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Summer Concert: CarpathiaDC, June 30th

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 FREE Thursday evening Summer Concerts in the Bumper Car Pavilion! Washington DC’s Premier Central & Eastern European Folk Dance Ensemble. RSVP not required. There is no check-in at this event.

Free

Summer Concert: CarpathiaDC, June 30th

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 FREE Thursday evening Summer Concerts in the Bumper Car Pavilion! Washington DC’s Premier Central & Eastern European Folk Dance Ensemble. RSVP not required. There is no check-in at this event.

Free

Synetic Theater’s Midsummer Night’s Dream

Synetic Theater

Arlington, Va. (May 18, 2022) - Synetic Theater, the home of American Physical Theater and movement-based storytelling, announces the return of its acclaimed adaptation of William Shakespeare’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream, directed and choreographed by company co-founders Paata and Irina Tsikurishvili. The production runs June 30 through July 24, 2022, and tickets are available now at synetictheater.org/midsummer2022. Designated Opening Night and Press […]

Lineage: Poems of Margaret Walker

Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library 901 G St NW, Washington, DC, United States

Commissioned by the Wolf Trap Foundation for the Performing Arts, Edward W. Hardy's new song cycle “BORN FREE” will be premiered by acclaimed soprano Tiffany Townsend, pianist Alex Munger and the composer on violin. This song cycle is based on four poems by Margaret Walker and will explore themes of family, home, and self. This […]

Free

The National Building Museum and the Folger Shakespeare Library, in association with the University of South Carolina, present The Playhouse.

National Building Museum Washington DC, United States

WASHINGTON, D.C.—April 27, 2022—The National Building Museum and the Folger Shakespeare Library, in association with the University of South Carolina, are partnering this summer to present The Playhouse. Starting on Friday, July 1–and running through September 6, 2022–visitors can step back in time with the Bard for the latest iteration of the Museum’s Summer Block Party. An exciting Festival stage, developed by Jim […]

“Speakeasy at the Sunset Room” at the National Harbor

National Harbor Intersection of Waterfront St. & St. George Blvd, National Harbor, MD, National Harbor, MD, United States

NEW YORK CITY’S HOTTEST UNDERGROUND CIRQUE-BURLESQUE-MIXOLOGY EXPERIENCE COMES TO NATIONAL HARBOR THIS SUMMER FOLLOWING A SOLD OUT RUN OFF BROADWAY AT BOND 45   NATIONAL HARBOR, Md. (June 9, 2022)— The National Harbor’s Waterfront District premiere restaurant, Bond 45 and New York Producer Holly-Anne Devlin announced today that SPEAKEASY At The Sunset Room, an all-in-one immersive mixology experience that combines the worlds of cirque, […]

Town of Vienna Independence Day Celebration Concert

George C. Yeonas Park 1319 Ross Dr. SW, Vienna, VA, United States

Celebrate America's Independence Day weekend with your United States Navy Band! In addition to patriotic classics, this performance will feature music by John Williams, Dolly Parton, and Alan Menken. Enjoy Vienna's spectacular fireworks show following the concert. This event is free and open to the public; no tickets are required.

Free

4th of July Happenings in DC

The Watergate Hotel - Washington, DC - This year the Fourth of July celebrations are back at the iconic Watergate Hotel, who today, is celebrating their 50th anniversary of the Watergate Scandal. Known for some, if not the best views, of the city, Top of the Gate, The Watergate's rooftop bar and lounge, boasts commanding 360-degree views […]

Stars, Snacks & Stripes

Tudor Place

Join us to celebrate the Fourth of July with this outdoor event. Bring your own picnic and collect an Independence Day-inspired mini-lesson and craft bundle to complete on your own. All ages welcome.

$10 – $15

The Wives Who Won the Cold War – Georgetown Walking Tour

An ill-fated artist, an Ambassador's wife, a Baroness, and the most powerful woman in journalism.....What do they all have in common? They were part of the most exclusive club of power-players in Cold War DC. These amazing women made their mark in a man's world using every tool at their disposal. In this tour we […]

$15 – $25

Camp Arena Stage

Georgetown Visitation Preparatory School 1524 35th Street N.W. Washington, D.C. 20007

Join us this summer at Camp Arena Stage — where community and art make magic. It's a place to explore, discover and create, with a myriad of arts activities to choose from. Campers, ages 8 to 16, learn by doing — expanding their creativity in theater, dance, music, visual art, filmmaking, writing and more through […]

THE AMAZING ADVENTURES OF DR WONDERFUL (AND HER DOG!)

The Keegan Theatre 1742 Church Street, NW, Washington, DC, DC, United States

Dr. Wonderful and her dog, Newton, want to know why the moon changes shape in the sky every night. But how can they study the moon when it’s so far away? By blasting off into space, of course! On their amazing journey, this detective duo gathers clues to solve their lunar mystery using the powers […]

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THE AMAZING ADVENTURES OF DR WONDERFUL (AND HER DOG!)

The Keegan Theatre 1742 Church Street, NW, Washington, DC, DC, United States

Dr. Wonderful and her dog, Newton, want to know why the moon changes shape in the sky every night. But how can they study the moon when it’s so far away? By blasting off into space, of course! On their amazing journey, this detective duo gathers clues to solve their lunar mystery using the powers […]

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Preservation in Practice Panel Part 4

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

alling all preservationists, public historians, tradespeople, and DIYers! Join Dumbarton House for part four of our virtual Preservation in Practice series. In the fourth installment of the series, we will look to the future of historic preservation. Ariana Makau, president and principal conservator, Nzilani Glass Conservation, and Lindsay Jones, owner, Blind Eye Restoration, will discuss […]

Free

Profs & Pints DC: Will the Jan. 6 Hearings Matter?

Little Penn Coffeehouse 801 E Street, NW, Washington, DC, United States

Profs and Pints DC presents: “Will the Jan. 6 Hearings Matter?” with Matthew Green, professor of politics at Catholic University and author of several books on Congress and American politics. The hearings of the January 6th Committee have made for riveting television. But will they have any effect on Donald Trump’s legal or political future, […]

$12 – $15

Jane Austen Film Festival

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

Welcome back for the 11th year of Jane Austen at Dumbarton House! Grab a blanket, your date, friends, or family, and enjoy Jane Austen’s timeless love stories under the stars in our beautiful historic garden. Why do we have the annual Jane Austen Film Festival? The “Federal period” is the American equivalent of the “Regency […]

$10

THE AMAZING ADVENTURES OF DR WONDERFUL (AND HER DOG!)

The Keegan Theatre 1742 Church Street, NW, Washington, DC, DC, United States

Dr. Wonderful and her dog, Newton, want to know why the moon changes shape in the sky every night. But how can they study the moon when it’s so far away? By blasting off into space, of course! On their amazing journey, this detective duo gathers clues to solve their lunar mystery using the powers […]

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Summer Concert: Ampersand, July 7th

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 FREE Thursday evening Summer Concerts in the Bumper Car Pavilion! A family-friendly, upbeat musical group that soars with tight vocal harmonies and the driving, chunky sound of traditional instruments. RSVP not required. There is no check-in at this event.

Free

Shelter From The Storm, Weekend Meditation Retreat

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

By developing special Dharma realizations with the help of Buddha’s blessings and the encouragement from our Sangha friends, we can find refuge from our problems. During this retreat, we have the perfect opportunity to deepen our experience of refuge by strengthening our reliance upon the Three Jewels: Buddha, Dharma (Buddha’s teachings) and Sangha (the spiritual […]

$12 – $25

THE AMAZING ADVENTURES OF DR WONDERFUL (AND HER DOG!)

The Keegan Theatre 1742 Church Street, NW, Washington, DC, DC, United States

Dr. Wonderful and her dog, Newton, want to know why the moon changes shape in the sky every night. But how can they study the moon when it’s so far away? By blasting off into space, of course! On their amazing journey, this detective duo gathers clues to solve their lunar mystery using the powers […]

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H2 Oh! – The Flow of Life

1641 Wisconsin Ave, NW, Washington, Dc, 20007 1641 Wisconsin Ave, NW, Washington, DC, United States

Members of the Washington Printmakers Gallery are proud to present: H2 Oh! - The Flow of Life. In this exhibition, the artists of the WPG through their printmaking, photography and digital art, depict their understanding of this theme in symbolic and internal form.

Charma Le Edmonds: Untold Stories

7300 MacArthur Blvd / Glen Echo, MD 20812 7300 MacArthur Blvd / Glen Echo, MD 20812, Glen Echo, MD, United States

Curated by Jack Rasmussen Director and Curator of the American University Museum at the Katzen Arts Center As a native Choctaw, storytelling was a part of Charma Le Edmonds’s heritage. And, like the Surrealists before her, she relied on automatic drawing as the basis of her imagery. Her drawings form a layered story within the […]

Free

CEU at City Winery

City Winery DC

Show Details here: July 8 CÉU @ City Winery  1350 Okie St. NE20002 Washington, DC Doors: 6:00 PM 
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 Tickets  CELEBRATING 15 YEARS SINCE SELF TITLE DEBUT! & CÉU’S NEW ALBUM UM GOSTO DE SOL IS OUT NOW Brazilian singer, songwriter Céu is excited to return to the United States this summer for her 2022 North American Tour! Kicking off this July, it […]

THE AMAZING ADVENTURES OF DR WONDERFUL (AND HER DOG!)

The Keegan Theatre 1742 Church Street, NW, Washington, DC, DC, United States

Dr. Wonderful and her dog, Newton, want to know why the moon changes shape in the sky every night. But how can they study the moon when it’s so far away? By blasting off into space, of course! On their amazing journey, this detective duo gathers clues to solve their lunar mystery using the powers […]

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THE SPACE WE OCCUPY: An Exhibition of Work by Contemporary Irish Artists Presented by Solas Nua

Whittle School & Studios D.C. Campus 3007 Tilden St NW, Washington, DC, United States

The Space We Occupy An exhibition of work by Irish visual artists Neil Carroll, Ailbhe Ní Bhriain, Colin Crotty, Katie Holten, Fiona Kelly and George Bolster Curated by Miranda Driscoll At the Whittle School and Studios, Washington DC, July 9-31, 2022   Solas Nua, Washington, DC’s premier contemporary Irish arts organization, will present an exhibition […]

Summer Saturdays: Bats

Tudor Place

This summer, families with children of all ages are invited to explore all that the garden at Tudor Place has to offer in a special weekly program. Each week will focus on a new feature of our garden with a mini-lesson and a craft to take home. Meet old friends and make new ones while […]

$3 – $10

THE AMAZING ADVENTURES OF DR WONDERFUL (AND HER DOG!)

The Keegan Theatre 1742 Church Street, NW, Washington, DC, DC, United States

Dr. Wonderful and her dog, Newton, want to know why the moon changes shape in the sky every night. But how can they study the moon when it’s so far away? By blasting off into space, of course! On their amazing journey, this detective duo gathers clues to solve their lunar mystery using the powers […]

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Caitlin Gill: All Natural | June 10 – July 23, 2022

7300 MacArthur Blvd / Glen Echo, MD 20812 7300 MacArthur Blvd / Glen Echo, MD 20812, Glen Echo, MD, United States

The Park View Gallery presents All Natural, featuring the artwork of Caitlin Gill, an emerging mixed media artist. The show explores femininity and its relationship to nature, western culture and women. Women continuously are linked to nature historically and culturally yet are refused the most natural basic animal instincts and acts (territory, aggression, fitness) as […]

Free

THE AMAZING ADVENTURES OF DR WONDERFUL (AND HER DOG!)

The Keegan Theatre 1742 Church Street, NW, Washington, DC, DC, United States

Dr. Wonderful and her dog, Newton, want to know why the moon changes shape in the sky every night. But how can they study the moon when it’s so far away? By blasting off into space, of course! On their amazing journey, this detective duo gathers clues to solve their lunar mystery using the powers […]

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Profs & Pints DC: The Fight Against Slavery in Washington

Little Penn Coffeehouse 801 E Street, NW, Washington, DC, United States

Profs and Pints DC presents: “The Fight Against Slavery in Washington,” with Adam Rothman, professor of History and American Studies at Georgetown University and principal curator of the Georgetown Slavery Archive. Washington, D.C. epitomized the tension between freedom and slavery in the early United States. The nation's capital was once a slave city, home to […]

$12 – $15

THE AMAZING ADVENTURES OF DR WONDERFUL (AND HER DOG!)

The Keegan Theatre 1742 Church Street, NW, Washington, DC, DC, United States

Dr. Wonderful and her dog, Newton, want to know why the moon changes shape in the sky every night. But how can they study the moon when it’s so far away? By blasting off into space, of course! On their amazing journey, this detective duo gathers clues to solve their lunar mystery using the powers […]

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Capital Fringe Festival

3270 M St NW

The Capital Fringe Festival is back after a two-year hiatus! For the first time in its 17-year history, Fringe will be in Georgetown. With over 250 theatre artists are performing sketch comedy, stand-up, documentary theatre, musical theatre, and cabaret with themes reflecting on what is happening in our world today -such as the climate crisis, […]

$15

Shakespeare In Love

The Keegan Theatre 1742 Church Street, NW, Washington, DC, DC, United States

Young Will Shakespeare has writer’s block… the deadline for his new play is fast approaching but he’s in desperate need of inspiration. That is, until he finds his muse – Viola. This beautiful young woman is Will’s greatest admirer and will stop at nothing (including breaking the law) to appear in his next play. Against […]

$3 – $60

Shakespeare In Love

The Keegan Theatre 1742 Church Street, NW, Washington, DC, DC, United States

Young Will Shakespeare has writer’s block… the deadline for his new play is fast approaching but he’s in desperate need of inspiration. That is, until he finds his muse – Viola. This beautiful young woman is Will’s greatest admirer and will stop at nothing (including breaking the law) to appear in his next play. Against […]

$3 – $60

THE AMAZING ADVENTURES OF DR WONDERFUL (AND HER DOG!)

The Keegan Theatre 1742 Church Street, NW, Washington, DC, DC, United States

Dr. Wonderful and her dog, Newton, want to know why the moon changes shape in the sky every night. But how can they study the moon when it’s so far away? By blasting off into space, of course! On their amazing journey, this detective duo gathers clues to solve their lunar mystery using the powers […]

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American Prophet

Arena Stage

Charles Randolph-Wright (Arena’s Born for This: The BeBe Winans Story, Broadway’s Motown the Musical) returns to Arena Stage with a groundbreaking musical powered by Frederick Douglass’ own speeches and writings. Coupled with soaring new melodies and an original script from Grammy Award-winning songwriter Marcus Hummon and Randolph-Wright, Douglass rises as a fierce abolitionist and distinguished […]

SHAKKEI—BORROWED SCENERY by MARI ISHIKAWA OPENS at JEWELERS’WERK GALERIE in GEORGETOWN

Jewelers'werk Gallerie 3319 Cady's Alley, NW, Washingtgon, DC, United States

Jewelers'Werk Galerie will open Shakkei—Borrowed Scenery, an exhibition of new work by artist-jeweler Mari Ishikawa on Saturday, July 16th. The show will remain on view through August 5, 2022. “Shakkei,” translated as “borrowed scenery,” is a Japanese architectural term in which gardens or buildings are designed to incorporate their existing surroundings. For Ishikawa, kimono fabric […]

THE AMAZING ADVENTURES OF DR WONDERFUL (AND HER DOG!)

The Keegan Theatre 1742 Church Street, NW, Washington, DC, DC, United States

Dr. Wonderful and her dog, Newton, want to know why the moon changes shape in the sky every night. But how can they study the moon when it’s so far away? By blasting off into space, of course! On their amazing journey, this detective duo gathers clues to solve their lunar mystery using the powers […]

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Summer Saturdays: Bees

Tudor Place

This summer, families with children of all ages are invited to explore all that the garden at Tudor Place has to offer in a special weekly program. Each week will focus on a new feature of our garden with a mini-lesson and a craft to take home. Meet old friends and make new ones while […]

$3 – $10

SummerFest Event Series

The Plaza- Tyson Corner VA, United States

Summer Concert Series: Dates: June 25, July 16, August 13 7PM – 9PM Join Tysons Corner Center on a tour through the decades! Listen to your favorite songs on the plaza while enjoying drinks and takeout from our plaza retailers. These events are free to attend. Jun 25- 2000’s So Fetch Jul 16- 90’s JParis […]

Free

Shakespeare In Love

The Keegan Theatre 1742 Church Street, NW, Washington, DC, DC, United States

Young Will Shakespeare has writer’s block… the deadline for his new play is fast approaching but he’s in desperate need of inspiration. That is, until he finds his muse – Viola. This beautiful young woman is Will’s greatest admirer and will stop at nothing (including breaking the law) to appear in his next play. Against […]

$3 – $60

Profs & Pints DC: Hamilton’s History Remix

The Bier Baron Tavern 1523 22nd Street Northwest, Washington, DC, United States

Profs and Pints DC presents: “Hamilton’s History Remix,” a critical look at the musical and the people and events it depicts, with Richard Bell, associate professor of history at the University of Maryland. Lin-Manuel Miranda’s Tony-winning musical about Alexander Hamilton has sold out theatres throughout the nation, continues to be a major force on Broadway […]

$12 – $15

THE AMAZING ADVENTURES OF DR WONDERFUL (AND HER DOG!)

The Keegan Theatre 1742 Church Street, NW, Washington, DC, DC, United States

Dr. Wonderful and her dog, Newton, want to know why the moon changes shape in the sky every night. But how can they study the moon when it’s so far away? By blasting off into space, of course! On their amazing journey, this detective duo gathers clues to solve their lunar mystery using the powers […]

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Profs & Pints DC: The World of Norse Gods

Little Penn Coffeehouse 801 E Street, NW, Washington, DC, United States

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. The new hit film The Northman, Marvel movies, Netflix series, video games, and Neil […]

$12 – $15

THE AMAZING ADVENTURES OF DR WONDERFUL (AND HER DOG!)

The Keegan Theatre 1742 Church Street, NW, Washington, DC, DC, United States

Dr. Wonderful and her dog, Newton, want to know why the moon changes shape in the sky every night. But how can they study the moon when it’s so far away? By blasting off into space, of course! On their amazing journey, this detective duo gathers clues to solve their lunar mystery using the powers […]

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THE AMAZING ADVENTURES OF DR WONDERFUL (AND HER DOG!)

The Keegan Theatre 1742 Church Street, NW, Washington, DC, DC, United States

Dr. Wonderful and her dog, Newton, want to know why the moon changes shape in the sky every night. But how can they study the moon when it’s so far away? By blasting off into space, of course! On their amazing journey, this detective duo gathers clues to solve their lunar mystery using the powers […]

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Synetic Theater 2022-2023 Calendar

Synetic Theater’s 2022–2023 Calendar of Events Performances take place at Synetic Theater, 1800 S. Bell Street, Arlington, VA. Productions typically run Thursday, Friday, Saturday evenings, Sunday matinees; please check www.synetictheater.org for dates and showtimes. HOST AND GUEST | September 12–October 2, 2022 This Synetic classic, based on a Georgian epic poem, tells the ancient story […]

Profs & Pints DC: The Economic History of Inflation

Little Penn Coffeehouse 801 E Street, NW, Washington, DC, United States

Profs and Pints DC presents: “The Economic History of Inflation,” with Trevor Jackson, assistant professor of economic history at George Washington University. From the Federal Reserve to the grocery store, inflation is on everyone's mind, having risen to 8.6 percent in May. That increase was higher than policymakers expected and the highest it has been […]

$12 – $15

2nd Annual Black Greek Festival Weekend

DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, May 11, 2022—After an incredible inaugural year that attracted thousands of attendees to descend on the nation’s capital, The Black Greek Festival will host “The 2nd Annual Black Greek Festival Weekend” in Washington, D.C. on July 21st-24th, 2022, featuring a fun-filled weekend with various events with hosts such as BET’S Swag Inc’s […]

Glen Echo Summer Concert: Adrian Duke

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 FREE Thursday evening Summer Concerts in the Bumper Car Pavilion! About this event: For more than a decade, summer at Glen Echo Park has been synonymous with our weekly Summer Concert Series, where we present and support local musicians and performers who represent a diverse range of styles, […]

Free

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THE AMAZING ADVENTURES OF DR WONDERFUL (AND HER DOG!)

The Keegan Theatre 1742 Church Street, NW, Washington, DC, DC, United States

Dr. Wonderful and her dog, Newton, want to know why the moon changes shape in the sky every night. But how can they study the moon when it’s so far away? By blasting off into space, of course! On their amazing journey, this detective duo gathers clues to solve their lunar mystery using the powers […]

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THE AMAZING ADVENTURES OF DR WONDERFUL (AND HER DOG!)

The Keegan Theatre 1742 Church Street, NW, Washington, DC, DC, United States

Dr. Wonderful and her dog, Newton, want to know why the moon changes shape in the sky every night. But how can they study the moon when it’s so far away? By blasting off into space, of course! On their amazing journey, this detective duo gathers clues to solve their lunar mystery using the powers […]

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Summer Saturdays: Flowers

Tudor Place

This summer, families with children of all ages are invited to explore all that the garden at Tudor Place has to offer in a special weekly program. Each week will focus on a new feature of our garden with a mini-lesson and a craft to take home. Meet old friends and make new ones while […]

$3 – $10

THE AMAZING ADVENTURES OF DR WONDERFUL (AND HER DOG!)

The Keegan Theatre 1742 Church Street, NW, Washington, DC, DC, United States

Dr. Wonderful and her dog, Newton, want to know why the moon changes shape in the sky every night. But how can they study the moon when it’s so far away? By blasting off into space, of course! On their amazing journey, this detective duo gathers clues to solve their lunar mystery using the powers […]

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40th Annual RAMMY Awards

Walter E. Washington Convention Center

Restaurant Association Metropolitan Washington (RAMW) announced today that the 40th Annual RAMMY Awards will return to the Walter E. Washington Convention Center as an in-person event on Sunday, July 24, 2022. The awards return to honor excellence in long standing categories that range from individual professional honors to accolades celebrating culinary concepts and service. Over […]

Summer Camp: Collections & Creations (ages 6-8)

Tudor Place

Campers aged 6-8 will explore Tudor Place's historic house & garden through an artistic lens to inspire your own creations.

$150 – $175

Making Music in Nature with Wendy Lanxner and Penny Russell

Franklin Park 1332 I St NW, Washington, DC, United States

Join Wendy and Penny for nature-inspired rhythm games, songwriting, and singalong, where special guest puppets will help guide your journey to observe your surroundings and use your senses for music-making inspiration! Join us this summer for Family Art Moments (FAM) live and in-person for the first time at venues throughout the D.C. Metro Area! Explore […]

Making Music in Nature with Wendy Lanxner and Penny Russell

Franklin Park 1332 I St NW, Washington, DC, United States

Join Wendy and Penny for nature-inspired rhythm games, songwriting, and singalong, where special guest puppets will help guide your journey to observe your surroundings and use your senses for music-making inspiration! Join us this summer for Family Art Moments (FAM) live and in-person for the first time at venues throughout the D.C. Metro Area! Explore […]

Join Ipsos for “Inflation, Populism & Policy Ahead of the Midterms”

2020 K Street NW

Inflation, Populism & Policy Ahead of the Midterms Date: July 28, 2022 Time: 4 PM – 6 PM EDT Location: Washington, DC The Summer 2022 event will include a moderated discussion with Jon Lieber, Managing Director, US of Eurasia Group, and Justin Gest, Associate Professor at George Mason University’s Schar School of Policy and Government, hosted by Cliff Young, […]

Madams of DC Walking Tour

Willard Hotel 1401 Pennsylvania Ave. NW, Washington, DC, United States

Off the Mall Tours welcomes you on the most unique walking tour in Washington, DC! Washington experienced an unprecedented rise in prostitution during and after the Civil War. During this period, Pennsylvania Avenue became DC's most notorious red light district, from the ramshackle "boarding houses" of Murder Bay to the glamorous pleasure houses of Marble […]

$15 – $25

SummerFest Event Series

The Plaza - Tyson Corner VA

The Plaza annual SummerFest activities will keep visitors entertained all summer with a variety of programs for everyone. The SummerFest lineup includes: ● Ping Pong, Bingo, and Cornhole Happy Hour tournaments on Tuesday nights ● Kids Concert Series, second Wednesday of the month, mid-morning ● Earl’s Happy Hour on The Plaza on Wednesday nights ● […]

Free

SAAM ARCADE

Kogod Courtyard

SAAM Arcade returns to the Kogod Courtyard for a day full of new games from indie developers along with classic arcade and console games from MAGFest ! Join us as we celebrate Color, Line, and Form and the ways these essential art elements show up in video games. Independent developers will display their games in […]

Free

Harlem Renaissance in DC Walking Tour

Howard Theater 620 T St NW, Washington, DC, DC, United States

This walking tour will take you on a winding journey through an era in which the U Street neighborhood of Washington, DC was the center of a rise in African American music and intellectualism. The sound of jazz was everywhere, Langston Hughes and Jean Toomer were upcoming writers and poets, and an effort to document […]

$15 – $25

Summer Saturdays: Historic Games

Tudor Place

This summer, families with children of all ages are invited to explore all that the garden at Tudor Place has to offer in a special weekly program. Each week will focus on a new feature of our garden with a mini-lesson and a craft to take home. Meet old friends and make new ones while […]

$3 – $10

Aru Dell’Arte: Ode In Free Verse

Atlas Performing Arts Center 1333 H Street NE, Washington, DC, United States

ODE IN FREE VERSE Verse 1 – Piazzolla Live by New Trifilio Tango Trio Verse 2 – Requiem Today Choreography/Scenario by Olga Aru and performed by Aru Dell’Arte This sophisticated performance dares to provoke your imagination. First Verse represents Emmanuel Trifilio and The New Trifilio Tango Trio playing the music of Astor Piazzolla. The passion, […]

Georgetown Walking Tour: Murals and Public Art

Join Dwane Starlin, Georgetown resident and certified tour guide, on this tour of Georgetown’s murals and public art! After seeing all of the most Instagram-able spots the neighborhood has to offer, end your tour with a sweet treat from Georgetown Cupcake. Tour begins at the corner of Wisconsin Ave and Reservoir Road NW and concludes […]

$25

History of Black Georgetown Walking Tour

3206 O Street NW Georgetown, DC 3206 O Street NW, Washington, DC, United States

Someone visiting Georgetown today may see it as another wealthy enclave in a continuously gentrifying Washington, DC. However, this charming area that boasts high-end shopping and gourmet restaurants has a diverse past. At one point African Americans counted for as much as 30% of the Georgetown population. Descendants of enslaved peoples and free black folk […]

$15 – $25

Georgetown Sunset Cinema

Georgetown Waterfront Park K and Water Streets NW, Washington, DC, United States

Washington, D.C. (May 17, 2022) – After a two-year hiatus, the Georgetown Sunset Cinema outdoor movies series — hosted by the Georgetown Business Improvement District (BID) — will make its way back to Georgetown Waterfront Park this summer. Free and open to the public, the six-week series will feature “Fan Favorites” on Tuesday nights from August […]

Propelling Voice with ReVision Dance Company

Dance Place

Experience contemporary modern dance company, ReVision, in this family-friendly, interactive work, focused on themes of individuality, community, and support! Join us this summer for Family Art Moments (FAM) live and in-person for the first time at venues throughout the D.C. Metro Area! Explore a variety of art forms including singing, music-making, dance, and theatre in […]

Emma Stevenson Cowan: A Shift In Focus

7300 MacArthur Blvd / Glen Echo, MD 20812 7300 MacArthur Blvd / Glen Echo, MD 20812, Glen Echo, MD, United States

Description: The Park View Gallery presents A Shift in Focus, a solo show of work by artist Emma Stevenson Cowan. The exhibition features a collection of landscape paintings - a departure from the artist’s text-based work. Opening Reception: Friday, August 5, 2022, 6 - 8 pm. Artist Statement My current body of work is an […]

Free

Legacy: A Celebration, Wearable Expression in Time

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

Description: The Popcorn Gallery presents Legacy: A Celebration, Wearable Expression in Time, a collection of new, wearable works by Blair Anderson, founder of SilverWorks Studio & Gallery in historic Glen Echo Park. Anderson uses metals, gemstones, and found objects to tell her stories. Opening Reception: Friday, August 5, 2022, 6 - 8 pm. Artist Statement […]

Free

Watch the River Flow

The Athenaeum 201 Prince Street, Alexandria, VA, United States

Performance in response to NVFAA’s Potomac River Life Jane Franklin Dance returns to the Athenaeum with new works that respond to the current exhibit Potomac River Life. In celebration of the 50th anniversary of the enactment of the Clean Water Act, The Athenaeum Gallery features DC, Virginia, and Maryland artists whose works explore the Potomac […]

$10 – $20

Summer Saturdays: Architecture

Tudor Place

This summer, families with children of all ages are invited to explore all that the garden at Tudor Place has to offer in a special weekly program. Each week will focus on a new feature of our garden with a mini-lesson and a craft to take home. Meet old friends and make new ones while […]

$3 – $10

Namaste at the Yards

Sundeck at the Yards 355 Water St. SE, Washingon, DC, United States

WHAT: The Yards, D.C.’s most exciting waterfront neighborhood for living, dining, shopping and relaxing, is inviting guests to start their mornings with free yoga classes, every Tuesday in August! Led by yoga and meditation instructor, Calm with Carlyn, these summer morning sessions will be sure to add balance to your routine all month long. There’s […]

NMWA xChange: Recent Acquisitions—Curators’ Choice

National Museum of Women in the Arts 1250 New York Avenue NW

WHATNMWA xChange: Recent Acquisitions—Curators’ ChoiceThe National Museum of Women in the Arts (NMWA) monthly talk show connects viewers to the museum and its mission to champion women artists. On this episode, Virginia Treanor, NMWA associate curator, and Adrienne L. Gayoso, senior educator, are joined by their colleagues, Orin Zahra, assistant curator, and Hannah Shambroom, exhibition […]

Silver Dog Days of Summer

Silver American Brasserie

Silver American Brasserie in Cathedral Commons is Celebrating Dog Days of Summer with Pups on the Patio Every Thursday WASHINGTON, Aug. 5, 2022—Silver, American Brasserie (3404 Wisconsin Ave., N.W.) welcomes dogs on its patio any day of the week with special activities and promotions on Thursdays throughout the month of August from 4 to 7 […]

NMAAHC Inaugural Hip-Hop Block Party

National Museum of African American History and Culture

The Smithsonian’s National Museum of African American History and Culture (NMAAHC) will host its inaugural Hip-Hop Block Party Saturday, Aug. 13, to celebrate the first anniversary of the release of the Smithsonian Anthology of Hip-Hop and Rap. The event will feature performances by local and national talent, presentations and activities that explore hip-hop music’s origins and […]

Summer Saturdays: Seeds

Tudor Place

This summer, families with children of all ages are invited to explore all that the garden at Tudor Place has to offer in a special weekly program. Each week will focus on a new feature of our garden with a mini-lesson and a craft to take home. Meet old friends and make new ones while […]

$3 – $10

SummerFest Event Series

The Plaza- Tyson Corner VA, United States

Summer Concert Series: Dates: June 25, July 16, August 13 7PM – 9PM Join Tysons Corner Center on a tour through the decades! Listen to your favorite songs on the plaza while enjoying drinks and takeout from our plaza retailers. These events are free to attend. Jun 25- 2000’s So Fetch Jul 16- 90’s JParis […]

Free

2nd Annual Family Reunion at Salamander Hotels & Resorts

Salamander Resort & Spa 500 N Pendleton St, Middleburg, VA, United States

CARLA HALL, MASHAMA BAILEY, AND RODNEY SCOTT AMONG TOP TALENT TO BE FEATURED AT "THE FAMILY REUNION" CELEBRATING DIVERSITY IN HOSPITALITY  Packages and tickets available on May 10 for second annual event taking place August 18-21 in Virginia and presented by Kwame Onwuachi in collaboration with FOOD & WINE and Sheila Johnson’s Salamander Hotels & Resorts  (New York, NY, […]

Classic Wines of California Charity Tasting

Top of the Town 1400 14th St. North, Arlington, VA, United States

You are invited to a special evening showcasing small, family owned, artisan wineries from California’s finest wine regions. The opportunity to engage with and buy from this many high-end wine producers in one room is unparalleled. These independent producers typically only have wines available in their tasting rooms or their allocation lists, and we’re bringing […]

SummerFest Event Series

The Plaza - Tyson Corner VA

The Plaza’s annual SummerFest activities will keep visitors entertained all summer with a variety of programs for everyone. The SummerFest lineup includes: ● Ping Pong, Bingo, and Cornhole Happy Hour tournaments on Tuesday nights ● Kids Concert Series, second Wednesday of the month, mid-morning ● Earl’s Happy Hour on The Plaza on Wednesday nights ● […]

Free

What is Tantra

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

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 special practice that harnesses the power of our imagination and the power of Buddha’s blessings to quickly lead us to a state of permanent peace and happiness. Buddha […]

$7.50 – $15

Dolley Day

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

Join us as we celebrate the anniversary of Dolley Madison’s flight from the White House to Dumbarton House in 1814. During the War of 1812, the British burned the White House and Capitol buildings. After directing enslaved individuals to save precious documents and paintings from the White House, Dolley fled the fire and the British. […]

Free

Summer Saturdays: Outdoor Art

Tudor Place

This summer, families with children of all ages are invited to explore all that the garden at Tudor Place has to offer in a special weekly program. Each week will focus on a new feature of our garden with a mini-lesson and a craft to take home. Meet old friends and make new ones while […]

$3 – $10

DHH Dance Collaborative presents: Unspoken

Atlas Performing Arts Center 1333 H Street NE, Washington, DC, United States

DHH Dance Collaborative continues to merge into a casual, but committed, performance-based dance company, for adult dancers of varying levels. The DHH dancers are back for a seventh season, and excited to bring excitement, cutting-edge choreography, and heartfelt passion, to the stage, once again, as they present a showcase of new works; choreographed, staged and […]

$25

Dumbarton at Dusk: Madison Squeeze

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

See Dumbarton House in a whole new light by joining us for a party the likes of which Washington hasn’t seen in 200 years! During her husband’s presidency, Dolley Madison was famous for her weekly “squeezes”- a party that combined the political hob-knobbing of presidential levees with the social niceties of the first ladies weekly […]

Free

The Outsider

The Keegan Theatre 1742 Church Street, NW, Washington, DC, DC, United States

Ned Newley doesn’t even want to be governor. He’s terrified of public speaking, and his poll numbers are impressively bad. To his ever-supportive Chief of Staff, Ned seems destined to fail. But political consultant Arthur Vance sees things differently: Ned might be the worst candidate to ever run for office. Unless the public is looking […]

$45 – $55

Labor Day Arts Show

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

The 51st Annual Labor Day Art Show at Glen Echo Park will be held in the historic Spanish Ballroom from Saturday, September 3 through Monday, September 5, 2022 from 12pm to 6pm. Presented by the Glen Echo Park Partnership for Arts and Culture, the exhibition and sale — one of the largest art shows in […]

Free

Labor Day Art Show

7300 MacArthur Blvd / Glen Echo, MD 20812 7300 MacArthur Blvd / Glen Echo, MD 20812, Glen Echo, MD, United States

The 51st Annual Labor Day Art Show at Glen Echo Park will be held in the historic Spanish Ballroom from Saturday, September 3 through Monday, September 5, 2022 from 12pm to 6pm. Presented by the Glen Echo Park Partnership for Arts and Culture, the exhibition and sale — one of the largest art shows in […]

Free

Profs & Pints DC: Putin’s Endgame

Little Penn Coffeehouse 801 E Street, NW, Washington, DC, United States

Profs and Pints DC presents: “Putin’s Endgame,” a look at the Russian president’s long-term foreign policy objectives, with Michael Kimmage, professor of history at Catholic University, fellow at the German Marshall Fund, and former U.S. State Department planner for Russia and Ukraine. It is not an overstatement to stay that what’s on the mind of […]

$12. – $13

DC Bike Ride

West Potomac Park 121 West Basin Drive SW, Washington, DC

DC BIKE RIDE ANNOUNCES RETURN OF FALL EVENT DC’s Biggest Celebration of Cycling Returns To The Roads This September WASHINGTON, D.C. - July 7, 2022 - The DC Bike Ride, presented by CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield and Events DC, is pleased to announce its return to the streets of Washington D.C. this fall. The region’s only […]

The DC Bike Ride Returns

DC BIKE RIDE ANNOUNCES RETURN OF FALL EVENT DC’s Biggest Celebration of Cycling Returns To The Roads This September WASHINGTON, D.C. - July 7, 2022 - The DC Bike Ride, presented by CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield and Events DC, is pleased to announce its return to the streets of Washington D.C. this fall. The region’s only […]

Profs & Pints DC: The Six Wives of Henry VIII

Little Penn Coffeehouse 801 E Street, NW, Washington, DC, United States

Profs and Pints DC presents: “The Six Wives of Henry VIII,” with Amy Leonard, associate professor of history at Georgetown University and scholar of women during the early modern period. “Divorced, beheaded, died; divorced, beheaded, survived.” This six-word rhyme is often all anyone knows or remembers about the six wives of Henry the Eighth. It’s […]

$12. – $13

Tudor Tots: Why do Leaves Change Colors?

Tudor Place

Join us for our first Tudor Tots program of the fall season. Young learners aged 18 months to 4 years and their caregivers learn about changing leaves and other clues that signal the coming of Fall. Enjoy a group reading of a book on changing leaves, create a fall themed craft and sing songs to […]

$5

Profs & Pints DC: Prosecuting the Former President

Little Penn Coffeehouse 801 E Street, NW, Washington, DC, United States

Profs and Pints DC presents: “Prosecuting the Former President,” a look at the criminal-law case against Donald Trump with constitutional law expert and ABC legal contributor Professor Kim Wehle of the University of Baltimore School of Law and American University's Washington College of Law. The week of August 8th was perhaps one of the gravest […]

$12. – $13