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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 […]

Tuan Andrew Nguyen: The Island

Smithsonian American Art Museum 800 G Street Northwest, Washington, DC, DC, United States

Artist Tuan Andrew Nguyen creates multimedia installations that blend fact, memory, myth, and mysticism and use lush imagery to draw out these entanglements. By digging deep into archives and collaborating […]

Free

Storytelling 101 Course: Tuesdays – Starting Tuesday, September 17th

Veterans Plaza: 1 Veterans Pl, Silver Spring, MD 20910 Veterans Plaza: 1 Veterans Pl, Silver Spring, MD 20910, Silver Spring, MD, United States

Turn your life experiences into meaningful content with the help of Story District's master coaches. In this highly personalized and interactive 7-week course, you'll learn how to connect to an audience with confidence, authenticity, humor, and depth. Schedule Weekly on Tuesdays from 6:30-8:30 pm at Silver Spring Civic Center (unless otherwise noted) - Week 1: […]

$597.00

The Woman in Black

A lawyer obsessed with a curse that he believes has been cast over him and his family by the spectre of a Woman in Black engages a skeptical young actor to help him tell his terrifying story and exorcise the fear that grips his soul. It all begins innocently enough, but then, as they reach […]

$44 – $54

The Cashmere Sale Pop Up

7770 Woodmont Ave, Bethesda, MD 20814 7770 Woodmont Avenue, Bethesda, Maryland, United States

Please stop by our pop up between October 20th and December 13 and shop high quality cashmere at reasonable prices.

Conversations at The Kreeger Museum

The Kreeger Museum

Conversations, a program for individuals with mild to moderate memory disorders and their caregivers, provides a forum for dialogue and connection through art and music. Each hour-long program includes an interactive gallery talk and a musical component. The experience is designed to stimulate reflection, reduce stress, and increase communication and sociability.

Free

Fall Festival on Woodrow Wilson Plaza

Woodrow Wilson Plaza, Ronald Reagan Building and International Trade Center 1300 Pennsylvania Avenue NW, Washington, D.C., United States

This free, midweek event invites DC visitors, local families, and downtown professionals to step away from the hustle and enjoy a day of seasonal fun. Woodrow Wilson Plaza will come alive with the colors, sounds and all the feels of fall. Enjoy these fall activities: hay bale maze DJ and dancing strolling characters STEAM Storytime […]

Free

Instructed Open Studio with William Demaria for Adults

1675 Wisconsin Ave NW, Washington, DC 20007 1675 Wisconsin Ave NW, Washington, DC, United States

Like drawing, painting, or printmaking and looking to create art in a relaxed and supportive environment while expanding your knowledge of art? This studio will mix lectures about important topics like studio safety, archival storage and presentation, and artwork documentation with guided studio time. Students will be encouraged to try out new art media and […]

Noseda conducts Tchaikovsky’s “Pathétique” Alexei Ogrintchouk plays Raskatov’s Time’s River

Kennedy Center 2700 F St NW, Washington, DC, United States

Tchaikovsky’s “Pathétique” Symphony is a force to be reckoned with—a veritable declaration of forbidden love shrouded in mystery. This impassioned program also features Prokofiev’s evocative Summer Night Suite and Time’s River, an NSO co-commission by Alexander Raskatov. Outstanding Moscow-born oboist Alexei Ogrintchouk takes center stage for Raskatov’s new concerto, described as “a hymn to nature in resonance with […]

$17 – $119

Georgetown Visitation Esprit de Noel 2024

Georgtown Visitation 1534 35TH St NW, Washington, DC

Please join the Georgetown Visitation community for our 54th annual Esprit de Noel Christmas market, Fri., Nov. 1, 11a.m. - 7 p.m. and Sat., Nov. 2, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Get a start on your Christmas shopping at 60+ boutiques and our Festival of Trees, enjoy homemade baked goods and some of DC's favorite […]

Georgetown Visitation Esprit de Noel 2024

Please join the Georgetown Visitation community for our 54th annual Esprit de Noel Christmas market, Fri., Nov. 1, 11a.m. - 7 p.m. and Sat., Nov. 2, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Get a start on your Christmas shopping at 60+ boutiques and our Festival of Trees, enjoy homemade baked goods and some of DC's favorite […]

Madams of DC Walking Tour

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

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, […]

$30

Double Billing: Murmuration’s Summertime and Brú Theatre’s Ar Ais Arís

Eaton House 1203 K St NW, Washington, DC, United States

Murmuration and Solas Nua present Summertime, a live performance enhanced through headphones in an intimate, storytelling experience. This production offers a fresh spin of a romance story with one partner’s voice heard in the left headphone and the other in the right, the nuances of their relationship unfold simultaneously as they tell audiences how their […]

$45

Fall Fiber Art Show & Sale *by members of the Potomac Fiber Arts Gallery*

Saint Mark Presbyterian Church 10701 Old Georgetown, Road Rockville, MD, United States

Our annual art show and sale is coming soon! It will be on: Saturday, November 2nd, 2024 9:30am--4:00pm at Saint Mark Presbyterian Church 10701 Old Georgetown Road Rockville, MD 20852 All details can be found here, including artists' names, types of art and goods available, directions, contact information, and photos from previous years of the […]

Free

Greater Washington Region Heart Walk

National Mall Madison Dr. and 12th Street, Washington, DC

On November 2, 2024, join the American Heart Association, Greater Washington Region for the annual Heart Walk, happening at the National Mall. Thousands of walkers, many of whom have survived a lifechanging heart event, live with a heart condition, or love someone who’s affected by cardiovascular disease, will convene to learn about how to protect […]

Free

Dirt Diggers

Tudor Place

Join fellow garden lovers and the Tudor Place garden team and help eradicate invasive species. Learn to identify non-native, invasive species of plants and help the garden team on their mission to keep them out of the historic garden. Suggested attire includes long pants and sleeves, gloves and sturdy boots or sneakers. Tools will be […]

Members/Non-Members: Free

Early Max Fleischer Animations: Koko the Clown

National Gallery of Art, East Building 150 4th Street NW, Washington, DC, United States

Live accompaniment by Ben Model, piano. Join us for a special screening of Max Fleischer’s landmark Out of the Inkwell, a program of silent, animated short films with Koko the Clown. Renowned early animator Max Fleischer and his studio were behind iconic cartoon characters like Betty Boop and Popeye. They also pioneered notable techniques that […]

Free

Top Shelf: Best of the Year #15

Capital Turnaround 700 M St SE, Washington, DC 20003, Washington, WA, United States

This year marks the 15th Anniversary of Story District's Top Shelf, a show that began as a way to recognize great talent, showcase storytelling at its best, and bring our community together to celebrate the year. Over the years, Top Shelf has become a point of pride for those who have been selected, inspiration for […]

$25

Tribal Voices

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

Join the Glen Echo Park Partnership for Arts & Culture and the National Park Service’s George Washington Memorial Parkway as we honor the culture and history of Native Americans with the presentation of Tribal Voices: A Native American Heritage Celebration on Sunday, November 3, 2024 from 1pm to 4pm in the Park’s historic Bumper Car […]

Free

United States Navy Band Clarinets!

Cavalry Lutheran Church 9545 Georgia Avenue, Silver Spring, MD, United States

Join your United States Navy Band clarinet section for an afternoon of chamber music at the Calvary Lutheran Church! As one of their most unique concerts, the Chamber Music Recital Series features Navy musicians in solo and small group performances. This concert will showcase the Navy Band's talented clarinet section using instruments ranging from the […]

Free

Profs & Pints DC: A World Heritage of Tattooing

Penn Social 801 E St NW, Washington, DC, United States

Profs and Pints DC presents: “A World Heritage of Tattooing,” with Lars Krutak, DC-based anthropologist, research associate at the Museum of International Folk Art, author or editor of several books on tattooing around the world, and former host of the Discovery Channel's Tattoo Hunter. Since time immemorial, astonishingly diverse forms of tattooing have been produced […]

$13.50 – $17.

Profs & Pints DC: Your Prep for the 2024 Election Results

Penn Social 801 E St NW, Washington, DC, United States

Profs and Pints DC presents: “Your Prep for the 2024 Election Results,” a look at the power and limitations of political polls as voting results come in, with Michael Bailey, […]

$13.50 – $17.

The Second City’s Dance Like There’s Black People Watching

Woolly Mammoth Theatre Company

From the creators of Black Side of the Moon and She the People, The Second City returns to Woolly Mammoth, now delivering a dose of brilliant Black Joy. The hilarious brand-new show, created exclusively for Woolly Mammoth, features the troupe's world-renowned improv, an ensemble of rising comedy stars, songs, and sketches. The Black Excellence Revue […]

$35 – $47

AU Chorus – Tree of Peace

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

Casey Cook, director Barbara Wilkinson, pianist Regardless of the outcome of the 2024 election, we can all agree that we've been through some trying times over the past few years. Tree of Peace offers a moment of respite—a musical sanctuary where harmony can take root and flourish in our lives, if only for an evening. […]

$10 – $55

In Conversation: linn meyers and Anne Reeve

The Kreeger Museum

About linn meyers: linn meyers divides her time between Washington, DC, and Los Angeles, CA. meyers’s works have been shown in public and private venues including the Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden, the Smithsonian American Art Museum, and the Phillips Collection, Washington, DC, the Hammer Museum, Los Angeles, the Drawing Center and Sandra Gering Inc., […]

$15

AU Chorus – Tree of Peace

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

Casey Cook, director Barbara Wilkinson, pianist Regardless of the outcome of the 2024 election, we can all agree that we've been through some trying times over the past few years. Tree of Peace offers a moment of respite—a musical sanctuary where harmony can take root and flourish in our lives, if only for an evening. […]

$10 – $55

Hungarian Musical Masterpieces – National Chamber Ensemble

Gunston Arts Center (Theater One) 2700 South Lang St, Arlington, VA, United States

The exciting NCE 2024-25 Season opens with music of Hungary's famous composers: Bela Bartok, Ernst von Dohnanyi, Franz Liszt and more. A great way to experience music of Hungary and […]

$20

Impressionism Beyond Paris: A Global Perspective

National Gallery of Art, East Building 150 4th Street NW, Washington, DC, United States

Dive deeper into the exhibition Paris 1874: The Impressionist Moment with presentations and discussion that examine the impact of Impressionism beyond the French capital. This program was organized by the […]

Free

Echoes of Navy Yard Veterans Day Walking Tour

In honor of Veterans Day join Off the Mall Tours for a unique walking tour: Echoes of the Navy Yard. The Navy Yard is DC’s oldest neighborhood, and was also […]

$20 – $30

Profs & Pints DC: Dead Men Tell Tales

Penn Social 801 E St NW, Washington, DC, United States

Profs and Pints DC presents: “Dead Men Tell Tales,” an examination of what happens to our bodies after we die and the stories our corpses then tell, with Rhys Williams, […]

$13.50 – $17.

Day With(out) Art

Smithsonian's National Portrait Gallery

Day With(out) Art is an international day of action and awareness that was first organized in 1989 by a group of artists who were responding to the AIDS crisis. This […]

Free

Profs & Pints DC: Poets of the First World War

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

Profs and Pints DC presents: “Poets of the First World War,” on the lives and legacies of writers whose accounts from the trenches changed how we put warfare into words, […]

$13.50 – $17.

Museum of Illusions: Join us for Paint, Play & Pour!

WHAT: The Museum of Illusions Washington DC (927 H Street NW) is excited to debut its new weekly Paint, Play, and Pour series, starting this week on November 7, 2024. […]

Washington Performing Arts presents The Berliner Philharmoniker

Kennedy Center Concert Hall

The Berliner Philharmoniker is one of the world’s most acclaimed and well-respected orchestras. Founded in 1882, the virtuoso ensemble makes Washington Performing Arts its first stop of their 2024 United States tour under the baton of conductor Kirill Petrenko. Hear Sergei Rachmaninoff’s haunting Isle of the Dead, depicting the transition of souls to the afterlife […]

$140 – $300

Yoga in the Sculpture Garden

The Kreeger Museum

Join instructor Jeneen Piccuirro for a one hour all-levels yoga practice in our serene outdoor Sculpture Garden. Please bring your own yoga mat, water, and any other yoga props you wish to use. During practice, please refrain from using your phone and taking photos to ensure everyone's privacy.

$30

Kennedy Center: Fortas, Sounds of US

The REACH at the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts 2700 F Street NW, Washington, DC, United States

Drawing inspiration from America’s 250th anniversary, Sounds of US is an immersive new music festival that asks patrons to imagine the future they want to live in for the next 250 years. Created and curated by Jennifer Koh, the one-day festival will fill The REACH with nonstop music and visual art with four mainstage concerts […]

Seth Parker Woods – Innovative & genre-bending music for solo cello

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

The critical accolades afforded to Seth Parker Woods are striking and illustrative. Described as a cellist of “power and grace” by The Guardian and of “prodigious technical gifts and sharp […]

$48

Dual Dance Extravaganza

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

Don't miss this special Dual Dance Extravaganza deal! On November 17, 2024, enjoy a dance-filled afternoon at Glen Echo Park with a Cajun dance in the Bumper Car Pavilion and a Waltz in the Spanish Ballroom. Grab a discounted Dual Dance Ticket which allows you to go straight from one dance to the other! Cajun […]

$15 – $35

DC Concert Orchestra “Reflections”

Church of the Epiphany 1317 G St NW, Washington, DC, United States

The DC Concert Orchestra kicks off its 2024-25 season with Reflections, the first in its three-part Metamorphosis series exploring the stages of composers’ maturation and the progression of classical music styles. On the […]

Profs & Pints DC: The Six Wives of Henry VIII

Penn Social 801 E St 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. […]

$13.50 – $17.

Legendary harpsichordist Christophe Rousset plays ‘Music of the French Baroque’

La Maison Française - Embassy of France 4101 Reservoir Road NW, Washington, DC, United States

Join us for an evening of exquisite music performed by world-renowned French harpsichordist Christophe Rousset. He plays elegant, charming works of the French High Baroque by François Couperin, J-B. Antoine […]

Opening Reception: Holiday Art Show & Sale

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

HOLIDAY ART SHOW & SALE November 23, 2024 - January 5, 2025 | Glen Echo Park Partnership Galleries OPENING RECEPTION: Saturday, November 23, 6 - 8pm Join us for Glen […]

Free

Holiday Art Show and Sale

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

HOLIDAY ART SHOW & SALE November 23, 2024 - January 5, 2025 | Glen Echo Park Partnership Galleries OPENING RECEPTION: Saturday, November 23, 6 - 8pm Join us for Glen Echo Park’s annual Holiday Art Show & Sale! With so many unique gifts, the Holiday Art Show & Sale is a great place to shop […]

TSWRJ Holiday Mart 2024

temple sinai 3100 Military Road, NW, Washington, DC, District of Columbia

Get into the holiday spirit with Temple Sinai Women of Reform Judaism’s annual Holiday Mart, which takes place on Sunday, November 24 from 9am - 4 pm at Temple Sinai […]

Free

Washington Performing Arts presents: The Royal Concertgebouw Orchestra

Kennedy Center Concert Hall

Regularly noted as one of the world’s most versatile and virtuosic orchestras, the Amsterdam-based Royal Concertgebouw Orchestra makes its first return to Washington in five years, conducted by 28-year-old Finnish phenomenon Klaus Mäkelä, also the incoming music director of the Chicago Symphony Orchestra. The concert opens with a new composition by resident composer and Pulitzer […]

$65 – $125

Painting with Sunlight | A pop-up exhibition in Georgetown

Elizabeth Street Collective 3210 Grace St NW, Washington, DC, United States

DC native Cyanotype artist Ella Barnes is hosting a 7-day pop-up exhibition, titled "Painting with Sunlight," from November 24 - December 1, 2024, at Grace Street Collective. Ella’s work has garnered acclaim for its innovative approach to Cyanotype, blending natural light, shadow, and sculpture to create ethereal, dimensional artworks. This unique collection of 20 framed […]

Free

Thanksgiving Buffet at Hyatt Regency Chesapeake Bay

Hyatt Regency Chesapeake Bay Golf Resort, Spa and Marina MD, United States

Hyatt Regency Chesapeake Bay Golf Resort, Spa and Marina is hosting an extravagant Thanksgiving meal at its Water’s Edge Grill. The buffet will feature a wide selection of classic holiday […]

$5 – $79.95

Shop Arts Saturday

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

It's easy to forget, but individual artists and galleries are small businesses too! On Small Business Saturday this year, stop by Glen Echo Park to support its resident artists, plus invited guest artists from throughout the DMV. Stop by our Holiday Art Show & Sale to shop for everyone on your holiday list! The show […]

Free

Red Reminds Me…REPAST

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

Premiering seven videos reflecting the emotional spectrum of living with HIV today from VisualAIDS, with a special screening of “Funebration,” the 1992 video documentary by Maureen Leak of David Bethuel […]

Sip & Sleigh Holiday: An Arts Club of Washington Sip & Paint Event

Arts Club of Washington 2017 I Street NW, DC, Washington, DC, United States

Join us for a festive evening of creativity and fun at our in-person event located at 2017 I St NW. Decorate holiday ornaments while enjoying wine and light refreshments. This […]

$40.00

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, set in a modern Dublin pub, follows one evening in the life of David, a wealthy pub owner who has lost touch with his own […]

$54 – $64

11th Annual Winternational Embassy Showcase

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

The world comes to #WashingtonDC this December! Join us for the 11th Annual Winternational Embassy Showcase at #RRBITC, hosted by #WTCDC on December 5! Immerse yourself in a cultural journey […]

Free

Wine Tasting

Georgetown Pantry 1515 Wisconsin Avenue Northwest, Washington, DC, United States

Join us for an unforgettable evening of wine exploration! Experience a curated selection of exquisite wines, each with its own unique story to tell. From crisp whites to bold reds, our expert sommeliers will guide you through the art of tasting, revealing the subtle flavors and aromas that make each wine special. Whether you're a […]

Free

A Celtic Christmas

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

Every December, the cold rolls in and we seek comfort and joy in the warm embrace of the holiday season. We present to you the perennial Georgetown favorite, A Celtic […]

$48.00

Winter’s Eve

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

Gather with family and friends at Glen Echo Park for kids' holiday crafts, music, and open studios and galleries! Activities include: *Holiday-themed children's arts and crafts; *Musical performances including holiday songs by young Adventure Theatre MTC performers and Washington Conservatory of Music Suzuki Strings; *The Holiday Art Show & Sale in the Partnership Galleries, featuring […]

Free

Christmas with Thomas Circle Singers

Church of the Epiphany 1317 G St NW, Washington, DC, United States

  Christmastime is coming! Join Thomas Circle Singers (TCS) on Saturday, December 7th for a musical celebration of the Christmas spirit. Tickets are $30 ($25 for students and seniors). A […]

$25 – $30

Open Studios

Jackson Art Center 3050 R Street, NW, Washington, DC, United States

Our twice-a-year open house for friends and neighbors. Live music. Studio art to browse and purchase.

Free

Rajiv Vaidya Memorial Lecture 2024: Mira Nair

National Gallery of Art, East Building 150 4th Street NW, Washington, DC, United States

The 2024 Rajiv Vaidya Memorial Lecture is presented by filmmaker Mira Nair, followed by a special screening of her 1988 award-winning Salaam Bombay! India and the World: East, West, and Coming Full Circle Academy Award–nominated director Mira Nair is best known for her groundbreaking films that cross borders of all kinds: Salaam Bombay!, winner of […]

Free

Modern Nutcracker Ballet – Christmas Legend

Artspace Silver Spring 801 Sligo Avenue, Silver Spring,, MD, United States

Aru Dell'Arte Dance Company is bringing The Nutcracker into the 21st century. Once upon a time - more than magic was about to happen the night before Christmas. This show presents themes of human compassion, love, and friendships while spinning a well-known holiday tale and putting out fun, cool vibes. Staged and choreographed by Ukrainian-American […]

$20 – $50

Tudor Tots: Time to Hibernate! The Long Sleep

Tudor Place

Yaaaaawn—it’s almost time to go sleep for the winter. Young learners aged 18 months to four years old and their caregivers will learn about hibernation and the animals that experience […]

$6.50

FREE Facilitation Lab DC with Voltage Control

Westend Neighborhood Public Library 2301 L St NW, Washington, TX, United States

Voltage Control invites you to a hands-on, interactive experience designed for facilitators eager to refine their skills. Whether you’re an experienced facilitator or just beginning your journey, this Practice Playground offers a supportive environment to explore, experiment, and grow. What to Expect: - Interactive Practice: Experiment with a range of facilitation techniques, from traditional methods […]

Free

Heifetz Holiday Concert

Returning to The Kreeger Museum for an annual favorite, the Heifetz Holiday Concert features five sensational young artists of the world-renowned Heifetz International Music Institute, an organization dedicated to the artistic growth and career development of young musicians. Join us for a glass of wine before the concert. Complimentary valet parking will be provided.

$35 – $40

Fiesta Comedy Show

Capital Turnaround 700 M St SE, Washington, DC 20003, Washington, WA, United States

Get Ready for the Comedy Event of the Year! Brace yourself for a night of side-splitting laughter at the Fiesta Comedy Show! December 13, 2024 DC’s Capital Turnaround This star-studded […]

$25 – $55

Breakfast with Santa, Games & Crafts, and Alternative Giving Fair

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

This Saturday morning, December 14, Dumbarton United Methodist Church is offering a continental breakfast, crafts and games for the kids, and sessions with a costumed Santa helper. In addition, there will be an alternative giving fair supporting such great organizations as the Georgetown Ministry Center, Project Transformation, and the Reconciling Ministries Network. Join us this […]

$9

The 36th Annual Nutcracker

The puppet Co. Playhouse 7300 MacArthur Blvd, Glen Echo, MD, United States

November 29th -December 31st 2024 Join the Puppet Co. for our 36th annual The Nutcracker! This time honored seasonal celebration includes Tchaikovsky's familiar story of Clara and her prince, with […]

$15

Gordon Parks: Early Documentaries

National Gallery of Art, East Building 150 4th Street NW, Washington, DC, United States

Delve deeper into the work of Gordon Parks. Widely known for his work as a photographer, Parks was also a documentary filmmaker. Programmed in conjunction with the exhibition Gordon Parks: Camera Portraits from the Corcoran Collection. Films by Gordon Parks: Harlem Family and other shorts, Saturday, December 14, 2:00 p.m. Introduced by Philip Brookman, curator […]

Free

Transcendental Light Orchestra

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

Glen Echo Park Partnership for Arts & Culture presents Transcendental Light Orchestra performing a live music concert in our Ballroom Back Room on December 14th, 2024. Two performances: 7:00 pm and 9:00 pm. Transcendental Light Orchestra (TLO) brings together a diverse group of musicians to create a multi-layered sound from eclectic influences across the spectrum. […]

$15 – $30

A Candlelight Christmas

Strathmore

It’s the most wonderful time of the year! Join The Washington Chorus in celebrating the 15th Anniversary of its annual “A Candlelight Christmas,” ringing in the holiday season with joy, spirit, and unity. Featuring spirited brass, a festive chorus, and extra special guests, this family-friendly concert is among the DC region’s most beloved holiday traditions. […]

$15

Helicon: Winter Solstice – bluegrass and folk for Christmas and beyond

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

Ken Kolodner | Robin Bullock | Chris Norman Ken & Brad Kolodner Quartet with Rachel Eddy | Charm City Junction with Scottish National Fiddle Champion Elke Baker and 6-time North American Step Dance Champ Jonathon Srour The rhythms and tunes of the Irish musical canon have sojourned all over the world, but most especially to […]

$48.00

Jane Franklin Dance

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

Arlington-based Jane Franklin Dance will close 2024 at the intimate black box venue Theatre on the Run, with commissioned works by six choreographers. -Dressed Up by Kelsey Rohr flirts with aggression, sensuality, and passion. Inspired by the work of visual artist Donna McCullough from the NVFAA Athenaeum exhibit “Women’s Work,” it is danced to “Turkish […]

$23 – $25

14th World Gastroenterology, IBD & Hepatology Conference

Dubai Holiday Inn Dubai Al Barsha, UAE, Dubai, Dubai, United Arab Emirates

On behalf of UCG, we extend a warm greeting in welcoming you to the 14th World Gastroenterology, IBD & Hepatology Conference happening during December 17-19, 2024 in Dubai, UAE & Online. The theme of the Conference “Discovering new treatments, and advancing medical knowledge in Gastroenterology, IBD and Hepatology”. It is an auspicious time to make […]

$299

Everlasting Light: Singing the Story of Christmas

Museum of the Bible 400 4th St. SW, Washington, United States

Create memories that last a lifetime at Everlasting Light: Singing the Story of Christmas. From December 19 through December 21, this concert will be coming to Museum of the Bible, complete with an orchestra, a choir, and special guest appearances. This captivating event features music and readings inspired by the cherished tradition of a candlelight […]

$35 – $85

The DMV Speaks

The Kreeger Museum

Please join us for a panel discussion with artists included in The DMV Collects the DMV, Wesley Clark, Mary Early, Edgar Endress, and Helen Frederick, and moderated by Guest Curator Laura Roulet.

$15

New Restorations: The ’80s Rewind

National Gallery of Art, East Building 150 4th Street NW, Washington, DC, United States

These three recent restorations of feature films from the 1980s highlight the work of iconic and seasoned filmmakers Miloš Forman, Wim Wenders, and Robert Frank. With their own disparate yet impressive filmographies well established by the ’80s, each director’s interest in exploring desire through character, landscape, and sound design are reflected in this series. Candy […]

Free

The Gift of Music

Rachel M. Schlesinger Concert Hall and Arts Center 4915 East Campus Drive, Alexandria, VA, United States

It's Alexandria's favorite holiday musical tradition! Celebrate the season with family and friends. Join conductor James Ross and the Alexandria Symphony for carols, classics, and sparkling holiday favorites. Plus, special guest violinist, Chelsey Green and The Green Project ensemble, fuse classical and contemporary, jazz and R&B.

$22

A Candlelight Christmas

Kennedy Center Concert Hall

It’s the most wonderful time of the year! Join The Washington Chorus in celebrating the 15th Anniversary of its annual “A Candlelight Christmas,” ringing in the holiday season with joy, […]

$15

History of Jewish Washington Walking Tour (Overflow Time)

HIllel International 800 8th Street NW, Washington, DC, DC, United States

Join Ami Greener on a walking tour about notable Jewish contributions to DC history. This tour goes through the Judiciary Square and Gallery Place neighborhoods highlighting the stories of Jewish-American Washingtonians who made their mark. Learn the answers to such questions as, who was the first US president to visit a DC synagogue while in […]

$30

Sip & Henna

Gallery 16TEN 1610 Wisconsin Ave NW, Washington, USA

Join us for enchanting evening where you unleash your artistic side, learning and creating beautiful henna designs.

$35

Profs & Pints DC: Wintery Fairy Tales

Penn Social 801 E St NW, Washington, DC, United States

Profs and Pints DC presents: “Wintery Fairy Tales,” an evening among ghosts, snow queens, and friendly bears, with Brittany Warman, former instructor at Ohio State University and co-founder of the Carterhaugh School of Folklore and the Fantastic. As cold winds whip through your hair, and winter’s chill bites your skin, there is little more inviting […]

$13.50 – $17.

Profs & Pints DC: The Wickedness of the Three-Fifths Clause

Penn Social 801 E St NW, Washington, DC, United States

Profs and Pints DC presents: “The Wickedness of the Three-Fifths Clause,” a deep dive into the troubling hidden history of the Constitution, with Richard Bell, professor of history at the University of Maryland. The original United States Constitution looked both ways. Its preamble announces its purpose to secure “the Blessings of Liberty to ourselves and […]

$13.50 – $17.

Profs & Pints DC: The Remaking of Modern Syria

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

Profs and Pints DC presents: “The Remaking of Modern Syria,” with Daniel Neep, non-resident fellow at the Crown Center for Middle East Studies at Brandeis University, lecturer on Middle East […]

$13.50 – $17.00

Tour the Historic Townsend Mansion

Townsend Mansion 2121 Massachusetts Avenue Northwest, Washington, DC, United States

The Beaux-Arts mansion of Gilded Age heiress Mary Scott Townsend at 2121 Massachusetts Avenue, NW, will be open for a complimentary tour for a limited number of visitors on Saturday, January 11, 9-10 a.m. Docents will guide guests through the first two floors of the architectural masterpiece of John Carrere and Thomas Hastings, who also […]

Free

Bumper Car Squares

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

Join us on January 11, 2025, for Bumper Car Squares at Glen Echo Park! The Partnership presents a special series of square dances in the Bumper Car Pavilion. Saturday nights 7:00pm - 10:30pm. Live music by Rhys Jones, Jay White, Richard Osban and Dan Klingsberg, calling by Dave Hauver! Haven’t ever square danced or maybe […]

$5. – $15.

Profs & Pints DC: The New Politics of Public Health

Penn Social 801 E St NW, Washington, DC, United States

Profs and Pints DC presents: “The New Politics of Public Health,” on the incoming Trump administration’s likely impact on federal health agencies and policies, with Richard Hughes IV, healthcare policy […]

$13.50 – $17.

Profs & Pints DC: Legal Guardrails for Trump 2.0

Penn Social 801 E St NW, Washington, DC, United States

Profs and Pints DC presents: “Legal Guardrails for Trump 2.0,” an examination of where laws and the judiciary offer checks to overreach by Donald Trump’s incoming administration, with Scott Michelman, […]

$13.50 – $17.

Back Room Salsa Night

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

Join us Friday, January 17th in the Ballroom Back Room at Glen Echo Park for a sizzling hot night of Salsa presented by Glen Echo Park Partnership for Arts & Culture. We'll start at 7:30pm with a one-hour beginner lesson (free with the price of admission) followed by open dancing with a DJ from 8:30-11pm. […]

$1 – $2025

AJAX

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

DC’s Scena Theatre presents an epic theatrical event. Join us for a modern reimagining of the famous tragedy AJAX by the Greek writer / philosopher, Sophocles. This powerful and contemporary […]

$25 – $45

Meditation in the Galleries

The Kreeger Museum

Join instructor Jeneen Piccuirro for a forty-five minute guided meditation with crystal singing bowls in our indoor Terrace Gallery. Seating will be provided, so please mark on your reservation if you prefer a chair or a mat. Water bottles and yoga mats are not permitted inside the Museum.

$30

Sundays@3 presents Clipper Mill String Quartet: Mozart, Beethoven and Frank

Christ Episcopal Church 6800 Oakland Mills Rd, Columbia, MD, United States

Members of the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra snd Peabody Conservatory Mozart String Quartet No. 16 in E-flat Major, K. 428 • Gabriela Lena Frank Leyendas: An Andean Walkabout • Beethoven String Quartet Op. 59 No. 3 in C Major, “Rasumovsky”

$20 – $22

Piazzolla Strings – Nuevo Tango Extravaganza

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

Pan American Symphony Orchestra (PASO) brings you the nuevo tango of Astor Piazzolla in a concert featuring Holly Nelson on violin, Alán Saucedo on cello and Sean Mahon on piano. Piazzolla revolutionized traditional tango by incorporating elements of jazz, using extended harmonies, dissonance, and counterpoint. He also introduced instruments not typically associated with traditional tango music, […]

$40

Profs & Pints DC: The Presidency at a Crossroads

Penn Social 801 E St NW, Washington, DC, United States

Profs and Pints DC presents: “The Presidency at a Crossroads,” on the evolution and future of our nation’s highest office, with Barbara A. Perry, professor of presidential studies and co-chair […]

$13.50 – $17.

The DMV Collects the DMV

The Kreeger Museum and The Washington Print Club are pleased to present The DMV Collects the DMV, on view at The Kreeger Museum from October 26, 2024 to February 1, 2025. Join us for the event's final few days!

Free – $15

Artists at Work Speakers Series: DeMoya Watson Brown

Sitar Arts Center 1700 Kalorama Rd NW, Washington, DC, United States

Join Sitar Arts Center for the first event in our 2025 Artists at Work Speakers Series on Thursday, January 23 at 6:30 p.m. We will explore the transformative power of […]

Free

The Alexandria Symphony Orchestra presents Gold Rush: An American Musical Adventure!

Gold has just been discovered in California and Rico “Roughrider” Lopez is looking for some brace adventurers to join him on his perilous journey across the United States. Do you have what it takes to cross raging rivers, outwit nasty outlaws, and stare down wild buffalo? Join us on this musical adventure celebrating the great […]

$5 – $25

GUAC

Woolly Mammoth Theatre Company

What do you do when you lose a son? Take it from Manuel Oliver, the father of Parkland shooting victim Joaquin Oliver: you have to do what you do best. Fearless, funny, and pulling zero punches, GUAC is a one-man tour-de-force theatrical experience about a father turned activist, his undying love for his son, and […]

$30