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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 […]
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 Woodturners. A wide variety of woodturning skills will be displayed through vases, platters, bowls and many more designs. This show is juried by Jane and […]
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. 30, is to be proficient enough to speak around 150 word. Tuition is $299. For details, visit yangguangconsulting.com. 2712 Wisconsin Ave. NW.
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. 31, is to be proficient enough to speak around 300 words and apply basic Chinese in daily life. Tuition is $299. For details, visit yangguangconsulting.com […]
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 current migration crisis in the Mediterranean resulting in increased deaths, slavery, and xenophobia towards Africans, Muslims, and displaced communities, this exhibit underscores the geographical […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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.
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. […]
Good classical singing for the price of $39 per person.
It’s a fair like no other! Join us for our three-day celebration of all things handmade. Over 100 juried artisans from across the country gather in the National Landmark of Waterford, Virginia to exhibit and demonstrate jewelry, clothing, furniture, and home décor craft. It’s your chance to touch, feel, and explore high-quality American craft and […]
It’s a fair like no other! Join us for our three-day celebration of all things handmade. Over 100 juried artisans from across the country gather in the National Landmark of Waterford, Virginia to exhibit and demonstrate jewelry, clothing, furniture, and home décor craft. It’s your chance to touch, feel, and explore high-quality American craft and […]
The first-ever Love Beer Festival, which takes place in Washington, D.C. near Yards Park on Oct.6-7, is a celebration of great beer and the passionate people who brew it. The […]
Art Glass Center Artists explore the many facets of glass in this exhibition of fine art glass. The show reflects the endless possibilities of glass as an artistic medium while echoing the artists’ personalities. View a broad range of work, from complex sculptures and wall hangings to elegant vessels and one-of-a-kind jewelry. Opening Reception: Sunday, […]
Out Loud & In the Bushes is a joint show featuring Roger Strassman’s colorful abstract paintings and Trinka Roeckelein’s whimsical ceramic animal sculptures. “Out Loud” alludes to a painting group with whom Strassman previously exhibited in the DC area. “In the Bushes” references the context for Roeckelein’s clay pieces. The exhibit presents Roeckelein’s intimate sculptures […]
DC Mayor Muriel Bowser and VIDA Fitness are making it easier for Washingtonians to start their holiday inspired generosity a little earlier this year. On Saturday, October 6, VIDA Fitness […]
It’s a fair like no other! Join us for our three-day celebration of all things handmade. Over 100 juried artisans from across the country gather in the National Landmark of Waterford, Virginia to exhibit and demonstrate jewelry, clothing, furniture, and home décor craft. It’s your chance to touch, feel, and explore high-quality American craft and […]
Join us for a free Fall Festival including pumpkin painting, trick or treating and much more!
Profs and Pints presents: “The Exorcist’s Power,” with David Wilt, professorial lecturer in film studies at George Washington University. William Peter Blatty’s best-selling 1971 novel The Exorcist, based on actual events in the Washington DC area in the late 1940s, gave rise to a film that was, and remains, extremely popular and influential. Premiering in […]
A personal book that chronicles Chicago's evolution.
A chance to connect with D.C. government agencies.
Profs and Pints presents: “Can Sport Save Globalization?” with Andrés Martinez of Arizona State University’s Walter Cronkite School of Journalism and Global Sports Institute. Almost everywhere you look, globalization appears […]
Join Catt Sadler, Emmy-winning Journalist, Entertainer, Activist, Tastemaker and Lord & Taylor Resident Style Expert and Vanessa LeFebvre, Mother, Lord & Taylor President, and Champion of Women's Rights for a candid conversation on women's […]
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. […]
An art event that puts an emphasis on German-American relations.
Continuing the annual tradition of celebrating the seasons, we invite you to join us on the Piazza for our Welcome Autumn Dinner. Join us for the last dinner of the […]
George Hemphill will be speaking at this event.
Kelly Corrigan will be at the event.
Profs and Pints presents: "Speak of the Devil," a discussion of Satan over the ages, with Mikki Brock, associate professor of history at Washington and Lee University and scholar of demonology, witchcraft, and early modern Scotland. Prepare for one hell of a talk as Professor Mikki Brock returns to the Bier Baron Tavern for a […]
A chance to enjoy wine and gaze at costumes.
Live Band Event Benefiting Mentoring Nonprofit. Join us for the "BANDING" TOGETHER fundraiser with 80s live music, local cuisine and beverages, and a silent auction.
Paint the Town Red is a special evening dedicated to raising much-needed funds in support of the mission of the American Heart Association – to be a relentless force for a world of longer, healthier lives. The night features specialty cocktails, light food bites, music, dancing and a silent auction. For more information on the […]
On Fly in the Salt: From the Surf to the Flats is a curated journey through time, filled with the people, places, and innovations that have made saltwater fly fishing […]
A play for children up to 12 years old about following their dreams.
VIDA Fitness is hosting its fourth annual 5K Run/Walk on Saturday, October 13 at East Potomac Park. The local fitness club will donate proceeds from the event to Thrive DC […]
The ONE DAY OUT OF THE YEAR when dogs may walk in Oak Hill Cemetery! Saturday, October 13, 8AM to 1PM Your Host is "Vinny the Wonder Dog" Presented by […]
Come view a sampling of extraordinary vintage, traditional and renovated homes in Foxhall and the Palisades. The house tour proceeds benefit Palisades Village, a nonprofit organization that helps our neighbors live in their homes as they age and remain actively engaged in the communities of Berkley, Foxhall, Kent, Palisades, Spring Valley and Wesley Heights.
October 13-14, 2018 Saturday, 11 am-6 pm Sunday, 10 am-5 pm Free Admission The Bethesda Row Arts Festival, now in its 21st year, is recognized as one of the top fine arts festivals in the United States. For two days, the streets of downtown Bethesda are transformed into an outdoor gallery of arts and crafts. […]
The Glen Echo Park Partnership is pleased to present Autumn Colors, a mixed media exhibition exploring the brilliance of the season. Glen Echo Park artists exhibit paintings, photography, and glass that explore the many dimensions of autumn – from colorful multitudes to reflective natural scenes.
A chance to meet the artist, Deborah Addison Coburn.
A celebration of recent gifts to the museum.
An evening to support and celebrate The Women's Center.
Join the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children on October 14, 2018 for the inaugural “Have You Seen Me?” 5K in Fairfax Corner, Virginia! This will be a timed […]
Come join the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children on October 14, 2018 for the inaugural “Have You Seen Me?” 5K in Fairfax Corner, Virginia! This will be a […]
Join us for a free Fall Festival including pumpkin painting, trick or treating, music and much more!
Profs and Pints presents: “DC: District of Coyotes,” with Megan Draheim, visiting associate professor at Virginia Tech’s Center for Leadership in Global Sustainability and founding director of the District Coyote […]
A lot of music performers at this event.
The small cell saga continues.
Profs and Pints presents: “The Science of Frankenstein,” with Richard C. Sha, professor of literature and philosophy at American University and author of Imagination and Science in Romanticism. In assembling her great creation, the classic 1818 novel Frankenstein; or, The Modern Prometheus, Mary Shelley drew upon the science of her day and pondered where it […]
A carefully curated wine tasting.
An event benefiting Puerto Rico. Limited seating.
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 […]
Profs and Pints presents: “The Genius of Benjamin Franklin,” with Richard Bell, associate professor of history at the University of Maryland. Benjamin Franklin's genius is a puzzle. Born the tenth and youngest son of a decidedly humble family of puritan candle-makers, his rise to the front ranks of science, engineering, and invention was as unexpected […]
Happy Halloween! Come get your Halloween makeover and bring your or your friend's kids for some face painting action. Choose your Halloween look and let our artists show off your […]
In this lecture, DR. TODD PRESNER will focus on the technological history of Holocaust testimony from its earliest collection on a wire recorder by David Boder in 1946 through today. […]
Fair Chance has selected one of DC’s landmark locations to host its highly anticipated Butterfly Bash fundraising celebration this October. The nonprofit will host its annual affair at the Washington National Cathedral on Friday, October 19 at 7:00 p.m. This year’s event will recognize the Honorable Carlos M. Gutierrez, former U.S. Secretary of Commerce, for […]
A lavish way to enjoy champagne.
Journey around the world at the 2018 Reel Affirmations: Washington DC’s International LGBTQ Film Festival. The 25th anniversary year begins on Thursday, November 1, running through Sunday, November 4, and […]
FRIDAY MUSIC SERIES: TURNING JEWELS INTO WATER Creating "funky fusion" (BBC), Haitian electronic music composer/percussionist/turntablist Val Jeanty and percussionist/composer/electronic musician Ravish Momin combine ritual, improvisation, global rhythms, and music-technology. The Georgetown University Friday Music Series features acclaimed artists in free concerts at 1:15 p.m. on select Fridays.
Tickets are on sale now for the 20th annual Boo at the Zoo, sponsored by Mars Wrigley Confectionery. A family-friendly Halloween event hosted by Friends of the National Zoo (FONZ), Boo […]
Come celebrate fall with KinderCare! Our newest South Riding KinderCare in Chantilly is now enrolling children 6 weeks to 12 years for full-time learning and play! To celebrate, we’re inviting families from all over Northern Virginia to our KinderCare Fall Festival. Spend the day with us and decorate pumpkins, get lost in our kid-size hay […]
Join us for a free Fall Festival with live entertainment from Elvis, trick or treating, pumpkin decorating and much more!
Join us for a frightfully good time at Monster Mash: Extreme Pumpkin Edition This is a Free event, family/kid friendly and for all ages.
Awash in music inspired by light and dark, Artistic Director Scott Tucker has created a program that evokes both the literal and mystical imagery attributed to these fundamental themes. Including R. Murray Schafer’s Epitaph for Moonlight, Jake Runestad’s Spirited Light, and Sarah Hopkins’ Past Life Melodies, this performance will feature the Choral Arts Chamber Singers […]
First Baptist Church, Georgetown celebrates 156th Anniversary with a free concert featuring Patrick Lundy & the Ministers of Music. Saturday, October 20, 2018 at 4:00 pm at the church.
Artist’s Proof is pleased to announce Perception vs. Reality: an exhibition of works by American artist Shar Coulson. A curated selection of her paintings will be on view at Artist's Proof this October. Please join us for the opening reception on Saturday, October 20th, 2018 at 4 pm at Artist's Proof Gallery located at 1533 […]
The 31st Annual black-tie gala will be held on Saturday, October 20, 2018 at the Washington Hilton. This event is the only black-tie gala where movers and shakers of Washington […]
The Professional Fighters League (PFL) has announced that tickets are on sale now for their playoff fight taking place October 20th at DC’s brand new Entertainment and Sports Arena. This […]
On the occasion of "Breast Cancer Awareness Month" Nueva Vida will honor survivors strength and resilience by holding the event "Opera: Expressing Cancer Survivors Emotional Healing Journey." The beauty and the power of opera will allow the audience to experience the range of emotions felt by survivors, all the way through their healing journey. There […]
There's a new fight in town. The 2018 PFL Playoffs roll into DC on Saturday, October 20th at the Entertainment and Sports Arena. Welterweights and middleweights fight twice in one night in pursuit of being crowned PFL World Champions. A $10 Million Dollar Prize awaits - the single largest championship payday in MMA history. Tickets […]
Join us for free trick or treating, balloon artists, roaming characters and much more!
The Handel and Haydn Society is the oldest continually performing arts organization in America (1815), yet its approach to Baroque and Classical music is refreshingly vibrant and alive. Virtuosos in […]
Russian composer Alexander Kastalsky wrote a profoundly beautiful and hopeful requiem to commemorate the diverse nations and faiths of the Allied lives lost in World War I. He finished the complete seventeen-movement work in 1917, "Commemoration for Fallen Brothers," and it will receive its world premiere at this concert. The Cathedral Choral Society is honored […]
Join The American Pops for innovative yoga practices in the iconic Dupont Underground. Each practice will feature live music to create a peaceful backdrop as instructor Michael Peterson guides you […]
Profs and Pints presents: “When Vampires Arose,” with Bruce McClelland, former instructor at the University of Virginia and author of Slayers and Their Vampires: A Cultural History of Killing the Dead. Descend into La Pop cultural salon on a dark October evening, if you dare. This is your chance to learn from a real vampirologist […]
Tudor Place Executive Director, Mark Hudson, shares insights into the Marquis de Lafayette's visits to Washington in 1824 and 1825, including stops at Tudor Place. Through contemporary accounts of his visits, we learn how the Federal City greeted their hero and get a glimpse of life in the city during this period. Free, brown-bag, lunchtime […]
Profs and Pints presents: “The 1930s Hollywood Right,” with Michael S. Shull, lecturer in film studies at George Washington University. It's hard to get online these days without being exposed to the use of auto-visual mass media by America's Right. Videos that attack liberals, trot out various government conspiracy theories, or present conservatives as innocent […]
America's favorite horse show returns for its 60th Anniversary Oct 23-28 at Capital One Arena! Since 1958, the Washington International Horse Show has brought world-class equestrian competition with top riders, Olympic veterans and superstar horses to the nation's capital for thrilling show jumping, educational events, boutique shopping, and more. Highlights during this celebration of 60 […]
Stimulate your toddler’s senses once a week with a themed program at Tudor Place. Sign up for one or all our sessions that run through November 13.
Architectural historian and cartographer Don Alexander Hawkins will discuss how he creates historic maps for publications around the capital and country. Hawkins’ mapping of Washington has influenced historians, lecturers, and scholars across the federal city and beyond. Free lecture and reception at the Dower House of Tudor Place.
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 December […]
Ever wonder how some women look Photoshop flawless in real life? It's all about contouring and highlighting. Let us show you how! Sculpt, Illuminate and Highlight to bring out the best of your features. The key to contouring is to use shadows and highlights to create subtle definition on your face. I know it seems […]
