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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.
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
An event covering a wide array of Disney movie songs.
This celebration of Native American Heritage Day features hands-on activities, “make-and-takes,” and music and interactive dance presentations.
Estate Sale of original watercolor paintings and sketches by artist, Lily Spandorf. Come and view over 300 pieces of artwork. Every piece is available for purchase. Refreshments will be served.lo […]
New York Polyphony is regarded as one of the finest vocal chamber ensembles in the world. Praised for a “rich, natural sound that’s larger and more complex than the sum […]
DC’s finest musicians come together for one evening honoring two of rock’s most legendary immortals with renditions of their smash hits, career bests, and much more.
Wolf Trap favorite and “Washington legend” (The Washington Post) John Eaton returns to The Barns for an afternoon filled with piano renditions of the best of George Gershwin, Harold Arlen, […]
Burma’s Muslim Rohingya minority has faced severe discrimination and persecution for decades by the Burmese government. In recent years, the Rohingya population has suffered mass atrocities, including crimes against humanity […]
Profs and Pints presents: "Racism and Evolution," with Rui Diogo, associate professor of anatomy at Howard University's College of Medicine and resource faculty member at George Washington University's Center for […]
Profs and Pints presents: “Christianity and Climate Change,” with Beth Norcross, adjunct professor at Wesley Theological Seminary and founding director of the Center for Spirituality in Nature. In a seminal […]
Join us for FREE special event: Sensory Friendly Visits with Santa for children with special needs. A softer environment with lower lights and sound and limited lines will be created. […]
Since 1988, the Washington Business Hall of Fame has recognized the professional and philanthropic contributions of outstanding business leaders in our region who have made Greater Washington the city that […]
Public opinion polls show that most Americans disapproved of Nazism during the 1930s and 1940s. Yet, the majority of Americans also hoped to stay out of war in Europe, and […]
Maggie McFly's, a new restaurant is opening soon! Maggie McFly's is hosting a open hire event in Springfield Town Center Mall, in the Grand Court, next to Starbucks. We are […]
Make spirits bright this holiday season at Friends of the National Zoo’s (FONZ’s) annual BrewLights bash! From 6 to 9 p.m. on Nov. 29, come to the Smithsonian’s National Zoo […]
Splurge Jewelry Boutique will be featuring their latest collections in jewelry, outerwear and gifts for your holiday shopping Friday, November 30 from 12-8 pm. Stop by to find unique and […]
You're invited to celebrate Holidays through History with Anderson House, Dumbarton House, and Woodrow Wilson House, this Friday, November 30th. Enjoy tours of three festively decorated historic houses, enjoy historic […]
Sketch comedy group Bad Medicine is back at the Unified Scene Theater with a brand new sketch show. Join us for raucous nights on Friday and Saturday as we explore […]
A profound songwriter, Chris Smither draws deeply from the blues, American folk music, modern poets, and philosophers. Reviewers continue to praise his dazzling guitar work and gravelly voice. “His songbook […]
The Bella Italia Market, a marketplace of quality Italian goods and services, will take place on Sat., Dec. 1 from 10 am to 6 pm, and Sun. Dec. 2 from […]
Come and get into the joyful spirit of the holidays in Virginia’s beautiful horse country as the Town of Middleburg celebrates Christmas on Saturday, December 1. The festivities begin at […]
Enjoy an interactive open house, send cheer to a servicemember, join carolers in song, make a festive stocking ornament, and sample sweets from 100 years ago. In the spirit of […]
Join us for the 13th annual MetroCooking DC Show! Spend the day experiencing the many culinary highlights of MetroCooking DC. Enjoy celebrity chef cooking demos by Emeril Lagasse & Carla […]
Whittle School & Studios welcomes you to its Whittle Readers event, where children's author Valerie Tripp, author of multiple books in the acclaimed American Girls Collection, will lead an interactive […]
Come on a Netwalk with Senior Attorney, Jonathan Parthum and learn why Intellectual Property (IP) protection should not be neglected in a crowded marketplace. IP is one of the most […]
An operetta dedicated to American composer Victor Herbert.
The Washington Men's Camerata presents: Christmas with the Camerata –Enjoy perennial holiday classics, along with new and inventive arrangements of some of your favorite songs of the season. This concert […]
In partnership with the Smithsonian National Museum of American History, Dumbarton Concerts welcomes all 18 members of the Smithsonian Jazz Masterworks Orchestra led by Artistic Director Charlie Young in a […]
Sketch comedy group Bad Medicine is back at the Unified Scene Theater with a brand new sketch show. Join us for raucous nights on Friday and Saturday as we explore […]
“Imagine a New Orleans street band playing Indian Bollywood tunes with a go-go beat — you can’t? Then just listen, because your day is about to get better. It’s a […]
40+ working art studios in the historic Jackson School at 30th and R, NW, are open for exploring.
Whittle School & Studios welcomes you to learn more about the opportunities this global school will provide your children and the greater Washington area, through a presentation and Q&A session. […]
Join us for a free sketching session in the Museum! Artists of all ages are invited to sketch alongside Anne Marie Paquette. All materials are provided. Please contact Anne Marie, […]
Profs and Pints presents: “Pearl Harbor in Perspective,” with Richard Thornton, professor of history and international affairs at George Washington University and president of the Institute for the Study of […]
Recalling the roaring hearths and roars of laughter that make up Christmas in Irish families, virtuoso fiddler Eileen Ivers interweaves age-old Wren Day songs, beloved American carols, and even a […]
An exhibition that features artwork from local artists across a variety of mediums. Hosted by Julian Wines, the goal of each event is to create an intimate atmosphere where guests can interact with featured artists and their work. Enjoy select varietals from Julian Wines paired with the finest hors d’ oeuvres by Chef Maziar Farivar […]
An exhibition that features artwork from local artists across a variety of mediums. Hosted by Julian Wines, the goal of each event is to create an intimate atmosphere where guests can interact with featured artists and their work. Enjoy select varietals from Julian Wines paired with the finest hors d’ oeuvres by Chef Maziar Farivar […]
Recalling the roaring hearths and roars of laughter that make up Christmas in Irish families, virtuoso fiddler Eileen Ivers interweaves age-old Wren Day songs, beloved American carols, and even a […]
Profs and Pints presents: “Nightmares Before Christmas,” a discussion of Krampus and other dark holiday lore, with William Egginton, professor of humanities and director of the Alexander Grass Humanities Institute […]
Celebrate the season and the Centennial of the end of World War I with a festive evening at Tudor Place. Tour the mansion by “candlelight,” viewing decorations inspired by 1918 […]
Please join us at our annual Holiday Pop-Up Shop! Enjoy cocktails + light bites, and be the first to check off your Christmas list with 25% off SCOUT. Additional gifts, […]
Come to our FREE open house to meet Santa and enjoy cookies, refreshments, a book drive, and a taste of history!
Burma’s Muslim Rohingya minority has faced severe discrimination and persecution for decades by the Burmese government. In recent years, the Rohingya population has suffered mass atrocities, including crimes against humanity […]
Visit with Santa every Wednesday from 5:30-7:30pm for free and let him know what’s on your list! Bring your own camera. Pets are welcome! Dates: December 5 – December 19 […]
Burma’s Muslim Rohingya minority has faced severe discrimination and persecution for decades, perpetrated by the Burmese government. In recent years, the Rohingya have suffered mass atrocities, including crimes against humanity […]
Profs and Pints presents: “Our Troubled Saudi Ties,” with Hussein Ibish, senior resident scholar at the Arab Gulf States Institute. Since the 1940s, the partnership between Riyadh and Washington has […]
Cirque du Soleil is thrilled to return to the Washington area with its coolest arena show yet - Cirque du Soleil’s CRYSTAL. This unique arena production showcases synchronized, freestyle and […]
Dana Tai Soon Burgess will speak at the event. RSVP to Richard Selden richard@georgetowner.com.
Excited to announce that Everlane is taking its Grade-A cashmere on the road. Each weekend in December, The Cashmere Tour will visit one of our favorite cities, including DC! The […]
Please join us for an informal conversation about Whittle School & Studios with Stephanie Fitzgerald, Head of Early Learning Center, and Susanna Stossel, Head of Lower School. This event will […]
WTCDC presents Winternational, an exciting celebration showcasing the cultural and culinary traditions of Washington’s diplomatic community. This festival has the atmosphere of a bustling global marketplace with each embassy promoting […]
Join us to learn more about Whittle’s vision for mindful and healthy approaches to the college admissions process and ongoing success at university. This panel discussion will feature speakers from […]
Enjoy the historic mansion, festooned with 1918 WWI-themed festive decorations and installations. Then make your way along the twinkling North Garden path to the Dower House where you can sip, […]
In honor of World AIDS Day, join us for our screening of Buddies. In the 1985 film "Buddies" we follow the memories and insights of a man in his final […]
Presented by the Duke Ellington School of the Arts' award winning show choir, Voices in Motion. The first half of the show is the opera "Amahl and the Night Visitors" […]
Join Chef David Deshaies and the staff at Central Michel Richard for Sweet Hope, a Dessert Reception, to benefit the children of St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. The tradition continues in tribute to Chef Michel Richard, a pastry chef by love. His signature creations of an array of Sweets, Cookies, and Tarts, as well as […]
Celebrate the holiday season at Glen Echo Park’s annual Winter’s Eve event. FREE activities including holiday crafts, sing-alongs, story-telling, holiday portrait sessions, open studios, and a hot chocolate bar. Browse […]
Join The Barnes and Hampton Celtic Consort for an inviting candlelit Christmas celebration that "goes down as smoothly as a mug of hot cider" (The Washington Post). Weaving together the […]
Presented by the Duke Ellington School of the Arts award-winning show choir, Voices in Motion! The first half of the concert is the opera Amahl and the Night Visitors and […]
Join fellow teens and families for an elegant tea and tour of Tudor Place celebrating the Centennial of the end of World War I.
: The Jewish Genealogical Society of Greater Washington (JGSGW) will present “DNA and the Golden Rule: The Law and Ethics of Genetic Genealogy”, taking place at Beth El Hebrew Congregation […]
Experience an international holiday tradition when tuba players gather at Village at Leesburg to play the sounds of the season! Located in Village Plaza.
Celebrate the season with this beloved holiday service of readings and music, in the tradition of King’s College, Cambridge. Performed in the serene and radiant beauty of candlelight, the program […]
Profs and Pints presents: "Life at Earth's Poles," with Chris Parsons, research affiliate at Glasgow University and former director of the environmental science program at George Mason University. At a […]
Profs and Pints presents: "Answers from an Asteroid," with Dante Lauretta, professor of planetary science at the University of Arizona and principal investigator for NASA's OSIRIS-REx mission to explore the […]
2018 Ina Levine Annual Lecture ALAN STEINWEIS is professor of history and Miller Distinguished Professor of Holocaust Studies at the University of Vermont. In this Ina Levine annual lecture, he […]
RON PAPPALARDO - Author, Lecturer, Minister, Medium “How our marriage survived tragedy and became stronger” Ron Pappalardo is the author of 4 books, including “Reconciled by the Light”. He is […]
Please join us for a presentation on the innovation of school lunch by Dan Giusti, Whittle School & Studios Executive Chef in Residence. Following his career as Executive Chef at 1789 in Georgetown and Noma in Copenhagen (the number one restaurant in the world), Giusti founded Brigaid, a company dedicated to changing the standard of […]
Profs and Pints presents: “Nation of Drunkards," a history of alcohol in America, with Matthew R. Pembleton, adjunct lecturer at American University, fellow at the DC Policy Center, and author […]
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. Refreshments will be provided.
Presented by the Duke Ellington School of the Arts' award-winning show choir, Voices in Motion! The first half of the concert is the opera Amahl and the Night Visitors and […]
AF is the pop-up that combines the best of a food and beverage smorgasbord with a fashion and lifestyle flea market. AF puts a spotlight on authentic, high quality products and experiences, and connects makers and startups within the fashion, food, lifestyle, and home industries directly with consumers, creating a fun and engaging marketplace. Just […]
Due to many requests for a second Estate Sale of Lily Spandorf Art, we will be hosting a follow-up to the first sale. All artwork remains at a reduced price. […]
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 […]
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 […]
