Women Empowerment in a Global Context
Global Policy InstituteA talk on how women can gain economic and civic success.
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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 […]
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 at colleges and universities. Bison and panthers are sadly long gone from the District of Columbia, but its wild bees live on gloriously. Nearly 200 […]
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 2018-2019 season. Tryouts will be held on June 2 and 3 at the Rockville Ice Rink in Rockville, Maryland. Registration for tryouts begins May 2. […]
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
A very popular Cuban dance company.
The Swedish custom of fika (i.e. a meal), a quiz and silent disco are highlights.
A chance to sample British food and drink.
You are cordially invited to join Mrs. Bennett for a spirited discussion of Austen’s works and enjoy a lively period appropriate tea while learning the history of taking tea in the Regency Era. The afternoon tea is complete with tea sandwiches, scones, and assorted desserts. Arrive early to tour the historical Federal period house museum. […]
Chocolate Truffle Making Classes - includes Rosé Wine Truffles for Mom Saturday, May 12th and Sunday, May 13th from 11AM - 1PM Surprise Mom with this Mother's Day event or create your own hand-made truffles as a gift. The Watergate Hotel is proud to be partnering again with local DC chocolatier SPAGnVOLA to offer exclusive […]
AF, the pop-up market of local and national craftsmen, returns to Washington, DC at Union Market on May 12th and 13th. AF puts a spotlight on authentic, high quality products, and connects makers within the fashion, food, lifestyle, and home industries directly with consumers, providing a fun and engaging marketplace. AF was founded in 2012 […]
Opening reception event.
Arlington real estate investor launches gallery at Residences at Liberty Center to enhance and engage with the vibrant local art community; inaugural event features Marymount University professor and artist David […]
Come and celebrate Mother’s Day at the Lifesaving Station Restaurant at the Sanderling Resort on Sunday, May 13 from 11:30 AM to 3:00 PM. Enjoy a special three-course Mother’s Day menu featuring delicious brunch favorites including the Amaroo Hill Farms Duck Sausage Hash, the Broiled Local Caught Flounder and the Strawberries and Cream Waffle Towers. […]
If you want to give your mother the best this Mother's Day, bring her to i Ricchi! Enjoy something from our regular menu, or try our special menu. A children's menu will also be available. Make your reservations now by calling (202) 835-0459.
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, […]
A chat that includes the topic of the Georgetown restaurant scene.
Profs and Pints presents: "The Pot-Law Pendulum," with Emily Dufton, public historian, Montgomery College lecturer, and author of Grass Roots: The Rise and Fall and Rise of Marijuana in America. Washington, DC, joins nine states in having legalized recreational marijuana use for adults and 29 states in having legalized medical marijuana. It's a mistake, though, […]
Join us on Tuesday, May 15th, at noon for FREE chamber music concert presented by the Friday Morning Music Club. Concerts are held in the museum’s Belle Vue Room, which can be accessed through the lower terrace off the parking lot. Groups are welcome. Seats are available on a first come, first served basis. RSVPs […]
Profs and Pints presents: “Mapping the Silk Road,” with Justin M. Jacobs, associate professor of history at American University and editor of The Silk Road, the journal of the Silkroad Foundation. You probably can thank the Silk Road when you sip tea, write on paper, or watch fireworks burst across the sky. Without it, such […]
Flamenco with an Afro-Cuban flair.
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 […]
An immigrant advocacy group is opening its D.C. doors.
#ReclaimKindness During Do More 24 On May 17 Join over 600 D.C., Maryland and Virginia nonprofits for Do More 24, the region’s largest online day of giving, powered by United […]
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 us for Dumbarton at Dusk the third Thursday of every month. Tour the museum after hours and experience our grounds in a different light. Each Dumbarton at Dusk will include a cash bar, food, music, and pop-up history activities to enhance Dumbarton House’s collections.
An event for the fashion-conscious.
Join Co-Hosts Barry Dixon and Will Thomas for the Fourth Annual Rebloom on the Roof cocktail fundraiser at Fathom Gallery. Help us celebrate the power of design to change lives […]
How would you feel if you could immediately become more influential and significant as a sales professional? The IES has produced hundreds of programs for sales professionals and business owners […]
An Economic Intelligence Roundtable discussion.
A band that is worth checking out.
We need volunteers to help with parking lot line striping, repainting picnic tables, fire rings, and grills, placing stone dust pads at campground facilities, and helping to remove invasive plant […]
A big party celebration.
Venue: National Sporting Library & Museum, 102 The Plains Road, Middleburg, VA 20117 Join us for an informal coffee reception to celebrate NSLM's newest exhibition, A Sporting Vision: From the […]
Kick off summer with a festive weekend at the Gallery! Play classic board and parlor games with an artistic twist, move to the sights and sounds of DC-based dance company […]
Gioachino Rossini’s rise to the top of Europe’s opera scene was swift. He is considered one of the most famous opera composers in history and composed nearly 40 operas in 20 years including The Barber of Seville, Otello, La Cenerentola (Cinderella), and Guillaume Tell. Rossini brought the same emotional intensity to the Stabat Mater that […]
Opening night.
Venue: Georgetown Lutheran Church, 1556 Wisconsin Ave NW. The Lorton Art Program exhibition and sale, featuring drawings and paintings by current and former residents of DC Department of Corrections facilities, […]
Venue: Georgetown Lutheran Church, 1556 Wisconsin Ave NW The Lorton Art Program exhibition and sale, featuring drawings and paintings by current and former residents of DC Department of Corrections facilities, […]
A celebration of Spain's music, dance, art and food.
Leonard Bernstein was an active advocate for peace and nuclear disarmament throughout his life. Through music, video, photos, and spoken word, we honor Bernstein, the humanitarian in his centennial year. On Friday, January 19, 1973, the eve of Richard Nixon’s second inauguration, Bernstein conducted “A Concert for Peace” at Washington National Cathedral. The piece was […]
Profs and Pints presents: "Mermaid Tales," a discussion of the enigmatic water spirits of Russia, with folklorist Philippa Rappoport of George Washington University. Be careful out there. According to Slavic […]
Hello Everybody We’re The Ghetto Twiinz! Yes, That’s Right You Heard Us! Straight Out Of Houston, Texas. Come Out and Join Us Sunday May 20, 2018 That Is Right. See […]
Join us as we kick off the 2018 CARE National Conference with a look into CARE's widespread impact and outline CARE's policy and political goals for the year. This dynamic […]
A species that is at risk.
Cady Davenport is living the American dream. At least she’s supposed to be. She’s in a new city, with a new job and even a new fiancé. But when her […]
A concert version of a musical.
Q&A with Soufra Director Thomas Morgan & CARE Chef Ambassador Asha Gomez Join us for the D.C. premiere of Soufra (2017), the wildly inspirational story of Mariam, a refugee from Lebanon, as she and a team of fellow refugee women strive against daunting obstacles to improve their lives by launching a food truck business.
Come join us for Oscar Wilde’s classic Trivial Comedy for Serious People: The Importance of Being Earnest presented by The Picnic Theatre Company! Enjoy cocktails, refreshments and music. Proceeds benefit Dumbarton House and Courage for Kids. There are three chances to see the performance: Wednesday June 13, 2018 Thursday June 14, 2018 Friday June 15, […]
Chinese Disco’s Free Friday Comedy Night in Georgetown,DC Live Standup Comedy Open Mic Night Show First-Timers, Amateurs, Newbies Welcome! $25 cash prize joke contest for audience members after the show Every Friday Night FREE SHOW No reservations: first-come, first-seated. Chinese Disco DOES NOT SELL FOOD-JUST DRINKS. Showroom opens 7pm for dinner(you may bring in any […]
A reception for new members, awards and election of new CAG leaders.
An event that highlights very good journalism.
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 […]
Profs and Pints presents: "Why Populists Rise," with Erik Jones, professor of European Studies and International Political Economy at Johns Hopkins University's School of Advanced International Studies (SAIS). The populist currents that brought us President Donald Trump and Brexit have been having an impact throughout Europe, with far-right populist parties assuming power in Italy, Poland, […]
An event affiliated with the Georgetown Business Association.
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 presentation from one of the best interior designers.
An interactive art event from the National Portrait Gallery.
Did you know Cirque Italia has TWO traveling shows?! For the first time ever, The NEW GOLD UNIT IS COMING TO GAITHERSBURG, MD with the state of the art water […]
Blending pop culture fun with the innovations of science and engineering festivals, The Museum of Science Fiction presents Escape Velocity 2018, a futuristic world’s fair that promotes STEAM education within the context of science fiction. This three day event will feature cutting-edge technology and panels on science, discovery and pop culture. There will be hands-on […]
Bring your lawn chairs or a blanket and join us the last Friday of the month, May – August from 6:00-8:00pm on the NSLM lawn for live music. Concessions and cash bar available. Also enjoy free admission to our museum! The May 25 concert will feature The Butchers Family Band, playing traditional country and bluegrass, […]
A beloved Romantic ballet. Love, betrayal, and forgiveness are paired with coveted virtuoso roles. This haunting and tender classic tells the story of the promise and tragedy of young love.
Washington, D.C. has long been known as “The City of Trees.” But can you identify our trees by name & variety? Frederick Law Olmsted was good enough to label the ones that he had planted on the grounds of our Capitol but we don’t enjoy that luxury along our Georgetown streets and in our parks. […]
The only live music and variety radio show aired nationwide today, Live from Here (formerly A Prairie Home Companion) has been a staple for the 2.6 Million fans who have tuned in each Saturday evening over the past 43 seasons. Hosted by Chris Thile of the Punch Brothers and Nickel Creek, the show draws new, […]
Named one of Rolling Stone’s 100 Greatest Guitarists and 100 Greatest Singers of all time, John Fogerty, formerly of Creedence Clearwater Revival, returns to Wolf Trap along with blues and boogie renegades ZZ Top. Experience two Rock & Roll Hall of Fame icons on one stage performing countless classic rock hits like “Have You Ever […]
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 […]
Profs and Pints presents: "New American Desert Art," with Joshua Shannon, associate professor of contemporary art history and theory at the University of Maryland, director of the Potomac Center for the Study of Modernity, and author of The Recording Machine: Art and Fact during the Cold War. Amazing works of art that previously bloomed in […]
Information on financial planning and tax strategies.
Named one of Rolling Stone’s 100 Greatest Guitarists and 100 Greatest Singers of all time, John Fogerty, formerly of Creedence Clearwater Revival, returns to Wolf Trap along with blues and boogie renegades ZZ Top. Experience two Rock & Roll Hall of Fame icons on one stage performing countless classic rock hits like “Have You Ever […]
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 discussion that comes soon before a presidential election in Turkey.
A discussion with prominent women on D.C.'s growing beverage scene.
DC metro area artist Ric Garcia will exhibit new paintings, digital prints, and mixed media works at Glen Echo Parks’ Stone Tower Gallery in an exhibit titled “Super America.” The exhibition is populated by iconic superheroes, atomic age monsters, and cinema icons all portrayed in fresh and re-imagined ways with a bilingual context, and it […]
Proclamation Reception 5-6:30 pm Music, Carnival Masqueraders, Meet, Greet and Mingle with Caribbean Foodies till 10:00 pm *FREE EVENT* Pre-registration required at https://ccmonth.eventbrite.com. Caribbean Street Foods & drink specials! Partners: National Caribbean-American Foods & Foodways Alliance (NCAFFA), Spark at Engine 12, Mayor’s Advisory Commission on Caribbean-American Community Affairs (MACCCA), Caribbean-American Chamber of Commerce of the […]
Frosé cocktails will be on the menu.
Returning to Washington D.C., SAVORSM: An American Craft Beer & Food Experience will unite craft beer lovers and independent brewers this June for the 11th year. Presented by the Brewers Association (BA), SAVOR is hailed as the premier craft beer and food pairing event in the U.S., serving up a selection of small bites perfectly […]
Returning to Washington D.C., SAVOR: An American Craft Beer & Food Experience will unite craft beer lovers and independent brewers this June for the 11th year. Presented by the Brewers Association (BA), SAVOR is hailed as the premier craft beer and food pairing event in the U.S., serving up a selection of small bites perfectly […]
Two-time Grammy-winner John Prine is among America’s premier phrase-turners with songs like “Angel From Montgomery” and “In Spite of Ourselves.” The post-Dylan musician is “one of the most critically acclaimed singer-songwriters of the last 50 years” (Los Angeles Times). At this special performance, he is joined by “one of Nashville’s biggest new stars” (Pitchfork), Margo […]
A family-friendly event that celebrates jazz. Free.
Stretch your legs and your mind during the 35th Annual Dupont Kalorama Museum Walk. Five diverse museums will open their doors free of charge for this weekend long celebration in one of Washington, D.C.’s most beautiful neighborhoods. Discover Anderson House, Dumbarton House, NSCDA Museum & Headquarters, National Museum of American Jewish Military History, The Phillips […]
One of the most popular events of the year at Glen Echo Park, the Festival attracts close to 10,000 visitors. Free to the public and held rain or shine, the Festival features over 450 musicians, storytellers, dancers, and crafters from the greater Washington area. Presented by the Folklore Society of Greater Washington and the Glen […]
Returning to Washington D.C., SAVORSM: An American Craft Beer & Food Experience will unite craft beer lovers and independent brewers this June for the 11th year. Presented by the Brewers Association (BA), SAVOR is hailed as the premier craft beer and food pairing event in the U.S., serving up a selection of small bites perfectly […]
The White Album is “perhaps The Beatles’ most ambitious studio album” (BBC) and features classics including “Blackbird,” “While My Guitar Gently Weeps,” and “Ob-La-Di, Ob-La-Da.” Experience the celebrated album played in full, note for note, cut for cut, by some of the world’s best musicians.
Local yoga instructors Alia Peera and Amy Mitchell host our 4th annual summer yoga series at Dumbarton House. Our grounds provide a serene, outdoor space for this 60 minute all-levels vinyasa flow class that should be fun and challenging for both experienced yogis and yoga skeptics alike! Attendees should bring their own mat and must […]
Join us for a free sketching session in the Museum! Artists of all ages are invited to sketch alongside local artist and art instructor Teresa Duke. Materials are provided. Please contact Anne Marie Paquette, the Clarice & Robert H. Smith Educator, to register for this program: APaquette@NationalSporting.org, (540) 687-6542 ext. 25
Join us for a free sketching session in the Museum! Artists of all ages are invited to sketch alongside local artist and art instructor Teresa Duke. Materials are provided. Please contact Anne Marie Paquette, the Clarice & Robert H. Smith Educator, to register for this program: APaquette@NationalSporting.org, (540) 687-6542 ext. 25