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Just Like Me! Vacation Bible School weekend FREE!

3133 Dumbarton Street NW, Washington DC 3133 Dumbarton Street NW, Washington, DC, United States

Dumbarton and Mt Vernon Place United Methodist Churches are hosting a free Vacation Bible School for kids ages 4-11. Intergenerational programming will include break out time for youth and adults also. JUST Like Me is an inclusive VBS curriculum that will help kids celebrate their identity as God’s beloved creations just as they are! Through […]

Free

Georgetown Vacation Bible School at Dumbarton United Methodist Church

3133 Dumbarton Street NW, Washington DC 3133 Dumbarton Street NW, Washington, DC, United States

Vacation Bible School with Dumbarton United Methodist Church Intergenerational Retreat Weekend Dumbarton United Methodist Church 3133 Dumbarton St, NW June 14th 6 - 8 p.m. Dinner included. Digging In & Growing Deep Worship, Activities & Learning for both kids and adults. Designed for children ages 4 - 11 FREE! With meals!

Free

Children’s Book and Learning Festival

Woodrow Wilson Plaza, Ronald Reagan Building and International Trade Center 1300 Pennsylvania Avenue NW, Washington, D.C., United States

Capital Book Fest hosts its annual “Children’s Book and Learning Festival” presented by the nonprofit organization Turning the Page. The family-friendly festival will offer a full day of engaging and educational activities, featuring an exciting lineup of local authors from the Children’s Book Guild of Washington, DC and exhibitions from the National Children’s Museum, DC […]

Children’s Book and Learning Festival

Woodrow Wilson Plaza, Ronald Reagan Building and International Trade Center 1300 Pennsylvania Avenue NW, Washington, D.C., United States

Join local non-profit, Turning the Page, for a day of learning and fun! Co-hosted with the Downtown DC BID and TCMA, we will be in Wilson Plaza outside of the Ronald Reagan Building and International Trade Center for the day. The event is free and open to the public. Meet local authors! Over a dozen […]

Father’s Day at the Capital Wheel

The Capital Wheel 141 American Way, Oxon Hill, MD, United States

Celebrate dad at The Capital Wheel and Flight Deck at National Harbor Father’s Day Weekend, June 15 and 16. Dads can experience The Capital Wheel for FREE, with a paying adult, and check out the spectacular views soaring 180’ feet over the Potomac River in climate-controlled gondolas. Then head over to Flight Deck waterfront lounge […]

Mt. Pleasant Whiskey Walking Tour June 15

3025 Mt Pleasant St NW 3025 Mt Pleasant St NW, Washington, DC, United States

Mt. Pleasant Walking Whiskey Tour Join Troy Hughes, local author and a co-founder of the revived pre-Prohibition whiskey brand Mt. Pleasant Club Whiskey for a walking tour that reveals why a handful of 19th-century liquor merchants made Mt. Pleasant, a famously "dry" neighborhood, their home. The discovery of a 110-year old whiskey bottle in his […]

$35

“OPEN, CLOSED, AJAR: THE ALLEGORICAL LOCKET” by HEATHER WHITE OPENS JUNE 15th at JEWELERS’WERK GALERIE

Jewelers'werk Galerie 3319 Cady's Alley, NW, Washington, DC, United States

Jewelers'Werk Galerie is pleased to present Open, Closed, Ajar: The Allegorical Locket, an exhibition featuring new work by artist-jeweler Heather White. The show opens on Saturday, June 15th, with a reception to meet the artist from 12 – 4 pm, and will remain on view through July 5, 2024. In this exhibition, Heather White reconsiders […]

History of Black Georgetown Walking Tour

3206 O Street NW Georgetown, DC 3206 O Street NW, Washington, DC, United States

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 […]

$20 – $30

Women of Cold War Washington

Thomas Sweet Shop 3214 P Street NW, Washington, DC

An ill-fated artist, an Ambassador's wife, a Baroness, and a codebreaker.....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. Tour runs approximately 2 - 2.5 hours. Tickets […]

$20 – $30

Gay Men’s Chorus of Washington presents: PORTRAITS 

Kennedy Center 2700 F St NW, Washington, DC, United States

Through visual art, music, and dance, PORTRAITS represents the vibrant spectrum of sexual, gender, racial, ethnic, and cultural identities in a nine-movement commission combining the work of nine visual artists, nine composers, and nine choreographers, sung by the Chorus and featuring 17th Street Dance. 

$25 – $80

Profs & Pints DC: Assisted Suicide for Mental Illness

Penn Social 801 E St NW, Washington, DC, United States

Profs and Pints DC presents: “Assisted Suicide for Mental Illness,” on a growing practice that raises huge ethical questions, with Mark Komrad, M.D., a psychiatrist and medical ethicist on the teaching faculty of Johns Hopkins and Tulane universities and the University of Maryland. In several European countries, physician-assisted suicide by oral prescription and euthanasia by […]

$13.50 – $17.

DC’s Fourth of July: Book Your Fireworks Watch Party at Skydome!

Skydome Restaurant 300 Army Navy Dr, Arlington, VA, United States

Skydome Restaurant invites guests to celebrate the Fourth of July with dinner, drinks, and unbeatable views of Washington D.C.’s annual fireworks show. Fireworks Watch Party in the Sky, located in the only revolving rooftop restaurant in the DMV, will offer an elevated all-American buffet dinner featuring seasonal favorites like Summer Greek Pasta Salad and Homemade […]

Upgrading Ikea Frames with William Demaria (Adults)—Session 1

1675 Wisconsin Ave NW, Washington, DC 20007 1675 Wisconsin Ave NW, Washington, DC, United States

Framing on a budget and not looking to make a frame by hand from scratch? This class will show you how to turn a cheap frame from a box store like Ikea into something that is archival and can be presented in professional contexts. In this class you will learn how to cut UV glass […]

$180

Oil Painting like the Old Masters with William Demaria

1675 Wisconsin Ave NW, Washington, DC 20007 1675 Wisconsin Ave NW, Washington, DC, United States

Grisaille, Verdaccio, Glaze, Impasto, Underpainting and Indirect Painting..... Have you ever seen these techniques referenced in art museums and wondered what they mean? These are various techniques artists have developed throughout history to help make painting difficult subject matters more approachable and allow artists to explore the transparent and sculptural nature of oil paint. In […]

$495

Capital One Café Summer Solstice Celebration

Capital One Cafe Georgetown 3150 M St NW, Washington, DC, United States

Commemorating the Summer Solstice, Capital One Café locations are giving out one free handcrafted beverage with a redeemable coupon, per person. https://coffree.capitalone.com/sms/?mc=EV&cid=0pr1dmhrco Guests can also enjoy a Blissbomb Orange Creamsicle donut for $6.00 per donut, which is available at all Cafés while supplies last. In addition to the free coffee, customers visiting their Café can […]

Free

Profs & Pints DC: Medical Research’s Whistleblowers

Hill Center at the Old Naval Hospital 921 Pennsylvania Ave SE, Washington, DC, United States

Profs and Pints DC presents “Medical Research’s Whistleblowers,” a look at abuses in medical studies and how they get exposed, by Carl Elliott, M.D., a bioethicist at the University of Minnesota and the author of The Occasional Human Sacrifice: Medical Experimentation and the Price of Saying No. When abuses occur in the course of medical […]

$13.50 – $17.

Inside a CAMERA OBSCURA: The Original immersive experience, 3 DAYS ONLY

City Tavern Club 3206 M Street N.W., Washington, DC, United States

Inside a CAMERA OBSCURA: Join photographers as new meets old at an immersive art experience! Step into the fascinating world of a CAMERA OBSCURA at City Tavern. Immerse yourself in the magic of photography as we blend modern techniques with traditional artistry. Meet fellow photographers, share tips, and explore the creative possibilities together. Don't miss […]

von ammon co Presents: Africanus Okokon “Touch Products”

Von Ammon co 3330 Cady's Alley NW, Washington, DC, DC, United States

Washington, DC: von ammon co is pleased to announce the first major solo exhibition by Africanus Okokon. This is the artist’s first show with the gallery, and will include sculpture, video, prints, and large scale billboard collage. The exhibition will extend through Summer 2024. Okokon’s practice, which darts between most known artmaking techniques, examines the […]

Baseball Family Festival

Smithsonian's National Postal Museum 2 Massachusetts Ave. NE, Washington, DC, United States

Catch the excitement of the 2024 baseball season with the National Postal Museum’s family festival highlighting the bilingual exhibit Baseball: America’s Home Run. The event will offer fun for all ages with activity stations, crafts, live music, and book read-alouds. American Sign Language interpretation will be provided for the book readings. Enjoy the upbeat sounds […]

Free

32nd Annual National Capital Giant BBQ Battle

Pennsylvania Avenue NW

The 32nd Annual Giant BBQ Battle celebrates community, unity and inclusiveness and has raised millions of dollars for District charities over the years including the USO, Big Brothers Big Sisters, and the Capital Area Food Bank. Celebrate the kickoff to summer and enjoy lots of free product & food samples in the Taste of Giant […]

$20

Introduction to Photoshop CS (Adobe Creative Suite) 2024 with Scott Wurzel

Saturday, June 22, 2024 11:00 AM- 1:00 PM and Saturday, June 29, 2024 11 am-1:00 pm Objective: Learn the foundational editing abilities of Photoshop Who is this workshop for? This workshop is for anyone interested in learning the absolute basics of photoshop. Although it is designed for photography, any learner will find a good foundation […]

$100

DRAG BINGO & SILENT AUCTION at St. John’s Georgetown

Saint John's Episcopal Church, Georgetown 3240 O St. NW, Washington, DC, United States

St. John's is proud to celebrate PRIDE and welcomes EVERYONE to enjoy BINGO called by the amazing TULA and REGINA! Come on Saturday, June 22nd at 4:30pm to bid on exciting auction items! Bingo starts at 5:30pm! $50 gets you in the door and includes 5 BINGO cards as well as sips and nibbles. Proceeds from this event support our amazing outreach […]

Christian de Mesones

The Birchmere 3701 Mount Vernon Avenue, Alexandria, VA 22305

Will Call may be picked up at the Box Office as early as 5pm the night of the show.

$39.50

6 Week Summer Camp for the 10 to 14 with Sadie Randal

Washington Printmakers Gallery 1675 Wisconsin Ave, NW, Washington, DC, United States

6 Week Summer Camp for the 10 to 14 with Sadie Randal (They/Them) June 24, 2024 - Aug 2, 2024 (Students are expected to attend for as many days out of the week as possible) August 5-9, 2024 (these will be considered make-up dates for students who need to miss days during the 6 weeks) […]

6 Week Summer Camp for 10-14 year olds with Sadie Randal

Join us for a fun-filled 6-week art summer camp with Sadie Randal (they/them), designed for kids aged 10 to 14 - it's gonna be epic! Students will: - Learn the basics of carving linoleum to create various-sized prints - Learn the fun of printmaking - Make something they are proud of - Become storytellers - […]

Profs & Pints DC: The History Behind Bridgerton

Penn Social 801 E St NW, Washington, DC, United States

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 […]

$13.50 – $17.

Deck Party at Blue Point Provision Company

Hyatt Regency Chesapeake Bay Golf Resort, Spa and Marina MD, United States

Blue Point Provision Company at Hyatt Regency Chesapeake Bay Golf Resort, Spa and Marina, has reopened for the summer season. Join us for our popular Thursday Deck Parties for live music, delicious dining specials, and drink specials including our signature Choptank Crush cocktail. The parties will take place every Thursday throughout the season between 5 […]

Deck Party at Blue Point Provision Company

Hyatt Regency Chesapeake Bay Golf Resort, Spa and Marina MD, United States

Blue Point Provision Company at Hyatt Regency Chesapeake Bay Golf Resort, Spa and Marina, has reopened for the summer season. Join us for our popular Thursday Deck Parties for live music, delicious dining specials, and drink specials including our signature Choptank Crush cocktail. The parties will take place every Thursday throughout the season between 5 […]

Ramblin’ Featuring the Tony Award®-winning band, The Red Clay Ramblers: Opening Night Premium Tickets and Summer Solstice Party

Sidney Harman Hall 610 F Street NW

Chamber Dance Project, Washington, D.C.’s premiere contemporary ballet company led by award-winning choreographer Diane Coburn Bruning, is pleased to present its highly anticipated June Season: Ramblin’, featuring live performances by the Tony Award®-winning sensation The Red Clay Ramblers Band June 27-29 at Harman Hall. Contemporary ballet meets the rousing, soul-stirring bluegrass and old-time string tunes […]

$250 – $350

Monoprinting Workshop with Sarah Bazmehri

Washington Printmakers Gallery 1675 Wisconsin Ave, NW, Washington, DC, United States

Interested in learning monoprint techniques? This monoprint workshop introduces participants to the exciting process of monoprinting using acrylic paint and glass surfaces. Inspired by the atmospheric works of Mark Rothko students will explore creating prints in both black and white and color. The workshop emphasizes the creative journey and experimentation in printmaking. Check out our […]

$100

Art Bites Gallery Talk

Renwick Gallery

Join SAAM’s research fellows for this lunchtime series of gallery talks as they share new discoveries about artworks on view. Learn the stories behind these objects and how each one tells us about an ever-changing culture in the United States. Kéla Jackson, Terra Foundation Predoctoral Fellow in American Art, discusses L'Merchie Frazier’s “From a Birmingham […]

Free

Free-Pass!! 1000 Fortnite vBucks codes List 2024★★

Fortnite is one of the famous games that most of us have played for sure. The players love the gameplay that the game offers. In the game, the players must score higher and survive until the last to win the match. The game was developed and published by the Epic Games Store. When the players […]

free

Pride In The Plaza

Veterans Plaza: 1 Veterans Pl, Silver Spring, MD 20910 Veterans Plaza: 1 Veterans Pl, Silver Spring, MD 20910, Silver Spring, MD, United States

Welcome to Pride In The Plaza — Montgomery County's annual celebration of diverse LGBTQIA+ communities! Join us on Sunday, June 30th, 2024, from noon to 8 p.m. at Veterans Plaza in Silver Spring for a day filled with fun and festivities. Event participants can enjoy a variety of activities including live music, a resource and […]

Free

Drawing for Young Adults with William Demaria

Washington Printmakers Gallery 1675 Wisconsin Ave, NW, Washington, DC, United States

Whether you want to be a traditional oil painter or a digital illustrator, a solid foundation in drawing is essential. This 9-week class will allow students to pursue their own interests in art while also being introduced to fundamental principles of drawing. This class will start with pencil, then explore powdered graphite, and also pen. […]

$405

Fourth of July Celebration with the US Navy Concert Band

Merriweather Park at Symphony Woods 10431 Little Patuxent Pkwy, Columbia, MD, United States

The US Navy Concert Band takes the Chrysalis stage this Fourth of July for a free, family-friendly concert celebrating the American spirit!

Free

Salamander DC Independence Day Celebration

1330 Maryland Ave SW 1330 Maryland Ave SW, Washington, DC, United States

Celebrate Independence Day with sophistication and style at Salamander Washington DC and experience our newly transformed Grand Lawn and Garden overlooking the Washington Marina. Enjoy culinary delights, live entertainment, and experiences for the entire family, including a DJ, Brass Band, renowned caricature artist, and more. Indulge in fresh local oysters at our raw bar, savor […]

Bastille Day French Connections Georgetown Walking Tour

2706 Olive Street NW

We're celebrating Bastille Day! France and Washington, DC have a very special connection, and Off the Mall Tours is offering a walking experience that will show the many ways in which our Gallic friends have influenced the neighborhood of Georgetown. This 1.5 hour walk introduces you to how Georgetown played host to a number of […]

$30

Profs & Pints DC: District of Coyotes

Penn Social 801 E St NW, Washington, DC, United States

Profs and Pints DC presents: “District of Coyotes,” with Megan Draheim, professor of practice at Virginia Tech’s Center for Leadership in Global Sustainability and founding director of the District Coyote Project. When you hear the word “coyote,” do you envision howls through the darkness of Western landscapes? While coyotes likely evolved in the Western part […]

$13.50 – $17.

INSPĪR AUTHOR SERIES PRESENTS: AN AFTERNOON WITH BOB LEVEY

Inspir Embassy Row 1417 22nd St. NW, Washington, DC, United States

WEDNESDAY, JULY 10TH | 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM INSPĪR EMBASSY ROW LEASING GALLERY 1417 22ND STREET, NW WASHINGTON DC Join Inspīr Senior Living for an engaging author talk and book signing event featuring renowned journalist Bob Levey. A prize-winning writer, he covered the Washington scene for over three decades, starting from the Johnson Administration. […]

College Portfolio Development for Teens with William Demaria

1675 Wisconsin Ave NW, Washington, DC 20007 1675 Wisconsin Ave NW, Washington, DC, United States

Whether you are looking to apply to art school or not, a strong art portfolio will make you stand out from other applicants. Colleges look for a mix of artwork that displays technical proficiency and explores issues and ideas that are important to the artist on a personal level. This 7-week class will help students […]

$378

Making Floating Frames for Painting with Hand Tools

Jul 11 to Aug 1 - Thursday 3-5 pm There are a lot less steps involved in making a frame from scratch for a painting than to make a frame for works on paper. That being said, there still are a couple of tricks that are helpful to know to make a frame by hand […]

Virtual America InSight: Verbal Description Tours

Online

Join the Smithsonian American Art Museum for a docent-led virtual tour designed for participants who are blind or have low vision. Discover highlights from the collection through rich verbal descriptions that invoke a multisensory experience.  Location: Online via Zoom Free | Registration required

Free

Fundamentals of Drawing and Composition with William Demaria

1675 Wisconsin Ave NW, Washington, DC 20007 1675 Wisconsin Ave NW, Washington, DC, United States

Jul 11- Aug 29 - Thursdays 5:30 - 8:30 pm *(No class Aug 8) This class is for adult beginners to learn the fundamentals of drawing, photography, and artistic composition. Want to develop your interest as an artist and looking for a place to start? Whether you want to make artwork that is realistic or […]

$378

17th Annual Capital Fringe Festival

Golden Triangle, Connecticut Ave 1150 Connecticut Ave NW, Washington DC, DC, United States

Eight Days of Performances 37 Productions; 138 Individual Shows The 2024 Capital Fringe Festival will feature entirely original theatre, dance, and unclassifiable productions with a total of 150 cast and crew members, 83% of whom are from the DMV area and 17% from across the country and internationally. Capital Fringe’s annual festival is the only […]

$17.51

Virtual “Subversive, Skilled, Sublime: Fiber Art by Women” Lecture with Mary Savig

Online

Join Mary Savig, the Lloyd Herman Curator of Craft, for a lecture about the exhibition “Subversive, Skilled, Sublime: Fiber Art by Women”, now on view at SAAM’s Renwick Gallery. The artists featured mastered everyday materials, subverted conventions, and transformed humble threads into sublime creations. In this virtual program, Savig shares how the exhibition came together […]

Free

The Talent Machine Co. Presents “Young Frankenstein”

Pascal Center for the Performing Arts at Anne Arundel Community College 101 College Parkway, Arnold, MD, United States

Don’t miss The Talent Machine Company’s production of the hilarious Mel Brooks musical comedy Young Frankenstein, featuring an incredibly talented cast of performers ages 14 to 18. The show runs July 12 - 21 at Anne Arundel Community College, Pascal Center for the Performing Arts in Arnold, MD. Evening and matinee performances are available. One […]

$20

Mapping your Ancestors with Google MyMaps

Zoom 1 Westmoreland Circle Northwest, Bethesda, MD, United States

Zoom meeting, free for members of JGSGW. Nonmembers may register to attend for a fee of $5. This presentation on Google MyMaps will teach you how to create a custom map, import location data associated with family history events or source records and then customize the appearance of that data on the map. Custom maps […]

LIVE! Concert Series on the Plaza

Woodrow Wilson Plaza, Ronald Reagan Building and International Trade Center 1300 Pennsylvania Avenue NW, Washington, D.C., United States

Get ready to experience the vibrant sounds of Washington, D.C., as the LIVE! Concert Series on the Plaza returns to the Woodrow Wilson Plaza at the Ronald Reagan Building and International Trade Center for its 23rd season. From July 15 to September 27, this series brings the district’s local talents to the heart of downtown […]

Profs & Pints DC: When Fish Walk

Penn Social 801 E St NW, Washington, DC, United States

Profs and Pints DC presents: “When Fish Walk,” a fascinating look at those species that do just fine outside water, with Noah Bressman, a professor of fish biology at Salisbury University and researcher of amphibious fish. When you mentally picture a fish, you probably envision something that lives in an ocean, lake, stream, or even […]

$13.50 – $17.

Watergate Gallery: Art for the Summer

Local established and emerging artists, display vibrant, colorful, and playful paintings, and sculpture. July 17 through September 28. Artist being featured are Robin Bell, Joe Daly, Rudiger Haugwitz, Angela Iovino, Craig craft, Serena Martinez, Wendy Matz, Mary and Pollock, and Doug Schulte. Join us July 17 from 6 to 8

Global Prayer Works Summit

Evangel Cathedral 13901 Central Ave., Upper Marlboro, MD, United States

FIVE REASONS YOU SHOULD ATTEND THE 2024 GPWS A deep sense of spiritual renewal: Prepare to be spiritually rejuvenated through the Word, extended periods of prayer, and worship. Intercession for Global Issues:  The 2024 GPWS provides a platform for attendees to intercede for their communities and nations. Empowerment for Ministry: Attendees will be equipped with […]

Free

Beer & Hymns

3133 Dumbarton Street NW, Washington DC 3133 Dumbarton Street NW, Washington, DC, United States

All are welcome for an evening of community singing followed by a BYOB (alcoholic or non!) social on the grounds of Dumbarton Church.

WATER by MARI ISHIKAWA OPENS JULY 20th at JEWELERS’WERK GALERIE

Jewelers'werk Galerie 3319 Cady's Alley, NW, Washington, DC, United States

Jewelers'Werk Galerie is pleased to present WATER, an exhibition of new work by artist-jeweler Mari Ishikawa on Saturday, July 20th. The show will remain on view through August 10, 2024. This collection comprises neckpieces, brooches, and rings, all ruminations on water. For Ishikawa, water is a symbol of life, the cycle of life, and most […]

Style + Spark with Reformation Georgetown and Golden Bond Jewelry

Reformation 3033 M St NW, Washington, VA, United States

Join Golden Bond Jewelry + Reformation Georgetown for our Exclusive Style + Spark Series on M Street Experience the epitome of fashion and elegance as Golden Bond Jewelry teams up with Reformation Georgetown to present the next installment of our Style + Spark series. This exclusive event on M Street is where you’ll find fashion’s […]

Free

History of Black Georgetown Walking Tour

3206 O Street NW Georgetown, DC 3206 O Street NW, Washington, DC, United States

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 […]

$20 – $30

Women of Cold War Washington Walking Tour

Thomas Sweet Shop 3214 P Street NW, Washington, DC

An ill-fated artist, an Ambassador's wife, a Baroness, and a codebreaker.....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. Tour runs approximately 2 - 2.5 hours. Tickets […]

$20 – $30

At Large

The Athenaeum 201 Prince Street, Alexandria, VA, United States

At Large: a governing body that represents a whole population rather than a subset. For the July performance at the Athenaeum, Jane Franklin Dance goes beyond the parameters of a single theme to reveal multiple viewpoints and to celebrate the communal whole of a fleeting moment in time.

$22 – $25

Block Printed Accordion Fold Book with Anne Barnes

1675 Wisconsin Ave NW, Washington, DC 20007 1675 Wisconsin Ave NW, Washington, DC, United States

In this two-part workshop we will use a simple block printing technique to create an organic floral pattern on paper. Then using watercolor paint and other art mediums, learn to hand tint and add decorative detail to the visual narrative, which will then be made into a beautiful accordion fold artist’s book. Length: 2-day workshop/ […]

$180

Block Printed Accordion Fold Book with Anne Barnes – 2 Day Workshop

1675 Wisconsin Ave. NW, Washington, DC 20007

In this two-part workshop we will use a simple block printing technique to create an organic floral pattern on paper. Then using watercolor paint and other art mediums, learn to hand tint and add decorative detail to the visual narrative, which will then be made into a beautiful accordion fold artist’s book. Length: 2-day workshop/ […]

NOISES OFF

The Keegan Theatre 1742 Church Street, NW, Washington, DC, DC, United States

Called “the funniest farce ever written,” NOISES OFF presents a manic menagerie of itinerant actors rehearsing a flop called NOTHING’S ON. Slamming doors, on and offstage intrigue, and an errant herring all figure in the plot of this hilarious and classically comic play. Keegan’s acclaimed 2010 production of NOISES OFF played to sold-out houses — […]

$45 – $55

Profs & Pints DC: Understanding Trauma

Penn Social 801 E St NW, Washington, DC, United States

Profs and Pints DC presents: “Understanding Trauma,” a look at how trauma affects us and what we can do about it, with Jillian Tucker, adjunct assistant professor of social work at Columbia University and New York University, veteran addiction counselor, and licensed clinical social worker certified in EMDR therapy. Many of us—and many of the […]

$13.50 – $17.

Profs & Pints DC: Japan’s Most Feared Women

Penn Social 801 E St NW, Washington, DC, United States

Profs and Pints DC presents: “Japan’s Most Feared Women,” a look at the provocative, notorious, and genderfluid female figures who have pushed boundaries and aroused panic in Japan, with Michele M. Mason, associate professor of Japanese cultural studies at the University of Maryland, College Park. Say this much for moral panics: They often shed light […]

$13.50 – $17.

James Baldwin’s 100th Birthday Slam

National Portrait Gallery

The National Portrait Gallery is celebrating James Baldwin’s 100th birthday with poetry and prose inspired by our special exhibition “This Morning, This Evening, So Soon: James Baldwin and the Voices of Queer Resistance.” The slam will create community conversation around Baldwin’s writing and legacy. This event is held in collaboration with A Gathering of the […]

For Kathys Sake 8th Annual Advocacy Brunch – When Women Push Change Happens

Maryland City Volunteer Fire Dept 3498 Fort Meade Rd, Laurel, MD, United States

The community is invited to join us for our 8th Annual For Kathy's Sake Advocacy Brunch.  This year our theme is, "When Women Push, Change Happens".  We're celebrating a new 2024 law titled The Katherine Morris Death Reclassification Act , the 2024 reclassification of the manner of death for Keith Warren after a 37-year push and […]

$8 – $160

International Shorts: Best of the Thomas Edison Film Festival 2024

National Gallery of Art, East Building 150 4th Street NW, Washington, DC, United States

The annual tour of award winners from the Thomas Edison Film Festival (TEFF) returns to the National Gallery. Since 1981, the mission of TEFF has been to promote innovation in the art of the moving image with films that honor Edison’s vision. The selected international shorts include animation, experimental, documentary, narrative, and screen dance works […]

Free

Golf Tournament

Wicomico Shores Golf Course 35794 Aviation Yacht Club Drive, Mechanicsville, MD, United States

Quick Look Details Event Check-In: Starts at 7:30am Shotgun Start: 9:00am Entry Fee: $100/person Players Receive: Swag bag, round of golf and entries for minigames, lunch at the turn, and lots or prizes! Score Helpers are Available for Purchase: Score Helper package to be announced during event check-in. Welcome to the  Make A Wish Foundation […]

$100

Abstracted Mark-Making and Slip Knot Books Workshop

1675 Wisconsin Ave NW, Washington, DC 20007 1675 Wisconsin Ave NW, Washington, DC, United States

Saturday, August 10, 2024 11:00 AM 3:00 PM 1-day workshop/4 hours (with 1/2 hour break for lunch) Saturday, August 10 from 11:00 am-3:00 pm Number of students: 6 total Skill level: All skill levels welcome. Description: Slip knot binding is an uncomplicated and decorative way to weave the pages of an artist book together with […]

$125

Profs & Pints DC: Medieval Sex

Penn Social 801 E St NW, Washington, DC, United States

Profs and Pints DC presents: “Medieval Sex,” a look at the reality of medieval sex and sexuality through the lens of comic literature, satire, and obscenity, with Larissa “Kat” Tracy, professor of medieval literature and author of several books on the Middle Ages. Back at Penn Social by popular demand: A fascinating, rollicking look at […]

$13.50 – $17.

Profs & Pints DC: Encountering the Snow Leopard

Penn Social 801 E St NW, Washington, DC, United States

Profs and Pints DC presents: “Encountering the Snow Leopard,” on a researcher’s quest to understand what prowls within Central and South Asia’s clouds, with Charlotte Hacker, who has studied carnivores for more than a decade as a wildlife biologist and research associate with the Snow Leopard Conservancy. The snow leopard of the Himalayas and other […]

$13.50 – $17.

Art Bites Gallery Talk

Smithsonian American Art Museum F Street and 8th Street NW, Washington DC, DC, United States

Join SAAM’s research fellows for this lunchtime series of gallery talks as they share new discoveries about artworks on view. Learn the stories behind these objects and how each one tells us about an ever-changing culture in the United States. Phillippa Pitts, the Wyeth Foundation Predoctoral Fellow, discusses Albert Bierstadt’s “Among the Sierra Nevada, California”. […]

Free

Conversations at the Kreeger Museum

The Kreeger Museum

Conversations, a program for individuals with mild to moderate memory disorders and their caregivers, provides a forum for dialogue and connection through art and music. Each hour-long program includes an interactive gallery talk and a musical component. The experience is designed to stimulate reflection, reduce stress, and increase communication and sociability.

Free

Profs & Pints DC: Conspiracy Entrepreneurs

Penn Social 801 E St NW, Washington, DC, United States

Profs and Pints DC presents: “Conspiracy Entrepreneurs,” a look at how promoters of conspiracy theories have upended American politics and enriched themselves along the way, with Matthew Dallek, political historian and professor of political management at George Washington University’s College of Professional Studies. Conspiracy theories have been staples of U.S. political culture since our nation’s […]

$13.50 – $17.

Profs & Pints DC: The Webb Telescope and NASA’s Next Big Thing

Penn Social 801 E St NW, Washington, DC, United States

Profs and Pints DC presents: “The Webb Telescope and NASA's Next Big Thing,” with Ori Fox, Deputy Project Scientist for the Roman Space Telescope at the Space Telescope Science Institute. NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope is now a household name, having produced spectacular images of the most distant objects in our universe and revolutionized our […]

$13.50 – $17.

DC JazzFest Presents Sharón Clark and the Chris Grasso Quartet

The Kreeger Museum

Washington, D.C. standout Sharón Clark has brought festival and concert audiences to their feet across the globe. Doors open at 6:00pm and entrance to the museum is included with your ticket. The performance will take place in the Great Hall from 7:00pm–8:00pm. Parking will be available next door at The Field School, located at 2301 […]

$35

Labor Day Art Show

Spanish Ballroom 7300 MacArthur Blvd, Glen Echo, MD, United States

The 53rd Annual Labor Day Art Show at Glen Echo Park will be held in the historic Spanish Ballroom from Saturday, August 31 through Monday, September 2, 2024 from 12 - 6pm. The exhibition features the work of more than 300 artists from the mid-Atlantic region. The show includes works in a wide range of […]

Framing Open Studio with William Demaria

Washington Print Makers Gallery 1641 Wisconsin Ave, NW, Washington, DC, United States

Want to learn how to frame artwork and have a variety of work, be it works on paper or paintings, that you would like to frame? Have old frames you would like to repurpose? This studio for you! Limited to 2 students, this small studio will allow you to work closely with an experienced frame […]

$400

Drawing for Young Adults with William Demaria

1675 Wisconsin Ave NW, Washington, DC 20007 1675 Wisconsin Ave NW, Washington, DC, United States

This 7-week class will provide students with a solid foundation in drawing. This class will start with pencil, then explore powdered graphite, and pen. Students will be provided with a mix of drawing exercises to develop their skills and opportunities to develop their own interests.

$210

“Fighters for Freedom: William H. Johnson Picturing Justice” Gallery Talk

Smithsonian American Art Museum F Street and 8th Street NW, Washington DC, DC, United States

Join Smithsonian American Art Museum’s Teacher Institutes Educator Phoebe Hillemann for a highlights tour of SAAM's exhibition Fighters for Freedom: William H. Johnson Picturing Justice. Painted in the mid-1940s, these artworks honor the stories of African American historical figures such as Marian Anderson, Frederick Douglass, and Paul Robeson, who tirelessly worked to bring peace to […]

Free

Drawing I – Fundamentals of Drawing and Composition with William Demaria

1675 Wisconsin Ave NW, Washington, DC 20007 1675 Wisconsin Ave NW, Washington, DC, United States

This 8-week course will teach adults interested in art the fundamentals of drawing. Beginning with traditional forms of drawing, this class will start by teaching comparative measurement and drawing from direct observation. Next this class will teach students how to work with photographs and use cameras as a means of augmenting their creativity instead of […]

$320

Drawing II: Advanced Drawing for Adults with William Demaria

Washington Printmakers Gallery 1675 Wisconsin Ave, NW, Washington, DC, United States

Meant as a continuation of Drawing 1, this course will help students progress to more advanced stages of historical academic training. Students will be introduced to faster but more complicated styles of drawing and begin to study the human form. Visit our website for registration and more information.

$320

Meet the Artist Reception with Jennifer Hudnell

Shop Made in DC 1330 19th St NW, Washington, DC 20036, Washington, DC, DC, United States

Meet artist Jennifer Hudnell and explore her captivating "Paper Odyssey" solo exhibit at Shop Made in DC Georgetown Gallery. Immerse yourself in more than 70 stunning collages, including her new black and white series. Come chat with Jennifer and learn more about her art and creative process. "Paper Odyssey" is on display through September 30 […]

Free

BrickUniverse Annapolis, MD LEGO® FAN EXPO

Benfield Sportscenter 1031 Benfield Boulevard Millersville, Millersville, MD, United States

Join thousands of fellow LEGO® fans at the Benfield Sportscenter for the first-ever BrickUniverse Annapolis, MD LEGO® fan Expo and immerse yourself in the endless possibilities of LEGO® bricks during the BrickUniverse Build it! Tour. Meet professional artists from around the country, explore incredible LEGO® exhibits and works of art, unleash your creativity in unique […]

$15.99 – $28.99

Glowbar x Erah Permanent Jewelry Pop-Up

Glowbar Georgetown 1522 Wisconsin Ave NW, Washington DC, DC, United States

Facial studio sensation Glowbar and permanent jewelry brand Erah have teamed up for a can’t miss pop-up this Saturday, September 7, 2024 from 12:00pm - 4:00pm at Glowbar’s Georgetown studio. Stop by to get linked with more than 15 different permanent bracelet options and to see Glowbar’s new Washington DC studio where you can sign […]

Free

Maryland Psychic Fair 2024

Clarion Inn Frederick Event Center 5400 Holiday Drive, Frederick, MD, United States

Psychic Fair for both those who are serious and for those who are just curious. Event can be a life changing experience or just a fun time.

Free

Artist Talk: Kate Lowman, the big world of post-production photography

1675 Wisconsin Ave. NW, Washington, DC 20007

Artist Talk for exhibit: leaf & luminosity I always begin with photography, but I never know what the end result of my work will be. Inevitably, my photographs end up modified or cut up / rearranged. Even those prints in leaf & luminosity which I call "photographs" have been radically edited. The content of these […]

Free

Artist Talk: Kate Lowman, the big world of post-production photography

1675 Wisconsin Ave. NW, Washington, DC 20007

Artist talk: Kate Lowman discusses techniques used in creating prints shown in "leaf & luminosity," showing at Washington Printmakers Gallery from August 29 - September 29. I always begin with photography, but I never know what the end result of my work will be. Inevitably, my photographs end up modified or cut up / rearranged. […]

Free

leaf & luminosity: constructed prints & photographs by Kate Lowman

1675 Wisconsin Ave NW, Washington, DC 20007 1675 Wisconsin Ave NW, Washington, DC, United States

artist talk: September 8, 3:00 pm Exhibit: August 29 - September 29, 2024 I always begin with photography, but I never know what the end result of my work will be. Inevitably, my photographs end up modified or cut up / rearranged. Even those prints in leaf & luminosity which I call "photographs" have been […]

Free

Sundays@3 presents the 9th Street Chamber Players and Friends

Christ Episcopal Church 6800 Oakland Mills Rd, Columbia, MD, United States

Duo, Trio, Two Quartets, and a Sextet for String Trio, Horn, Clarinet and Piano. Glazunov Reverie for horn and piano --- Mozart “Kegelstatt” Trio in E-flat Major, clarinet, viola and piano --- Turina Piano Quartet in A Minor for horn and strings --- Punto Quartet in F Major for horn and strings --- Dohnanyi Sextet in […]

$20 – $22

Canzonas, Sonatas and Suites 1600-1700: Capitol Hill Chamber Music Festival

St. Mark's Capitol Hill 301 A St SE, Washington, DC, United States

On Monday early evening, September 9 at 5:30 PM at St. Mark's, the Capitol Hill Chamber Music Festival and St. Mark's Episcopal Church present "Canzonas, Sonatas and Suites", which features Marlisa del Cid Woods on baroque violin, William Simms on both theorbo and baroque guitar, and Jeffrey Cohan playing renaissance and baroque transverse flutes in […]

$18 – $30.

Drawing 1 with Sarah Bazmehri – 14 to 18 years old

1675 Wisconsin Ave NW, Washington, DC 20007 1675 Wisconsin Ave NW, Washington, DC, United States

This course is designed to help participants (teens ages 14 to 18) get comfortable with drawing, which serves as the foundation for other art forms. Through a series of exercises and projects, students will develop their skills in fast sketching, contour drawing, and observational drawing from still life and human figures. The main focus is […]

$240

Baritone Lucas Meachem & Pianist Irina Meachem

The Kennedy Center Terrace Theater

Lucas Meachem’s vigorous baritone makes him exceptionally suited to his signature roles of Escamillo (Carmen), Il Conte di Almaviva (Le nozze di Figaro), and the title role in Don Giovanni, the latter in which he was extolled for being “Fabio-like in size, presence, beauty and personality” (Bachtrack) in a production with LA Opera. Together this […]

$50

BSF & LSF Annual School Fair

The University of the District of Columbia/Student Center 4200 Connecticut Avenue, NW, Washington,, DC, United States

The BSF and the LSF present the Annual School Fair on October 13, 2024 offering families the opportunity to learn about independent schools. The Fair will include: 70 independent and boarding schools; valuable workshops; food and entertainment.

Free

Open House

The Kreeger Museum

Join us for a family-friendly celebration of art, music, and architecture! This event is free and open to all with live jazz music, art-making activities, and food trucks. Entrance to the Museum will be free of charge and our permanent collection will be on view. Free parking is available at The Field School, located next […]

Free

A Soldier’s Journey: First Illumination

Freedom Plaza 13th Street NW & Pennsylvania Avenue NW, Washington, DC, United States

On September 13, 2024, at 7:15 p.m. ET, The World War I Centennial Commission and The Doughboy Foundation will unveil “A Soldier's Journey,” a 58.5-foot long bronze sculptural wall, years in the making, the centerpiece of the National World War I Memorial on Pennsylvania Avenue, NW. This historic event will mark the completion of the […]

Free

WWI Living History Weekend

National World War I Memorial 1400 Pennsylvania Ave, Washington, DC, United States

Join us at the National World War I Memorial in Washington, DC, for a weekend of immersive events hosted by The Doughboy Foundation, celebrating the newly installed sculpture "A Soldier’s Journey," the final component of the memorial. SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 14, 2024, 9:00AM- 5:00PM Displays by WWI Re-enactors, Hello Girls, National Mobile WWI Museum, WWI Vehicles, […]

Free

Artist Talk and Tai Chi Workshop

The Kreeger Museum

Join David Carlson, an artist featured in Here, in this little Bay: Celebrating 30 Years at the Kreeger and a practitioner of Taijiquan for over thirty years, for a talk about his paintings followed by a beginning Tai Chi workshop. Carlson’s practice of Tai Chi and focus on the mind/body connection has informed his work […]

$15

The Impressionist Revolution, 1874-1886

National Gallery of Art, West Building Located between 3rd and 9th Streets along Constitution Avenue NW Washington, DC 20001, Washington, DC

How did the impressionists establish new methods of seeing and making art? Learn about the major artists, works, and ideas explored by this avant-garde movement. Presented by senior lecturer David Gariff in honor of the exhibition Paris 1874: The Impressionist Moment. This hybrid lecture is offered in person and virtually. All registrants will receive a […]

Free

Catbird’s 20th Birthday Party (9/14)!

Catbird Georgetown 3066 M St NW, Washington, DC, United States

Catbird, the Brooklyn-based demi-fine jewelry brand, will be celebrating its 20th anniversary with a 20th Birthday Party at its on Saturday, 9/14 and we’d love for you to join us! To kick off the festivities, the brand will have special offers and activations, including: Raffle prizes Gift bags with every $200+ purchase (featuring Jouer lip […]

FREE

Celebrating the Year of Czech Music

National Gallery of Art, West Building Located between 3rd and 9th Streets along Constitution Avenue NW Washington, DC 20001, Washington, DC

Celebrate the Year of Czech Music with pianist Matyáš Novák. This brilliant young musician has won a range of national and international competitions and performed throughout Europe, the United States, and Eastern Asia. In this concert, he will perform a selection of Czech music. Presented in cooperation with the Embassy of the Czech Republic. About […]

Free

Renaissance Psalms, Irish Baroque and Folk: Capitol Hill Chamber Music Festival

St. Mark's Capitol Hill 301 A St SE, Washington, DC, United States

Oleg Timofeyev on renaissance lute, wire-strung 1761 English guitar and 1820 7-string guitar, and Jeffrey Cohan on bass, tenor and descant renaissance flutes, one-keyed baroque flute and an 8-keyed flute made in 1820 perform three centuries of Dutch, Italian, French, English, Scottish, Irish and Ukranian folk music, both sacred and secular, from the Renaissance, Baroque […]

$18 – $30.