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Q&A with Soufra Director Thomas Morgan & CARE Chef Ambassador Asha Gomez Join us for the D.C. premiere of Soufra (2017), the wildly inspirational story of Mariam, a refugee from Lebanon, as she and a team of fellow refugee women strive against daunting obstacles to improve their lives by launching a food truck business.
Chinese Disco’s Free Friday Comedy Night in Georgetown,DC Live Standup Comedy Open Mic Night Show First-Timers, Amateurs, Newbies Welcome! $25 cash prize joke contest for audience members after the show Every Friday Night FREE SHOW No reservations: first-come, first-seated. Chinese Disco DOES NOT SELL FOOD-JUST DRINKS. Showroom opens 7pm for dinner(you may bring in any […]
Come join us for Oscar Wilde’s classic Trivial Comedy for Serious People: The Importance of Being Earnest presented by The Picnic Theatre Company! Enjoy cocktails, refreshments and music. Proceeds benefit Dumbarton House and Courage for Kids. There are three chances to see the performance: Wednesday June 13, 2018 Thursday June 14, 2018 Friday June 15, […]
A reception for new members, awards and election of new CAG leaders.
An event that highlights very good journalism.
Holocaust survivors tell their life stories in their own words, uniting personal experience with history in a way that is extraordinary in its immediacy and power. Each hour-long program features a live interview between journalist Bill Benson and a survivor. Doors to the auditorium open at 10:45 a.m. Due to security precautions, please allow extra […]
Profs and Pints presents: "Why Populists Rise," with Erik Jones, professor of European Studies and International Political Economy at Johns Hopkins University's School of Advanced International Studies (SAIS). The populist currents that brought us President Donald Trump and Brexit have been having an impact throughout Europe, with far-right populist parties assuming power in Italy, Poland, […]
An event affiliated with the Georgetown Business Association.
Holocaust survivors tell their life stories in their own words, uniting personal experience with history in a way that is extraordinary in its immediacy and power. Each hour-long program features a live interview between journalist Bill Benson and a survivor. Doors to the auditorium open at 10:45 a.m. Due to security precautions, please allow extra […]
A presentation from one of the best interior designers.
An interactive art event from the National Portrait Gallery.
Did you know Cirque Italia has TWO traveling shows?! For the first time ever, The NEW GOLD UNIT IS COMING TO GAITHERSBURG, MD with the state of the art water show you DON’T WANT TO MISS!!! Cirque Italia has grown to the point where the next logical step can only be to expand operations and […]
Blending pop culture fun with the innovations of science and engineering festivals, The Museum of Science Fiction presents Escape Velocity 2018, a futuristic world’s fair that promotes STEAM education within the context of science fiction. This three day event will feature cutting-edge technology and panels on science, discovery and pop culture. There will be hands-on […]
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 cash bar available. Also enjoy free admission to our museum! The May 25 concert will feature The Butchers Family Band, playing traditional country and bluegrass, […]
A beloved Romantic ballet. Love, betrayal, and forgiveness are paired with coveted virtuoso roles. This haunting and tender classic tells the story of the promise and tragedy of young love.
Washington, D.C. has long been known as “The City of Trees.” But can you identify our trees by name & variety? Frederick Law Olmsted was good enough to label the ones that he had planted on the grounds of our Capitol but we don’t enjoy that luxury along our Georgetown streets and in our parks. […]
The only live music and variety radio show aired nationwide today, Live from Here (formerly A Prairie Home Companion) has been a staple for the 2.6 Million fans who have tuned in each Saturday evening over the past 43 seasons. Hosted by Chris Thile of the Punch Brothers and Nickel Creek, the show draws new, […]
Named one of Rolling Stone’s 100 Greatest Guitarists and 100 Greatest Singers of all time, John Fogerty, formerly of Creedence Clearwater Revival, returns to Wolf Trap along with blues and boogie renegades ZZ Top. Experience two Rock & Roll Hall of Fame icons on one stage performing countless classic rock hits like “Have You Ever […]
Holocaust survivors tell their life stories in their own words, uniting personal experience with history in a way that is extraordinary in its immediacy and power. Each hour-long program features a live interview between journalist Bill Benson and a survivor. Doors to the auditorium open at 10:45 a.m. Due to security precautions, please allow extra […]
Profs and Pints presents: "New American Desert Art," with Joshua Shannon, associate professor of contemporary art history and theory at the University of Maryland, director of the Potomac Center for the Study of Modernity, and author of The Recording Machine: Art and Fact during the Cold War. Amazing works of art that previously bloomed in […]
Information on financial planning and tax strategies.
Named one of Rolling Stone’s 100 Greatest Guitarists and 100 Greatest Singers of all time, John Fogerty, formerly of Creedence Clearwater Revival, returns to Wolf Trap along with blues and boogie renegades ZZ Top. Experience two Rock & Roll Hall of Fame icons on one stage performing countless classic rock hits like “Have You Ever […]
Holocaust survivors tell their life stories in their own words, uniting personal experience with history in a way that is extraordinary in its immediacy and power. Each hour-long program features a live interview between journalist Bill Benson and a survivor. Doors to the auditorium open at 10:45 a.m. Due to security precautions, please allow extra […]
A discussion that comes soon before a presidential election in Turkey.
A discussion with prominent women on D.C.'s growing beverage scene.
Botanical art is the melding of scientific accuracy and artistic sensitivity. This exhibit offers a look into the contemporary botanical art scene. As Clippinger and Ducore draw inspiration from their gardens and beyond, they strive to capture the delicacy, complexity, and vibrancy found in the plant world. Careful observation of the plant’s botany, color variations, […]
DC metro area artist Ric Garcia will exhibit new paintings, digital prints, and mixed media works at Glen Echo Parks’ Stone Tower Gallery in an exhibit titled “Super America.” The exhibition is populated by iconic superheroes, atomic age monsters, and cinema icons all portrayed in fresh and re-imagined ways with a bilingual context, and it […]
After 10 years as artist-in-residence in the Chautauqua Tower at Glen Echo Park, J. Jordan Bruns will be taking a 3-year sabbatical to explore the world and live in Japan with his family. Before saying good-bye, Bruns will present his work in the exhibition “Arigatō, 10 Years at Glen Echo Park” in the Park’s Popcorn […]
Proclamation Reception 5-6:30 pm Music, Carnival Masqueraders, Meet, Greet and Mingle with Caribbean Foodies till 10:00 pm *FREE EVENT* Pre-registration required at https://ccmonth.eventbrite.com. Caribbean Street Foods & drink specials! Partners: National Caribbean-American Foods & Foodways Alliance (NCAFFA), Spark at Engine 12, Mayor’s Advisory Commission on Caribbean-American Community Affairs (MACCCA), Caribbean-American Chamber of Commerce of the […]
Frosé cocktails will be on the menu.
Returning to Washington D.C., SAVORSM: An American Craft Beer & Food Experience will unite craft beer lovers and independent brewers this June for the 11th year. Presented by the Brewers Association (BA), SAVOR is hailed as the premier craft beer and food pairing event in the U.S., serving up a selection of small bites perfectly […]
Returning to Washington D.C., SAVOR: An American Craft Beer & Food Experience will unite craft beer lovers and independent brewers this June for the 11th year. Presented by the Brewers Association (BA), SAVOR is hailed as the premier craft beer and food pairing event in the U.S., serving up a selection of small bites perfectly […]
Two-time Grammy-winner John Prine is among America’s premier phrase-turners with songs like “Angel From Montgomery” and “In Spite of Ourselves.” The post-Dylan musician is “one of the most critically acclaimed singer-songwriters of the last 50 years” (Los Angeles Times). At this special performance, he is joined by “one of Nashville’s biggest new stars” (Pitchfork), Margo […]
A family-friendly event that celebrates jazz. Free.
Stretch your legs and your mind during the 35th Annual Dupont Kalorama Museum Walk. Five diverse museums will open their doors free of charge for this weekend long celebration in one of Washington, D.C.’s most beautiful neighborhoods. Discover Anderson House, Dumbarton House, NSCDA Museum & Headquarters, National Museum of American Jewish Military History, The Phillips […]
One of the most popular events of the year at Glen Echo Park, the Festival attracts close to 10,000 visitors. Free to the public and held rain or shine, the Festival features over 450 musicians, storytellers, dancers, and crafters from the greater Washington area. Presented by the Folklore Society of Greater Washington and the Glen […]
Returning to Washington D.C., SAVORSM: An American Craft Beer & Food Experience will unite craft beer lovers and independent brewers this June for the 11th year. Presented by the Brewers Association (BA), SAVOR is hailed as the premier craft beer and food pairing event in the U.S., serving up a selection of small bites perfectly […]
The White Album is “perhaps The Beatles’ most ambitious studio album” (BBC) and features classics including “Blackbird,” “While My Guitar Gently Weeps,” and “Ob-La-Di, Ob-La-Da.” Experience the celebrated album played in full, note for note, cut for cut, by some of the world’s best musicians.
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 […]
Join us for a free sketching session in the Museum! Artists of all ages are invited to sketch alongside local artist and art instructor Teresa Duke. Materials are provided. Please contact Anne Marie Paquette, the Clarice & Robert H. Smith Educator, to register for this program: APaquette@NationalSporting.org, (540) 687-6542 ext. 25
Join us for a free sketching session in the Museum! Artists of all ages are invited to sketch alongside local artist and art instructor Teresa Duke. Materials are provided. Please contact Anne Marie Paquette, the Clarice & Robert H. Smith Educator, to register for this program: APaquette@NationalSporting.org, (540) 687-6542 ext. 25
Profs and Pints presents: "The Life of a DC Beer King," a biographical portrait of DC brewing magnate Christian Heurich, with Mark Benbow, associate professor of American History at Marymount University. Christian Heurich was a pivotal figure in Washington DC history who also brewed damned good beer. For decades, Washingtonians drank more of his beer […]
Known for thrilling performances and a laid-back style, Jake Owen ascended to country stardom with smash hits including “Barefoot Blue Jean Night,” “Beachin’,” “Anywhere with You,” “Alone with You,” “The One That Got Away,” and “American Country Love Song.” He is joined by “Buy Me a Boat” charmer Chris Janson and “Singles You Up” singer […]
An event from the Hugh M. Hefner Foundation.
Profs and Pints presents: "Are Universities Worth It?" with James H. Mittelman, scholar in residence and professor emeritus at American University's School of International Service, former dean at public and private universities, and author of Implausible Dream: The World-Class University and Repurposing Higher Education. If you work in higher education, are a college student, have […]
A chance to hear D.C. political candidates talk about education.
An evening dedicated to Danish-American relations and wounded veterans.
As the co-founder of CHIC, Grammy winner Nile Rodgers pioneered a musical language that generated chart-topping hits like “Le Freak,” and sparked the advent of hip-hop with “Good Times.” The soul and disco luminaries are joined by the Grammy-winning “Queen of Funk” Chaka Khan who gets audiences grooving to hits like “I’m Every Woman” and […]
Holocaust survivors tell their life stories in their own words, uniting personal experience with history in a way that is extraordinary in its immediacy and power. Each hour-long program features a live interview between journalist Bill Benson and a survivor. Doors to the auditorium open at 10:45 a.m. Due to security precautions, please allow extra […]
A variety of topics of interest will be discussed.
A classic gala event that supports UDC's Law program.
In Italy everyone drinks rosé, so we are welcoming men to enjoy it. Make way for Brosé! Come learn how to choose, serve and taste rosé with 6 examples from 4 countries along with savory Italian favorites. $49 (all inclusive).
Northbound Trio and Rich Perry will perform.
In the annual Weinmann lecture, Dr. Devin Naar will weave together two overlooked stories not part of the mainstream Holocaust narrative: the devastating experiences of Sephardic Jews in Nazi-occupied Greece and the frantic efforts of their relatives in the United States to come to their aid. By tracing the deep connections maintained among Sephardic Jews […]
“Alison Krauss' voice can seem like an entity unto itself: a holy spirit wafting through the pop world, melting away musical categories” as she drifts from bluegrass to folk and country seamlessly (NPR). Krauss, the most awarded singer in Grammy history, is joined by Rock & Roll Hall of Famer David Crosby & Friends for […]
For four days, Focus on the Story will convene some of the top names in photography for a series of outstanding keynote presentations, panel discussions, workshops, exhibits, portfolio reviews, photowalks and community events. Whether it’s shining a light on the unknown victims of human labor trafficking in Singapore or exploring how to merge fine arts […]
The director of the National Museum of African Art will speak at the event. RSVP to Richard Selden at richard@georgetowner.com.
Holocaust survivors tell their life stories in their own words, uniting personal experience with history in a way that is extraordinary in its immediacy and power. Each hour-long program features a live interview between journalist Bill Benson and a survivor. Doors to the auditorium open at 10:45 a.m. Due to security precautions, please allow extra […]
The American College Dance Association (ACDA) presents the National College Dance Festival on June 7, 8 and 9, 2018 in the Terrace Theater at The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts. The Festival presents 30 dances performed in three gala programs, with performances at 2:00 PM and 7:30 PM daily. Each of the […]
A fine way to welcome nice weather.
Event benefits the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society.
Smashing together soul, dance-pop, and rock, Fitz and the Tantrums’ unique sound has led to catchy radio hits like “HandClap” and “The Walker.” Paired with the passionate, electronic pop of X Ambassadors (hits include “Unsteady” and “Renegades”), this show promises to be the dance party of the summer.
Learn about NSLM’s early 20th century silver coach and four through letters, photos, and newspaper clippings spanning the last hundred years. Claudia Pfeiffer, the George L. Ohrstrom, Jr. Curator of Art, will give guests a peek into the drama and personalities of Gilded Age coaching. For more information or to RSVP contact Anne Marie Paquette, […]
Art viewing and a curated wine selection.
A Grammy, Emmy, and Tony Award winner whose catalog includes hits like “Mandy” and “Can’t Smile Without You,” Barry Manilow is one of the top Adult Contemporary artists of all time and “the greatest showman of our generation” (Rolling Stone).
The Armed Forces Cycling Classic, presented by The Boeing Company, returns to Arlington, V.A., June 9-10, 2018. The Washington, D.C. area’s premier cycling event, now in its 21st year, offers professional and amateur races that challenge riders and benefit members of the U.S. armed forces. The weekend’s family-friendly event begins on Saturday, June 9, with […]
Join award-winning landscape photographer Angela B. Pan for a sunrise photo shoot at the Lincoln Memorial (Sunrise is at 5:42 a.m.) Starting the morning with coffee and doughnuts, participants will have the opportunity to capture the idyllic Washington Monument, from the end of the reflecting pool or from behind the columns of the Lincoln Memorial. […]
The author will be doing a book signing.
On June 9, take a journey to a folklore forest where you will meet Anansi, Tiger and Snake! Experience Caribbean culture with live music, acting and dance with The White House Studios (TWHS) performing arts and educational group. TWHS is showcasing Caribbean theatre in June 2018 during National Caribbean-American Heritage Month (NCAHM) for two shows […]
On June 9, take a journey to a folklore forest where you will meet Anansi, Tiger and Snake! Experience Caribbean culture with live music, acting and dance with The White House Studios (TWHS) performing arts and educational group. TWHS is showcasing Caribbean theatre in June 2018 during National Caribbean-American Heritage Month (NCAHM) for two shows […]
An event that is titled "A Larry Garmany legacy event."
Join your creative peers for a classy, arts-filled evening at Arlington Arts Center in support of Jane Franklin Dance, a local nonprofit whose 2018-19 Season includes both cutting-edge collaborations and wide-ranging community outreach. Your ticket earns you access to the event’s outdoor performances of Auto-Audio, a site specific romp to music by The Shadows featuring […]
A Grammy, Emmy, and Tony Award winner whose catalog includes hits like “Mandy” and “Can’t Smile Without You,” Barry Manilow is one of the top Adult Contemporary artists of all time and “the greatest showman of our generation” (Rolling Stone).
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 […]
Explore four private in Georgetown, Chevy Chase, and Silver Spring, MD, open for self-guided tours to benefit the Garden Conservancy. Highlights include a wisteria-clad Zuri deck, unique sculptures, artful screening devices, and decorative accents, greenhouses, and water features. No reservations required; rain or shine. . Begin at the Georgetown Garden of Nancy Pyne or see […]
As part of the Garden Conservancy Open Days Program Digging Deeper series: Andrea Filippone is a boxwood expert who is on a crusade to get people to move beyond the sickly standard English and American box varieties to embrace lesser-known hybrids that are elegant and agreeably pungent, but better garden plants. The latest influx of […]
As part of the Garden Conservancy Open Days Program Digging Deeper series: in 2011, Nancy Gray Pyne hired the New Jersey-based firm, F2 Environmental Design. Andrea Filippone is a boxwood expert who is on a crusade to get people to move beyond the sickly standard English and American box varieties to embrace lesser-known hybrids that […]
Do you enjoy drinking tea? Are you interested in learning more about different teas from around the world? Then join us for a flavorful afternoon filled with tea education, tea tasting, and a tour of our collection centered on the taking of tea during the days of early America. We will be joined by a […]
Profs and Pints presents: "Raccoons Unmasked," with John Hadidian, urban wildlife expert and instructor in natural resources for Virginia Tech. Biologist John Hadidian spent more than 10 years hot on the trail of Washington DC's mischievous raccoons. Using radio transmitters and tracking collars, he followed the animals around the city throughout the night, studying their […]
Roger Daltrey, the legendary lead singer and founding member of The Who, performs the band’s extraordinary rock opera Tommy in full. Tommy (featuring favorites like “Pinball Wizard” and “Sparks”) is one of the most acclaimed works of the rock era. Inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame in 1998, the 20 million-selling double album spawned […]
Georgetown Main Street in action.
Profs and Pints presents: "Hamilton and Washington," a look at history underlying the hit "Hamilton" musical, with Denver Brunsman, associate professor of history at George Washington University and lecturer at Mount Vernon. Can't get tickets to see "Hamilton" at the Kennedy Center? Scored tickets, but want a deep understanding of the action on stage? Don't […]
Join the U.S. Holocaust Memorial Museum for the premiere of 82 Names: Syria, Please Don't Forget Us, a documentary film that traces the journey of Mansour Omari, a survivor of torture and imprisonment in Syria. As Omari seeks to rebuild his life in exile and visits sites in Germany that memorialize the victims of the […]
The ambassador of Italy is hosting this event.
Join us on Tuesday, June 12 for a FREE chamber music concert presented by the Friday Morning Music Club from 7:30pm - 9:00pm. Concerts are held in the museum’s Belle Vue Room, which can be accessed through the lower terrace off the parking lot. Groups are welcome. Seats are available on a first come, first […]
Roger Daltrey, the legendary lead singer and founding member of The Who, performs the band’s extraordinary rock opera Tommy in full. Tommy (featuring favorites like “Pinball Wizard” and “Sparks”) is one of the most acclaimed works of the rock era. Inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame in 1998, the 20 million-selling double album spawned […]
Raised funds will benefit the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society.
Holocaust survivors tell their life stories in their own words, uniting personal experience with history in a way that is extraordinary in its immediacy and power. Each hour-long program features a live interview between journalist Bill Benson and a survivor. Doors to the auditorium open at 10:45 a.m. Due to security precautions, please allow extra […]
Debbi Jarvis will be honored at this N Street Village event.
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 […]
Profs and Pints presents: "(African) American Revolution," a look at the role black people played in the nation's fight for independence, with Richard Bell, associate professor of history at the University of Maryland. As school children we're taught that the the American Revolution was about life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness. But what did […]
Come join us for Oscar Wilde’s classic Trivial Comedy for Serious People: The Importance of Being Earnest presented by The Picnic Theatre Company! Enjoy cocktails, refreshments and music. Proceeds benefit Dumbarton House and Courage for Kids. There are three chances to see the performance: Wednesday June 13, 2018 Thursday June 14, 2018 Friday June 15, […]
Independence Accelerator Coaching Program by Capital Asset Management Group This workshop was created by, and for, forward thinking young professionals who want to get better at adulting. Join us for a free interactive education based planning experience where you will learn: - Crash course in what to expect in the home buying process - Latest […]
Holocaust survivors tell their life stories in their own words, uniting personal experience with history in a way that is extraordinary in its immediacy and power. Each hour-long program features a live interview between journalist Bill Benson and a survivor. Doors to the auditorium open at 10:45 a.m. Due to security precautions, please allow extra […]
More than 25 acts will be there.
Meet the Whittle School & Studios visionary, Chris Whittle. The event is free.
Join The Georgetowner for a cocktail reception and presentation by education visionary Chris Whittle on the new Whittle School & Studios. Whittle will share his philosophy of the first international K-12 school concept that will grow to 30 campuses across the globe over the next decade, with the first two campuses opening in Washington, D.C., […]
Come join us for Oscar Wilde’s classic Trivial Comedy for Serious People: The Importance of Being Earnest presented by The Picnic Theatre Company! Enjoy cocktails, refreshments and music. Proceeds benefit Dumbarton House and Courage for Kids. There are three chances to see the performance: Wednesday June 13, 2018 Thursday June 14, 2018 Friday June 15, […]
An event highlighting the people who have made a difference on the Earth.
