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Full of the live and in-your-face entertainment Netflix can’t provide, this must-attend show features improvised comedy, audience interaction, and of-the-moment sketches and songs from The Second City made famous by […]
Using their work on the story of Rabbi Hirsh Frankel (a German Rabbi who was convicted of being a magician in 1712 and imprisoned for 2 years), Arline and Daniel […]
Join us for a free sketching session led by professional artist Gail Guirreri-Maslyk! This is also the last day to view Sidesaddle, 1690-1935. All ages welcome, materials provided. RSVP to […]
The Sitkovetsky Trio and violinist Sean Lee make their Barns debut in a program that traces the journey of chamber music and classical composition from the salon to Hollywood. Featuring […]
Profs and Pints presents: “Find Calm in Chaos,” with Mark Schaefer, University Chaplain at American University, adjunct professorial lecturer at Wesley Theological Seminary, and author of The Certainty of Uncertainty. The world is full of people who express certainty about politics, religion, and all manner of things. Many political, religious, and social organizations seem to […]
You’re invited to the largest annual celebration of local philanthropy in our region. Join us to celebrate what makes our community truly remarkable—the individuals and organizations who dedicate their time […]
Legendary singer-songwriter and founding member of Crosby, Stills & Nash and The Hollies, Graham Nash is a two-time Rock & Roll Hall of Fame and Songwriter Hall of Fame inductee, […]
Children of the Pater Patriae: George Washington's Step-Grandchildren and the Power of Family, presented by Cassandra Good, Assistant Professor of History, Marymount University No family better displayed the enduring value […]
Profs and Pints presents: “Outsiders Wreak Havoc in Africa,” with Elizabeth Schmidt, professor of history at Loyola University Maryland and author of Foreign Intervention in Africa after the Cold War. […]
Legendary singer-songwriter and founding member of Crosby, Stills & Nash and The Hollies, Graham Nash is a two-time Rock & Roll Hall of Fame and Songwriter Hall of Fame inductee, […]
Legendary singer-songwriter and founding member of Crosby, Stills & Nash and The Hollies, Graham Nash is a two-time Rock & Roll Hall of Fame and Songwriter Hall of Fame inductee, […]
“Harmony-drenched” folk trio featuring Sylvan Esso’s Amelia Meath with Molly Erin Sarlé and Alexandra Sauser-Monnig (Pitchfork)
The Glen Echo Park Partnership presents their second Rentals Open House. Whether you are looking for the perfect venue for your wedding, bat or bar mitzvah, gala, fundraiser, corporate event, or birthday party, Glen Echo Park is the place for you! Visitors will learn about the venues within the Park, view table settings in the […]
Praised for its “panache” by The New York Times and hailed in the Cincinnati Enquirer for “bringing a new attitude to classical music, one that is fresh, bracing and intelligent,” […]
NSLM offers free admission the last Sunday of each month. Join us in March to see highlights from our permanent collection!
Profs and Pints presents: “Confederates at the Gates,” a look at the Civil War battles that saved Washington, with Marc Leepson, journalist, historian, author, and adjunct history instructor. In looking […]
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 […]
Free program will take place on the sidewalk at the corner of Q & 31st Streets closest to Tudor Place. Join Josh Meyer, Director of Buildings, Gardens & Grounds, to […]
Profs and Pints presents: “Getting Down in Downton Abbey,” an analysis of the dramatic series' depictions of sex and sexuality, with Julie Taddeo, professor of British history at the University […]
Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award-winner and folk icon, Tom Paxton, teams up with the Grammy-winning singer-songwriter duo The DonJuans: Don Henry and Jon Vezner. Within days of writing and playing together, […]
Whittle School & Studios welcomes you for a presentation on the opportunities this global school will provide your children and the greater Washington area. This event will include a presentation by school leaders, followed by a Q&A. Register by emailing mydcadmission@whittleschool.org or on www.whittleschool.org. Refreshments will be provided.
Celebrate the arrival of spring with a selection of music for flute and harpsichord by Bach and his contemporary, Georg Philipp Telemann. The pairing of the two instruments in these […]
Georgetown Visitation Masqueraders proudly present SEVEN BRIDES FOR SEVEN BROTHERS April 5th @ 7:30pm April 6th @ 7:30pm April 7th @ 2pm Based on the classic film, Seven Brides for Seven Brothers is an authentic piece of Americana, a time-tested romantic comedy with contemporary relevance. Bringing the raucous Oregon frontier to life on stage, it […]
For more than half a century, The Swingles have pushed the boundaries of vocal music with a rotating lineup. The seven young singers that make up today’s London-based group are […]
Explore a world of immersive soundscapes and projections featuring resonance and sound-painting that will envelop the audience. The program will make use of the shimmering acoustics of the Dupont Underground […]
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 […]
Girls Who Start (GWS), the Washington, D.C. based non-profit organization dedicated to inspiring young women to become entrepreneurs and leaders will host its first ever Girls Who Start Entrepreneurship Summit […]
"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 […]
Come celebrate your new favorite holiday: New Beers Eve! On April 7th, 1933 beer productions was once again made legal in the US, marking the imminent end of prohibition. Join […]
Saturday, April 6, 2019 at 8 p.m. – with pre-concert talk at 7:00pm The Rachel M. Schlesinger Concert Hall and Arts Center 4915 E. Campus Drive Alexandria, VA 22311 Sunday, […]
Join us for a free sketching session in the Museum galleries! Artists of all ages are invited to sketch; all materials are provided. To register, please contact Anne Marie Paquette, […]
Saturday, April 6, 2019 at 8 p.m. – with pre-concert talk at 7:00pm The Rachel M. Schlesinger Concert Hall and Arts Center 4915 E. Campus Drive Alexandria, VA 22311 Sunday, […]
An homage to impresario Ignaz Schuppanzigh, who gave birth to the modern chamber music recital in the early 1800s. The Calidore String Quartet and pianist Juho Pohjonen pay tribute in […]
The Georgetown Concert Series concludes it's 2018-19 Season with a performance by the Skylark Vocal Ensemble. Skylark is a premier ensemble of leading American vocal soloists, chamber musicians, and music educators.Their dramatic performances have been described as “gripping” (The Times of London) and “awe-inspiring” (Boston Music Intelligencer). With “some of Boston’s best singers” (Boston Globe), […]
Profs and Pints presents: “‘Bugscape’ to Help Save Insects,” a guide to gardening and landscaping with insects in mind, Nate Erwin, entomologist and former manager of the Smithsonian insect zoo and butterfly pavilion. Insect numbers have plunged over the past 30 years, according to recent data published in Science magazine and the Proceedings of the […]
Dazzling music is brought to life through the flair and passion of Hungary’s preeminent violin virtuoso, Zoltán Mága and his fiery orchestra: the Budapest Gypsy Virtuosi. After touring five continents and nearly 100 countries, Zoltán is returning to North America. With a diverse program from Béla Bartók, Franz Liszt, and Zoltán Kodály to Vittorio Monti […]
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 a Village Caught in Between, Michael Dobbs painstakingly documents how several members of this small community struggled to find refuge and what obstacles stood in […]
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 Sept. 1968. The Tet Offensive, a massive North Vietnamese and Viet Cong military campaign, challenged President Lyndon Johnson’s assertions that the US could see a […]
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. Free activities will be presented throughout the park, including live music and performances featuring Barynya, Cantaré, Enviro Drum, Global Connections, and Mark H Rooney: Taiko, […]
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 autonomous, independent and African-centered Catholic Church, known as Imani Temple under The African-American Catholic Congregation, headquartered in Suitland, Maryland. Archbishop Stallings also serves as the […]
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 discuss new advances that can play a significant role in improving risk assessment, prevention and treatment for breast cancer. The morning will help inform women […]
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 public charter high schools. Finalists compete across the categories of vocal, instrumental and dance for a chance to win college scholarships. Winners are selected by […]
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 you can learn more about the opportunities this global school will provide your children and the greater Washington area. Register by emailing mydcadmission@whittleschool.org or on […]
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 of Cherokee Indians and Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians. The free three days of festivities include the installation of the original Treaty of New Echota […]
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 she restored NSLM’s sporting screen, which includes both paintings and works on paper. $10 admission, free to NSLM members. RSVP at Info@nationalsporting.org or (540) 687-6542 […]
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 sassy yet classy artist with an edge knows how to bring the house down.
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. Curator $5 admission, free to NSLM members. RSVP to Anne Marie Paquette, the Clarice & Robert H. Smith Educator at Info@nationalsporting.org or (540) 687-6542 x25
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 decorating a festive animal magnet, making a jumbo egg hanging decoration, and playing traditional children’s games. Bring your camera for photo ops with the Easter […]
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 experience by decorating a festive animal magnet, making a jumbo egg hanging decoration, and playing traditional children’s games. Bring your camera for photo ops […]
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 founded this independent group with the desire to explore smaller, more intimate repertoire. The Washington Post describes their work as “sophisticated, expressive music making with […]
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 few years, references to Eloise Metzger disappeared from public records, and Eloise Manley seemed to appear in her place. Assuming Eloise had remarried, the speaker […]
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 Federal Bureau of Narcotics and the Origins of America’s Global Drug War. Our nation's War on Drugs is much older than most Americans realize. Well […]
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 the RMS Titanic sank on April 15, 1912, many blamed bad luck in the form of an iceberg in its path on its maiden voyage. […]
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 life “Mame”? It promises to be an incredible evening of entertainment as The American Pops Orchestra presents “I Am What I Am: The Music of […]
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, 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. […]
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 to roam the garden for free or to take them home for $2 a stem with a portion of all proceeds benefitting DC Central Kitchen.
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 a credentialed instructor from Flow Yoga Center. Tickets ($10) are available at AmericanArt.si.edu/calendar. Space is limited.
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 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 […]
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. […]
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 […]
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 […]
