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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

Georgetown Athletics’ Basketball Official Away Game Watch Party

Church Hall

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 events are listed below. Church Hall is Georgetown’s leading beer hall and works closely with locally breweries to ensure a wide selection of beers […]

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 the American Library Association and the National Science Teachers Association, among others. Susan will present her books, Stripes of All Types and Fabulous Fishes and […]

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 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 […]

$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 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 […]

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 will include presentations by school leaders and faculty, including a Q&A with the heads of the school's lower, middle, and upper schools; presentations on the […]

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 friendship. Who wrote the book of love? Why does love have to be so sad? Is it a thin line between love and hate? On […]

$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, a Masters of Religious Education from the Unification Theological Seminary, and a black belt in Won Hwa Do (martial arts). He served as president of […]

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

Play Caraoke, Enter to Win and more from Jeep® at the Mizuno Capitol Hill Volleyball Classic

Walter E. Washington Convention Center

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’ Day weekend at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center. While there, check out the Jeep® space in West Salon to recharge your mobile device at […]

“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 American University and visiting professor at Trinity Washington University. When recently asked in a survey what year our nation was "greatest," a large majority of […]

$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 and short-length films about the cultural richness of Indigenous and endangered languages. Recovering Voices is a collaborative program of the National Museum of Natural History, […]

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

Georgetown Athletics’ Basketball Official Away Game Watch Party

Church Hall

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 events are listed below. Church Hall is Georgetown’s leading beer hall and works closely with locally breweries to ensure a wide selection of beers […]

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, come all you young people, And listen while I tell, The fate of Floyd Collins, The lad we all knew well…” -Andrew Jenkins, "The Death […]

$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 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 […]

$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 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 […]

$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

Women in the Arts Pop up

Aurate 3263 M St NW,, Washington, DC, DC, United States

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 […]

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

Free Workshop

Washington Printmakers Gallery 1675 Wisconsin Ave, NW, Washington, DC, United States

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 of combing art with poetry. Come and create your Haiku + Art. Fun for all ages. Karin Edgett, a local DC artist combines Haiku and […]

Free

Cathedral Choral Society Gala: Mardi Gras

Omni Shoreham Hotel 2500 Calvert St. NW, Washington, DC, United States

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, […]

$400

Scharoun Ensemble

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

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 and contemporary compositions. Founded in 1983 by members of the Berlin Philharmonic Orchestra, the Scharoun Ensemble has been inspiring audiences in Europe and overseas for […]

$39 – $42

NextGen: Finding the Voices of Tomorrow

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

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 programs compete to win the top title. Votes from a panel of judges, including Michael Bobbitt (Adventure Theatre-MT), Charles McKay (New York Festival of Song), […]

$20 – $30

Washington Bach Consort presents “Bach, Vivaldi & the Italian Influence”

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

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 No. 1, BWV 1066 During Bach’s lifetime, opera was flourishing in Italy. Composers including Antonio Vivaldi were exploring new musical techniques, producing vocal and instrumental […]

Camp Tall Timbers Pizza & Program

Gulf Branch Nature Center & Park 3608 Military Rd, Arlington, VA, United States

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 […]

Free

Profs & Pints: Centuries of Financial Scandal

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

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 […]

$2 – $12

Profs & Pints: Understanding the Mueller Investigation

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

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 […]

$2 – $12

2nd Annual CFH 5k for Affordable Housing

Bull Run Regional Park 7700 Bull Run Dr, Centreville, VA, United States

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 on a path of self-sufficiency. This 5k (3.1 mile) course will wind through the beautiful scenery at historic Bull Run Regional Park in Centreville, Virginia.

Tudor Tots on Tuesdays, Spring Sessions

Tudor Place

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, […]

$5,

Tudor Tots – Tuesdays, Spring Session

Tudor Place

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 […]

Free – $5

Free Chamber Music Concert

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

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, which can be accessed through the lower terrace off the parking lot. Groups are welcome. Seats are available on a first come, first served basis. […]

Free

Hate and Its Impact: Nazi Ideology and Racism in the Jim Crow South

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

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 and practices in the Jim Crow South. Join us to take a look at how racism and antisemitism were linked in this era and what […]

Free

Monthly Speaker Series on Spiritually Strengthening Marriages and Families

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

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. […]

Free

Profs & Pints: Whither Venezuela?

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

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. […]

$2 – $12

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 and Pints: National Security vs. Press Freedom

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

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 […]

$2 – $12

Habib Koité & Bassekou Kouyate

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

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.

$45 – $55

The Exuberance of Life Artit Reception and Art Show

Art League Gallery 105 North Union Street, Alexandria, VA, United States

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 of paintings that interweave abstract expressionism with figurative work. Pickett expresses the joy and exuberance of life through abstracted figures.

free

Tudor Nights: Raise a Glass to Prohibition!

Tudor Place

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 objects and ephemeral from 1920-1933 in the Tudor Place archive and collection. The special exhibition is followed by cocktails and light hors d'oeuvres at the […]

Free – $15

Habib Koité & Bassekou Kouyate

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

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.

$45 – $55

Buffalo Exchange’s 45th Anniversary Pop-Up Shop

Buffalo Exchange 1318 14th St. NW, Washington, DC, United States

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 have tasty treats, music and fun giveaways for you to take home (hint: you could win a $45 Buffalo Exchange gift card!). Pop-up shop will […]

Free

NSLMology Family Day

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

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. 10am-5pm: Museum Open with Free Admission 11am-1pm: Hands-on Activities and Kid-Friendly Snacks in the Library’s Founders’ Room 1pm: Gallery Talk about the exhibition with Anne […]

Free

Seamus Egan

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

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.

$22 – $27

Rachmaninoff Liturgt

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

With both moments of impressive grandeur and breathtaking beauty, Rachmaninoff’s writing for a cappella chorus is unmatched. The lesser known of Rachmaninoff’s two large-scale a cappella works, his Liturgy, uses the text of the primary worship service of the Eastern Orthodox Church. The liturgy is named for John, an archbishop of Constantinople, who was renowned […]

$16 – $90

Profs & Pints: Intro to Gaelic

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

Profs and Pints presents: “Intro to Gaelic,” with Jennifer O’Riordan, native of Cork and former assistant director of Irish Studies and Irish language instructor at Catholic University. The Irish language is Ireland’s most fragile natural resource and an unbroken link to its past. Called An Ghaeilge or simply Irish within Ireland, and Gaelic beyond the […]

$2 – $12