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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. […]
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 […]
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 […]
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.
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 […]
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 […]
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, […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Profs and Pints presents: "Get Published as an Academic: A Step-by-Step Guide," a workshop with Emily Dufton, a Montgomery College lecturer and professional writer whose dissertation was published as Grass […]
Profs and Pints presents: “Tales from Netherworlds,” with folklorist Philippa Rappoport of George Washington University. The traditional Celtic celebration of Samhain—now known as Halloween—marked the opening of a door between […]
Profs and Pints Workshops presents, "Grassroots Organizing, Strategies, Tools, and Techniques," with Joshua Habursky, adjunct professor of strategic communication at West Virginia University and founder of the Grassroots Professional Network. […]
Join the DowntownDC Business Improvement District and the Ronald Reagan Building and International Trade Center for a day of fall festivities on Halloween. Coworkers, family, friends and kids are invited […]
GAIN 2018, the premier conference focused on the government marketing community. GAIN 2018 is a forward-thinking, relevant and highly-interactive conference that brings the government marketing community together to learn from […]
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 […]
Experts speakers Maria Elena Campisteguy (Metropolitan Group), Stephanie Fryberg (University of Washington), Kevin Gover (museum’s director), Edwin Schupman (manager of the museum’s Native Knowledge 360° program), and Sarah Shear (Penn […]
A way to support distinctive and progressive Jewish theater.
A performance by Ragmala Dance Company.
You are invited to celebrate the warm spirit of the season at the Washington National Cathedral. Enjoy jubilant, wondrous music performed by chorus, organ, and brass. A favorite Washington, DC […]
Do you enjoy vintage photographs, private diaries, and dusty tomes? The NSLM’s Library secrets will be revealed in this special program taking place in the Library’s Lower Level. The Lower […]
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart had a lively interest in J.S. Bach’s compositions, and arranged for his father to send him copies of Bach’s collection of keyboard pieces, The Well-Tempered Clavier. Mozart […]
Annual sale of wearable art and fiber art supplies by twenty-six members of the Potomac Fiber Arts Gallery. Handcrafted, one-of-a-kind scarves, hats, garments, jewelry, yarn, fabrics, notions and gift items […]
A leftover interaction haunts you. Oddly, you recall the incident, though it was a mere blip, tiny gasp. The beauty of the moment has a life of its own like […]
Saturday November 3, 2018 at 8pm The Rachel M. Schlesinger Concert Hall and Arts Center 4915 E. Campus Drive Alexandria, VA 22311 Sunday November 4, 2018 at 3pm – with […]
The 2018 National Race to End Women’s Cancer, featuring a 5K Run and a 1-mile walk, is the primary fundraising and awareness event for the Foundation for Women’s Cancer (FWC) […]
Whittle School & Studios welcomes you to a Fall Open House to learn more about the opportunities this global school will provide your children and the greater Washington area. This […]
Join us for a free sketching session in the Museum! Artists of all ages are invited to sketch alongside area artist Lori Goll. Materials are provided. This Sunday Sketch is […]
Renowned as performers, artistic directors and educators, David Finckel and Wu Han have been dubbed by The Wall Street Journal as “The Power Couple of Chamber Music.” The leaders of […]
Saturday November 3, 2018 at 8pm The Rachel M. Schlesinger Concert Hall and Arts Center 4915 E. Campus Drive Alexandria, VA 22311 Sunday November 4, 2018 at 3pm – with […]
A leftover interaction haunts you. Oddly, you recall the incident, though it was a mere blip, tiny gasp. The beauty of the moment has a life of its own like […]
Profs and Pints presents: "When Jews Saved Monticello," with Marc Leepson, journalist, historian, author, and adjunct history instructor. Monticello is not just a great place to learn about Thomas Jefferson. […]
Profs and Pints presents: "Digital-Age Democracy," with Joshua A. Geltzer, founding executive director and visiting professor of law at Georgetown's Institute for Constitutional Advocacy and Protection, former senior director for […]
Join Jane Franklin Dance in a day camp for ages 6 - 10. Build physical skill and challenge creativity while exploring movement, theatre technique, and visual art. The day long […]
Known for transcendent harmonies, serious musicianship, and raucous live performances, this Americana trio makes “earnest and magnetic folk-pop…built to shake the rafters” (NPR).
Known for transcendent harmonies, serious musicianship, and raucous live performances, this Americana trio makes “earnest and magnetic folk-pop…built to shake the rafters” (NPR).
Rent the Runway is coming to DC to celebrate its WeWork partnership with a 2 day pop-up! On Wednesday, November 7 and Thursday November 8, Rent the Runway will be […]
The Smithsonian Libraries will be presenting the opening of the exhibition Magnificent Obsessions: Loving Books, Expanding Knowledge, on November 7th as a part of their 50th anniversary celebration at the […]
Washington Revels Executive Director Greg Lewis and Artistic Director Roberta Gasbarre will be speaking. RSVP to Richard Selden richard@georgetowner.com.
In time for the holidays, the Rainforest Trust is hosting the largest ever public auction of species naming rights. Holiday shoppers will be able to buy the ultimate gift of […]
Eighty years after Kristallnacht, we reflect on the repercussions of this dangerous turning point in Holocaust history using the vivid observations of young diarists. Their accounts reveal the escalating persecution […]
In advance of Veterans Day, composer, singer and drummer Ralph Zotigh (Kiowa) will sing an honor song he composed for Native American women veterans. He will be joined by his […]
In advance of Veterans Day, composer, singer and drummer Ralph Zotigh (Kiowa) will sing an honor song he composed for Native American women veterans. He will be joined by his […]
ESVA's Collections Manager, Stephanie Templin, takes us on a tour of the history of Ker Place, the Federal-period Georgian-style house in Onancock, Virginia that houses the Historical Society of the […]
Short films and live musical performances.
Cirque Italia is now presenting: “PARANORMAL CIRQUE!” This brand NEW 3rd UNIT (AKA Black Unit) IS HERE IN GAITHERSBURG, MD from November 8-11!!! Are you ready GAITHERSBURG? Do you love […]
Earning a Tony Award for originating the role of iconic singer Frankie Valli in Jersey Boys on Broadway, John Lloyd Young is a master of singing the classics with a […]
Malavika Sarukkai's newest ensemble production.
Browse and buy fine artworks for everyone on your holiday shopping list at the annual Holiday Art Show & Sale, presented by the Glen Echo Park Partnership for Arts and […]
AlienCon - the world's first convention devoted to exploring space and the unknown mysteries of our universe - descends November 9th through November 11th at the Baltimore Convention Center! Created […]
This concert will feature five different ensembles, ranging from about half a dozen voices to over 80 voices, singing a wide variety of music.
Few groups in history are capable of defining an entire era in pop music. With hits like “Be My Baby” and “Baby, I Love You,” Rock & Roll Hall of […]
Julia Louis-Dreyfus will be receiving the Mark Twain Prize.
A fashion exhibition.
A family friendly performance about a dog with bad habits who learns new tricks. “The four women perform an energetic, muscular, almost gymnastic dance style, routinely lifting or supporting the […]
Town hall style discussion with the filmmakers.
The "EyeSoar" project highlights the landscapes near 3700 S Four Mile Run Drive, the rooftop and outdoors across Nelson Street, the footbridge and Jennie Dean Park, and engages people who […]
An event for young people who work in foreign policy.
Award-winning young Trio Karénine brings an all-French program to their Washington DC premiere. Trio Karénine, named after Tolstoy’s heroine Anna Karenina, bring an all-French program to their Washington premiere. Top […]
Few groups in history are capable of defining an entire era in pop music. With hits like “Be My Baby” and “Baby, I Love You,” Rock & Roll Hall of […]
Part of the Young Professionals in Foreign Policy's Burst Your Bubble Campaign.
Profs and Pints presents: “Was Fighting World War I a Grave Mistake?” with Michael Kazin, professor of history at Georgetown University, co-editor of Dissent magazine, and author of War Against […]
Start a new holiday tradition by visiting this amazing 5-story tall tree with a snowfall topper and more than 15,000 dazzling lights that performs daily music and light shows. Daily […]
Cozy up to a holiday tradition and take a horse-drawn carriage ride through the festively decorated Village at Leesburg, including a perfect view of the spectacular 52 ft. tall tree […]
Join WPGC, Safeway and Santa as we celebrate Holiday Bucks Tuesday November 13 at 10am at the Safeway Georgetown store located at 1855 Wisconsin Ave in Northwest Washington DC. Enjoy […]
On November 14, the USO will host The Salute to Military Spouses—a half-day summit in Washington, D.C., bringing military spouses, military-support organizations, business leaders and key USO supporters together for […]
On November 14, the USO will host The Salute to Military Spouses—a half-day summit in Washington, D.C., bringing military spouses, military-support organizations, business leaders and key USO supporters together for […]
AARP Driver Safety Program is conducting a free CarFit Program on Wednesday, November 14, 2018, from 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM at the National Presbyterian Church 4101 Nebraska Ave., NW […]
Heroines of Washington Presented By Perspecta is one of Washington’s most unique events, recognizing and honoring professional women in the DC Metro Area for their dedication to community service. Formerly […]
Something is cooking on the streets of Old Town, Alexandria… ROCK THE BLOCK will take place on November 14th and all proceeds will benefit the National Center for Missing & […]
After making her Wolf Trap debut opening for The Avett Brothers this summer, Nicole Atkins returns for a more intimate performance at The Barns. “When Nicole Atkins sings, she sounds […]
Steve Inskeep, host of NPR’s Morning Edition, is also the author of “Jacksonland,” a history of President Andrew Jackson’s long-running conflict with John Ross, a Cherokee chief who resisted the […]
Although the story of Elizabeth Bonaparte's marriage to Napoleon Bonaparte's youngest brother has long been celebrated, her end-of-life friendship with Martha Custis Williams Carter, longtime resident of Tudor Place, is […]
Steve Inskeep, host of NPR’s Morning Edition, is also the author of “Jacksonland,” a history of President Andrew Jackson’s long-running conflict with John Ross, a Cherokee chief who resisted the […]
Whittle School & Studios welcomes you to its inaugural Whittle Talk, where professor and author Dr. Kwame Anthony Appiah will read from his acclaimed new book, The Lies that Bind: […]
On Thursday, November 15 from 7 to 9 pm, Adams Morgan event space BUREAU is hosting a pop-up event to showcase Underbares, a local undergarments company that allows women to […]
As lead singer and guitarist for Canadian folk rock group Great Big Sea, Alan Doyle created a specific sound that borrowed from Celtic traditions, rock, and traditional sea shanties that […]
You're invited to the opening reception of the art exhibition, Kristina King: Atmospheric Works, in Via Umbria's second floor art gallery in Georgetown. Venue: Via Umbria Galleria 1525 Wisconsin Avenue, […]
Please join us for an informal conversation about Whittle School & Studios with Marek Beck, Head of Middle School, and Ara Brown, Head of Upper School. This event will inform […]
The Georgetown Visitation Masqueraders proudly present "The Ghost of Rhodes Manor". Friday & Saturday, November 16th & 17th @ 7:30pm Sunday, November 18th @ 2pm The Nolan Center for the […]
Blurring the lines between country, pop, and rock with shades of Aretha Franklin, Grace Potter, and Janis Joplin, musical star on the rise Maggie Rose blows audiences away with super-sized […]
Shoff Promotions Comic Book & Sports Card Show SATURDAY NOV. 17 10am-3pm at the Annandale Virginia Fire House Expo Hall 7128 Columbia Pike 22003 Super Selection of Comic Books from […]
Saturday, Nov. 17, and Sunday, Nov. 18; 10 a.m.–5 p.m. National Museum of the American Indian, Potomac Atrium, Washington, D.C. The Hopi Tribe is a sovereign nation located in northeastern […]
The Hopi Tribe is a sovereign nation located in northeastern Arizona. Their nation encompasses more than 1.5-million acres, and is made up of 12 villages on three mesas. Over the […]
"Journeys" refers to Marketa Jirouskova's main source of inspiration: a journey itself as a long, arduous travel in search of nature's highlights, in the footsteps of earlier explorers, or following […]
Join us for the biggest kick off to the holiday season! The free festivities include Horse-Drawn Carriage Rides, Acapella Musical Performances by Clear Harmonies, Holiday Characters, Visits with Santa, Gingerbread […]
“One of modern bluegrass music’s most accomplished and influential acts” (Rolling Stone) returns to The Barns to celebrate their 40th Anniversary Tour.
Temple Sinai’s annual Holiday Mart, Sunday, November 18, 9 am to 3 pm, has something for everyone: delicious food, lovely gifts and crafts from over 40 local vendors, a bake […]
Whittle Readers: Children's Book Reading -- Jennifer O'Connell's "The Eye of the Whale" Sunday, Nov. 18, 10:30am-12:00pm Whittle School & Studios Information Center, Mazza Gallerie, 2nd Level, 5300 Wisconsin Ave […]
Come meet members of our leadership team and learn about our vision for a modern, global PK-12 school with campuses around the world, launching in 2019 in Washington, D.C. and […]
Profs and Pints presents: "The Story of American Cooking," an examination of our nation's culinary and eating habits over time, with Allen Pietrobon, adjunct professor of modern American history at […]
Blessed with a “beautiful countertenor” (New York Times), musical icon Art Garfunkel has made an indelible mark on the music world as both a solo artist and half of the […]
Experience an international holiday tradition when tuba players gather at Village at Leesburg to play the sounds of the season! Located in Village Plaza.
Join us as we celebrate the upcoming miracle of Hanukkah with Rabbi David Greenspoon of Congregation Sha’are Shalom in Leesburg. Located near the Menorah in Village Plaza.
Profs and Pints presents: “Force vs. the First Amendment,” with Mary McCord, visiting professor at Georgetown Law’s Institute for Constitutional Advocacy and Protection. In recent years far-right extremist groups have […]
The first half of the show is the short opera Amahl and the Night Visitors and the second half is A Motown Christmas, a review of favorite Motown hits. This […]
Enjoy a traditional Thanksgiving dinner in Degrees Bistro featuring a four course prix fix meal with choice of oven roasted turkey or grilled 12 oz. prime angus rib eye for […]
