St. Lawrence String Quartet
The Barns at Wolf Trap 1635 Trap Road, Vienna, VA, United StatesThe St. Lawrence String Quartet returns to the Barns after more than a decade to explore the rich relationship between Haydn and Mozart.
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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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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. […]
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 […]
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, […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 - […]
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- […]
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 & […]
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.
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 concentration of government power. At our nation’s founding, no idea was more central to conceptions of how the new Republic would work than the belief […]
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 […]
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 at George Washington University's Center for the Advanced Study of Hominid Paleobiology. Evolutionary medicine is a rapidly growing field that uses knowledge from evolutionary biology […]
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 […]
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 […]
Women in the Arts Pop Up 2019 DC Swim Week Supports International Women’s Day Georgetown, DC, March 8th, 2019 --- This International Women’s Day, DC Swim Week salutes all female artists and entrepreneurs with a celebratory, showroom-style, retail exhibit. The company has hand-selected and scheduled an abundance of remarkable female artists and designers to appear […]
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 […]
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.
Art & Haiku Art + Haiku This workshop will explore the relationship between Haiku, an ancient Japanese poetry form, and imagery. How one can inspire the other and the importance […]
Let the good times roll. Don your Mardi Gras beads for the Cathedral Choral Society's annual spring gala. Festivities include a cocktail hour, seated dinner, performances by Cathedral Choral Society artists and chorus members, and a live auction. Close out the night with dancing to New Orleans style jazz performed by DC area Jazz Band, […]
One of Germany’s leading chamber-music groups, the Scharoun Ensemble focuses on bridging the gap between the traditional and the modern, with a repertoire spanning the Baroque era to 20th century […]
We are thrilled to announce the second annual vocal competition presented in conjunction with NSAL DC. On Saturday, March 9, APO’s jazz quartet will perform as 30 semi-finalists from university […]
Music of Bach and the Italian masters including: J.S. Bach Non sa che sia dolore, BWV 209 Antonio Vivaldi Vengo a voi, luci adorate, RV 682 J.S. Bach Orchestral Suite […]
Come for a bit of fun, bite of pizza and info about the best camp program! Camp Tall Timbers is proud to be voted as "Best of Bethesda" in the Readers Poll for 2015 & 2017 and a Washington Family 2018 winner. Join Glenn Smith, Owner of Camp Tall Timbers, for some fun activities and […]
Profs and Pints presents: “Centuries of Financial Scandal,” with Trevor Jackson, assistant professor of economic history at George Washington University. In 1720, a gambler and convicted murderer named John Law was appointed to the head of the French finance ministry, and, within six months, produced the world’s first international financial crisis by printing money from […]
Profs and Pints presents: “Understanding the Mueller Investigation,” with Randall D. Eliason, law professor, white-collar crime expert, Washington Post columnist, and former Assistant U.S. Attorney for the District of Columbia and chief of that office’s public-corruption section. The ongoing investigation by Special Counsel Robert S. Mueller, III is the most consequential legal and political proceeding […]
Put your feet to the pavement and support a respected regional nonprofit’s four-decade mission to provide sustainable affordable housing and critical life skills training that help set individuals and families […]
Join our weekly program tailored to inspire creativity and stimulate the senses. Toddler-approved activities are based on a weekly theme and include songs, stories, crafts, and movement. Parents/caregivers must remain with children at all times. Children: $5 | Adults: FREE Tuesdays shown 10:00 am - 10:45 am Spring sessions March 12, 19, 26; April 2, […]
Join our weekly program tailored to inspire creativity and stimulate the senses. Toddler-approved activities are based on a weekly theme and include songs, stories, crafts, and movement. Parents/caregivers must remain with children at all times. Spring sessions March 12, 19, 26; April 2, 16, 23, 30 Mar 12 – Shamrocks Mar 19 – Artists Mar […]
Join Dumbarton House Tuesday, March 12th at noon for a free chamber music concerts presented by the Friday Morning Music Club! Concerts are held in the museum’s Belle Vue Room, […]
Racism—racial antisemitism—was the core of Nazi ideology and the driving force behind the Holocaust. Although Nazi Germany and the Jim Crow South were different, Nazi leaders learned from racist thought […]
CHERYL WETZSTEIN - Award Winning Journalist on Family and Marriage Issues “5 Ways to Renew the Bounce and Brio (High Sprit) in Your Marriage” Cheryl Wetzstein is a national expert and speaker on family and marriage issues. Most recently she served as manager of the special sections in The Washington Times’ Advertising and Marketing Department. […]
Profs and Pints presents: “Whither Venezuela?” with Fulton Armstrong, research fellow at American University’s center for Latin American studies and former National Intelligence Officer for Latin America and adviser to the Senate Foreign Relations Committee. Compared to Russia, China, and a handful of other headliners, Venezuela does not represent a major threat to U.S. interests. […]
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 […]
Profs and Pints presents: “National Security vs. Press Freedom,” with Gary Ross, assistant professor at the Daniel Morgan Graduate School of National Security, former supervisory special agent with the Department of Homeland Security, and author of Who Watches the Watchmen? The First Amendment to the U.S. Constitution declares that the government shall make no law […]
Part of Renée Fleming's VOICES series.
Habib Koité , “Mali’s biggest pop star” (Rolling Stone), is joined by “the Hendrix of his instrument” (Uncut Magazine), Ngoni player Bassekou Kouyate for two collaborative performances bringing innovation and a sense of togetherness to The Barns.
Ann Pickett: "The Exuberance of Life" Exhibit dates: March 9 - April 7, 2019 Opening reception: Thursday, March 14, 6:30–8:00 pm Ann Pickett's "The Exuberance of Life" features a series […]
Join us for a unique look at Prohibition through the eyes of the Peter family at Tudor Place. This special salute to the Prohibition era features an exclusive look at […]
Habib Koité , “Mali’s biggest pop star” (Rolling Stone), is joined by “the Hendrix of his instrument” (Uncut Magazine), Ngoni player Bassekou Kouyate for two collaborative performances bringing innovation and a sense of togetherness to The Barns.
Celebrate 45 years of business & fashion with Buffalo Exchange! This March 16-17, don’t miss our 45th Anniversary Pop-Up Shop, full of handpicked vintage pieces and one-of-a-kind finds. We’ll also […]
Join the National Sporting Library & Museum for NSLMology: The Science of Sporting Art Family Day! Explore NSLM’s STEAM-based exhibition with hands-on activities and take aways for families and children. […]
Seamus Egan, a founding member of Solas, returns to The Barns with The Seamus Egan Project. Bringing along friends and musical guests, Egan will introduce fans to his immense and influential catalog of music, as well as some new music he’s never recorded or performed live.