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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 Cup Races. Gates open at 10am with pre-race activities starting at 11am. For help in selecting your perfect International Gold Cup ticket package, please call […]
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, studio visits, and more. For kids, there will be pumpkin decorating, face painting, trick-or-treating in our resident art studios and galleries, including Glen Echo Pottery, […]
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 Big Meow is a story of hope, disappointment, courage and the need for belonging. These simple themes are part of every neighborhood, but in this […]
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 on the relentless march of cultural change; fond recollections of Barbie’s, GameBoys and the “Shoot the Duck” position of roller skating. Also on the program […]
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 observance of Día de los Muertos, the Day of the Dead. This year, the National Museum of the American Indian celebrates monarch butterflies through 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 Services Librarian, Woodstock Theological Library, Georgetown University RSVP REQUIRED
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 Services Librarian, Woodstock Theological Library, Georgetown University RSVP REQUIRED
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 on the relentless march of cultural change; fond recollections of Barbie’s, GameBoys and the “Shoot the Duck” position of roller skating. Also on the program […]
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 Roots: The Rise and Fall and Rise of Marijuana in America. Ready to publish your dissertation? Have a manuscript you want to turn into a […]
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 our world and the world of deities and the dead. In honor of that day’s approach, Philippa Rappoport returns to the Profs and Pints stage […]
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. How are movements created? Why do people come together to support social and political goals? With important elections coming up, how can you make a […]
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 to celebrate the fall season and holiday with a petting zoo, pumpkin decorating with Blick Art, the DC Public Library Book Bike, musical entertainment, food […]
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 industry superstars on the latest hot topics and best practices. Included this year will be the GAINer awards celebrating the best in government marketing. Sponsorship […]
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 includes an impressive and eclectic schedule of over 40 LGBTQ film screenings from 12 countries. Genres include comedy, drama, romance, international and documentary, both short […]
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 State Altoona) will discuss the need to transform education about Native Americans in order to inspire a more comprehensive vision of American history and a […]
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 holiday tradition, this concert includes beloved Christmas choral music, a new carol by composer Paul Moravec, and festive sing-alongs.
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 Level houses some of NSLM’s rarest items, held in the F. Ambrose Clark Rare Book Room and Archives Room. From 20th century memoirs to 18th […]
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 then transcribed some of the fugues from that iconic keyboard work for string trios and quartets, some with newly composed adagios preceding them. Special guest […]
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 will be sold. Bargain tables include gallery-quality items and artists' overstock of equipment, materials and supplies, books, and more. You never know what treasure you […]
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 a disaster waiting to happen should a tree fall over! Physical and fun, Beauty and the Beat is about presumptions that go way off course. […]
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 pre-concert talk at 2:15pm George Washington Masonic Memorial 101 Callahan Drive Alexandria, VA 22301 James Ross, Music Director Tanya Anisimova, cellist Tickets: $20-$80 adult, $5 […]
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) that brings families and friends together to support women with gynecologic cancers. The race is part of the End Women’s Cancer Weekend that includes education, […]
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 event will include presentations by school leaders and faculty, including a Q&A with the heads of the school's lower, middle, and upper schools; presentations on […]
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 offered in partnership with The Artists in Middleburg. Please contact Anne Marie Paquette, the Clarice & Robert H. Smith Educator, to register for this program: […]
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 Chamber Music at Lincoln Center launch Wu Han’s tenure as the Artistic Advisor of Chamber Music at The Barns with a performance of Beethoven’s complete […]
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 pre-concert talk at 2:15pm George Washington Masonic Memorial 101 Callahan Drive Alexandria, VA 22301 James Ross, Music Director Tanya Anisimova, cellist Tickets: $20-$80 adult, $5 […]
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 a disaster waiting to happen should a tree fall over! Physical and fun, Beauty and the Beat is about presumptions that go way off course. […]
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. It also stands as a monument to the key role that Jewish Americans have played in both making and preserving American history. Come hear Marc […]
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 counterterrorism at the National Security Council. Democracy in the digital age is full of new opportunities--and new risks. On the eve of Election Day, we'll […]
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 exploration includes dance technique and creative movement, a fun visual art project, performance practice, and weather permitting, a trip outdoors to a nearby park. Wear […]
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 popping up outside of WeWork Metropolitan Square and WeWork Apollo. Everyone who attends will receive a FREE month of RTR Unlimited ($159+ value). Rent the […]
Washington Revels Executive Director Greg Lewis and Artistic Director Roberta Gasbarre will be speaking. RSVP to Richard Selden richard@georgetowner.com.
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 against Jews that followed after the warning signs of Kristallnacht. Although Anne Frank is the most well-known victim of the Holocaust, she was not the […]
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 son, Dennis Zotigh (Kiowa/San Juan Pueblo/Santee Dakota Indian). This song was sung publicly for the first time in Tuba City, Arizona, at the second anniversary […]
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 son, Dennis Zotigh (Kiowa/San Juan Pueblo/Santee Dakota Indian). This song was sung publicly for the first time in Tuba City, Arizona, at the second anniversary […]
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 Eastern Shore of Virginia (ESVA). Merchant farmer John Shepherd Ker and his family built the house from 1799-1803, which is just before Tudor Place began […]
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 thrilling, wicked, sexy, or even dangerous things? Be ready to escape to a new world! Paranormal Cirque will expose you to a unique creation of […]
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 “disciplined one-in-a-million high tenor shading into falsetto that he can direct through the stratosphere" (The New York Times).
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 Culture. The exhibition features works by resident artists, instructors, and invited artists and includes glass, ceramics, jewelry, photography, painting, crafts, holiday ornaments and more. Dates: […]
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 for fans of HISTORY'S hit series Ancient Aliens, sci-fi buffs, pop culture enthusiasts and those seeking disclosure of all kinds, AlienCon will feature celebrities, filmmakers, […]
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 Famers Ronnie Spector & The Ronettes are one of those groups: the embodiment of the heart, soul, and passion of ‘60s female rock and roll.
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 spinning bodies of their cast mates. They seemingly have no fear as they dive for the floor and slide across it, or leap over one […]
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 occupy the neighborhood. This area is a heavy utilized, an under recognized public site drawing bike path and recreation users, footbridge traffic and individuals to […]
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 prize winners at the ARD International Competition, International Chamber Music Competition in the Netherlands, and more, Trio Karénine has performed in major halls in Europe, […]
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 Famers Ronnie Spector & The Ronettes are one of those groups: the embodiment of the heart, soul, and passion of ‘60s female rock and roll.
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 War: The American Fight for Peace, 1914-1918. November 11th marks the centennial of the armistice that ended World War I. Historians continue to debate whether […]
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, NW Washington, DC 20007 Date: Sunday, November 18, 2018 Time: 4 - 6 pm Free. Refreshments provided. About the artist: Kristina King is a Washington, […]
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 Performing Arts on the campus of Goergetown Visitation (1524 35th Street, NW) Helen Underwood, a writer of mystery, and her friends rent Rhodes Manor for […]
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 Arizona. Their nation encompasses more than 1.5-million acres, and is made up of 12 villages on three mesas. Over the centuries, Hopi endures as a […]
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 centuries, Hopi endures as a nation, retaining its culture, language and religion despite influences from the outside world. During this all-day, two-day festival, the Hopi […]
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 American University and visiting professor at Trinity Washington University. Want to be a big hit at the dinner table this Thanksgiving? Impress folks with your […]
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 […]
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.
Experience an international holiday tradition when tuba players gather at Village at Leesburg to play the sounds of the season! Located 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 $75 per person. Guests are invited to upgrade their experience for $20 per person to include tableside wine service featuring a selection of red, white […]
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 […]
