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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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Please stop by our pop up between October 20th and December 13 and shop high quality cashmere at reasonable prices.
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Join us for a lively discussion as scholars and museum professionals address racist imagery in the collections of Georgetown University and Tudor Place. Artwork has played a role in constructing […]
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, […]
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. […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Chopin: 4 Mazurkas, Op. 68 and Sonata No. 1 in C minor, Op. 4 Beethoven: Appassionata Sonata, Op. 57 …and more!
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. […]
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 […]
Join us for an in-depth presentation on wall paintings by Franciscan friars in the American Southwest and the Yucatán Peninsula from the 16th and 17th centuries. Created by two mission […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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, […]
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 […]
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, […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Our twice-a-year open house for friends and neighbors. Live music. Studio art to browse and purchase.
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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: […]
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 […]
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, […]
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 […]
Mozart • Piano Trio No. 5 in C Major • Rachmaninoff Trio élégiaque in G Minor • Mendelssohn Piano Trio in C Minor • Schoenfeld • Cafe Music
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 […]
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 & […]
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, […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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, […]
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 […]
Join us for enchanting evening where you unleash your artistic side, learning and creating beautiful henna designs.
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, […]
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, Legal Director of the ACLU-D.C. and lecturer on law and Shikes Fellow in Civil Liberties and Civil Rights at Harvard Law School. In a time […]
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 & […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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. […]
Metropolitan Washington Restaurant Week Winter 2025, presented by the Restaurant Association of Metropolitan Washington (RAMW), returns to celebrate the region’s vibrant culinary scene January 27 – February 2, 2025. More […]
NSO continues a series begun last season of presenting an opera in concert under Music Director Gianandrea Noseda with Samuel Barber’s Vanessa, featuring an all-star cast of soloists: soprano Nicole […]
ReelAbilities Film Festival – Opening Night Thursday, January 30 @ 7:00 pm – 10:30 pm Breaking Barriers: The Intersection of Disability and Creativity 7pm-9pm (Film and Panel), 9pm-10:30pm (Reception) Location: […]
After the death of his father, meek Jason finds an outlet for his anxiety at the Christian Puppet Ministry, in the devoutly religious, relatively quiet small town of Cypress, Texas. […]
To celebrate Ted Spero's 70th B-Day he is giving back! Join him and rock & roll legends Mark Farner of Grand Funk Railroad & David Spero (radio host, manager, author) […]
This 3-hour workshop will demonstrate the keys of taking a photo. Whether using iPhone or a physical camera, you will leave with knowledge about how to take a beautifully lit, […]
Join us on February 8, 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 […]
The National Chamber Ensemble (NCE) invites you to an evening celebrating Valentine’s and some of Hollywood’s most romantic film scores. “Love at the Cinema” will feature a program of music […]
Glen Echo Park Partnership for Arts & Culture presents a Honky Tonk dance in our charming Bumper Car Pavilion! Dance to live music from Rusty Sal from 8:30pm–11:30pm. Includes a […]
This monoprint workshop introduces participants to new approaches to monoprinting using acrylic paint and glass surface. Inspired by the atmospheric works of Mark Rothko, students will explore creating prints in […]
UMD Strings Faculty & Guest Pianist play Mendelssohn, Schubert and Nadia Boulanger Nadia Boulanger • Three Pieces for Cello and Piano Mendelssohn • Piano Trio No. 1 in D Minor, […]
This extraordinary exhibit celebrates the creative genius of iconic artists from the legendary Stan Lee, whose superheroes have shaped popular culture, to the visionary Akira Toriyama, the mastermind behind beloved […]
This month we are partnering with the Children’s Department at the Palisades Neighborhood Library to bring a Kreeger First Studio Program. Young artists ages 3-5 and an adult companion are […]
Saxophonist, educator, and director Paul Carr has been an extraordinary jazz ambassador for decades. While consistently performing and recording throughout his career, Mr. Carr is also known throughout the Washington […]
Randol Schoenberg suggests that Geni is the best platform for collaborative genealogy, which makes it absolutely the best place to build your family tree. He will discuss how to take […]
Named for the Erinyes (a.k.a. the Furies) from the Greek tragedy Oresteia by Aeschylus, and with roots in Estonia, Lithuania, Greece, the United States, and Finland, the Erinys Quartet was […]
In a triumphant solo return to the Dumbarton stage, we welcome virtuoso and educator Michelle Cann. Praised as “exquisite” by The Philadelphia Inquirer and “a pianist of sterling artistry” by […]
Our 47th season comes to a close with a rare treat. We are delighted to welcome the renowned Borromeo String Quartet with the outstanding rising stars of the Verona Quartet […]
