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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 […]
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 […]
The Glen Echo Park Partnership is present, Somewhere Over the Sea, showcasing ceramic work by 2018 Labor Day Art Show’s Park View Artist Awardee Eunkyung Han. Han, originally from South Korea, started working in pottery as a hobby after moving to the United States and found inspiration with an influential teacher at Harvard’s ceramics studio […]
The Glen Echo Park Partnership is pleased to present “Ingrained: Sculpture and Furniture in Wood.” This exhibition celebrates the ways wood as a medium lends itself to diverse interpretations as […]
Depths of Strength is a collaboration between two artists, Cherie M. Redlinger and Klaudia Levin. Redlinger is a printmaker and Levin is a sculptor. The yin and yang of positive and negative space brings strength to their work. In this exhibition, two artists come together from different mediums to find one voice.
Lemonade Day Teams Up with Gallup Hosting 2nd Annual Briefing on Business Startup Challenges and Youth Entrepreneurship
John Oates is one half of the best-selling duo of all time, Hall & Oates, as well as an accomplished solo artist. An inductee into the American Songwriters Hall of […]
Come sharpen your DC history knowledge with this FREE lecture presented by our Curator, Grant Quertermous. Hear stories surrounding Peter family furniture, silver and household items made by local Georgetown and DC artisans in the 19th and early 20th centuries. Offering this especially to show appreciation for the public servants on furlough, but ALL are […]
John Oates is one half of the best-selling duo of all time, Hall & Oates, as well as an accomplished solo artist. An inductee into the American Songwriters Hall of Fame as well as the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, Oates performs songs from throughout his career including songs from his most recent roots-focused […]
Adapted from the book “The Mouse of Amherst” by Elizabeth Spires, Mouse in House reveals an unlikely friendship between a lively mouse and reclusive 19th-century poet Emily Dickinson. The mouse’s […]
Originally created for Capital Fringe Festival 2018 and 'back by popular demand' at Theatre on the Run in Arlington, Beauty and the Beat is sure to kick up recollections of neighbors, roommates, landlords or lane-changing experiences of vying for a parking space. A leftover interaction haunts you. Oddly, you recall the incident, though it was […]
Enjoy a rich and innovative program from IDEA (Indian Dance Educators Association) showcasing a variety of dazzling Indian dance.
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 […]
Profs and Pints presents: “What King Would Say Today,” with Anthony Cook, professor of law at the Georgetown University Law School, community activist, scholar of Martin Luther King Jr., and author of The Least of These: Race, Law and Religion in American Culture. What would Martin Luther King, Jr. say about America in the era […]
*Explore movement and performance by working with others on a creative project The January 2019 Forty+ Project, an eight class series, includes movement technique and rehearsals for new choreography for […]
Profs and Pints presents: “Bugs, Drugs, Evolution and Medicine," with Rui Diogo, associate professor of anatomy at Howard University's College of Medicine and resource faculty member at George Washington University's […]
Profs and Pints presents: “Hamilton’s History Remix,” with Richard Bell, associate professor of history at the University of Maryland. Lin-Manuel Miranda’s Tony-winning musical was completely sold out at the Kennedy Center this past summer, and many of us have the triple-platinum cast album playing on repeat. Its crafty lyrics, hip-hop tunes, and big, bold story […]
Join NSLM for a very special edition of Coffee with the Curator, in celebration of Sidesaddle, 1690-1935! 10:00 Coffee reception 10:30 Tour of the exhibition with Claudia Pfeiffer, the George L. Ohrstrom, Jr. Curator of Art, and Adelaide de Savray, coauthor of Cavalieres Amazones 11:30 Attendees will have an opportunity to sit in a contemporary […]
Enjoy a one day clinic with artist Anthony Barham! The class will include time sketching in the National Sporting Library & Museum exhibition, Sidesaddle, 1690 - 1935, with model Bernadette Boland attired in authentic sidesaddle riding habit. Space is limited, please RSVP through The Artists In Middleburg.
Join professional artist Alice Porter for a free sketching session in the Museum galleries! All ages welcome, supplies are provided. RSVP with Anne Marie Paquette at APaquette@NationalSporting.org to reserve your space.
This family-friendly event celebrates Indigenous games from the Arctic to Argentina. Visitors can meet Talibah Begay (Navajo) as she shares a traditional Navajo shoe game and test their skill with Leihua Stewart (Native Hawaiian) in traditional Hawaiian games. Participants learn to play Bolivian games with Julia Garcia (Aymara). The day features hands-on activities and “make-and-takes.”
Join APO favorite, Hilary Morrow (known most recently for her role as Detective Fix in APO’s Around the World in 80 Days), in a madcap retelling of this classic children’s story. Watch as this old woman’s appetite for strange objects transforms her quiet afternoon into a wildly spectacular tale!
A picture is worth a thousand words. A story churns up recollections or leads to new reflection. The show features excerpts from Jane Franklin Dance’s The Migration Project and new work in collaboration with Fine Art Photographer Fax Ayers. On Jan 26 Fairfax-based DanceArtTheatre performs The Guardian, a company choreographed piece for 5 dancers that […]
Julia Nixon and the Dave Ylvisaker Dozen kick off 2019 with timeless classics from Burt Bacharach and Hal David. Julia Nixon has been one of Washington's finest and most popular singers for more than 30 years. A rhythm and blues singer, she has won multiple Washington Area Music Awards (Wammies) and held leading roles in […]
Reimagining roots and Americana music by mixing in street jazz, early blues, and country swing, the DC-based Bumper Jacksons bring audiences into the center of a party where the dancing never stops.
Church hall, located in the heart of Georgetown at Georgetown Park, is excited to be hosting Georgetown Athletics’ official away game watch parties in partnership with Fox Sports! Dates for […]
The Jewish Genealogical Society of Greater Washington (JGSGW) will present Write and Publish Your Family History with Online Print-on-Demand presented by Beth Galleto, taking place at B’nai Israel Congregation, on Sunday, January 27, 2019, at 1:30 PM. Writing and publishing a book is one way to preserve the results of your genealogy research and share […]
Profs and Pints presents: “Getting Congress Beyond Gridlock," with David Barker, professor of government and director of the Center for Congressional and Presidential Studies at American University. If “politics is […]
Open, an installation of lights and projections by artist Robin Bell, is a celebration of transparency, belonging and accessibility. Reflecting on the cancellation of the Robert Mapplethorpe exhibition at the Corcoran some thirty years ago, Bell intends for Open to serve a counterpoint to decisions regarding censorship, erasure and closure. Open is a prelude to […]
The exciting return of the British vocal ensemble, VOCES8 is proud to inspire people through music and share the joy of singing in their program “Underneath the Stars”. Touring extensively throughout Europe, North America and Asia, the group performs repertoire from Renaissance polyphony to contemporary commissions and arrangements; versatility and a celebration of diverse musical […]
Profs and Pints presents: “Trophy Hunting and Science,” with Kendra Chritz, paleoecologist and postdoctoral fellow at the National Museum of Natural History. Former President Theodore Roosevelt is regarded as one […]
Please join Whittle School & Studios for a special presentation focused on our approach to STEM learning. Our educators will give insights into Whittle’s integrated design-thinking approach, which will help […]
Profs and Pints presents: “Lessons from Dead Sheep,” a hilarious discussion of public perceptions and misperceptions of science with Dr. Adam Ruben, molecular biologist, comedian, and host of the Science […]
Four global guitar masters come together to create two exhilarating evenings of entertainment. Luca Stricagnoli, Italy's explosive contemporary showman, returns by popular demand, joined by two of France's acclaimed young prodigies, swing guitarist Antoine Boyer and Flamenco guitarist Samuelito, and the ground-breaking Turkish fretless guitarist Cenk Erdogan.
Profs and Pints presents, “Elections in the Trump Era,” with John Sides, professor of political science at George Washington University and co-author of Identity Crisis: The 2016 Presidential Campaign and the Battle for the Meaning of America. How did Donald Trump win the 2016 election, and what does that mean for the future of party […]
Four global guitar masters come together to create two exhilarating evenings of entertainment. Luca Stricagnoli, Italy's explosive contemporary showman, returns by popular demand, joined by two of France's acclaimed young prodigies, swing guitarist Antoine Boyer and Flamenco guitarist Samuelito, and the ground-breaking Turkish fretless guitarist Cenk Erdogan.
Practice frugality our founding father would approve of: Pay just $1 per person for any regular tour in February, the month of George Washington's birth. We are DC's only historic house museum with family ties to Martha and George Washington. Highlights of the Washington Collection will be on display as part of all house tours. […]
Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays during the month of March; 1:30–2:30 PM Meet in the Potomac Atrium, First Level Cultural Interpreters from the National Museum of the American Indian lead a […]
The St. Lawrence String Quartet returns to the Barns after more than a decade to explore the rich relationship between Haydn and Mozart.
Honoring the 50th anniversary of The Band—the seminal roots-rock group that famously toured with Bob Dylan—two of America’s defining roots groups join in a celebratory outpouring of song. Eclectic LA octet Dustbowl Revival mashes up traditional American music into a time-bending, genre-hopping dance party, while Austin-based Hot Club of Cowtown delivers hot jazz licks and […]
Honoring the 50th anniversary of The Band—the seminal roots-rock group that famously toured with Bob Dylan—two of America’s defining roots groups join in a celebratory outpouring of song. Eclectic LA octet Dustbowl Revival mashes up traditional American music into a time-bending, genre-hopping dance party, while Austin-based Hot Club of Cowtown delivers hot jazz licks and […]
Church hall, located in the heart of Georgetown at Georgetown Park, is excited to be hosting Georgetown Athletics’ official away game watch parties in partnership with Fox Sports! Dates for […]
This Sunday, Church Hall in Georgetown – one of D.C.’s leading beer halls and sports bars – is hosting a day dedicated to sports, showing the Georgetown Hoyas Men’s Basketball […]
Please join Whittle School & Studios for the next installment of the Whittle Readers children’s author series featuring local author and illustrator, Susan Stockdale. She has won numerous awards from […]
Profs and Pints presents, “Ancient Chinese Philosophy,” with Justin Jacobs, associate professor of history at American University and scholar of ancient China and the Silk Road. Tuesday, February 5th ushers in the Chinese New Year. Why not put yourself in the right mindset with a Profs and Pints talk on ancient Chinese philosophers, who left […]
Profs and Pints presents: “Spies Everywhere!” a look at Washington's World War I spy panic, with Mark Benbow, associate professor of history at Marymount University. As America got pulled into […]
On Tuesday, February 5, 2019, Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater’s 20th Annual Washington, D.C. Opening Night Gala Benefit kicks off the opening of the renowned Company’s engagement at The John […]
Profs and Pints presents: “Rethinking Reagan as Cold Warrior,” with Matthew Dallek, political historian and associate professor of political management at George Washington University and scholar of the Reagan presidency. […]
Open, an installation of lights and projections by artist Robin Bell, is a celebration of transparency, belonging and accessibility. Reflecting on the cancellation of the Robert Mapplethorpe exhibition at the […]
The Smithsonian’s National Museum of the American Indian holds its annual Chocolate Festival in February. From the blossoms of the cacao tree which grows in Mesoamerica, the Maya culture developed chocolate. This program will introduce visitors to indigenous symbols and images representing cacao throughout pre-Columbian history and invite participants to make an art-inspired piece. Participants […]
Thirty years ago, Christianne & Francesco Ricchi came to DC to introduce the authentic Italian cuisine they served in their iconic country trattoria outside of Florence. They are reuniting to […]
Wolf Trap Opera and Washington Concert Opera collaborate on Frank Martin’s rare modern retelling of the Tristan and Isolde love story.
Saturday, February 9, 2019 at 8 p.m. The Rachel M. Schlesinger Concert Hall and Arts Center 4915 E. Campus Drive Alexandria, VA 22311 Sunday, February 10, 2019 at 3 p.m. […]
Whittle School & Studios welcomes you to an Open House to learn more about the opportunities this global school will provide your children and the greater Washington area. This event […]
Sunday, February 10, 2019 at 3 p.m. – with pre-concert talk at 2:15pm George Washington Masonic Memorial 101 Callahan Drive Alexandria, VA 22301 James Ross, Music Director Tickets: $20-$80 adult, […]
Wolf Trap Opera and Washington Concert Opera collaborate on Frank Martin’s rare modern retelling of the Tristan and Isolde love story.
Profs and Pints presents: "The Love Lecture," with Laura Papish, assistant professor of philosophy at George Washington University and teacher of a seminar on the philosophy of love, sex, and […]
A legendary performer of the Motown era both as a solo artist and with The Supremes, Diana Ross’ music catalog will have audiences dancing to classics like “I’m Coming Out,” […]
Internationally acclaimed Mexican acoustic rock duo Rodrigo y Gabriela thrill audiences with rhythmically supercharged guitar instrumentals that exemplify their unique six-string magic.
Profs and Pints presents: “Food and Diplomacy: An Ambassador’s Perspective,” with Martin Dahinden, Swiss Ambassador to the United States, veteran diplomat, and author of Beyond Muesli and Fondue: The Swiss […]
Thos. Moser’s Washington, DC Showroom is holding an inventory sale during the upcoming President’s Weekend featuring more than 100 floor samples with up to 60% off. Substantial savings on dining […]
Join Anthony Kearns, Ireland’s foremost tenor and member of The PBS super-group, The Irish Tenors, for a sensational afternoon as he kicks off the Spring Season, and celebration of the […]
Join Anthony Kearns, Ireland’s foremost tenor and member of The PBS super-group, The Irish Tenors, for a sensational afternoon as he kicks off the Spring Season, and celebration of the […]
GERRY SERVITO - International Educator and Lecturer on Unification Thought “The Most Direct Experience Of God’s Love” Gerry Servito earned a Bachelor of Industrial Design with honors from Pratt Institute, […]
Norman Rockwell’s masterpieces make their way to Washington as part of a major international traveling exhibition on the Four Freedoms famously outlined by Franklin D. Roosevelt: freedom of speech; freedom […]
Put your heartbreak aside and let the memory of your ex go to shreds with The SALLY! On Thursday, February 14, The SALLY – the new American-fusion eatery at The […]
Beatlemania is back at The Barns with the “best Beatles tribute on Earth” (Rolling Stone).
Join DC Shorts for a fun night at the cinema celebrating both sides of the heart on Valentine’s Day with Shorts & Sweets, a 2-day mini-film festival showcasing a collection […]
An everyday object can be irresistible. Beyond the intended purpose to get the job done, objects can represent a memory or merge in unlikely, whimsical combinations. “Second Glance” presented at […]
Salamander Resort & Spa hits all the right notes this Valentine’s Day with jazz legend Marcus Johnson, together hosting a Weekend of Love & Jazz – a series of events […]
Beatlemania is back at The Barns with the “best Beatles tribute on Earth” (Rolling Stone).
Saturday, February 16 through Monday, February 18, 2019 visit the Jeep® brand space during the Mizuno Capitol Hill Volleyball Classic, the largest youth volleyball tournament in the world over Presidents’ […]
Dumbarton Concerts has invited the Capitol Hill Art League to present this juried show to its members and guests at the Dumbarton Concert Gallery at 3133 Dumbarton Street NW Washington […]
Treat your Valentine to a weekend escape in Virginia's horse and wine country for a romantic dinner and live jazz performance by Marcus Johnson. Our ballroom will transform for the […]
An award-winning soprano with a versatile international career, Rosa Lamoreaux has been hailed for her radiant, engaging, and effortless singing and the diversity of her repertoire. Along with guitarist Michael […]
Performing in a traditional Hawaiian style, the Masters of Hawaiian Music bring “folklore and cultural memory into a performance that… as breezy entertainment” (The New York Times).
Let Lord +Taylor and your local business help you and your friends prep for prom! Enjoy a night full of special offers, free alterations and community pop-up shops for all […]
Join us at Harrimans with Marcus Johnson as you toast the last event of the weekend at brunch with a full buffet featuring chicken and waffles, raw bar, omelet station, bottomless mimosas, […]
Profs and Pints presents: “The Real Mary, Queen of Scots,” the true story of Scotland’s most (in)famous monarch, with Mikki Brock, associate professor of history at Washington and Lee University […]
The Choral Arts Chorus and the Washington Performing Arts Gospel Choirs come together in a concert showcasing the powerful music that has given voice to the voiceless for generations in […]
Performing in a traditional Hawaiian style, the Masters of Hawaiian Music bring “folklore and cultural memory into a performance that… as breezy entertainment” (The New York Times).
Profs and Pints presents: “George Washington, Inventor of the Presidency,” with Denver Brunsman, associate professor of history at George Washington University and lecturer at Mount Vernon. Come to the Bier […]
Consistently creating “thoroughly engaging performance brimming with spirit, precision, wit and soul” (The Washington Post), this Irish-American supergroup returns with Grammy-nominated music and stepdancing that has earned great acclaim.
Antisemitic rhetoric, symbols, and ideology that were once on the fringes and largely invisible from mainstream society are increasingly visible and commonplace today throughout the world. This panel discussion will […]
Profs and Pints presents: “Beyond the White Picket Fence,” an exploration of the harsh reality of the idealized 1950s suburb, with Allen Pietrobon, adjunct professor of modern American history at […]
Consistently creating “thoroughly engaging performance brimming with spirit, precision, wit and soul” (The Washington Post), this Irish-American supergroup returns with Grammy-nominated music and stepdancing that has earned great acclaim.
The Mother Tongue Film Festival, presented by the Smithsonian’s Recovering Voices program, is an annual event that celebrates the United Nations International Mother Language Day by showcasing recently produced feature […]
Antisemitic rhetoric, symbols, and ideology that were once on the fringes and largely invisible from mainstream society are increasingly visible and commonplace today throughout the world. This panel discussion will […]
Location: 3700 S Four Mile Run Drive, Arlington VA 22206 Class Dates/Times: Thursdays, Feb 21 - April 11, 2019 - 1:30 pm - 3:30 pm Enrollment: $160 Enroll: https://www.janefranklin.com/comp or […]
Soavi accenti: Glories of the Italian Madrigal Friday, February 22, 2019 at 7:00 p.m. Join us as members of the Consort’s acclaimed chorus take center stage for an evening filled […]
An all-star group of musicians presents an evening of Schubert including his E-flat piano trio, several beautiful Lieder, and the beloved Trout Quintet.
Church hall, located in the heart of Georgetown at Georgetown Park, is excited to be hosting Georgetown Athletics’ official away game watch parties in partnership with Fox Sports! Dates for […]
Individuals describe barriers experienced through career, racial, gender or ethnic prejudice. People speak of real-life experiences: a woman working in a male dominated career, an HIV positive young adult, a […]
The Delphi Trio, a powerfully eloquent voice in the world of chamber music, has been praised for their impeccable ensemble playing, beautifully blended sound, rich string tone, dazzling pianism, and […]
The Jewish Genealogical Society of Greater Washington (JGSGW) will present Stop Thief! The True Story of Abraham Greenthal, King of the Pickpockets, in 19th Century New York City presented by […]
Profs and Pints presents: “Is Capitalism Moral?” with Steven Pearlstein, professor of public affairs at George Mason University, Pulitzer-prize winning economics columnist for the Washington Post, and author of Can […]
Profs and Pints presents: "Trapped in the Earth," with Alyssa Warrick, public historian and former instructor at Mississippi State University and guide at Mammoth Cave National Park in Kentucky. “Oh, […]
The Rock Creek Far West Livability Study will identify opportunities for safer travel for residents and visitors to the neighborhoods in the study area. The purpose of the study is […]
Celebrate your canine Valentine with NSLM and Emmanuel Episcopal Church. Stories, poems, and songs will honor mankind's relationship with working dogs and hounds, service dogs, and beloved pets. This is […]
