Wolf Trap Park Pop-Ups: Palmyra
VirtualTune in for a Park Pop-Up on July 11 with a streaming performance and Wolf Trap debut of Palmyra. Plan to watch this dynamic young duo perform in your own […]
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Tune in for a Park Pop-Up on July 11 with a streaming performance and Wolf Trap debut of Palmyra. Plan to watch this dynamic young duo perform in your own […]
Tune in virtually for the debut Park Pop-Up on July 4 with a streaming performance by the U.S. Marine Band. Plan a night at your house with fireworks, fireflies, and […]
Based in the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area, Cantaré’s mission is to offer high-quality musical performances that also inform audiences about Latin American geography, history, and culture.
t.l.a.o.o (this little abomination of ours) was founded in 2005 in Ann Arbor, Michigan inspired by the work of the University of Michigan’s Creative Arts Orchestra. With collaborative exploration at […]
This Wolf Trap Opera premiere and new production was presented at The Barns at Wolf Trap in June and July 2017. Special thanks to Dan and Gayle D’Aniello, 2017 Wolf […]
This Wolf Trap Opera premiere and new production was presented at The Barns at Wolf Trap in August 2017. The Juniper Tree was part of Glass@80, the worldwide celebrations of […]
This Wolf Trap Opera new production of Roméo et Juliette was presented at The Barns at Wolf Trap in July 2018. Special thanks to Dan and Gayle D’Aniello, 2018 Wolf […]
This Wolf Trap Opera premiere and new production was presented at The Barns at Wolf Trap in August 2017. Special thanks to Dan and Gayle D’Aniello, 2017 Wolf Trap Opera […]
Tune in for a Park Pop-Up on August 1 with a streaming performance from Eddie from Ohio. Plan to spend some time with stellar music in your own living room! Wolf Trap’s virtual Park Pop-Up series brings music and more straight to your home. Featuring local area artists, Park Pop-Up performances are recorded live at […]
Two Parisians are shipwrecked on an island paradise where the rich marry the poor, lawyers are always honest, spouses are always faithful, and artists are wealthier than businessmen. Heaven? Not […]
Tune in for a Park Pop-Up on August 8 with a streaming performance of Uncle Devin. Plan to spend some time with stellar music in your own living room! Wolf Trap’s virtual Park Pop-Up series brings music and more straight to your home. Featuring local area artists, Park Pop-Up performances are recorded live at Wolf […]
Tune in for a Park Pop-Up on August 15 with a streaming performance of Skribe. Plan to spend some time with moving music in your own living room! Wolf Trap’s virtual Park Pop-Up series brings music and more straight to your home. Featuring local area artists, Park Pop-Up performances are recorded live at Wolf Trap […]
After ten long years of battle, Idomeneo is finally returning home from the Trojan War. During the perilous journey, he pledges to sacrifice the first living thing he sees in […]
ASPIRE HOUSE McLean 2020 will open on Friday, August 21, 2020 with a Virtual Preview Party and remain open until Sunday, September 14, 2020. Limited numbers of guests will be allowed to tour the home Wednesday through Sunday; face masks and temperature checks required. During this unprecedented time, the decision to change the dates was […]
Tune in for a Park Pop-Up on August 22 with a streaming performance of Natyabhoomi School of Dance. Plan to spend some time with moving music in your own living room! Wolf Trap’s virtual Park Pop-Up series brings music and more straight to your home. Featuring local area artists, Park Pop-Up performances are recorded live […]
Tune in for a Park Pop-Up on August 29 with a streaming performance of Wolf Trap Opera: Woodland Scenes. Wolf Trap’s virtual Park Pop-Up series brings music and more straight to your home. Featuring local area artists, Park Pop-Up performances are recorded live at Wolf Trap National Park for the Performing Arts and later streamed […]
A mad emperor declares universal war against everyone and offends Death. The result is a chaotic world in which the living no longer laugh, the dying no longer die, and […]
Glen Echo Art Glass Center artists explore the many facets of glass in this exhibition of fine art glass. The exhibit Glass Visions and Voices 2020 reflects the endless possibilities of glass while echoing the artists’ personalities. The objects demonstrate the diversity of contemporary kiln-formed glass in form, texture, images, and abstractions with complex sculptures, […]
Breast Cancer Alliance (BCA) presents a virtual world-class medical symposium hosted by Judy Woodruff. The panelists will discuss challenges presented by COVID-1, advances in treatment, diet, stress, lifestyle management and more. Proceeds from this event will be used to support Breast Cancer Alliance and the Betty Lou Ourisman Breast Health Center at Georgetown University Hospital. […]
Women's National Democratic Club announces a continuation of our recurring series Social Role of the Arts. This fall, our theme is Confronting Racism In and Through the Arts. In honor of Hispanic Heritage Month, we’re pleased to welcome GALA Hispanic Theatre Co-Founders Hugo Medrano, Producing Artistic Director, and Rebecca Mead Medrano, Executive Director to kick […]
Register here: https://meditation-dc.org/making-life-meaningful-friday-night-lecture/ There is nothing more precious than our human life. Having been born as a human being we have immense freedom to accomplish almost anything we want. But what will make us truly happy? What will benefit others most? And when this life is over, what will help us then? In this lecture, […]
“Americana stalwarts” (Rolling Stone) and Wolf Trap favorites, The Avett Brothers return for their third straight year to perform folk-tinged songs filled with unbridled energy and honest, heartfelt lyrics.
Please use this link to register. https://meditation-dc.org/the-preciousness-of-tantra-sept-19/ In this special workshop we will be exploring Buddha’s teachings and meditations on Tantra. Tantric meditation gives us a clear vision of what Buddhist enlightenment actually means. It harnesses the power of our imagination and wisdom and brings about swift internal positive transformation. We learn how to let […]
Join authors Frank Martela and Emily Esfahani Smith for a virtual literary conversation on living a meaningful life. About this Event How do you find deeper meaning and fulfillment in your life? Is happiness a worthy goal? The search for life’s meaning is perhaps the most important quest we can undertake, and a foundation for […]
Aoife O'Donovan is a co-founder of the bands Crooked Still and I’m With Her, as well as a featured singer in the house band on the radio variety show Live From Here. O’Donovan and a string quartet, perform the song cycle “Bull Frogs Croon." Written and developed with Jeremy Kittel and Teddy Abrams, the piece […]
The Washington Conservatory presents an online class designed as a shared experience for children ages three to six and a parent or caregiver. Creative music, movement, and drama are blended in a seamless, unique sequence of highly engaging experiences for the entire family. Each session begins with a musical greeting and a jazzy body warm-up, […]
ASPIRE DESIGN AND HOME magazine just announced that ASPIRE HOUSE McLean 2020 is rescheduled for September 25 through October 25, 2020. During this unprecedented time, the move to the fall was a decision based on the safety and wellbeing of everyone involved. Steven Mandel, publisher of ASPIRE DESIGN AND HOME, Mary Douglas Drysdale, design chair […]
Help save animals as ZooFari goes virtual—and free—in 2020! Tune in Friday, September 25th, when Friends of the National Zoo’s annual gourmet fundraiser goes virtual. From Bite Night to Byte Night, this year ZooFari is FREE! Get an exclusive giant panda cub update, hang out online with exotic animals, and bid on one-of-a-kind auction items, […]
Join Dumbarton House staff for a virtual program on federal period card and dice games! We’ll learn some fun games and use math skills along the way. So virtually bring along the whole family and enjoy games you can use to stay entertained throughout the pandemic! This program is suitable for elementary age and up.
On September 25, 2020, Kennedy Krieger Institute’s Women’s Initiative Network (WIN) is hosting its popular derby-themed Hats & Horses event virtually. Guests are encouraged to dress in their derby-best or whatever makes them comfortable for an evening of raising funds for and in celebration of the expansion of Kennedy Krieger’s International Center for Spinal Cord […]
Masterclasses Arena Stage’s popular masterclass series returns with eight virtual offerings for pre-professional and early-career adults in the fall. Each class will meet twice a week on Wednesdays and Fridays […]
Bring your friends and family to the Woman’s National Democratic Club in Dupont Circle to watch the first presidential debate with fellow Biden/Harris supporters. Democratic candidate for US Senate in Kansas, Barbara Bollier, is Zooming in pre-debate to share campaign updates and debate predictions. Join us in person or pick up a meal at curbside […]
Join Dumbarton House staff and DC based floral artist Sidra Forman for an hour long program on flowers! After a short lecture about the language of flowers during the Federal period, Sidra will guide participants through a floral arranging lesson. Participants can buy a ticket to watch and learn tips for their next center piece […]
The Greater Washington Community Foundation presents VoicesDMV: On the Table, a powerful civic engagement initiative that will bring residents from across the region together on a single day to reimagine the future of our communities by discussing the issues most important to them and exploring ways to work together to develop and implement solutions to […]
Monuments: Creative Forces is an outdoor installation by Australian artist Craig Walsh. The exhibition’s subjects will be artists whose work and artistic endeavors are changing the shape of our community in profound ways. Expansive video portraits of these creative heroes, chosen by a diverse panel of community and arts leaders, will be projected on to […]
Wolf Trap Foundation for the Performing Arts and The Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center (CMS) present Chamber Music Society’s “Front Row” streaming concert series.
Yacht Rock Revue is bringing you their first full band livestream, You Make My Stream Come True. Experience their smooth-sailing soft rock anywhere and everywhere you stream shows! They can’t be at Wolf Trap, but they can be in your home. A portion of the proceeds will benefit Wolf Trap.
Bring your pet to our front steps to be blessed by our pastor, the Rev. Rachel Cornwell. Photos of pets also accepted. Social distancing observed.
Join us for our FREE virtual Gala to celebrate our 60th Anniversary. Includes a Zoom after party! + Online performances + Lively live and silent auctions + Incredible celebration of 60 years of The Washington Chorus + Stories from 60 years of building a better world through singing together + Warm welcome for new Artistic […]
The Mt. Zion - Female Union Band Society Historic Cemeteries Memorial Park is hosting Jon Appel as he conducts a Workshop on "How to restore and perform different types of repairs for common problems associated with gravestones, monuments, and stonework". This event is free and open to the public. The Workshop will include: -Discussion on […]
Restoration and Preservation of Historic Gravestones, Monuments, and Stonework Workshop. Please Join Us And Participate in a "48 States (and A District!) in 48 Days" Historic Cemeteries Gravestones Preservation & Restoration Workshop. The Mt. Zion - Female Union Band Society Historic Cemeteries Memorial Park will host Jon Appel and sponsor organizations for a Workshop on […]
Ellen G. Miles, Curator Emeritus, Smithsonian National Portrait Gallery, discusses portraits of the family of Dr. William Thornton, architect of Tudor Place, Octagon House, and first architect of the Capitol.
oin Executive Director Mark Hudson and former Curator Grant Quertermous in conversation about the new book from Georgetown University Press. Hear compelling stories recorded by Britannia’s grandchildren and relive the events of almost a century in Georgetown. Members only, free. Register/become a member/buy book in the link.
Enjoy an evening of New York songs and stories with the Grammy Award-winner in this livestream event from New York’s iconic Blue Note Jazz Club in partnership with Wolf Trap. A portion of the proceeds will benefit Wolf Trap.
Join the fight for Alzheimer's first survivor at Walk to End Alzheimer’s, the world’s largest event to raise awareness and funds for Alzheimer’s care, support and research. Learn about Alzheimer’s […]
Glen Echo Park has been part of the National Park System for fifty years! The exhibit Commemorating the 50th Anniversary of Glen Echo Park as a part of the National […]
Celebrate Health, Wellness and Vitality with UnitedHealthcare's Inaugural A Better You Virtual Event UnitedHealthcare will host A Better You, a free, health and wellness educational event, online to continue helping African Americans safely access the resources and information they need leading up to the Medicare Annual Enrollment Period Oct. 15 through Dec. 7. Virtual attendees […]
Bring your medium-sized boxes (Regular Bankers Box) of sensitive papers and for just $10 per box watch the shredding process on CCTV while you wait. Events are held on the second Saturday of each month, rain or shine, from 10:00 am – 2:00 pm. Events are held in partnership with Securis, Inc. at their 14801 […]
Washington DC metro area artists Ric Garcia and Fierce Sonia imagine worlds where comic book and fairy tale heroes and heroines are deconstructed and reframed to explore the rhythm of modern life and the differences between genders. Enjoy a nostalgic and trippy shout out to the 1960s and 1970s as the artists present the dreams, […]
Preston Sampson is a figurative expressionist painter who captures the essence of Black people throughout US history. His nostalgic reflections portray Black Americans free, enjoying simple pleasures, through his energetic and gestural style. During a time of civil unrest and the fight for Black lives, Sampson’s portraits create an environment for rest or relief. The […]
Truth to Power Café (Live Streamed Event) Saturday, October 10, 2020 Time: 7pm (EST USA) Free Event – Need to Register Online London Artists Projects Truth to Power Café: English with an Accent No Borders World Tour 2020/21: North American PREMIERE Truth to Power Café: English with an Accent is a profound reflection on loss, […]
Amara Legal Center is hosting virtual a comedy and music event with guests like Lisa Loeb and Salt N Peppa, as well as comedians featured on The Daily Show and Comedy Central. Come laugh and raise money for free legal services!
How do people’s memories of the past inform and influence the current racial and social landscape? As part of the museum’s new series Youth in Action: Conversations about Our Future, participants can hear from young Native activists who are propelling this conversation forward and addressing the tension between history, memory and the current movements happening […]
A two week celebration of fine American Craft to benefit the Smithsonian Institute, featuring artists in individual online shops, plus a virtual gala and live auction, hosted on Bidsquare
Join us at Phillips Seafood & Steak every Friday and enjoy a $15 Ultimate Burger. This burger is a totally craveable way to end your work week. We make it with our special brisket blend and layer it tall with provolone, bacon and a Maryland crab cake with dijon aioli on brioche. Along with our […]
Getting bored in quarantine? Looking for a new hobby to spice up your social distancing? Join Dumbarton House for a virtual workshop on cross stitch. Join us for the second Cross stitch in Quarantine class- this time with a spooky fall twist! During this virtual workshop museum staff will guide you through basic stitches and […]
Described as one of the finest singer/songwriters of her generation, Karla Bonoff has enjoyed critical acclaim, commercial success, enduring popularity, and the unwavering respect of her peers, which include the likes of Linda Ronstadt, Bonnie Raitt, and Wynonna Judd.
We are so excited to be moving forward with the National Chamber Ensemble European Musical Vacation Season and look forward to making you happy with great music. Please join us on the most affordable trip to Europe. Since we are going virtual, you can enjoy a performance at your convenience wherever you are. Because this […]
Do you know where Finland, the happiest country in the world, is located? During the Kids Euro Festival, in Minecraft! Come and learn about gaming, creativity and Finland! School of Gaming aims at teaching kids problem solving, creativity, critical thinking and social skills with the help of gaming and professional game educators. At Kids Euro […]
Do you know where Finland, the happiest country in the world, is located? During the Kids Euro Festival, in Minecraft! Come and learn about gaming, creativity and Finland! School of Gaming aims at teaching kids problem solving, creativity, critical thinking and social skills with the help of gaming and professional game educators. At Kids Euro […]
Join Collections Manager Bryn Cooley for this special venture where she'll show you what’s concealed in drawers, closets and wardrobes, and hidden in rooms at Tudor Place.
Pat Benatar, Cole Porter, 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.
Join DC tour guide, Dwane for a virtual evening out on the spooky streets of Georgetown! Learn about local hauntings and happenings that will ensure you sleep with the light on during this fun and engaging webinar presentation.
Wolf Trap Foundation for the Performing Arts and The Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center (CMS) present Chamber Music Society’s “Front Row” streaming concert series.
https://meditation-dc.org/the-power-of-a-peaceful-mind-friday-night-lecture-nov-6/ We often find ourselves in positions that we do not like and cannot change. This leaves us with unpleasant and uncomfortable feelings and can lead to strong destructive or negative emotions. We can feel trapped in these negative mindsets. In this special talk, we will learn the power of a peaceful mind to transform […]
Celebrating over 50 years of extraordinary entertainment, original member Florence LaRue and company continue to deliver dynamic performances that stand the test of time. The 5th Dimension captivates audiences all […]
Bring your medium-sized boxes (Regular Bankers Box) of sensitive papers and for just $10 per box watch the shredding process on CCTV while you wait. Events are held on the […]
Wolf Trap Foundation for the Performing Arts and The Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center (CMS) present Chamber Music Society’s “Front Row” streaming concert series.
The Heroines of Washington Gala allows March of Dimes and the community to recognize and honor professional women in the DC Metro Area for their dedication to community service. Since […]
Bringing the best of country music back to The Barns with songs that have garnered him two Grammy Awards and an induction into the Songwriters Hall of Fame, this Nashville […]
This holiday season, the Tudor Place garden will be illuminated with an array of lights. Explore sparkling garden rooms, twinkling lawns and shimmering tunnels of light while enjoying hot chocolate […]
Wolf Trap Foundation for the Performing Arts and The Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center (CMS) present Chamber Music Society’s “Front Row” streaming concert series.
This holiday season, the Tudor Place garden will be illuminated with an array of lights. Explore sparkling garden rooms, twinkling lawns and shimmering tunnels of light while enjoying hot chocolate […]
This holiday season, the Tudor Place garden will be illuminated with an array of lights. Explore sparkling garden rooms, twinkling lawns and shimmering tunnels of light while enjoying hot chocolate […]
This holiday season, the Tudor Place garden will be illuminated with an array of lights. Explore sparkling garden rooms, twinkling lawns and shimmering tunnels of light while enjoying hot chocolate […]
Bring your medium-sized boxes (Regular Bankers Box) of sensitive papers and for just $10 per box watch the shredding process on CCTV while you wait. Events are held on the […]
This holiday season, the Tudor Place garden will be illuminated with an array of lights. Explore sparkling garden rooms, twinkling lawns and shimmering tunnels of light while enjoying hot chocolate […]
This holiday season, the Tudor Place garden will be illuminated with an array of lights. Explore sparkling garden rooms, twinkling lawns and shimmering tunnels of light while enjoying hot chocolate […]
Bring your medium-sized boxes (Regular Bankers Box) of sensitive papers and for just $10 per box watch the shredding process on CCTV while you wait. Events are held on the […]
A pop-rock mainstay since the mid-‘70s as a solo artist and member of The Babys and Bad English, John Waite has never slowed down. Experience an evening of original hits […]
Jim Brickman’s distinctive piano style and captivating live performances have revolutionized the popularity of piano music, making him a driving force behind modern American music. The hit-making songwriter is the […]
Jim Brickman’s distinctive piano style and captivating live performances have revolutionized the popularity of piano music, making him a driving force behind modern American music. The hit-making songwriter is the […]
Grammy-nominated singer/songwriter Joan Osborne is best-known for her soulful recording of Eric Bazilian’s “One of Us.” She’s graced the stage with America’s most iconic musicians, such as The Dead and […]
Grammy-nominated singer/songwriter Joan Osborne is best-known for her soulful recording of Eric Bazilian’s “One of Us.” She’s graced the stage with America’s most iconic musicians, such as The Dead and […]
Jim Messina’s legacy of musical genius spans five decades, three supergroups (Buffalo Springfield, Poco, and Loggins & Messina), a vibrant solo career, a string of hit songs, and scores of […]
Jim Messina’s legacy of musical genius spans five decades, three supergroups (Buffalo Springfield, Poco, and Loggins & Messina), a vibrant solo career, a string of hit songs, and scores of […]
WHAT: The National Building Museum is hosting a free online discussion about the Gun Violence Memorial Project. Conceived by MASS Design Group and conceptual artist Hank Willis Thomas in partnership […]
UNITY | PEACE | FORWARD A FREE OUTDOOR & VIRTUAL EXHIBIT Now through Feb. 28 on the grounds of the REACH During a time of uncertainty and isolation, how do […]
Mrs. Rosa Parks Treasure Hunt Tour Reserve: omuseum.org/parks Tickets: $30/person Where: O Museum in The Mansion, 2020 O Street NW When: (based on availability) daily 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. — […]
This winter, the artists of Washington Printmakers Gallery explore the extraordinary color of red – how to use it, how to shape it, and how to interpret the many things the color connotes. From […]
Saturdays, Feb. 6, 13, 20 and 27, 11 a.m. EST Native American storytellers use the oral tradition to teach life lessons, tribal histories, and the nuance of languages. Such stories […]
Washington, D.C. (February 5, 2021) – Leaders from the Elizabeth Dole Foundation, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, and Philips invite veterans and their families and caregivers to join a virtual seminar […]
COVID-19 has had a disproportionate impact on Native communities throughout the US. Join experts for a conversation about combating this devastating pandemic in Indian Country. Featuring Rear Admiral Michael Toedt, […]
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 […]
This all-gallery group show welcomes new Foundry member John Koebert - and adventurous stylistic departures by Courtney Applequist, Kathryn Wiley, Sheila Blake, Patsy Fleming and the whole Foundry crew. Who […]
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 […]
Valentine's Love Hunt - 2/13 & 2/14 Reserve: omuseum.org/valentine Tickets: $55/person Where: O Museum in The Mansion, 2020 O Street NW When: 2/13/21 & 2/14/21 O Museum in The Mansion on […]
Grab a few gal pals and join Dumbarton House for a virtual tea to celebrate friendship! This virtual tea includes instruction in tea sandwich construction, a short lecture on friendship […]
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 […]
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 […]
