]
More than 25 acts will be there.
Meet the Whittle School & Studios visionary, Chris Whittle. The event is free.
Join The Georgetowner for a cocktail reception and presentation by education visionary Chris Whittle on the new Whittle School & Studios. Whittle will share his philosophy of the first international K-12 school concept that will grow to 30 campuses across the globe over the next decade, with the first two campuses opening in Washington, D.C., […]
Come join us for Oscar Wilde’s classic Trivial Comedy for Serious People: The Importance of Being Earnest presented by The Picnic Theatre Company! Enjoy cocktails, refreshments and music. Proceeds benefit Dumbarton House and Courage for Kids. There are three chances to see the performance: Wednesday June 13, 2018 Thursday June 14, 2018 Friday June 15, […]
An event highlighting the people who have made a difference on the Earth.
Exemplifying excellence in every aspect of the entertainment world, charming crooner Harry Connick Jr. has received recognition with multiple Grammy and Emmy Awards and Tony nominations for his live and recorded musical performances, his achievements on screens large and small, and his appearances on Broadway as both an actor and a composer. At this special […]
The relationship between a father and daughter is key to how a girl views herself. Mamma Ricchi is setting aside a special night for fathers to treat their daughters to dinner for Father's Day. This night could also be for fathers to have face-to-face time with their adult daughters or for daughters to treat their […]
IES will recognize Amazon Web Services' VP of the Worldwide Public Sector Teresa Carlson with the eighth IES Lifetime Achievement Awards at the event. Kari Shull of The Keri Shull Team will be presented the second annual Women in Sales Executive Leadership Award during the ceremony. The awards are designed to promote and advance corporate […]
Come join us for Oscar Wilde’s classic Trivial Comedy for Serious People: The Importance of Being Earnest presented by The Picnic Theatre Company! Enjoy cocktails, refreshments and music. Proceeds benefit Dumbarton House and Courage for Kids. There are three chances to see the performance: Wednesday June 13, 2018 Thursday June 14, 2018 Friday June 15, […]
Join your neighbors at this festive party to benefit Volta Park.
Free and open to the public.
Celebrating over 50 years, the classic family film returns to the screen in Technicolor…with a twist! Sing-a-long with the movie using on-screen lyrics and become the star of the show. Lederhosen and veils welcome! A costume contest precedes the performance. 7:15 pm - Costume contest 7:40 pm - Film start (includes one 15 minute intermission) […]
The Glen Echo Park Partnership presents a swing dance with live music in the historic Spanish Ballroom. We are thrilled to welcome back the Blue Moon Big Band as they celebrate their 20th anniversary! Tom & Debra from Gottaswing will be on hand to teach a beginner dance lesson from 8 - 9 pm (included […]
Local yoga instructors Alia Peera and Amy Mitchell host our 4th annual summer yoga series at Dumbarton House. Our grounds provide a serene, outdoor space for this 60 minute all-levels vinyasa flow class that should be fun and challenging for both experienced yogis and yoga skeptics alike! Attendees should bring their own mat and must […]
A timely book on D.C. jazz will be the focal point of this talk.
A celebration of paella.
Join Congressman John Delaney to discuss his new book "The Right Answer, How we can Unify Our Divided Nation" Delaney’s passionate call to action draws on his personal, entrepreneurial, and political experiences to echo the ideals articulated by JFK in his 1958 speech, which urged that we ”not seek the Republican answer or the Democratic […]
Profs and Pints presents: "Turkish Politics, U.S. Trouble," with Lisel Hintz, assistant professor of international relations and European Studies at the Johns Hopkins University School of Advanced International Studies. Turkey holds national elections on June 24th, and the run-up to them and their all-but-preordained results are worrying NATO and international human-rights observers. President Recep Tayyip […]
Presenting a playful interpretation of classical ballet in parody form and en travesti since 1974, Les Ballets Trockadero is the world’s foremost all-male comic ballet company.
Pet the cutest bunnies, pigs, llamas and more at the 15+ animal Petting Zoo at the FREE 3-hour super-sized Val's Pals kick off! Plus, check out the cool vehicles of the Loudoun Police Department! Hosted outside on Tupper Way by Atomic Trampoline.
Join the U.S. Holocaust Memorial Museum for the premiere of 82 Names: Syria, Please Don't Forget Us, a documentary film that traces the journey of Mansour Omari, a survivor of torture and imprisonment in Syria. As Omari seeks to rebuild his life in exile and visits sites in Germany that memorialize the victims of the […]
Join the U.S. Holocaust Memorial Museum for the premiere of 82 Names: Syria, Please Don't Forget Us, a documentary film that traces the journey of Mansour Omari, a survivor of torture and imprisonment in Syria. As Omari seeks to rebuild his life in exile and visits sites in Germany that memorialize the victims of the […]
Come join the Caravan of Light and Hope for Refugees! On World Refugee Day, June 20, 2018, join us for a sunset run/walk & candlelight vigil in support of refugees around the globe. The Sunset Run for Refugees is a special event on the evening of Wednesday, June 20th, World Refugee Day, involving running and […]
Life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness are the focal points of discussion on that day.
Celebrating our 11th Annual Food event at NIH Main Campus in Bethesda. Come out to CANIH’s Invigorate Day for Caribbean Food and Local and International Craft Vendors, Reggae Zumba, Entertainment and Door Prizes!! Government-Issued Photo ID required. FREE. Event is a collaboration with NIH R&W and the Caribbean-American Chamber of Commerce in the DMV [ […]
Enjoy the longest day of the year outside in our gardens! Play Quoits and Battledore on the lawn as you sip on cocktails and enjoy live music. Free food and cash bar provided by Geppetto Catering.
Salute the longest day of the year as we celebrate the Summer Solstice. Everything and everyone will be decked in white under the stars and twinkling lights. Our menu will feature summertime favorite cocktails, pastas, grilled meats and seafood, salads and of course, our house-made gelato. Bring a white accessory along for even more fun! […]
Steven Tyler is the iconic songwriter, prolific voice, and dynamic frontman of rock band, Aerosmith. Hits like “Dream On,” “Walk This Way” and “I Don’t Wanna Miss a Thing” have solidified the band’s place in history. For one night only "one of the greatest singers of all time" (Rolling Stone) reworks Aerosmith classics, tells stories […]
Swiss jewelry designer, Ronit Ziswiler, is returning to i Ricchi with her latest collection of horn jewelry. Come for lunch or a complimentary flute of prosecco, and see what is in fashion and what stylish women in Europe are wearing today.
Brambleton Town Center is rolling back time to the Jurassic period in celebration of the Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom U.S. movie release on Friday, June 22. Parents and children of all ages are invited to the free dinosaur-centric pop-up with interactive activities spanning the entire front lawn of Regal Cinemas where Jurassic World will premiere. […]
An exhibition related to cave drawings.
Achieving remarkable success with multiple Top 50 albums, major critical acclaim, and festival and touring appearances all around the world, indie bands Dr. Dog and Manchester Orchestra make their Wolf Trap debuts.
Need a laugh? Who doesn’t these days. With summertime in the city heating up, DC Shorts LAUGHS brings cool comedy and smiles to Washington on June 22 and 23, just when it’s needed most. Combining live stand-up comedy performances with the most entertaining comedy shorts from past film festivals, your summer of smiles begins with LAUGHS. […]
For the past 25 years, tens of thousands of people have flocked to our nation’s capital to celebrate the “Official Start of Summer” at the Giant® National Capital Barbecue Battle, one of the largest and most unique food and music festivals in the country. On June 23rd and 24th, 2018, historic Pennsylvania Avenue, between 3rd […]
An event that will last until dusk.
Garnering 19 Grammy Awards throughout his seven-decade-long career interpreting the Great American Songbook, this legend “can still shape a lyric and stretch a melody like nobody else” (The Telegraph).
For the past 25 years, tens of thousands of people have flocked to our nation’s capital to celebrate the “Official Start of Summer” at the Giant® National Capital Barbecue Battle, one of the largest and most unique food and music festivals in the country. On June 23rd and 24th, 2018, historic Pennsylvania Avenue, between 3rd […]
Local yoga instructors Alia Peera and Amy Mitchell host our 4th annual summer yoga series at Dumbarton House. Our grounds provide a serene, outdoor space for this 60 minute all-levels vinyasa flow class that should be fun and challenging for both experienced yogis and yoga skeptics alike! Attendees should bring their own mat and must […]
A seafood extravaganza.
A Seat @ the Table Podcast is BACK! During the month of June A Seat @ the Table Podcast will be honoring Juneteenth! In honor of Juneteenth we will be hosting The Mix & Mingle Matinee. Join us at Smith Public Trust for a Matinee Moive ( Get On The Bus), popcorn, fellowship, and a […]
A force to be reckoned with as a solo artist and as the former lead singer of pioneering funk group The Gap Band, Charlie Wilson has racked up numerous No. 1 singles and Grammy nominations throughout his fruitful career.
MS Views and News invites you to attend a free multiple sclerosis educational event in Greenbelt, MD! "THE COMPASS TO CARE" Partnering with and Understanding a Comprehensive MS Healthcare Team (RSVP required to attend - Please see below) Interactive Q&A to follow after the presentations! --------------------------------------------------------------------- SPECIAL GUEST SPEAKER #1: Jeffrey Segal, NSCA-CPT, CSCS, CPTS. […]
Profs and Pints presents: "Nightmare at Love Canal," with Rahima Schwenkbeck, adjunct professor of American Studies at George Washington University. Love Canal was conceived of as part of a utopian community when it broke ground in Niagara Falls, N.Y., in the 1890s. By the 1970s, however, it came to be regarded as a hell for […]
An event where people will take a stand against construction that would obstruct the view at Mount Vernon.
The Yangguang Chinese Language Club is offering an affordable 9 week Beginner’s Chinese Language course for this summer. The purpose of this program is to be proficient enough to speak around 150 words. Learning Mandarin is hard, so missing classes is not recommended and there will be homework. The program will be hosted in Glover […]
Motown The Musical is the true American dream story of Motown founder Berry Gordy’s journey from featherweight boxer to the heavyweight music mogul who launched the careers of Diana Ross, Michael Jackson, Smokey Robinson, and many more. Motown shattered barriers, shaped our lives, and made us all move to the same beat. Now, experience it […]
Join us for a morning of FREE fun on Wednesdays this summer! Enjoy live music, magicians, puppet shows, petting zoos and more. Locations vary. June 20: Super-sized Kick Off Petting Zoo and vehicles of the Loudoun Police Department. Hosted outside on Tupper Way. June 27: Everyone’s favorite — Rocknocerous — performs. Hosted in the Village […]
Derek Musgrove and Tom Sherwood will be talking at the event.
Motown The Musical is the true American dream story of Motown founder Berry Gordy’s journey from featherweight boxer to the heavyweight music mogul who launched the careers of Diana Ross, Michael Jackson, Smokey Robinson, and many more. Motown shattered barriers, shaped our lives, and made us all move to the same beat. Now, experience it […]
How Did Learning Chinese Change My View of The World? Award Winning Author Ingrid Anders Shares Insights On English/Chinese Bilingual Novel: Kat Vespucci Takes Taiwan How did an American girl who initially thought Thai was the official language of Taiwan successfully build a life and career in the island's capital city? A rare English/Chinese bilingual […]
Motown The Musical is the true American dream story of Motown founder Berry Gordy’s journey from featherweight boxer to the heavyweight music mogul who launched the careers of Diana Ross, Michael Jackson, Smokey Robinson, and many more. Motown shattered barriers, shaped our lives, and made us all move to the same beat. Now, experience it […]
Bring your lawn chairs or a blanket and join us the last Friday of the month, May – August from 6:00-8:00pm on the NSLM lawn for live music. Concessions and cash bar available. Also enjoy free admission to our museum! The June 29th concert will feature the Silver Tones Swing Band, playing classic Big Band […]
Tapping into pop, jazz, bluegrass, country, and modern classical, Bruce Hornsby’s varied career is filled with high-profile collaborations from Bob Dylan to Elton John. “Hornsby can jam with the best” […]
CIA, OSS, NSA, FBI & KGB Playground! Join Dwane Starlin, member of the Guild of Professional Tour Guides, as he leads you through various clandestine locales of Georgetown. See where […]
Join us June 30th for Speed Dating @ Lord & Taylor Lord & Taylor, Chevy Chase is partnering with Professionals in the City to give you Speed Dating at Lord […]
Brambleton Town Center presents Red, White & BRAM, an annual Fourth of July celebration on Saturday, June 30th. For the first time in the event’s history, the Homeowners Association will […]
Local yoga instructors Alia Peera and Amy Mitchell host our 4th annual summer yoga series at Dumbarton House. Our grounds provide a serene, outdoor space for this 60 minute all-levels vinyasa flow class that should be fun and challenging for both experienced yogis and yoga skeptics alike! Attendees should bring their own mat and must […]
Join us for a free sketching session in the Museum! Artists of all ages are invited to sketch alongside local artist Alex Carr. Materials are provided. Please contact Anne Marie […]
A household name thanks to a successful career spanning music, television, film, and theater, Reba McEntire is a three-time Grammy winner, member of the Country Music Hall of Fame, and […]
“Gotta see the show, ‘cause then you’ll know” just how much energy, precision, finesse, and outright celebration are ahead. “It’s not easy to be hyperactive, brooding and whimsical all at […]
July 4 Independence Day Celebration! - Gates open at 4:00pm Entertainment for the whole family will be available through the afternoon as tailgaters wait for the area’s largest fireworks display! […]
A D.C. tradition that should be done at least once.
Enjoy an evening of live music with Oasis Island Sounds, a local group that has been performing Steel Drum, Reggae, Calypso, and African music for over 30 years. The Bumper […]
July 6-8, 2018 Brook Ledge Great Meadow International FEI Eventing Nations Cup For the third year in a row, the Washington, DC region will host some of the best horses […]
Join Mayor Muriel Bowser and the entire city as we celebrate the musical legend, Chuck Brown, who took the spirit and culture of DC around the world. Enjoy refreshments, giveaways […]
The experience of making art can have a profound effect on any artist, and can also support recovery and transitions along different life stages. Theresa Reer and Jen Vaughn are […]
Glen Echo Park Partnership is pleased to present Silver Linings: Stories in Silver, a collection of new works created by Artist-In-Residence Blair Anderson and the faculty of SilverWorks Studio & […]
The Glen Echo Park Partnership is pleased to present Time Out: Paintings and Photography by Patrick and Lisa Sieg. Oil painter Patrick Sieg and photographer Lisa Sieg often meld into […]
An event for those who love the equestrian way of life.
Come join us for some refreshments while you walk around the park watching artists work. Along with the open studios, the Popcorn, Stone Tower, and Park View Galleries will be […]
Relive the magic of your favorite wizard in Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban™ – In Concert. Based on the third installment of J.K. Rowling’s classic saga, fans of […]
Known for putting on plays with big ideas and strange qualities, The Edge of the Universe Players 2 holds true to that reputation with this upcoming production. The Vandal involves […]
A look at Cleveland in 1968.
Relive the magic of your favorite wizard in Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban™ – In Concert. Based on the third installment of J.K. Rowling’s classic saga, fans of […]
Local yoga instructors Alia Peera and Amy Mitchell host our 4th annual summer yoga series at Dumbarton House. Our grounds provide a serene, outdoor space for this 60 minute all-levels vinyasa flow class that should be fun and challenging for both experienced yogis and yoga skeptics alike! Attendees should bring their own mat and must […]
Profs and Pints presents: “World War I Centennial: Baptism of Fire," a discussion of courage and sacrifice in the summer of 1918, with Edward Lengel, special advisor to the White […]
Luminous, emotive, effortlessly lyrical, and always supremely refined, the music and performances of Ludovico Einaudi have attracted an ever-growing international audience over the last two decades. With a unique musical […]
Join craft cocktail expert, Dan Burke and sommelier, Mandie Silver, to experience a new take on your favorite cocktails, and taste the cool wines of the Pacific Northwest. $59 (all inclusive).
A networking opportunity.
The only duo with top 40 titles on the Billboard 200 in the '80s, '90s, '00s, and '10s, enduring folk rock icons Indigo Girls return to Wolf Trap for a […]
Join us for a morning of FREE fun on Wednesdays this summer! Enjoy live music, magicians, puppet shows, petting zoos and more. Locations vary. June 20: Super-sized Kick Off Petting […]
A fashion show that will offer sneak peeks for the fall and spring.
Profs and Pints presents, "Epic Life Lessons," a discussion of what we can learn from Greek and Indian epic heroes, with Shubha Pathak, associate professor of philosophy and religion at […]
This 12-piece band formed by husband-and-wife duo Derek Trucks and Susan Tedeschi creates outstanding live performances through songs rooted in the blues and infused with their own unique blend of […]
Delight in Regency inspired films during our 7th Annual Jane Austen Film Festival under the summer stars in Dumbarton House’s historic North Garden. Tickets are $6 per film or $20 for all four films. Become a museum member and get in for free, plus have early entry! *We highly recommend that you buy tickets in […]
