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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 in the Spectacular Bubble Shows, Pop Up Fountain and Kids Play area. In the event of rain or poor weather, the concert will be canceled. […]
From salsa to strings, and blues to swing, Live! Concert Series on the Plaza features hot entertainment in a cool, open-air atmosphere. From noon-1:00pm, join us for free lunchtime performances […]
The Fred Schnider Gallery of Art showcases its newest exhibit, “A Broader Sense of Place,” Panoramic Photographs by DC photographer Sam Kittner, open now through September 8, 2018 with an […]
Please join Savor Strategies and featured speakers Andrew Limberg of Rose's Restaurant Group and Ellen Kassoff Gray of Equinox Restaurant, to learn how to transition your top performing employees into management roles. We will focus on the tools, resources, and skills needed to develop successful leaders. Successful restaurateurs agree that one of the best ways […]
DC Shorts Film Festival and Screenplay Competition is an award-winning, internationally recognized film festival held every September in Washington, DC. DC Shorts kicks off its 15th anniversary year on Thursday, September 6, and runs through Sunday, September 16, 2018. With filmmakers and film-lovers traveling the globe to attend, an array of festival offerings includes multiple […]
Celebrating a Middleburg resort and spa.
A celebration of D.C. creators and entrepreneurs.
This year will mark the 13th year of this annual event. An elite field of 35 professional athletes, the most ever, including Olympian and seven-time IRONMAN Champion Andy Potts, Olympian Sarah Haskins, Olympian Jarrod Shoemaker and more are set to compete for a $20,000 prize purse. The race will take participants for a swim in […]
For over three decades, Grammy Award-winning saxophonist Kenny G has grafted elements of R&B, pop, and Latin to a jazz foundation solidifying his reputation as the premiere artist in contemporary jazz. Similarly creating a powerful crossover sound, award-winning classical and contemporary pop group The Tenors returns to Wolf Trap with undeniable charm and diverse vocal […]
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 August 31st concert will feature the Piedmont Symphony Orchestra, playing classical and show tunes […]
Experience a night of soulful music from a pair of gifted singer-songwriters featuring multi-platinum performer Gavin DeGraw known for “Not Over You” and “I Don’t Want to Be” and American Idol winner Phillip Phillips acclaimed for radio hits like “Home” and “Gone, Gone, Gone.”
September 1-2 Virginia Scottish Games - Gates open at 9:00am - Tickets available at the gate Celebrate Scottish and Celtic heritage at this dog-friendly, family-friendly 2-day event. Gates open to the general public at 9 a.m. and close at 5 p.m. both days. Please see the schedules on website for more detail. Dogs are welcome […]
Glen Echo Park Partnership is pleased to present Vessels From Our Trees. This exhibition showcases work from three woodturning organizations around the area: Montgomery County Woodturners, Chesapeake Woodturners, and Mid-Maryland […]
An eight-time Grammy winner, Emmy winner, humanitarian, singer, songwriter, and producer, Ziggy Marley is one of the most successful reggae artists ever. Joining Ziggy Marley is one of Bob Marley’s favorite bands, Grammy-winning Steel Pulse. For one night only, experience an evening filled with messages of love and justice for all people.
Join us for a free sketching session in the Museum! Artists of all ages are invited to sketch alongside local artist Ruth Anna Stolk. Materials are provided. Please contact Anne Marie Paquette, the Clarice & Robert H. Smith Educator, to register for this program: APaquette@NationalSporting.org, (540) 687-6542 ext. 25
The Yangguang Chinese Language Club is offering an affordable nine-week beginner's Chinese language course this fall. The purpose of this program, hosted in Glover Park on Tuesday evenings through Oct. […]
Meet an icon of Italian wine culture, Pio Boffa, and his daughter, Federica, representing the next generation of Italian vintners, as they introduce their renowned wines and talk of the path forward. Taste 6 exceptional wines while grazing on specialties from i Ricchi’s Antipasto Table. $39(exclusive tax & tip).
The Yangguang Chinese Language Club is offering an affordable nine-week intermediate Chinese language course this fall. The purpose of this program, hosted in Glover Park on Wednesday evenings through Oct. […]
Hailed as the “biggest new rock act in the world” (Rolling Stone) with hits like “Want You Back,” “Amnesia,” and “She’s Kinda Hot,” 5 Seconds of Summer (5SOS) is the only band in history to see its first two full length studio albums enter the Billboard 200 at No. 1.
On Friday, October 19 at the Washington National Cathedral, DC non-profit Fair Chance is hosting the 16th annual Butterfly Bash gala. Guests will enjoy an evening of live music, dancing, cocktails and hors d’oeuvres while strengthening the sustainability and performance of local community based nonprofits. NBC4 TODAY morning anchor Eun Yang will emcee, and the […]
Join us in welcoming the 2018 Polo Classic players to Middleburg! Greenhill Winery & Vineyards will host a “Meet the Players” event on Thursday, September 6 from 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. - Wine & Hors d’Oeuvres(Cash Bar) RSVP by September 4 - Visit greenhillvineyards.com/reservations and search by date. This event features a Polo Fashion Preview […]
With sales of over 60 million albums worldwide, Alanis Morissette is one of the most influential singer-songwriter-musicians in contemporary music. Her deeply expressive music (including “Ironic” and “You Oughta Know”) and performances have earned vast critical praise including seven Grammy Awards, 14 Canadian Juno Awards, and an induction into the Canadian Music Hall of Fame.
Led by flautist and vocalist Ian Anderson, Jethro Tull celebrates 50 years of being one of the most successful live performing acts on the world stage with over 30 albums (including Benefit, Aqualung, and Thick As A Brick) and sales totaling more than 50 million.
Bringing together the best of Holistic, Natural Living, Alternative and Complementary Health, Spirituality, Green and Sustainable Product Choices. Sample and purchase services and products – Attend live workshops. Modalities include Holistic Physicians, Naturopath, Chiropractors, Massage Therapists, Energy Healing – Reiki, Healing Touch, Yoga, Hypnotists, Meditation, Spirit Art, Aromatherapy, Etc..COME AND EXPERIENCE THE DIVERSITY OF WELLNESS
For the past 28 years, the Rosslyn Jazz Fest has taken over all of the three-acre, urban Gateway Park. Last year, this much-anticipated annual event drew more than 10,000 music fans to the park for a day of dynamic, free performances. Come to hear live music performed by some of the biggest names in jazz […]
LEARNING FROM LABORINTUS Curator: Ira Tattelman An exhibit featuring four DC and five Roman printmakers - 25 total works. The show is open from August 30 to September 23. Preview reception on September 1, 3-5pm. Opening reception on September 8, 3-5pm. Artist talk on September 23, 1-3pm. This Sister Cities exchange was funded in part […]
Have you ever seen someone "riding sideways"? In celebration of NSLM's newest exhibition, Sidesaddle, NSLM will host reenactors demonstrating sidesaddle riding in colonial attire and antique tack. Meet the riders, and see examples of women athletes riding in 4 centuries of art! Free admission to the demonstration AND the Museum galleries, fun for all ages.
Curated by Questlove, the musicians who performed with Prince throughout his career come together for one evening to honor the earth-shattering, genre-smashing musician behind “Purple Rain,” “Kiss,” “When Doves Cry,” and countless other hits.
Venue: Great Meadow, 5089 Old Tavern Road, The Plains, VA 20198 Join us on Sunday, September 9, 2018 for a great day of exciting, high-stakes polo in support of the National Sporting Library & Museum. Ticket options include the Founder’s Pavilion with a seated lunch, tailgates, and general admission – there are many ways to […]
This exhibition brings together five artists who examine human movements within water borders around the Caribbean and Mediterranean archipelagos form multi-layered perspectives. With hurricane Maria sweeping up the Caribbean and […]
The Arts Club of Washington will host a poetry reading and luncheon featuring Geraldine Connolly on Sept. 27, 2018, at noon. Ms. Connolly will read from her new book Aileron […]
10 percent of proceeds go to Family Matters.
Profs and Pints presents: "Your Brain on Politics," with Dr. Daniel Z. Lieberman, professor of psychiatry and behavioral sciences at George Washington University and co-author of The Molecule of More. […]
Rachel Goslins of the Smithsonian's Arts and Industries Building will be speaking at the event. RSVP Richard Selden at richard@georgetowner.com.
Executive director of the President's Committee on the Arts and Humanities from 2009 to 2015, Rachel Goslins is director of the Arts and Industries Building, the second-oldest Smithsonian museum on the National Mall. She will share the current plans to bring this National Historic Landmark, built in 1881, back to life as a space for […]
A shopping extravaganza.
Savor wines from esteemed vintners from the D.C. area and beyond, all while supporting the life-saving efforts at the Zoo and worldwide. At this wild event, enjoy an acoustic show by D.C.-based folk/pop duo Sweater Set, handcrafted goods and animal encounters.
Stories about World War II and the persecution of Europe’s Jews were a constant presence in American movie theaters and living rooms throughout the 1930–40s. Award-winning films such as Mrs. Miniver, The Great Dictator, and Casablanca shaped Americans’ understanding of the Nazi threat, while newsreels and radio programs offered a brief glimpse into world events […]
It’s no secret that Fairfax County and the Metro DC region is thriving in the world of startups and technology, which makes the DMV the perfect place for Social Media Week Fairfax. Social Media Week (SMW) is a leading news platform that curates and shares the best ideas, innovations and insight into how social media […]
How do the things we leave behind tell the story of a life? Material culture—the study of ordinary objects—is another way to study complex traumatic histories such as the Holocaust. Experts in the diverse fields of material culture and Holocaust studies will address the major developments in their research over the past 20 years; the […]
Celebrate Georgetown’s Scottish Heritage with a Scotch Tasting at Scottish Heritage Night at Dumbarton House. Guests will enjoy live music, food, broadsword demonstrations and dance performances. Not sure of your Scottish Heritage? Come and look up your family Tartan and try your hand at draping a kilt. In Partnership with The Saint Andrews Society and […]
Elegance, power, and grace come to life in the artwork on exhibition in Sidesaddle, 1690-1935. Women athletes and amateurs across time adapted to changing tack technology and social mores to join the hunt field and competitive races alike. On September 14th join cocurator Dr. Ulrike Weiss, Lecturer at the University of St. Andrews and 2016 […]
Wentworth Gallery is honored to present a Collection of works from legendary Musician and Fine Artist Paul Stanley of KISS. The Collection of original paintings, mixed media originals, limited edition […]
The museum’s 39th-annual family festival celebrates the textile arts and cultures of Turkey. Watch local artists weave, spin, embroider, and more; enjoy traditional dance performances; and explore spectacular rugs woven by nomadic women through family-friendly tours of A Nomad’s Art: Kilims of Anatolia
Global Bhagavad Gita Convention (GBGC) is a free event which is organized by Center for Inner Resources Development – North America (CIRD-NA), a global Knowledge Institution on September 15th & 16th 2018 in Washington DC Metro Area at George Mason University, Center for the Arts, 4373 Mason Pond Dr., Fairfax, VA 22030 GBGC will showcase […]
Can't wait to get a look at NSLM's newest exhibition, Sidesaddle, 1690-1935? Join cocurator Dr. Ulrike Weiss, Lecturer at the University of St. Andrews in Scotland and 2016 John H. Daniels Fellow, for an informal tour of the show with special focus on social changes and the role of women in art and in the […]
Home on Cameron, located in the heart of Old Town Alexandria at 315 Cameron Street, will host two local artists — John and Lena Murray, during the 16th annual King Street Art Festival on Saturday, September 15 and Sunday, September 16th. John and Lena Murray will be painting onsite at the Home on Cameron showroom […]
ASO’s 75th Anniversary Celebration Concert Saturday, September 15, 2018 at 4pm Virginia Theological Seminary Campus 3737 Seminary Rd, Alexandria, VA 22304 James Ross, conductor Copland: Outdoor Overture Rodgers & Hammerstein: selections from Sound of Music Tchaikovsky: selections from Swan Lake Gould: American Salute Brahms: Academic Festival Overture Tickets: Lawn $20 adult/$5 youth, VIP tickets also […]
Twilight Polo Fiesta Night - Gates open at 5:30 PM Twilight Polo celebrates its Silver Anniversary in 2018! Since 1993, Twilight Polo has bought the community together to watch fast paced arena polo here at Great Meadow. Join us at Greenhill Stadium in The Plains, VA Saturday nights for Twilight Polo at Great Meadow! We […]
à deux A Collection of Collaborative Works by Charlene Nield and Ann Pickett September 5 - 30, 2018 Artists' reception Saturday, September 15, 6 - 8 pm Painting side-by-side in a meeting of creative minds, Charlene Nield and Ann Pickett present à deux, a collection of collaborative works focused on the figure, with strong elements […]
Celebrate the C&O Canal at Park After Dark on Saturday, September 15, 2018 from 6:00pm – 10:00pm! Park After Dark is the C&O Canal Trust’s annual gala fundraiser, held under the stars at Historic Great Falls Tavern. This year, guests will enjoy great food, libations, a campfire, unique auction items, music and dancing with The […]
Johann Sebastian Bach Singet dem Herrn ein neues Lied, BWV 190 George Frideric Handel Ode for St. Cecilia’s Day, HWV 76 J.S. Bach Magnificat, BWV 243 Join the Consort as we celebrate the opening of our 41st season and welcome our new Artistic Director. Bach’s cantata for the New Year, Singet dem Herrn ein neues […]
Profs and Pints presents: "The Women of 'Hamilton,'" with Cassandra Good, assistant professor of history at Marymount University and author of Founding Friendships: Friendships Between Men and Women in the Early American Republic. The musical Hamilton isn’t just about the founding fathers—it features strong women of the period as well. But what was really going […]
A fundraiser to support mentoring programs.
Profs and Pints presents: "Our Threatened Vote," with Allan J. Lichtman, distinguished professor of history at American University and author of The Embattled Vote in America: From the Founding to the Present. With crucial elections coming up in November, hear Allan Lichtman, author of The Case for Impeachment and famously accurate presidential election prognosticator, teach […]
Enjoy our Sunrise Yoga class on The Observation Deck Terrace. Please bring your own yoga mat, no mats will be provided. Doors open at 5:45 a.m.
A panel involving free expression and privacy.
A networking event for food and drink professionals and aspirants.
Join NSLM and author Alastair Jackson for a presentation on his newest publication, Lady of the Chase, The Life and Hunting Diaries of Daphne Moore. Longtime reporter in Horse and Hound, the elegantly turned-out Moore lived on a shoe-string budget, following the hounds and reporting on hunting characters from the 1930s to the 80s. In […]
The Washington Metro City Center (WMCC) of the International Interior Design Association Mid-Atlantic Chapter (IIDA MAC), today announced that the 9th Annual Cosmo Couture will take place on Thursday, September 20th in D.C. at its new location the Washington National Cathedral. Recognized as one of the top charity events in the DC region, the event […]
Profs and Pints presents: "D.C.'s Impressionism," with Rebecca Jeffrey Easby, associate professor or art history and chair of the Fine Arts Program at Trinity Washington University. Washington is home to many famous works of French Impressionism. To truly appreciate them, it's helpful to know just how revolutionary and controversial such images were in their day. […]
Leon Harris will be hosting the event.
Come join the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children at Nationals Park for the 2018 Heroes’ Awards! Every year, NCMEC is proud to honor those law enforcement heroes who have gone above and beyond the call of duty to recover a missing or exploited child. This year, on September 20th, we are excited to […]
A 90s-themed party, alongside an exhibition on the Titanic.
You're invited to Anderson Dance Studio's Dance Costume Blowout Sale! Visit our studio on Saturday, September 22nd and Saturday, September 29th from 9:30 am to 3:00 pm to find gently used children's costumes for solo dance performances or Halloween. See you there!
Hostelling International DC invites the local community to the 8th Annual DC Peace Conference. A celebration of HI USA’s Sleep for Peace Campaign and UN International Peace Day, HI DC 2018 Peace Conference aims to explore food diplomacy and social entrepreneurship as tools of peace for refugees and immigrants. To that end, our highly knowledgeable […]
Show your support for DC's animals and register for this year's DC Walk for the Animals! Encourage your friends, family, and colleagues to join you by creating a Walk Team. Help us raise $125,000 to support the Humane Rescue Alliance. This year's Walk is in partnership with On Tap's Wiener 500. Come for the Walk […]
Laura Mercier is creating an unique experience for all Lord & Taylor customers! Join us for the opportunity to receive custom hair and makeup touchups, featuring Laura Mercier new key products, for a professional photo moment.
Our popular food festival outdoors at Tudor Place in Georgetown features heritage food and drink, outdoor music and games, and ties to local history. Back by popular demand: the Foggy Bottom Whomp Stompers will be entertaining all with live Prohibition-era jazz at the event! Brews, Booze & Bites on Saturday, September 22 from 1 - […]
The third annual Brews, Booze & Bites is Saturday, September 22 from 1 pm to 4 pm. Spend the first day of fall in the historic gardens of Tudor Place in Georgetown, enjoying unlimited grazing on heritage and artisanal foods, spirits, wines, beers, and desserts. Live jazz, lawn games, scavenger hunt, and museum visits too. […]
Twilight Polo Grande Finale - Gates open at 5:30 PM Twilight Polo celebrates its Silver Anniversary in 2018! Since 1993, Twilight Polo has bought the community together to watch fast paced arena polo here at Great Meadow. Join us at Greenhill Stadium in The Plains, VA Saturday nights for Twilight Polo at Great Meadow! We […]
A chance to learn more about Whittle School & Studios.
Space-related music pieces will be performed at the event.
The American Pops Orchestra's Season 4 Opener will be an evening of music by the greatest American singer-songwriters: James Taylor, Carol King, Joni, Mitchell, Joan Baez and more.
A celebration of true diversity, via dance.
Fireworks and henna tattoos will be included in the festivities.
Profs and Pints presents: “Ancient Greek Social Networks,” with Diane Harris Cline, associate professor of classics and history at George Washington University and author of National Geographic’s The Greeks: An Illustrated History. What was the secret to the exceptional creativity of the ancient Greeks? Like us, the ancient Greeks understood that social networks foster creativity […]
A book that is related Abraham Lincoln's story.
Profs and Pints presents: "Our 3D-Printed Future," with Sharon Flank, entrepreneur, inventor, and adjunct professor at Pace University. The world of manufacturing is on the verge of revolutionary change thanks to 3D printing. In the last two years, 3D printing has become fast enough and detailed enough to transform not only how we make products, […]
Profs and Pints presents: “Understanding Urban Trees,” with Jessica Sanders, director of science and policy at Casey Trees and adjunct instructor in forest ecology at the University of Maryland. Trees are essential part of the fabric of life in Washington DC. But how well do you know your tall neighbors? From Thomas Jefferson’s creation of […]
Profs and Pints presents: "Make America Gilded Again?" with Allen Pietrobon, adjunct professor of modern American history at American University and visiting professor at Trinity Washington University. Income inequality. Corporate monopolies. Technological change. Immigration. Deregulation. The working poor. 2018? Nope, it’s America from 1875 to 1900, the period otherwise known as “The Gilded Age.” A […]
Festive dress is the dress code.
A must for people in marketing.
Join us at Lord & Taylor for Charity Day. Make an impact while you shop for some of your favorite brands! IN-STORE: Purchase a $5 ticket in store and receive 30% off with limited exclusions, plus 15% off almost all beauty. **100% of the cost of each ticket sold will will go to American Cancer […]
Hear legendary trainer and equestrian George Morris speak at NSLM! Morris will be reading from his personal collection of riding books, including his own annotations and anecdotes. This program is being offered in partnership with Beverly Equestrian. $20 admission, $10 for NSLM members. Prior registration required https://app.etapestry.com/onlineforms/NationalSportingLibrary/morris2018-1.html to purchase tickets.
You're invited to Anderson Dance Studio's Dance Costume Blowout Sale! Visit our studio on Saturday, September 22nd and Saturday, September 29th from 9:30 am to 3:00 pm to find gently used children's costumes for solo dance performances or Halloween. See you there!
Pets of all kinds are welcome.
In advance of the Feast Day of St. Francis (October 4th), the Franciscan Monastery of the Holy Land will celebrate the Patron Saint of animals with their annual Blessing of the Animals event! Pets of all shapes, sizes and species are invited to the Monastery’s gardens for individual blessings throughout the morning.
September is Child Passenger Safety Month, making it a great time for a quick car seat safety refresh – especially since reports show that 73 percent of car seats are not used or installed correctly. This is why the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, SafeKids and Graco have teamed up to offer a free car […]
Boats, Boards, and Bands! We'll have live music, food vendors, and exhibitors that will bring fun for the whole family. This is a ticketed event open to the public for all ages.
Next Saturday, September 29th from 12:00-4:00 PM at Neiman Marcus' CUSP Georgetown store, contemporary designer, Amanda Uprichard is hosting a meet and greet complete with sips, sweets and even styling consultations. The event is open to the public and no tickets are required. Please share with your readers!
Saturday September 29, 2018 at 8pm The Rachel M. Schlesinger Concert Hall and Arts Center 4915 E. Campus Drive Alexandria, VA 22311 Sunday September 30, 2018 at 3pm George Washington Masonic Memorial 101 Callahan Drive Alexandria, VA 22301 James Ross, Music Director Alexander Kerr, violinist Tickets: $20-$80 adult, $5 youth, $10 student www.alexsym.org or 703-548-0885 […]
Then & Wow! is an annual family festival celebrating the Park’s revitalization and recalling its history. The event features kiddie rides, carnival games, mini golf, magic shows, vintage cars, videos about the Park’s history, and more. The festival marks the last day of the 2018 carousel season at Glen Echo Park. The historic Dentzel carousel […]
Saturday September 29, 2018 at 8pm The Rachel M. Schlesinger Concert Hall and Arts Center 4915 E. Campus Drive Alexandria, VA 22311 Sunday September 30, 2018 at 3pm George Washington Masonic Memorial 101 Callahan Drive Alexandria, VA 22301 James Ross, Music Director Alexander Kerr, violinist Tickets: $20-$80 adult, $5 youth, $10 student www.alexsym.org or 703-548-0885 […]
Anderson Dance Studio is holding auditions for our Hip Hop Dream Team. The audition is open to boys and girls between the ages of 7 and 18 who are energetic, have dance experience and are interested in being part of an exciting hip-hop competition team.
A networking opportunity.
Sankofa Bookstore is excited to host The DC Launch of New York Times-Bestselling Author Walter Mosley's new book: John Woman. Reception/Signing and Dialogue between WALTER MOSLEY & W. PAUL COATES, Founder/Publisher, Black Classic Press.
The October 4th Tudor Nights will begin with a one-time exhibit in the Saloon of the historic House, featuring items selected from more than two centuries of medical equipment, books, and supplies. Then walk through the formal garden to the Victorian "Dower Hospital" (usually called the Dower House!) for a themed cocktail reception.
