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Profs & Pints: D.C.’s Impressionism

The Bier Baron Tavern 1523 22nd Street Northwest, Washington, DC, United States

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. […]

$12 – $15

2018 Heroes’ Awards at Nats Park!

Nationals Park 1500 South Capitol St. SE, Washington, D.C., DC, United States

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 […]

My Party Will Go On

National Geographic Museum

A 90s-themed party, alongside an exhibition on the Titanic.

Anderson Dance Studio Dance Costume Sale

Anderson Dance Studio 8452 Ardwick Ardmore Road, Suite B, Hyattsville, MD, United States

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!

Free

DC Walk for the Animals

The Yards Park 355 Water Street SE, Washington, DC, United States

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. […]

Laura Mercier Hair & Make-Up Touchups at Lord & Taylor! 

Lord & Taylor 5255 Western Ave, DC, NY, United States

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 […]

Free

Brews, Booze & Bites

Tudor Place

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 […]

$35 – $45

Brews, Booze & Bites

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 […]

$6 – $45

Twilight Polo

Great Meadow Foundation 5089 Old Tavern Road, The Plains, VA, United States

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 […]

$25

NSO Gala

The Kennedy Center

Space-related music pieces will be performed at the event.

You’ve Got A Friend: A Singer-Songwriter Celebration

Arena Stage at the Mead Center for American Theater 1101 Sixth Street SW, Washington D.C., DC, United States

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.

$25 – $75

Saudi National Day

National Harbor Intersection of Waterfront St. & St. George Blvd, National Harbor, MD, National Harbor, MD, United States

Fireworks and henna tattoos will be included in the festivities.

Profs & Pints: Ancient Greek Social Networks

La Pop 1847 Columbia Ave. NW, Washington, DC, United States

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 […]

$12 – $15

Dan Abrams Book Event

National Press Club

A book that is related Abraham Lincoln's story.

Profs & Pints: Our 3D-Printed Future

The Bier Baron Tavern 1523 22nd Street Northwest, Washington, DC, United States

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, […]

$12 – $15

Profs & Pints: Understanding Urban Trees

La Pop 1847 Columbia Ave. NW, Washington, DC, United States

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 […]

$12 – $15

Profs & Pints: Make America Gilded Again?

The Bier Baron Tavern 1523 22nd Street Northwest, Washington, DC, United States

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 […]

$12 – $15

Albie Award Dinner

The Century Association New York, NY

Festive dress is the dress code.

Lord & Taylor Charity Day, Let’s Do Something Good Together! 

Lord & Taylor 5255 Western Ave, DC, WA, United States

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 […]

Free

An Evening with George Morris

National Sporting Library & Museum 102 The Plains Road, Middleburg, VA, United States

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 […]

$10 – $20

Anderson Dance Studio Dance Costume Sale

Anderson Dance Studio 8452 Ardwick Ardmore Road, Suite B, Hyattsville, MD, United States

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!

Free

Blessing of the Animals

Franciscan Monastery of the Holy Land in America

Pets of all kinds are welcome.

Blessing of the Animals

Franciscan Monastery of the Holy Land 1400 Quincy Street N.E., Washington, DC, United States

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 […]

Free Car Seat Check Event

United States Capitol Police Headquarters 119 D Street NE, Washington, DC

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 […]

Free

The Boat Life Festival

The Yards Park 355 Water St SE, Washington, DC, United States

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 […]

TBA

CUSP Georgetown x Amanda Uprichard Meet & Greet

Cusp Georgetown 3030 M St NW, Washington, DC, United States

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 […]

Free

ASO’s Season Opener with New Maestro James Ross!

Rachel M. Schlesinger Concert Hall 4915 East Campus Drive, Alexandria, VA, United States

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 […]

$5 – $80

Then & Wow! 2018

Glen Echo Park 7300 MacArthur Blvd Glen Echo, MD 20812 7300 MacArthur BLVD, Glen Echo, MD, United States

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 […]

Free

ASO’s Season Opener with New Maestro James Ross!

George Washingon Masonic Memorial 101 Callahan Drive, Alexandria, VA

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 […]

$5 – $80

Anderson Dance Studio Youth Hip Hop Dream Team Audition

Anderson Dance Studio 8452 Ardwick Ardmore Road, Suite B, Hyattsville, MD, United States

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.

Free

Walter Mosley Book Launch and Reception

Calvary Baptist Church: Woodward Hall, 733 8th St NW, Washington, DC 733 8th St.NW, Washington, DC, DC, United States

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.

$40.00

Tudor Nights: The Doctor Will See You Now, Medicine from Centuries Past

Tudor Place

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.

Free – $15

Symposium: Material Culture and the Holocaust

U.S. Holocaust Memorial Museum 100 Raoul Wallenberg Place, SW, Washington, DC, United States

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. […]

Free

Ryan Speedo Green Recital

The Kennedy Center Terrace Theater

Good classical singing for the price of $39 per person.

74th Annual Waterford Fair

Historic Waterford Village 40222 Fairfax St, Waterford, VA, United States

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 […]

$3 – $30

74th Annual Waterford Fair

Historic Waterford Village 40222 Fairfax St, Waterford, VA, United States

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 […]

$3 – $30

Anheuser-Busch Love Beer Fest

The Capital Riverfront 135 N St SE, Washington D.C, DC, United States

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 […]

Free

VIDA Fitness and Serve DC’s Volunteer Expo

Penthouse Pool Club 1612, Washington DC, DC

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 […]

Free

74th Annual Waterford Fair

Historic Waterford Village 40222 Fairfax St, Waterford, VA, United States

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 […]

$3 – $30

South Riding Fall Festival

south riding market square 25000 Riding Plaza, Chantilly, VA, United States

Join us for a free Fall Festival including pumpkin painting, trick or treating and much more!

Free

Profs & Pints: The Exorcist’s Power

The Bier Baron Tavern 1523 22nd Street Northwest, Washington, DC, United States

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 […]

$12 – $15

Night Moves Book Talk

Politics and Prose -- Connecticut Avenue NW

A personal book that chronicles Chicago's evolution.

Profs & Pints: Can Sport Save Globalization?

La Pop 1847 Columbia Ave. NW, Washington, DC, United States

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 […]

$12 – $15

Meet Catt Sadler at Lord & Taylor D.C.! 

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 […]

Free

Profs & Pints: Witches and Witch Hunts

The Bier Baron Tavern 1523 22nd Street Northwest, Washington, DC, United States

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. […]

$12 – $15

This You

The Hirshhorn Museum

An art event that puts an emphasis on German-American relations.

Benvenuto Autunno: Welcome Autumn Dinner

Ristorante i Ricchi 1220 19th Street NW, Washington, DC, United States

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 […]

$69

October Cultural Leadership Breakfast

The George Town Club 1530 Wisconsin Ave NW, Washington, DC, United States

George Hemphill will be speaking at this event.

Profs & Pints: Speak of the Devil

The Bier Baron Tavern 1523 22nd Street Northwest, Washington, DC, United States

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 […]

$12 – $15

3rd Annual Sip and Swirl

Private home on River Road

A chance to enjoy wine and gaze at costumes.

Banding Together Fundraising Event

Woman's Club of Chevy Chase 7931 Connecticut Avenue, Chevy Chase, MD, United States

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.

$21 – $200

Paint the Town Red

AIA 1735 New York Ave. NW, Washington, DC, United States

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 […]

$85

VIDA Fitness Thrive DC 5k Walk/Run

East Potomac Park 14th Street SW, Washington, DC, DC, United States

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 […]

$45

DOG DAY AT OAK HILL CEMEMTERY!

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 […]

Free

Palisades Village Sixth Annual House Tour

Day of Event Registration & Ticket Sales - Lab School 4759 Reservoir Road, Washington, DC, United States

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.

$30 – $35

BETHESDA ROW ARTS FESTIVAL

Bethesda Row 4841 Bethesda Ave, Bethesda, MD, United States

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. […]

Free

Have You Seen Me? 5K

Fairfax Corner 4100 Monument Corner Drive, Fairfax, VA, United States

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 […]

$35.00

Have You Seen Me? 5K

Fairfax Corner 4100 Monument Corner Drive, Fairfax, VA, United States

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 […]

Dillingham Square Fall Festival

dillingham Square 12351 Dillingham Square, Lake Ridge, VA, United States

Join us for a free Fall Festival including pumpkin painting, trick or treating, music and much more!

Free

Profs & Pints: DC, District of Coyotes

La Pop 1847 Columbia Ave. NW, Washington, DC, United States

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 […]

$12 – $15

So So Def 25th Anniversary Tour

Capital One Arena 601 F Street NW, Washington DC, DC, United States

A lot of music performers at this event.

Profs & Pints: The Science of Frankenstein

The Bier Baron Tavern 1523 22nd Street Northwest, Washington, DC, United States

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 […]

$2 – $12

All-Star Dinner

Pineapple and Pearls

An event benefiting Puerto Rico. Limited seating.

Social Media Week Fairfax

Capital One Headquarters 1680 Capital One Drive, McLean, United States

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 […]

$20 – $50

Profs & Pints: The Genius of Benjamin Franklin

The Bier Baron Tavern 1523 22nd Street Northwest, Washington, DC, United States

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 […]

$2 – $12

Wonder Wednesdays: Halloween Makeup Special

Own Your Wonder

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 […]

$30

Butterfly Bash 2018

Washington National Cathedral 3101 Wisconsin Ave. NW, Washington, DC, United States

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 […]

$200

Global Champagne Day

Marcel's, Brasserie Beck and Siren

A lavish way to enjoy champagne.

Turning Jewels into Water at McNeir Auditorium

McNeir Auditorium 37th and O St., N.W., Washington, DC, United States

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.

Free

Boo at the Zoo, sponsored by Mars Wrigley Confectionery

Smithsonian's National Zoo

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 […]

KinderCare Fall Festival at South Riding

South Riding KinderCare 43184 Town Hall Plaza, Chantilly, VA, United States

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 […]

Free

Canterbury Village Fall Festival

Canterbury Village 8637 Sudley Road, Manassas, VA, United States

Join us for a free Fall Festival with live entertainment from Elvis, trick or treating, pumpkin decorating and much more!

Free

Village at Leesburg Monster Mash

Village at Leesburg Shopping Center 1602 Village Market Boulevard SE, Leesburg, VA, United States

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.

Free

Dusk and Dawn: Music of Light and Dark

Live! at 10th and G 945 G St NW, Washington, DC, United States

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 […]

$30

Patrick Lundy & the Ministers of Music Concert

First Baptist Church, Georgetown 2624 Dumbarton Street, NW, Washington, DC, DC, United States

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.

Free

Perception vs. Reality: An Exhibition of Works by Shar Coulson

Artist's Proof 1533 Wisconsin AVE NW, Washington, DC, United States

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 […]

Free

31st Annual Bark Ball

washington hilton 1919 Connecticut Ave NW, Washington, DC, United States

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 […]

Opera: Expressing Cancer Survivors Emotional Healing Journey

Mexican Cultural Institute 2829 16th St NW, Washington, DC, United States

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 […]

$80.00

PFL 10

entertainment and sports arena 1100 Oak Drive SE, Baltimore, DC, United States

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 […]

$25

Springfield Plaza Trick or Treat

Springfield Plaza 7206 Old Keene Mill Road, Springfield, VA, United States

Join us for free trick or treating, balloon artists, roaming characters and much more!

Free

The Handel and Haydn Society with Margot Rood, Soprano

St. John's Episcopal Church 3240 O St. NW, Washington, DC, United States

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 […]

$40.

Cathedral Choral Society: Armistice 1918

Washington National Cathedral 3101 Wisconsin Ave. NW, Washington, DC, United States

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 […]

$25 – $81.50

Profs & Pints: When Vampires Arose

La Pop 1847 Columbia Ave. NW, Washington, DC, United States

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 […]

$2 – $12

Lafayette in Washington, 1824-25

The George Washington University Museum and The Textile Museum 701 21st Street NW, Washington, DC, United States

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 […]

Free

Profs & Pints: The 1930s Hollywood Right

The Bier Baron Tavern 1523 22nd Street Northwest, Washington, DC, United States

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 […]

$2 – $12