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Join The American Pops for innovative yoga practices in the iconic Dupont Underground. Each practice will feature live music to create a peaceful backdrop as instructor Michael Peterson guides you […]
The Smithsonian Libraries will be presenting the opening of the exhibition Magnificent Obsessions: Loving Books, Expanding Knowledge, on November 7th as a part of their 50th anniversary celebration at the […]
Norman Rockwell’s masterpieces make their way to Washington as part of a major international traveling exhibition on the Four Freedoms famously outlined by Franklin D. Roosevelt: freedom of speech; freedom […]
Location: 3700 S Four Mile Run Drive, Arlington VA 22206 Class Dates/Times: Thursdays, Feb 21 - April 11, 2019 - 1:30 pm - 3:30 pm Enrollment: $160 Enroll: https://www.janefranklin.com/comp or […]
The Glen Echo Park Partnership is pleased to present "Space Cowgirls: Ciara Barsotti." The exhibition is a series that explores humanity’s relationship with the land and this planet we call […]
"All Nature Is But Art" features artwork by the Botanical Art Society of the National Capital Region (BASNCR). In the early nineteenth century, the intrepid English author Frances Trollope embarked […]
This April, world-renowned portrait artist Susan Lyon is showcasing her work at the Stone Tower Gallery at Glen Echo Park. The exhibition of works on paper titled “Meditations on the […]
For the Jewish villagers of Kippenheim, no challenge was as urgent or formidable as escaping Nazi Germany, often by acquiring American visas. In his book, The Unwanted: America, Auschwitz, and […]
Profs and Pints presents, “The Tet Offensive: A 360-Degree View,” with Erik Villard, military historian and author of Staying the Course: U.S. Army Combat Operations in Vietnam, Oct. 1967 to […]
The Glen Echo Park Partnership for Arts and Culture presents CAROUSEL DAY on Saturday, April 27, to celebrate the opening of the Park's historic Dentzel carousel for the 2019 season. […]
ARCHBISHOP GEORGE AUGUSTUS STALLINGS, JR. - Author, Interfaith Leader, Lecturer “Sustaining The “Highs” and Surviving the “Lows” of Marriage” George Augustus Stallings, Jr. is the Archbishop and Founder of an […]
Breast Cancer Alliance (BCA) partners with DC area medical experts to bring a world-class medical symposium “Hot Topics in Breast Cancer.” The panel, consisting of leaders in the field, will […]
April 10, 7-9pm, The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts Join us for this “American Idol” type show featuring the top ten student finalists from DC public and […]
Whittle School & Studios invites you to an informal conversation about Whittle School & Studios with Marek Beck, Head of Middle School, and Ara Brown, Head of Upper School, where […]
The National Museum of the American Indian celebrates Cherokee history during the sixth annual Cherokee Days festival April 12–14, featuring the three federally recognized Cherokee tribes—Cherokee Nation, United Keetoowah Band […]
This Spring, NSLM melds art with science to create NSLMology, an exhibition for explorers of all ages! Visitors are invited to experience scientific principles within three centuries of paintings, sculptures, […]
Deconstructed: The NSLM Sporting Screen centers on a unique decorative object from the NSLM’s permanent collection. Recently conserved, the four-panel screen is comprised of paintings and prints showing 18th century […]
Join the National Sporting Library & Museum to celebrate the opening of Deconstructed: The NSLM Sporting Screen! 6-7pm: Reception and Exhibition Viewing 7pm: Lecture by conservator Deborah Parr, describing how […]
Cole Porter, Pat Benatar, and Black Sabbath—powerhouse singer-songwriter Storm Large can sing them all and more! Whether performing with Pink Martini, at a cabaret, or with a rock band, this […]
Enjoy an informal coffee reception and tour of Deconstructed: The NSLM Sporting Screen. 10:00am: Coffee reception 10:30am: Tour of the exhibition with Claudia Pfeiffer, the NSLM’s George L. Ohrstrom, Jr. […]
Eggstravaganza! Ticket Sales Open to MEMBERS ONLY in January. The event kicks off with a lively egg hunt and egg roll on the South Lawn. Cap off the experience by […]
Egg hunt, egg roll, and crafts. Take photos with the Easter Bunny! The event kicks off with a lively egg hunt and egg roll on the South Lawn. Cap off […]
The Camerata RCO brings the magnificent talents of Amsterdam’s Royal Concertgebouw Orchestra, a fixture on shortlists of the world’s greatest orchestras, to the realm of chamber music. These six colleagues […]
Eloise Metzger, a relative of the speaker, was suddenly widowed at the age of 26 when her husband was killed in a tragic 1918 New York subway wreck. Within a […]
Profs and Pints presents: “Dawn of the Drug War,” with Matthew R. Pembleton, adjunct lecturer at American University, fellow at the DC Policy Center, and author of Containing Addiction: The […]
Profs and Pints presents, “Titanic Mistakes,” an in-depth analysis of what doomed the famous ship, with Vincent Brannigan, professor emeritus of the University of Maryland's Clark School of Engineering. When […]
What happens when you combine a “Trading Spaces” star with a madcap musical about trying to trade one’s identity? Or a “Drag Race” contestant with songs about the larger than […]
Join Dumbarton House Tuesday, April 16th 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, […]
The second-ever Bloomia's Field of Tulips will transform The Park at CityCenterDC into an interactive, urban garden that is home to more than 40,000 stems of tulips. We welcome you […]
Bring your mat to our relaxing yoga and art appreciation series. Reflect on a work in the Luce Foundation Center before unwinding with a one-hour vinyasa yoga session led by […]
In a special encore talk, 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 […]
Egg hunt, egg roll, and crafts. Take photos with the Easter Bunny! The event kicks off with a lively egg hunt and egg roll on the South Lawn. Cap off […]
Profs and Pints presents: “Founding Fathers in the ‘Friend Zone,’” with Cassandra Good, assistant professor of history at Marymount University and author of Founding Friendships: Friendships Between Men and Women […]
Egg hunt, egg roll, and crafts. Take photos with the Easter Bunny! The event kicks off with a lively egg hunt and egg roll on the South Lawn. Cap off […]
Luce Unplugged invites local musicians to perform after staff-led art talks. Libations and snacks available for purchase from an on-site bar. Talk at 5:30 p.m.; performance at 6 p.m. We […]
Lynn Boggess' tactile landscapes consist of seemingly endless layers of thick, lush paint. In his landscapes Lynn captures the rushing movement of water, snowy hillsides, the rigidness of trees, the […]
As a special encore, Profs and Pints presents, “On Gender and Cats,” a feminist exploration of how we think about felines, with Crys Stuvland, lecturer at Howard University and scholar […]
Profs and Pints presents: “Rethinking the Rappahannock Tribe,” a fascinating look at archeological research on a local native people, with Julia King, professor of anthropology at St. Mary’s College of […]
Egg hunt, egg roll, and crafts. Take photos with the Easter Bunny! The event kicks off with a lively egg hunt and egg roll on the South Lawn. Cap off […]
Shoff Promotions COMIC BOOK & SPORTS CARD SHOW SATURDAY APRIL 20 10am-3pm, Annandale Virginia Fire House Expo Hall 7128 Columbia Pike Annandale 22003 Super Selection of Comic Books from Gold, […]
Tailgate and picnic with fashionable Middleburg crowd all while watching the thrilling sport of horse racing. The Middleburg Spring Races is an exciting and fun event in our historic Virginia […]
Celebrate the Marvin Gaye stamp at the Smithsonian National Postal Museum! Dance to Marvin’s tunes and more with DC’s own DJ RBI. Bring your own tote bag or T-shirt to […]
The Cre8tiveSports Jr. NBA Team Selection Tournament is a chance for boys and girls, ages 6U - 14U, to compete for prizes and an automatic bid to the Cre8tiveSports Jr. […]
Bluemercury launched their Conscious Beauty Program in stores from April 22nd – May 2nd. The program will empower those to select products that support a lifestyle of healthy and conscious […]
Profs and Pints presents: “Philosophy and Star Trek, Exploring the Mind,” with Linda Wetzel, emeritus associate professor of philosophy at Georgetown University. Boldly go where few philosophy enthusiasts have gone […]
Take a break and bring your lunch to the Pavilion to celebrate the great weather and National Picnic Day. Enjoy entertainment, treats, and a fun picnic atmosphere. Restaurant offers from Balducci's, Le Pain Quotidien, Peet's Coffee, and Ted's Bulletin.
Elizabeth Patterson Bonaparte and Martha Custis Williams Carter, A Remarkable Friendship, presented by Alexandra Deutsch, Vice-President of Collections & Interpretation, Maryland Historical Society Although the story of Elizabeth Bonaparte's marriage […]
Profs and Pints presents, “On Gender and Cats,” a feminist exploration of how we think about felines, with Crys Stuvland, lecturer at Howard University and scholar of depictions of cats […]
Enjoy family friendly fun with Jane Franklin Dance at Arlington Public Libraries this summer. Each performance is a delightful blend of movement, theater, music and participation. Complete Dogness is a […]
Whittle School & Studios welcomes you to a presentation by school leaders, followed by a Q&A where you can learn more about the opportunities this global school will provide your […]
Profs and Pints presents: “Jackie Robinson, Revolutionary,” an homage to the hero who broke baseball’s color line, with Richard Zamoff, professorial lecturer in sociology at George Washington University and director […]
Attend a beautiful gala at the Smithsonian Craft Show Preview Night at the National Building Museum. Meet the artists and shop for unique handcrafted pieces in a fun, intimate setting […]
Garden Tour in Historic Chevy Chase Village Saturday, May 18, 2019 from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm (rain or shine) discover treasured gardens when the Chevy Chase Garden Tour, hosted […]
Dr Barbara Sturm, Founder will be making a personal appearance at the Bluemercury store in Georgetown on Saturday, April 27th. From 1pm – 3pm, Dr. Barbara Sturm will be speaking […]
The most prestigious juried show of fine American crafts in the country, the 37th annual Smithsonian Craft Show is not to be missed! On display and for sale - works […]
Bring your friends for this special night of fun shopping, nibbles and cash bar at the Smithsonian Craft Show. Extended shopping hours for Thursday night patrons at the general admission […]
Join the Legal Aid Society of the District of Columbia as we honor Servants of Justice who have made meaningful contributions to access to justice in DC and beyond. All […]
A master instrumentalist, powerful singer-songwriter, storyteller, activist, and author, John McCutcheon is folk music’s Renaissance man. “His storytelling has the richness of fine literature” (The Washington Post).
Glen Echo Pottery presents a spring ceramics exhibition entitled “Outside the Box 2019” at Glen Echo Park’s Popcorn Gallery, May 3 to June 2, 2019. The exhibition features recent works […]
The Smithsonian’s National Museum of the American Indian is hosting its annual Living Earth Festival April 26–28 at its museum in Washington, D.C. Living Earth brings together Native innovators and practitioners […]
The Smithsonian’s National Museum of the American Indian is hosting its annual Living Earth Festival April 26–28 at its museum in Washington, D.C. Living Earth brings together Native innovators and practitioners […]
Wu Han, Gloria Chien (“…fiercely lavish”) and Gilles Vonsattel (“ ...utter ease, fluidity, and calm...”) exploit every color the piano has to offer in this wide-ranging evening of piano music […]
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. […]
The V Foundation for Cancer Research will be hosting a Cancer Research Symposium during their fifth annual Virginia Vine event on Saturday, April 27, 2019. The symposium will be held […]
Dr Barbara Sturm, Founder will be making a personal appearance at the Bluemercury store in Georgetown on Saturday, April 27th. From 1pm – 3pm, Dr. Barbara Sturm will be speaking […]
A family friendly performance about a dog with bad habits who learns new tricks. “The four women perform an energetic, muscular, almost gymnastic dance style, routinely lifting or supporting the […]
EyeSoar highlights the landscapes near 3700 S Four Mile Run Drive, a somewhat non-gentrified neighborhood that spans across Nelson Street, the footbridge and Jennie Dean Park and curves around to […]
NSLM offers free admission the last Sunday of each month. Join us in April to see highlights from our permanent collection and temporary exhibitions! Exhibitions on view include: NSLMology: Science […]
Hear from professionals who work in the arts, then sharpen your own creative skills with a hands-on activity related to the speaker’s expertise. Please register online at AmericanArt.si.edu/calendar ($10 materials […]
Profs and Pints presents: “Pinball’s Wizardry,” with Adam Ruben, host of the Science Channel's Outrageous Acts of Science and author of Pinball Wizards: Jackpots, Drains, and the Cult of the […]
Celebrate diversity and creativity of thought through diction in our 7th year presentation of The Muslim Women of Spoken Word. Join in the journey of a plethora of amazing spoken […]
Walk through the doors of A Woman’s Journey. We urge you to come alone or with a friend or colleague. You will find it exhilarating, stimulating, empowering and for some, […]
Profs and Pints presents: “Bizarre Psychological Disorders,” with Brian A. Sharpless, associate professor of clinical psychology at the American School of Professional Psychology and visiting research fellow at Goldsmiths University […]
The Alzheimer’s Drug Discovery Foundation, with Neiman Marcus Tysons Galleria and Mazza Gallerie, cordially invite you to join us for the Ninth Annual Great Ladies Luncheon & Fashion Show featuring […]
Few groups in history are capable of defining an entire era in pop music. With hits like “Be My Baby” and “Baby, I Love You,” Rock & Roll Hall of […]
Enjoy a beautiful evening of 17th century English music performed on harpsichord, muselar and ottavino by acclaimed British keyboardist Colin Booth, a master of the genre. Featured are works by […]
Who: Open to all residents and businesses living and operating in the District of Columbia. Sponsored by PaintCare, a non-profit stewardship organization running paint recycling programs across the country and […]
Luce Unplugged invites local musicians to perform after staff-led art talks. Libations and snacks available for purchase from an on-site bar. Talk at 5:30 p.m.; performance at 6 p.m. Backbeat […]
Few groups in history are capable of defining an entire era in pop music. With hits like “Be My Baby” and “Baby, I Love You,” Rock & Roll Hall of […]
Whittle School & Studios welcomes you to join us for an informal conversation about Whittle School & Studios with Marek Beck, Head of Middle School, and Ara Brown, Head of […]
The Duke Ellington School of the Arts Vocal and Instrumental Departments will feature An Evening at the Opera on Saturday, May 4th. On Friday, May 3rd, at 10 AM they […]
Capital Harvest on the Plaza (CHoP) Market continues to offer a wide range of fruits, flowers and vegetables from local farms, along with baked goods, coffee, ice cream and other specialty foods for Downtown DC.The market will have over 30 vendors this year – a mix of fan favorites and original CHoP vendors as well […]
Come join us for some refreshments while you walk around the park watching artists work. Along with the open studios, the Popcorn, Stone Tower, and Park View Galleries will be […]
Description: The Glen Echo Park Partnership is pleased to present “Abstractly Speaking,” featuring the work of six artists who paint together in the Advanced Acrylic Abstract Class at Glen Echo […]
The Glen Echo Park Partnership presents “Inspiring New Memories: Youth Art Exhibition.” This exhibition is presented in celebration of the Partnership’s Inspiring New Memories Gala in the Park. Young artists […]
The Barns transforms into a comedy club for three performances of hilarious stand-up entertainment.
Do you take pride in your neighborhood National Park, the C&O Canal? Show it off by volunteering for a day of restoration, revitalization, and fun during one of the C&O […]
Esther Productions Inc. presents PaintSpiration: An Interactive Workshop designed for girls ages 13 through 17 on May 4, 2019 from 10:00am - 12:00pm at 1313 New York Avenue NW in […]
Don’t miss the FREE 2019 National Math Festival, organized by the Mathematical Sciences Research Institute. This all-ages event brings today’s most fascinating mathematicians together for a variety of presentations, performances, […]
Attendees of all ages can explore playful and accessible lectures and fun activities on the math behind how the world works at the 2019 National Math Festival, which is free […]
Outdoor festival featuring local businesses, animal rescue groups, and Northern Virginia's most adorable animals looking for their forever homes. An event for everyone in the family to enjoy, the Pet […]
The Barns transforms into a comedy club for three performances of hilarious stand-up entertainment.
On Saturday, May the 4th, also known as Star Wars Day, Scorpio Entertainment transforms the historic Reagan National Airport Terminal A Lobby into a spaceship-inspired cosmic dance party, featuring an […]
Revel in the lovely melodies of English 17th century composers William Byrd, William Inglot, Orlando Gibbons, Henry Purcell, John Blow and William Croft. Renowned British keyboardist Colin Booth performs these […]
The Duke Ellington School of the Arts Vocal and Instrumental Departments will present An Evening at the Opera. The concert will feature the senior vocalists in the Principal roles in […]
Iconic Charlie Parker classics such as KoKo, A Night in Tunisia, and Dewey Square are juxtaposed with original responses by Turtle Island Quartet members and intertwined with other thematic pieces […]
Join DC Shorts for a night of short films celebrating the arrival springtime and rejuvenation plus live musical performances from the local LA TI DO singing troupe, and an OPEN […]
The Barns transforms into a comedy club for three performances of hilarious stand-up entertainment.
Join us for a free sketching session in the Museum galleries led by artist Ruthie Windsor-Mann! Artists of all ages are invited to sketch; all materials are provided. To register, […]
The Wedding Photo is a collection of genealogical adventure-hunting stories culminating in meaningful successes. A visit to an abandoned Polish Jewish cemetery in 1993 launches a 20-year search to solve […]
