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Smithsonian’s National Portrait Gallery Announces Upcoming Exhibitions through Winter 2023 I Dream a World: Selections from Brian Lanker's Portraits of Remarkable Black Women Part I: July 8, 2022–Jan. 29, 2023 […]
"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 […]
Local Flavor/Local Artists -2nd Annual DMV Exhibition March 9th - April 6th, 2024 - Opening Reception: Saturday, March 9th 3-5pm Georgetown Spring Arts Walk: Saturday, March 23rd 12-5pm Calloway Fine […]
Top 5 historic venues to explore - in the world! -Smithsonian.com Merging the cultural richness of Asia and Washington, DC, this exhibit showcases the diverse beauty and creativity that the […]
Spring Break is taking flight at The Capital Wheel every day from March 22 to April 1. A perfect day trip down to spin on The Capital Wheel, take in […]
Spring Break is taking flight at The Capital Wheel every day from March 22 to April 1. A perfect day trip down to spin on The Capital Wheel, take in […]
When: Friday, March 29 through Monday, April 1 Friday, March 29 and Saturday, March 30 from 9am to 7pm Sunday, March 31 and Monday, April 1 from 9am to 4pm Top 5 historic venues to explore - in the world! -Smithsonian.com Don your favorite Easter bonnet and attire (you could win a prize!) and celebrate […]
Cleaning out her grandmother’s home, Ellen Rabinowitz discovers the photograph of an anonymous soldier tucked away in a box of keepsakes. And so begins Unknown Soldier, a sweeping, elegiac musical from Daniel […]
Profs and Pints DC presents: “Understanding D.C.’s War Memorials,” a guide to the backstories and deeper meanings of iconic sites on the National Mall, with Christopher Hamner, associate professor of history at George Mason University and author of Enduring Battle: American Soldiers in Three Wars, 1776-1945. Most memorials offer a straightforward story about their subject. […]
Join us for a conversation between César Cuauhtémoc García Hernández, author of Migrating to Prisons and Welcome the Wretched: In Defense of the “Criminal Alien” and Adina Appelbaum, Program Director, Immigration Impact Lab.
Join us for a conversation between César Cuauhtémoc García Hernández, author of Migrating to Prisons and Welcome the Wretched: In Defense of the “Criminal Alien” and Adina Appelbaum, Program Director, Immigration Impact Lab.
Profs and Pints DC presents: “Rethinking Sanctions,” an evidence-based look at a common foreign-policy tool, with Narges Bajoghli, assistant professor of Middle East Studies at Johns Hopkins University’s School of Advanced International Studies and co-author of How Sanctions Work: Iran and the Impact of Economic Warfare. The United States stands out among the world’s nations […]
Hyatt Regency Chesapeake Bay Golf Resort, Spa and Marina is hosting “Walk-In Wednesdays” hiring events every Wednesday between 2 p.m. and 4 p.m. At the events, interested applicants will be […]
Hyatt Regency Chesapeake Bay Golf Resort, Spa and Marina is hosting “Walk-In Wednesdays” hiring events every Wednesday between 2 p.m. and 4 p.m. At the events, interested applicants will be […]
Profs and Pints DC presents: “Raccoons Unmasked,” with John Hadidian, urban wildlife expert and instructor in natural resources for Virginia Tech. Biologist John Hadidian spent more than 10 years hot […]
S&R Evermay invites you to Spring Open Studios at The Fillmore School on April 21st. The Fillmore School Studio Prize Artists will open their spaces to the community for viewing […]
Bank of America, Merrill and Bank of America Private Bank credit and debit cardholders can receive FREE general admission to one of Washington, DC’s most in-demand cultural attractions Saturday and […]
Bank of America, Merrill and Bank of America Private Bank credit and debit cardholders can receive FREE general admission to one of Washington, DC’s most in-demand cultural attractions Saturday and […]
Celebrate spring and DC’s beloved cherry blossoms with a festive family workshop cohosted by the Smithsonian’s National Museum of Asian Art and the Smithsonian American Art Museum. This hands-on preservation workshop […]
Bank of America, Merrill and Bank of America Private Bank credit and debit cardholders can receive FREE general admission to one of Washington, DC’s most in-demand cultural attractions Saturday and […]
There was huge admiration for all things Japanese in the second half of the nineteenth century both in Europe and America. In this talk, senior lecturer, David Gariff, explores the late nineteenth-century vogue […]
Director Kinuyo Tanaka’s first film in both color and Cinemascope is an epic about a woman caught in the torrents of history. Based on the memoirs of Hiro Saga, The […]
Join us for a tour of In the Library: Latin American Architecture in Circulation. This exhibition explores the transformation of buildings in Latin American through colonialism, independence, and contemporary history, […]
When their Editor-in-Chief gets caught using some unexpected profanity, the employees of Webster’s Dictionary find themselves at the center of an internet uprising over gender and obscenity in the age […]
With Girls of the Night, director Kinuyo Tanaka reunited with screenwriter Sumie Tanaka to explore the reformation of prostitutes. The film follows Kuniko (Hisako Hara), an escort who enters a […]
As part of the “What Makes Us Human in the Age of AI” series co-organized by the Georgetown Humanities Initiative and the Center for Digital Ethics, a conversation with NYT […]
Profs and Pints DC presents: “Shogun and Samurai,” a look at warriors and their leaders in feudal Japan, with Constantine Vaporis, historian and founder of the Asian Studies program at […]
Profs and Pints DC presents: “The Treason of Benedict Arnold,” an in-depth look at one of America’s most despised figures, with Richard Bell, professor of history at the University of […]
On April 9th, 2024, Mason Chamber Singers, under the direction of Dr. Lisa Billingham, and in collaboration with Mason School of Engineering, College of Humanities and Social Sciences, Mason faculty […]
Hyatt Regency Chesapeake Bay Golf Resort, Spa and Marina is hosting “Walk-In Wednesdays” hiring events every Wednesday between 2 p.m. and 4 p.m. At the events, interested applicants will be […]
Hyatt Regency Chesapeake Bay Golf Resort, Spa and Marina is hosting “Walk-In Wednesdays” hiring events every Wednesday between 2 p.m. and 4 p.m. At the events, interested applicants will be […]
This happy hour is calling for some fine wines and even finer tunes! Blow off some steam with wine specials and live entertainment at Lady Madison: THIS WEEK’S FEATURE Pinot […]
Join Sitar Arts Center on Wednesday, April 10 at 6:30 PM to celebrate Jazz Appreciation Month with legendary jazz producer Omrao Brown, our featured guest for the second installment of […]
Printmaking is magic! Well, kind of - sometimes it can feel like magic when you have the ability to take your original drawings and designs and reproduce them in infinite variations! This course is designed as an entry point into the fun and versatile world of printmaking beyond what is typically offered in school curriculum. […]
Join Etai for a hands-on printmaking experience using a print press, specially designed for kids and teens, and unleash your creativity! Printmaking is magic! Well, kind of - sometimes it can feel like magic when you have the ability to take your original drawings and designs and reproduce them in infinite variations! This course is […]
Join the Smithsonian American Art Museum for a docent-led virtual tour designed for participants who are blind or have low vision. Discover highlights from the collection through rich verbal descriptions […]
This eight-week class is an introduction to intaglio printmaking with a press, designed to familiarize students with a broad spectrum of techniques and materials for intaglio printmaking without acid or ferric chloride. Each class session will include a step-by-step instructor demo, relevant examples from historical and contemporary print artists, and time for students to develop […]
Join Faith and Stephen Brown to celebrate their major gift of Amish quilts to the Smithsonian American Art Museum with an in-depth tour of Pattern and Paradox: The Quilts of […]
Empowering Parents, Celebrating Families, Supporting Health! Join us for a panel of experts, baby wearing demonstrations, healthy meal demonstrations, connections to local resources and baby item giveaways. There will be […]
Empowering Parents, Celebrating Families, Supporting Health! Join us for a panel of experts, baby wearing demonstrations, healthy meal demonstrations, connections to local resources and baby item giveaways. There will be […]
Profs and Pints DC presents: “When Washington Burned,” a detailed look at the devastating 1814 British attack on the Capitol, with Denver Brunsman, associate professor of history at George Washington […]
Join us for an unforgettable evening of music with your United States Navy Band, led by guest conductor Dr. Rebecca Phillips. This special concert, taking place on April 12, 2024, […]
Embark on a musical odyssey at the Opening Concert of WoCo Fest 2024: Evolve! Be dazzled with a world-premiere performance by Thalea String Quartet, a charming Bandoneon and cello duo, […]
World Premiere of a new Play! Western civilization collapses during an economic upheaval. Pestilence, violence and war drive people away from the cities. Mary and Joe survive in the sand-dunes desalinating sea water with a ramshackle still Joe has devised. They eat insects and any scarce crustaceans they are able to scavenge. Their love is […]
Come out one and all to join this scenic, flat 5k in the heart of DC near the nation’s Capitol! Runners will receive a Finisher’s Medal, Technical (Drifit) Event Shirt […]
Come out one and all to join this scenic, flat 5k in the heart of DC near the nation’s Capitol! Runners will receive a Finisher’s Medal, Technical (Drifit) Event Shirt […]
Join us for the second annual Georgetown Flower Tour on April 13. Visit Georgetown Main Street local businesses to build a bouquet. The Flower Tour is part of Georgetown Main […]
Love Under the Crucifix is a film about the tragic love of Ogin, the daughter of a master of the Japanese tea ceremony (Sado), and a Christian Samurai lord, Takayama […]
Experience the harmonious blend of nature and music at the enchanting meadow concert hosted at Tregaron Conservatory. Nestled amidst a picturesque landscape, the air fills with the mesmerizing sounds of […]
Calloway Fine Art & Consulting is pleased to showcase the recent works of Matt Langley and Karen Sharer. Color is the thread that connects these two abstract artists. The styles differ but the color sensibility in their work is equally stunning. Together, Langley and Scharer's exhibition will be a beautiful complement of color.
Rev. Cornwell of Dumbarton United Methodist Church, author of "Daring Adventures: Helping Gender-Diverse Kids and Their Families Thrive" will appear with Dr. Matt Salmon, author of "Pride & Prejudice: Healing […]
Join musicians of Capital City Symphony for an evening of extraordinary chamber music. This special program celebrates the rich talent in our very own orchestra, and features original musical compositions […]
A season celebrating excellent women in music comes to a stunning conclusion with Diane Schuur, the incomparable jazz vocalist and pianist. With an incredible twenty-six albums under her belt, not […]
In this workshop, founder Hailey Rohn of Wildry will lead participants in creating ornaments made of pressed flowers in delicate glass frames. Wildry's mission is to create one-of-a-kind, beautiful floral […]
Honor D.C. Emancipation Day with a walking tour that starts where Black Washingtonians originally celebrated their freedom from enslavement: Franklin Park in downtown D.C. Starting in 1866, thousands of Black […]
Join the Portrait Gallery’s Senior Curator of Photographs Ann Shumard for a lively tour of “Star Power: Photographs from Hollywood’s Golden Age by George Hurrell.” These vintage prints from the […]
Celebrate the electrifying finale of WoCo Fest 2024: Evolve with jazz legend, Terri Lyne Carrington. Terri Lyne is a four-time Grammy Award-winning drummer, producer, and educator, and has performed on […]
Three-part film series. Free. Registration required. Since the early 1990s, Cauleen Smith has created over two dozen short films and videos that move between genres and media with remarkable fluidity […]
Profs and Pints DC presents: “The Secrets of Runes,” on the origins, development, and interpretation of the runic script, with Lilla Kopár, runologist and a professor of medieval literature and […]
Join multidisciplinary artist Spencer Finch in conversation with Sarah Newman, SAAM’s James Dicke Curator of Contemporary Art. Finch is best known for his large-scale, site-specific works that explore changing landscapes, […]
Join multidisciplinary artist Spencer Finch in conversation with Sarah Newman, SAAM’s James Dicke Curator of Contemporary Art. Finch is best known for his large-scale, site-specific works that explore changing landscapes, […]
How can video and other types of moving images be portraits? Explore this question and more with Charlotte Ickes, the Portrait Gallery’s curator of time-based media art and special projects. […]
Profs and Pints DC presents: “Cosmic Blasts,” a look at extreme events in our universe, with Alexander J. van der Horst, associate professor of astrophysics at George Washington University, teacher […]
Hyatt Regency Chesapeake Bay Golf Resort, Spa and Marina is hosting “Walk-In Wednesdays” hiring events every Wednesday between 2 p.m. and 4 p.m. At the events, interested applicants will be […]
Visit SAAM and experience the museum's free and new AR experience, "The Temple of Invention", now available to visitors from April 18 through May 16, 2024. Before it was an art museum, the Smithsonian American Art Museum’s historical building showcased ingenuity through the display of thousands of patent models. Known as a “temple of invention,” […]
Celebrate a uniquely American art form with Take 5: Jazz at SAAM, a series of free, live performances in the Kogod Courtyard with North Carolina native percussionist Tyler Leak. Having […]
Competitive Edge EQ is thrilled to announce the launch of the Inaugural Annual Community Legacy Awards on April 18, 2024, at The Country Club at Woodmore, a prestigious event that […]
Spring Into Wellness: Join us for lots of fun and wellness information for the entire family. The event will have a Game Truck, Moon Bounce, Face Painting, and Giveaways.
Spring Into Wellness: Join us for lots of fun and wellness information for the entire family. The event will have a Game Truck, Moon Bounce, Face Painting, and Giveaways.
Did you know that you can have a personal experience of inner peace and joy through meditation? Join us for an evening with Self-Realization Fellowship monk Brother Govindananda that explores […]
“An exciting, boundary-defying performer – Pine displays a power and confidence that puts her in the top echelon.” – The Washington Post Violinist Rachel Barton Pine inspires audiences worldwide with artistic […]
The Art of Entertaining is the inaugural tablescapes event presented by the Junior League of Washington. Immerse yourself in a showcase of captivating table designs and demonstrations, designed to inspire […]
Join the Smithsonian's Anacostia Community Museum on Saturday April 20th as we Honor and Celebrate our Earth! Meet community partners, enjoy family friendly maker activities, and learn more about plant […]
Join the National Portrait Gallery and the Smithsonian American Art Museum and craft workshops while you learn how art and science can help protect the earth. Attendees of all ages […]
Join SAAM and the National Portrait Gallery to celebrate Earth Day! Enjoy musical performances from Bash the Trash and other acts to learn how art and science can help protect […]
Join us for a post-screening discussion with filmmaker Luke Fowler, in person. Drawing on a wealth of unseen archival material, including sound recordings, film rushes, offcuts and unpublished notebooks, Luke […]
Creator and performer Adil Mansoor invites his Pakistani mother to translate Antigone into Urdu as means of exploring the tensions between family and faith. Should he keep his queerness buried […]
Commemorate Earth Day with the music of the Tesla Quartet. Tesla’s project, Rising Tides, inspired in part by the effect of climate change on the Chesapeake Bay Watershed, is both […]
Completed five decades after Bach’s death, Die Schöpfung (The Creation) offers a significant milestone in the development of the oratorio genre. Strongly influenced by Handel’s definitive examples of the high […]
Jewelers'Werk Galerie is pleased to present "Complementary," an exhibition of new and recent work by artist-jeweler Sarah King. The show opens on Saturday, April 27, 2024 and will remain on […]
Profs and Pints DC presents: “How Friendship Evolved in Nature,” an Earth Day talk on the biological origins of our social bonds, with Riva Riley, affiliate assistant professor of biology […]
Families come in all different shapes and sizes, but they all share a deep love for one another. Young learners aged 18 months to four years old will explore the […]
Celebrate Earth Day at the National Portrait Gallery with our happy hour trivia night. Together with our friends from New Columbia Pub Quiz, we will test your knowledge of climate […]
Profs and Pints DC presents: “Good, Evil, and Dune,” an exploration of the hit sci-fi franchise as epic without a hero, with Peter Herman, former lecturer of theology and religious […]
Hear about the discovery of the location of a possible enslaved home space in the orchard at Tudor Place. Kerri Barile Tambs of Dovetail Cultural Resource Group walks us through […]
Hear about the discovery of the location of a possible enslaved home space in the orchard at Tudor Place. Kerri Barile Tambs of Dovetail Cultural Resource Group walks us through […]
LEGOLAND New York is encouraging families to take a new kind of PTO…play time off…so they’re giving families a chance to visit the park on them. Starting this week, visitors […]
LEGOLAND New York is encouraging families to take a new kind of PTO…play time off…so they’re giving families a chance to visit the park on them. Starting this week, visitors […]
LEGOLAND New York is encouraging families to take a new kind of PTO…play time off…so they’re giving families a chance to visit the park on them. Starting this week, visitors […]
Hyatt Regency Chesapeake Bay Golf Resort, Spa and Marina, announces a unique brunch for Mother Day’s. The meal will take place in the resort’s newly-renovated Waters Edge Grill and will […]
Join us for an in-depth presentation focused on Black Latinx artists whose work takes on erasure and exclusion as legacies of colonization. The lecture explores the idea of “making as […]
Enjoy a night of DIY crafting, drinks, and fun at DC’s original craft happy hour. Learn how to make felt and yarn pom poms to fashion your own strand of […]
The Washington Informer BRIDGE invites the public to its free, ticketed Earth Day Creative Salon, which will take place from 6 PM to 9 PM on Thursday, April 25, at […]
The Washington Informer BRIDGE invites the public to its free, ticketed Earth Day Creative Salon, which will take place from 6 PM to 9 PM on Thursday, April 25, at […]
The Washington Informer BRIDGE invites the public to its free, ticketed Earth Day Creative Salon, which will take place from 6 PM to 9 PM on Thursday, April 25, at […]
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 […]
In September 2021, The Metropolitan Opera reopened after being closed for over a year and kicked off its season with Terence Blanchard’s Fire Shut Up In My Bones—the first work […]
The Best Buddies Friendship Walk in Washington, DC is an unforgettable event held on the iconic National Mall! Join us for a day filled with joy, inclusivity, and the spirit […]
Book Hill Park Please join us on Saturday, April 27 9AM to 11:00 AM for the Book Hill Park Spring Clean Up at the intersection of Reservoir and Wisconsin, just […]
Ardbeg Masters of Smoke Tour Comes to Washington, DC Where there is smoke there is Ardbeg Single Malt Scotch Whisky. Ardbeg revered by connoisseurs around the world as the peatiest […]
