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Join us for a morning of FREE fun on Wednesdays this summer! Enjoy live music, magicians, puppet shows, petting zoos and more. Locations vary. June 20: Super-sized Kick Off Petting […]
Everyone's buzzing about the D.C. debut of the hit musical, Hamilton, in June. Whether or not you have tickets, get your Alexander Hamilton fix early at this cocktail party and […]
Holocaust survivors tell their life stories in their own words, uniting personal experience with history in a way that is extraordinary in its immediacy and power. Each hour-long program features […]
Whittle School & Studios welcomes you to learn more about the opportunities this global school will provide your children and the greater Washington area. This event will inform parents on […]
Profs and Pints presents: "Is Religion Obsolete?" with Michael J. Sigrist, lecturer in philosophy at George Washington University, co-editor of Time and the Philosophy of Action, and scholar of the […]
80 films from 45 countries will be showcased.
Holocaust survivors tell their life stories in their own words, uniting personal experience with history in a way that is extraordinary in its immediacy and power. Each hour-long program features […]
Breast Cancer Alliance (BCA) partners with DC area institutions to bring a world class medical symposium “Take Action Against Breast Cancer.” The panel, consisting of leading experts in the field, […]
Wishing upon a star for the perfect evening out? Then join us to gaze up at the stars while enjoying live music, food and fun! Come experience Dumbarton House in […]
Called “one of the best musicians in the USA” by the late Pete Seeger, the master storyteller who has 38 releases to date, returns to The Barns with his timeless […]
Learn about history in a whole new way! Enjoy sipping tea while viewing tea equipage from Dumbarton House’s collections and learning about the health benefits and historic importance of tea. […]
Artistic Director Scott Tucker and the Choral Arts Chamber Singers present a program of music inspired by nature. Featured pieces from Benjamin Britten, Peter Schickele, R. Murray Schafer, Ralph Vaughan […]
Individuals describe barriers experienced through career, racial, gender or ethnic prejudice. People speak of real-life experiences: a woman working in a male dominated career, an HIV positive young adult, a […]
Venue - National Sporting Library & Museum, 102 The Plains Road, Middleburg, VA 20117 This Spring, Paul Mellon’s British Sporting Art collection comes home to Middleburg in A Sporting Vision, […]
Steeplechasing all day, browse 'Saddler's Row- vendor village or participate in the children's stick pony races Gates open at 10:30 $25 general admission BlueRidgeRaces.org
In his six-part lecture series Positive Barbarism: Brutal Aesthetics in the Postwar Period, Hal Foster asks how artists began again after the mass deaths of World War II, the Holocaust, […]
10 Local Talented Artists to show their work at the coop: 3900A & B Watson Place, NW. Washington DC 20016 Photography, oil, acrylic, jewelry, silk, & yarn. Residents open their […]
On Sunday April 22 at 2:30 p.m., “Censored Voices” will be shown at Westminster Presbyterian Church, 400 I Street SW, in Washington, DC. One week after the 1967 Six Day […]
Chamber Music at The Barns Join us for an all-star birthday spectacular to honor one of our finest living American composers, John Corigliano, on the occasion of his 80th birthday […]
Crescent Moon Nights with Gift of the Pen Entertainment and My Voice Speaks LLC present The Muslim Women of Spoken Word. Seven... Seven Women of the Mic will converge on […]
Whittle School & Studios welcomes you to learn more about the opportunities this global school will provide your children and the greater Washington area. This event will inform parents on […]
Profs and Pints presents: "Speaking of Speakeasies," a discussion of prohibition and its boozy effects, with Allen Pietrobon, adjunct professor of modern American history at American University and visiting professor […]
Holocaust survivors tell their life stories in their own words, uniting personal experience with history in a way that is extraordinary in its immediacy and power. Each hour-long program features […]
A talk about international media freedom.
The Smithsonian Women’s Committee presents the 36th annual Smithsonian Craft Show, featuring 120 premier American artists chosen from a pool of approximately 1,000 applicants. For the first time, the show will highlight Asian cultural influence on American crafts. Many of today’s top U.S. artists creating cutting-edge art are reconnecting American modernism to its roots in […]
Holocaust survivors tell their life stories in their own words, uniting personal experience with history in a way that is extraordinary in its immediacy and power. Each hour-long program features […]
Join Honorary Chair Jessye Norman as we pay tribute to chorus members then and now, celebrate the work of our High School Choir Festival teacher leaders, and introduce our new Music Director, Steven Fox. Our gala evening will include a sponsor reception, silent auction, performances (including tenor Issachah Savage with pianist Joy Schreier, and Washington […]
Alyssa Milano will be at the event.
The Barns transforms into a comedy club for 3 performances of hilarious stand-up entertainment.
We need volunteers to help clean exhibits in the Visitor Center, paint, prune vegetation from historic structures, and remove invasive plant species and trash. Projects are suitable for ages 12 […]
Join top stylists from Ian McCabe Studio, for a fun weekend of self-care, wellness and special treats for moms! The Ian McCabe team will be providing free haircare samples and […]
Complete Dogness is a new family friendly performance about a delightful little doggy with bad habits. She can eat a delicious wool sweater or steal a whole block of cheese in no time. But there is hope as Barky learns new tricks and as the whole family adjusts. The performance incorporates spoken word, movement, music, […]
Arts in Foggy Bottom, Washington’s award-winning public art program, presents Absence & Presence, its sixth Arts in Foggy Bottom Outdoor Sculpture Biennial, from Saturday, April 28 through Saturday, October 27. The exhibition, co-curated by internationally recognized Washington area-based artists Helen Frederick and Peter Winant, will feature contemporary sculptures—many of which are site-responsive—by 15 emerging and […]
Venue - National Sporting Library & Museum, 102 The Plains Road, Middleburg, VA 20117 Offered in partnership with Front Royal 4H, this program explores the beginning, middle, and end of […]
The Barns transforms into a comedy club for 3 performances of hilarious stand-up entertainment.
Individuals describe barriers experienced through career, racial, gender or ethnic prejudice. People speak of real-life experiences: a woman working in a male dominated career, an HIV positive young adult, a black woman negotiating cultural assumptions, a latino man delayed by police, disability and employment, biracial marriage, same-sex parenthood, legal immigration and the walls framed by […]
Possessed of a burnished, ringing baritone, an intensely focused stage presence, and an omnivorous musical appetite, Brian Mulligan has sung Verdi, Berlioz, Britten, Gounod, and Sondheim roles at the Metropolitan Opera, Vienna State Opera, Opernhaus Zürich and San Francisco Opera, performed works by Mahler and John Adams with the San Francisco Symphony, Los Angeles Chamber […]
The Barns transforms into a comedy club for 3 performances of hilarious stand-up entertainment.
32 trees will be planted.
Join Sahasra Deepika Foundation for Education for Brunch & Conversation with Paige Kimble, Executive Director of the Scripps National Spelling Bee, as part of our Leaders Light the Way series. Sunday, April 29, 2018 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM Top of the Town 1400 14th Street N Arlington, VA 22209 Tickets available at http://LLTW.eventbrite.com Early Bird Tickets (through April […]
In his six-part lecture series Positive Barbarism: Brutal Aesthetics in the Postwar Period, Hal Foster asks how artists began again after the mass deaths of World War II, the Holocaust, and the Bomb. Lectures will focus on the early work of Jean Dubuffet, Asger Jorn, Eduardo Paolozzi, and Claes Oldenburg, among others. April 8: Walter […]
Called “the world’s reigning male chorus” by The New Yorker magazine, and named Ensemble of the Year by Musical America in 2008, the GRAMMY® award winning ensemble Chanticleer is praised by the San Francisco Chronicle for their “tonal luxuriance and crisply etched clarity. ” Chanticleer is known around the world as “an orchestra of voices” […]
Profs and Pints presents: "Pets of the Presidents," with Edward Lengel, special advisor to the White House Historical Association, former professor at the University of Virginia, and author of books […]
Performances of Don Quixote and Giselle. Last performance is on June 3.
An event that will mark a new space at Inova Children's Hospital on the 10th floor.
Free to attend, but requires RSVP.
Holocaust survivors tell their life stories in their own words, uniting personal experience with history in a way that is extraordinary in its immediacy and power. Each hour-long program features […]
Join Dumbarton House for the opening of multi-media artist, Curtis Woody’s A Sketch of Slavery in the District of Columbia. His exhibit opens in conjunction with two other exhibitions, 100 DOLLARS REWARD. and The Exchange 2018/2, that explore the history of slavery in Georgetown. The evening will also include performing artists, who explore issues of […]
Scott Tucker of the Choral Arts Society of Washington will speak. RSVP to Richard Selden, richard@georgetowner.com.
Holocaust survivors tell their life stories in their own words, uniting personal experience with history in a way that is extraordinary in its immediacy and power. Each hour-long program features […]
Wine tastings from Argentine wine producers.
Whittle School & Studios welcomes you to learn more about the opportunities this global school will provide your children and the greater Washington area. This event will inform parents on […]
A burlesque performance.
The Glen Echo Park Partnership is pleased to present Depicting Memories: Art Work by ESOL Students. This exhibition will showcase artist books created by ESOL students at Albert Einstein High School, as they journal their experiences. Curated by instructor Beatriz del Olmo Fiddleman. Art Walk & Opening Reception: Friday, May 4, 6 to 8pm Dates: […]
The Glen Echo Park Partnership is pleased to present A Fresh Palette. This exhibition showcases artwork of the newest faculty members at the Yellow Barn Studio. See works in a variety of media and learn about upcoming classes and workshops. Art Walk & Opening Reception: Friday, May 4, 6 to 8pm Dates: May 4 to […]
Enjoy Spring cocktails, and learn from the designers of Encore Décor how to create a beautiful arrangement for Mamma or bring her along and party together. A perfect Mother's Day gift!
The Horse: The Epic Story of our Noble Companions is a revealing account of the animal who has been at our side through the ages, befriending us and traveling with […]
Join us for a special evening on Friday, May 4th, 2018 from 6-8 p.m. to support the Foundation's scholarship program. Highlights include music by Maine jazz legend Brad Terry, silent auction featuring Maine artisans + L.L.Bean goodies, with online bidding; 10% off all Thos. Moser furniture and purchases and dedicated time with showroom manager Kevin […]
Join us for a special evening on Friday, May 4th, 2018 from 6-8 p.m. to support the Foundation's scholarship program. Highlights include music by Maine jazz legend Brad Terry, silent auction featuring Maine artisans + L.L.Bean goodies, with online bidding; 10% off all Thos. Moser furniture and purchases and dedicated time with showroom manager Kevin […]
A fun way to network, especially for Francophiles.
The Georgetown Chorale and Dumbarton United Methodist Church will partner to produce a recital, given by vocalist Richard Giarusso and pianist Andrew Welch at Dumbarton UMC, 3133 Dumbarton St. NW in Georgetown. The program includes Schumann's Dichterliebe, Bach's Amore Traditore, and songs by Paolo Tosti. The concert begins at 8 p.m. and is free and […]
The E Street Band’s rhythmic force
A new event from the Library of Congress.
We need volunteers to help remove vegetation from historic Lockhouse 28, spruce up Lockhouse 28 and the nearby picnic area, repaint picnic tables and visitor facilities, and remove invasive plant […]
A popular event.
May 5 The Virginia Gold Cup Races - Gates open at 10:00am Join us in the beautiful countryside of Fauquier County as we celebrate the 93rd Running of the Virginia […]
A-RTS, the Affordable Arts Festival, at Rockville Town Square is a premier event in a spectacular venue organized and managed by the Bethesda Row Arts Festival team. The Sixth Annual Festival will transform the streets surrounding Rockville Town Square into an outdoor art gallery. The festival features the work of 150 nationally recognized artists from […]
Join Smoketown Plaza at our second annual Spring Fling! Enjoy a day of crafts, games, face painters, live music and more!
To support Indoor Air Quality Week, Dyson is hosting an “Air Aware” event in their demo store in Tysons Corner just outside Washington D.C., which is on the top 10 […]
Watch the event with style. Tickets cost $50 per person.
Dancers of multiple genres will perform.
The E Street Band’s rhythmic force
Make Mother’s Day more special this year with a fantastic, family-friendly kid's cooking class at Kingbird Restaurant at the iconic Watergate Hotel in D.C.! From 11 a.m. – 12 p.m. ET, Executive Chef Michael Santoro will teach kids (ages 6-12) how to prepare breakfast-in-bed and plate a tray that is perfectly imperfect to serve to […]
A-RTS, the Affordable Arts Festival, at Rockville Town Square is a premier event in a spectacular venue organized and managed by the Bethesda Row Arts Festival team. The Sixth Annual Festival will transform the streets surrounding Rockville Town Square into an outdoor art gallery. The festival features the work of 150 nationally recognized artists from […]
The Glen Echo Park Partnership for Arts and Culture is pleased to present Design in Clay 2018 by Glen Echo Pottery. The exhibition will feature works of the program’s instructors and advanced students. The exhibition will showcase how shape and design inform pottery. Art Walk Reception: Friday, May 4, 6 to 8pm Opening Reception: Saturday, […]
The Jackson Art Center welcomes the public for its Spring Open Studios. Stroll through 30 working art studios, and enjoy live music and refreshments. New this year: Shop a collection of original art by Jackson artists for under $100. Children's printmaking workshop starts at 3 pm. All ages are welcome. www.jacksonartcenter.com Jackson Art Center, 3050 […]
In his six-part lecture series Positive Barbarism: Brutal Aesthetics in the Postwar Period, Hal Foster asks how artists began again after the mass deaths of World War II, the Holocaust, and the Bomb. Lectures will focus on the early work of Jean Dubuffet, Asger Jorn, Eduardo Paolozzi, and Claes Oldenburg, among others. April 8: Walter […]
Venue: National Sporting Library & Museum, 102 The Plains Road, Middleburg, VA 20117 Join us for a free sketching session in the Museum! Artists of all ages are invited to […]
Profs and Pints presents: "Bugscaping," a guide to gardening with insects in mind, with Nate Erwin, entomologist and former manager of the Smithsonian insect zoo and butterfly pavilion. With spring […]
Profs and Pints Presents: "The Cambridge Analytica Threat," with Alan Rosenblatt, professor of political science at Johns Hopkins, George Washington, and American Universities and pioneer in the use of digital media for public affairs. Most of us knew nothing about Cambridge Analytica until March, when news broke that the British political consulting firm had been […]
The Museum’s 25th anniversary calls for reflection and inquiry. In conversation with Mandel Center Acting Director Wendy Lower, four leading scholars in the field of Holocaust studies will discuss what […]
A talk on how women can gain economic and civic success.
Motets for the Advent and Christmas season including: Johann Ludwig Bach Uns ist ein Kind geboren J.S. Bach Komm, Jesu, Komm! BWV 229 This holiday season, join the Consort for a performance of seasonal motets, including J.S. Bach’s masterful work for double choir Komm, Jesu, Komm! This concert will display the virtuosity of the Consort’s […]
A family-friendly movie.
Nancy Pfund and Kathy Bushkin Calvin will be honored at the event.
Join us for a memorable night of Italian opera and cuisine to benefit Ronald McDonald House Charities® of Greater Washington, DC. Listen to a performance of arias and love songs while you enjoy premier wines and participate in a casual, family-style, Italian meal prepared by operatic mezzo-soprano Denyce and her friends. Peggy Baroody and the […]
The topic of the night will be how to use technology to enhance the blue wave.
The 26th Annual Spring Garden Party at Tudor Place will take place Wednesday, May 23. The annual fundraiser supporting the 1816 National Historic Landmark museum, is chaired by Amy Gross and Megan Paleologos in honor of the late Elizabeth Powell, their friend and a friend to the museum. A long-standing spring tradition in Georgetown and […]
Holocaust survivors tell their life stories in their own words, uniting personal experience with history in a way that is extraordinary in its immediacy and power. Each hour-long program features […]
Free and open to the public.
Whittle School & Studios welcomes you to learn more about the opportunities this global school will provide your children and the greater Washington area. This event will inform parents on […]
A chance for women bosses to mingle.
Profs and Pints presents: "The Buzz on Bees," with Sam Droege, biologist at the USGS Patuxent Wildlife Research Center, developer of online identification guides to native bees, and guest lecturer […]
Ann Curry will be honored at this event.
The St. James Hockey Club is announcing the formation of our Hockey Academy Program with travel teams at the Squirt (U10), Pee Wee (U12) and Bantam (U14) levels during the […]
Holocaust survivors tell their life stories in their own words, uniting personal experience with history in a way that is extraordinary in its immediacy and power. Each hour-long program features […]
Howard Gillette is this year's award recipient.
A conversation moderated by NPR's Linda Holmes.
A fundraiser for arts education programs. Tickets cost $50 per person.
Discover a selection of plants and florals at our Washington DC store this weekend by Little Leaf 11 May – 12 May 1200 Wisconsin Avenue 20007 Washington DC
