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See Dumbarton House in a whole new light by joining us for after-hours museum tours and birthday fun! Dumbarton House opened to the public 91 years ago, making us the […]
Corridor Four challenges the image of the American hero in a heartfelt portrait of 9/11 first responder Isaac Ho‘opi‘i (Native Hawaiian) as he works to put the traumatic experience behind […]
Saturday, May 27, 2 p.m. https://americanindian.si.edu/events/?trumbaEmbed=view%3Devent%26eventid%3D166293693 Image: https://www.dropbox.com/s/b72vxs9ccd6zbsj/CorridorFour_01.jpg?dl=0 Corridor Four challenges the image of the American hero in a heartfelt portrait of 9/11 first responder Isaac Ho‘opi‘i (Native Hawaiian) as he works to put the traumatic experience behind him through the support of his family and love of music. A discussion with Ho‘opi‘i follows the film. The […]
Tanya is a Black mother determined to break her son, Eric, out of death row — or die trying. She’ll need guns, to get her hair done, and to f*ck some people up. As time ticks towards the fateful date of Eric’s execution (and birthday), the play explodes into a collision of the hilarious and […]
Tudor Place is hopping with bunnies this spring! During this program, young learners, aged 18 months to 4 years, and their caretakers will learn about rabbits and other small creatures that call our garden home. Join us for songs in the garden, group storytime about bunnies and a craft that examines why Tudor Place is […]
June On View Determined Women: Collectors, Artists, and Designers at Hillwood Through June 18, 2023 Hillwood founder Marjorie Merriweather Post was an astute business executive, discerning collector, and committed philanthropist. As a strong woman in a male-dominated world, she greatly admired her predecessors—influential women who ran countries, inspired reforms, supported culture, and created […]
EXHIBITIONS OPENING “Treasures and Trouble: Looking Inside a Legendary Blues Archive”Archives Center, First Floor, WestOpens June 23 The exhibit explores the many treasures and troubles found within Robert “Mack” McCormick’s one-of-a-kind music […]
In-Person Programs, June – Aug. Big Ideas Book Club Select Thursdays, June 1, July 6 & Aug. 3 10:30 – 11:30 a.m. G Street Lobby Early readers […]
Dr. Eugene Rogers and members of the chorus join the National Symphony Orchestra (NSO) under Maestro Gianandrea Noseda to perform Beethoven Symphony No. 9. Featuring soprano Camilla Tilling, mezzo-soprano Tamara Mumford, tenor Issachah Savage and bass-baritone Hanno Müller-Brachmann, the three concerts will be recorded live for release on the NSO’s record label NSO Live. Noseda […]
Critically acclaimed, gender-fluid drag queen, visual artist, speaker, illustrator, and newly minted author Sasha Velour brings an immersive evening of drag, storytelling, and live art to Sixth & I in celebration of her forthcoming book The Big Reveal: An Illustrated Manifesto of Drag (Harper Books, 2023). The book documents the histories and controversies surrounding drag alongside Velour’s […]
Performance in response to Northern Virginia Fine Art Association's Women’s Work Jane Franklin Dance returns to the Athenaeum with works that respond to the current exhibit Women’s Work in coordination with the exhibition by visual artists Kirsty Little, Donna McCullough, Kathryn McDonnell. Female identity and experience is explored through inspiring new dance works by women […]
“We are a choir, but we are also so much more than that. We are a family that cares for and loves one another unconditionally.” —COTG Member Season finale! Washington Performing Arts’s stellar “COTG” take the stage in a one-of-a-kind program co-curated by the choir members themselves, speaking and singing out on matters of social justice. One of […]
The Alex Manfull Fund (TAMF) 5K will take place in Georgetown, DC on June 3rd, 2023. When Alex Manfull died, at 26 years old, due to a neuroimmune disorder known as PANDAS, Susan and William Manfull established a Fund in their daughter’s name with the vision that no life ever again be cut short — […]
You're invited to join Inova for a day of FREE entertainment and education for the entire family. The Schar Cancer Center and Saville Center for Cancer Screening and Prevention will be on hand to provide informative sessions from our team of experts, free cancer screenings, and recommendations for healthier living. Local food trucks Fun kids' […]
Bank of America, Merrill and Bank of America Private Bank credit and debit cardholders can receive FREE general admission to one of Washington, DC’s most in-demand cultural attractions Saturday and Sunday, June 3rd & 4th, 2023. To honor Washington DC’s citywide “A Day of Remembrance & Celebration” and pay homage to Queen City, the self-sustaining Black […]
Bank of America, Merrill and Bank of America Private Bank credit and debit cardholders can receive FREE general admission to one of Washington, DC’s most in-demand cultural attractions Saturday and Sunday, June 3rd & 4th, 2023. To honor Washington DC’s citywide “A Day of Remembrance & Celebration” and pay homage to Queen City, the self-sustaining Black […]
Bank of America, Merrill and Bank of America Private Bank credit and debit cardholders can receive FREE general admission to one of Washington, DC’s most in-demand cultural attractions Saturday and Sunday, June 3rd & 4th, 2023. On both Saturday and Sunday, attendees will be able to take advantage of the Phillips Collections’ 15-minute Spotlight Talks […]
Celebrate with your chosen family at SAAM’s Pride Family Day in the Kogod Courtyard and march to the beat of DC’s Different Drummers. Then dance to the sounds of Afro-Brazilian group Batala and enjoy the acapella music of Snowday. Embrace your creativity with hands-on crafts, strike a pose in our photobooth station, and show your […]
Each spring, members of our community who care about Volta Park come together for its most important fundraiser of the year. Guests enjoy cocktails and appetizers while they bid on luxury items, gift certificates for dining and hotel experiences, vacations, and more, all donated by generous businesses and friends in our community. Last year’s party […]
Bank of America, Merrill and Bank of America Private Bank credit and debit cardholders can receive FREE general admission to one of Washington, DC’s most in-demand cultural attractions Saturday and Sunday, June 3rd & 4th, 2023. To honor Washington DC’s citywide “A Day of Remembrance & Celebration” and pay homage to Queen City, the self-sustaining Black […]
Bank of America, Merrill and Bank of America Private Bank credit and debit cardholders can receive FREE general admission to one of Washington, DC’s most in-demand cultural attractions Saturday and Sunday, June 3rd & 4th, 2023. On both Saturday and Sunday, attendees will be able to take advantage of the Phillips Collections’ 15-minute Spotlight Talks […]
Bank of America, Merrill and Bank of America Private Bank credit and debit cardholders can receive FREE general admission to one of Washington, DC’s most in-demand cultural attractions Saturday and Sunday, June 3rd & 4th, 2023. On both Saturday and Sunday, attendees will be able to take advantage of the Phillips Collections’ 15-minute Spotlight Talks […]
Profs and Pints DC presents: “Mermaid Tales,” a discussion of the enigmatic water spirits of East Slavic countries, with Philippa Rappoport, adjunct professor of folklore at George Washington University. Be careful out there. According to Slavic folklore, June 4th of this year marks the beginning of a week in which rusalki, an East Slavic version […]
Profs and Pints DC presents: “Lost in the Middle East,” an examination of where the U.S. approach to that region went wrong, with Steven Simon, high-level foreign policy advisor under Presidents Obama and Clinton, Robert E. Wilhelm Fellow in International Affairs at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, and author of Grand Delusion: The Rise and […]
Dates: Wednesdays July 5th, 12th, 19th & 26th and August 2nd & 9th Time: 7-8pm - Frequency: 6 Week Course - 1 Hour Per Week Bollywood & Bhangra Beatz at the Printmakers A summer season of Bollywood & Bhangra dance lessons this July and August, exploring the genres of Bolly beatz and Bhangra jams. Whether […]
On the 79th anniversary of D-Day, join Artist-in-Residence Peter Waddell and Professor Tom Long (George Washington University and Director of The Albert H Small Normandy Institute and former U.S. Navy Lieutenant) to hear about the battle that saved civilization. View a close-up of a magnum opus entitled, “The Defining Day” commissioned by Albert Small. Through […]
The Howard County Veterans Foundation will unveil the design of the Howard County Veterans and Military Families Monument planned for downtown Columbia, Maryland. The presentation will showcase renderings of the monument to the public for the first time. The Howard County Veterans Foundation honors the service and sacrifice of veterans and their families who live, […]
Profs and Pints DC presents: “Horror as Queer,” a look at the influence and depiction of queerness in horror films, with May Santiago, adjunct professor of film studies at George Mason University and producer of the podcast Horrorspiria. Horror was queer long before both Brad and Janet succumbed to the charms of Dr. Frank-N-Further in […]
The JoGo Project is a WAMMIE Award winning band based in Washington, DC that fuses many styles of music, but with Jazz harmonies and a driving Go-Go beat at its core. JoGo was founded in 2014 by DC Native and a prominent figure on the Jazz scene Elijah Jamal Balbed during his residency at Strathmore following […]
D.C.’s original crafting hour is here for your summer memories. Relive your summer camp days at Handi-hour with throwback arts and crafts. Make a bracelet with embroidery thread, a lanyard with plastic ties, or a popsicle stick bowl. Enjoy a refreshing adult beverage from ANXO cidery and light snacks. Must be 21+ and provide valid […]
Lillian and Albert Small Capital Jewish Museum Opens with an Erev* Opening Bash Thursday, June 8, 2023 The Newest Museum in the Nation’s Capital is Celebrating with a Can’t Miss Pre-Opening Party! In keeping with the tradition of Jewish holidays beginning at sundown, the Capital Jewish Museum kicks off opening weekend with an Erev Opening […]
An entertaining yet rigorous look at the life and work of Justice Ginsburg and the Supreme Court, on which she so famously served
THE NATIONAL RECONCILIATION WEEK For Self & Family June 9, 2023 12:30-1:00 pm A Virtual Event FINDING YOUR WAY FORWARD: Creating A Reconciliation Plan for You an interactive workshop with jonetta rose barras Ms. Barras is the The founder Esther Productions Inc. and The National Reconciliation Week: For Self and Family. She has been leading […]
While most choirs perform repertoire from the rich African American traditions of spirituals and gospel music, there are countless unheralded composers and poets whose classical works are often neglected. This engaging choral program led by Frank Albinder will feature music by Rollo Dilworth, H. T. Burleigh, Samuel Coleridge-Taylor, Rosephanye Dunn Powell, and many more! Friday, […]
Led by renowned Artist-in-Residence, Peter Waddell, participants will learn techniques for creating a unique tree study. Techniques include arranging a composition, line work, color theory and other elements of art.
Jewelers'Werk Galerie is pleased to present an exhibition of new and recent work by artist-jewelers Karin Seufert and Tore Svensson. The show opens on Saturday, June 10th with a reception […]
While most choirs perform repertoire from the rich African American traditions of spirituals and gospel music, there are countless unheralded composers and poets whose classical works are often neglected. This engaging choral program led by Frank Albinder will feature music by Rollo Dilworth, H. T. Burleigh, Samuel Coleridge-Taylor, Rosephanye Dunn Powell, and many more! Saturday, […]
Help us welcome Rev. Dr. Raymond I. Hylton, Sr., the new senior pastor of National Presbyterian Church! Receptions following 8:45 & 11am services. For more information, please visit nationalpres.org. https://nationalpres.org/ HISTORIC PASTORAL APPOINTMENT AT THE NATIONAL PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH Washington, D.C. - The National Presbyterian is delighted to announce the appointment of the Rev. Dr. Raymond […]
Help us welcome Rev. Dr. Raymond I. Hylton, Sr., the new senior pastor of National Presbyterian Church! Receptions following 8:45 & 11am services. For more information, please visit nationalpres.org. HISTORIC PASTORAL APPOINTMENT AT THE NATIONAL PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH Washington, D.C. - The National Presbyterian is delighted to announce the appointment of the Rev. Dr. Raymond I. […]
This June, renowned, Vermont-based cheese brand Cabot Creamery is sending a food truck to DC. The Cabot Cruiser features a chef-curated menu of cheesy treats from -- "Seriously Pimento Grilled Cheese" to "Mac […]
Join artist Carlos Carmonamedina of DC is my City for a live-sketching workshop using your personal iPad and digital graphics apps such as ProCreate, Adobe Fresco, and MediBang. After a brief introduction and tutorial, the group will explore the galleries to practice what they learned. Participants will end the session by creating a one-of-a-kind digital […]
THE PROGRAM: Dominick DiOrio: Solaris Adolphus Hailstork: I Will Lift Up Mine Eyes Joseph Haydn: Missa in Angustiis (Mass for Troubled Times) “Lord Nelson Mass” FEATURED ARTISTS: Dr. André J. Thomas, conductor Dominick DiOrio, guest chorus master Danielle Talamantes, soprano Alexandra Colaizzi, mezzo-soprano Kevin Punnackal, tenor James Shaffran, bass Symphonic Chorus Choral Arts Orchestra
Profs and Pints DC presents: “Understanding D.C.’s War Memorials,” a guide to the backstories and deeper meanings of iconic sites on the National Mall, with Christopher Hamner, associate professor of history at George Mason University and author of Enduring Battle: American Soldiers in Three Wars, 1776-1945. Most memorials offer a straightforward story about their subject. […]
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. “Divorced, beheaded, died; divorced, beheaded, survived.” This six-word rhyme is often all anyone knows or remembers about the six wives of Henry the Eighth. It’s […]
What is a flag and what does it represent? What do flags from around the world look like? Learn all about flags, discover what Flag Day represents in America and reveal how the American flag is connected to Tudor Place. Young learners, aged 18 months to 4 years, and their caretakers will enjoy songs, group […]
Profs and Pints DC presents: “When Nazis Prowled Our Coasts,” a look at how Hitler brought war to America, with Kevin Matthews, who teaches courses on World War II as […]
Join Planet Word for an open-ended tasting exercise and explore the relationship between Language & Wine in a virtual workshop with wine critic Esther Mobley and sommelier Nadine Brown as […]
Come out to the Bumper Car Pavilion every Thursday at 7:30pm from June 15 – August 24 for free, rain-or-shine summer concerts! The Pavilion is covered with seating, and parking […]
From June 17-25, Diverse Voices: A Juneteenth Celebration, the DMV’s first regional Juneteenth festival, will commemorate the end of slavery in America and honor the rich history of the Civil […]
Join fellow garden lovers and the Tudor Place garden team for a morning pulling weeds on the South Lawn. 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 […]
Mark your calendars for Saturday, June 17 as a special edition of Capital Book Fest, pops up outdoors on Wilson Plaza at Ronald Reagan Building and International Trade Center (RRB/ITC). […]
Discover what you can learn from trees. Learn the science of dendrochronology. Map the trees at Tudor Place. See how trees have inspired artists and architects. This program fulfills all requirements to earn the Cadette Trees badge.
Glen Echo Park is proud to collaborate with the office of Montgomery County Council President Evan Glass to present the 3rd annual Pride Family Day! From 11am to 2pm on […]
A fantastical, magical, musical extravaganza for all ages, SEUSSICAL: THE MUSICAL lovingly brings to life all of our favorite Dr. Seuss characters, including Horton the Elephant, The Cat in the […]
This summer, we invite you to bring your friends, family, and yourself as we have a great time serving together! This opportunity will be: Every Sunday after each worship service […]
Prokofiev's beloved symphonic fairy tale returns to NOI+F! The young Peter goes out into the forest–against his grandfather's advice. Join Peter as he makes friends with whimsical forest creatures and […]
Sign up to run this inaugural 5K in celebration of Harriet Tubman and Juneteenth, the new holiday in Mayland in 2023. The race starts and finishes at the Harriet Tubman […]
Join Planet Word for the Black Authors Book Festival, an immersive Juneteenth celebration honoring the impactful words and works of Black authors from the DMV. Engage in conversations and book […]
12 Leonardo da Vinci drawings never seen in the US are coming to the Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library in Washington, DC. Confindustria – the largest business association representing […]
Celebrate a uniquely American art form with Take 5: Jazz at SAAM, a series of free, live performances in SAAM’s airy Kogod Courtyard. This month features Sarah Elizabeth Charles, a […]
The Giant BBQ Battle will take place on Saturday, June 24 (11 a.m. to 9 p.m.) and Sunday, June 25, 2023 (11 a.m. to 7 p.m.) on Pennsylvania Avenue, between […]
Love Letters to Our Bodies is a FREE Workshop on June 24 & 25 for Black Women journeying with cancer. We will be exploring the mind/body/spirit connection and how women relate to their bodies pre- and post-diagnosis. The workshop is led by Moyo Institute, Inc., in collaboration with with the Smith Center for Healing and […]
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Few social groups have made such rapid strides in equality as the LGBTQ community during the fifty years following the Stonewall uprising. Leading up to and beyond that seminal moment, […]
Join us for a primer on how to find synagogue records and what genealogical material they include. See examples and hear about JewishGen's new Shul Records America: the first-of-its-kind inventory […]
Someone visiting Georgetown today may see it as another wealthy enclave in a continuously gentrifying Washington, DC. However, this charming area that boasts high-end shopping and gourmet restaurants has a […]
Someone visiting Georgetown today may see it as another wealthy enclave in a continuously gentrifying Washington, DC. However, this charming area that boasts high-end shopping and gourmet restaurants has a […]
Someone visiting Georgetown today may see it as another wealthy enclave in a continuously gentrifying Washington, DC. However, this charming area that boasts high-end shopping and gourmet restaurants has a […]
Profs and Pints DC presents: “Torture in the Middle Ages,” with Larissa “Kat” Tracy, professor of medieval literature at Longwood University and author or editor of ten books on medieval […]
Profs and Pints DC presents: “Rethinking the American Journalist,” on a radical proposal to use licensing requirements to buttress our nation’s unsteady Fourth Estate, with John C. Watson, associate professor […]
Profs and Pints DC presents: “Urban Wildlife 101,” a look at Washington’s ecosystem and the creatures that inhabit it, with John Hadidian, professor of practice at Virginia Tech’s Center for Leadership in Global Sustainability, former director of the Humane Society’s Urban Wildlife Protection Program, and coauthor of Wild Neighbors. Washington, D.C. ranks as one of […]
Young learners, aged 18 months to 4 years, and their caretakers are invited to celebrate the start of the summer. Look at all the ways people stay cool in the summer—from going to the beach to swimming in pools—and learn how the families at Tudor Place handled the heat throughout history. Join us for a […]
In 2023, the Smithsonian Folklife Festival celebrates diverse American cultures through two programs: Creative Encounters: Living Religions in the U.S. and The Ozarks: Faces and Facets of a Region. As always, the Festival invites visitors to participate in music and dance performances, hands-on activities, craft workshops, conversations, and cooking and gardening demonstrations. Hours are generally […]
Join Washington Performing Arts and DowntownDC for this installment of the weekly DowntownDC Live outdoor concert series. About Yusha Assad A creative, lyrical, and insightful storyteller/vocalist, with over 20 years of experience […]
DC’s latest rooftop bar & restaurant, Yara, will be welcoming talent from across the country to pop in for guest shift takeovers. Yara boasts a thoughtful cocktail program that reflects […]
Celebrate Independence Day with a getaway to Hyatt Regency Chesapeake Bay! On Tuesday, July 4, the resort will host its 20th Annual Watermelon Eating Contest. That evening, the resort will feature an All-American BBQ prepared by the resort’s culinary team, followed by the town’s fireworks display that will be viewable from various areas of the […]
It is with great pleasure that we announce the 23rd year of the National Small Works Show: the first since 2019, due to covid cancellations. This year’s exhibit honors Peggy […]
In the 1980s, the Reagan Administration was reinstating the Selective Service, hippies were turning in yuppies, and the punk scene rose as a reaction to what they saw as a […]
July On View Glass: Art. Beauty. Design. Opening June 10, 2023 Transparent or opaque, fragile yet impervious, glass has inspired artists and designers, stimulated scientists and engineers, and captivated collectors with its beauty and practicality. Hillwood founder Marjorie Merriweather Post was no exception, and she amassed over 1,600 pieces of glass, created in […]
Bank of America, Merrill and Bank of America Private Bank credit and debit cardholders can receive FREE general admission to one of Washington, DC’s most in-demand cultural attractions Saturday and […]
Happy Birthday America! Celebrate Independence Day with this family-friendly outdoor program. Play traditional outdoor games and make a historic toy to bring home before sneaking a peek at rarely displayed objects from the Tudor Place Collection. Make a day of it and bring a picnic to enjoy in the garden after the program.
Bank of America, Merrill and Bank of America Private Bank credit and debit cardholders can receive FREE general admission to one of Washington, DC’s most in-demand cultural attractions Saturday and […]
Join Washington Performing Arts and DowntownDC for this installment of the weekly DowntownDC Live outdoor concert series. Alt rocker Courtney King does not want to be easily classified, so she is covering […]
If you love Federal Period Architecture, Decorative Arts, and learning about the history of Georgetown, this tour is for you! Docents from the City Tavern Preservation Foundation will lead you through all four floors of the City Tavern. Highlights include a hand written invitation by first lady Abigail Adams, a map of Washington, D.C. from […]
Join SAAM's time-based media conservator Dan Finn for a conservation-focused tour through the exhibition Musical Thinking: New Video Art and Sonic Strategies. Participants will learn about the intricacies of the […]
Don't miss The Talent Machine Company's performance of "High School Musical" as we bring the Disney Channel's smash hit to life on stage! Take advantage of evening and matinee performances, […]
Join us for a colored pencil sketching workshop in the garden. Participants will explore summer flora, incorporating brilliant hues using hatching, cross hatching and subtraction techniques. Afterwards, impress your friends […]
Register now for this engaging Zoom workshop with artist Marcella Kriebel and learn the basics of watercolor and illustration techniques before trying your hand at creating your own masterpiece. Known […]
From July 10 through September 15, noon - 1:00 pm on Wilson Plaza, join us for free lunchtime performances featuring the area's most talented entertainers. Enjoy a variety of musical […]
Profs and Pints DC presents: “Tension Over the Taiwan Strait,” a look at how a waterway became a flashpoint for conflict between the United States and China, with Meredith Oyen, […]
Join us for authentic steak, chicken, and pork street tacos, prepared outside by our own Alejandro from Mexico City. Enjoy this original Mexican tradition, along with your choice of mango, […]
Join us for authentic steak, chicken, and pork street tacos, prepared outside by our own Alejandro from Mexico City. Enjoy this original Mexican tradition, along with your choice of mango, […]
Profs and Pints DC presents: “A World Heritage of Tattooing,” with Lars Krutak, 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 by […]
FREE LUNCHTIME CONCERT - JULY 12, 12:30PM “A LITTLE LUNCH MUSIC” Holy Trinity in Georgetown hosts a free concert featuring the Wolf Trap Opera Studio. Come hear these emerging world-class artists […]
Multi-disciplinary artist Roxana Alger Geffen leads a creative evening of craftivism, conversation, and civic engagement.
“Who Did It? An Improvised Murder Mystery” is a comedy in which audience members help solve a murder! At the start, the show’s host invites attendees to contribute items they […]
16th Annual Capital Fringe Festival Always Unexpectedly Fringe July 12-23 Ten Days of Performances 43 Productions; 194 Individual Shows Festival Preview: June 23, 7-11pm WASHINGTON – The time is near for this year’s Capital Fringe Festival, our annual celebration of theatre and freedom of expression. In 2023, the Capital Fringe Festival will […]
Playing is learning! Join us the second Thursday of each month for Story Time at CJM, presented in partnership with PJ Library. Children and their caregivers are invited to join […]
Join Washington Performing Arts and DowntownDC for this installment of the weekly DowntownDC Live outdoor concert series. The Blacc Print Experience brings old school Go-Go, R&B & jazz for all ages.
