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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 […]
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 […]
Profs and Pints presents: “Meet the Real Indiana Jones,” with Justin M. Jacobs, associate professor of history at American University and author of Indiana Jones in History: From Pompeii to the Moon. Grab your hat and yell “Start the plane!” It's time for a scholarly adventure around the world with Justin Jacobs, an expert on […]
Join Co-Hosts Barry Dixon and Will Thomas for the Fifth Annual Rebloom on the Roof cocktail fundraiser at LaVie Restaurant. Help us celebrate the power of design to change lives for survivors of domestic violence. Enjoy rooftop views of The Wharf waterfront, cocktails, light fare and a silent auction including a designer sample sale. About […]
ZooFari: Bite Night, a benefit for wildlife sponsored by GEICO, returns to the Smithsonian’s National Zoo on May 16 from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. Boasting the city’s best restaurants, one-of-a-kind animal demonstrations and inspiring conservation stories, this year’s event promises to be a glamorous night of dining, drinking, bidding and dancing—all to support the Zoo’s important […]
Through movement and sound, this outdoor performance by Jane Franklin Dance brings awareness of the physical structure of the Beatley Central Library portico and surrounding green areas. A diverse collection of library users, who state their connection to the City of Alexandria and its resources are heard in brief audio interviews incorporated in the sound […]
Celebrate the graduates this weekend, surprise a loved one, or just brighten up a room for spring with a gorgeous bunch of blooms from our friends at Two Boots Farm, […]
Greater Reston Arts Center (GRACE) will bring together a group of highly qualified arts professionals to select the most accomplished fine art and fine craft artists in 16 categories from […]
Join the National Sporting Library & Museum to celebrate the opening of Canter & Crawl: The Glass Sculpture of Joan Danziger! 6-7pm: Reception and Exhibition Viewing; 7pm: Lecture by artist Joan Danziger. Canter & Crawl: The Glass Sculpture of Joan Danziger, presents a solo show of the DC-based, contemporary artist’s latest body of work. Stimulating […]
It's that time of year again! Geoffrey Johnson returns for his solo exhibition on Friday, May 17th! We will be exhibiting twenty new paintings by Johnson, with many of them being scenes/memories from his trip to Europe last year with his sons. The paintings aren't simply exact representations of specific locations, they are more about […]
Celebrate Hawai'i After Hours at the National Museum of the American Indian. The museum opens its doors for a late-night event to begin the three-day festival dedicated to Hawaiian Culture. […]
We Will Survive Cancer, a DC-based non-profit announces their “Celebration of Life Gala” a black-tie event, on May 17th at the National Museum of Women in the Arts. We Will Survive Cancer will be celebrating their 10 year anniversary and honoring Maimah Karmo, a 13-year cancer survivor. The Gala will also feature a fashion presentation […]
SAVOR: An American Craft Beer & Food Experience will return to Washington D.C. this May for the 12th year. Presented by the Brewers Association (BA), SAVOR marries flavor-forward, independent craft beer with sublime small bites to create an unforgettable dining experience for beer lovers and foodies alike. Back for one-night only, SAVOR will serve more […]
SAVOR: An American Craft Beer & Food Experience will return to Washington D.C. this May for the 12th year. Presented by the Brewers Association (BA), SAVOR marries flavor-forward, independent craft beer with sublime small bites to create an unforgettable dining experience for beer lovers and foodies alike. Back for one night only, SAVOR will serve […]
Enjoy an informal coffee reception and tour of Canter & Crawl: The Glass Sculpture of Joan Danziger with the artist! 10:00am: Coffee reception; 10:30am: Tour of the exhibition. Canter & Crawl: The Glass Sculpture of Joan Danziger, presents a solo show of the DC-based, contemporary artist’s latest body of work. Stimulating the imagination, Danziger’s vibrant […]
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 […]
King Kamehameha—respected Native Hawaiian warrior, leader and diplomat—united the Hawaiian Islands into a royal kingdom in 1810. Learn about the King’s legacy by exploring the lua, traditional training for warriors, […]
Please join us at our next Public Workshop! Join the District Department of Transportation (DDOT) to review preliminary recommendations for the Rock Creek Far West Livability Study. At this second public workshop you can get an update on the study and provide feedback on the preliminary recommendations. Public Workshop #2: Preliminary Recommendations and Public Input […]
Attendees will see the technique of using oil and acrylic inks on a large Gelli plate, then taking impressions on dry paper. Demonstration of the use of soft pastels for enhancing the Monoprints.
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 […]
The Glen Echo Park Partnership presents our annual Gala Dance featuring live music by Swingtopia! Starting at 8:15 pm, join us for a beginner dance lesson, followed by dancing from […]
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, Silver, Bronze to Modern Age, Nonsports cards including Magic & Pokemon , Original Art, Super Heroes Toys, Gaming supplies, Pop Toys & Anime, and Hobby […]
Written in Poulenc’s unique religious style that melds the sacred and profane, his joyful, radiant Gloria is the composer at his very best. Written in response to Vaughan Williams’ personal anguish after service in World War I, his Dona Nobis Pacem emphasizes reconciliation and peace. Steven Fox, conductor. Lauren Snouffer, soprano. Jesse Blumberg, baritone. Cathedral […]
In early 20th century Paris, the lives and music of Fauré, Schmitt, and Boulanger were inextricably linked. Schmitt credited Fauré as his greatest influence and Boulanger knew Fauré as a family friend from childhood. Come explore the musical lineage of these three composers. Be transported by Faure’s transcendent Requiem performed alongside Schmitt’s triumphant and declamatory […]
In a special encore, 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, […]
Spend an intimate evening enjoying a glass of wine and learning the basics of hand lettering. Throughout the course of the evening you will make a 5″x7″ framed work of […]
Tickets are available for the Global Down Syndrome Foundation (Global) AcceptAbility Gala, an inspirational fundraiser event taking place at Hilton Washington DC National Mall. The event will feature a talent […]
Join friends, neighbors and celebrants who will gather on Wednesday, May 22 at 6 p.m. for the 27th Annual Spring Garden Party at Tudor Place. This festive event, chaired by Beth Clifton and Whitney Rosenthal, draws prominent Washingtonians and guests from around the nation. Bruce Whelihan, a stalwart and longtime supporter and former trustee, will […]
Join us at a Garden Luncheon with lauded interior designer and author of Dazzling Design, Amanda Nisbet of Amanda Nisbet Design. Nisbet, a self-described "color whisperer," has an inherent ability to create spaces that are simultaneously comfortable and elegant. Enjoy a lovely lunch with friends under the tent on the sprawling South Lawn, and a […]
Join us at a Garden Luncheon with lauded interior designer and author of Dazzling Design, Amanda Nisbet of Amanda Nisbet Design. Nisbet, a self-described "color whisperer," has an inherent ability […]
The Lisner-Louise-Dickson-Hurt Home will celebrate 80 years of extra-ordinary health and life care services to DC's low to modest income seniors. This year the Home will honor former Mayor and Ward 7 Councilmember with the Laura Lisner Award in recognition of his contributions to the greater DC community. May 23rd will be a celebration honoring […]
Three nights – three different sets! The Avett Brothers return to Wolf Trap by popular demand for a multi-night Americana rock retreat filled “with echoes of old-timey string bands, singalong folk revivalists, boozy Americana roots rockers and big-box singer – songwriter softies” (Rolling Stone). Thursday, May 23 at 7:30 pm - RODNEY CROWELL Friday, May […]
Profs and Pints presents: “The Long View on Venezuela,” with Fulton Armstrong, research fellow at American University’s center for Latin American studies and former National Intelligence Officer for Latin America […]
Join us in the Village Plaza every Friday & Saturday from 6-8pm for live music and fun! Grab your favorite cocktail, beer or wine from 5 Tara, BurgerFi, ChefScape, Eggspectation, […]
A not-to-be missed evening of dazzling music with classical pianist Merzana Kostreci, who brings alive the sounds of masters from Chopin to Ravel. Tickets at http://auartstix.universitytickets.com/user_pages/event.asp?id=468&cid=83
Teatro Lirico of DC presents a concert of two of the most important Spanish composers from the transition of the 18th to the 19th century; featuring Amanda Fink (mezzo-soprano), Jeremy Lyons (guitar), and William Wielgus (oboe, guest artist). Sor’s Cendrillon was frequently performed well into the 19th century, while in the late 18th century, Martin […]
Three nights – three different sets! The Avett Brothers return to Wolf Trap by popular demand for a multi-night Americana rock retreat filled “with echoes of old-timey string bands, singalong folk revivalists, boozy Americana roots rockers and big-box singer – songwriter softies” (Rolling Stone). Thursday, May 23 at 7:30 pm - RODNEY CROWELL Friday, May […]
Come play with us at Beast Coast on the world's largest pop-up parkour park ! Beast Coast is great for beginners of all ages to get an intro to parkour. […]
Throughout the summer, Dumbarton House Museum in Georgetown hosts an array of interesting and educational events that connect neighbors and visitors to its important past. Starting in the beautiful gardens at Dumbarton House, join us for an In-TREE-guing Georgetown Walking Tour that explores the trees that line Georgetown streets.
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 fee).
Join us in the Village Plaza every Friday & Saturday from 6-8pm for live music and fun! Grab your favorite cocktail, beer or wine from 5 Tara, BurgerFi, ChefScape, Eggspectation, […]
Three nights – three different sets! The Avett Brothers return to Wolf Trap by popular demand for a multi-night Americana rock retreat filled “with echoes of old-timey string bands, singalong folk revivalists, boozy Americana roots rockers and big-box singer – songwriter softies” (Rolling Stone). Thursday, May 23 at 7:30 pm - RODNEY CROWELL Friday, May […]
The Dupont Underground is a 501(c)(3) cultural organization committed to developing a multidisciplinary platform for creative expression. We are transforming a public work – the subterranean streetcar station in Dupont Circle – into a new public infrastructure to support creative exchange, contemporary arts practice, and an ongoing conversation about the city. Come Join us for […]
"The President's Own" United States Marine Band will launch Wolf Trap National Park for the Performing Arts' summer season with a program of concert band favorites. A fireworks display will follow the concert. Gates open at 6:30 pm for Lawn and In-House (90 minutes prior to curtain) Fireworks viewing area opens following the performance, at […]
Profs and Pints presents: “Investigating Sherlock Holmes,” with Kris Mecholsky, English instructor and scholar of crime fiction and film at Louisiana State University. Sherlock Holmes is the most adapted figure in film and television history, testifying to the weight of his lasting legacy. But as original as the Great Detective is, he did not spring […]
Join us in the Village Plaza every Friday & Saturday from 6-8pm for live music and fun! Grab your favorite cocktail, beer or wine from 5 Tara, BurgerFi, ChefScape, Eggspectation, […]
Join us in the Village Plaza every Friday & Saturday from 6-8pm for live music and fun! Grab your favorite cocktail, beer or wine from 5 Tara, BurgerFi, ChefScape, Eggspectation, […]
Join us in the Village Plaza every Friday & Saturday from 6-8pm for live music and fun! Grab your favorite cocktail, beer or wine from 5 Tara, BurgerFi, ChefScape, Eggspectation, […]
Merlin's Island: Gluck’s clever opera is a light-hearted parody that takes nothing seriously. The Emperor of Atlantis: Death decides to teach mankind a lesson in this powerfully dramatic work. MERLIN'S ISLAND: Music by Christoph Willibald Gluck Libretto by Louis Anseaume, based on Lesage and D'Orneval's Le monde renversé Two Parisians are shipwrecked on an island […]
Join us on the NSLM’s lawn as we celebrate the 5th anniversary of our Open Late Summer Concert Series! May 31st Open Late Concert will be featuring the Bryan Shepherd Country Band with partners Blue Ridge Wildlife Foundation, Land Trust of Virginia, and Middleburg Humane Foundation. Concerts are free and open to the public, with […]
Join us in the Village Plaza every Friday & Saturday from 6-8pm for live music and fun! Grab your favorite cocktail, beer or wine from 5 Tara, BurgerFi, ChefScape, Eggspectation, […]
Join us in the Village Plaza every Friday & Saturday from 6-8pm for live music and fun! Grab your favorite cocktail, beer or wine from 5 Tara, BurgerFi, ChefScape, Eggspectation, […]
This supergroup featuring Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductees Sammy Hagar and bassist Michael Anthony, drummer Jason Bonham, and guitarist Vic Johnson, has established themselves as one of the most exciting live acts on tour today, seamlessly ripping through careerspanning hits from Montrose, Van Halen, Sammy Hagar and The Waboritas, Led Zeppelin, and new […]
Tickets on sale NOW for the Middleburg Barn Equestrian Festival on Saturday, June 1st! Enjoy competitive show jumping, craft beer and wine tasting, live entertainment on two stages, an antique […]
Now in its 39th year, the Washington Folk Festival returns to Glen Echo Park, MD on June 1 & 2, 2019 from 12 pm to 7pm each day with music of all kinds, participatory dancing, a fine crafts market, and storytelling. Hosting more than 450 performers on 7 stages, the FREE festival celebrates the diverse […]
Steven Blier of NYFOS returns for his 25th Anniversary recital joined by Joseph Li at the piano and a cast of new and familiar faces. Stage Director Katherine Carter also returns to celebrate Blier’s legacy and breathe new life into the program he has crafted.
Live from Here with Chris Thile is a Saturday night destination for radio audiences everywhere. This variety show heard by 2.6 million listeners each week features a unique blend of musical performances, comedy, and audience interaction. Acclaimed musician and songwriter Chris Thile of Punch Brothers and Nickel Creek welcomes a wide range of well-known and […]
Local yoga instructors Alia Peera and Audrey Roxas host our 5th annual summer yoga series at Dumbarton House. Enjoy our serene outdoor space for this 60 minute all-levels vinyasa flow […]
Join us for a free sketching session in the Museum galleries led by Anne Marie Paquette! Artists of all ages are invited to sketch; all materials are provided. To register, please contact info@nationalsporting.org or (540) 687-6542 x4.
Profs and Pints presents: “Bizarre Psychological Disorders,” with Brian A. Sharpless, visiting research fellow at Goldsmiths University of London and editor of Unusual and Rare Psychological Disorders: A Handbook for […]
Original members of pop and R&B group New Edition come together for a night of smash hits like Bell Biv DeVoe’s “Poison” and “When Will I See You Smile Again” plus Bobby Brown’s “My Prerogative” and “Every Little Step.” “Right Here” and “Weak” R&B group SWV kick off the night.
Part of Gallery 102’s Summer Solo Series. Born and raised in Pakistan, Ahmad moved to the United States at the age of 14. Highlighting the inseparability of the self and […]
The Smithsonian’s National Museum of the American Indian hosts PBS KIDS costume characters to celebrate the premiere of MOLLY OF DENALI, the first nationally distributed children’s series to feature a […]
Enjoy an evening of live music by the Flower Hill String Band. The Flower Hill String Band serves up soul-satisfying classic bluegrass and contemporary acoustic music for a family-friendly good […]
Whittle School & Studios invites you to join us for a presentation from our school leaders and division directors on Whittle School & Studios followed by Q&A. The event will […]
The Glen Echo Park Partnership is pleased to present “The Sound of Colors: Carl ‘Eugi’ Hall.” Imagining the sound colors make is the foundation of Hall’s creative spirit. This exhibition […]
The Glen Echo Park Partnership presents “Life Cycles: Water Media Abstracts,” featuring watercolor paintings by Bonny Lundy. Lundy’s young mind dreamed of oceans she had never seen. “Life Cycles” is […]
The Glen Echo Park Partnership presents “Visions & Voices 2019,” featuring artists from the Art Glass Center at Glen Echo. In this exciting exhibition of fine art glass, the artists […]
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 open as well. In addition to activities in our visual arts studios, the Washington Conservatory of Music presents a “Casual Concerts” series to coincide with […]
Join us in the Village Plaza every Friday & Saturday from 6-8pm for live music and fun! Grab your favorite cocktail, beer or wine from 5 Tara, BurgerFi, ChefScape, Eggspectation, […]
GC Myers is returning for his 20th solo exhibition! Myers is one of our longest represented artists, he began showing with us in 1997 and has remained a gallery staple. GC Myers is a self-taught contemporary artist living in the Finger Lakes region of New York. He was led to painting in mid-life through an […]
Internationally acclaimed Mexican acoustic rock duo Rodrigo y Gabriela thrill audiences with rhythmically supercharged guitar instrumentals that exemplify their unique six-string magic.
American Swing Music & Dance is proud to present a swing dance with live music by the legendary Big Bad Voodoo Daddy in the historic Spanish Ballroom. Together for over […]
Part of Gallery 102’s Summer Solo Series. Born and raised in Pakistan, Ahmad moved to the United States at the age of 14. Highlighting the inseparability of the self and […]
Join us in celebrating Pride month and D.C. Pride with rainbow-themed mini-donuts for customers to enjoy while shopping! Peruse our latest sun frames and check out the limited-edition rainbow Parker […]
Join the Greater Washington Legal Community in one of the largest 10K races in DC to support the life-saving mission of the American Heart Association! The 10k Race and 5k […]
The 6th annual House Tour Fundraiser will celebrate the 100th anniversary of the Cabin John Citizens Association by featuring seven Cabin John homes. All proceeds from the House Tour support the arts and educational programs at Glen Echo Park. Tickets are $50 per person, or $40 for Glen Echo Park Partnership Members. Tickets include shuttle […]
1pm – 2pm Talk 2-2:30pm Refreshments 2:30-3:30pm Live Demo Learn about the sport of hawking with Mike Dupuy, a falconry and bird of prey expert. He will capture the imagination of the audience with a falconry demonstration, filled with fun facts and personal anecdotes. $10 NSLM Members; $20 Nonmembers
Artists often think of framing – and other ways of presenting their work – only after they “complete” a work of art. In this workshop, two WPG artists (one a retired framer) will lead a discussion about various presentation techniques and how thinking about presentation can become a vital part of the concept and process […]
Join us in the Village Plaza every Friday & Saturday from 6-8pm for live music and fun! Grab your favorite cocktail, beer or wine from 5 Tara, BurgerFi, ChefScape, Eggspectation, […]
Become immersed in a sonic spectrum of soul with two groups at the forefront of the genre. Lake Street Dive “take all the most fun bits of pop, soul, disco, jazz, rock and roll and stitch them together into something all their own” (NPR), while The Wood Brothers intertwine blues and folk together for an […]
Local yoga instructors Alia Peera and Audrey Roxas host our 5th annual summer yoga series at Dumbarton House. Enjoy our serene outdoor space for this 60 minute all-levels vinyasa flow […]
Profs and Pints presents: “Cosmic Blasts,” a look at extreme events in our universe, with Alexander J. van der Horst, assistant professor of astrophysics at the George Washington University. While […]
Profs and Pints presents: “Evolution, Belief, Gods and Ghosts” a biology-based look at how humans have long made sense of their worlds, with Rui Diogo, associate professor of anatomy at […]
Profs and Pints presents: “The Truth about ‘Alternative Facts,’” a look at the causes and political consequences of our becoming one nation with two realities, with David Barker, director of […]
Join Dumbarton House as we end our 2018-2019 concert series with a special evening concert on June 11th 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, […]
Throughout the summer, Dumbarton House Museum in Georgetown hosts an array of interesting and educational events that connect neighbors and visitors to its important past. Picnic to this Roaring Twenties live action performance of F. Scott Fitzgerald’s famous novel presented by Picnic Theater Company at the Dumbarton House.
The “king of the musical theater world in the Middle East” (The Washington Post) makes its debut at Wolf Trap with a grand musical and balletic trilogy. One Thousand and One Night Nights takes audiences on a majestic journey to a far away and magical land where they will encounter a doomed king, a dazzling […]
6.13.89 will explore the highly politicized and publicized cancellation of the 1989 exhibition Robert Mapplethorpe: The Perfect Moment. On June 13, 1989, the Corcoran Gallery of Art bowed to significant […]
This companion exhibition to the Corcoran exhibition 6.13.89 will exhibit paintings, drawings, and prints from the GW Collection by artists who registered their protest of the volatile cancellation of the […]
Join us for a talk with Dr. David Gerleman, Professor at George Mason University and one of NSLM’s John H. Daniels Fellows, as he discusses the burning and rebuilding of the Lincoln White House Stables.
Throughout the summer, Dumbarton House Museum in Georgetown hosts an array of interesting and educational events that connect neighbors and visitors to its important past. Picnic to this Roaring Twenties live action performance of F. Scott Fitzgerald’s famous novel presented by Picnic Theater Company at the Dumbarton House.
Enjoy an evening of live music with Squeeze Bayou. The Squeeze Bayou Band plays traditional Cajun and zydeco dance music from Southwestern Louisiana. The band specializes in playing two steps and waltzes, however the music reflects a blend of many styles including country music, blues, and Creole. Most of their material comes from traditional sources […]
Join Potomac Riverkeeper Network for this special RiverPalooza 2019 Women on the Water (WOW) Paddle Day to help us stand up for clean water! Enjoy an easy paddle with your […]
Throughout the summer, Dumbarton House Museum in Georgetown hosts an array of interesting and educational events that connect neighbors and visitors to its important past. Picnic to this Roaring Twenties live action performance of F. Scott Fitzgerald’s famous novel presented by Picnic Theater Company at the Dumbarton House.
Looking for soccer for your young athlete? Looking to help your player join youth soccer? Register for Midwest United FC Academy today with soccer programs and team tryouts all year […]
This exhibition examines unrealized designs for the Washington Monument, Memorial Bridge, and other structures around the city, through historical prints and paintings from the collection.
This exhibition showcases historical sheet music that provided the soundtrack to a nation divided by war.
