The REDEYE Night Market
Pennsylvania Avenue NWIntroducing the REDEYE Night Market More than 50 vendors will take over Pennsylvania Ave. NW on Nov. 6 from 4 p.m. to midnight THE REDEYE Night Market is a free, family-friendly, […]
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Enchanting Elgar, the English Romantic with the National Chamber Ensemble
National Chamber EnsembleEnchanting Elgar, the English Romantic - Sat, November 6, 2021 7:30 PM The Season opens with a tribute to the most famous British composer, Sir Edward Elgar. The concert will […]
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Collection Highlights Talk with the National Museum of Women in the Arts
Virtual EventWHAT: Collection Highlights Talk Join the National Museum of Women in the Arts (NWMA) for Collection Highlights Talks. Drop in to these virtual tours to explore NMWA from home. During […]
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Pictures at an Exhibition
George Washingon Masonic Memorial 101 Callahan Drive, Alexandria, VAIn partnership with the Alexandria Film Festival the ASO presents Homegrown: American Stories in Music and Film on Sunday, November 7, 2021 at 3:00 p.m. Music from the Americana tradition will include Higdon’s Blue Cathedral, Copland’s Our Town and John Henry, Griffes’ Clouds, Ives’ “The Housatonic at Stockbridge” and Grant Still’s “Manhattan Skyline.” The program […]
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Profs & Pints DC: The Tale of Sea Shanties (Matinee)
The Bier Baron Tavern 1523 22nd Street Northwest, Washington, DC, United StatesProfs and Pints presents: “The Tale of Sea Shanties,” with Jessica M. Floyd, scholar of sea shanties during the Great Age of Sail. Get ready to climb aboard the latest […]
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National Museum of Women in the Arts Fresh Talk Speakers
National Museum of Women in the Arts 1250 New York Avenue NWWHAT FRESH TALK: Witness—Capturing Moments and Movements Sunday, November 7, 4:30–6 p.m. Since March 2020, the COVID-19 pandemic has exacerbated critical issues of social injustice—including systemic racism, climate change, exploitative […]
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Capital City Symphony – Elegy
Atlas Performing Arts Center 1333 H Street NE, Washington, DC, United StatesWe open our season - Who Are We, D.C.? - with Carlos Simon’s Elegy, A Cry from the Grave “dedicated to those who have been murdered wrongfully by an oppressive […]
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Profs & Pints DC: Prehistoric Cave Art
The Bier Baron Tavern 1523 22nd Street Northwest, Washington, DC, United StatesProfs and Pints presents: “Prehistoric Cave Art,” a look at the lessons and mysteries of ancient cave paintings, with Justin M. Jacobs, associate professor of history at American University and […]
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The Great Leap
Round House Theatre 4545 East West Highway, Bethesda, MD, United StatesSOCIO-POLITICAL FABLE The Great Leap By Lauren Yee Directed by Jennifer Chang NOV 10 – DEC 5, 2021 | Regional Premiere It’s 1989, the San Francisco University basketball team is […]
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2021 Native Cinema Showcase
National Museum of the American Indian Online 4th St SW, Washington D.C., Washington DC, United StatesThe Smithsonian’s National Museum of the American Indian brings its annual Native Cinema Showcase to online audiences Nov. 12-18, 2021. This year's showcase focuses on Native people boldly asserting themselves through language, healing, building community, and a continued relationship with the land. Activism lies at the heart of all these stories. The showcase provides a […]
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2021 Native Cinema Showcase
VirtualNov. 12–18, on demand americanindian.si.edu/calendar The National Museum of the American Indian’s Native Cinema Showcase is an annual celebration of the best in Native film. This year focuses on Native […]
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In Memoriam: Colin Powell
National Portrait GalleryWHAT: In Memoriam: Colin L. Powell WHEN: Wednesday, Oct. 20 - Ongoing WHERE: National Portrait Gallery, 8th & G streets NW, Washington, D.C., 20001 The Smithsonian’s National Portrait Gallery presents […]
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The Wharf Holiday Events
Transit Pier at the Wharf 970 Wharf St. SE, WASHINGTON, DC, United StatesHoliday Cheer Comes to The Wharf Starting in November and Running Into The New Year, The Wharf Will Offer a Series of Festive, Waterfront Holiday Activities Including Signature Event, The […]
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Dance Place EMBARK Season Gala
Dance PlaceDance Place’s EMBARK Season Gala this November, in celebration of finding our way together again WHAT: Dance Place EMBARK Gala 2021 WHEN: November 12, 2021 or November 13, 2021; 7:00-9:00 […]
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The Boro’s Gambit
The BoroWHAT: The Boro, Tyson’s premier destination for luxury urban living in the heart of Northern Virginia, invites you and your best check-mates to its first-ever outdoor chess tournament, The Boro’s […]
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SOME Gala
National Building Museum Washington DC, United StatesSaturday November 13th at the National Building Museum.
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71st Annual Tartan Ball
Willard Hotel 1401 Pennsylvania Ave. NW, Washington, DC, United StatesWe are pleased to announce that tickets are now on sale for the 71st Annual Tartan Ball, for $250 per person. This year’s event will be held at the historic Willard Hotel on the evening of Saturday, November 13th, from 7pm until 11pm. We would be grateful if you could include our event in your calendar […]
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The Colorectal Cancer Alliance’s Annual Blue Hope Bash
VirtualThe Colorectal Cancer Alliance is hosting its Annual Blue Hope Bash next Saturday night, November 13. We are having an in-person event of 150 guests (small hybrid) with the event being broadcasted nationally/virtually again like last year. We are thrilled to at least have a few folks gather. Craig Melvin from Today Show is coming down […]
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71st Annual Tartan Ball
Willard Hotel 1401 Pennsylvania Ave. NW, Washington, DC, United StatesWe are pleased to announce that tickets are now on sale for the 71st Annual Tartan Ball, for $250 per person. This year’s event will be held at the historic […]
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Ensemble 4.1 – Notes from Home (Virtual)
Dumbarton United Methodist Church 3133 Dumbarton St. NW, Washington, DC, United StatesFour wind soloists from top German orchestras and one extraordinary Berlin-based pianist make up this unique ensemble, whose repertory ranges from Mozart and Viennese classics to today’s Avner Dorman. The Israeli composer’s 2007 Jerusalem Mix takes its title from a popular Israeli snack that, much like the city of its origin, is a melting pot […]
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JxJ, DC’s leading presenter of Jewish film and music, announces lineup through November.
Cafritz Hall 1529 16th St. NW, Washington, DC, United StatesThe Women’s Balcony (Episodes 1-3) Sunday, November 14, 2:00 PM | Cafritz Hall Dir. Ariel Benbaji | 120 min | Narrative | Israel | 2021 | Hebrew with English subtitles The cast of the acclaimed hit Israeli comedy The Women’s Balcony is reunited for a new TV series that moves the film’s story forward. Seth Kibel and […]
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Smithsonian American Art Museum November 2021 Events
Smithsonian American Art Museum G Street Northwest &, 8th St NW, Washington, DC, United StatesBeyond the Studio Virtual Workshop: Linocut Printing with Rose Jaffe Sunday, November 14, 1 p.m. ET Learn how to prep, carve, and print spectacular custom designs during this virtual workshop with DC-based painter, printmaker, and muralist Rose Jaffe. Jaffe is an artist dedicated to harnessing the power of creativity to find connections, build community, spark conversation, and […]
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Stained Glass Windows Tours
dumbarton united methodist church 3133 Dumbarton St. NW, Washington, DC, United States“Sunday , November 14, 2021 from 2:00 to 4:00pm Dumbarton United Methodist church. Georgetown Lutheran, Epiphany Catholic Church and Mt Zion United Methodist Church will hold stained glass window open house tours to share the history and artistry of these Georgetown treasures. Come learn local history. Free, masks required.”
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Profs & Pints DC: The World of Norse Gods
Church HallProfs and Pints DC presents: “The World of Norse Gods,” with Lilla Kopár a professor of medieval literature and culture at Catholic University who teaches courses on Norse mythology. Norse gods and heroes seem to be popping up everywhere these days. Marvel movies, Netflix series, video games, and Neil Gaiman’s critically acclaimed books all feature […]
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Heroines of Washington
The Ritz Carlton, Tysons Corner 1700 Tysons Blvd, McLean, VA, United StatesSince 2001, the March of Dimes has honored 126 “heroines” and raised over $3.64 million in support of the March of Dimes mission. March of Dimes aims to advance research […]
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Free Landmark Lecture: The Peabody Room Collection: Three Centuries of Georgetown Art
Tudor PlaceSince 1935, the Georgetown Neighborhood Library’s Peabody Room has served as a repository of books, photographs, maps, manuscripts, newspapers, artifacts, and artworks that document the 270-year history of Georgetown, the […]
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Vincent Van Gogh and Paul Gaugin: A Turbulent Creativity Afternoon lecture by David Gariff
The Kreeger MuseumGenerously supported by The Marilyn Lichtman Distinguished Speakers Series Wednesday, November 17th | 12:30pm General Admission: $25 Members: $20 As part of our commitment to making sure that this program remains open and accessible to every member of our community, we are happy to offer a limited number of Pay-What-You-Can tickets. These tickets are first […]
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Profs & Pints DC: The Art of Marcel Duchamp
The Bier Baron Tavern 1523 22nd Street Northwest, Washington, DC, United StatesProfs and Pints DC presents: “The Art of Marcel Duchamp,” with Lisa Lipinski, assistant professor of art history at the George Washington University’s Corcoran School of the Arts and Design and teacher of a graduate art history seminar on Duchamp and his legacy. The Hirschhorn Museum on the Mall in Washington is currently exhibiting more […]
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Clarice Smith Virtual Lecture with Richard Powell
OnlineDiscover the magnificent Scandinavian landscapes and other European-based paintings created by celebrated Harlem Renaissance painter William H. Johnson. Take a deep dive into this often overlooked and misunderstood period in Johnson’s life and work with leading scholar Richard Powell. By comparing these paintings with Johnson’s well-known artworks of African Americans, Powell introduces a new understanding […]
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SOLAS NUA PRESENTS U.S. PREMIERE OF PRIME CUT PRODUCTIONS
VirtualStreaming on demand November 18 – 21, 2021 Full details at solasnua.org Solas Nua, Washington’s premiere Irish arts organization, will present a digital theatre festival of new work from Prime Cut Productions. The festival includes four U.S. premieres and is the first North American showcase of this award-winning company. The box office is open […]
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Brews and Views
Virtual EventWHAT:Celeste Beatty, founder of the Harlem Brewing Company, hosts a monthly happy hour to highlight topics in beer making, the restaurant industry, art, politics, culture and more. In this conversation, Beatty will be joined by Kendra Woods of Sylvia’s Restaurant. They will discuss the importance of entrepreneurship, small businesses and shopping locally. Before the conversation, bartenders from Chocolate […]
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Hirshhorn To Present North American Premiere of “Toyin Ojih Odutola: A Countervailing Theory” at the Hirshhorn
HirshhornHirshhorn To Present North American Premiere of "Toyin Ojih Odutola: A Countervailing Theory” Opening Nov. 19, Presentation Marks the Artist’s First Major Museum Exhibition in the US This fall, the Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden will present “A Countervailing Theory,” a major exhibition of work by Toyin Ojih Odutola (born Ile-Ife, Nigeria, 1985), Nov. 19–April […]
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Tour the Historic City Tavern
City Tavern ClubIf 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 […]
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17th Annual Downtown Holiday Market
National Portrait Gallery17th ANNUAL DOWNTOWN HOLIDAY MARKET RETURNS NOVEMBER 19 Your One-Stop Shop for Local Craft Goods, Artisan Makers and #SoMuchMore WHAT: Operated by the DowntownDC Business Improvement District (BID) and Diverse […]
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The Winter’s Tale
Nolan Center for the Performing Arts 1524 35th Street, NW, Washington, DC, United StatesThe Georgetown Visitation Masqueraders proudly present "The Winter's Tale" November 19th & 20th @ 7pm (ASL) November 21st @ 2:30pm Adults: $15 Senior Citizens & Children (5-17): $10 Live stream is also available November 19th & 20th $20 per viewing screen For advance tickets visit www.visi.org/showtickets or call (202) 337-3350 x2518 If available, tickets will […]
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Smithsonian’s New “FUTURES” Will Blast Through the Space-Time Continuum to Open Saturday, Nov. 20
Smithsonian Arts & IndustriesSmithsonian’s New “FUTURES” Will Blast Through the Space-Time Continuum to Open Saturday, Nov. 20 First Major Exploration of the Future on the National Mall to Launch With ‘FUTURES Remixed’ Festival, Featuring Bill Nye, Pattie Gonia, SHAED, HBO Max’s “Legendary,” Kal Penn and More The historic Arts and Industries Building (AIB), America’s first National Museum, […]
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Juniors: The Roaring Twenties
Tudor PlaceTravel back in time to learn about the women who lived and worked at Tudor Place in the 1920s. Create a 1920s character, plan a living history party and earn […]
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Holiday Art Show & Sale
Popcorn and Stone Tower Gallery at Glen Echo Park 7300 MacArthur Blvd, Glen Echo, MD, United StatesBrowse and buy fine artworks for everyone on your holiday shopping list at the annual Holiday Art Show & Sale, presented by the Glen Echo Park Partnership for Arts and […]
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20th Annual Jazz4Justice in Fairfax
Center for the Arts 4400 University Drive, MS 2F5, Fairfax, VA, United StatesGeorge Mason University’s Reva and Sid Dewberry Family School of Music presents the 20th annual Jazz4Justice concert and fundraiser on Saturday, November 20 at 8 p.m. in the Center for the Arts. The event raises funds to directly support Legal Services of Northern Virginia, which provides vital legal services for low-income Northern Virginians, and the […]
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Profs & Pints DC: Spies Everywhere! (Matinee)
The Bier Baron Tavern 1523 22nd Street Northwest, Washington, DC, United StatesProfs and Pints DC presents: “Spies Everywhere!” a look at Washington D.C.’s World War I spy panic, with Mark Benbow, associate professor of history at Marymount University. As America got pulled into World War I, fears arose that the Germans wouldn’t wait for us to come to them and instead would seek to threaten us […]
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“The Electric Dr. Franklin” at The National Museum of American History
national Museum of American History 1300 Constitution Ave NW, Washington, DC, Washington D.C., United States"The Electric Dr. Franklin" Opens Nov. 22, 2021 Artifact Walls Second Floor, Center West "The Electric Dr. Franklin" showcase explores the founding father's pioneering electrical work and will feature objects […]
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Profs & Pints DC: Indicting Robert E. Lee
The Bier Baron Tavern 1523 22nd Street Northwest, Washington, DC, United StatesProfs and Pints DC presents; “Indicting Robert E. Lee,” with John Reeves, former history instructor at several colleges and author The Lost Indictment of Robert E. Lee and A Fire in the Wilderness. Many Americans—in both the North and the South—viewed Robert E. Lee favorably up until the recent period of reckoning with our nation’s […]
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Profs & Pints DC: How America Ate—a History
Church HallProfs and Pints DC presents: “How America Ate—a History,” with Allen Pietrobon, assistant professor of history at Trinity Washington University. Prepare to regale your family members at Thanksgiving dinner with the backstories of not just the food on their plate, but just about everything in the kitchen. Before going home, head off to DC’s Church […]
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DR. SEUSS’ HOW THE GRINCH STOLE CHRISTMAS! THE MUSICAL at the National Theatre
The National Theatre 1 Freedom Plaza, Washingtonq, DC, United StatesDR. SEUSS’ HOW THE GRINCH STOLE CHRISTMAS! THE MUSICAL NOVEMBER 23 - DECEMBER 5, 2021 DR. SEUSS' HOW THE GRINCH STOLE CHRISTMAS! THE MUSICAL is the record-setting Broadway holiday sensation which features the hit songs “You’re A Mean One Mr. Grinch” and “Welcome Christmas” from the original animated special. Max the Dog narrates as the […]
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Set Sail With City Cruises This Holiday Season With 2021 Seasonal Offerings
City Cruises Pier 4 at The Wharf, 580 Water St SW, Washington, DC, United StatesThe most wonderful time of year is quickly approaching and Washington DC’s iconic buildings and monuments will soon begin to sparkle with lights and decorations, bringing some much-needed holiday cheer […]
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Profs & Pints DC: The Past and Future of Abortion
The Bier Baron Tavern 1523 22nd Street Northwest, Washington, DC, United StatesProfs and Pints presents: “The Past and Future of Abortion,” with Sara Matthiesen, assistant professor of history and women’s, gender, and sexuality studies at George Washington University and author of the forthcoming book Reproduction Reconceived: Family Making and the Limits of Choice after Roe v. Wade. On December 1st, the Supreme Court will hear arguments […]
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Profs & Pints DC: Living with Marine Mammals
Church HallProfs and Pints DC presents: “Living with Marine Mammals,” with Chris Parsons, veteran marine mammal researcher in the Division of Ocean Sciences of the National Science Foundation and former director of the undergraduate environmental science program at George Mason University. Profs and Pints is bringing Georgetown’s Church Hall bar a whale of a talk. We’ll […]
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Homeschool History Days: Winter Warmth
Dumbarton House 2715 Q Street Northwest, Washington, DC, United StatesIntroduce students to our nation’s past! Through hands-on programming at Dumbarton House, homeschool students ages 5-12 are invited to “travel back in time” 220 years and explore the early history […]
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Light Yards Returns for its Sixth Year with Whimsical, 22 Foot Glowing Trees Light Installation
The Yards Park 355 Water Street SE, Washington, DC, United StatesLight Yards Returns for its Sixth Year with Whimsical, 22 Foot Glowing Trees Light Installation from Amigo & Amigo The Yards is Decking The Halls All December Long With This […]
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The Tea: Rachel Andie
Virtual EventWHAT: The Tea: Rachel AndieIn this online series, women musicians perform original work via livestream on the museum’s social media channels on the first Friday of the month. Each session includes a short interview, conducted over a cup of tea, which explores the artist’s creative process. Watch on NMWA’s Facebook page and at nmwa.org/livestream. Rachel Andie is a Japanese […]
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THE HOLIDAY SHOW
Lincoln TheatreTap-dancing elves and drag queens return to the Lincoln Theatre for the hugely popular The Holiday Show. The festive program includes favorites from “Let It Snow! Let It Snow! Let It Snow!” and “Super Gay Christmas” and features performances from the full chorus, soloists and GMCW ensembles; Potomac Fever, Rock Creek Singers, Seasons of Love […]
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THE HOLIDAY SHOW
Lincoln TheatreTHE HOLIDAY SHOW December 4, 11, & 12 2021 Lincoln Theatre Tickets: $25-65. Tap-dancing elves and drag queens return to the Lincoln Theatre for the hugely popular The Holiday Show. […]
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Santa at the Fairmont DC
Fairmont Washington DCWASHINGTON, DC – October 5, 2021 - Sleigh bells will be ringing at Fairmont Washington, D.C., Georgetown on Saturdays and Sundays from 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. beginning Saturday, December 4th through Sunday, […]
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The District’s Holiday Boat Parade
The Wharf 40 District Square SWAt the conclusion of the parade, judges will award more than $20,000 in prizes and gifts to the participating boats, including Best in Show, Best Motorboat, Best Sailboat, Best Crew, […]
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Collection Highlights Talk
VirtualJoin the National Museum of Women in the Arts (NWMA) for Collection Highlights Talks. Drop in to these virtual tours to explore NMWA from home. During this interactive, docent-led talk, participants will look closely at and discuss artworks from the museum’s collection. Join in as often as you like—docents select the artworks, so tour content will […]
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TOOTSIE at the National Theatre
The National Theatre 1 Freedom Plaza, Washingtonq, DC, United StatesTOOTSIE DECEMBER 7-12, 2021 Call it “musical comedy heaven” (Rolling Stone). Call it “the most uproarious new musical in years!” (The Hollywood Reporter). Call it TOOTSIE! This laugh-out-loud love letter […]
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Alma Woodsey Thomas: Beneath the Surface at the National Museum of Women in the Arts
National Museum of Women in the Arts 1250 New York Avenue NWWednesday, December 8, 1–1:45 p.m. Join a colorful conversation with Gwen Manthey, paintings conservator at Smithsonian American Art Museum, on the Smithsonian’s research into Alma Woodsey Thomas’s artistic process. Learn about the materials and techniques that the artist used to create her abstract compositions and vibrant patterns.
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A Snowy Nite at the Dew Drop Inn at Anacostia Playhouse
Anacostia PlayhouseA Snowy Nite at the Dew Drop Inn at Anacostia Playhouse Opens December 8 Holiday musical tribute to the juke joint runs through January 9, 2022 What: A Snowy Nite […]
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In Place
Theatre on the Run 3700 S Four Mile Run Drive, Arlington, VA, United StatesJane Franklin Dance returns to in-person performances at Arlington’s Theatre on the Run with exciting new works by award-winning choreographers. This mixed-bill performance promises an exciting evening of dance by some of the DMV’s finest movement artists.
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Helicon: Winter Solstice Concert (live in-person)
Dumbarton United Methodist Church 3133 Dumbarton St. NW, Washington, DC, United StatesDumbarton Concerts will open its doors to welcome longtime favorites Helicon and A Celtic Christmas back to the Dumbarton Concerts’ sanctuary. Helicon’s Winter Solstice concert brings together 8 of the DMV’s finest traditional musicians for an unforgettable feast of Celtic dance rhythms fused with Irish, Scottish, French-Canadian, Appalachian, and bluegrass music. Baltimore-based Charm City Junction […]
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Tiffany Poon
The Kennedy Center Terrace TheaterHayes Piano Artist Tiffany Poon Sunday, December 12, 2pm Kennedy Center Terrace Theater The phrase “something old, something new” comes to mind when considering the career to date of 24-year-old […]
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A Celtic Christmas
Dumbarton United Methodist Church 3133 Dumbarton St. NW, Washington, DC, United StatesThe holiday season officially gets underway with A Celtic Christmas, a happy homecoming bringing together the evocative sounds of the Celtic harp, lute, pipes, bodhran, flutes, and recorders. Not to […]
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NMWA xChange: Remembering Those Lost
VirtualWHATNMWA xChange: Remembering Those LostThis monthly talk show, a spin-off of the 2021 GLAMi award-winning series BMA x NMWA, connects viewers to NMWA and its mission to champion women artists. Join us as hosts from the museum interview special guests, including artists, educators and curators; consider topics relevant to our world; and offer insight into collaborations that […]
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A Candlelight Christmas
StrathmoreTWC’s Candlelight Christmas is a beloved annual holiday tradition and among our most popular annual offerings. This year’s concert is a 75-minute show with no intermission to accommodate patron feedback on a desired shorter program with no intermission as we continue to navigate the COVID-19 pandemic. The Music Center at Strathmore Thursday, December 16 (8 […]
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Holiday Cheer! with the National Chamber Ensemble
National Chamber EnsembleHoliday Cheer! - Sat December 18, 2021 7:30 PM NCE's Holiday Cheer concert will bring the finest classical and contemporary masterpieces and holiday favorites together for the whole family. The festivities include "Sleigh Ride", "Chanukkah Festival" and "Rejoice" from Handel’s "Messiah.” Star soprano Sharon Christman and Piano Young Artist Competition winners will join the ensemble to perform. A Carols […]
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A Candlelight Christmas
Kennedy Center Concert HallTWC’s Candlelight Christmas is a beloved annual holiday tradition and among our most popular annual offerings. This year’s concert is a 75-minute show with no intermission to accommodate patron feedback on a desired shorter program with no intermission as we continue to navigate the COVID-19 pandemic. Kennedy Center Concert Hall Sunday, December 19 (7 pm) […]
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PRETTY WOMAN: THE MUSICAL at the National Theatre
The National Theatre 1 Freedom Plaza, Washingtonq, DC, United StatesPRETTY WOMAN: THE MUSICAL DECEMBER 28, 2021 - JANUARY 2, 2022 After an incredible run on Broadway, Audience Choice Award-winner PRETTY WOMAN: THE MUSICAL is now on tour! One of Hollywood’s most beloved stories of all time, PRETTY WOMAN: THE MUSICAL is brought to life by a powerhouse creative team representing the best of music, […]
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Noon Yards
The Yards Park 355 Water Street SE, Washington, DC, United StatesFamilies are invited to ring in the new year at DC’s best family-friendly celebration, Noon Yards! Noon Yards has interactive activities for every member of the family including crafts, kid-friendly activities, magicians, and a countdown to noon for young ones who might not make it to midnight! Date: December 31 | 10 AM - 1 […]
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January 2021 at Hillwood
Hillwood Museum 4155 Linnean Ave. NW, Washington, DC, United StatesOn View Roaring Twenties: The Life and Style of Marjorie Merriweather PostThrough January 9, 2022 Explore the Jazz Age through the lens of an icon. Hillwood founder Marjorie Merriweather Post was a prominent tastemaker during the era known as the Roaring Twenties. One hundred years later, Hillwood celebrates Post’s effect on the period—her impeccable attire, […]
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Nine Night
Round House Theatre 4545 East West Highway, Bethesda, MD, United StatesHIT WEST END KITCHEN DRAMEDY Nine Night By Natasha Gordon Directed by Timothy Douglas JAN 5 – 30, 2022 | U.S. Premiere Family matriarch Gloria has died, and her family gathers for the traditional Jamaican Nine Night, a multi-day celebration (and endurance test) full of food, revelry, and a nonstop parade of mourners. Natasha Gordon’s […]
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National Portrait Gallery January & February Events
José María Mora, Napoleon Sarony and the Migrant Surround in American Portrait Photography Tuesday, Jan. 25, 5 p.m. Closed captioning provided. Presented by Erin Pauwels, assistant professor of art history at the Tyler School of Art and Architecture at Temple University. Leslie Ureña, curator of photographs at the National Portrait Gallery, will moderate the […]
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National Museum of Women in the Arts’ 2022 Spring Gala
National Building Museum Washington DC, United StatesNational Museum of Women in the Arts honorsMaria Grazia Chiuri, Judy Chicago and Mellody Hobsonat 2022 Spring Gala WHATNational Museum of Women in the Arts’ 2022 Spring GalaOn Friday, April 8, 2022, the National Museum of Women in the Arts (NMWA) hosts its annual black-tie gala, made possible by Dior. Join gala co-chairs Ashley Davis […]
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Harmony – 15 Interpretations
1641 Wisconsin Ave, NW, Washington, Dc, 20007 1641 Wisconsin Ave, NW, Washington, DC, United StatesWashington Printmakers Gallery Group Show
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Improvicon of Northern Virginia
The Alden 1234 Ingleside Ave., McLean, VA, United StatesThis event is a real deal competition of multiple improv groups throughout Northern Virginia. The show will feature hosts Sarah Akers and Star Balatoon, The Pundemics, Home Improv Mints, (the) Unruly Theatre Project and Calamity Improv. Who will walk away with the title of Improvicon champion of 2022? The Alden’s own (the) Unruly Theatre Project […]
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Living Our Faith with the Washington Interfaith Network
VirtualDumbarton United Methodist Church doesn’t expect worshipers to adhere to strict doctrinal precepts, but it does encourage believers to take up the challenge of Christian faith to make the world kinder to the many people who suffer from its unfairness. In 2022, the church will have a number of Adult Education sessions led by people […]
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Dumbarton UMC Celebrates 250 years in Georgetown
Dumbarton United Methodist Church 3133 Dumbarton St. NW, Washington, DC, United StatesDumbarton United Methodist Church located at 3133 Dumbarton St.in Georgetown celebrates its 250th anniversary in 2022 making it the oldest Methodist church in DC. There are dozens of free celebrations […]
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Profs & Pints DC: Delving into Dune
The Bier Baron Tavern 1523 22nd Street Northwest, Washington, DC, United StatesProfs and Pints DC presents: “Delving into Dune,” an exploration of religion and race in the classic science fiction novel and all that the book has inspired, with Peter Herman, former lecturer of theology and religious studies at Marymount University and scholar of religious and social themes in science fiction. The highly acclaimed Dune film […]
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NMWA xChange: On the Move—NMWA’s Clara Peeters at the National Gallery of Art
National Museum of Women in the Arts 1250 New York Avenue NWWHATNMWA xChange: On the Move—NMWA’s Clara Peeters at the National Gallery of ArtThis monthly talk show, a spin-off of the 2021 GLAMi award-winning series BMA x NMWA, connects viewers to NMWA and its mission to champion women artists. Join as hosts from the museum interview special guests including artists, educators and curators; consider topics relevant […]
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Profs & Pints DC: China, Sports and Power
Church HallProfs and Pints DC presents: “China, Sports and Power,” a look at the cultural history and political uses of sports in the People’s Republic, with Robert Daly, director of the Wilson Center’s Kissinger Institute on China and the United States and frequent lecturer on Chinese culture. The international spotlight has fallen on sports in China […]
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Virtual Happy Hour: Edmonia Lewis
VirtualWHATVirtual Happy Hour: Edmonia LewisJoin the staff of the National Museum of Women in the Arts (NMWA) for a virtual happy hour to celebrate the work and life of Edmonia Lewis. Make a specialty cocktail (or mocktail) in her honor with AJ Johnson, partner and bar director of Serenata, as we share artworks, stories and […]
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Profs & Pints DC: Arabic Literature’s Drinking Buddies
The Bier Baron Tavern 1523 22nd Street Northwest, Washington, DC, United StatesProfs and Pints DC presents: “Arabic Literature’s Drinking Buddies,” with Jennifer Tobkin, Teaching Assistant Professor of Arabic at George Washington University. You might not yet know what a nadim is, but by the end of this talk you might end up wishing you had one. Come to this crash course on the nadim by Dr. […]
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Profs & Pints DC: Reflecting on Narcissists
Church HallProfs and Pints DC presents: “Reflecting on Narcissists,” a look at the myth, reality, and treatment of clinical narcissism, with Brian A. Sharpless, licensed clinical psychologist, visiting research fellow at […]
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Profs & Pints DC: Who Owns Dance Moves?
The Bier Baron Tavern 1523 22nd Street Northwest, Washington, DC, United StatesProfs and Pints DC presents: “Who Owns Dance Moves?” a look at choreography’s debate over ownership, appropriation, and racial justice, with Jill Vasbinder, who teaches about the history of dance as a senior lecturer in dance at the University of Maryland, Baltimore County. The social media platform TikTok is just the latest site where plays […]
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Profs & Pints DC: Reconsidering Reparations
The Bier Baron Tavern 1523 22nd Street Northwest, Washington, DC, United StatesProfs and Pints DC presents: “Reconsidering Reparations,” on a future-oriented approach to remedying past injustice, with Olúfemi O. Táíwò, assistant professor of political philosophy and ethics at Georgetown University and author of the soon-to-be-released book Reconsidering Reparations. Most theorizing about reparations for slavery and colonialism treats it as a social justice project. The focus is […]
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THE SIMON & GARFUNKEL STORY at the National Theatre
The National Theatre 1 Freedom Plaza, Washingtonq, DC, United StatesTHE SIMON & GARFUNKEL STORY JANUARY 29-30, 2022 THE SIMON & GARFUNKEL STORY is touring North America again this year! Using state of the art video projection, photos and original film footage, the show also features a full live band performing all of their hits, including ‘Mrs. Robinson’ (featured in the 1967 film The Graduate), ‘Cecilia’, […]
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Profs & Pints DC: A New War in Europe?
The Bier Baron Tavern 1523 22nd Street Northwest, Washington, DC, United StatesProfs and Pints DC presents: “A New War in Europe?” a look at tensions between Russia and Ukraine and U.S. options if they go to war, with Michael Kimmage, professor of history at Catholic University, fellow at the German Marshall Fund, and former U.S. State Department planner for that region. It is not at all […]
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Living the Dream…Singing the Dream
Kennedy Center Concert HallLiving the Dream…Singing the Dream Washington Performing Arts Gospel Choirs Michele Fowlin & Theodore Thorpe III, artistic directors The Choral Arts Society of Washington Scott Tucker, artistic director Sunday, January 30, 7pm Kennedy Center Concert Hall The long-running, ever-popular tribute to the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. returns to in-person performance(!) […]
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Profs & Pints DC: Implicit Orders, Explicit Violence
The Bier Baron Tavern 1523 22nd Street Northwest, Washington, DC, United StatesProfs and Pints DC presents: “Implicit Orders, Explicit Violence,” with Kurt Braddock, assistant professor of communications, fellow at the Polarization and Extremism Research and Innovation Lab at American University, and author of Weaponized Words: The Strategic Role of Persuasion in Violent Radicalization and Counter-Radicalization. When Donald Trump told an extremist group to “stand back and […]
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Wampanoag Celebration
National Museum of the American Indian Fourth Street & Independence Ave., S.W., Washington, DC, United StatesWatch members of the Mashpee Wampanoag Tribe and the Wampanoag Tribe of Gay Head (Aquinnah), both of Massachusetts, as they share their culture and history in a virtual celebration of food, art, traditional stories, and film. The event features a talk by Chairwoman Cheryl Andrews-Maltais of the Wampanoag Tribe of Gay Head (Aquinnah) on the […]
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2022 Lunar New Year Virtual celebration
Join us from Feb. 1-3, 2022 as we virtually kick-off the Year of the Tiger in DC! For more information and details to participate, visit: http://tinyurl.com/DCLunarNewYear22
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Sphinx Symphony Orchestra
Kennedy Center Concert HallSphinx Symphony Orchestra Tito Muñoz, conductor Exigence Vocal Ensemble and Members of The Washington Chorus Eugene Rogers, music director J’Nai Bridges, mezzo-soprano Tuesday, February 1, 8pm Kennedy Center Concert Hall Celebrating the 25th anniversary of its parent Sphinx Organization, the 55-member Sphinx Orchestra, an all-Black-and-Latinx ensemble of top professionals from around the country, is joined […]
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February at Hillwood
Hillwood Museum 4155 Linnean Ave. NW, Washington, DC, United StatesFebruary Please note: Hillwood will be closed for annual cleaning through February 6, 2022. This thorough cleaning of the collections allows Hillwood to maintain the standards expected by our visitors. Thank you for your patience. We hope to see you beginning February 7 for another year of special exhibitions, programs, lectures, and year-round beauty in the […]
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A Seat the Table: The Triumphs and Challenges of Black Education
National Museum of African American History and CultureA Seat the Table: The Triumphs and Challenges of Black Education Feb. 4, 2022; 7 p.m. The African American community during the Reconstruction era witnessed the founding of a number of institutions of higher learning, including Fisk and Howard universities. These institutions have educated generations of teachers, lawyers, doctors and other professionals, among them are some of the most renowned scholars of […]
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Hazel Scott 101st Birthday Celebration: Program 1
Lincoln TheatreFree Performance: Hazel Scott 101st Birthday Celebration: Program 1 The United States Air Force Band Col Don Schofield, commander and conductor Michelle Cann, piano Karen Chilton, co-narrator and co-curator Adam Clayton Powell III, co-narrator Murray Horwitz, writer and co-curator Saturday, February 5, 8pm Lincoln Theatre Pianist, actress, and activist Hazel Scott was one of the […]
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Career Fair at Hyatt Regency Chesapeake Bay
Hyatt Regency Chesapeake Bay Golf Resort, Spa and Marina MD, United StatesHyatt Regency Chesapeake Bay Golf Resort, Spa and Marina will host a career fair on Monday, February 7 between 12:30 p.m. and 4 p.m. The resort is seeking employees in […]
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Phillips Seafood Shipping
Phillips Seafood 601 E. Pratt Street, Baltimore, MD, United StatesEnjoy delicious seafood shipped to your door, anywhere in the continental US with Phillips Seafood. Let us take care of dinner for you — get our famous crab cakes, top quality crab meat delivered fresh to your door. You can even get our specialty sauces delivered to spice up any home cooked meal. We strive […]
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Homeschool History Days: Love Letter
Dumbarton House 2715 Q Street Northwest, Washington, DC, United StatesIntroduce students to our nation’s past! Through hands-on programming at Dumbarton House, homeschool students ages 5-12 are invited to “travel back in time” 220 years and explore the early history […]
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Beguiling Brahms and Schumann (Valentine’s Concert) with the National Chamber Ensemble
National Chamber EnsembleBeguiling Brahms and Schumann (Valentine's Concert) - Sat, February 12, 2022 7:30PM February's Valentine's Concert will present two great Brahms Sonatas for Violin and Piano - exciting, moving, superb and deeply passionate works reflecting Brahms' wonderous lyricism and romantic flair. These works will be paired with Robert Schumann's riveting Sonata in A Minor. Schumann, another great […]
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IT’S A GAS! (Great American Songbook)
City Winery DCIT’S A GAS! (Great American Songbook) February 13, 2022 City Winery Tickets: $45 Members of the Gay Men's Chorus of Washington will showcase some of their favorite songs by African American singers and songwriters from the early 20th century. It’s A Gas – The Great American Songbook, is an intimate cabaret style event that will […]
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Gaylord Winterfest
Gaylord National Resort and Convention Center 201 Waterfront Street, National Harbod, MD, United StatesGAYLORD NATIONAL RESORT ANNOUNCES WINTERFEST CELEBRATION Families can experience winter-themed activities including a Jack Frost scavenger hunt, wintry laser light show & all that National Harbor has to offer beginning […]
