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The family-friendly event will be open to the public and feature advocates, lawmakers, and maternal health experts. Families, advocates, and health care providers will call on Congress, business leaders, and states to eliminate health disparities and injustices for pregnant and birthing people, and pass the Black Maternal Health Momnibus Act of 2021.
Bringing Healing and Power, Opening Day – June 6, 2022 at 12noon EstherTalk with Ms. Yasmin Arrington – 12noon - 12:15pm; Unmasking and Finding Myself with Mr. John Johnson and The Verbal Gymnastics Theater Company – 12:15 – 1:15pm. Mr. John Johnson “John A Johnson is a Poet/Playwright and native Washingtonian. He is the founder […]
Bringing Healing and Power Opening Day – June 6, 2022 at 12noon EstherTalk with Ms. Yasmin Arrington – 12noon - 12:15pm Unmasking and Finding Myself with Mr. John Johnson and The Verbal Gymnastics Theater Company – 12:15 – 1:15pm Janis F. Kearney at 12:15pm Online Event Mr. John Johnson “John A Johnson is a Poet/Playwright […]
Please join Esther Productions, Inc, Spoken Word, Almaz Arts, and Leap, Learn, Live for Reconciliation Week 2022 from June 6, 2022 - June 10, 2022. Online event 12 – 1:30pm The five-day event includes motivational talks; customized and interactive workshops presented by some of the leading coaches, therapists, and artists; and unique, purpose-driven performances that […]
Walls of Respect is a new documentary honoring the life and work of Norman Parish, Jr., whose Georgetown gallery showcased international African-American art when few galleries did the same. This film will explore Parish's artistic legacy through interviews with past exhibitors, family, friends, collectors, and art professionals, and the impact of Parish's work on artists […]
Profs and Pints DC present: “How Zelensky Found His Voice,” a linguistic portrait an unlikely Ukrainian president and world hero, with Ksenia Turkova, linguist, Voice of America journalist, former news anchor in Russia and Ukraine, and guest lecturer at American universities. As Ukraine continues to defend itself against Russia’s invasion, Ukraine’s 44-year-old president, Volodymyr Zelenskyy, […]
You are cordially invited to the preview of Walls of Respect: Norman Parish and the Parish Art Gallery, a new documentary about the legacy of the acclaimed artist and activist Norman Parish, Jr (1937 – 2013). Walls of Respect honors the life and work of Norman Parish, Jr., whose Georgetown gallery (1991- 2010) showcased African […]
Profs and Pints DC presents: “A Return to the Gilded Age,” with Allen Pietrobon, assistant professor of Global Affairs at Trinity Washington University and former professorial lecturer of history at American University. Crippling economic crises. Fears related to immigration and disease. Income inequality. Corporate monopolies. Technological disruption. Big money unduly influencing politics. A few wealthy […]
Picnic Theatre Company returns to Dumbarton House garden June 8, 9, 10 with The Manchurian Candidate! The Manchurian Candidate is a neo-noir, psychological thriller about the infiltration of the American political system by Russian agents during the Cold War. Released in 1962 at the height of US-Soviet tensions during the Cuban Missile crisis, it is […]
RAGS-TO-RICHES ROM-COM Nollywood Dreams By Jocelyn Bioh Directed by Raymond O. Caldwell JUN 8 – JUL 3, 2022 | Regional Premiere It’s the ‘90s in Lagos, Nigeria, and Ayamma has big dreams. Despite working in her parents’ travel agency, she spends every spare minute imagining her big break. When she lands an audition with the […]
WASHINGTON, DC – May 4, 2022 - For those who are not able to travel to the UK for Queen Elizabeth’s Platinum Jubilee this June, Fairmont Washington, D.C., Georgetown is holding a Jubilee ceremony on Wednesday, June 8. The event will honor Queen Elizabeth’s Platinum Jubilee, who this year became the first British Monarch to celebrate […]
Watch our Kids on the Move end of year performance! WHAT: Spring Youth Performance Showcase WHEN: June 9-10 2022 WHERE: Online Performance at Dance Place TICKETS: Pay-what-you-can payment options, starting at $0 up to $100 Join us as we celebrate the work of our youth from Dance Place’s various educational programs. In […]
Something magical is about to happen in Washington D.C. Join us on June 09, 2022, for an extraordinary event featuring ideas worth spreading. In 1962, President John F. Kennedy announced the start of the American moonshot, when he famously remarked “We choose to go to the Moon in this decade and do the other things, […]
WHAT: Chandon invites you to join the launch of their Chandon DC Garden District to celebrate its ready-to-drink sparkling aperitif, Chandon Garden Spritz. Key events throughout the weekend will feature a beautiful secret garden experience where 21+ guests can sip on the luxury spritz during the height of aperitif hour, while walking through a fully […]
For this group of young people, attempting to navigate the world and their place in it means sharing who they really are, but sharing their ideas, experiences, and opinions could bring unwanted consequences from the people closest to them.
For this group of young people, attempting to navigate the world and their place in it means sharing who they really are, but sharing their ideas, experiences, and opinions could bring unwanted consequences from the people closest to them.
EVENT INFO: Event Name: Lawyers Have Heart 10K, 5K & Fun Walk Event website: lawyershaveheartdc.org Event Distance: 10K & 5 K (run & walk) Course Type: road Course Elevation: Mostly flat Date: June 11, 2022 Start Time: 7 AM End Time: 12 PM # of Participants: 6,000 Location: Washington DC & Virtual Point of Contact […]
The St. Jude Diamond Jubilee planned to celebrate the 60th anniversary of St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital On June 11 at Woodrow Wilson Plaza, DC WASHINGTON, DC (March 22, 2022) – Registration is open for the St. Jude Diamond Jubilee at 6 p.m. ET on Saturday, June 11 at Woodrow Wilson Plaza, to support the […]
The Forbes Four-Star Spa at Mandarin Oriental, Washington D.C. is celebrating Global Wellness Day, June 11, 2022 a day dedicated to living well, with health and recovery activities from fitness partner Therabody. Offering a morning of wellness-themed activities provided by Therabody, guests are invited to celebrate with complimentary experiences from 9:00a.m. to 11:00a.m. that include: […]
Glen Echo Park is proud to collaborate with the office of Montgomery County Council Vice President Evan Glass to provide the 2nd annual Pride Family Day! Between 11 am and 2 pm on Saturday, June 11, we invite families to enjoy: An interactive chalk maze designed by Chalk Riot Carousel-themed craft activity bag for all […]
Come hear sets by Poet Project finalists Dominic 'Nerd' McDonald, Dale Brown, and Chris Biles and vote at the end to select the 2022 DC Poet Project winner! This event is occurring live in person at the Bellevue DC Public Library. Masks are required for non-performers. The DC Poet Project is a poetry reading series […]
Join us as we Celebrate DC Music and Culture. The Home Rule Music Festival is a family-friendly event that focuses on the music and culture of Washington, DC. We’ll have an amazing day that includes a Record Fair, the best food trucks and craft beverages, and music with performances by Black Fire artist Plunky & […]
Season Finale Washington Performing Arts Gospel Choirs Michele Fowlin & Theodore Thorpe III, artistic directors Saturday, June 11, 8pm Center for Performing Arts at Prince George’s Community College Join the Washington Performing Arts Gospel Choirs for an unforgettable evening of inspiration as we close out the 2021/22 Season! For almost 30 years, these ensembles have […]
Profs and Pints DC presents: “Goddess of Spring and the Underworld,” an introduction to the Greek goddess Persephone in her many incarnations, with Sara Cleto and Brittany Warman, former instructors at Ohio State University and co-founders of the Carterhaugh School of Folklore and the Fantastic. Sara Cleto and Brittany Warman have earned a huge following […]
A book tour in celebration of multi-millionaire Kendra Y. Hill's new book titled, Purpose-Driven Enterprise that entails a book signing with the author and discussions about how Kendra took her business from $0 to $1.96 million in one year, how to know FOR SURE what your purpose is, and how to make money doing what […]
Profs and Pints DC presents: “How Mad Scientists are Made,” a look at monstrous experiments and quests for forbidden knowledge in literature, folklore, and film, with Sara Cleto and Brittany Warman, former instructors at Ohio State University and co-founders of The Carterhaugh School of Folklore and the Fantastic. “It’s alive!” the Dr. Frankenstein of films […]
A Decade Afield Jun 3, 2022 - Sep 18, 2022 The NSLM is celebrating a milestone anniversary with a retrospective exhibition opening June 3, 2022. A Decade Afield: Celebrating 10 Years of the NSLM’s Museum, will feature highlights from the Museum’s collection of fine art through a journey of thematic sections, including “The Start” showcasing the early […]
Profs and Pints DC presents: “The Six Wives of Henry VIII,” with Amy Leonard, associate professor of history at Georgetown University and scholar of women during the early modern period. “Divorced, beheaded, died; divorced, beheaded, survived.” This six-word rhyme is often all anyone knows or remembers about the six wives of Henry the Eighth. It’s […]
Explore the various habitats where animals live: on land, in the sea, in the sky and under ground.
Profs and Pints DC presents: “Britain Beneath the Frosting,” a look at The Great British Baking Show, Brexit, and other ingredients of a troubled nation, with Sam Wetherell, lecturer on British and World History at the University of York and author of Foundations: How the Built Environment Made Twentieth-Century Britain. Through TV shows, tourist attractions, […]
The traveling exhibition Dieter Rams: A Look Back and Ahead provides an overview of Dieter Rams’s design work and explores the urgent question of how our world should be designed for future survival. On display are exhibits selected by Dieter Rams, as well as numerous photographs, design sketches, and texts. Important works from the designer's […]
Savor the Flavor is a photo exhibition that is open through September 16 at the Goethe-Institut Washington. There is a lot of downtime in the kitchen: waiting for meat to marinate, bread to rise, and vegetables to pickle. These five recipes require long wait times — and plenty of patience. After all, good things can’t […]
WHATNMWA Book Cub: STUNTJoin the National Museum of Women in the Arts (NMWA) for a dynamic live reading of Saida Agostini’s poetry collection STUNT (2020), a reimagining of the life of Nellie Jackson, an early 20th-century brothel owner, freedom fighter and entrepreneur. Author Lisa Pegram will lead the reading, which will also feature Agostini and performing artists Holly […]
WASHINGTON, D.C.—May 11, 2022—The National Building Museum announced today it will present its 2022 Honor Award to global built environment consulting firm Arup. The Museum recognizes Arup as the 35th recipient of this award for its seven decades of collaboration and creativity dedicated to shaping a better world through the built environment. “We are thrilled to present Arup with […]
The National Building Museum Gala 6 to 11:30 p.m. The National Building Museum, Great Hall 401 F St. NW Enjoy cocktails, sustainably sourced food, an interactive virtual reality experience and more as The National Building Museum recognizes global built environment consulting firm Arup as its 35th recipient of the Honor Award. More information here.
Choral Arts celebrates Scott Tucker’s 10th Season and final performance as Artistic Director with treasured works by Johannes Brahms. Through his skillful connection to the human voice, Brahms’s melodies communicate both profound longing and blissful serenity. Maestro Tucker’s selections span the breadth of Brahms’s career creating a gratifying experience for performers and listeners alike.
Join the Glen Echo Park Partnership for FREE Thursday evening Summer Concerts in the Bumper Car Pavilion! With almost a dozen members, the band draws on a wide variety of influences, ranging from Ray Charles and James Brown, to ZZ Top and The Tower of Power. Their main focus is the tight, five-piece horn section […]
Chamber Dance Project presents a powerful season of two World Premieres and repertoire favorites June 16-19 at the Greenberg Theatre, 4200 Wisconsin Avenue, NW. Grace, Grandeur & Gatsby features ten dancers, and six musicians live onstage in works by four choreographers including the powerful new Gatsby, that brings the seductive and dangerous world of F. […]
The Washington Nationals honor Ryan Zimmerman, the first Draft pick in team history and the face of the franchise for more than a decade and a half, with two straight days of celebrations on Friday, June 17, and Saturday, June 18. Ryan Zimmerman Weekend highlights include fan giveaways, appearances by former players, and Zimmerman’s official […]
WASHINGTON, D.C. – TUESDAY, MAY 17, 2022 – The DC Jazz Festival® (DCJF) and the Nordic Embassies to the United States are excited to announce the initial official lineup for the 16th Annual Nordic Jazz Festival, taking place from June 17th to June 22nd at sites around DC. This year’s Nordic Jazz Festival is a partnership between DC Jazz Festival and the embassies […]
Fantastagirl, a second-grade superhero who uses words to save the day, comes face to face with her worst nightmare: the Math Monster! When confronted with problems too big for words alone to solve, Fantastagirl must accept help from her friendly, furry, fraction-loving foe. While Fantastagirl and Math Monster use words and numbers to help her […]
We've got an amazing show on Friday, June 17th at Busboys & Poets 14th & V! Join us for a hilarious evening of jokes that will have you laughing, groaning, and finding humor in the unexpected. Headlining the weekend is local comedian and author Allan Sidley. Despite growing up without a dad, he mastered the […]
WHERE: All events will take place at Color Burst Park (6000 Merriweather Dr, Columbia, MD 21044) Symphony Woods Garage provides ample parking for Summer Series, with the first four hours free and subsequent hours only $1/hour. There is also street parking throughout the Merriweather District. For directions and more information, click here. Amped at […]
Discover the science and art of garden design and earn the Flowers and Gardener badges.
MEET US IN DC ON JUNE 18TH FOR THE MASS POOR PEOPLE’S AND LOW-WAGE WORKERS’ ASSEMBLY AND MORAL MARCH ON WASHINGTON AND TO THE POLLS MEDIA CAN REGISTER FOR CREDENTIALS HERE WHO: The Poor People’s Campaign: A National Call for Moral Revival and its 40 state coordinating committees, supported by over 170 mobilizing partners, […]
Someone visiting Georgetown today may see it as another wealthy enclave in a continuously gentrifying Washington, DC. However, this charming area that boasts high-end shopping and gourmet restaurants has a diverse past. At one point African Americans counted for as much as 30% of the Georgetown population. Descendants of enslaved peoples and free black folk […]
Profs and Pints DC presents: “The Fertility Industry through a Microscope,” a look at how new means of human reproduction have given birth to big questions, with Sonia Suter, professor of law, scholar of emerging reproductive technologies, and founding director of the Health Law Initiative at The George Washington University Law School. Scientists have come […]
After being founded in France (“Fête de la Musique”) in 1982, World Music Day is now celebrated worldwide on Tuesday, June 21. The holiday encourages residents to play music outside in their neighborhoods, in public spaces and/or at everyone’s favorite music store in D.C.: Middle C Music! The full-service music store will be celebrating all-day on June 21 with […]
To celebrate the 50th Anniversary of the passage of Title IX, join the National Archives Foundation, the Women’s Sports Foundation and NCAA Division 1 Athletic Directors in conversation about the history of Title IX, how this landmark legislation impacted the landscape of women’s athletics, how it changed the trajectory of their personal involvement in sports […]
Profs and Pints DC presents: “The Birth of the Multimedia Blockbuster,” on the transformation of Star Wars from movie into video game and template for a changed entertainment industry, with William O’Hara, assistant professor of music and media at Gettysburg College. Buckle up all you gamers, Star Wars fans, tech enthusiasts, and entrepreneurs. You’re about […]
The DC Jazz Festival® (DCJF) and the Nordic Embassies to the United States are excited to present the 16th Annual Nordic Jazz Festival, taking place from June 17th to June 22nd at sites around DC. This year’s Nordic Jazz Festival is a collaboration between DC Jazz Festival and the embassies of Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway, […]
Join us in welcoming writer, lawyer and lecturer Jim Johnston to discuss his books and their connection to the City Tavern Club ABOUT Senator John Kennedy rented the house directly across the street from Yarrow Mamout's property, albeit 140 years later. Kennedy and Yarrow are also connected in odd and tragic ways to City Tavern […]
The Smithsonian Folklife Festival returns to the National Mall this summer! Explore cultural traditions of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and the Smithsonian’s Earth Optimism initiative during almost two weeks of workshops, demonstrations, performances, family activities and discussion sessions. Enjoy evening concerts after daytime programming concludes. Try delicious foods and browse artisans’ crafts at the […]
The Smithsonian Folklife Festival returns to the National Mall this summer! Explore cultural traditions of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and the Smithsonian’s Earth Optimism initiative during almost two weeks of workshops, demonstrations, performances, family activities and discussion sessions. Enjoy evening concerts after daytime programming concludes. Try delicious foods and browse artisans’ crafts at the […]
Kiti Gartner & the Drifting Valentines is a band out of Washington DC who play western swing, rockabilly, old country and some jump blues. Their influences include music from the 1940s and on, including almost everything that came out of The Quonset Hut and RCA Studio B in Nashville, Sun Records and Bakersfield. The Drifting […]
In partnership with A Forever Home, the “Dog Days of Summer” adoption happy hour events at The Commentary will be held on Friday, June 24th, Friday, July 29th, and, in honor of National Dog Day, on Friday, August 26th. Events will be held on The Commentary’s patio during happy hour from 5 P.M. to 7 […]
6/24 – Karate Kid The property’s annual SummerFest activities will keep visitors entertained all summer with a variety of programs for everyone. The SummerFest lineup includes: ● Ping Pong, Bingo, and Cornhole Happy Hour tournaments on Tuesday nights ● Kids Concert Series, second Wednesday of the month, mid-morning ● Earl’s Happy Hour on The Plaza […]
Back for one night only, DC’s most popular craft beer and food pairing event, SAVOR, will be at The Anthem in Washington D.C. on Friday, June 24, 2022. More than 100 small and independent U.S. craft breweries from around the country will be sampling their iconic and innovative beers, paired with sublime small bites to […]
Jewelers'Werk Galerie presents Galaxy, an exhibition of new work by Japanese artist-jeweler Kimiaki Kageyama. The show opens on Saturday, June 25th and will remain on view through July 15th. This exhibition includes rings, necklaces, and brooches, as well as hand-painted antique wooden rice boxes that house some of the pieces. For these stellar works, Kageyama […]
National Portrait Gallery Announces Premiere of “Birthright,” a Live Performance by Artist Maren Hassinger June 25 Long-Awaited Performance Is a Commission of the Portrait Gallery’s “IDENTIFY” series Credit: “Birthright” (still) by Maren Hassinger, 2005. Single-channel video (color, sound), 12:12 mins. Edition of 5 plus 2 artist’s proofs. Courtesy of Susan Inglett Gallery, NYC. The Smithsonian’s National Portrait Gallery announces a new […]
Wednesday, March 30, 2022 – Round Room Live and Moonbug Entertainment are proud to announce additional performances of Blippi The Musical on tour across North America, with two performances in Washington, D.C. on Saturday, June 25, 2022 at 2:00pm and 6:00pm. Blippi The Musical is set to bring the vivacious, energetic, and educational children’s character from the screen to the […]
Redefining beauty from the African perspective
Join Tysons Corner Center on a tour through the decades! Listen to your favorite songs on the plaza while enjoying drinks and takeout from our plaza retailers. These events are free to attend. First on up Jun 25th 2000’s So Fetch!
A cabaret celebrating music from the jazz era Join us as we salute the music of the “Great American Songbook” paying tribute to the music of African American artists and composers from the early 20th century (Nat King Cole, Duke Ellington, Ella Fitzgerald, Billie Holliday, Lena Horne, Fats Waller, Eubie Blake, and many more.) Thirteen […]
The Smithsonian’s National Museum of the American Indian is now open every day. Look for the QR codes and enjoy a free tour with new bilingual (English-Spanish) audio guides, which can be accessed via your cellphone. For all information about visiting, go to AmericanIndian.si.edu. Tsimshian Celebration featuring the Git Hoan Dancers Join us in person Saturday and […]
Profs and Pints DC presents: “The History Behind Bridgerton,” a look at British life at the time depicted in the hit Netflix series, with Amy Froide, professor of history at the University of Maryland Baltimore County and scholar of British and women's history. The Netflix series Bridgerton was a breakout sensation when it debuted in […]
Join a lineup of local, award-winning authors for a special edition of Capital Book Fest on Wednesday, June 29 on the Wilson Plaza of the Ronald Reagan Building and International Trade Center (RRB/ITC). From 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., children and their families will be able to meet authors, listen to select readings, enjoy interactive […]
Profs and Pints DC presents: “Know Van Gogh,” a scholarly look at the life, mind, and work of a beloved modern artist, with Lisa Lipinski, assistant professor of art history at the George Washington University’s Corcoran School of the Arts and Design. The popularity of Van Gogh: The Immersive Experience leaves no doubt of the […]
NATIONAL HARBOR, Md. (May 23, 2022) – Circus star and tight rope champion Bello Nock will take the stage at The Theater at MGM National Harbor for 12 riveting performances during the summer production of FUNAMBULA. The theatrical circus sensation will deliver thrills and laughs with a cast of world-class acrobats and aerialists from June 29 through July 13. FUNAMBULA will offer more […]
The Smithsonian Folklife Festival returns to the National Mall this summer! Explore cultural traditions of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and the Smithsonian’s Earth Optimism initiative during almost two weeks of workshops, demonstrations, performances, family activities and discussion sessions. Enjoy evening concerts after daytime programming concludes. Try delicious foods and browse artisans’ crafts at the […]
The Smithsonian Folklife Festival returns to the National Mall this summer! Explore cultural traditions of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and the Smithsonian’s Earth Optimism initiative during almost two weeks of workshops, demonstrations, performances, family activities and discussion sessions. Enjoy evening concerts after daytime programming concludes. Try delicious foods and browse artisans’ crafts at the […]
Join the Glen Echo Park Partnership for FREE Thursday evening Summer Concerts in the Bumper Car Pavilion! Washington DC’s Premier Central & Eastern European Folk Dance Ensemble. RSVP not required. There is no check-in at this event.
Join the Glen Echo Park Partnership for FREE Thursday evening Summer Concerts in the Bumper Car Pavilion! Washington DC’s Premier Central & Eastern European Folk Dance Ensemble. RSVP not required. There is no check-in at this event.
Arlington, Va. (May 18, 2022) - Synetic Theater, the home of American Physical Theater and movement-based storytelling, announces the return of its acclaimed adaptation of William Shakespeare’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream, directed and choreographed by company co-founders Paata and Irina Tsikurishvili. The production runs June 30 through July 24, 2022, and tickets are available now at synetictheater.org/midsummer2022. Designated Opening Night and Press […]
Commissioned by the Wolf Trap Foundation for the Performing Arts, Edward W. Hardy's new song cycle “BORN FREE” will be premiered by acclaimed soprano Tiffany Townsend, pianist Alex Munger and the composer on violin. This song cycle is based on four poems by Margaret Walker and will explore themes of family, home, and self. This […]
WASHINGTON, D.C.—April 27, 2022—The National Building Museum and the Folger Shakespeare Library, in association with the University of South Carolina, are partnering this summer to present The Playhouse. Starting on Friday, July 1–and running through September 6, 2022–visitors can step back in time with the Bard for the latest iteration of the Museum’s Summer Block Party. An exciting Festival stage, developed by Jim […]
NEW YORK CITY’S HOTTEST UNDERGROUND CIRQUE-BURLESQUE-MIXOLOGY EXPERIENCE COMES TO NATIONAL HARBOR THIS SUMMER FOLLOWING A SOLD OUT RUN OFF BROADWAY AT BOND 45 NATIONAL HARBOR, Md. (June 9, 2022)— The National Harbor’s Waterfront District premiere restaurant, Bond 45 and New York Producer Holly-Anne Devlin announced today that SPEAKEASY At The Sunset Room, an all-in-one immersive mixology experience that combines the worlds of cirque, […]
Celebrate America's Independence Day weekend with your United States Navy Band! In addition to patriotic classics, this performance will feature music by John Williams, Dolly Parton, and Alan Menken. Enjoy Vienna's spectacular fireworks show following the concert. This event is free and open to the public; no tickets are required.
The Watergate Hotel - Washington, DC - This year the Fourth of July celebrations are back at the iconic Watergate Hotel, who today, is celebrating their 50th anniversary of the Watergate Scandal. Known for some, if not the best views, of the city, Top of the Gate, The Watergate's rooftop bar and lounge, boasts commanding 360-degree views […]
Join us to celebrate the Fourth of July with this outdoor event. Bring your own picnic and collect an Independence Day-inspired mini-lesson and craft bundle to complete on your own. All ages welcome.
An ill-fated artist, an Ambassador's wife, a Baroness, and the most powerful woman in journalism.....What do they all have in common? They were part of the most exclusive club of power-players in Cold War DC. These amazing women made their mark in a man's world using every tool at their disposal. In this tour we […]
Join us this summer at Camp Arena Stage — where community and art make magic. It's a place to explore, discover and create, with a myriad of arts activities to choose from. Campers, ages 8 to 16, learn by doing — expanding their creativity in theater, dance, music, visual art, filmmaking, writing and more through […]
Dr. Wonderful and her dog, Newton, want to know why the moon changes shape in the sky every night. But how can they study the moon when it’s so far away? By blasting off into space, of course! On their amazing journey, this detective duo gathers clues to solve their lunar mystery using the powers […]
Dr. Wonderful and her dog, Newton, want to know why the moon changes shape in the sky every night. But how can they study the moon when it’s so far away? By blasting off into space, of course! On their amazing journey, this detective duo gathers clues to solve their lunar mystery using the powers […]
alling all preservationists, public historians, tradespeople, and DIYers! Join Dumbarton House for part four of our virtual Preservation in Practice series. In the fourth installment of the series, we will look to the future of historic preservation. Ariana Makau, president and principal conservator, Nzilani Glass Conservation, and Lindsay Jones, owner, Blind Eye Restoration, will discuss […]
Profs and Pints DC presents: “Will the Jan. 6 Hearings Matter?” with Matthew Green, professor of politics at Catholic University and author of several books on Congress and American politics. The hearings of the January 6th Committee have made for riveting television. But will they have any effect on Donald Trump’s legal or political future, […]
Welcome back for the 11th year of Jane Austen at Dumbarton House! Grab a blanket, your date, friends, or family, and enjoy Jane Austen’s timeless love stories under the stars in our beautiful historic garden. Why do we have the annual Jane Austen Film Festival? The “Federal period” is the American equivalent of the “Regency […]
Dr. Wonderful and her dog, Newton, want to know why the moon changes shape in the sky every night. But how can they study the moon when it’s so far away? By blasting off into space, of course! On their amazing journey, this detective duo gathers clues to solve their lunar mystery using the powers […]
Join the Glen Echo Park Partnership for FREE Thursday evening Summer Concerts in the Bumper Car Pavilion! A family-friendly, upbeat musical group that soars with tight vocal harmonies and the driving, chunky sound of traditional instruments. RSVP not required. There is no check-in at this event.
By developing special Dharma realizations with the help of Buddha’s blessings and the encouragement from our Sangha friends, we can find refuge from our problems. During this retreat, we have the perfect opportunity to deepen our experience of refuge by strengthening our reliance upon the Three Jewels: Buddha, Dharma (Buddha’s teachings) and Sangha (the spiritual […]
Dr. Wonderful and her dog, Newton, want to know why the moon changes shape in the sky every night. But how can they study the moon when it’s so far away? By blasting off into space, of course! On their amazing journey, this detective duo gathers clues to solve their lunar mystery using the powers […]
Members of the Washington Printmakers Gallery are proud to present: H2 Oh! - The Flow of Life. In this exhibition, the artists of the WPG through their printmaking, photography and digital art, depict their understanding of this theme in symbolic and internal form.
Curated by Jack Rasmussen Director and Curator of the American University Museum at the Katzen Arts Center As a native Choctaw, storytelling was a part of Charma Le Edmonds’s heritage. And, like the Surrealists before her, she relied on automatic drawing as the basis of her imagery. Her drawings form a layered story within the […]
Show Details here: July 8 CÉU @ City Winery 1350 Okie St. NE20002 Washington, DC Doors: 6:00 PM 21+ Tickets CELEBRATING 15 YEARS SINCE SELF TITLE DEBUT! & CÉU’S NEW ALBUM UM GOSTO DE SOL IS OUT NOW Brazilian singer, songwriter Céu is excited to return to the United States this summer for her 2022 North American Tour! Kicking off this July, it […]
Dr. Wonderful and her dog, Newton, want to know why the moon changes shape in the sky every night. But how can they study the moon when it’s so far away? By blasting off into space, of course! On their amazing journey, this detective duo gathers clues to solve their lunar mystery using the powers […]
The Space We Occupy An exhibition of work by Irish visual artists Neil Carroll, Ailbhe Ní Bhriain, Colin Crotty, Katie Holten, Fiona Kelly and George Bolster Curated by Miranda Driscoll At the Whittle School and Studios, Washington DC, July 9-31, 2022 Solas Nua, Washington, DC’s premier contemporary Irish arts organization, will present an exhibition […]
This summer, families with children of all ages are invited to explore all that the garden at Tudor Place has to offer in a special weekly program. Each week will focus on a new feature of our garden with a mini-lesson and a craft to take home. Meet old friends and make new ones while […]
Dr. Wonderful and her dog, Newton, want to know why the moon changes shape in the sky every night. But how can they study the moon when it’s so far away? By blasting off into space, of course! On their amazing journey, this detective duo gathers clues to solve their lunar mystery using the powers […]
The Park View Gallery presents All Natural, featuring the artwork of Caitlin Gill, an emerging mixed media artist. The show explores femininity and its relationship to nature, western culture and women. Women continuously are linked to nature historically and culturally yet are refused the most natural basic animal instincts and acts (territory, aggression, fitness) as […]
