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NEXT 2021 at the Corcoran

Corcoran School of the Arts and Design 1918 F Street, NW, Washington, DC, United States

This year, for the first time in its history, NEXT will be a hybrid virtual and physical experience, with outdoor installations on GW’s Foggy Bottom campus that will be on view until […]

Horticulture How-To | Pollinator-Friendly Container

Virtual Event

Horticulture How-To | Pollinator-Friendly Container Friday, May 21, 2021, 1:30-2:30 p.m. Join Jessica Bonilla, head of horticulture, via Zoom to create your own beautiful container of flowering plants that attract […]

Evgeny Kissin, Joshua Bell, & Steven Isserlis

Online

Three masters of classical music unite in the magisterial space of the Kennedy Center Concert Hall for an emotionally powerful and musically diverse presentation focusing on themes of vibrant Jewish […]

$30

Carousel Family Day: Carousel Crafts

Glen Echo Park 7300 MacArthur Blvd Glen Echo, MD 20812 7300 MacArthur BLVD, Glen Echo, MD, United States

Join the Glen Echo Park Partnership for the first Carousel Family Day as part of the celebration of the carousel’s 100th anniversary. Pre-registered participants will be able to celebrate the […]

Free

Beyond the Studio Virtual Workshop: Watercolor Illustration with Marcella Kriebel 

Luce Foundation Center, Smithsonian American Art Museum F St NW &, 8th St NW, Washington, DC, United States

Sunday, May 23, 1–2 p.m. ET Venture beyond the studio with DC artist Marcella Kriebel. Register now for this engaging Zoom workshop and learn the basics of watercolor and illustration techniques, […]

Celebremos Nuestras Historias!

Online

GLEN ECHO: Tune in this Sunday, May 23, for another episode of Celebremos Nuestras Historias! Host Andrea Sarralde and her special guests read their favorite children’s books with their families […]

Watercolors in the Garden with Justine Swindel

Georgetown Garden 1533 Wisconsin Ave. NW, Washington, DC, United States

The DC area has more than 41,000 homes listed as historic many dating back to development in the mid-1700s.  Join artist/illustrator Justine Swindell to watercolor paint and learn about these […]

Birds of a Feather at the Potomac Fiber Arts Gallery

Potomac Fiber Arts Gallery

Alexandria, VA - Potomac Fiber Arts Gallery announces the opening of its juried show  "Birds of a Feather, which opens on May 25, 2021 and runs through June 27, 2021. […]

Black Wall Street: The Hidden Economy

National Archives 701 Constitution Avenue NW, Washington, DC, United States

After Reconstruction, the Black community built its own financial engine to give each other much-needed economic support and opportunity. This effort faced political and legal intimidation as well as violent and deadly attacks, like the Tulsa Race Massacre in 1921. Join the National Archives Foundation as we explore the development of Black wall streets, how […]

Free

Livestream Discussion with Artist Vladimir Kanevsky

Virtual Event

Livestream Discussion with Artist Vladimir Kanevsky Wednesday, May 26, 2021, 6:30-7:30 p.m. Join Wilfried Zeisler, chief curator, and Vladimir Kanevsky, artist, for a behind-the-scenes look of the exhibition The Porcelain Flowers […]

Music for the Moment: An Asian American Offering

Online

A performance featuring Asian American women musicians and performers who draw on deep cultural heritages and contemporary genres—from performance art and ritual to hip-hop, rock, and pop. Streaming on Facebook and YouTube. Co-presented by the Smithsonian Asian Pacific American Center, the Smithsonian Folklife Festival, and the Smithsonian National Museum of American History.Accessibility services provided.

Free

Nation to Nation: Treaties Between the United States and American Indian Nations

National Museum of the American Indian Fourth Street & Independence Ave., S.W., Washington, DC, United States

“Nation to Nation” presents the history of the treaties that lie at the heart of the relationship between Indian Nations and the United States. The exhibition explores the development and […]

Free

The Great Inka Road: Engineering an Empire

National Museum of the American Indian Fourth Street & Independence Ave., S.W., Washington, DC, United States

If you’ve ever crossed a suspension bridge, you’ve used Andean Indigenous technology. Open through June 27, “The Great Inka Road: Engineering an Empire” explores the foundations of the Inka Road […]

Free

The Great Inka Road: Engineering an Empire

National Museum of the American Indian Fourth Street & Independence Ave., S.W., Washington, DC, United States

If you’ve ever crossed a suspension bridge, you’ve used Andean Indigenous technology. Open through June 27, “The Great Inka Road: Engineering an Empire” explores the foundations of the Inka Road […]

Free

Americans

National Museum of the American Indian Fourth Street & Independence Ave., S.W., Washington, DC, United States

How did American Indians become national and commercial symbols? Pervasive, powerful, at times demeaning, the images, names and stories in “Americans” highlight the ways in which American Indians have been […]

Free

Fashion on Film: Renegades of Fashion: Vivienne Westwood

GW Museum & Textile Museum 701 21st Street, NW, Washington, DC 20052

Join Librarian Tracy Meserve for a conversation about “Renegades of Fashion: Vivienne Westwood,” a short film on legacy of the revolutionary British designer. About the Film Punk. Designer. Rebel. Millionaire. […]

DC Punch Needle Class with Wendy Galietta Williams

Shop Made in DC 1330 19th St NW, Washington, DC 20036, Washington, DC, DC, United States

3-THURSDAY, MAY 27th 2021 (IRL @ Georgetown Garden – 1533 Wisconsin Ave NW) DC Punch Needle Class – Wendy Galietta Williams : $60 / Person – 7-8:30PM SIGN UP HERE: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/dc-punch-needle-class-with-wendy-galietta-williams-tickets-152095865829 If […]

Podcast Release: Luce Listening Party with Hometown Sounds and Yasmin Williams 

Friday, May 28 Luce Unplugged has gone digital! SAAM’s Luce Foundation Center has teamed up with Paul Vodra, and Anthony Porecco of local music podcast Hometown Sounds to feature music and conversations from DC artists. Tune in for an episode featuring the experimental guitar melodies of DC musician Yasmin Williams. Williams is known for her unique, fingerstyle acoustic guitar and for her […]

Veronica Swift

Online

With a repertoire running the gamut from swing to bebop to the Great American Songbook, Veronica Swift is a young but fully fledged star on the international jazz scene. Boasting a clear and lilting tone and radiant stage presence, Swift is also a master of rigorous vocal techniques like vocalese and scat. Having first gained […]

$20

At the Movies 2021: Navajo Code Talkers: A Journey of Remembrance

Online

(USA, 2017, 70. min.) Director: George Colburn Follow the return of six Navajo Code Talkers to the five Pacific Island sites where their unbreakable secret code, based on the unwritten Navajo language, helped US forces overcome Japanese expansion in the Pacific theater during World War II. The code was never broken. The highly personal reflections […]

At the Movies 2021: Navajo Code Talkers: A Journey of Remembrance

National Museum of the American Indian Fourth Street & Independence Ave., S.W., Washington, DC, United States

  May 29–31; on demand  americanindian.si.edu/online-programs (USA, 2017, 70. min.) Director: George Colburn Follow the return of six Navajo Code Talkers to the five Pacific Island sites where their unbreakable secret code, based on the unwritten Navajo language, helped US forces overcome Japanese expansion in the Pacific theater during World War II. The code was […]

PBS National Memorial Day Concert

Virtual Event

PBS’ NATIONAL MEMORIAL DAY CONCERT: A NIGHT OF REMEMBRANCE RETURNS WITH PERFORMANCES AND TRIBUTES FROM WASHINGTON, D.C. AND AROUND THE COUNTRY HONORING ALL OF OUR AMERICAN HEROES   All-Star Line-up Hosted […]

Moment of Reflection with the NMAAHC

Virtual

Moment of Reflection Tuesday, June 1; 12 p.m. ET The public is invited to join NMAAHC and Smithsonian museums for a digital commemoration of Tulsa Race Massacre centennial that took […]

34th Annual DanceAfrica Festival

Dance Place

WHAT: DanceAfrica, DC 2021 WHEN: June 1 - 6th, 2021 WHERE: FREE virtual festival found at danceplace.org/dadc2021 and a physically distant outdoor gathering* location TBD *In-person events are pending based […]

Glass Projection at House of Sweden for Washington, DC Photo Month

House of Sweden 2900 K St NW, washington, United States

Throughout the month of June, the Embassy of Sweden will project images from Swedish photographer Helene Schmitz’s exhibition “Dreamland” on the glass facades of House of Sweden at the Georgetown […]

Free

On Juneteenth

Online

In On Juneteenth, Pulitzer Prize-winning historian Annette Gordon-Reed tells the sweeping story of Juneteenth’s integral importance to American history and provides a historian’s view of the country’s long road to […]

Free

Historically Speaking: In Remembrance of Greenwood

Virtual Event

Wednesday, June 2; 7 p.m.–8:30 p.m. NMAAHC and Smithsonian magazine join forces in a virtual program to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the Tulsa Race Massacre. A panel discussion explores the development […]

Phillips Crab House Happy Hour

Phillips Crab House 2004 Philadelphia Avenue, Ocean City, MD

Join us at Phillips Crab House for Happy Hour during the first hour of business on Thursdays & Fridays. Wind down with specially-priced happy hour drinks. Our bartenders will be pouring up $3 domestic drafts and bottles, plus $5 margaritas, daiquiris & Coladas. Choose your favorite flavor: Strawberry, Pina Colada, Mango, Peach or Margarita. We’re […]

Free

Hand Lettering Happy Hour—Good Letters Design

Shop Made in DC 1330 19th St NW, Washington, DC 20036, Washington, DC, DC, United States

4-THURSDAY, JUNE 3rd 2021 (VIRTUAL) – Hand Lettering Happy Hour – Good Letters Design : $40/person – 6:30-8PM SIGN UP HERE: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/hand-lettering-happy-hour-tickets-142795764977 Pour yourself your preferred beverage and join Madelyne Adams, the […]

Trivia in the Garden

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

Join Dumbarton House for an outdoor trivia night on the grounds of the museum! Topics will include DC History, Geography, Movies, Plants and Animals, and Political History. Light refreshments will […]

The Art of Fugue: Schaghajegh Nosrati

Online

Making her Washington Performing Arts debut, German pianist and 2021 Hayes Artist Schaghajegh Nosrati comes to Home Delivery Plus from the stage of the Kennedy Center Terrace Theater, performing a […]

$20

Virtual Drag Queen Story Time with Ruth Allen Ginsburg

Online

Join the Smithsonian American Art Museum online for our annual Pride festivities and celebrate inclusivity and love for all. Enjoy a lively story time performance with beloved DC drag queen […]

Free

Outdoor Marketplace at Glen Echo Park

Glen Echo Park 7300 MacArthur Blvd Glen Echo, MD 20812 7300 MacArthur BLVD, Glen Echo, MD, United States

The marketplace will take place throughout the park outside several of our resident artist's studios. Presented by the Glen Echo Park Partnership for Arts and Culture, this outdoor sale features […]

Black Lives Matter Plaza One-Year Anniversary

Black Lives Matter Plaza K St. NW, Washington, DC, United States

Join Fit DC on Black Lives Matter Plaza on June 5 at 11:30AM About this event Join Fit DC on Black Lives Matter Plaza. When: Saturday, June 5 at 11:30am […]

Embroidery 101 with Hayley Hassan

Shop Made in DC 1330 19th St NW, Washington, DC 20036, Washington, DC, DC, United States

5-SATURDAY, JUNE 5th 2021  (IRL @ Georgetown Garden – 1533 Wisconsin Ave NW) – EMBROIDERY 101 – Hayley Hassan : $75/person – 2-4PM SIGN UP HERE: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/embroidery-101-tickets-152158844199 Embroidery Artist Hayley Hassan will teach […]

I AM WOMAN

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

I AM WOMAN June 5 - June 27, 2021 I AM WOMAN: Coming soon Artist Linda Behar is speaking at the Washington Printmakers Gallery on Saturday, June 5th, from 3:00 […]

Free

Exterior Tour of Dumbarton House

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

Come learn about how Dumbarton House and its surrounding landscape have changed over the past two-hundred years since it’s construction in 1799. Explore the site and imagine what it might […]

$10

National Reconciliation Week (NRW)

Zoom 1 Westmoreland Circle Northwest, Bethesda, MD, United States

The National Reconciliation Week (NRW) advances the concept that leading a healthy centered, balanced life requires being in touch with our emotions and understanding the effect they may have on […]

Tribeca at Home

Virtual Event

TRIBECA FESTIVAL™ LAUNCHES “TRIBECA AT HOME,” A NEW ONLINE PORTAL FEATURING PREMIERES AND ENCORE SCREENINGS OF FESTIVAL SELECTIONS Website: https://www.tribecafilm.com/festival/tickets Tribeca Will Offer Virtual Audiences Exclusive Online Premiere Screenings to […]

$25

Can Congress Reform Itself Again?

National Archives 701 Constitution Avenue NW, Washington, DC, United States

Over the years Congress has embraced reforming the institution, but that process often was voter driven. Congress has also periodically looked inwards and asked if its processes are in lockstep […]

Free

Sip & Journal with Grey Moogie

Shop Made in DC 1330 19th St NW, Washington, DC 20036, Washington, DC, DC, United States

6-WEDNESDAY, JUNE 9th 2021 (IRL @ Georgetown Garden – 1533 Wisconsin Ave NW) – Sip & Journal – Grey Moogie : $85/person – 6:30-7:30PM SIGN UP HERE: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/sip-journal-with-grey-moogie-tickets-154759250083 Join letterpress printer and […]

Free Screening of “Our Time Machine”

Virtual Event

The Alzheimer's Association National Capital Area Chapter will hold a virtual Q&A discussion with the directors of Our Time Machine, along with a discussion on the warning signs of Alzheimer's, […]

Free

Carousel Story Time: Carousel by Donald Crews

Online

Join us as we read Carousel by Donald Crews. Choose your horse. Hold on tight. The music's starting and you're on your way! As part of our Carousel 100th Anniversary […]

Free

Round House Theatre – We’re Gonna Die

Virtual Event

By Young Jean Lee Directed by Paige Hernandez JUNE 14 – JULY 11, 2021 Bad things will happen to all of us. That’s a certainty in life, but it also […]

$30

Flag Day Program: Honoring the American Flag through Native Art 

National Museum of the American Indian Fourth Street & Independence Ave., S.W., Washington, DC, United States

  June 14; on demand   americanindian.si.edu/online-programs Objects decorated with American flag designs were incorporated into Native art in the late 1800s and early 1900s. Today, objects adorned with the […]

“We’re Gonna Die” at the Round House Theatre

Round House Theatre 4545 East West Highway, Bethesda, MD, United States

By Young Jean Lee Directed by Paige Hernandez JUNE 14 – JULY 11, 2021 Bad things will happen to all of us. That’s a certainty in life, but it also […]

Brush Lettering with Good Letters Design

Shop Made in DC 1330 19th St NW, Washington, DC 20036, Washington, DC, DC, United States

7-WEDNESDAY, JUNE 16th 2021 (VIRTUAL) – Brush Lettering – Good Letters Design : $55/person – 7-9PM SIGN UP HERE: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/brush-lettering-with-good-letters-design-tickets-142796244411 Looking to brush up on your lettering skills or pick up a […]

Youth in Action: Indigenizing Pride

Online

How does identity influence activism? Many tribal nations have always recognized multiple genders and those who possess both male and female spirits. Native people who identify as more than one […]

Free

Youth in Action: Indigenizing Pride 

National Museum of the American Indian Fourth Street & Independence Ave., S.W., Washington, DC, United States

  Thursday, June 17; 4 p.m.    Free, registration required  https://smithsonian.zoom.us/webinar/register/3116188639750/WN_VcOVur0fRaS1_R53Oq1Zyg   How does identity influence activism? Many tribal nations have always recognized multiple genders and those who possess both male […]

Watercolor Lettering with Rachel Heiss

Shop Made in DC 1330 19th St NW, Washington, DC 20036, Washington, DC, DC, United States

8-THURSDAY, JUNE 17th (VIRTUAL) – Watercolor Lettering – Rachel Heiss : $60/person – 6:30-7:30PM SIGN UP HERE: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/virtual-watercolor-lettering-tickets-152157454041 Watercolor is a super versatile medium for all different styles of hand-lettering. We'll practice […]

Fairmont’s Royal Ascot Garden Party

Fairmont Washington DC

For those who are not able to travel to the UK for Royal Ascot this June, Fairmont Washington, D.C., Georgetown is holding a Royal Ascot Garden Party. On Friday, June 18th from 11:30 am until 3:00 pm, the Loggia and courtyard garden will be transformed into a Royal Ascot-themed park. All guests donning hats, fascinators […]

Carousel Family Day: Chalk the Park

Glen Echo Park 7300 MacArthur Blvd Glen Echo, MD 20812 7300 MacArthur BLVD, Glen Echo, MD, United States

Our second Carousel Family Day will be held on the grounds of Glen Echo Park as we CHALK THE PARK! Participants will be given a designated 5' x 5' square, […]

Free

Father’s Day Dining with City Cruises

City Cruises Pier 4 at The Wharf, 580 Water St SW, Washington, DC, United States

An event on a City Cruise is more than an impressive Father’s Day gift— it’s a unique experience that dad will cherish forever. Show him a unique view of the city when you treat him to inspired cuisine, attentive service and the most stunning skyline views from the Odyssey and Spirit outdoor decks. BRUNCH CRUISES […]

Adventure Theatre Celebrates Father’s Day with Dad Jokes!

Adventure Theatre

GLEN ECHO: This Father’s Day, join Adventure for a series of knee-slapping and eyeroll-inducing jokes from Dad Jokester extraordinaire Tom Schruben and our resident Dad Bard Leon Seemann. Tom is best […]

Celebrating the 26th Amendment: Young Women and the Vote Today

National Archives 701 Constitution Avenue NW, Washington, DC, United States

In commemoration of the 50th anniversary of the 26th Amendment, join the National Archives Foundation for a virtual program exploring the history of civic engagement among youth, the impact that […]

Free

Illegal to be You: Gay History Beyond Stonewall

national Museum of American History 1300 Constitution Ave NW, Washington, DC, Washington D.C., United States

Last day to view: July 6 Second Floor, Center In June 1969, LGBTQ+ community members resisted a police raid at the Stonewall Inn, a bar in lower Manhattan. The museum […]

How to Host: Post Pandemic Charcuterie Night

Have you lost all ability to make small talk? Do you eat with your mouth open after spending a year in the comfort and privacy of your home? Fear not! […]

$10

Intro to Embroidery with Three Little Birds Sewing Co.

Shop Made in DC 1330 19th St NW, Washington, DC 20036, Washington, DC, DC, United States

10-THURSDAY, JUNE 24th 2021 (VIRTUAL) – Intro to Embroidery – Three Little Birds Sewing Co : $65/person – 7-9PM SIGN UP HERE: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/intro-to-embroidery-dc-cherry-blossom-flag-tickets-154746076681 If you've been looking for a relaxing project to […]

Beyond the Mall: Making Matters

Online

A weekend digital program series featuring both seasoned master artisans and the everyday makers who find solace and connection in creativity.

Free

At the Movies 2021: Monkey Beach  

National Museum of the American Indian Fourth Street & Independence Ave., S.W., Washington, DC, United States

Sunday, June 27; 4 p.m.   americanindian.si.edu/online-programs  (Canada, 2020, 105 min.) Director: Loretta Todd (Cree/Métis)   Based on the novel by award-winning author Eden Robinson (Haisla/Heiltsuk), Monkey Beach is a supernatural coming-of-age story […]

At the Movies: Monkey Beach

National Museum of the American Indian Fourth Street & Independence Ave., S.W., Washington, DC, United States

In partnership with The Americas Film Festival New York, the Smithsonian's National Museum of the American Indian presents Monkey Beach as the closing film of the 2021 festival. In bringing […]

Free

Crossing Book Social

The Crossing 959 E St. SE, Washington, DC, United States

  Join Crossing Tuesday, June 29th at 5:30pm for convos and cocktails while discussing Last Summer at the Golden Hotel . Pickup a free copy of this new summer must-read at Crossing DC. Read the book […]

Carving Color: West to East

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

July 1 - July 25, 2021 For more than six decades, Jessie Gifford's myriad artistic styles reflected her Nebraska past, in landscapes, color choices, the ubiquity of cows represented in […]

Free

Summer Concerts: I&I Riddim

Glen Echo Park 7300 MacArthur Blvd Glen Echo, MD 20812 7300 MacArthur BLVD, Glen Echo, MD, United States

Enjoy an evening of live reggae music with I&I Riddim. I&I Riddim thrills audiences with an arsenal of reggae standards, the best modern reggae, and a few reggae-style pop-rock and […]

Free

Celebrate July 4 with City Cruises

City Cruises Pier 4 at The Wharf, 580 Water St SW, Washington, DC, United States

Join us on the water for brunch, lunch, or dinner to commemorate 4th of July. Our Independence Day cruises feature creative plated dining, award-winning wines, curated background music, dancing and views that will take your breath away. During our dinner cruise, guests will enjoy a plated or full dinner buffet offering, open bar, live music, […]

Sundays in July, Habits of Happy People

Kadampa Meditation Center 1200 Canal St SW, Washington DC 20024 1200 Canal Street SW, Washington, DC, United States

Sundays in July - Habits of Happy People Happiness is something that each one of us has the potential to experience, but often our habitual ways of thinking take us […]

$6 – $12

Exhibit – Lauren Kingsland

The McLean Textile Gallery 6819 Elm Street, McLean, VA

Art quilts featuring Kolam designs by Lauren Kingsland will be on display until July 16, 2021 at the McLean Textile Gallery. Glorious colors and complex interwoven line designs combine to […]

Free

Tanabata Celebration on the Lawn: The Japanese Star Festival

Virtual Event

  Tanabata Celebration on the Lawn: The Japanese Star Festival Wednesday, July 7, 2021, 5:30-8:30 p.m. Enjoy an outdoor festive celebration of Tanabata, the Japanese Star Festival, featuring a musical performance, art […]

Summer Concerts: Clarence Turner

Glen Echo Park 7300 MacArthur Blvd Glen Echo, MD 20812 7300 MacArthur BLVD, Glen Echo, MD, United States

Enjoy an evening of live blues music with Clarence Turner. An infectious, rhythmic, gritty, and soulful, feeling sparked a fire into Clarence Turner while listening to his father’s collection of LP’s, every wailing stroke of the guitar spoke to Clarence. It was no question the guitar chose Clarence. Join us every Thursday from July 1 […]

Free

“¡Pleibol!” Virtual Exhibition Opening

national Museum of American History 1300 Constitution Ave NW, Washington, DC, Washington D.C., United States

July 9; 7 p.m. Free; required signup: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/pleibol-virtual-exhibition-opening-tickets-157118189735 In a virtual opening celebration of the new exhibition "¡Pleibol! In the Barrios and the Big Leagues" / "En los barrios y las grandes ligas," […]

Jane Franklin Dance Presents Saturday Adult Technique

Jane Franklin Dance 3700 S Four Mile Run Drive, Arlington, VA, United States

Join us for an ongoing Saturday morning movement class for adults. Get inside dance technique this summer with in-person classes. Inspiring movement is framed through Jane Franklin's experience as an […]

$7 – $100

Introduction To Tantra, Transform Your World and Your Experience

Kadampa Meditation Center Online 1200 Canal Street SW, Washington, DC

ABOUT THIS EVENT Although the idea of Tantra is very popular these days, many people misunderstand its real meaning and it is often misused. In Buddhism, Tantra is a very […]

$15 – $30

Sundays in July, Habits of Happy People

Kadampa Meditation Center 1200 Canal St SW, Washington DC 20024 1200 Canal Street SW, Washington, DC, United States

Sundays in July and August – Habits of Happy People Happiness is something that each one of us has the potential to experience, but often our habitual ways of thinking […]

$6 – $12

Holding Court: Eliminating the Filibuster to Protect our Rights

Zoom 1 Westmoreland Circle Northwest, Bethesda, MD, United States

At every turn Republicans in the Senate have weaponized the filibuster to obstruct critical proposals to secure our right to vote, expand access to healthcare, protect workers, and defend civil […]

Free

Glen Echo Park Carousel Lecture featuring Durward Center

Online

In this third lecture “Glen Echo’s Wurlitzer Band Organ: A 50-Year Perspective,” Durward Center, the restorer and caretaker of the organ for the last 50 years, will talk about the […]

Free

1455 Literary Arts Summer Festival

online

1455 Literary Arts, an organization committed to advancing the art and craft of storytelling, presents the most expansive, diverse storytelling event in the country, taking place virtually from July 15-17. […]

Free

Smithsonian Jazz Masterworks Orchestra 2019 International “Jazz Beyond Borders Tour” re-broadcast of Tokyo Performance

national Museum of American History 1300 Constitution Ave NW, Washington, DC, Washington D.C., United States

July 15 Tickets available here: https://smithsonianassociates.org/ticketing/calendar/2021/7/15 The Smithsonian Jazz Masterworks Orchestra closes out its 2020-2021 concert season on July 15 with a rebroadcast of its November 2019 performance at the International […]

Summer Concerts: Capitol Hillbillies

Glen Echo Park 7300 MacArthur Blvd Glen Echo, MD 20812 7300 MacArthur BLVD, Glen Echo, MD, United States

Enjoy an evening of live Cajun and swing music with the Capitol Hillbillies. The spirit of New Orleans in the heart of DC. The Capitol Hillbillies perform in configurations of two to nine musicians. They present primitive New Orleans-style jazz and gospel, hot blues, early country, and jug band tunes along with an occasional rockabilly […]

Free

Summer Film Series at the MLK Memorial: The Princess & the Frog

MLK Memorial 1964 Independence Ave. SW, Washington, DC, United States

THE PRINCESS AND THE FROG – Thursday, July 15 at 8:00 p.m. Walt Disney Studios’ classic, “The Princess and the Frog,” gives a Jazz Age-era New Orleans twist on a classic […]

Hands-on at Hillwood on the Lawn | Wire Art Inspired by Rich Soil

Hillwood Museum 4155 Linnean Ave. NW, Washington, DC, United States

Hands-on at Hillwood on the Lawn | Wire Art Inspired by Rich Soil Saturday, July 17, 2021, 11 a.m.-Noon and 2-3 p.m. Join Hillwood for outdoor family fun and hands-on art […]

L’Auberge Provencale 40th Anniversary

l'auberge provencale 332 Springvale Rd., Great Falls, VA, United States

Wednesday July 21st | 4:00pm In celebration of our inn’s 40th anniversary, we invite you to join us in an outdoor event with live music by the popular Souled Out Band, heavy hors d’oeuvres, a bourbon bar, wine, cocktails and lawn games. Rooms that night will be available by booking over the phone only.

Literacy Through Art

Virtual Event

Literacy Through Art Thursday, July 22, 11am ET Washington Performing Arts – Family Art Moments Explore letters and sounds through performing and visual arts with Carla Perlo and her team! […]

Free

Summer Virtual Field Trip: Native Expression – The Art of Totem Poles

National Museum of the American Indian, Online 4th St SW, Washington D.C., United States

Native Americans created and used many shapes, designs, colors, and materials as an expression of their cultures and identities. Native art designs became a way to communicate tribal and family […]

Free

Freebo with Alice Howe Live Stream Benefit

O Street Museum 2016 O St. NW, Washington, DC, United States

Freebo with Alice Howe Live Stream Benefit Presented by SHC Music Tribe & O Museum  Reserve and Stream: omuseum.org/music4good FREE to join Reservations Required When: 7/22/21 Concert Starts: 7:00pm Alice Howe and Freebo present a unique study in contrasts, bringing together a venerable music icon and a talented newcomer. Each a compelling performer in their own […]

Summer Concerts: US Marine Band – Latin Jazz Ensemble

Bumper Car Pavilion/YouTube 7300 MacArthur Blvd., Glen Echo, MD, United States

Enjoy an evening of live Cajun and swing music with the US Marine Band’s Latin Jazz Ensemble. Enjoy the Marine Band’s Latin jazz ensemble as they perform a spicy mix of Latin jazz favorites by legendary composers and their contemporaries. Join us every Thursday from July 1 to September 9 for our Summer Concerts. Dancers […]

Free