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Alan Doyle Band with Whitney Rose

The Barns at Wolf Trap 1635 Trap Road, Vienna, VA, United States

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 […]

$25 – $30

Via Umbria Galleria Presents Kristina King: Atmospheric Works Art Exhibition Opening Reception

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, […]

Free

Coffee with Middle and Upper School Division Heads, The Whittle School

Whittle School & Studios Information Center Mazza Gallerie, 2nd Level, 5300 Wisconsin Ave, NW, Washington, DC, United States

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 parents on the modern approach Whittle School & Studios takes to education including language immersion, cross-cultural education, and off-campus opportunities in the world’s most influential […]

Free

The Ghost of Rhodes Manor

Nolan Center for the Performing Arts 1524 35th Street, NW, Washington, DC, United States

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 […]

$8 – $10

Maggie Rose

The Barns at Wolf Trap 1635 Trap Road, Vienna, VA, United States

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 […]

$22 – $27

Comic Book and Sports Card Show

Annandale Va. Fire House Expo Hall 7128 Columbia Pike, Annandale, VA, United States

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 […]

$3 – $12

Hopi Tribal Festival

National Museum of the American Indian Fourth Street & Independence Ave., S.W., Washington, DC, United States

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 […]

Free

Hopi Tribal Festival

National Museum of the American Indian Fourth Street & Independence Ave., S.W., Washington, DC, United States

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 […]

Free

Tree Lighting Festival

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

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 House Making with The Conche, Glow in the Dark Activities & Treats After Dark and More Festive Fun!

Free

Hot Rize – 40th Anniversary Tour

The Barns at Wolf Trap 1635 Trap Road, Vienna, VA, United States

“One of modern bluegrass music’s most accomplished and influential acts” (Rolling Stone) returns to The Barns to celebrate their 40th Anniversary Tour.

$45 – $60

Holiday Mart

temple sinai 5100 Military Rd., Washington, DC, United States

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 sale, activities for children, and opportunities to meet and mingle with friends. Admission is free. Proceeds support TS youth & programs, & area, national, and […]

free

Whittle Readers: Jennifer O’Connell

Whittle School & Studios Information Center

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 NW, Washington, DC 20015 Whittle School & Studios welcomes you to its inaugural Whittle Readers, where children's author Jennifer O'Connell will read from her acclaimed […]

Free

Whittle School & Studios Fall Reception

The Ritz Carlton, Tysons Corner 1700 Tysons Blvd, McLean, VA, United States

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 Shenzhen, China. This event will inform parents on the modern approach Whittle School & Studios takes to education including language immersion, cross-cultural education, and off-campus […]

Free

Profs & Pints: The Story of American Cooking

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

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 […]

$2 – $12

Art Garfunkel

The Barns at Wolf Trap 1635 Trap Road, Vienna, VA, United States

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 […]

$80 – $95

International Tuba Christmas Concert

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

Experience an international holiday tradition when tuba players gather at Village at Leesburg to play the sounds of the season! Located in Village Plaza.

Free

Hanukkah Celebration

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

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.

Free

Profs & Pints: Force vs. First Amendment

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

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 taken to the streets to advocate for white nationalism. Far more than free speech has occurred at their marches and rallies in places like Berkeley, […]

$2 – $12

Amahl and the Night Visitors and A Motown Christmas

Duke Ellington School of the Arts, 3500 R Street NW 3500 R Street NW

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 […]

$25

Thanksgiving Dinner in Degrees Bistro

The Ritz-Carlton Georgetown 3100 South Street NW, Washington, DC

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 […]

$75

NSO Disney Song Performances

Kennedy Center Concert Hall

An event covering a wide array of Disney movie songs.

Native American Heritage Day: Family Fun Friday

National Museum of the American Indian Fourth Street & Independence Ave., S.W., Washington, DC, United States

This celebration of Native American Heritage Day features hands-on activities, “make-and-takes,” and music and interactive dance presentations.

Free

Lily Spandorf Original Paintings and Drawings Estate Sale

13519 Collingwood Terrace 13519 Collingwood Terrace, Silver Spring, Maryland, MD, United States

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 […]

Free

Newmyer Flyer – Janis Joplin & Jimi Hendrix Tribute

The Barns at Wolf Trap 1635 Trap Road, Vienna, VA, United States

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.

$25 – $29

John Eaton

The Barns at Wolf Trap 1635 Trap Road, Vienna, VA, United States

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, […]

$25 – $27

Exhibition: Our Walls Bear Witness: Burma’s Rohingya Still Under Threat

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 and ethnic cleansing. The Museum's Simon-Skjodt Center for the Prevention of Genocide has expressed concern about the mounting evidence of genocide against the Rohingya. Two […]

Free

Profs & Pints: Racism and Evolution

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

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 […]

$2 – $12

Profs & Pints: Christianity and Climate Change

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

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 […]

$2 – $12

Sensory Friendly Visits With Santa

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

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. Reserve your ticket for Wednesday, November 28 from 5:30-7:30 pm Bring your own camera. Must RSVP 1 ticket per family ahead of time. Located in […]

Free

2018 Washington Business Hall of Fame

National Building Museum Washington DC, United States

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 it is today. The annual gala benefits Junior Achievement of Greater Washington and its innovative financial literacy, work readiness, and entrepreneurship K-12 programs that inspire […]

What Do Polls Reveal about Americans and the Holocaust?

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 many opposed admitting refugees fleeing from Nazism. This program will examine polls from the era—which are featured in the Museum’s new exhibition—and explore important questions […]

Free

Maggie McFly’s Open Hire Event

Springfield Town Center 6500 Springfield Mall, Springfield, VA, United States

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 hiring for all positions! Please bring your resume and we will see you there! See local dates and times below! November 29th 3pm-7pm November 30th […]

Free

BrewLights at ZooLights

Smithsonian's National Zoo 3001 Connecticut Ave., NW, Washington, DC, DC, United States

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 for a one-night only craft beer event. Guests will enjoy unlimited tastings from more than 40 breweries and sample complimentary snacks, all under the twinkling […]

$60

Holiday Pop Up to Support Peaches’ Kids

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

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 affordable items with a European flair. A portion of the proceeds will be donated to support Peaches’ Kids.

Holidays through History

Dumbarton House 2715 Q Street Northwest, Washington, DC, United States

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 […]

$25.00

Bad Medicine Show

The Unified Scene Theater 80 T Street Northwest, Washington, DC, United States

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 […]

$12 – $15

Chris Smither

The Barns at Wolf Trap 1635 Trap Road, Vienna, VA, United States

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 […]

$25 – $30

Bella Italia Market

Casa Italiana Sociocultural Center 595 Third St. NW, Washington DC, DC, United States

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 10 am to 5 pm. There will be a Designer Fashion Show with original Italian designs on Sat. Dec. 1 at 4 pm. The Market […]

Free

Christmas in Middleburg

Town of Middleburg 10 WEST MARSHALL STREET, Middleburg, Virginia

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 8 a.m., with Breakfast with Santa and a silent auction at the Middleburg Community Charter School. At 11 a.m. the Middleburg Hunt takes to the […]

Deck the Halls: A Family at Christmas

Tudor Place

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 the Peters’ postwar service, Tudor Place will be collecting Toys for Tots, and new, warm men's crew socks that So Others Can Keep Striding will […]

$3 – $16

MetroCooking DC 2018

Walter E. Washington Convention Center

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 Hall, appearances by Lidia Bastianich & Bethenny Frankel, shopping from 250+ specialty food vendors, unlimited samples from DC’s hottest restaurants in the Grand Tasting, hands-on […]

$4 – $21.50

Whittle Readers: Valerie Tripp “American Girls Collection”

Whittle School & Studios Information Center

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 […]

Free

protection should not be neglected in an increasingly crowded marketplace

Foggy Bottom Metro 2301 I St NW, Washington, United States

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 important tools for growing your business during the formation and development of the business. Seeking IP protection late in the business lifecycle can lead to […]

Free

Christmas with the Camerata

Fairlington United Methodist Church, 3900 King St., Alexandria VA

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 is perfect for the whole family, so join us to get your December off to a beautiful and festive start! Saturday, December 1, 2018 at […]

$15 – $25

Smithsonian Jazz Masterworks Orchestra: John Coltrane’s A Love Supreme

Dumbarton United Methodist Church 3133 Dumbarton St. NW, Washington, DC, United States

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 performance of John Coltrane’s lauded 1964 work, A Love Supreme. One of jazz music's most critically acclaimed recordings, A Love Supreme has come to be […]

$39 – $42

Bad Medicine Show

The Unified Scene Theater 80 T Street Northwest, Washington, DC, United States

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 friendship, the moon landing and gentrification. Mrs. Claus might make an appearance too! https://squareup.com/store/the-unified-scene-theater/item/bad-medicine-and-insect-fight-club https://www.instagram.com/badmedicinedc/

$12 – $15

Red Baraat

The Barns at Wolf Trap 1635 Trap Road, Vienna, VA, United States

“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 crazy blast of fun” (NPR). If you missed Red Baraat last year, this is the one show to make this season.

$30 – $35

Whittle School & Studios Parent Information Event

Whittle School & Studios Information Center, Mazza Gallerie, 2nd Level, 5300 Wisconsin Ave NW, Washington, United States

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. This event will inform parents on the modern approach Whittle School & Studios takes to education, including language immersion, cross-cultural education, and off-campus opportunities in […]

Free

Sunday Sketch

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

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, the Clarice & Robert H. Smith Educator, to register for this program: APaquette@NationalSporting.org, (540) 687-6542 ext. 25

Free

Profs & Pints: Pearl Harbor in Perspective

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

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 Strategy and Politics, and James Perry, institute co-director. Friday, December 7th, is Pearl Harbor Day, marking the anniversary of the deadly Japanese attack on U.S. […]

$2 – $12

Eileen Ivers – A Joyful Christmas

The Barns at Wolf Trap 1635 Trap Road, Vienna, VA, United States

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 jigging Bach in An Nollaig: An Irish Christmas. With her signature warmth, Ivers invites listeners in for a tuneful, soulful celebration capturing the true spirit […]

$27 – $32

The Artist Showcase ft. Studio47dc

1027 33rd Street NW

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 […]

$20 – $80

The Artist Showcase ft. Studio47dc

1027 33rd Street NW

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 […]

$20 – $80

Eileen Ivers – A Joyful Christmas

The Barns at Wolf Trap 1635 Trap Road, Vienna, VA, United States

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 jigging Bach in An Nollaig: An Irish Christmas. With her signature warmth, Ivers invites listeners in for a tuneful, soulful celebration capturing the true spirit […]

$27 – $32

Profs & Pints: Nightmares Before Christmas

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

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 at Johns Hopkins University. ‘Twas the night before Christmas, and if not a creature was stirring, it might have been because they were cowering under […]

$2 – $12

Candlelight Tours

Tudor Place

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 post-war Christmas celebrations. Enjoy light refreshments inspired by food and drink at home and on the front lines a century ago. The perfect evening for […]

$15 – $25

SCOUT Holiday Pop-Up Shop

1027 33rd Street NW

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, clothing, and accessories will be available, too! Can't make it opening night? Other times to shop this 4 day extravaganza: December 6-8, 10AM-2PM

DAR Christmas Open House

Come to our FREE open house to meet Santa and enjoy cookies, refreshments, a book drive, and a taste of history!

Free

Exhibition: Our Walls Bear Witness: Burma’s Rohingya Still Under Threat

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 and ethnic cleansing. The Museum's Simon-Skjodt Center for the Prevention of Genocide has expressed concern about the mounting evidence of genocide against the Rohingya. Two […]

Free

Our Walls Bear Witness: Burma’s Rohingya Still Under Threat

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

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 and ethnic cleansing. The Museum's Simon-Skjodt Center for the Prevention of Genocide has expressed concern about the mounting evidence of genocide against the Rohingya. Two […]

Free

Profs & Pints: Our Troubled Saudi Ties

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

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 been a mainstay of Middle East security and US foreign policy. It has survived serious disputes such as the 1973 oil embargo, decades of Arab-Israeli […]

$2 – $12

Cirque du Soleil: CRYSTAL

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

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 extreme skating alongside circus disciplines such as swinging trapeze, aerial straps and hand to hand. Show Schedule – Wednesday, December 5 through Sunday, December 9, […]

$50

December Cultural Leadership Breakfast

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

Dana Tai Soon Burgess will speak at the event. RSVP to Richard Selden richard@georgetowner.com.

Everlane’s Cashmere Tour Stopping in DC!

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 Cashmere Tour kicks off in DC, followed by NYC and Boston, giving customers the chance to shop Everlane’s $100 cashmere collection, specially prewrapped for holiday […]

Free

Whittle School Coffee with Early Learning and Lower Division Heads

Whittle School & Studios Information Center, Mazza Gallerie, 2nd Level, 5300 Wisconsin Ave NW, Washington, United States

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 inform parents on the modern approach Whittle School & Studios takes to education, including language immersion, cross-cultural education, and off-campus opportunities in the world’s most […]

Free

Winternational – 7th Annual Embassy Showcase

Ronald Reagan Building and International Trade Center 1300 Pennsylvania Ave., Washington, DC, United States

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 their country through vibrant displays of visual art, food, handcrafts as well as travel and tourism exhibits. Free and open to the public, guests have […]

Free

Whittle Talks: Get In and Thrive, Our Vision for Admission and Success at Selective Universities

Whittle School & Studios Information Center

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 some of the world’s most prominent institutions of higher education. Topics will include strategies to build resilience, self-awareness, individuality, and wellness into the college admissions […]

Free

Tudor Lights: Garden Lights, Festive Night

Tudor Place

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, savor and socialize over seasonal hors d’oeuvres, confections, cocktails and other libations. Ages 21+.

$25

World AIDS Day Screening of Buddies

Human Rights Campaign 1640 Rhode Island Ave NW, Washington D.C, VA, United States

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 stages of AIDS. Join Reel Affirmations and Rayceen Pendarvis at the Human Rights Campaign at 1640 Rhode Island Ave NW, Washington DC, 20036, United States.

$12

Amahl and the Night Visitors and A Motown Christmas

Duke Ellington School of the Arts, 3500 R Street NW 3500 R Street NW

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" and the second half is a Motown Christmas review.

$20 – $25

16th Annual Sweet Hope

Central Michel Richard 1001 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW, Washington, DC

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 […]

$25

Winter’s Eve

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

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 and buy fine artworks at the Holiday Art Show & Sale and at resident artist studios.

Free

A Celtic Christmas

Dumbarton United Methodist Church 3133 Dumbarton St. NW, Washington, DC, United States

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 delicate and timeless sounds of the Celtic harp, lute, pipes, bodhran, flutes, and recorders with the poetry of Dylan Thomas, the Celtic Consort performs a […]

$39 – $42

Amahl and the Night Visitors and A Motown Christmas

Duke Ellington School of the Arts 3500 R Street NW

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 the second half is a Motown Christmas review.

$20

Holiday Teen Tea

Tudor Place

Join fellow teens and families for an elegant tea and tour of Tudor Place celebrating the Centennial of the end of World War I.

$30 – $35

DNA and the Golden Rule: The Law and Ethics of Genetic Genealogy with Judy G. Russell, JD, CG, CGL, The Legal Genealogist

Beth El Hebrew Congregation 3830 Seminary Road, Alexandria, VA, United States

: 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 in Alexandria, VA, on December 9, 2018, at 1:30 PM. Whose permission is needed to test a child or an adult unable to consent? Who […]

International Tuba Christmas Concert

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

Experience an international holiday tradition when tuba players gather at Village at Leesburg to play the sounds of the season! Located in Village Plaza.

Free

A Candlelight Festival of Nine Lessons and Carols

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

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 will feature music by Cleobury, Reger, Sandstrom, Vaughan Williams, Whitbourn, Willcocks and Rutter in addition to traditional Christmas carols for all to sing. FREE and […]

FREE

Profs & Pints: Life at Earth’s Poles

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

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 time of year when many children eagerly focus on the North Pole, Profs and Pints invites you to learn about both the northern and southern […]

$2 – $12

Profs & Pints: Answers from an Asteroid

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

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 asteroid Bennu. Where did we come from? What is our destiny? Asteroids, the leftover debris from the solar system formation process, can answer these questions […]

$2 – $12

“The Idea of Eliminating the Leadership Would Not Let Me Rest”: Georg Elser’s Attempted Assassination of Hitler in November 1939 and Its Aftermath

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

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 will discuss the attempted assassination of Adolf Hitler by German cabinetmaker Georg Elser in 1939. Dr. Steinweis will examine several aspects of Elser’s story: the […]

free

Monthly Speaker Series on Spiritually Strengthening Marriages and Families

The Washington Times Building 3600 New York Ave. NE, Washington, DC, United States

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 an international lecturer, a teacher, and medium, who lives in Cary, North Carolina with his wife of 36 years, artist Constance Pappalardo. He studied theology […]

Free

Whittle Talks: Food for Thought, Reimagining School Lunch with Dan Giusti

Whittle School & Studios Information Center

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 […]

Free

Profs & Pints: Nation of Drunkards

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

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 of Containing Addiction: The Federal Bureau of Narcotics and the Origins of America’s Global Drug War. The United States has often been described as a […]

$2 – $12

Amahl and the Night Visitors and A Motown Christmas

Duke Ellington School of the Arts 3500 R Street NW

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 the second half is a Motown Christmas review.

$20

AF Pop-Up Returns to Washington, DC

Union Market, 1309 5th Street Northeast, Washington, DC 1309 5th Street Northeast, Washington, DC, United States

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 […]

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Estate Sale of Original Paintings and Drawings by Lily Spandorf

13519 Collingwood Terrace 13519 Collingwood Terrace, Silver Spring, Maryland, MD, United States

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. The address is 13519 Collingwood Terrace, Silver Spring, Maryland 20904.

Free

Joy of Christmas

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

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.

$16 – $90

Amahl and the Night Visitors and A Motown Christmas

Duke Ellington School of the Arts

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 is a Motown Christmas review.

$20

National Chamber Ensemble – Holiday Time Warp

Unitarian Universalist Church of Arlington 4444 Arlington Blvd. Arlington, VA 22204, Arlington, VA, United States

NCE PUTS THE SPOTLIGHT ON EXTRAORDINARY YOUNG MUSICIANS FOR HOLIDAY CONCERT! What better way to celebrate the holiday season than with the music of Strauss, Bach, Leroy Anderson and some dazzling young artists? NCE's holiday concert will bring classical masterpieces and holiday favorites from the Baroque to the present together on one program for all. […]

$18 – $36

Second Annual Light Up The Season

The Four Seasons Hotel Washington, DC 2800 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW, Washington, Washington D.C.

Light Up The Season is a family-friendly community fundraising event to benefit Children’s National to be held on at Four Season’s Hotel in Washington, DC. It is co-hosted by Children’s Health Board and Four Seasons Hotel Washington, DC. This event highlights collaborations between Children’s National patients and notable area designers and artists - 23 in […]

Joy of Christmas

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

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.

$16 – $90

Washington Bach Consort presents “Christmas with the Consort”

National Presbyterian Church 4101 Nebraska Ave. NW, Washington, DC, United States

Motets for the Advent and Christmas season including: Johann Ludwig Bach Uns ist ein Kind geboren J.S. Bach Komm, Jesu, Komm! BWV 229 This holiday season, join the Consort for a performance of seasonal motets, including J.S. Bach’s masterful work for double choir Komm, Jesu, Komm! This concert will display the virtuosity of the Consort’s […]

HARPSICHORD CONCERT

Woodend Mansion 8940 Jones Mill Road, Chevy Chase, MD

Capriccio Baroque is thrilled to present Justin Taylor in his Washington DC debut. Justin took First Prize at the world's most prestigious harpsichord competition, the International Musica Antiqua in Bruges, at just 23 years of age. He is acclaimed as "...an artist of fluid, flawless technique, bold ideas, and much sensitivity" (ClassicsToday.com). Justin's Program includes […]

Profs & Pints: Meet the Snow Maiden

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

Profs and Pints presents: “Meet the Snow Maiden," a discussion of Russia's beloved winter folktale with folklorist Philippa Rappoport of George Washington University. Having captivated Profs and Pints audiences with her talks on mermaids and netherworlds, folklorist Philippa Rappoport is back with the perfect talk for the approach of the winter solstice. In winter Russians […]

$2 – $12

“Dazzling Strings”

Millennium Stage at Kennedy Center 2700 F Street, NW, Washington, DC

This performance is featured as part of the Kennedy Center’s free daily performance series: http://www.kennedy-center.org/video/upcoming Si-Yo Music Society Foundation presents "Dazzling Strings," featuring Si-Yo Artists™ Virgil Boutellis-Taft (violin) and Jing Yang (piano). This passionate program will feature intense and emotional works by composers including Corelli, Brahms, and Saint-Saëns. No free parking is provided for this […]

Free