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Justice is Beauty: The Work of MASS Design Group opens on April 9, 2021, in conjunction with the Museum’s reopening after an extended closure. The exhibition showcases MASS Design Group, a […]
Opening June 12, 2021 Explore the Jazz Age through the lens of an icon. Hillwood founder Marjorie Merriweather Post was a prominent tastemaker during the era known as the Roaring Twenties. One hundred years later, Hillwood celebrates Post’s effect on the period—her impeccable attire, impressive art collection, and sumptuous design that made her one of […]
Girlhood (It's complicated) Closes Jan. 2, 2023 Second Floor, West While the nursery rhyme tells us that girls are “made of sugar and spice and everything nice,” history demonstrates that […]
Credit information: “Will Rogers at the mike of Radio KHJ in Hollywood” by an unidentified photographer, gelatin silver print, c. 1930. Will Rogers Memorial Museum, OHS, Claremore, OK. “One Life: Will […]
June 25, 2021–February 6, 2022 Credit information: “Two Girls” by Jeremiah Gurney, quarter-plate daguerreotype with applied color, c. 1852. Collection of Wm. B. Becker. In 1840, Jeremiah Gurney (1812–1895) abandoned his […]
Opening June 26, 2021 Contemporary American artist Kristine Mays’s life-size, three-dimensional dancing wire sculptures will emerge throughout Hillwood’s gardens for the second ever installation of art in the gardens. Mays breathes life into wire, transforming an industrial product into fascinating and moving works of art. Springing to life throughout the 13 acres of formal gardens, […]
Kristine Mays: Rich Soil On view June 26, 2021 to January 9, 2022 Life-size wire sculptures transform the grounds of Hillwood Estate, Museum & Gardens for the second ever installation […]
Opens July 2; Closes July 2022 Albert H. Small Documents Gallery Second Floor, East This summer, the crack of the bat and the roar of the crowd will be heard […]
Exhibitions Positive Fragmentation: From the Collections of Jordan D. Schnitzer and His Family Foundation January 29–May 22, 2022 at the American University Museum at the Katzen Arts Center Organized by […]
Wherever we may be, whenever we provide an address, and find our place on Washington, D.C.’s streets, we spell out and utter street numbers, state names, and in many cases, […]
Opens Aug. 6; Closes July 2022 Second Floor, Center “Upending 1620: Where Do We Begin?” is a display that examines the early encounters between Wampanoag peoples and English colonists, and […]
The Smithsonian’s National Portrait Gallery has announced “Hung Liu: Portraits of Promised Lands,” the first retrospective of the artist’s portraiture and the first major presentation of her work on the East Coast. Featuring more than 50 paintings, photographs and drawings, the Portrait Gallery’s exhibition will examine the powerful art of Hung Liu (b. 1948 in […]
Aug. 27, 2021–May 30, 2022 Credit information: “Resident Alien” by Hung Liu, oil on canvas, 1988. Collection of the San Jose Museum of Art; gift of the Lipman Family Foundation. […]
Exhibitions open from Aug. 28 through Dec. 12: Successions: Traversing U.S. Colonialism is a solo exhibition by Amber Robles-Gordon, a conceptual juxtaposition celebrating abstraction as an art form. Robles-Gordon interrogates past and current U.S. policies within Washington, D.C. and the territories (Guam, Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands) that it controls. Robles-Gordon seeks to question who has […]
The Tea Fridays, September 3, October 8, November 5, December 3, February 4, 12–1 p.m. In this online series, women musicians perform original work via livestream on the first Friday […]
Art Talks Collection Highlights Talks Sunday, September 5, 2–3 p.m.; Monday, October 4, 10–11 a.m.; Thursday, October 21, 5:30–6:30 p.m.; Sunday, November 7, 2–3 p.m.; Monday, December 6, 10–11 a.m. Do you miss visiting […]
The Smithsonian’s National Museum of African American History and Culture (NMAAHC) opens its latest exhibition, “Reckoning: Protest. Defiance. Resilience.,” in its newly redesigned Visual Art and the American Experience gallery Sept. […]
Free Pre-Season Event: A Tribute to the 20th Anniversary of 9/11 Members of the Washington Performing Arts Gospel Choirs Michele Fowlin & Theodore Thorpe III, artistic directors Saturday, September 11, 8:30am […]
Mondays, September 13–November 15, 12–1 p.m. Join NMWA and members of the Curative Collective for a weekly conversation at the intersection of food, art and social change. From social justice work […]
iphone Explored with Sue Bloom September 14th - October 5th Tuesdays 1pm-3pm We will explore the photographic capabilities of the iPhone over 4 consecutive weeks, conducted online via Zoom. […]
Exhibitions open from Aug. 28 through Dec. 12: Successions: Traversing U.S. Colonialism is a solo exhibition by Amber Robles-Gordon, a conceptual juxtaposition celebrating abstraction as an art form. Robles-Gordon interrogates past and […]
Exhibition open from Oct. 16 through Dec.12: Anil Revri: Into the Light is presented by the AU Museum Project Space. Anil Revri creates dazzling geometric abstractions that embody the cross pollination […]
Opens Sept. 17; Closes Winter 2021 Second Floor, East A new case outside of “Girlhood (It’s complicated)” will showcase additional collections. An escaramuza charra dress worn by Veronica Davila is on […]
A Display of COVID-19 Memorial Flags Opens Sept. 17; Closes December 2021 Second Floor, East The Smithsonian’s National Museum of American History collected 24 of the white plastic flags from […]
Few urban districts in modern history have been more discussed than Lower Manhattan, and the World Trade Center (WTC) has held a prominent place in accounts of the area since […]
District Choreography (D.C.) Dance Festival Part of National Dance Day 2021 September 18 Free outdoor performance at The National Sylvan Theater As we EMBARK on Dance Place’s 41st season, we […]
ABOUT THE 2021-2022 SEASON TEENAGE DICK In Association with Huntington Theatre Company and Pasadena Playhouse By Mike Lew Directed by Moritz von Stuelpnagel Sept 20 - Oct 17, 2021 […]
Special Events Virtual Happy Hours Join NMWA staff and special guests to celebrate the lives of women artists. Make specialty cocktails (or mocktails) in their honor as we share artworks […]
The Barnes Foundation presents Suzanne Valadon: Model, Painter, Rebel, the first exhibition dedicated to the French artist and model Suzanne Valadon at a major US arts institution. The first self-taught woman to […]
Fourth Annual MakeHER Summit Workshops (Virtual) Monday, September 27, 10 a.m.–5 p.m. Join us for a day of meaningful connection and in-depth workshops that offer practical tips and resource sharing for creative entrepreneurs at all levels. Participants interested in the creative economy can attend workshops on branding, business development and more. Free, $10 donation suggested. […]
Folger Consort Early Music Seminar: Henry Purcell and Music of 17th-century London Sept 29, 2021 6:00pm Virtual $10 Folger Consort Henry Purcell and Music of 17th-century London Oct 1-3, 2021 […]
Opens Oct. 1; Closes TBD First Floor, East within “America on the Move” The Flying Merkel brand of motorcycles was produced in Philadelphia and Ohio from around 1910 to 1916. The motorcycles, with their distinctive orange color were popular; however, high prices, competition from Ford’s Model T and World War I, put the company out of business. The motorcycle is […]
A double album of Philippine kulintang music Virtual Release: Oct. 1 Kulintang Kultura pays homage to the late Danongan “Danny” Kalanduyan, a talented musician and generous teacher who championed traditional Filipino kulintang gong music in the United States, helping to keep the memory and practice alive. This album, to be released by Smithsonian Folkways on Oct. 1, is part of Folkways' Asian Pacific […]
O.B. Hardison Poetry Series Diane Seuss Writing Workshop Monday, Oct 4, 2021 7:30pm Virtual $75 Diane Seuss will offer a special virtual writing workshop entitled Sonnets Son-nots on Monday, October […]
Alexandria, VA - Potomac Fiber Arts Gallery announces the opening of its juried show “Celebrate Fall" which runs from October 5, 2021 to November 7, 2021. Themed work will be eligible for recognition by the jurors. Non-themed work will also be exhibited. About Us: The Potomac Fiber Arts Gallery, established in 1974, was the first gallery […]
WORDS, WORDS, WORDS Book Club Everyone Knows Your Mother Is a Witch by Rivka Galchen Oct 7, 2021 6:30pm Virtual Free The Porpoise by Mark Haddon Nov 4, 2021 6:30pm Virtual Free All’s Well by Mona Awad Dec 6, 2021 6:30pm Virtual Free This informal Book Club, Words, Words, Words, is free and open to […]
*Explore movement and performance in a creative project Choreographer Lauren DeVera, Certified Life Coach, Movement Artist and Educator brings her special creativity to Forty+ Forty+ celebrates the collective creativity of people past the age of 40. Each project features a different choreographer. The goal is a unique tapestry of collaboration between choreographer and performers. Forty+ […]
Exhibition open from Oct. 16 through Dec.12: Anil Revri: Into the Light is presented by the AU Museum Project Space. Anil Revri creates dazzling geometric abstractions that embody the cross pollination of spiritual ideas from East and West. Born and raised in India and a resident of the United States for nearly 40 years, Revri uses tantric […]
Thursdays, October 21, November 18, December 16; 5:30–6:30 p.m. Celeste Beatty, founder of the Harlem Brewing Company, hosts a monthly happy hour to highlight topics in beer making, the restaurant industry, art, politics, culture and more. During this virtual conversation series, premiering in the fall, Beatty will be joined each month by an expert in the field and […]
Season Opening Performance | Oct. 21–22 | National Building Museum The Nutcracker | Nov. 27–Dec. 26 | The Warner Theatre Swan Lake | Feb. 10–20 | The Kennedy Center Giselle | April 28–May 1 […]
We Belong Here spotlights the work of system-impacted artists who have roots in DC, Maryland, and Virginia area. This exhibition aims to reconnect these artists with our local community by engaging members from that very same community with their unique talents, creativity, and vision. An outdoor opening reception featuring performances by participants of Free Minds […]
In recorded presentations by two renowned Mexican families, the museum showcases two traditions central to Day of the Dead (Día de los Muertos): the art of making figures from sugar and papier-mâché. These two presentations will take place in Spanish. Closed captioning in Spanish and English will be available. “The Sweet Story of Alfeñique” follows […]
NATIONAL HARBOR, Md. (September 22, 2021) – MGM National Harbor marks the first day of fall with the debut of its new seasonal Conservatory display, “A Gourd-geous Fall,” featuring vibrant florals, giant cascading leaves and whimsical elements celebrating the beauty of autumn in the Northern Hemisphere. Curated by the resort’s horticulture team and designers Le Savarese […]
November On View Roaring Twenties: The Life and Style of Marjorie Merriweather Post Through January 9, 2022 Explore the Jazz Age through the lens of an icon. Hillwood founder Marjorie […]
WHAT Curative Collective Conversations Join the National Museum of Women in the Arts (NMWA) and members of the Curative Collective for a weekly conversation at the intersection of food, art […]
Immigration and Innovation: New Perspectives webinar series Nov. 1, 2 and 3; 1-2:30 p.m. Check Lemelson website for Zoom link at https://invention.si.edu/ Immigration has long been—and remains—a key driver of American innovation. From telephone inventor Alexander Graham Bell (Scotland) to Zoom founder Eric Yuan (China), many celebrated inventors and entrepreneurs were born elsewhere before developing successful technologies in […]
Profs and Pints presents: “The Cuba Question,” with Fulton Armstrong, research fellow at American University’s center for Latin American studies and former National Intelligence Officer for Latin America and advisor to the Senate Foreign Relations Committee. Protests in a number of Cuban cities in mid-July, combined with a barrage of news stories about the country’s […]
Explore movement, theater elements and visual art projects in these nifty day camps directed by the education staff at Jane Franklin Dance. Be inspired by the movement and sounds of animals at Fantastic Animals Day Camp on Nov 2. On Nov 4, explore the dynamic elements of change in Transformer Day Camp.
Profs and Pints presents: “Mapping a Financial Underworld,” a guide to understanding the Pandora Papers’ revelations, with Dan Schneider, a former U.S. Department of Justice prosecutor who now teaches courses on corruption and transnational crime as an assistant professor at American University. Much of the world was stunned by the recent revelations contained in the […]
Wednesday, November 3, 5:30–6:45 p.m. (ET) Close Encounters: Angelica Kauffman, The Family of the Earl Gower (1772) and Sonya Clark, Hair Wreath (2002) This talk considers some of the ways that artworks explore family in connection with power structures and social values. Wednesday, November 10, 5:30–6:45 p.m. (ET) Close Encounters: Jennie Augusta Brownscombe, Love’s Young Dream (1887) and Kirsten Justesen, Lunch for a Landscape (1975/2009) […]
Free Admission. Registration is required. Participants must register in advance to receive the workshop link. Learn more about the composition process and culture before D’DAT’s performance in The Alden this January. D’DAT’s music mixes three American art forms---jazz, native southwest and hip-hop styles---to create a sound that is uniquely theirs. This is a great opportunity […]
Lara Downes with Rita Dove, poet Thalea String Quartet Wednesday, November 3, 8pm Sixth & I Hailed for her “luscious, moody, and dreamy” playing by the New York Times, pianist Lara Downes is equally celebrated as a musical innovator and cultural investigator—as heard most recently and widely on her NPR interview series, Amplify with Lara […]
Join Tudor Place’s artist-in-residence Peter Waddell in his studio for a virtual tour of early Washington DC. Through the lens of his meticulously detailed paintings – including those recently unveiled in Lafayette Square commemorating the enslaved people who built the White House – Peter will cast light on little known aspects of The Federal City […]
“An extra ration of liquor to be issued to every man tomorrow, to drink Perpetual Peace, Independence & Happiness to the United States of America.” George Washington 1783 The City Tavern Preservation Foundation and George Washington’s Mount Vernon cordially invite you to join us on Thursday, November 4th from 6:30-8:00 PM, at the historic City […]
Historically Speaking: The Political Legacy of Reconstruction in the Maryland State House Nov. 4; 7 p.m. This discussion focuses on the history of Maryland state politics through the lens of Maryland Lt. Gov. Boyd Rutherford. He was elected to office with Gov. Larry Hogan in 2014 and re-elected in 2018. Rutherford is the first Republican lieutenant governor to ever […]
"Recovering Food Histories with Toni Tipton-Martin and Friends" Friday, Nov. 5, Noon–1:15 p.m. EDT For details and registration information, please visit https://americanhistory.si.edu/topics/food-history Join in a virtual salon featuring cookbook author and Editor-in-Chief of "Cook's Country" Toni Tipton-Martin and a panel of trailblazing women in a conversation about the importance of research and documentation in recovering historical […]
Washington Printmakers Gallery Presents Illuminations November 5th – November 28th, 2021 Opening reception: Saturday November 6th, 2021, 1-4pm The Washington Printmakers Gallery is pleased to present Illuminations, Ron Meick…recent work. This show explores illumination as both a phenomenological characteristic of light and enlightenment of information or wisdom acquired from visual objects. Illumination also refers to the traditional definition […]
The Magnetic Fields’ City Winery residency, originally scheduled for spring 2020 to celebrate their new album Quickies, has been rescheduled for October and November 2021. The band will perform at intimate City Winery venues in seven cities—Atlanta, Chicago, Nashville, Boston, New York, Washington, and Philadelphia. Exact performance dates are below, and tour dates are also listed […]
What does it mean to be an Architect? An Inventor? Explore the history of Tudor Place’s architecture, put your own inventing skills to the test and earn your Inventor Badge! This program is perfect for girls and troops who want to put their minds to work, stretch their creative thinking skills, learn something new, and […]
Catwalk, Catmosphere’s inaugural campaign, is a global, mass-participation 7km walk, designed to raise awareness about Big Cat conservation. Fun, flexible and inclusive, it’s open to everyone of all abilities and can be achieved in the way that best suits them. Catwalk’s aim is to activate fitness and learning, and in doing so create a community […]
Please join us on select Saturday afternoons for live classical music concerts performed by the Friday Morning Music Club, a community of music lovers and musicians that has promoted classical music in the Washington area for over 130 years. Each concert is free and open to the public. Donations are welcome. Concerts are held in […]
Introducing the REDEYE Night Market More than 50 vendors will take over Pennsylvania Ave. NW on Nov. 6 from 4 p.m. to midnight THE REDEYE Night Market is a free, family-friendly, open-air night market paying homage to the foods and cultures of the Asian diaspora. Featuring DC's hottest chefs, artists and more, THE REDEYE's unifying goal is to […]
Enchanting Elgar, the English Romantic - Sat, November 6, 2021 7:30 PM The Season opens with a tribute to the most famous British composer, Sir Edward Elgar. The concert will feature a unique string arrangement of his famous heroic Enigma Variations + the gorgeous String Serenade. Gilbert and Sullivan's lively Overture to the "Mikado" opens […]
WHAT: Collection Highlights Talk Join the National Museum of Women in the Arts (NWMA) for Collection Highlights Talks. Drop in to these virtual tours to explore NMWA from home. During this interactive, docent-led talk, participants will look closely at and discuss artworks from the museum’s collection. Join in as often as you like—docents select the artworks, […]
In partnership with the Alexandria Film Festival the ASO presents Homegrown: American Stories in Music and Film on Sunday, November 7, 2021 at 3:00 p.m. Music from the Americana tradition will include Higdon’s Blue Cathedral, Copland’s Our Town and John Henry, Griffes’ Clouds, Ives’ “The Housatonic at Stockbridge” and Grant Still’s “Manhattan Skyline.” The program […]
Profs and Pints presents: “The Tale of Sea Shanties,” with Jessica M. Floyd, scholar of sea shanties during the Great Age of Sail. Get ready to climb aboard the latest pop-culture craze, the singing of sea shanties, with a newfound understanding of the rich history of songs sung by working sailors. Your captain on this […]
WHAT FRESH TALK: Witness—Capturing Moments and Movements Sunday, November 7, 4:30–6 p.m. Since March 2020, the COVID-19 pandemic has exacerbated critical issues of social injustice—including systemic racism, climate change, exploitative labor and police brutality—leading to widespread attention and new waves of activism. However, the movements behind these issues have been growing for decades, if not […]
We open our season - Who Are We, D.C.? - with Carlos Simon’s Elegy, A Cry from the Grave “dedicated to those who have been murdered wrongfully by an oppressive power,” followed by his piece This Land, lifting hope and unity. Howard University alum, Adolphus Hailstork’s Sonata da Chiesa follows and we close the program […]
Profs and Pints presents: “Prehistoric Cave Art,” a look at the lessons and mysteries of ancient cave paintings, with Justin M. Jacobs, associate professor of history at American University and scholar of the history of archaeology. Get ready for a scholarly adventure deep in the earth with Justin M. Jacobs, who has given a host […]
SOCIO-POLITICAL FABLE The Great Leap By Lauren Yee Directed by Jennifer Chang NOV 10 – DEC 5, 2021 | Regional Premiere It’s 1989, the San Francisco University basketball team is headed to China for a “friendship” game, and plucky high school star Manfred pesters aging coach Saul enough to talk his way onto the team. […]
The Smithsonian’s National Museum of the American Indian brings its annual Native Cinema Showcase to online audiences Nov. 12-18, 2021. This year's showcase focuses on Native people boldly asserting themselves through language, healing, building community, and a continued relationship with the land. Activism lies at the heart of all these stories. The showcase provides a […]
Nov. 12–18, on demand americanindian.si.edu/calendar The National Museum of the American Indian’s Native Cinema Showcase is an annual celebration of the best in Native film. This year focuses on Native […]
WHAT: In Memoriam: Colin L. Powell WHEN: Wednesday, Oct. 20 - Ongoing WHERE: National Portrait Gallery, 8th & G streets NW, Washington, D.C., 20001 The Smithsonian’s National Portrait Gallery presents a portrait of the late Colin L. Powell (1937–2021), marking the death of the effectual diplomat, statesman, and military officer. A 2007 photograph by Timothy Greenfield-Sanders […]
Holiday Cheer Comes to The Wharf Starting in November and Running Into The New Year, The Wharf Will Offer a Series of Festive, Waterfront Holiday Activities Including Signature Event, The […]
Dance Place’s EMBARK Season Gala this November, in celebration of finding our way together again WHAT: Dance Place EMBARK Gala 2021 WHEN: November 12, 2021 or November 13, 2021; 7:00-9:00 […]
WHAT: The Boro, Tyson’s premier destination for luxury urban living in the heart of Northern Virginia, invites you and your best check-mates to its first-ever outdoor chess tournament, The Boro’s Gambit. On November 13, catch every move at the Sandlot as Grandmaster Rashad Babaev, an international chess sensation and resident of The Boro, competes in […]
Saturday November 13th at the National Building Museum.
We are pleased to announce that tickets are now on sale for the 71st Annual Tartan Ball, for $250 per person. This year’s event will be held at the historic Willard Hotel on the evening of Saturday, November 13th, from 7pm until 11pm. We would be grateful if you could include our event in your calendar […]
The Colorectal Cancer Alliance is hosting its Annual Blue Hope Bash next Saturday night, November 13. We are having an in-person event of 150 guests (small hybrid) with the event being broadcasted nationally/virtually again like last year. We are thrilled to at least have a few folks gather. Craig Melvin from Today Show is coming down […]
The Annette M. and Theodore N. Lerner Family Theatre 2021-2022 Season includes: Corduroy Based on the “Corduroy” and “A Pocket for Corduroy” books by Don Freeman Licensed by CBS Consumer […]
We are pleased to announce that tickets are now on sale for the 71st Annual Tartan Ball, for $250 per person. This year’s event will be held at the historic Willard Hotel on the evening of Saturday, November 13th, from 7pm until 11pm. The gala evening includes pre-dinner cocktails and reception, a three-course gourmet dinner […]
Four wind soloists from top German orchestras and one extraordinary Berlin-based pianist make up this unique ensemble, whose repertory ranges from Mozart and Viennese classics to today’s Avner Dorman. The Israeli composer’s 2007 Jerusalem Mix takes its title from a popular Israeli snack that, much like the city of its origin, is a melting pot […]
The Women’s Balcony (Episodes 1-3) Sunday, November 14, 2:00 PM | Cafritz Hall Dir. Ariel Benbaji | 120 min | Narrative | Israel | 2021 | Hebrew with English subtitles The cast of the acclaimed hit Israeli comedy The Women’s Balcony is reunited for a new TV series that moves the film’s story forward. Seth Kibel and […]
Beyond the Studio Virtual Workshop: Linocut Printing with Rose Jaffe Sunday, November 14, 1 p.m. ET Learn how to prep, carve, and print spectacular custom designs during this virtual workshop with DC-based painter, printmaker, and muralist Rose Jaffe. Jaffe is an artist dedicated to harnessing the power of creativity to find connections, build community, spark conversation, and […]
“Sunday , November 14, 2021 from 2:00 to 4:00pm Dumbarton United Methodist church. Georgetown Lutheran, Epiphany Catholic Church and Mt Zion United Methodist Church will hold stained glass window open house tours to share the history and artistry of these Georgetown treasures. Come learn local history. Free, masks required.”
Profs and Pints DC presents: “The World of Norse Gods,” with Lilla Kopár a professor of medieval literature and culture at Catholic University who teaches courses on Norse mythology. Norse gods and heroes seem to be popping up everywhere these days. Marvel movies, Netflix series, video games, and Neil Gaiman’s critically acclaimed books all feature […]
Since 2001, the March of Dimes has honored 126 “heroines” and raised over $3.64 million in support of the March of Dimes mission. March of Dimes aims to advance research to support the health of all mothers and premature babies, leading programs and providing education and advocacy so that every baby can have the best […]
Since 1935, the Georgetown Neighborhood Library’s Peabody Room has served as a repository of books, photographs, maps, manuscripts, newspapers, artifacts, and artworks that document the 270-year history of Georgetown, the oldest neighborhood in the District of Columbia. Join the Peabody Room’s Special Collections Librarian Jerry A. McCoy on a tour of artworks depicting the community’s […]
Generously supported by The Marilyn Lichtman Distinguished Speakers Series Wednesday, November 17th | 12:30pm General Admission: $25 Members: $20 As part of our commitment to making sure that this program remains open and accessible to every member of our community, we are happy to offer a limited number of Pay-What-You-Can tickets. These tickets are first […]
Profs and Pints DC presents: “The Art of Marcel Duchamp,” with Lisa Lipinski, assistant professor of art history at the George Washington University’s Corcoran School of the Arts and Design and teacher of a graduate art history seminar on Duchamp and his legacy. The Hirschhorn Museum on the Mall in Washington is currently exhibiting more […]
Discover the magnificent Scandinavian landscapes and other European-based paintings created by celebrated Harlem Renaissance painter William H. Johnson. Take a deep dive into this often overlooked and misunderstood period in Johnson’s life and work with leading scholar Richard Powell. By comparing these paintings with Johnson’s well-known artworks of African Americans, Powell introduces a new understanding […]
Streaming on demand November 18 – 21, 2021 Full details at solasnua.org Solas Nua, Washington’s premiere Irish arts organization, will present a digital theatre festival of new work from Prime Cut Productions. The festival includes four U.S. premieres and is the first North American showcase of this award-winning company. The box office is open […]
WHAT:Celeste Beatty, founder of the Harlem Brewing Company, hosts a monthly happy hour to highlight topics in beer making, the restaurant industry, art, politics, culture and more. In this conversation, Beatty will be joined by Kendra Woods of Sylvia’s Restaurant. They will discuss the importance of entrepreneurship, small businesses and shopping locally. Before the conversation, bartenders from Chocolate […]
Hirshhorn To Present North American Premiere of "Toyin Ojih Odutola: A Countervailing Theory” Opening Nov. 19, Presentation Marks the Artist’s First Major Museum Exhibition in the US This fall, the Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden will present “A Countervailing Theory,” a major exhibition of work by Toyin Ojih Odutola (born Ile-Ife, Nigeria, 1985), Nov. 19–April […]
If you love Federal Period Architecture, Decorative Arts, and learning about the history of Georgetown, this tour is for you! Docents from the City Tavern Preservation Foundation will lead you through all four floors of the City Tavern. Highlights include a hand written invitation by first lady Abigail Adams, a map of Washington, D.C. from […]
17th ANNUAL DOWNTOWN HOLIDAY MARKET RETURNS NOVEMBER 19 Your One-Stop Shop for Local Craft Goods, Artisan Makers and #SoMuchMore WHAT: Operated by the DowntownDC Business Improvement District (BID) and Diverse Markets Management, the 17th Annual Downtown Holiday Market, Washington D.C.’s outdoor shopping village, kicks off the holiday season Friday, November 19. The beloved outdoor market […]
The Georgetown Visitation Masqueraders proudly present "The Winter's Tale" November 19th & 20th @ 7pm (ASL) November 21st @ 2:30pm Adults: $15 Senior Citizens & Children (5-17): $10 Live stream is also available November 19th & 20th $20 per viewing screen For advance tickets visit www.visi.org/showtickets or call (202) 337-3350 x2518 If available, tickets will […]
Smithsonian’s New “FUTURES” Will Blast Through the Space-Time Continuum to Open Saturday, Nov. 20 First Major Exploration of the Future on the National Mall to Launch With ‘FUTURES Remixed’ Festival, Featuring Bill Nye, Pattie Gonia, SHAED, HBO Max’s “Legendary,” Kal Penn and More The historic Arts and Industries Building (AIB), America’s first National Museum, […]
Travel back in time to learn about the women who lived and worked at Tudor Place in the 1920s. Create a 1920s character, plan a living history party and earn the Playing the Past Badge. This program is perfect for girls and troops who want to get up and move, think imaginatively, explore local history […]
Browse and buy fine artworks for everyone on your holiday shopping list at the annual Holiday Art Show & Sale, presented by the Glen Echo Park Partnership for Arts and Culture. The exhibition features works by resident artists, instructors, and invited artists and includes glass, ceramics, jewelry, photography, painting, crafts, holiday ornaments and more. Galleries […]
