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On September 9th, Arts in Foggy Bottom invites you to join them under the stars for a special performance by an NSO member and composer Michael J. Evans to celebrate its 2023 exhibition, Sites for Centering and Reflection. Listen as they play music inspired by the program’s theme, and enjoy a special twilight tour of […]
The alleyways of DC served a distinct purpose as a city planning feature, but they also provided a hidden safe space where escaped enslaved people and the economically disadvantaged could find inexpensive housing and live their lives away from prying eyes. While city officials condemned life in the alleyways as dangerous, dirty and diseased, they […]
Expressing yourself in relief (Level 1) - Adults Weekly Class - 12 weeks Sundays, September 10 to November 26, 2023 10 am to 12pm On the first day of class, students are expected to bring their materials and an example of their artwork to share. In this class students will make drawings from great artist’s […]
Fall in love with DC’s newest museum! Join the Capital Jewish Museum as we continue our grand opening celebrations with a neighborhood block party. We’ll kick off the High Holidays with live music, social justice workshops and holiday projects, merchandise from local artisans and makers, food trucks, and a beer & wine garden. Featuring local […]
Fall in love with DC’s newest museum as we continue our grand opening celebrations with a neighborhood block party! We’ll kick off the High Holidays with live music, workshops and holiday projects, merchandise from local artisans and makers, refreshments from food trucks and a beer garden. The new Museum will also be open to the […]
IFC’s annual Unity Walk is a public demonstration of love and support for all who live in our region. Walk with participants of all ages to visit different houses of worship in upper Northwest DC to learn about and experience diverse faith traditions. There will be additional opportunities to engage with fellow walkers through moderated […]
Zoom meeting, free for members of JGSGW. Nonmembers may register to attend for a fee of $5. Emily Garber will discuss what it was like to get ready to leave home and cross the sea. There were times when it was more difficult for many Jews to leave Eastern Europe than to enter the United […]
Washington, D.C., is a city like no other in the United States. A Greek Doric temple houses a colossal cult statue (the Lincoln Memorial). A Roman triumphal arch monumentalizes the main train depot (Union Station). Roman equestrian statues celebrate victorious American generals (Andrew Jackson in Lafayette Plaza). Virtually join GW professor Elise Friedland as she […]
With practice, anyone can improve their drawing abilities. Students will gain knowledge of line, value, tone, negative space, and perspective in this course, and you'll leave with the assurance to start drawing every day. Each class students will be guided step-by-step through each assignment. Classes will combine drawing theory, real-world examples, worksheets, and drawing practice. […]
Come and experience how fun and easy it is to learn Latin dances like Salsa and Bachata. Meet your friendly and highly skilled instructor, Dr. Stephen Jackson. Try out one of our classes while you meet new friends and fellow dancers who care about learning dance just as much as you. We are a safe, […]
Bachata for Everyone - BASICS and BEYOND: Mondays 7:00-8:00pm Class Description: Bachata is a romantic Latin dance originating in the Dominican Republic. In this Bachata series we will cover the timing, footwork, and partnering fundamentals that are essential to experience incredible connections in social dance settings. The music is vibrant, inspiring, and full of percussive […]
Profs and Pints DC presents: “The Orgasm Gap,” a beyond-the-bedroom look at why women have fewer orgasms than men, with Brittany Dernberger, who teaches a popular course on the sociology of sex and gender as a professorial lecturer in sociology at George Washington University. Studies have shown that more than 90 percent of men—but just […]
Join Tudor Place Curator Robert DeHart along with Archivist Haley Wilkinson who will share recent research that has prompted a more equitable and inclusive interpretation in tours, events and programs […]
Young learners aged 18 months to four years old are invited to join us in discovering the many different ways we can make music together. Learn about famous musicians, create […]
Fenwick Gallery is excited to host PERFECTLY ACCEPTABLE, an exhibit featuring work from Chicago-based small press comics publisher Perfectly Acceptable Press. This exhibition explores the contemporary landscape of Risograph printing, […]
Interdisciplinary artist Cauleen Smith kicks off the annual Clarice Smith Distinguished Lecture Series. Smith explores African American identity through her work, particularly in films such as Sojourner, featured in SAAM’s […]
Weekly Class - 12 weeks Thursdays, September 14 to December 7, 2023 6 to 8 pm Unlock your creativity and discover the captivating world of printmaking in this engaging workshop series designed for adults. Over the course of several sessions, you will delve into the fundamentals of printmaking and gain hands-on experience with various techniques, […]
Sasha’s 82-year-old mother, Olga, is on the frontlines of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, having lived in Kyiv her whole life. Olga is thrust into increasingly fantastical situations: she strategizes with […]
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 […]
In partnership with Arion Press, the historic San Francisco letterpress printer, the National Portrait Gallery is proud to present a public conversation with visionary artist Kenturah Davis. In 2023, Arion […]
A global symbol of compassion and human rights, Little Amal is the 12-foot puppet portraying a 10-year-old Syrian refugee child who has traveled through 13 countries and been welcomed by […]
Join us for an artist talk with Thomas Holton, a photographer featured in “Kinship.” His portraits of the Lams, a Chinese family living in New York City, explore themes of […]
Profs and Pints DC presents: “How Politics Got So Nasty,” on what leads politicians in democracies to use violent and dangerous political rhetoric, with Thomas Zeitzoff, associate professor in American University’s School of […]
Profs and Pints DC presents: “The Trump Indictments,” an analysis of the prosecutors’ strategies and prospects for success, with Stephen A. Saltzburg, professor of law at GWU, former Justice Department official, and leading […]
Don’t miss this amazing opportunity to hear from legendary artist Carrie Mae Weems, joined in conversation by Saisha Grayson, SAAM’s curator of time-based media, to discuss her new exhibition "Carrie […]
Weekly Class - 11 Weeks Thursdays, September 21 to December 7, 2023 3:30-5:30pm This basic printmaking class is a dynamic and hands-on 12-week program designed to introduce young artists, aged 10 to 15, to the fascinating world of printmaking. Through a series of engaging and interactive sessions, participants will learn the fundamentals of printmaking, including […]
Car Free Day is a free event celebrated internationally every September 22, in which commuters are encouraged to get around without driving alone in cars, and instead, carpool, vanpool, use […]
Bringing together musicians, music historians, and ethnomusicologists from the United States and Canada and using the Blisses and Dumbarton Oaks as its inspiration, this symposium examines Washington, D.C.’s history as […]
Join SAAM’s curatorial and conservation staff for a series of gallery talks exploring the newly reimagined and reinstalled modern and contemporary art galleries, as well as a look at our […]
Join us for a conversation with artist Jaune Quick-to-See Smith about her vision in curating The Land Carries Our Ancestors: Contemporary Art by Native Americans and the exhibition's central theme of Indigenous reverence, study, and concern for the land. She will be joined by artists G. Peter Jemison and Neal Ambrose-Smith; as well as Elizabeth […]
Join us for a fireside chat with Canadian Jewish actor and artist Marilyn Lightstone. The program will feature an hour long discussion of her career, including an audience Q&A. The […]
Come support Lions Camp Merrick in raising money to send a kid to one of our camps; diabetic, deaf, or vision impaired! Enjoy a comedy show headlining Frank Vignola and […]
Drink like it’s 1699: A Folger Institute Mixology and Trivia Night / Friday, September 22 at 7pm (ET) Crazy Aunt Helen’s, 713 8th St SE Put on your wigs and […]
Saturday, Sept 23, 9am-12pm NPC’s Fall Food and Clothing Drive is back! Join us to make a real difference in our city as we collect and organize nonperishable food and gently used winter clothing for those suffering from the realities of hunger, food insecurity, and the approaching cold weather. Donations will go to Central Union […]
This month, the American Diabetes Association’s National Capital Area chapter is hosting its flagship fundraising event of the year, the Step Out Walk to Stop Diabetes, where the ADA will […]
The Weed Wrangle® is a one-day, area-wide, volunteer effort to help rescue public parks and green spaces from non-native invasive species through hands-on removal of especially harmful trees, vines and flowering plants. Join fellow garden lovers and the Tudor Place garden team in a site-wide weed plucking project. Suggested attire includes long pants and sleeves, […]
"Poetry is a country” will bring celebrated poets from across the nation together to premiere original poetry inspired by works in the National Gallery of Art's collection. These free, annual events will take place on Saturday, September 23, and will open with a keynote address by Ada Limón, the 24th US Poet Laureate, who was […]
Join Tudor Place for an urban outdoor adventure. Identify bugs, birds and other wildlife, in addition to, practicing knot-tying skills and planting seeds to take home. This program fulfills all […]
Jewelers'Werk Galerie is pleased to present Manual for Small Repairs, an exhibition of new and recent work by Argentine artist-jeweler Jorge Castañón. The show opens on Saturday, September 23rd and will remain on view through October 13th. Endearing, whimsical, heartfelt, poetic, and powerful are some of the words that describe Castañón’s work in this collection, […]
Join the Hispanic Heritage Month fiesta at the National Portrait Gallery! Back by popular demand, our friends from Lil’ Libros are helping us throw another all-ages celebration. Learn about Latinx […]
What is The Big Dill World's Largest Pickle Party®? The Big Dill World's Largest Pickle Party® is the premier pickle event of the year, featuring a pickle garden with 10+ […]
The influence of the 17th-century instrumental stylus fantasticus can be heard in numerous works of J.S. Bach. Andrew Fouts and Justin Wallace present a special program that highlights this fantastic […]
Written at the dawn of theater itself, Euripides’ tragicomedy masterpiece ALCESTE blends the funny and the sad with the surprising and transcendent. Presented for the first time with a stunningly […]
Experience this exciting exhibition - "The Land Carries Our Ancestors: Contemporary Art by Native Americans" - on opening weekend and meet some of the featured artists in person. Weaving Performance, 12:00-4:00 p.m. A Performance between Eric-Paul Riege and “jaatłoh4Ye’iitsoh ” Experience this weaving dance performed by artist Eric-Paul Riege (Diné) with his work jaatłoh4Ye’iitsoh (“earring […]
Join the National Portrait Gallery for a free two-day film program exploring the impact of U.S. expansion during the 20th century. These films are presented in conjunction with the exhibition […]
Profs and Pints DC presents: “The Real Oppenheimer,” a look at the scientist portrayed in the hit film and his role in the rise of the atomic age, with Allen Pietrobon, professor of […]
On Thursday September 28th Bank of America is holding a financial know-how seminar on financial safety at the Georgetown branch, located at 1339 Wisconsin Ave., NW. The seminar will be held […]
World is Your Oyster Fest will showcase local oyster farms and the regional delicacies that have earned ORP's annual event the reputation as best seafood and raw bar event in Baltimore! Set at the B&O Railroad Museum in the heart of Maryland’s historic oyster city, the World is Your Oyster Festi is the best opportunity to slurp to your heart's content and leave knowing how you can help the Bay's keystone species thrive. You'll learn why you should... EAT OYSTERS! (& OTHER SEAFOOD) Enjoy a variety of oysters from throughout the Bay. Hear directly from the farmers and watermen who grow and harvest them. Learn to "Shuck Like a Pro" with world-famous shuckers! Learn simple, celebration-worthy oyster toppings and recipes. Experience unique beer, wine, and cocktail pairings courtesy of ORP's top supporting partners. Savor delicious fare from Shell Recycling Alliance restaurants! RECYCLE SHELLS Celebrate the Bay-friendly businesses who recycle shell and ID the most convenient drop sites near you. Sign the "Shell Recycling Pledge" and receive a badge of honor to wear with pride! SPREAD THE WORD Learn how ORP is leading conservation of the native oyster. Experience oysters’ filtration and habitat creation power firsthand at the touch pool. Cheer for shuckers competing in ORP's second official shucking competition! The winner will have the opportunity to represent at the '23 U.S. National Oyster Championship Contest in St. Mary's County, MD. Create your own take-home oyster art with guidance from professional artists! Plus, enjoy live music exciting raffle items, and a vendor village featuring oyster wares, gear, and other goods!
This lecture focuses on the painted books of Aztec Mexico. These sixteenth-century documents are considered works of Art by some, and Writing by others. The Aztecs and their neighbors conceptualized […]
Your favorite concert to end cancer is back! Lombardi Live hosted by Friends of Lombardi and featuring White Ford Bronco returns to The Bullpen on Thursday, September 28, 2023. Rock […]
DC's favorite haunt is back, weekend nights this Fall. Creative, dramatic, and – YES -- terrifying -- MHF has built a national reputation for its unique, multi-sensory experience. Music, lighting […]
Martin's Tavern will be participating in Georgetown's Art All Night event Friday September 29th from 6-11pm. Martin's will be featuring Poet, DJ Leary : Your topic, his words. Join DJ […]
Martin's Tavern will be participating in the World Culture Festival taking place Friday evening 9/29 through Sunday afternoon 10/1. In conjunction with the festivities on the Mall, stop by Martin's […]
Sanity and madness blur on stage as two unlikely companions find themselves intertwined in complete isolation, with chilling results. Synetic’s reimagined tale explores the pitch-black depths of the human psyche, […]
Join Mason Exhibitions and Sofar Sounds on Friday, September 29 from 8-10pm. You’ll see 2 or 3 short sets from incredible performers from all musical genres, and sometimes even spoken word, comedy or dance. Each show’s lineup is curated by our artist booking team to be diverse and varied. Grab your ticket and get ready […]
Gather your family, friends, and pets for a day of outdoor fitness and fun at the "Pets 4 Life" 1K & 5K Walk/Run in beautiful Prince William Forest Park! Located […]
Monoprint on Plexiglass with Nina Muys Saturday, September 30 from 10: 00 am to 1:00 pm In this workshop, you will learn how to create an exciting monoprint using plexiglass that will be incised with sharp tools to create lines. This method is called dry point. A variety of textures will be used, and an […]
Celebrate iconic Martin's Tavern's 90th anniversary this fall. For the whole month of October, Martin's will be offering 3 speciality cocktails established in 1933 (the same year as Martin's). The […]
Join us October 1-31, 2023 for an entire month of BRAND NEW vegan options all over Washington DC during the second annual Washington DC Vegan Chef Challenge! During this time, […]
The Glen Echo Park Partnership for Arts and Culture is pleased to present the second annual Echo Arts Festival: a fall celebration of the visual and performing arts. This FREE […]
Join the National Portrait Gallery for a free two-day film program exploring the impact of U.S. expansion during the 20th century. These films are presented in conjunction with the exhibition […]
Few works evoke the dramatic intensity and impact of Bach’s Johannes-Passion, highlighting the extremes of human emotion and experience. Bach reveals his profound spirituality through powerful musical depictions of the […]
Two exhibits will be on display at the historic Westminster Hall & Burying Ground, just steps from Poe's final resting place. Both are included in one ticket: Poe in Comics (NEW in […]
Always wanted to try your hand at weaving? Join us at Mason Exhibitions Arlington on November 2, 12-2pm to learn the patterns and processes to weave a small scarf or […]
Profs and Pints DC presents: “Death Comes to Congress,” a historical look at the ultimate term limit, with Marvin Overby, professor of political science at Penn State University-Harrisburg and director of Penn State’s […]
Join us for this special guided tour of the historic house from October 3 through November 5. This tour reveals almost 200 years of mourning customs as expressed through artifacts […]
Hannah Williams is leading an interactive personal finance workshop at Capital One’s Georgetown Café location on Tuesday, October 3 from 6-8pm where she will discuss career growth through the lens […]
Profs and Pints DC presents: “Tales from Netherworlds,” an evening with Baba Yaga and other dark denizens of the imagination, with folklorist Philippa Rappoport of George Washington University. The traditional Celtic celebration of […]
O. B. Hardison Poetry Series: Jorie Graham / Tuesday, October 3 at 7:30pm (ET) Virtual Pulitzer-prize-winning poet Jorie Graham opens the season reading from their new work. Rep. Jamie Raskin […]
Young learners ages 18 months to 4 years old will discover what kinds of fruits and vegetables we eat in the fall and how they grow. Enjoy songs, crafts and […]
Join an in-depth presentation on issues of authorship and (mistaken) identity raised by Yves Saint Laurent’s 1965 series of so-called Mondrian dresses. Nancy J. Troy, Kress-Beinecke Professor at the Center […]
The celebration will feature a wide-range of work by the 2023 Washington Award Winners. Performances will begin promptly at 7pm, followed by a short award ceremony. The Fillmore School is […]
Folger Book Club: Warm Bodies / Thursday, October 5 at 6:30pm (ET) Virtual An adaptation of Romeo and Juliet set in the zombie apocalypse just in time to get you […]
Marie Cassat discovered that chalk pastels can transfer well to damp paper by using pressure. Nina Muys has embraced this method where the richness of the chalk pastels combined with transparent medium can result in an exciting print. This method also can be done without a press. Pastel Transfer Print Friday - October 6 10-1 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Folger Book Fair at East City Bookshop / Friday, October 6 at 6:30pm East City Bookshop, 645 Pennsylvania Ave. SE Shop a curated book selection highlighting the Folger’s Theatre, Poetry, […]
Since making her professional debut at 13, sitarist Anoushka Shankar is the youngest and first female recipient of a British House of Commons Shield and the first Indian woman nominated for a Grammy. Performing with a new quintet of musicians including clarinetist Arun Ghosh, drummer-composer Sarathy Korwar, Carnatic percussionist Pirashanna Thevarajah, and bassist Tom Farmer. […]
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 […]
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 older adult to age safely in their homes and to stay engaged in the community. Registration for the event is at Saint Agustine's Episcopal Church […]
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 8:30 pm See translation after the French description L’originalité de l’aquarelle par rapport aux autres types de peintures, comme l’acrylique ou bien l’huile, on ne […]
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 its website with a new vibrant look and improved functionality focused on Its fresh images and robust capabilities. In this presentation, Shelley Pollero will provide […]
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, […]
