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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. […]
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. […]
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 […]
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, […]
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, […]
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, […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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, […]
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 […]
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 […]
Presented by the award-winning Duke Ellington School of the Arts show choir, Voices in Motion! The first half is the opera Amahl and the Night Visitors and the second half […]
Halcyon is kicking off their Fall 2018 Fast Forward series on Wednesday, October 24, with a conversation on the future of E-Commerce. Join Halcyon and Host Marla Beck, co-founder and […]
Women’s roles changed significantly in World War II America. Many were conscripted to join the war effort and wielded new power through jobs outside the home. But, their influence wasn’t […]
Refinery29 and Intuit (Makers of QuickBooks, TurboTax, and Mint) will host a one-of-a-kind evening to share stories from the viral and wildly popular “Money Diaries” series, and personal financial insights […]
This highly-anticipated exhibition's focus is on salt water fly fishing as a sport, art form, craft, and industry. Join NSLM in clebrating the show's opening with a reception and talk […]
Celebrate Día de los Muertos After Hours at the National Museum of the American Indian. The museum opens its doors for a free late-night event during the three-day festival dedicated […]
"One of the great wits in pop music...a singer-songwriter whose dark humor and uniquely beautiful voice have graced NYC for the past 20 years." - NY Music Daily Free show […]
Night of the Living Zoo, sponsored by Groupon, is bound to be a beastly good time when it returns Friday, October 26 from 7 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. at the […]
Hey, Hi, Hello! Outdoor Voices is opening up shop in Georgetown. Come celebrate our new digs by joining us for a Dog Jog — a super fun, super casual dog-friendly […]
Join NSLM in celebrating the show's opening with a coffee reception and with Claudia Pfeiffer, the NSLM's George L. Ohrstrom, Jr. Curator of Art. Offered with the support of Middleburg […]
Explore the Tudor Place gardens as the seasons change, and trick or treat throughout the site.
The end of October and beginning of November marks the end of the long southward migration of large numbers of monarch butterflies. The butterflies’ arrival in Mexico coincides with the […]
October 27 The International Gold Cup Races - Gates open at 10:00am Join us in the beautiful countryside of Fauquier County as we celebrate the Running of the International Gold […]
Fall Frolic is a festive Halloween-themed family event that is open to the public, and visitors of all ages. Visitors can explore the arts through hands-on crafts, special Halloween activities, […]
An event that is meant to try to revive Georgetown, with participating stores and shops.
Join Jane Franklin Dance for a performance of The Big Meow, the story of an ever-hopeful fluff ball who desperately wants to belong to the band of neighborhood cats. The […]
Reminisce with an inter-generational cast and revisit technology pushed away over time. Story fragments tell of attachments to cassette tape, VHS, paper dolls, IBM 3033, Shorthand notation and other blips […]
The end of October and beginning of November marks the end of the long southward migration of large numbers of monarch butterflies. The butterflies’ arrival in Mexico coincides with the […]
The Historic Renwick Chapel Oak Hill Cemetery Followed by a tour down to the 19th century Carrol Mausoleum overlooking Rock Creek. Presented by Adrian Vaagenes, M.Div, MILS Digital & Archival […]
