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Jane Franklin Dance: Beauty and the Beat

Theatre on the Run 3700 S. Four Mile Run Dr., Arlington, VA, United States

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 […]

$22

Evening of Indian Dance

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

Enjoy a rich and innovative program from IDEA (Indian Dance Educators Association) showcasing a variety of dazzling Indian dance.

$25 – $27

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 […]

$2 – $12

Profs & Pints: What King Would Say Today

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

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 […]

$2 – $12

Profs & Pints: Bugs, Drugs, Evolution and Medicine

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

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 […]

$2 – $12

Profs & Pints: Hamilton’s History Remix

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

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 […]

$2 – $12

Coffee with the Curator

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

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 […]

$5,

Sidesaddle Drawing Class with Anthony Barham

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

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.

$112 – $125

Sunday Sketch

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

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.

Free

Winter Blast: A Family Day of Native Games

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

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.”

Free

An Old Lady Who Swallowed A Fly

Arena Stage at the Mead Center for American Theater 1101 Sixth Street SW, Washington D.C., DC, United States

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 […]

$17.00 – $32.00

Jane Franklin Dance: Picture This

theatre on the run 3700 S Four Mile Run Drive, Arlington, VA, United States

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 […]

$22

Julia Nixon Sings Songs of Burt Bacharach & Hal David

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

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 […]

$39 – $42

Bumper Jacksons

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

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.

$22 – $27

JGSGW Monthly Meeting, Sunday, January 27, 2019, B’nai Israel Congregation – Write and Publish Your Family History with Online Print-on-Demand with Beth Galleto

Bnai Israel Congregation 6301 Montrose Rd, Rockville, MD, United States

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 […]

Profs & Pints: Getting Congress Beyond Gridlock

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

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 the art of compromise,” Capitol Hill is no Louvre. Why is the US Congress so often so gridlocked? How can productive bipartisan negotiation be achieved […]

$2 – $12

Open: An Installation by Robin Bell

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 […]

Free

VOCES8

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

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 […]

$40.

Profs & Pints: Trophy Hunting and Science

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

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 of the most influential conservationists of all time, having drafted the Antiquities Act in 1906, which protected nearly 230 million acres of public land. He […]

$2 – $12

Presentation: Whittle’s Approach to STEM

Whittle School & Studios Information Center

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 […]

Free

Profs & Pints: Lessons from Dead Sheep

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

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 Channel's Outrageous Acts of Science. In February 1997, Scottish scientists announced the birth of the first mammal cloned from an adult cell, a sheep named […]

$2 – $12

International Guitar Night

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

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.

$27 – $30

Profs & Pints: Elections in the Trump Era

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

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 […]

$2 – $12

International Guitar Night

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

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.

$27 – $30

Washington Dollar Days: Tour Tudor Place for a Buck

Tudor Place

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 […]

Free

St. Lawrence String Quartet

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

The St. Lawrence String Quartet returns to the Barns after more than a decade to explore the rich relationship between Haydn and Mozart.

$40

The Dustbowl Revival & Hot Club of Cowtown

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

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 […]

$32 – $37

The Dustbowl Revival & Hot Club of Cowtown

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

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 […]

$32 – $37

Super Bowl Game and Hoyas Basketball Watch Party at Church Hall, Georgetown

Church Hall

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 Watch Party at 12:00pm, followed by the 2019 Super Bowl Game. It’s bound to be a day to remember! Located at Georgetown Park, Church Hall […]

Whittle Readers: Susan Stockdale

Whittle School & Studios Information Center

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 […]

Free

Profs & Pints: Ancient Chinese Philosophy

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

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 […]

$2 – $12

Profs & Pints: Spies Everywhere!

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

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 World War I, fears arose that the Germans wouldn't wait for us to come to them, and instead would seek to threaten us on our […]

$2 – $12

Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater’s 20th Annual Washington D.C. Opening Night Gala Benefit

The Kennedy Center

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 F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts. Following the 7pm opening program on the Opera House Stage – featuring Rennie Harris’ powerful Lazarus and Alvin […]

Free

Profs & Pints: Rethinking Reagan as Cold Warrior

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

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. President Ronald Reagan’s admirers have long claimed that his foresight, wisdom and strength carried America to a decisive victory in the Cold War. Reagan, they […]

$2 – $12

Chocolate Festival

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

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 […]

Free

Trent’Anni – 30-Year Anniversary Dinner

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

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 create a six-course, Tuscan extravaganza to celebrate this milestone. Join them for a communal feast of Ricchi family favorites of rustic Italian country cooking. Come […]

$165

Martin – Le vin herbé

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

Wolf Trap Opera and Washington Concert Opera collaborate on Frank Martin’s rare modern retelling of the Tristan and Isolde love story.

$35 – $50

ASO Presents: Mozart’s Prague Symphony

Rachel M. Schlesinger Concert Hall 4915 East Campus Drive, Alexandria, VA, United States

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. – 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, $5 youth, […]

$5 – $80

Whittle School & Studios Open House

Whittle School & Studios Information Center

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 […]

Free

ASO Presents: Mozart’s Prague Symphony

George Washingon Masonic Memorial 101 Callahan Drive, Alexandria, VA

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, $5 youth, $10 student www.alexsym.org or 703-548-0885 New and old traditions collide in February with an exploration of the Classical-era symphony. The program centers on […]

$5 – $80

Martin – Le vin herbé

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

Wolf Trap Opera and Washington Concert Opera collaborate on Frank Martin’s rare modern retelling of the Tristan and Isolde love story.

$35 – $50

Profs & Pints: The Love Lecture

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

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 […]

$2 – $12

DIANA ROSS

Wolf Trap 1551 Trap Road, Vienna, Virgina

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,” “Upside Down,” and “Stop! In the Name of Love.”

$40 – $95

RODRIGO Y GABRIELA – METTAVOLUTION TOUR

Wolf Trap 1551 Trap Road, Vienna, Virgina

Internationally acclaimed Mexican acoustic rock duo Rodrigo y Gabriela thrill audiences with rhythmically supercharged guitar instrumentals that exemplify their unique six-string magic.

$35 – $65

Profs & Pints: Food and Diplomacy (An Ambassador’s Perspective)

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

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 Contribution to Culinary History. Lord Palmerstone, the legendary British prime minister and three-time foreign minister, famously said that “Dining is the life and soul of […]

$2 – $12

Thos. Moser Announces President’s Weekend Inventory Sale February 16-18 with Up to 60% Off

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 room sets, stools, lounge chairs, bedroom sets, office furniture, and more. This offer is valid in the DC Showroom only. Visit Saturday, February 16 from […]

Free

Famed Irish Tenor Anthony Kearns in Concert at the Perry Belmont House, with Will Thomas (formerly Fox5 Anchor) as Emcee

Unnamed Venue china

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 Irish month of March in honor of St. Patrick’s Day at the exquisite Perry Belmont House on March 3, 2019 at 4 p.m. (Doors open […]

$100

Monthly Speaker Series on Spiritually Strengthening Marriages and Families

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

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, […]

Free

Single At The Sally: Shred Your Ex

The Sally 2100 Massachusetts Ave NW, Washington, DC, United States

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 Fairfax at Embassy Row – will host a Valentine’s Day happy hour titled “Single at The SALLY: Shred Your Ex” from 5:00 p.m. – 7:00 […]

Free

1964 The Tribute

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

Beatlemania is back at The Barns with the “best Beatles tribute on Earth” (Rolling Stone).

$38 – $42

Shorts & Sweets Mini Film Festival

Miracle Theatre 535 8th St SE, Washington, DC, United States

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 of relationship-themed shorts: Feb 15 and 16. From sweet love to bitterness and everything in between, these hilarious and penetrating shorts were curated to be […]

$15.00

Second Glance – Jane Franklin Dace

The Athenaeum 201 Prince Street, Alexandria, VA, United States

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 Alexandria’s Athenaeum, the home of Northern Virginia Fine Arts Association, features excerpts from Jane Franklin’s “EyeSoar” and new work in cooperation with Fine Art Photographer […]

$15

SALAMANDER RESORT & SPA COMPOSES A WEEKEND OF LOVE & JAZZ

Salamander Resort & Spa 500 N Pendleton St, Middleburg, VA, United States

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 centered on a love of food, libations, and – of course – jazz music. Hearts will beat a little faster Friday, February 15 – Sunday, […]

1964 The Tribute

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

Beatlemania is back at The Barns with the “best Beatles tribute on Earth” (Rolling Stone).

$38 – $42

“Feast of Love” Art Show Reception

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 DC 20007. This two-week exhibit, which will be on display from February 11-25, 2019, presents juried artwork with the theme FEAST OF LOVE, which is […]

Free

For the Love of Jazz

Salamander Resort & Spa 500 N Pendleton St, Middleburg, VA, United States

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 truly enchanting evening where you'll reveal in the sounds of live music from a Billboard-ranked musician, indulge in a multi-course culinary experience, and dance the […]

$998

Rosa Lamoreaux, Michael Bard and Andrew E. Simpson: A Feast of Love

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

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 Bard and pianist Andrew E. Simpson, she will join Dumbarton Concerts in a Valentine’s Day celebration on February 16 with a program featuring everything from […]

$39 – $42

Masters of Hawaiian Music

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

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).

$25 – $30

Prom Expo

Lord & Taylor 5255 Western Ave NW, Washington, DC, United States

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 your prom essentials. DJ Curley - Fashion Presentaions - Sweet Treats - Selfie Walls

Free

Sunday Jazz Brunch

Salamander Resort & Spa 500 N Pendleton St, Middleburg, VA, United States

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, and so much more.

Profs & Pints: The Real Mary, Queen of Scots

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

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 and scholar of demonology, witchcraft, and religion in early modern Scotland. Professor Mikki Brock, who has left Profs and Pints audiences spellbound with her talks […]

$2 – $12

Living the Dream…Singing the Dream

The Kennedy Center

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 this 31st annual choral tribute to Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. This moving performance will inspire the spirit and features a collaboration of styles, music, […]

$25

Masters of Hawaiian Music

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

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).

$25 – $30

Profs & Pints: George Washington, Inventor of the Presidency

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

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 Baron Tavern on Presidents’ Day to learn about George Washington, the president who started it all. Profs and Pints crowd pleaser Denver Brunsman returns to […]

$2 – $12

Cherish the Ladies

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

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.

$25 – $30

Hate and Its Impact: Sowing the Seeds of Global Antisemitism

US Holocaust Memorial Museum 100 Raoul Wallenberg Place, SW, Washington, DC, United States

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 examine how age-old myths and lies like "blood libel" and Jewish world domination, as well as widely recognized symbols like the swastika, have been reframed […]

Free

Profs & Pints: Beyond the White Picket Fence

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

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 […]

$2 – $12

Cherish the Ladies

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

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.

$25 – $30

Mother Tongue Film Festival

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

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 […]

Free

Hate and Its Impact: Sowing the Seeds of Global Antisemitism

US Holocaust Memorial Museum 100 Raoul Wallenberg Place, SW, Washington, DC, United States

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 examine how age-old myths and lies like "blood libel" and Jewish world domination, as well as widely recognized symbols like the swastika, have been reframed […]

Soavi accenti: Glories of the Italian Madrigal

Live! at 10th and G 945 G St NW, Washington, DC, United States

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 with harmonies that will transport you to 16th-century Italy. Madrigals originated in Italy and were in some ways the pop music of their day. Composers, […]

Wu Han and Friends

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

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.

$40

Atlas INTERSECTIONS Festival: Border

Atlas Performing Arts Center 1333 H Street NE, Washington, DC, United States

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 black woman negotiating cultural assumptions, a Latino male delayed by police, disability and employment, biracial marriage, same-sex parenthood, legal immigration and the walls framed by […]

$25

Delphi Trio: Among Friends

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

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 rhythmic flexibility. They have performed in Germany, the Netherlands, Canada, and across the United States. Grounded in the immensely rich classic repertoire for piano trio, […]

$39 – $42

Jewish Genealogy Society of Greater Washington (JGSGW) – February 2019 Meeting & Program

Ohev Sholom - The National Synagogue 1600 Jonquil Street, NW, Washington, DC, United States

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 Edward David Luft, taking place at Ohev Sholom: The National Synagogue, on Sunday, February 24, 2019, at 1:00 PM. Edward David Luft will speak about […]

Profs & Pints: Is Capitalism Moral?

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

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 American Capitalism Survive? Why is it that more than half of American millennials say they don't support capitalism, a system that over the last 300 […]

$2 – $12

Profs & Pints: Trapped in the Earth

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

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, […]

$2 – $12

DDOT Rock Creek Far West Livability Study Public Workshop

Palisades Neighborhood Library 4901 V Street NW, Washington, DC, United States

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 to enhance the quality of life of the community through improvements to transportation safety and connections to destinations. This study will also align with Mayor […]

Free

For the Love of Dogs

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

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 a special iteration of At the Parish House, but will take place at the National Sporting Library & Museum in the Library building. $10 suggested […]

$10

Fly By Light Winter Showcase by One Common Unity

Sidney Harman Hall 610 F Street NW

This dynamic event will feature local youth and artists from across Washington, D.C., who will share original music, poetry and dance. One Common Unity, a Washington, D.C. based nonprofit, is pleased to announce its upcoming Fly By Light Winter Showcase. Through One Common Unity's Fly By Light program the local youth and artists who will […]

$15

Profs & Pints: The Emperors Had No Clothes

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

Profs and Pints presents: “The Emperors Had No Clothes,” a look at epic political satire in ancient Rome and India, with Shubha Pathak, historian of religions and associate professor of philosophy and religion at American University. Speaking truth to power always has been a tricky business, often handled most deftly by those skilled at political […]

$2 – $12

Le Diîner du Siècle – Dinner of the Century

Residence of the Ambassador of France 2221 Kalorama Road NW, Washington, DC, United States

Under the patronage of His Excellency, Gérard Araud, Ambassador of France to the United States, le Comité Tricolore is very proud to organize its very first Dîner du Siècle - Dinner of the Century - an unforgettable dinner by “Les Maîtres Cuisiniers de France” and Michelin Star Chefs from the US in memory of Paul […]

$1000

***Prom Squad Expo***

Lord & Taylor 5255 Western Ave, DC, NY, United States

Join Us Lord & Taylor, Washington Prom Expo Thursday, February 28th From :6-8pm Prom Dresses - Tuxedo - Special Discounts Free Alterations -DJ Curley Sue - Fashion Presentations Sweet Treats- Selfies

Free

Peter and Will Anderson Jazz Trio

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

Sunday Jazz Mass with the Peter and Will Anderson Jazz Trio. Followed by a delicious Mardi Gras Brunch. ”Virtuosos on clarinet and saxophone,” (New York Times) identical twins Peter & Will Anderson have headlined the Blue Note, Kennedy Center, and New Orleans Jazz Festival, playing “with a passion, unpredictability, and sense of discovery.” (All About […]

Free

Meet the Gardener: Getting Ready for Spring

Tudor Place

Welcoming our Georgetown neighbors to continue the conversation with Josh Meyer, our Director of Buildings, Gardens & Grounds, as we look forward to spring blooms and discuss preventive maintenance.

Free

Sunday Sketch

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

Join professional artist Gail Guirreri-Maslyk 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.

Free

Famed Irish Tenor Anthony Kearns in Concert at the Perry Belmont House, with Will Thomas (formerly Fox5 Anchor) as Emcee

Perry Belmont House 1618 New Hampshire Avenue Northwest, Washington, VA, United States

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 Irish month of March in honor of St. Patrick’s Day at the exquisite Perry Belmont House on March 3, 2019 at 4 p.m. (Doors open […]

$100

Free Noontime Cantata Series

Church of the Epiphany 1317 G St NW, Washington, DC, United States

The Washington Bach Consort’s Noontime Cantata Series, now entering its 30th season, fulfills its mission of bringing the music of Johann Sebastian Bach to the Washington, DC, community. Presented at Church of the Epiphany (Downtown Cantata Series) and at St. Peter’s Catholic Church on Capitol Hill (Capitol Cantata Series), performances are free of charge to […]

Free

Profs & Pints: Why Keep the Capital in Washington?

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

Profs and Pints presents: “Why Keep the Capital in Washington?” with David Fontana, professor of law at George Washington University, expert on constitutions, and scholar of debates over the geographic […]

$2 – $12

Free Noontime Cantata Series

Church of the Epiphany 1317 G St NW, Washington, DC, United States

The Washington Bach Consort’s Noontime Cantata Series, now entering its 30th season, fulfills its mission of bringing the music of Johann Sebastian Bach to the Washington, DC, community. Presented at Church of the Epiphany (Downtown Cantata Series) and at St. Peter’s Catholic Church on Capitol Hill (Capitol Cantata Series), performances are free of charge to […]

Free

Profs & Pints: Bugs, Drugs, Evolution and Medicine

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

In a special encore, 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 […]

$2 – $12

OVARIAN CANCER RESEARCH ALLIANCE: “TURN UP THE HEAT” CULINARY EXPERIENCE

anthem 901 Wharf Street, SW, Washington, DC, United States

OCRA is the largest investor in ovarian cancer outside of the U.S. government and “Turn Up the Heat” is the organization’s hallmark fundraiser, raising critical funds for research and serving ovarian cancer survivors and their families. The highly anticipated event, emceed by ovarian cancer survivor Elle Simone Scott of America’s Test Kitchen on PBS, honors […]

Sketching: Draw and Discover!

Luce Foundation Center, Smithsonian American Art Museum F St NW &, 8th St NW, Washington, DC, United States

Every Tuesday, draw inspiration from the thousands of objects on view in the Luce Foundation Center, then create your own work of art. Each week, Luce Center staff presents a new challenge to fuel your exploration of the Luce Center. Stop by the information desk to hear the challenge, then strike out on your own […]

Free

Luce Unplugged Community Showcase

Luce Foundation Center, Smithsonian American Art Museum F St NW &, 8th St NW, Washington, DC, United States

Explore the Luce Center’s thousands of artworks while listening to sets by two local bands, selected by Washington City Paper’s arts editor Matt Cohen. The spring showcase, part of the Smithsonian Year of Music and the American Women’s History Initiative, features the haunting rhythms of Jax Deluca and the brooding melodies of Knife Wife. Free […]

Free

The Montrose Trio

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

The Washington Post commented after their 2015 Barns debut: “Absolutely top-notch music-making, as fine as one could ever expect to hear…” Martin Beaver, Clive Greensmith, and Jon Kimura Parker return to play Haydn, Brahms, and Dvořák.

$40