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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

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

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

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.

Landmark Lecture: Remembering Lafayette in the Nation’s Capital

Tudor Place

During 2024-2025, communities throughout the U.S. will commemorate the bicentennial of Lafayette’s triumphal return to America which included a visit to Tudor Place in October 1824. Join Mark Hudson, Executive Director, who will chronicle Lafayette’s national tour, with an emphasis upon his time in Washington and interactions with the grandchildren of Martha Washington. The program […]

Free

Storytelling 101 Course: Tuesdays – Starting Tuesday, September 17th

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

Turn your life experiences into meaningful content with the help of Story District's master coaches. In this highly personalized and interactive 7-week course, you'll learn how to connect to an audience with confidence, authenticity, humor, and depth. Schedule Weekly on Tuesdays from 6:30-8:30 pm at Silver Spring Civic Center (unless otherwise noted) - Week 1: […]

$597.00

Night Market at Bryant St Market

Bryant St Market 670 Rhode Island Ave NE, Washington, DC, United States

Night Market returns to Bryant St Market on September 18! Along with shopping opportunities from vintage clothing and goods vendors, this month we are introducing a Candle Pouring and Charm Bar activation. Make your own candle(s) with scents and then stop over to make your new favorite charm (or friendship!) bracelet. Food and drink are […]

Free

Chamber Music with The United States Navy Band

Millennium Stage at Kennedy Center 2700 F Street, NW, Washington, DC

Join your United States Navy Band for an evening of chamber music at the Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts - Millennium Stage! The Navy Band Chamber Recital Series showcases a variety of small ensembles comprised of members across all major units within the U.S. Navy Band. In this performance, U.S. Navy Chamber Players will […]

Free

Beltway Brawl V

901 Wharf St SWWashington, DC 20024 901 Wharf St SW, Washington, DC 20024, DC, United States

The Beltway Brawl V is a charity boxing event on September 19th, and it is hosted by the 501 (c)(3) organization Haymakers for Hope. The co-founders, Julie Anne Kelly and Andrew Myerson, competed in the 2009 NYC Golden Gloves. Urban Boxing DC has two fighters participating: Colie Daniels and Quinn Reiley. Urban Boxing DC is […]

Aidan Leclaire Band in Concert

Public Bar Live 1214 18th Street Northwest, Washington, DC, United States

Local musicians, Aidan Leclaire Band will perform live at Public Bar Live, in Washington DC on September 20.

$10 – $15

Mixed Media Collage with Sarah Barzmehri

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

This engaging and hands-on workshop will allow participants to explore the creative possibilities of mixed media collage. Using a variety of materials, students will create unique collages over their drawings. The workshop will focus on working from still life and human figures, with opportunities to create both a collaborative large piece and individual projects.

$100

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. This walking tour explores their world in the […]

$20 – $30

Songs without Words: Capitol Hill Chamber Music Festival

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

Tina Chancey (viola da gamba and pardessus de viole) and Jeffrey Cohan (renaissance and baroque transverse flutes) explore vocal music from the 16th through 18th centuries purely instrumentally, as was the common practice of instrumentalists of earlier times. This program includes Renaissance two-part settings of 16th-century French songs by Pierre Regnault Sandrin, virtuoso diminutions on […]

$18 – $30.

Capital One to Attempt Guinness World Record for Financial Literacy

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

Capital One is attempting to set a new Guinness World Record for the most users to take an online financial literacy lesson in 24 hours across the nation. To commemorate […]

Free

Monotype and Mixed Media with Bridget Murphy

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

This 6-week course meets every Monday from September 23rd through November 4th. Explore using various media (printmaking, collage, painting) to create your monotype artwork. In this class we will discuss the principles and elements of design, composition, and combining drawing, texture, and color to create a monotype of an image using lines and plexiglass, collage, […]

$240

Art in the A.M.

Renwick Gallery

Spark your imagination with SAAM during Art in the A.M! Children ages 0-5 and their caregivers are invited to the museum before hours to learn, connect, and create in the galleries. Participants will learn about the different materials and textures used in fiber art by exploring the exhibition Subversive, Skilled, Sublime: Fiber Art by Women. […]

Free

826DC’s Story Soiree

Woolly Mammoth Theatre Company

Our upcoming Story Soiree will be a night to celebrate 826DC's young authors and showcase their dreams for the future.   A group of seventh grade students from Brookland Elementary School will be reading their work from their recently published book, When Duty Calls, with New York Times best selling author, Dolen Perkins-Valdez.   This collection of hero and […]

$100

Jane Franklin Dance and Lloyd House Gardens Present Moving Stories

The Lloyd House Gardens 220 N. Washington Street, Alexandria, VA, United States

Moving Stories is a movement-based work that is about historical Lloyd House and its Gardens, not as a static landmark, but rather as a place where people of different generations interact. The performance resonates with the landscape and references the site's history. Lloyd House, built in 1796, has housed many prominent people and is important […]

Free

Jane Franklin Dance and Lloyd House Gardens Present Moving Stories

The Lloyd House Gardens 220 N. Washington Street, Alexandria, VA, United States

Moving Stories is a movement-based work that is about historical Lloyd House and its Gardens, not as a static landmark, but rather as a place where people of different generations interact. The performance resonates with the landscape and references the site's history. Lloyd House, built in 1796, has housed many prominent people and is important […]

Free

Photographic Explorations: Process and Place

The Kreeger Museum

Photography is essential to the ways that Chan Chao, Kei Ito, and Soledad Salamé contemplate politics, history, and ecology in their artwork. However, these artists use vastly different techniques, even working without cameras entirely. Learn more about their unique processes, as well as the diverse locations throughout the world that they have explored during their […]

$15

Sunaura Taylor presents “Disabled Ecologies: Lessons from a Wounded Desert” in conversation with Heather Hax

Red Emma's Bookstore Coffeehouse 3128 Greenmount Ave, Baltimore, MD, United States

On the Red Emma's stage at the 2024 Baltimore Book Festival! A powerful analysis and call to action that reveals disability as one of the defining features of environmental devastation and resistance. Deep below the ground in Tucson, Arizona, lies an aquifer forever altered by the detritus of a postwar Superfund site. Disabled Ecologies tells the story […]

Free

PPMW Impact Gala

Waldorf Astoria Washington DC 1100 Pennsylvania Avenue NW, Washington, DC, United States

Planned Parenthood of Metropolitan Washington, DC’s annual Impact Gala is an electrifying celebration of our community’s power to ensure patients can access essential health care. Held at the Waldorf Astoria in Washington, DC, the Impact Gala features awards to repro champions, special guests, dining, dancing, and opportunities to help PPMW continue to expand health equity […]

$400

Echo Arts Festival

7300 MacArthur Blvd / Glen Echo, MD 20812 7300 MacArthur Blvd / Glen Echo, MD 20812, Glen Echo, MD, United States

Join us at the Park for a celebration of visual and performing arts! This FREE event will include a multitude of hands-on activities, live music, and unique opportunities to delve into the arts. Money Muscle BBQ food truck, Rocky Ice Cream truck and our own Praline cafe will offer food/beverages/treats throughout the day.

Free

Uniting Women in Cyber 2024

Army Navy Country Club 1700 Army Navy DrArlington, VA 22204, Arlington, United States

UWIC is the premier event for cybersecurity professionals and aspiring practitioners. Connect with a vibrant, diverse community focused on emerging global trends, technological advancements, and workforce development. Attend UWIC 2024 to learn, share ideas, and expand your professional network!

$55 – $149

Tudor Nights: Hair Today, Gone Tomorrow: History of Hair As Mementos

Tudor Place

Locks of hair have held symbolic power for people throughout history. Whether it is memento of friendship and familial bonds or a token of superstition and luck, collecting hair is an intimate form of human connection. The Tudor Place Collection has dozens of preserved locks of hair, including many from George Washington. Join us for […]

$10 – $25

Opening Reception: Introspective by Héctor Rafael

Sitar Arts Center 1700 Kalorama Rd NW, Washington, DC, United States

Sitar Arts Center's Cafritz Gallery is proud to present "Introspective" by Héctor Rafael. His series consists of graphite drawings and oil paintings which explore themes of mental health and self-identity. Dive into the many layers of "Introspective." Héctor Rafael is a Puerto Rican visual artist, arts educator, and mental health advocate. His work is renowned […]

Free

National Symphony Orchestra: Noseda conducts Beethoven’s Fifth

Kennedy Center Concert Hall

Soprano Rachel Willis-Sørensen (in her NSO debut) joins the orchestra for Richard Strauss’ Four Last Songs. Carlos Simon’s Four Black American Dances and Ludwig van Beethoven’s Symphony No. 5 complete the program. Willis-Sørensen’s recording of the Four Last Songs with the Gewandhaus Orchester and Andris Nelsons was released in March 2023 on Sony Classical.

$17 – $119

Dance For All @ Dupont Underground

Dupont Underground 19 Dupont Cir NW, Washington, Dist of Columbia, United States

The Washington Ballet goes underground as we celebrate new Artistic Director Edwaard Liang. Step into an immersive world of dance showcasing his emotive and innovative choreography, brought to life by our talented Studio Company. Be moved by the evocative music of Emmy Award-winning Blake Neely, composed especially for TWB and this venue. Get your tickets […]

$25

“Poe, Revolution & Lafayette” Exhibit

Westminster Hall & Burying Ground 519 W. Fayette Street, Baltimore, MD, United States

THE POES OF BALTIMORE/ LAFAYETTE BICENTENNIAL EXHIBIT Long before Edgar Allan Poe was born, the Poe family was noted in Baltimore for their service in the Revolution and the War of 1812. A wheel-maker and later Assistant Deputy Quartermaster General, known to George Washington and the Marquis de Lafayette, Edgar Allan Poe's grandfather, David Poe […]

$20

Annapolis Symphony Orchestra presents Masterworks I: Pasajes (Passages)

Maryland Hall for the Creative Arts 801 Chase Street, Annapolis, MD, United States

Join the Annapolis Symphony Orchestra for the exhilarating launch of Season 63! We’re kicking things off with a burst of energy from award-winning composer Tania León. Her piece, Pasajes, is a dazzling work that weaves together the rhythmic intensity of Latin American melodies, the sultry pulse of Caribbean beats, and the exuberant spirit of carnaval. […]

$10 – $0907

Meshell Ndegeocello: No More Water/The Gospel of James Baldwin

Strathmore

In this special evening, critically acclaimed Grammy-winning instrumentalist, singer, and songwriter Meshell Ndegeocello, along with her band and guests, shares her resonant, ever-evolving exploration of American novelist, playwright, essayist, poet, and activist, James Baldwin. Inspired by the way Baldwin empowered others through the written word, Ndegeocello uses music as her vehicle to engage others in […]

$28 – $74

Barkaeology Parade

Rock Creek Park, Picnic Grove #10, Beach Dr. NW, Washington, DC 20015 Rock Creek Park, Picnic Grove #10, Beach Dr. NW, Washington, DC, United States

It’s the 20,000th anniversary of humans’ domestication of the dog (give or take 5,000 years). Join us for a celebration of that historic event with a parade. Enjoy the beauty of Rock Creek Park in Washington, DC, learn more about the archaeology and history of dog domestication, and see extremely good pups. The parade route […]

Free – $15

Ada Limón and Peter Sís: In Praise of Mystery

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

Join U.S. Poet Laureate Ada Limón and Caldecott Honoree Peter Sís for a reading and discussion of their transcendent new children's book. The book features Limón's poem “In Praise of Mystery,” which will be engraved on the Europa Clipper spacecraft that launches to Jupiter and its moons in October 2024. Published as Limón’s debut picture […]

Free

LOOSE ENDS

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

September 10, 2024, Washington DC—Jewelers'Werk Galerie is pleased to present LOOSE ENDS, an exhibition featuring new work by artist-jeweler Lydia E. Martin. The show opens on Saturday, September 21st, with a reception to meet the artist from 12 – 4 pm, and will remain on view through October 12th, 2024. Lydia Martin is truly tying […]

Free

Dashain Tihar Fest (DT Fest) 2024

Prince William County Fairgrounds, 10624 Dumfries Rd, Manassas, VA 20112 Prince William County Fairgrounds, 10624 Dumfries Rd, Manassas, VA 20112, Manassas, VA, United States

Dasain Tihar Fest (DTFEST) 2024: A Celebration of Nepalese Culture in the Heart of Washington DC Manassas, VA – September 1, 2024 – 3E Entertainment is proud to announce the return of DTFEST 2024, a premier festival celebrating the vibrant essence of Nepalese culture. With over two decades of expertise in hosting exceptional events for […]

37th Annual Bark Ball to benefit the Humane Rescue Alliance

washington hilton 1919 Connecticut Ave. NW, Washington, DC, United States

Attention all animal lovers! Join us for the Humane Rescue Alliance’s Bark Ball black-tie gala -- the most glamorous event of the year! Dress up, bring your canine companion, and enjoy an unforgettable evening filled with wagging tails and red-carpet moments. This unique event celebrates the bond between people and pets, offering a special chance […]

$250 – $500

The Gospel of Meshell Ndegeocello

Strathmore

In a wide-ranging panel discussion, museum professionals Dr. Dwandalyn R. Reece and Timothy Ann Burnside explore the profound impact of Meshell Ndegeocello, a DC native whose influence on funk, rock, and soul has helped shape the course of Black music for the past 30 years. Here, we discuss Meshell's career with a focus on her recent work, both her tribute […]

Pre-concert event, Free with show ticket; registration required

Dance For All @ Dupont Underground

Dupont Underground 19 Dupont Cir NW, Washington, Dist of Columbia, United States

The Washington Ballet goes underground as we celebrate new Artistic Director Edwaard Liang. Step into an immersive world of dance showcasing his emotive and innovative choreography, brought to life by our talented Studio Company. Be moved by the evocative music of Emmy Award-winning Blake Neely, composed especially for TWB and this venue. Get your tickets […]

$25