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Join us for an artist talk with Ruth Buentello, a painter featured in the museum’s “Kinship” exhibition. Buentello shares family memories and emotions while using art to process and appreciate […]
During World War II, a group of volunteer, civilian women manually plotted aircraft traveling through Washington, D.C., air space. In her virtual talk, Anne Dobberteen discusses this select group of […]
Award winning harpsichordist Lillian Gordis plays beautiful works from J.S. Bach's Well-Tempered Clavier Book II and music by early English composers William Byrd, John Bull and William Tisdall.
Together, The Ritz-Carlton, Tysons Corner’s Chef Ahmed Masouleh and Poopak Golesorkhi, renowned DC-based event planner, will be hosting “Persia,” a pop-up dining restaurant where guests will experience unforgettable traditional Persian cuisine inspired by the the art of Persian flavors and influences. The pop-up will take place over the dates of October 6-7, 2023, and will […]
This Sunday we’ll celebrate the Feast of St Francis during our intergenerational Sunday school hour at Dumbarton Church. We are excited to have Joe and Murphy the yellow lab, a […]
Homes of the Southwest Waterfront, Sunday, October 8 from 1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. Home tour of select homes in Southwest DC benefits Waterfront Village, a small non-profit organziation which helps […]
As the official bank and credit card of the Washington Capitals, Capital One will celebrate the 2023 Home Opener with several fun, local events the week of October 9! - […]
In honor of Fire Prevention Month, First Alert is partnering with Lowe’s on an educational demonstration for the community to learn about the importance of fire safety before a disaster […]
Explore the ultimate guide on watching live high school football action through Today Hs Football! Get ready to experience the thrill of USA high school football like never watching before. […]
Aquarelle avec Véronique (en Français et en anglais) - Simple et Divertissant Watercolor with Véronique (in French and English)- Fun and Easy Tuesdays, October 10 and 17 from 6 to […]
Documentary filmmaker and founder of History Before Us, Frederick Murphy, hosts a conversation with descendants of enslaved individuals associated with Tudor Place and other historic sites with a history of […]
Tudor Place has over 5,000 books in its collection, many of which are rare editions and not on view. This National Book Month, embrace your inner bookworm and discover what […]
Join SAAM’s Paintings Conservators for a conservation-focused tour through the exhibition “Composing Color: Paintings by Alma Thomas”. Participants will be able to explore the works while getting insight into the […]
Jane Franklin Dance performance in response to Temporary Public Art Installation “Two Boxes of Oranges and Admonia Jackson” by Nina Cooke John The City of Alexandria’s Office of the Arts […]
What was it like living in the 1920s? Travel back in time to learn about the women who lived and worked at Tudor Place 100 years ago to discover the […]
This year's 9th annual tour will showcase seven homes. Each year, we find new hidden gems in the neighborhood with different architectural styles and surprising decor and art inside. On […]
📣 Exciting News! Save the Date for DTFest 2023! 🎉 Mark your calendars and get ready for the most vibrant celebration of Nepalese culture and traditions at DTFest 2023! 🌟 📅 Date: Saturday, Oct 14, 2023 📍 Location: Prince William County Fairgrounds 10624 Dumfries Rd, Manassas, VA 20112 Join us for a day filled with […]
You're invited to National Presbyterian Church for a thought-provoking author talk by Lydia Dugdale, M.D., based on her popular book, The Lost Art of Dying: Reviving Forgotton Wisdom. Date & Time: Morning Session: 9:55 am Afternoon Session: 12:30 pm About the Author: Lydia Dugdale, M.D., an Associate Professor of Medicine at Columbia University College of […]
Zoom meeting, free for members of JGSGW. Nonmembers may register to attend for a fee of $5. This year, as Gesher Galicia celebrates its 30th anniversary, it has completely overhauled […]
Join Time-Based Media Arts Curator Charlotte Ickes as she leads a tour of the National Portrait Gallery’s “Kinship” exhibition. Learn about each artist's motivation and inspiration for the works that […]
Our season begins with the powerful and emotional Concert Overture No. 1 in E minor by groundbreaking 19th-century composer, Louise Farrenc, launching our adventures into places known and unknown. Next, […]
Whether you're a budding artist or looking to expand your artistic horizons, this class is the perfect opportunity to explore your passion for printmaking. Use Akua inks to explore printmaking using woodblock or linoleum. Bring a drawing or concept and plan to use 2-4 colors to make an edition of 4-6 prints. By the end […]
Profs and Pints DC presents: “The Exorcist’s Power,” on the making of a legendary film and the rise of its demon spawn, with David Wilt, professorial lecturer in film studies at George Washington […]
Join us for a Haunted House Workshop, where kids can unleash their creativity with local toy maker Chloe Varelidi, creator of the Follies Play Sets. This exciting workshop happens at […]
As the days get crisper, fall colors start to appear in the garden. Young learners aged 18 months to 4 years old will discover how and why leaves change colors […]
Celebrating its 20th Anniversary, founded by local potter Laura Nichols, the Great Falls Studio Tour invites you to explore more than 30 art studios spread throughout the Great Falls community […]
Volta Park Fall Festival - October 21, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Volta Park’s Fall Festival is back on Saturday, October 21, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Families and […]
Spooky season is back in session! In this class, Mayra Garcia from celebrateMe!, will teach you how to make your own Royal Icing to fill and outline your cookies. Each student will receive 8 pre-baked cookies ready to be decorated. Students will learn how to decorate their favorite Halloween characters including pumpkins, ghosts and spider […]
ADA Partner WANDA Shares the story of creating a diabetes-free legacy at the Ferebee Hope Family Literacy Festival Join us for the Ferebee Hope Family Literacy Festival hosted by The […]
Step back in time to a Between the Wars fashion exposition that starts prior to the roaring twenties up to the new look of the 1940s. This retrospective will feature […]
UFC 294: Usman vs Chimaev Full Fight Live Stream ON Free Tv Kamaru Usman vs Khamzat Chimaev LIVE, FREE LIVE Usman v Chimaev Fight ON TV Channel. Click Here to […]
Ever wished you could attend a black tie event WITH YOUR DOG that supports lifesaving programs for animals in the District? Humane Rescue Alliance’s most anticipated event, Bark Ball 2023, […]
Ever wished you could attend a black tie event WITH YOUR DOG that supports lifesaving programs for animals in the District? Humane Rescue Alliance’s most anticipated event, Bark Ball 2023, […]
Calling all dapper dogs and animal lovers! You're invited to the most glamorous event of the year: the Humane Rescue Alliance’s Bark Ball black-tie gala. Dress to impress and let […]
World Singing Day - Community Sing-along Would you like to do something fun to lift your spirits? World Children's Choir is hosting a community sing-along to celebrate World Singing Day. […]
Dumbarton Concerts kicks off its 46th season with one of the most beloved instruments of all time: the cello. In the hands of David Teie, the instrument sings its way […]
Concert accordionist Hanzhi Wang is celebrated for her extraordinary virtuosity and captivating stage presence. Grammy-nominated classical mandolinist Avi Avital is best known for his interpretations of popular Baroque and folk […]
Sphinx Virtuosi, a dynamic and inspiring professional self-conducted chamber orchestra that serves as the performing entity of the Sphinx Organization, the leading social justice nonprofit dedicated to transforming lives through […]
Join us for a post screening discussion with Oscar-nominated filmmaker David Petersen and Steven Melendez, artistic director of the New York Theatre Ballet. Filmed over ten years, Lift tells the […]
When the Spanish conquistadors overran Tenochtitlan and established Mexico City, they built a European-style Cathedral directly on top of an Aztec temple; over time, it became a place for music […]
Profs and Pints DC presents: “Haunted Landscapes of Middle-Earth,” on J.R.R. Tolkien’s use of horror, with Peter Grybauskas, who has written extensively on Tolkien and teaches courses on him at […]
Folger Theatre: The Winter’s Tale / October 24 - December 3 Folger Theatre Folger Theatre opens its 2023/24 season with Shakespeare’s astonishing romance — an exhilarating journey filled with emotional […]
Profs and Pints DC presents: “The Life of the Vampire,” a look at the origins and evolution of a feared and beloved cultural icon, with Stanley Joseph Stepanic, who teaches […]
Tuesday, October 24 from 7 - 8:30 p.m. ET RSVP: https://events.womenshistory.org/events/the-bonobo-sisterhood/ Tickets: Free for students, $35 general, $150 VIP (w/ private reception) Event Graphic: Linked here Description: As much as this summer, […]
Join us at Woodrow Wilson Plaza at the Ronald Reagan Building and International Trade Center for a spooktacular Halloween celebration! Gather your loved ones, friends, and colleagues to revel in […]
Profs and Pints DC presents: “The Science of Frankenstein,” with Richard C. Sha, professor of literature and philosophy at American University and author of Imagination and Science in Romanticism. In […]
Superfine Art Fair returns to Union Market this Halloween weekend. Discover the best art the DMV has to offer at Dock5 from October 26th to the 29th. Join us for […]
Join SAAM’s research fellows for this lunchtime series of gallery talks as they share new discoveries about artworks on view. Learn the stories behind these objects and how each one […]
Something’s brewin’! In this class, Mayra Garcia from celebrateMe!, will teach you how to fill and outline your cookies with Royal Icing. Each student will receive 8 pre-baked cookies ready […]
Spicez is excited to share our intimate knowledge of these aromatic ground-up seasonings that tickle your taste buds, elevate your cuisine, and dazzle your guests...if you get it right! The combinations and complexities of using spices are endless, and we are here to spice up your life! (Or at least your dish.) Let's get together […]
Celebrate the fall season with games and crafts at Tudor Place. Wear your Halloween best to explore the garden’s meandering paths and find festive activities, fun and sugary treats. All […]
Saturday and Sunday, October 28–29, 10 AM – 5 PM Free | National Mall Bring the whole family to the Smithsonian’s National Museum of the American Indian to participate in […]
Celebrate Día de los Muertos with the Smithsonian American Art Museum! Bring the whole family to see exciting live performances, including traditional Mexican folk dance by Ballet Folklorico Mi Herencia […]
Jewelers'Werk Galerie is pleased to present "Finery," an exhibition of new work by artist-jeweler and architect Adriana Radulescu. The show opens on Saturday, October 28th, with a reception to meet […]
Join us for some Halloween fun at Glen Echo Park! Activities include decorating a Trick-or-Treat bag and other crafts, a festive fall photo-op (say that 10 times!), a costume contest, […]
Concert pianist, educator, and environmentalist Mahani Teave performs with beguiling intensity and virtuosity. Considered one of the world’s pre-eminent Rapa Nui (Easter Island, Chile) musicians, she balances strength and delicacy […]
Shinsuke Ogawa (1935-1992) was one of Japan’s leading documentarians who inspired generations of non-fiction filmmakers to practice and participate in the power of dedicated, collective filmmaking. Ogawa lived and worked […]
Domi Oh and John Fisher will be playing four-handed piano works from Brahms, Barber, and others. Admission is free; your donation is welcome at the door.
Domi Oh and John Fisher will be playing four-handed piano works from Brahms, Barber, and others. Admission is free; your donation is welcome at the door. Free Parking for concertgoers […]
Dumbarton United Methodist Church proudly presents Gabriel Fauré's timeless musical masterpiece. We invite you to witness and take part in a worship service filled with beauty, reflection, and breathtaking music […]
Shinsuke Ogawa (1935-1992) was one of Japan’s leading documentarians who inspired generations of non-fiction filmmakers to practice and participate in the power of dedicated, collective filmmaking. Ogawa lived and worked […]
For more than 20 years, Simone Dinnerstein and Awadagin Pratt have garnered individual praise for originality and astounding technical prowess—Pratt as an award-winning pianist, conductor, and educator, and Dinnerstein for […]
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This Veterans Day, honor the military service of Native American, Native Hawaiian, and Alaska Native Veterans at the Smithsonian’s National Museum of the American Indian. A presentation of the Colors […]
Profs and Pints DC presents: “It Came from Within,” a look at the real-life psychological disorders behind some of your favorite movie frights, with Brian A. Sharpless, visiting research fellow […]
Learn about the spooky creatures who go bump in the night and how Halloween has been celebrated across time and cultures. Young learners aged 18 months to 4 years and […]
The National Women’s History Museum (NWHM), a museum dedicated to amplifying, interpreting, and celebrating women’s diverse contributions to society, Women Connect4Good, and artist Tiffany Shlain announce DENDROFEMONOLOGY: A Feminist History […]
US PREMIERE! See the newest tragicomic tale by Norway's Jon Fosse, one of the world's greatest contemporary writers. In this mysterious one-act play, a man who has been away a […]
PCOS Externally-Led Patient-Focused Drug Development Meeting (PCOS EL-PFDD Meeting) Presented by PCOS Challenge: The National Polycystic Ovary Syndrome Association About Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) PCOS is a serious genetic, hormone, metabolic, and reproductive disorder that affects up to 15% of women. PCOS can lead to lifelong complications, infertility, anxiety, depression and other psychosocial disorders, obesity, […]
Billboard Magazine called Martha Redbone “…a true original; the kind of artist who sets trends, as opposed to following them." The raw power of this Afro-Indigenous vocalist, songwriter, composer, and educator challenges and inspires all who hear her. She is known for her “unique gumbo” of folk, blues and gospel from her childhood in Harlan […]
32nd annual sale of wearable art and fiber art supplies by twenty members of the Potomac Fiber Arts Gallery. We'll have scarves, hats, garments, jewelry, yarn, fabrics, and notions, for […]
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, November 4th & 5th, 2023. On November 4th and 5th, Bank of America cardholders will have the opportunity to visit two new exhibitions at […]
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, November 4th & 5th, 2023. On November 4th and 5th, Bank of America cardholders will have the opportunity to visit two new exhibitions at […]
What was it like to be a girl in the 1920s? Discover what life was like for the women and girls who lived and worked at Tudor Place through an […]
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, November 4th & 5th, 2023. On November 4th and 5th, Bank of America cardholders will have the opportunity to visit the traveling exhibit African […]
The cabaret returns. Soloists from the Chorus will share hilarious and heartwarming stories about photos of themselves projected onstage and sing songs from the worlds of Broadway and pop music. Performances on […]
Welcome to an event for age-diverse audiences at MoCA. Featuring the family friendly show The Big Meow and dance performed by Forty+ Project, you’ll experience lively performances and have the […]
A trip to an exotic port of call or a special party, your adventures are worth more than a smartphone photo file. In a world where our memories are often […]
A trip to an exotic port of call or a special party, your adventures are worth more than a smartphone photo file. Join Karen La Du in this workshop that combines collage, printmaking, drawing, watercolor, and whatever other media makes you smile to create a hand-made book of memories. Watch Karen page through her recent […]
Artist Raven Chacon (Diné) is joined by Joy Harjo, Candice Hopkins, Ange Loft, Laura Ortman, and Olivia Shortt to present selections from his work, For Zitkála-Šá (2020). A Pulitzer Prize-winning […]
Join us for an artist talk with Anna Tsouhlarakis where she will discuss her work and performance in the “Kinship" exhibition on Nov. 4 from 3 - 4 p.m. Her work with sculpture, installation, video, and performance redefines the expectations of Native American art. The artist will discuss the message and impact of her works. […]
The internationally-renowned concert pianist Jeremy Denk returns after nearly two decades. One of the foremost American pianists of his generation, Mr. Denk is the winner of both a MacArthur "Genius" Fellowship and the Avery Fisher Prize. His career has been marked by regular appearances at Carnegie and Royal Albert Halls as well as with the […]
Prepare to be enchanted as renowned soprano Sharon Christman graces the stage to perform a captivating selection of songs and arias paired with one of the greatest chamber works by […]
Chai With Rani and Mumbay Street Food A cup of Chai and I am ready to fly!! I love chai…. and if it’s done right it definitely hits the spot. Growing up, all I knew was chai and pav ( bread) for breakfast. Though it was a everyday routine, it always felt divine. It was […]
Join us for an introductory presentation on Dorothea Lange: Seeing People by exhibition curator Philip Brookman. Brookman is consulting curator in the National Gallery’s department of photographs, and former chief […]
Join the National Portrait Gallery for the second of two live performances of “Portrait of an Indigenous Womxn ” by artist Anna Tsouhlarakis. Drawing awareness to the Missing or Murdered […]
Join your United States Navy Band clarinet section for an afternoon of chamber music at the Episcopal Church of the Redeemer! As one of their most unique concerts, the Chamber […]
Under the direction of Music Director James Ross, Alexandria Symphony Orchestra conveys the sounds of Appalachia and Americana with the program “Going Home,” anchored by Antonín Dvořák’s beloved New World […]
The first concert of the season features Artistic Director Dr. Eugene Rogers and TWC’s commitment to performing works of BIPOC composers under its Mahogany Initiative. James Lee III’s (b. 1975) four-movement work Breaths of Universal Longings for chorus, youth chorus and orchestra, is inspired by the concepts of joy and belonging. The piece includes paraphrased […]
While it is widely known in America that George and Martha Washington never had children of their own, few are aware that they raised numerous children together. In a talk […]
Now entering its 35th season, the Washington Bach Consort’s Noontime Cantata Series continues its mission of bringing the music of Johann Sebastian Bach to the Washington, DC community. Presented at St. Mark’s Episcopal Church on Capitol Hill (Capitol Cantata Series) and Church of the Epiphany (Downtown Cantata Series), performances are free of charge to all […]
Monday, Nov. 6, 4 – 5 p.m. Kinsale Drake, an emerging poet, editor and playwright, will give a public talk on her work with the changing wxman collective and NDN […]
Profs and Pints DC presents: “Imported Caste Apartheid,” on the debate over caste-based discrimination brought from India to the U.S., with Christine Fair, professor in Georgetown University’s Securities Studies Program […]
Profs and Pints DC presents: “Washington’s Black Vaudeville,” a look at race relations on stage in D.C. in the Roaring Twenties, with Michelle R. Scott, historian and professor of African […]
Dr. Crystal Moten, Curator of Collections and Exhibitions at the Obama Foundation in Chicago, will discuss her work focusing on the intersection of race, class and gender to uncover the […]
Grammy-winner David Murray (sax) and Emmy-winner D.D Jackson (piano) join Dave Kline (electric violin) at Blues Alley
Spicez is excited to share our intimate knowledge of these aromatic ground-up seasonings that tickle your taste buds, elevate your cuisine, and dazzle your guests...if you get it right! The combinations and complexities of using spices are endless, and we are here to spice up your life! (Or at least your dish.) Let's get together […]
Pianist Sir András Schiff brings an evening of inspired playing with a curated program specifically for this performance and to be announced from the stage, Schiff intersperses reflection and insights with shimmering performance.
Heroines of Washington is one of the area’s most unique events, recognizing and honoring women in the D.C. Metro Area for their dedication to community service. Since 2001 the March of Dimes has honored 143 "heroines" and raised more than $4 million to make sure one day all babies are born full term and healthy. […]
Spend your weekend at Woodward PA , November 10-12th! Get the opportunity to ride with other women who share the same action sports passions and in a less intimidating approach to action sports. We're adding events and programming made just for women! From instruction clinics to painting sessions, you'll be able to relax and play […]
