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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 & Taylor We've arranged an afternoon of fun and adventure. All participates, male and female, will be treated to a Complimentary makeover, Hair and Fashion […]
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 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 […]
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 Zoo and vehicles of the Loudoun Police Department. Hosted outside on Tupper Way. June 27: Everyone’s favorite — Rocknocerous — performs. Hosted in the Village […]
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 & TAYLOR 5255 WESTERN AVENUE, NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20015 SEND YOUR RSVP TO POPUP@GRAVITASNEWYORK.COM WWW.PROJECTGRAVITAS.COM @PROJECTGRAVITAS ON FACEBOOK, INSTAGRAM, PINTEREST & TWITTER
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 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 […]
**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 a Line-up of Entertainment, Games, and Giveaways at July 16th Event WHO: Ally Home, Ally's direct-to-consumer mortgage business, along with WFAN-AM's popular sports radio personalities, […]
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 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 […]
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.
An interaction haunts you. Oddly, you recall the incident, a mere blip, tiny gasp. The beauty of the moment is that it has a life of its own, like a […]
A Grammy and Golden Globe-winning rapper, singer, hip-hop artist, and actress, Queen Latifah was the first hip-hop performer to be crowned with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. […]
Archaeology in the Community (AITC) will be hosting the seventh annual Day of Archaeology Festival, Saturday, July 21st from 10 am to 3 pm at Dumbarton House in Georgetown. Archaeology […]
Join Archaeology in the Community (AITC) for the 7th Annual Day of Archaeology festival at Dumbarton House! The International Day of Archaeology aims to raise public awareness of the relevance […]
On Saturday, July 21, 2018, the Animal Legal Defense Fund, the nation’s preeminent legal advocacy organization for animals, will be hosting fellow animal lovers and advocates for an elegant evening […]
Join us for our annual Twilight Tastings celebration of locally brewed beer and blended wines on July 21 at 6:00 p.m.This much anticipated festival is bigger and better this year […]
With just two notes, Academy Award winner John Williams created a sense of fear for beachgoers that would last for decades! Join us at Wolf Trap for a screening of […]
An interaction haunts you. Oddly, you recall the incident, a mere blip, tiny gasp. The beauty of the moment is that it has a life of its own, like a […]
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 […]
This nifty outdoor performance by Jane Franklin Dance offers light hearted fun, plenty of inventive movement, and bridges over into several generations with performers spanning a 50 year age difference. […]
Film Concerts Live! proudly presents Casino Royale in Concert, produced in association with EON Productions and Metro Goldwyn Mayer Studios (MGM). For the first time in North America, audiences will […]
“Often cited as being one of the best songwriters in the world” (Paste), Jason Isbell and The 400 Unit make their Wolf Trap debut with a distinguishable blend of Americana […]
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 […]
Our furry friends bring us so much joy and companionship. This night, don't leave them home - bring yours out for a date. You bring the pet; we supply the […]
A gala.
An interaction haunts you. Oddly, you recall the incident, a mere blip, tiny gasp. The beauty of the moment is that it has a life of its own, like a […]
Titanic-themed bites will be part of the evening.
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 […]
Following the success of smash-hit singles “How Long,” “Attention,” “We Don’t Talk Anymore,” and “Marvin Gaye,” multi-Platinum artist Charlie Puth makes his Wolf Trap debut on his biggest North American […]
Speak French in a pleasant atmosphere with a glass of wine every Thursday at the United Church, 20th & G Streets NW DC, 6:00pm-7:00pm. Please visit 'Les Compagnons' Meetup web site for further info.
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 […]
A celebration of the arts, especially music.
Enjoy an evening of live music with the Real Live Jazz Quartet. Lead by Bob Boguslaw, former pianist of the “President’s Own” Marine Band, the group also features vocals, drums […]
An event marking the continuing work of Bright Beginnings.
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 […]
An interaction haunts you. Oddly, you recall the incident, a mere blip, tiny gasp. The beauty of the moment is that it has a life of its own, like a […]
Luminaries from the worlds of musical theater, dance, and classical music join forces to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the birth of American musical icon Leonard Bernstein.
