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This a cappella group’s musical cocktail mixes stunning vocals with lively performances for unique spins on contemporary standards ranging from Charlie Puth and Beyoncé to Bob Dylan.
$30 – $65
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This a cappella group’s musical cocktail mixes stunning vocals with lively performances for unique spins on contemporary standards ranging from Charlie Puth and Beyoncé to Bob Dylan.
Try a variety of spirit tastings while smoking a cigar outdoors on our piazza. Bring your own cigar, or enjoy one courtesy of JR Cigars.
Whittle School & Studios welcomes you to learn more about the opportunities this global school will provide your children and the greater Washington area. This event will inform parents on the modern approach Whittle School & Studios takes to education including language immersion, cross-cultural education, and off-campus opportunities in the world’s most influential cities. The […]
Join us for a film that explores the encounter between two peoples targeted by oppression, brutality, and forced segregation who were brought together by World War II and racism in […]
Boy George & Culture Club, the UK pop sensation behind “Karma Chameleon” shares the stage with the technicolor party rockers behind “Love Shack” and “Rock Lobster,” The B-52s, for a […]
Delight in Regency inspired films during our 7th Annual Jane Austen Film Festival under the summer stars in Dumbarton House’s historic North Garden. Tickets are $6 per film or $20 […]
July is the month of Janeites at Dumbarton House. Come for the opportunity to create your own Jane Austen inspired masterpiece, learn about what was going on in America during […]
Toast the best of the best in local green building at the 17th annual Midsummer Night's Green, hosted by the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) National Capital Region. This is the premier, summer social event for the D.C. metro area's green building community, offering networking, delicious hors d'oeuvres and an open bar (which includes a […]
Comedians, journalists, celebrity guests, and more compete in NPR’s humorous and award-winning current events quiz show, hosted by author and playwright Peter Sagal along with scorekeeper Bill Kurtis.
An interaction haunts you. Oddly, you recall the incident, a mere blip, tiny gasp. The beauty of the moment is that it has a life of its own, like a […]
A Grammy and Golden Globe-winning rapper, singer, hip-hop artist, and actress, Queen Latifah was the first hip-hop performer to be crowned with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. […]
Archaeology in the Community (AITC) will be hosting the seventh annual Day of Archaeology Festival, Saturday, July 21st from 10 am to 3 pm at Dumbarton House in Georgetown. Archaeology […]
Join Archaeology in the Community (AITC) for the 7th Annual Day of Archaeology festival at Dumbarton House! The International Day of Archaeology aims to raise public awareness of the relevance […]
On Saturday, July 21, 2018, the Animal Legal Defense Fund, the nation’s preeminent legal advocacy organization for animals, will be hosting fellow animal lovers and advocates for an elegant evening […]
Join us for our annual Twilight Tastings celebration of locally brewed beer and blended wines on July 21 at 6:00 p.m.This much anticipated festival is bigger and better this year with local wineries, breweries and whiskies ready for tasting. Our beautiful Equestrian Center again will be filled with the different refreshing libations while guests dance […]
With just two notes, Academy Award winner John Williams created a sense of fear for beachgoers that would last for decades! Join us at Wolf Trap for a screening of […]
An interaction haunts you. Oddly, you recall the incident, a mere blip, tiny gasp. The beauty of the moment is that it has a life of its own, like a […]
Local yoga instructors Alia Peera and Amy Mitchell host our 4th annual summer yoga series at Dumbarton House. Our grounds provide a serene, outdoor space for this 60 minute all-levels vinyasa flow class that should be fun and challenging for both experienced yogis and yoga skeptics alike! Attendees should bring their own mat and must […]
This nifty outdoor performance by Jane Franklin Dance offers light hearted fun, plenty of inventive movement, and bridges over into several generations with performers spanning a 50 year age difference. […]
Film Concerts Live! proudly presents Casino Royale in Concert, produced in association with EON Productions and Metro Goldwyn Mayer Studios (MGM). For the first time in North America, audiences will […]
“Often cited as being one of the best songwriters in the world” (Paste), Jason Isbell and The 400 Unit make their Wolf Trap debut with a distinguishable blend of Americana […]
Join us for a morning of FREE fun on Wednesdays this summer! Enjoy live music, magicians, puppet shows, petting zoos and more. Locations vary. June 20: Super-sized Kick Off Petting Zoo and vehicles of the Loudoun Police Department. Hosted outside on Tupper Way. June 27: Everyone’s favorite — Rocknocerous — performs. Hosted in the Village […]
Our furry friends bring us so much joy and companionship. This night, don't leave them home - bring yours out for a date. You bring the pet; we supply the treats!
A gala.
An interaction haunts you. Oddly, you recall the incident, a mere blip, tiny gasp. The beauty of the moment is that it has a life of its own, like a […]
Titanic-themed bites will be part of the evening.
Delight in Regency inspired films during our 7th Annual Jane Austen Film Festival under the summer stars in Dumbarton House’s historic North Garden. Tickets are $6 per film or $20 […]
Following the success of smash-hit singles “How Long,” “Attention,” “We Don’t Talk Anymore,” and “Marvin Gaye,” multi-Platinum artist Charlie Puth makes his Wolf Trap debut on his biggest North American […]
Miss USA 2017 Kára McCullough will be at the event.
Speak French in a pleasant atmosphere with a glass of wine every Thursday at the United Church, 20th & G Streets NW DC, 6:00pm-7:00pm. Please visit 'Les Compagnons' Meetup web site for further info.
Whittle School & Studios welcomes you to learn more about the opportunities this global school will provide your children and the greater Washington area. This event will inform parents on the modern approach Whittle School & Studios takes to education including language immersion, cross-cultural education, and off-campus opportunities in the world’s most influential cities. The […]
A celebration of the arts, especially music.
Enjoy an evening of live music with the Real Live Jazz Quartet. Lead by Bob Boguslaw, former pianist of the “President’s Own” Marine Band, the group also features vocals, drums […]
An event marking the continuing work of Bright Beginnings.
Bring your lawn chairs or a blanket and join us the last Friday of the month, May – August from 6:00-8:00pm on the NSLM lawn for live music. Concessions and […]
An interaction haunts you. Oddly, you recall the incident, a mere blip, tiny gasp. The beauty of the moment is that it has a life of its own, like a […]
Luminaries from the worlds of musical theater, dance, and classical music join forces to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the birth of American musical icon Leonard Bernstein.
In May 1962, President John F. Kennedy signed a bill that made it legal for the first time since 1917 to sell hard liquor to patrons standing at bars in […]
A quartet of internationally renowed Wolf Trap Opera alumni join with the NSO to perform memorable and exhilarating moments from Wagner’s epic Ring Cycle.
An interaction haunts you. Oddly, you recall the incident, a mere blip, tiny gasp. The beauty of the moment is that it has a life of its own, like a […]
Local yoga instructors Alia Peera and Amy Mitchell host our 4th annual summer yoga series at Dumbarton House. Our grounds provide a serene, outdoor space for this 60 minute all-levels […]
Escape the summer heat and enjoy a nice cold treat! Learn about ice cream, ice, cold dishes and how they kept things cold! Bring your sweet tooth and prepare for things to get chilly as you discover the true origins of ice cream while sampling some delicious flavors, and some downright unique ones! Learn the […]
A musical phenomenon, Yanni is a rare artist whose music transcends geographical borders and touches people of all races and nations. As “one of the most popular recording artists ever” […]
From salsa to strings, and blues to swing, Live! Concert Series on the Plaza features hot entertainment in a cool, open-air atmosphere. From noon-1:00pm, join us for free lunchtime performances […]
Locals can swing by Shop Made in DC for a complimentary Lost Sock Roasters nitro cold brew coffee from the cart outside the store entrance, provided in partnership by Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants. Limit one (1) coffee per person to the first 500 customers while supplies last.
Rise and shine! To celebrate the launch of a new partnership that supports the District's makers, Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants + Shop Made in DC are teaming up to offer free, locally roasted Lost Sock Roasters nitro cold brew to Washingtonians commuting through Dupont Circle. Rain or shine, find us on the Shop Made in […]
Join us for a morning of FREE fun on Wednesdays this summer! Enjoy live music, magicians, puppet shows, petting zoos and more. Locations vary. June 20: Super-sized Kick Off Petting […]
A skin-focused health club opening.
Delight in Regency inspired films during our 7th Annual Jane Austen Film Festival under the summer stars in Dumbarton House’s historic North Garden. Tickets are $6 per film or $20 […]
Dive into Dumbarton and grow your little ones love of history! This 10-week summer program is 45-minute and is geared towards children ages 3-5 and their parent/caregiver. Each week, take […]
Speak French in a pleasant atmosphere with a glass of wine every Thursday at the United Church, 20th & G Streets NW DC, 6:00pm-7:00pm. Please visit ‘Les Compagnons’ Meetup web […]
If all this rain is making you blue, get out of the house and join our party. For just $39 you can try flat breads; fried chicken; cheese, tomato and arugula pockets; fried mozzarella; watermelon and cool off with a lemon ice. Sip on your complimentary glass of frosé.
8th Annual Festival Runs August 3 - 5 Washington, D.C., June 20, 2018 – Author, memoirist, and literary art organizer Michelle Tea will be the keynote speaker at the 2018 OutWrite LGBTQ Book Festival (OutWrite), scheduled for Friday, August 3, through Sunday, August 5, 2018, at the Franklin D. Reeves Municipal Center, 2000 14th St. […]
Come join us for some refreshments while you walk around the park watching artists work. Along with the open studios, the Popcorn, Stone Tower, and Park View Galleries will be […]
This year’s grand opera at the Filene Center tells the tale of a father whose fierce desire to protect his daughter leads to a tragic quest for revenge. Some of […]
Over the past 35 years, the principals of the Puppet Co. - Allan Stevens, Christopher Piper and MayField Piper - have created over twenty-five major productions illustrating the breadth and […]
The Glen Echo Park Partnership is pleased to present Organic Growth. Print artist Meaghan Busch and fiber artist Annalisa Leonessa combine in this unique show about growth. Busch’s growth is […]
An event for Fleetwood Mac fans.
Let your hair down, grab your boogie shoes and join us for a night you won't forget! Come dance to live disco tunes (brought to you by APO musicians and […]
Fueled by a drive to create great art, inspire connection, and cultivate community, pop rock trio Hanson has been entertaining audiences for more than 25 years. The trio of brothers […]
Local yoga instructors Alia Peera and Amy Mitchell host our 4th annual summer yoga series at Dumbarton House. Our grounds provides a serene, outdoor space for this 60 minute all-levels […]
Join us for a free sketching session in the Museum! Artists of all ages are invited to sketch alongside local artist Mary Anne Matteson. This Sunday Sketch is offered in […]
For nearly 40 years the Grammy-winning king of power ballads has rocked the stage with hits like “Summer of ’69,” “(Everything I Do) I Do It For You,” and “Heaven.” […]
An unparalleled charity golf tournament at the Robert Trent Jones Golf Club! Join PGA Tour Professional and Maryland-native Fred Funk, along with NBC Sports Washington Chick Hernandez, for a wonderful […]
Join us for a morning of FREE fun on Wednesdays this summer! Enjoy live music, magicians, puppet shows, petting zoos and more. Locations vary. June 20: Super-sized Kick Off Petting […]
“Be Our Guest” for two enchanted evenings featuring Disney’s animated classic shown on huge screens with an all-star cast performing the Oscar- and Grammy-winning songs live-to-film!
Dive into Dumbarton and grow your little ones love of history! This 10-week summer program is 45-minute and is geared towards children ages 3-5 and their parent/caregiver. Each week, take […]
“Be Our Guest” for two enchanted evenings featuring Disney’s animated classic shown on huge screens with an all-star cast performing the Oscar- and Grammy-winning songs live-to-film!
FIND TICKETS For over two decades, Disney has astonished millions worldwide with theatrical productions that both entertain and amaze. Now, in celebration of 20 years on Broadway, and in collaboration […]
Start your Wednesday mornings on the rooftop of the Watergate Hotel for an energizing vinyasa yoga flow, with elements of mindful meditation while taking in stunning, panoramic views of the […]
Best known for his high-quality songwriting filled with wit and charm, Lyle Lovett has built a career “on the reputation of his live shows, which routinely sell out theaters and […]
An opportunity for end-of-summer savings.
Renowned and beloved singer, songwriter, and performer Mary Chapin Carpenter will return to Wolf Trap for a special performance. Carpenter has won five Grammy Awards and is a 2012 Nashville […]
Local yoga instructors Alia Peera and Amy Mitchell host our 4th annual summer yoga series at Dumbarton House. Our grounds provide a serene, outdoor space for this 60 minute all-levels […]
Enjoy spectacular rooftop views as our master yoga instructor leads you through a truly transformative experience, combining elements of vinyasa yoga, pilates, strength conditioning and mindfulness - challenging the body […]
ABBA The Concert continues to be the top ABBA tribute group in the world, dazzling audiences with fantastic performances of ABBA’s iconic hits including “Mamma Mia,” “S.O.S,” “Money, Money, Money,” […]
Start your Wednesday mornings on the rooftop of the Watergate Hotel for an energizing vinyasa yoga flow, with elements of mindful meditation while taking in stunning, panoramic views of the […]
Join us for a morning of FREE fun on Wednesdays this summer! Enjoy live music, magicians, puppet shows, petting zoos and more. Locations vary. June 20: Super-sized Kick Off Petting […]
The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame R&B trio, The O’Jays, best known for “Love Train” is joined by seven-time Grammy winner Gladys Knight of “Midnight Train to Georgia” fame […]
The Fred Schnider Gallery of Art showcases its newest exhibit, “A Broader Sense of Place,” Panoramic Photographs by DC photographer Sam Kittner, open now through September 8, 2018 with an […]
Join us for our communal dinner under the stars as we recapture the sense of camaraderie and merriment unique to the centuries-old Palio di Siena horse race festivities.
For more than 25 years Alan Jackson’s music has provided a soundtrack for American life. Hits like “Remember When,” “Drive,” and “Where Were You (When the World Stopped Turning)” have […]
“New Orleans jazz-funk alchemist” (The Guardian) Trombone Shorty knows how to get the party started with genre-busting street rhythms and brass-filled jams that pay tribute to the history of the […]
Welcoming our newest partner Olsen to Lord & Taylor, Chevy Chase Olsen's fashion is made for women who follow the spirit of the time without being fashion victims - taking pleasure in attractive details. Our customers can depend on us to use high-quality materials and apply exacting production standards, as well as ensuring a consistent […]
August 18th 1-4pm Let us get you ready for the campus this season with Lord & Taylor’s hottest trends in fashion and cosmetics. Join us for light refreshments, a fashion […]
“With echoes of old-timey string bands, singalong folk revivalists, boozy Americana roots rockers and big-box singer – songwriter softies” (Rolling Stone), The Avett Brothers make their Filene Center debut.
Local yoga instructors Alia Peera and Amy Mitchell host our 4th annual summer yoga series at Dumbarton House. Our grounds provide a serene, outdoor space for this 60 minute all-levels […]
Enjoy spectacular rooftop views as our master yoga instructor leads you through a truly transformative experience, combining elements of vinyasa yoga, pilates, strength conditioning and mindfulness - challenging the body […]
Guided by dynamic percussion, punchy horns, feel-good lyrics, and contagious rhythms, The Revivalists skyrocketed to the top of the charts with their No. 1 hit “Wish I Knew You.” This […]
One of the “100 Greatest Guitarists of All Time” (Rolling Stone) and two-time Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductee Jeff Beck shares the stage with rock goddess Ann Wilson […]
The Bay Game is a large-scale participatory simulation based on the Chesapeake Bay watershed. This hands-on simulation allows players to assume the roles of stakeholders, such as farmers, developers, watermen, […]
Ben's Chili Bowl 60th anniversary.
Whether solo or as a member of The Doobie Brothers or the Dukes of September, Michael McDonald has achieved inestimable success and remains one of the world’s most distinctive voices. […]
The Fred Schnider Gallery of Art showcases its newest exhibit, “A Broader Sense of Place,” Panoramic Photographs by DC photographer Sam Kittner, open now through September 8, 2018 with an […]
Drawing on the “folksy, confessional vibe of Seventies Laurel Canyon singer-songwriters like Jackson Browne,” (Rolling Stone) Dawes creates breezy and emotional songs that converge retro California vibes with contemporary folk […]
In a career spanning six decades, Frankie Valli has sold over 100 million records (including “Can’t Take My Eyes Off You,” “Sherry,” and “Grease”) and was inducted into the Rock […]
An excuse to enjoy doughnuts and coffee.
As the British marched closer on August 24th, 1814, Dolley Madison fled her beloved White House, taking refuge with the Carroll’s at Dumbarton House. Enjoy special self-guided tours Friday, Saturday, […]
Join professional tour guide Dwane Starlin and view the parts of Georgetown involved in conflicts during the "Second Revolutionary War," including Dumbarton House!
August 25 12-3pm Celebrate Fall with BCBG Join us for a Fall Fashion Preview Fashion, Cocktails and Fun
