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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 […]
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. […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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, […]
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, […]
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 […]
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 […]
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. […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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, […]
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 […]
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, […]
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 […]
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, […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Join us for an Evening of Confidence & Cocktails Our CEO Lisa Sun will be sharing her thoughts on personal presence and offering styling sessions. JULY 12TH, 5:30-8 PM LORD […]
Unwind after work with classic arcade sports, ballpark food and tours of amazing athletes in the exhibition Champions.
Paul Mellon was one of the greatest art collectors and philanthropists of the 20th century He spent a lifetime creating a masterful collection of art including British, French, and American […]
Eclectic when it comes to musical styles as well as collaborations, reggae band Slightly Stoopid, now in their second decade of making music, continues to manufacture an energizing and multifaceted […]
An event at Wentworth Gallery that combines sports and art.
Hailing from Colombia, this Latin superstar leaves audiences roaring with praise night after night with hits like “Me Enamora,” “La Camisa Negra,” and “Fuego.”
A celebration of the Trevor Paglen: Sites Unseen exhibition.
Join us for this FREE “can’t miss” festival of the summer on July 14 from 3-8pm! It’s a day packed with Mini Golf, Photobooth Fun, Glitter Tattoos, Bubble Mania, Balloon […]
Event will benefit the Garrahan Hospital in Latin America.
Beethoven’s Ninth symphony is the composer’s ultimate expression of brotherhood and humanity. Experience this masterpiece as the resounding chords of the beloved “Ode to Joy” fill the air. PROGRAM Tchaikovsky's […]
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 […]
**FREE FAMILY-FRIENDLY EVENT** Ally Home Celebrates Baseball's Home Run Slugfest in Washington, D.C., with Special Free Event for All-Star Fans Popular Sports Radio Personalities, The Sports Junkies, Join Ally for […]
Profs and Pints presents "Our Anthem's Strange Notes," with Marc Ferris, former history instructor at New York University and Hofstra University and author of Star-Spangled Banner: The Unlikely Story of […]
Part of the Canada Now Film Festival.
INOVA and Hickok Cole (Georgetown architecture firm) have paired up to bring the blood mobile to 3217 Water Street NW for a day of blood donations. INOVA's blood drive's purpose […]
Join staff from the National Portrait Gallery and the DC Public Library for a monthly discussion of portraits and prose commemorating the 50th anniversary of the museum and 1968. Each […]
DC author Kim Roberts has fascinating tales to tell of the literary life of Washington from the Revolution to the modern era. Through slides and narratives she brings alive the […]
This a cappella group’s musical cocktail mixes stunning vocals with lively performances for unique spins on contemporary standards ranging from Charlie Puth and Beyoncé to Bob Dylan.
Try a variety of spirit tastings while smoking a cigar outdoors on our piazza. Bring your own cigar, or enjoy one courtesy of JR Cigars.
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 film that explores the encounter between two peoples targeted by oppression, brutality, and forced segregation who were brought together by World War II and racism in […]
Boy George & Culture Club, the UK pop sensation behind “Karma Chameleon” shares the stage with the technicolor party rockers behind “Love Shack” and “Rock Lobster,” The B-52s, for a […]
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 […]
July is the month of Janeites at Dumbarton House. Come for the opportunity to create your own Jane Austen inspired masterpiece, learn about what was going on in America during […]
Toast the best of the best in local green building at the 17th annual Midsummer Night's Green, hosted by the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) National Capital Region. This is […]
Comedians, journalists, celebrity guests, and more compete in NPR’s humorous and award-winning current events quiz show, hosted by author and playwright Peter Sagal along with scorekeeper Bill Kurtis.
