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National Museum of American History March Events

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

Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg “Great Americans” Medal Posthumous Presentation March 30; 6:30 p.m. ET Virtual Event, Free with Registration:  https://smithsoniannmah.swoogo.com/RBG  The late Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg, recognized for her groundbreaking commitment to gender equity and human rights, will posthumously receive the National Museum […]

Capital Harvest on the Plaza (CHoP)

Ronald Reagan Building and International Trade Center 1300 Pennsylvania Ave., Washington, DC, United States

Capital Harvest on the Plaza (CHoP) farmer’s market reopens Friday, May 6 for its 14th season. The market will offer fresh and seasonal fruits, vegetables, plants, and animal proteins along […]

Free

September at Hillwood

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

On View Grace of Monaco: Princess in Dior Through January 8, 2023 Fashion and mementos from the legendary life of Princess Grace of Monaco are on view in North America for the first time at Hillwood, celebrating her dedicated relationship with haute couturier Christian Dior. The special exhibition Grace of Monaco: Princess in Dior explores the longstanding […]

National Philharmonic October and November Full Concert Schedule

National Philharmonic

October and November 2022 Full Concert Schedule: Sunday, October 16, 2022 at 2:00 p.m. at AMP by Strathmore A Very Silly VaudevilleLuke Frazier, conductor A Very Silly Vaudeville, an original […]

National Museum of Women in the Arts Fall Events

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

Women, Arts, and Social Change ProgramsThe Tea: Like WaterFriday, October 7, 12–1 p.m.OnlineBaltimore-based musician Like Water is featured in this monthly online series where women musicians perform original work via […]

Washington Performing Arts 2022-2023 Season Schedule

WASHINGTON PERFORMING ARTS 2022/23 SEASONCHRONOLOGICAL SCHEDULE Hazel Scott 101st Birthday Celebration DANCE THEATRE OF HARLEM Virginia Johnson, artistic director FRI, OCT 7, 8 PM SAT, OCT 8, 2 PM & 8 […]

The Washington Ballet 2022-2023 Season

The Washington Ballet

Productions to include: NEXTsteps/NEW WORKS THE NUTCRACKER BALANCHINE! AURORA’S WEDDING + BALANCHINE THE SLEEPING BEAUTY Pre-season activities include The Washington Ballet’s first summer residency at the Chautauqua Institute and a […]

National Air & Space Museum’s “Nation of Speed”

National Air and Space Museum National Air and Space Museum, efferson Drive, Åland Islands

"Nation of Speed"National Air and Space MuseumOpens Oct. 14, 2022For more information: https://www.si.edu/exhibitions/nation-speed%3Aevent-exhib-6030The new gallery "Nation of Speed" explores the deep-rooted connection between people and machines through the history they made together. This […]

Imagination Stage: 6 Shows for 2022-2023

Imagination Stage 4908 Auburn Avenue, Bethesda, MD, United States

Imagination Stage Announces Six Shows for 2022-2023   BETHESDA, MD (June 14, 2022). Imagination Stage™, the metro DC region’s largest professional theatre for young audiences, announces its six shows for […]

The National Philharmonic 2022-2023 Season

Strathmore

Featuring: World-premiere works by Henry Dehlinger and Adolphus Hailstork Choral-orchestral masterpieces by Hector Berlioz, George Frideric Handel,Johann Sebastian Bach, and Carl Orff Symphonies by Joseph Bologne, Chevalier de Saint-Georges,Louise Farrenc, […]

GAY MEN’S CHORUS OF WASHINGTON, DC ANNOUNCES ITS 2022-2023 SEASON 

Capital One Hall Tysons Corner, Virginia

CELEBRATING PHENOMENAL WOMEN  Judy  Whitney  Dolly  The Holiday Show – a tribute to female composers and arrangers Spring Affair – Annual Gala Youth Invasion - GenOUT (Washington DC): The Gay Men’s Chorus of Washington DC’s (GMCW) […]

Elegies: A Song Cycle

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

ELEGIES is a celebration of life and music, penned by Tony Award-winning composer and lyricist William Finn (Falsettos, A New Brain, The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee), which commemorates the lives of people both real and fictional with rousing theatricality and unforgettable songs. From Finn’s friends, to his mother, to his dogs, to the […]

$60

November at Hillwood

November   On View   Grace of Monaco: Princess in DiorThrough January 8, 2023 Fashion and mementos from the legendary life of Princess Grace of Monaco are on view in North America for the first time at Hillwood, celebrating her dedicated relationship with haute couturier Christian Dior. The special exhibition Grace of Monaco: Princess in Dior explores […]

Profs & Pints DC: A Portrait of Picasso

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

Profs and Pints DC presents: “A Portrait of Picasso,” a look at the art and life of one of the twentieth century’s most important and prolific artists, with Lisa Lipinski, assistant professor of art history at the George Washington University’s Corcoran School of the Arts and Design. Pablo Picasso was both celebrated and incredibly influential, […]

$12. – $13

11th American Healthcare Summit

San Francisco, US San Francisco, USA, San Francisco, United States

Welcome to the 11th American Healthcare Summit which will take place on November 15-17, 2022 in San Francisco, USA. We hope the #AmericanHealthcareSummit unites diverse researches and case studies from all over the world, in parallel sessions while offering many networking and publishing opportunities. Discover the latest trends and challenges in the field at this […]

$399

11th American Healthcare Summit

Best Western Plus Grosvenor Hotel United States, San Francisco, United States

Welcome to the 11th American Healthcare Summit which will take place on November 15-17, 2022 in San Francisco, USA. We hope the #AmericanHealthcareSummit unites diverse researches and case studies from all over the world, in parallel sessions while offering many networking and publishing opportunities. Discover the latest trends and challenges in the field at this […]

$399

11th American Healthcare Summit

San Francisco, US San Francisco, USA, San Francisco, United States

Welcome to the 11th American Healthcare Summit which will take place on November 15-17, 2022 in San Francisco, USA. We hope the #AmericanHealthcareSummit unites diverse researches and case studies from all over the world, in parallel sessions while offering many networking and publishing opportunities. Discover the latest trends and challenges in the field at this […]

$399

11th World Nursing, Healthcare Management and Patient Safety Conference

San Francisco, US San Francisco, USA, San Francisco, United States

On behalf of the Nursing, Healthcare Management and Patient Safety Committee, it gives us a great pleasure to announce 11NHPSUCG2022 Conference scheduled on November 15-17, 2022 in San Francisco, USA. Our Healthcare Gathering aims to bring all the Directors, Specialists, Professors, Doctors, Scientists, Academicians, Nurses, Healthcare Professionals, Students, Researchers, Business World leading Nursing Practitioners, Clinical […]

$399

Sanctuary City

Arena Stage at the Mead Center for American Theater 1101 Sixth Street SW, Washington D.C., DC, United States

Pulitzer Prize winner Martyna Majok brings us the powerful story of two young DREAMers who fight to establish a place for themselves in America, the only country they know as home. Poignant, timely, and highly theatrical, Sanctuary City illuminates the triumphs and challenges these lifelong friends face, and how much they are willing to risk for each […]

$56 – $95

Sanctuary City

Arena Stage at the Mead Center for American Theater 1101 Sixth Street SW, Washington D.C., DC, United States

Pulitzer Prize winner Martyna Majok brings us the powerful story of two young DREAMers who fight to establish a place for themselves in America, the only country they know as home. Poignant, timely, and highly theatrical, Sanctuary City illuminates the triumphs and challenges these lifelong friends face, and how much they are willing to risk for each […]

$56 – $95

Virtual Teacher Workshop: Build SEL (Social and Emotional Learning) Skills

Smithsonian American Art Museum F Street and 8th Street NW, Washington DC, DC, United States

People are all different. Our bodies, families, beliefs, abilities, and experiences vary, sometimes making communication difficult. Artwork can often communicate what we do not have the words for across cultures and differences. In this virtual workshop, practice multiple approaches and gain new differences. In this virtual workshop, practice multiple approaches and gain new resources for […]

Free

Profs & Pints DC: CSI Then and Now

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

Profs and Pints DC presents: “CSI Then and Now,” with Dr. Victor Weedn, forensic pathologist, attorney, lecturer at George Washington University and the University of Maryland-Baltimore, and deputy medical examiner in the District of Columbia’s Office of the Chief Medical Examiner. Murder has been a crime throughout history and in all civilizations, and where there’s […]

$12. – $13

Clarice Smith Distinguished Lectures in American Art: Julia Bryan-Wilson: Embellished Legacies

Smithsonian American Art Museum F Street and 8th Street NW, Washington DC, DC, United States

Scholar Julia Bryan-Wilson considers how women of color artists like Pacita Abad and Rosie Lee Tompkins have used embellishment as a strategy to blur the lines between function and decor. Her talk examines how these artists' practice of intricately adorning domestic objects can expand our understanding of women's work. Bryan-Wilson's 2017 book Fray: Art and […]

Free

Sanctuary City

Arena Stage at the Mead Center for American Theater 1101 Sixth Street SW, Washington D.C., DC, United States

Pulitzer Prize winner Martyna Majok brings us the powerful story of two young DREAMers who fight to establish a place for themselves in America, the only country they know as home. Poignant, timely, and highly theatrical, Sanctuary City illuminates the triumphs and challenges these lifelong friends face, and how much they are willing to risk for each […]

$56 – $95

Naked Mole Rat Gets Dressed: the Rock Experience at Imagination Stage

BETHESDA, MD (October 13, 2022). Imagination Stage™, the metro DC region’s largest professional theatre for children, welcomes audiences celebrating Thanksgiving, Hanukkah, Kwanzaa, Christmas, and New Years to the omni-festive musical Naked Mole Rat Gets Dressed: the Rock Experience, based on Mo Willems’ best-selling 2009 picture book Naked Mole Rat Gets Dressed. The show runs November […]

Washington Association of Black Journalists’ Special Honors Gala

Washington Association of Black Journalists to Host "Special Honors Gala" Event to Recognize the Achievements of Notable Journalists and Communications Professionals The Washington Association of Black Journalists (WABJ) today announced the winners of its first annual "Special Honors Awards." All awards will be presented at the Special Honors Gala, to be held at 6:00 pm […]

Visiting Artists Series: Erika Ranee

Katzen Arts Center 4400 Massachusetts Ave NW, Washington, United States

American University's Studio Art MFA program presents visiting artist Erika Ranee. Ranee has exhibited her multilayered abstract paintings nationally and internationally. She says, "Like pages from a journal, each artwork is an exercise in pushing paint around to articulate a time capsule on canvas."

Free

Profs & Pints DC: Dopamine, the Devil and Angel in Your Brain

Hill Center at the Old Naval Hospital 921 Pennsylvania Ave SE, Washington, DC, United States

Profs and Pints DC presents: “Dopamine, the Devil and Angel in Your Brain,” with Dr. Daniel Z. Lieberman, scholar of addiction and mood disorders, former professor of psychiatry and behavioral sciences at George Washington University, and co-author of the international bestseller The Molecule of More. Fully understanding our behavior means understanding dopamine, a brain chemical […]

$12. – $13

Sanctuary City

Arena Stage at the Mead Center for American Theater 1101 Sixth Street SW, Washington D.C., DC, United States

Pulitzer Prize winner Martyna Majok brings us the powerful story of two young DREAMers who fight to establish a place for themselves in America, the only country they know as home. Poignant, timely, and highly theatrical, Sanctuary City illuminates the triumphs and challenges these lifelong friends face, and how much they are willing to risk for each […]

$56 – $95

Art Bites Gallery Talk

Smithsonian American Art Museum F Street and 8th Street NW, Washington DC, DC, United States

Join SAAM's research fellows for this lunchtime series of gallery talks as they share new discoveries about artworks on view. Learn the stories behind these objects and how each one tells us about America's ever-changing culture. Fellow Amy E. Crum discusses Margarita Cabrera's White Coffee Maker (2011).

Free

Foxtrot Market Bethesda Opening Day Party

Foxtrot Market 7262 Woodmont Avenue, Bethesda, MD, United States

Join Foxtrot on Friday, November 18 from 4-7 PM to celebrate the grand opening of its Bethesda location with an evening of local eats, live music and free Foxtrot merch. Foxtrot is redefining convenience for the modern consumer, marrying the best of neighborhood retail and e-commerce technology to create a community of discovery. Foxtrot storefronts […]

Georgetown’s Little Folks School Celebrates 50 Years

Little Folks School

The school will mark this milestone with an Anniversary Gala on Friday, November 18, 2022 at the Anderson House. The event is Roaring 20s themed - fitting for this golden anniversary - and promises to be a glittery, fantastic evening. Little Folks School (3247 Q St) is devoted to the needs of the whole child with […]

Sanctuary City

Arena Stage at the Mead Center for American Theater 1101 Sixth Street SW, Washington D.C., DC, United States

Pulitzer Prize winner Martyna Majok brings us the powerful story of two young DREAMers who fight to establish a place for themselves in America, the only country they know as home. Poignant, timely, and highly theatrical, Sanctuary City illuminates the triumphs and challenges these lifelong friends face, and how much they are willing to risk for each […]

$56 – $95

Hayes Piano Series – Vikingur Ólafsson

The Kennedy Center

Sat, Nov 19, 2pm Kennedy Center Terrace Theater “Iceland’s Glenn Gould” (New York Times) brings his trademark finesse and subtlety to this Hayes Piano Series recital based on his acclaimed 2021 recording, Mozart & Contemporaries.

Sanctuary City

Arena Stage at the Mead Center for American Theater 1101 Sixth Street SW, Washington D.C., DC, United States

Pulitzer Prize winner Martyna Majok brings us the powerful story of two young DREAMers who fight to establish a place for themselves in America, the only country they know as home. Poignant, timely, and highly theatrical, Sanctuary City illuminates the triumphs and challenges these lifelong friends face, and how much they are willing to risk for each […]

$56 – $95

Juniors: Roaring Twenties

Tudor Place

Travel back in time to learn about the women who lived and worked at Tudor Place 100 years ago. Tour Tudor Place to learn about Caroline Peter and Nellie English before creating your own 1920s character. This program is perfect for girls and troops who want to explore local history and think imaginatively. It fulfills […]

$10

O! What a Beautiful City

Washington National Cathedral 3101 Wisconsin Ave. NW, Washington, DC, United States

From vibrant neighborhoods and peaceful parks to enlightening museums and lasting monuments to our Nation’s history, Washington, DC is brimming with harmony and life. O! What a Beautiful City is a tribute of gratitude to the community that we have called home since our founding in 1965. In this program, we honor composers, their works, […]

Ariel Quartet

3133 Dumbarton Street NW, Washington DC 3133 Dumbarton Street NW, Washington, DC, United States

Formed in Israel as teenagers over two decades ago, Ariel Quartet is distinguished by its virtuosity, probing musical insight, and impassioned, fiery performances. Program includes Haydn, Bartok and Schubert.

Sanctuary City

Arena Stage at the Mead Center for American Theater 1101 Sixth Street SW, Washington D.C., DC, United States

Pulitzer Prize winner Martyna Majok brings us the powerful story of two young DREAMers who fight to establish a place for themselves in America, the only country they know as home. Poignant, timely, and highly theatrical, Sanctuary City illuminates the triumphs and challenges these lifelong friends face, and how much they are willing to risk for each […]

$56 – $95

Just For Us

Woolly Mammoth Theatre Company

BY AND STARRING ALEX EDELMAN | DIRECTED BY ADAM BRACE JUST FOR US takes the audience through hilarious anecdotes from Alex Edelman’s life — his Olympian brother AJ, an unconventional holiday […]

$30 – $67

Temple Sinai Chanukah Mart

temple sinai 5100 Military Rd., Washington, DC, United States

Temple Sinai's Chanukah Mart is back! Sunday Nov. 20th from 9am - 4pm. Find all your holiday gifts with 30+ favorite and new vendors! Come dine on the delicious food – latkes, sufganiyot, stuffed cabbage, kugel, spanakopita, chopped liver, bagels, homemade baked goods (good for Thanksgiving)! Pre-order to take home stuffed cabbage, latkes, kugel, spanakopita, […]

Free

Christmas at Gaylord National Resort featuring ICE!

Gaylord National Resort and Convention Center 201 Waterfront Street, National Harbod, MD, United States

ICE! returns this holiday season at Gaylord National Resort. Explore scenes from a beloved classic Christmas film in the massive display carved from over 2 million pounds of ice by […]

Sanctuary City

Arena Stage at the Mead Center for American Theater 1101 Sixth Street SW, Washington D.C., DC, United States

Pulitzer Prize winner Martyna Majok brings us the powerful story of two young DREAMers who fight to establish a place for themselves in America, the only country they know as home. Poignant, timely, and highly theatrical, Sanctuary City illuminates the triumphs and challenges these lifelong friends face, and how much they are willing to risk for each […]

$56 – $95

American University Symphonic Band

Katzen Arts Center 4400 Massachusetts Ave NW, Washington, United States

The AU Symphonic Band presents an eclectic variety of selections spanning the Band literature, ranging from century-old classics to relatively unknown contemporary works by living composers. A large ensemble of about fifty musicians, the Symphonic Band regularly prepares and performs some of the most demanding works available in the Band repertoire. Matthew Brown, conductor.

$10

Profs & Pints DC: The Peopling of Polynesia

Hill Center at the Old Naval Hospital 921 Pennsylvania Ave SE, Washington, DC, United States

Profs and Pints DC presents: “The Peopling of Polynesia,” a look at how ancient voyagers discovered and settled the islands of the Pacific, with Justin M. Jacobs, professor of history at American University and scholar of the history of archaeology and of the travels of Captain Cook. Nearly every inhabitable island throughout the vast Pacific […]

$12 – $15

Men and Women of the Gospel Choir 30th Anniversary Celebration

Cultural Arts Center, Montgomery College 7995 Georgia Ave, Silver Spring, MD, United States

Sun, Nov 20, 5pm Montgomery College Cultural Arts Center The “MWOTG” presents an evening of inspiration, celebration, and commemoration as the choir marks 30 years of sharing the power of gospel music with audiences across the Washington metro area.

Profs & Pints DC: America’s Food Fights—a History

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

Profs and Pints DC presents: “America’s Food Fights—a History,” a look back through time at the political battles that shaped how our nation eats, with Allen Pietrobon, professor of Global […]

$12 – $15

Sanctuary City

Arena Stage at the Mead Center for American Theater 1101 Sixth Street SW, Washington D.C., DC, United States

Pulitzer Prize winner Martyna Majok brings us the powerful story of two young DREAMers who fight to establish a place for themselves in America, the only country they know as home. Poignant, timely, and highly theatrical, Sanctuary City illuminates the triumphs and challenges these lifelong friends face, and how much they are willing to risk for each […]

$56 – $95

Sanctuary City

Arena Stage at the Mead Center for American Theater 1101 Sixth Street SW, Washington D.C., DC, United States

Pulitzer Prize winner Martyna Majok brings us the powerful story of two young DREAMers who fight to establish a place for themselves in America, the only country they know as home. Poignant, timely, and highly theatrical, Sanctuary City illuminates the triumphs and challenges these lifelong friends face, and how much they are willing to risk for each […]

$56 – $95

Sanctuary City

Arena Stage at the Mead Center for American Theater 1101 Sixth Street SW, Washington D.C., DC, United States

Pulitzer Prize winner Martyna Majok brings us the powerful story of two young DREAMers who fight to establish a place for themselves in America, the only country they know as home. Poignant, timely, and highly theatrical, Sanctuary City illuminates the triumphs and challenges these lifelong friends face, and how much they are willing to risk for each […]

$56 – $95

‘ICE!’ IS BACK! GAYLORD NATIONAL RESORT’S BELOVED ARCTIC HOLIDAY TRADITION RETURNS AFTER TWO-YEAR HIATUS

Gaylord National Resort and Convention Center 201 Waterfront Street, National Harbod, MD, United States

 Gaylord National Resort invites guests to “freeze the day” this Christmas season as the hotel’s beloved longtime holiday tradition, ICE!, returns November 25 through December 31 after a two-year hiatus. Using […]

Sanctuary City

Arena Stage at the Mead Center for American Theater 1101 Sixth Street SW, Washington D.C., DC, United States

Pulitzer Prize winner Martyna Majok brings us the powerful story of two young DREAMers who fight to establish a place for themselves in America, the only country they know as home. Poignant, timely, and highly theatrical, Sanctuary City illuminates the triumphs and challenges these lifelong friends face, and how much they are willing to risk for each […]

$56 – $95

Sanctuary City

Arena Stage at the Mead Center for American Theater 1101 Sixth Street SW, Washington D.C., DC, United States

Pulitzer Prize winner Martyna Majok brings us the powerful story of two young DREAMers who fight to establish a place for themselves in America, the only country they know as home. Poignant, timely, and highly theatrical, Sanctuary City illuminates the triumphs and challenges these lifelong friends face, and how much they are willing to risk for each […]

$56 – $95

GLOW Returns to Georgetown November 26 – January 22  

Georgetown

  The two-month seasonal celebration expands for its eighth edition, with public light art installations throughout the commercial district.  Washington, D.C. (September 29, 2022) – GLOW - the popular holiday celebration in Georgetown featuring outdoor public light art installations - returns for its eighth edition, with works lit from 5 p.m. – 10 p.m. nightly from Saturday, November […]

Sanctuary City

Arena Stage at the Mead Center for American Theater 1101 Sixth Street SW, Washington D.C., DC, United States

Pulitzer Prize winner Martyna Majok brings us the powerful story of two young DREAMers who fight to establish a place for themselves in America, the only country they know as home. Poignant, timely, and highly theatrical, Sanctuary City illuminates the triumphs and challenges these lifelong friends face, and how much they are willing to risk for each […]

$56 – $95

Sanctuary City

Arena Stage at the Mead Center for American Theater 1101 Sixth Street SW, Washington D.C., DC, United States

Pulitzer Prize winner Martyna Majok brings us the powerful story of two young DREAMers who fight to establish a place for themselves in America, the only country they know as home. Poignant, timely, and highly theatrical, Sanctuary City illuminates the triumphs and challenges these lifelong friends face, and how much they are willing to risk for each […]

$56 – $95

Sanctuary City

Arena Stage at the Mead Center for American Theater 1101 Sixth Street SW, Washington D.C., DC, United States

Pulitzer Prize winner Martyna Majok brings us the powerful story of two young DREAMers who fight to establish a place for themselves in America, the only country they know as home. Poignant, timely, and highly theatrical, Sanctuary City illuminates the triumphs and challenges these lifelong friends face, and how much they are willing to risk for each […]

$56 – $95

Profs & Pints DC: The Rise of the GOP’s Extremists

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

Profs and Pints DC presents: “The Rise of the GOP’s Extremists,” a historical look at how the Republican Party’s fringe became its mainstream, with Matthew Dallek, political historian, professor of political management at George Washington University’s College of Professional Studies, and author of the forthcoming Birchers: How the John Birch Society Radicalized the American Right. […]

$12 – $15

Washington Performing Arts Presents: Tenthing

Sixth & I Synagogue 600 I St NW, Washington, D.C., United States

Ring in the season with a festive blend of holiday favorites and brass classics! Enjoy a sizzling, toe-tapping start to your holiday season with the energetic sound of tenThing. Led by the “sparkling, passionate, and highly virtuosic” (BBC) Norwegian trumpeter Tine Thing Helseth, the 10-piece, all-female brass band (whose name is pronounced “ten ting”) take the Sixth […]

$35

Profs & Pints DC: Let’s Talk about Kanye

metrobar dc 640 Rhode Island Ave NE, Washington, DC, United States

Profs and Pints DC presents: “Let’s Talk about Kanye,” a scholarly look at celebrity and race in America, with Joshua K. Wright, associate professor of history at Trinity Washington University and author of “Wake Up, Mr. West”: Kanye West and the Double Consciousness of Black Celebrity. Americans are obsessed with celebrities! How many hours a […]

$12 – $15

GALA FILM FEST: Latin American Innovation

GALA Hispanic Theatre

November 30 – December 4, 2022 Washington, D.C. – GALA continues its 47th season with its 11th annual Film Festival celebrating innovation by Latin American filmmakers. The festival gives voice […]

December at Hillwood Estate, Museum and Gardens

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

December   On View   Grace of Monaco: Princess in DiorThrough January 8, 2023 Fashion and mementos from the legendary life of Princess Grace of Monaco are on view in North America for the first time at Hillwood, celebrating her dedicated relationship with haute couturier Christian Dior. The special exhibition Grace of Monaco: Princess in Dior explores […]

National Portrait Gallery Announces Public Programs (Dec-Feb)

National Portrait Gallery 8th and F Streets NW, Washington, DC, United States

Weekend Workshops Select Saturdays, Dec. 3, 10 & 17, Jan. 7, 14, 21 & 28, Feb. 4, 11 & 25 11:30 a.m.–noon Select Sundays, Dec. 4, 11 & 18, Jan. […]

Being and Belonging | DC Premiere at the Studio House at Walbridge with the Humanities Truck and special guests Cathy Fink & Marcy Marxer, performing songs about the AIDS Quilt

David Bethuel Jamieson Studio House at Walbridge 3229 WALBRIDGE PL, NW, Washington, DC, United States

The Washington, DC premiere of Being and Belonging, a program of seven short videos from VisualAIDS highlighting under-told stories of HIV and AIDS from the perspective of artists living with […]

Free

PLAYING BURTON

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

PLAYING BURTON is a fascinating one-man play about the storied life of international star of stage and screen, Richard Burton. It offers a penetrating look at the notorious actor’s life—from […]

$25 – $35

The Tea: B-FLY with the National Museum of Women in the Arts

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

WHATThe Tea: B-FLYJoin the National Museum of Women in the Arts (NMWA) for The Tea, a series of virtual live performances by women musicians. Hailing from the West Coast, B-FLY […]

THE HOLIDAY SHOW

Lincoln Theatre

DECEMBER 3, 9, & 11, 2022 Lincoln Theatre Our popular holiday extravaganza returns with an all-new edition. Sparkly snow, dancers, over-the-top costumes, and more are in store from GMCW — […]

The Christmas Formal 2022

Marriott in Georgetown 1221 22nd St NW, Washington, DC, DC, United States

A high-end holiday gala at the Marriott in Georgetown on Saturday, December 3rd! Think fun and fancy: black tie attire, DJ and dancing the entire evening, 2 free drinks (one […]

Holiday Tea & Tour

Tudor Place

Explore holiday traditions from 1880 with this special tea and tour.

$40 – $45

What’s New in Family Tree Maker – A Q&A discussion

online MD, United States

Join us for a live Q and A discussion to answer all your questions about Family Tree Maker, the latest version, updates, features and more. This is an interactive session. […]

A Celtic Christmas

3133 Dumbarton Street NW, Washington DC 3133 Dumbarton Street NW, Washington, DC, United States

Winter sweetness and surprise are in the air as our holiday season officially gets underway with A Celtic Christmas, a happy homecoming of old friends bringing together the evocative sounds […]

National Presbyterian Church presents a free concert by the US Navy Sea Chanters

National Presbyterian Church 4101 Nebraska Ave. NW, Washington, DC, United States

On December 5, National Presbyterian Church is pleased to host the Sea Chanters, the United States Navy’s official chorus. All are invited to this free concert! For more information, please visit https://nationalpres.org/event/seachanters/. Can’t attend in person? Please join us on our Watch page to view this event online. The ensemble will perform a variety of […]

Free

Candlelight Tour

Tudor Place

Discover how those who lived and worked at Tudor Place celebrated Christmas in 1880 through this special evening program.

$15 – $25

Mark G. Meadows

3133 Dumbarton Street NW, Washington DC 3133 Dumbarton Street NW, Washington, DC, United States

Mark G. Meadows is a man on a mission. The acclaimed jazz composer, pianist, music director, vocalist, jazz instructor, and actor creates a unifying sound that breaks through social barriers. […]

Wreath Workshop: Historic Greenery

Tudor Place

Celebrate the holidays with your own wreath. Craft a beautiful, historic decoration with your own festive mix of fresh-cut greens from heirloom plants like holly, pine, cedar, magnolia and cypress. No experience required. Workshop registration includes instruction and all materials needed for one wreath per participant. Note: Capacity is limited and pre-registration is required.

$45 – $55

Wreath Workshop: Historic Greenery

Tudor Place

Celebrate the holidays with your own wreath. Craft a beautiful, historic decoration with your own festive mix of fresh-cut greens from heirloom plants like holly, pine, cedar, magnolia and cypress. No experience required. Workshop registration includes instruction and all materials needed for one wreath per participant. Note: Capacity is limited and pre-registration is required.

$45 – $55

Christmas Legend – Modern Nutcracker Ballet

Source Theater 1835 14th Street NW, WASHINGTON, DC, United States

Once upon a time - more then magic was about to happen the night before Christmas. This show presents themes of human compassion, love, and friendships while spinning a well-known […]

$33

More Than I Should

Theatre on the Run 3700 S Four Mile Run Drive, Arlington, VA, United States

Premier and recent works by five choreographers Jane Franklin Dance returns to Theatre on the Run with More Than I Should exploring themes of vulnerability, balance and control, progression, self-awareness […]

$21

Helicon: Winter Solstice

3133 Dumbarton Street NW, Washington DC 3133 Dumbarton Street NW, Washington, DC, United States

A feast of Celtic dance rhythms in a sensually captivating fusion of seasonal Irish, Scottish, French Canadian, Appalachian, Bluegrass and other world music in a hypnotic, unforgettable mix. Mount Helicon, […]

Season of Hope

DAR Constitution Hall 1776 D St NW, Washington, DC, United States

Celebrate the Holidays with The United States Air Force Band The United States Air Force Band is excited to return to DAR Constitution Hall to present “Season of Hope,” on […]

Free

DC’s Different Drummers Holiday Concert

Church of the Reformation 212 E Capitol St NE, Washington, DC, United States

Join DC’s Different Drummers in their first concert of the new season. Wear your holiday sweaters and enjoy some holiday music with performances from the Jazz Band, Symphonic Band and […]

Free

A Celtic Christmas

3133 Dumbarton Street NW, Washington DC 3133 Dumbarton Street NW, Washington, DC, United States

Winter sweetness and surprise are in the air as our holiday season officially gets underway with A Celtic Christmas, a happy homecoming of old friends bringing together the evocative sounds […]

Tudor Tots: What Winter Holidays Do You Celebrate?

Tudor Place

The winter season is filled with so many different holidays; come learn how different people celebrate during this time of year. Young learners aged 18 months to 4 years and their caregivers will explore the traditions of Christmas, Hanukkah and Kwanza. Play games that are associated with the different celebrations, enjoy a group story about […]

$5

An Irish Carol

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

An original work by Keegan favorite Matthew J. Keenan, AN IRISH CAROL is an homage to Dickens’ classic – told as only the Irish can. This comic and touching play, […]

$50

A Candlelight Christmas

Strathmore

Led by Dr. Eugene Rogers and featuring performances at the Kennedy Center and The Music Center at Strathmore, this family tradition returns with popular carols and holiday favorites performed by […]

$19 – $81

A Candlelight Christmas

Kennedy Center Concert Hall

performances at the Kennedy Center and The Music Center at Strathmore, this family tradition returns with popular carols and holiday favorites performed by the full chorus, Stafford High School (KC […]

$19 – $109

Gingerbread Workshop

Tudor Place

Follow the gumdrops to Tudor Place for a family-friendly gingerbread house workshop. Enjoy a brief, kid-friendly tour of Tour Place focusing on holiday traditions & architecture. Then, build your own house, cottage or mansion at the gingerbread workshop. For families with children of all ages. For reservations for groups of 10 or more, email education@tudorplace.org. […]

$5 – $20

Gingerbread Workshop

Tudor Place

Follow the gumdrops to Tudor Place for a family-friendly gingerbread house workshop. Enjoy a brief, kid-friendly tour of Tour Place focusing on holiday traditions & architecture. Then, build your own house, cottage or mansion at the gingerbread workshop. For families with children of all ages. For reservations for groups of 10 or more, email education@tudorplace.org. […]

$5 – $20

A Candlelight Christmas

Kennedy Center Concert Hall

Led by Dr. Eugene Rogers and featuring performances at the Kennedy Center and The Music Center at Strathmore, this family tradition returns with popular carols and holiday favorites performed by […]

$19 – $109

Wreath Workshop: Historic Greenery

Tudor Place

Celebrate the holidays with your own wreath. Craft a beautiful, historic decoration with your own festive mix of fresh-cut greens from heirloom plants like holly, pine, cedar, magnolia and cypress. No experience required. Workshop registration includes instruction and all materials needed for one wreath per participant. Note: Capacity is limited and pre-registration is required.

$45 – $55

Wreath Workshop: Historic Greenery

Tudor Place

Celebrate the holidays with your own wreath. Craft a beautiful, historic decoration with your own festive mix of fresh-cut greens from heirloom plants like holly, pine, cedar, magnolia and cypress. No experience required. Workshop registration includes instruction and all materials needed for one wreath per participant. Note: Capacity is limited and pre-registration is required.

$45 – $55

A Candlelight Christmas

Kennedy Center Concert Hall

Led by Dr. Eugene Rogers and featuring performances at the Kennedy Center and The Music Center at Strathmore, this family tradition returns with popular carols and holiday favorites performed by […]

$19 – $109

O Night Divine! Christmas Music with Choral Arts

Kennedy Center Concert Hall

Embrace the magic of the Christmas season from the sheer excitement of a morning in community with one another to the snowy lilts of a lullaby. The radiant voices of the Chorus accompanied by the lush sound of a full orchestra and bass-baritone soloist Carl DuPont capture the serene and the joyous with the season’s […]

A Candlelight Christmas

Strathmore

Led by Dr. Eugene Rogers and featuring performances at the Kennedy Center and The Music Center at Strathmore, this family tradition returns with popular carols and holiday favorites performed by […]

$19 – $81