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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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 Amish Women. The Browns will be joined by Leslie Umberger, SAAM's curator of folk and self-taught art, as they lead a discussion about Amish quilts […]
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 FREE Giant Good Gift Cards, while supplies last so be sure to arrive and take part in the fun!
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 FREE Giant Good Gift Cards, while supplies last so be sure to arrive and take part in the fun! The event will be held at […]
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, and so much more to discover. The opening concert will highlight a vast array of talented DC-based musicians that capture the imagination, with something for […]
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 […]
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 Street's Second Saturday program, have a look at our website for additional discounts and experiences happening April 13. What is the Flower Tour? Visit a […]
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 talented musicians whose songs resonate with the chirping birds and gentle breeze. This unique fusion of serene ambiance and music creates an ethereal atmosphere, where […]
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 […]
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 to mention two GRAMMY wins, Ms. Schuur is a clear leader in her field. She has made eleven appearances as Johnny Carson's guest on NBC's […]
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 studied with legendary creatives such as saxophonist Branford Marsalis, percussionist Ali Jackson, and bassist Aaron Mills, Leak has managed to cultivate a lane of his […]
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 aims to honor and celebrate individuals who have made a significant impact on the Washington Metropolitan area. These awards recognize outstanding achievements in sports, education, […]
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 excellence, boundless energy, unforgettable interpretations, and passion for philanthropy. Through her Rachel Barton Pine Foundation, she has championed, commissioned, and created educational materials to support […]
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 can enjoy nature-themed activities and there will be face painting for children 12 and under. A scavenger hunt in the galleries features works from both […]
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 the earth. Attendees can also enjoy nature-themed crafts and coloring pages as well as face painting for those ages 12 and under. A scavenger hunt […]
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 Fowler’s new feature film focuses on Margaret Tait, one of Scotland’s most enigmatic filmmakers. The film takes one of Tait’s unrealized scripts for Channel 4 […]
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 from his devout Muslim mother? Through Greek tragedy, teachings from the Quran, and audio conversations with his mother, Mansoor creates this theatrical blend of lecture […]
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 a reaction to climate change and a meditation on the rich wonders of our planet that the group strives to protect and preserve. The program […]
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 Baroque, Haydn’s Creation conveys Gottfried van Swieten’s German libretto in sharp musical focus, with vivid characterizations of the creation story described in the book of […]
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 view until May 18, 2024. The title primarily refers to the pieces being made in series with their variations talking to one another, as well […]
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 superheroes and Mother Nature. Questions will be inspired by the museum’s collection "Forces of Nature: Voices that Shaped Environmentalism.” Our free collections-themed trivia game can […]
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 to the following LEGO Discovery Centers can compete in an in-store hunt for a LEGO-made football and scan a secret QR code for the chance […]
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 to the following LEGO Discovery Centers can compete in an in-store hunt for a LEGO-made football and scan a secret QR code for the chance […]
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 to the following LEGO Discovery Centers can compete in an in-store hunt for a LEGO-made football and scan a secret QR code for the chance […]
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 feature a blend of coastal cuisine and delicious breakfast favorites. The brunch will take place on Sunday, May 12 between 10:30 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. […]
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 action” and the provocative and transformative role art and scholarship can play in this conversation. About the presenter Adriana Zavala is associate professor at Tufts […]
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 garland. Enjoy light food, and beverages provided by ANXO cider. Light snacks, crafting materials, two drinks, and after-hours access to the Renwick Gallery are included […]
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 Hill Prince (1337 H St NE), a lively Black-owned neighborhood bar on the iconic H Street corridor. Aligning with EARTHDAY.ORG's 2024 initiative, this year's Earth […]
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 Hill Prince (1337 H St NE), a lively Black-owned neighborhood bar on the iconic H Street corridor. Aligning with EARTHDAY.ORG's 2024 initiative, this year's Earth […]
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 tells us about an ever-changing culture in the United States. Elizabeth Fair, Smithsonian Institution Predoctoral Fellow, discusses Kay Sekimachi and Bob Stocksdale’s Marriage in Form. […]
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 by an African American composer in the institution’s 138 years (the work was commissioned and premiered by the Opera Theatre of St. Louis). Based on […]
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 […]
A FREE day of indoor and outdoor art programming organized by American University Museum at the Katzen Art Center, The Kreeger Museum, Dumbarton Oaks, Jackson Art Center, Addison/Ripley Fine Art, Klagsbrun Studios and Georgetown University Art Galleries
Do the art loop of NW DC! Join participating locations for a free day of indoor and outdoor arts programming.
Join us for a festival event in celebration of Glen Echo Park's 103-year-old Dentzel Carousel as it opens for the season! In addition to riding the carousel, families are welcome to enjoy many other FREE activities throughout the Park including live music & performances, a spring parade and maypole celebration, kids' arts & crafts, open […]
Our doors are open for a weekend of art, Saturday, April 27, 11 - 4 pm and Sunday, April 28, 12 - 4 pm. Saturday, Jackson is a stop on DO THE LOOP, an afternoon of art open houses in Northwest DC, including Jackson Art Center, the Katzen Art Center, The Kreeger Museum, Dumbarton Oaks, […]
Our doors are open for a weekend of art, Saturday, April 27, 11 - 4 pm and Sunday, April 28, 12 - 4 pm. Saturday, Jackson is a stop on DO THE LOOP, an afternoon of art open houses in Northwest DC, including Jackson Art Center, the Katzen Art Center, The Kreeger Museum, Dumbarton Oaks, […]
Join us for a post-screening discussion with director Maria Niro and artist Krzysztof Wodiczko, in person. Internationally renowned artist Krzysztof Wodiczko has dedicated his work and life to denouncing militarization and war. Maria Niro’s recent documentary, The Art of Un-War, follows Wodiczko’s trajectory from his birth in Warsaw during World War II and his expulsion […]
“I couldn’t help but equate Anna Geniushene’s seasoned pianism to Cliburn at his best.” - Gramophone Van Cliburn International Piano Competition Silver Medalist (2022) Anna Geniushene wowed audiences with everything you expect from an accomplished pianist: a powerful sound, technical precision, emotional depth, yet she had a notably carefree ease belying the immense difficulty of […]
The Gala supports the mission of The Inn to provide “A Place Like Home” to children, teens, and young adults with rare and serious diseases whose best hope for a diagnosis or treatment is an NIH clinical research study. An Evening for Hope highlights The Inn’s role as a partner in hope and discovery with […]
The Lombardi Gala is an annual event dedicated to raising funds for cancer research for Georgetown University’s Lombardi Comprehensive Cancer Center. This event features a cocktail reception, silent auction, awards presentation, and much more. Proceeds from the Gala directly fund world-class research leading to clinical trials and innovative new treatments that change the lives of […]
Which Way is Mecca? highlights inspiring, hilarious, and moving stories by eight Muslim storytellers. Trues tales about friendship, family, food, music, and more that celebrate the DMV’s diverse Muslim population
France and Washington, DC have a very special connection, and Off the Mall Tours is offering a walking experience in honor of the French Market, that will show the many ways in which our Gallic friends have influenced the neighborhood of Georgetown. This 1.5 hour walk introduces you to how Georgetown played host to a […]
France and Washington, DC have a very special connection, and Off the Mall Tours is offering a walking experience in honor of the French Market, that will show the many ways in which our Gallic friends have influenced the neighborhood of Georgetown. This 1.5 hour walk introduces you to how Georgetown played host to a […]
Just in time for the Georgetown French Market, join Off the Mall Tours for a special Gallic-themed walking tour! France and Washington, DC have a very special connection, and Off the Mall Tours is offering a walking experience that will show the many ways in which our Gallic friends have influenced the neighborhood of Georgetown. […]
Duke Ellington’s music is one of the cornerstones of jazz. He is considered the greatest jazz composer of the 20th century. Before he achieved fame in Harlem nightclubs and eventually […]
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 […]
TWO SHOWS ONLY: Sunday, April 28 & Sunday, May 5 at 2pm — Tour (self-guided): 2pm — Magic Show: 3pm in the Secret Gatehouse — Cash Bar ABOUT RICH BLOCH One of the busiest corporate entertainers in the world — Richard Bloch is a frequent headliner on Las Vegas and Atlantic City stages. He is […]
It’s Earth Month! In conjunction with the Portrait Gallery’s “Forces of Nature: Voices that Shaped Environmentalism” exhibition, Moveius Contemporary Ballet will present “Glacier: A Climate Change Ballet.” Moveius works at the intersection of policy and performance, creating a path for ballet to speak to contemporary issues and stories. In 2018, the company’s “Glacier” became the […]
The GenOUT Youth Chorus, under the direction of GMCW Associate Conductor C. Paul Heins, will present its annual Youth Invasion concert in the Lang Theatre of Atlas Performing Arts Center. This year, GenOUT will collaborate with the chorus of Jackson-Reed High School, under the direction of Ronté Pierce. The concert will include songs such as “The Rainbow […]
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 […]
Explore performance as a way of knowing with award-winning actress, playwright, and professor Anna Deavere Smith. Since 1980, Smith has been interviewing Americans through her project “On the Road: A Search for American Character,” which she eventually developed into a new form of theater. Delivered with segments of performance, these lectures will examine materials collected […]
Composed of actual letters between renowned poets Elizabeth Bishop and Robert Lowell, Dear Elizabeth intimately reimagines a correspondence between two of the greatest poets of the 20th century, shedding light on the vulnerability of artistic creation and the enduring power of friendship. Directed by Holly Twyford and featuring celebrated local actors and alumni of Woolly’s […]
“Here is an orchestra that is not only very brilliant – it doesn’t have any weaknesses at all. They are enormously spontaneous and emotional performers, playing every concert like it could be their last. They give everything, more than a hundred percent.” – Gramophone Sir Simon Rattle makes his first visit to Washington, D.C., in […]
Capital Harvest Market (CHoP), a weekly downtown market, opens for a 16th season on Wednesday, May 1, 2024. Explore a vibrant array of specialty foods, take a culinary tour around […]
Join senior curator Virginia Mecklenburg for a highlights tour of SAAM's exhibition Fighters for Freedom: William H. Johnson Picturing Justice. Painted in the mid-1940s, these images honor the stories of African American historical figures who worked to bring peace to the world while facing the realities of racism, oppression, and violence. Learn more about the […]
Join friends and fans of The Keegan Theatre for a social evening of trivia… for cheaters! Bring a team and compete to be named the brainiest theater lovers in the city — or cheat your way to the top by buying cheats along the way! Complimentary pizza, wings, and snacks provided, plus your first drink […]
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, […]
For over 200 years, Peter family members served and volunteered in five wars, stretching from the War of 1812 to World War II. Some found themselves far from home, volunteering […]
During Latin Restaurant Weeks, participating restaurants, food trucks, and culinary businesses offer mouth-watering specials for you to enjoy. From delectable prix fixe menus to super sweet deals, it’s a great […]
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 Alley, all within sight of the Capitol. Also, a new profession for women was rising, […]
