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GAIN 2018, the premier conference focused on the government marketing community. GAIN 2018 is a forward-thinking, relevant and highly-interactive conference that brings the government marketing community together to learn from […]
Journey around the world at the 2018 Reel Affirmations: Washington DC’s International LGBTQ Film Festival. The 25th anniversary year begins on Thursday, November 1, running through Sunday, November 4, and includes an impressive and eclectic schedule of over 40 LGBTQ film screenings from 12 countries. Genres include comedy, drama, romance, international and documentary, both short […]
Experts speakers Maria Elena Campisteguy (Metropolitan Group), Stephanie Fryberg (University of Washington), Kevin Gover (museum’s director), Edwin Schupman (manager of the museum’s Native Knowledge 360° program), and Sarah Shear (Penn […]
A way to support distinctive and progressive Jewish theater.
A performance by Ragmala Dance Company.
You are invited to celebrate the warm spirit of the season at the Washington National Cathedral. Enjoy jubilant, wondrous music performed by chorus, organ, and brass. A favorite Washington, DC holiday tradition, this concert includes beloved Christmas choral music, a new carol by composer Paul Moravec, and festive sing-alongs.
Do you enjoy vintage photographs, private diaries, and dusty tomes? The NSLM’s Library secrets will be revealed in this special program taking place in the Library’s Lower Level. The Lower Level houses some of NSLM’s rarest items, held in the F. Ambrose Clark Rare Book Room and Archives Room. From 20th century memoirs to 18th […]
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart had a lively interest in J.S. Bach’s compositions, and arranged for his father to send him copies of Bach’s collection of keyboard pieces, The Well-Tempered Clavier. Mozart then transcribed some of the fugues from that iconic keyboard work for string trios and quartets, some with newly composed adagios preceding them. Special guest […]
Annual sale of wearable art and fiber art supplies by twenty-six members of the Potomac Fiber Arts Gallery. Handcrafted, one-of-a-kind scarves, hats, garments, jewelry, yarn, fabrics, notions and gift items will be sold. Bargain tables include gallery-quality items and artists' overstock of equipment, materials and supplies, books, and more. You never know what treasure you […]
A leftover interaction haunts you. Oddly, you recall the incident, though it was a mere blip, tiny gasp. The beauty of the moment has a life of its own like a disaster waiting to happen should a tree fall over! Physical and fun, Beauty and the Beat is about presumptions that go way off course. […]
Saturday November 3, 2018 at 8pm The Rachel M. Schlesinger Concert Hall and Arts Center 4915 E. Campus Drive Alexandria, VA 22311 Sunday November 4, 2018 at 3pm – with pre-concert talk at 2:15pm George Washington Masonic Memorial 101 Callahan Drive Alexandria, VA 22301 James Ross, Music Director Tanya Anisimova, cellist Tickets: $20-$80 adult, $5 […]
The 2018 National Race to End Women’s Cancer, featuring a 5K Run and a 1-mile walk, is the primary fundraising and awareness event for the Foundation for Women’s Cancer (FWC) […]
Whittle School & Studios welcomes you to a Fall Open House to learn more about the opportunities this global school will provide your children and the greater Washington area. This […]
Join us for a free sketching session in the Museum! Artists of all ages are invited to sketch alongside area artist Lori Goll. Materials are provided. This Sunday Sketch is offered in partnership with The Artists in Middleburg. Please contact Anne Marie Paquette, the Clarice & Robert H. Smith Educator, to register for this program: […]
Renowned as performers, artistic directors and educators, David Finckel and Wu Han have been dubbed by The Wall Street Journal as “The Power Couple of Chamber Music.” The leaders of Chamber Music at Lincoln Center launch Wu Han’s tenure as the Artistic Advisor of Chamber Music at The Barns with a performance of Beethoven’s complete […]
Saturday November 3, 2018 at 8pm The Rachel M. Schlesinger Concert Hall and Arts Center 4915 E. Campus Drive Alexandria, VA 22311 Sunday November 4, 2018 at 3pm – with pre-concert talk at 2:15pm George Washington Masonic Memorial 101 Callahan Drive Alexandria, VA 22301 James Ross, Music Director Tanya Anisimova, cellist Tickets: $20-$80 adult, $5 […]
A leftover interaction haunts you. Oddly, you recall the incident, though it was a mere blip, tiny gasp. The beauty of the moment has a life of its own like a disaster waiting to happen should a tree fall over! Physical and fun, Beauty and the Beat is about presumptions that go way off course. […]
Profs and Pints presents: "When Jews Saved Monticello," with Marc Leepson, journalist, historian, author, and adjunct history instructor. Monticello is not just a great place to learn about Thomas Jefferson. It also stands as a monument to the key role that Jewish Americans have played in both making and preserving American history. Come hear Marc […]
Profs and Pints presents: "Digital-Age Democracy," with Joshua A. Geltzer, founding executive director and visiting professor of law at Georgetown's Institute for Constitutional Advocacy and Protection, former senior director for counterterrorism at the National Security Council. Democracy in the digital age is full of new opportunities--and new risks. On the eve of Election Day, we'll […]
Join Jane Franklin Dance in a day camp for ages 6 - 10. Build physical skill and challenge creativity while exploring movement, theatre technique, and visual art. The day long exploration includes dance technique and creative movement, a fun visual art project, performance practice, and weather permitting, a trip outdoors to a nearby park. Wear […]
Known for transcendent harmonies, serious musicianship, and raucous live performances, this Americana trio makes “earnest and magnetic folk-pop…built to shake the rafters” (NPR).
Known for transcendent harmonies, serious musicianship, and raucous live performances, this Americana trio makes “earnest and magnetic folk-pop…built to shake the rafters” (NPR).
Rent the Runway is coming to DC to celebrate its WeWork partnership with a 2 day pop-up! On Wednesday, November 7 and Thursday November 8, Rent the Runway will be […]
The Smithsonian Libraries will be presenting the opening of the exhibition Magnificent Obsessions: Loving Books, Expanding Knowledge, on November 7th as a part of their 50th anniversary celebration at the […]
Washington Revels Executive Director Greg Lewis and Artistic Director Roberta Gasbarre will be speaking. RSVP to Richard Selden richard@georgetowner.com.
In time for the holidays, the Rainforest Trust is hosting the largest ever public auction of species naming rights. Holiday shoppers will be able to buy the ultimate gift of naming one of 12 new species including a blue-eyed yellow frog, speckled red and green frogs, orchids, a trap jaw ant, a mouse, a worm-like […]
Eighty years after Kristallnacht, we reflect on the repercussions of this dangerous turning point in Holocaust history using the vivid observations of young diarists. Their accounts reveal the escalating persecution against Jews that followed after the warning signs of Kristallnacht. Although Anne Frank is the most well-known victim of the Holocaust, she was not the […]
In advance of Veterans Day, composer, singer and drummer Ralph Zotigh (Kiowa) will sing an honor song he composed for Native American women veterans. He will be joined by his son, Dennis Zotigh (Kiowa/San Juan Pueblo/Santee Dakota Indian). This song was sung publicly for the first time in Tuba City, Arizona, at the second anniversary […]
In advance of Veterans Day, composer, singer and drummer Ralph Zotigh (Kiowa) will sing an honor song he composed for Native American women veterans. He will be joined by his son, Dennis Zotigh (Kiowa/San Juan Pueblo/Santee Dakota Indian). This song was sung publicly for the first time in Tuba City, Arizona, at the second anniversary […]
ESVA's Collections Manager, Stephanie Templin, takes us on a tour of the history of Ker Place, the Federal-period Georgian-style house in Onancock, Virginia that houses the Historical Society of the Eastern Shore of Virginia (ESVA). Merchant farmer John Shepherd Ker and his family built the house from 1799-1803, which is just before Tudor Place began […]
Short films and live musical performances.
Cirque Italia is now presenting: “PARANORMAL CIRQUE!” This brand NEW 3rd UNIT (AKA Black Unit) IS HERE IN GAITHERSBURG, MD from November 8-11!!! Are you ready GAITHERSBURG? Do you love […]
Earning a Tony Award for originating the role of iconic singer Frankie Valli in Jersey Boys on Broadway, John Lloyd Young is a master of singing the classics with a “disciplined one-in-a-million high tenor shading into falsetto that he can direct through the stratosphere" (The New York Times).
Malavika Sarukkai's newest ensemble production.
Browse and buy fine artworks for everyone on your holiday shopping list at the annual Holiday Art Show & Sale, presented by the Glen Echo Park Partnership for Arts and […]
AlienCon - the world's first convention devoted to exploring space and the unknown mysteries of our universe - descends November 9th through November 11th at the Baltimore Convention Center! Created […]
This concert will feature five different ensembles, ranging from about half a dozen voices to over 80 voices, singing a wide variety of music.
Few groups in history are capable of defining an entire era in pop music. With hits like “Be My Baby” and “Baby, I Love You,” Rock & Roll Hall of […]
Julia Louis-Dreyfus will be receiving the Mark Twain Prize.
A fashion exhibition.
A family friendly performance about a dog with bad habits who learns new tricks. “The four women perform an energetic, muscular, almost gymnastic dance style, routinely lifting or supporting the […]
Town hall style discussion with the filmmakers.
The "EyeSoar" project highlights the landscapes near 3700 S Four Mile Run Drive, the rooftop and outdoors across Nelson Street, the footbridge and Jennie Dean Park, and engages people who […]
An event for young people who work in foreign policy.
Award-winning young Trio Karénine brings an all-French program to their Washington DC premiere. Trio Karénine, named after Tolstoy’s heroine Anna Karenina, bring an all-French program to their Washington premiere. Top […]
Few groups in history are capable of defining an entire era in pop music. With hits like “Be My Baby” and “Baby, I Love You,” Rock & Roll Hall of […]
Part of the Young Professionals in Foreign Policy's Burst Your Bubble Campaign.
Profs and Pints presents: “Was Fighting World War I a Grave Mistake?” with Michael Kazin, professor of history at Georgetown University, co-editor of Dissent magazine, and author of War Against War: The American Fight for Peace, 1914-1918. November 11th marks the centennial of the armistice that ended World War I. Historians continue to debate whether […]
Start a new holiday tradition by visiting this amazing 5-story tall tree with a snowfall topper and more than 15,000 dazzling lights that performs daily music and light shows. Daily […]
Cozy up to a holiday tradition and take a horse-drawn carriage ride through the festively decorated Village at Leesburg, including a perfect view of the spectacular 52 ft. tall tree […]
Join WPGC, Safeway and Santa as we celebrate Holiday Bucks Tuesday November 13 at 10am at the Safeway Georgetown store located at 1855 Wisconsin Ave in Northwest Washington DC. Enjoy […]
On November 14, the USO will host The Salute to Military Spouses—a half-day summit in Washington, D.C., bringing military spouses, military-support organizations, business leaders and key USO supporters together for panels that examine key issues such as education and employment, community building, peer networking and family-strengthening programs.
On November 14, the USO will host The Salute to Military Spouses—a half-day summit in Washington, D.C., bringing military spouses, military-support organizations, business leaders and key USO supporters together for […]
AARP Driver Safety Program is conducting a free CarFit Program on Wednesday, November 14, 2018, from 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM at the National Presbyterian Church 4101 Nebraska Ave., NW […]
Heroines of Washington Presented By Perspecta is one of Washington’s most unique events, recognizing and honoring professional women in the DC Metro Area for their dedication to community service. Formerly […]
Something is cooking on the streets of Old Town, Alexandria… ROCK THE BLOCK will take place on November 14th and all proceeds will benefit the National Center for Missing & […]
After making her Wolf Trap debut opening for The Avett Brothers this summer, Nicole Atkins returns for a more intimate performance at The Barns. “When Nicole Atkins sings, she sounds […]
Steve Inskeep, host of NPR’s Morning Edition, is also the author of “Jacksonland,” a history of President Andrew Jackson’s long-running conflict with John Ross, a Cherokee chief who resisted the removal of Indians from the eastern United States in the 1830s. Inskeep will join Kevin Gover (Pawnee), director of the National Museum of the American […]
Although the story of Elizabeth Bonaparte's marriage to Napoleon Bonaparte's youngest brother has long been celebrated, her end-of-life friendship with Martha Custis Williams Carter, longtime resident of Tudor Place, is […]
Steve Inskeep, host of NPR’s Morning Edition, is also the author of “Jacksonland,” a history of President Andrew Jackson’s long-running conflict with John Ross, a Cherokee chief who resisted the removal of Indians from the eastern United States in the 1830s. Inskeep will join Kevin Gover (Pawnee), director of the National Museum of the American […]
Whittle School & Studios welcomes you to its inaugural Whittle Talk, where professor and author Dr. Kwame Anthony Appiah will read from his acclaimed new book, The Lies that Bind: […]
On Thursday, November 15 from 7 to 9 pm, Adams Morgan event space BUREAU is hosting a pop-up event to showcase Underbares, a local undergarments company that allows women to […]
As lead singer and guitarist for Canadian folk rock group Great Big Sea, Alan Doyle created a specific sound that borrowed from Celtic traditions, rock, and traditional sea shanties that […]
You're invited to the opening reception of the art exhibition, Kristina King: Atmospheric Works, in Via Umbria's second floor art gallery in Georgetown. Venue: Via Umbria Galleria 1525 Wisconsin Avenue, NW Washington, DC 20007 Date: Sunday, November 18, 2018 Time: 4 - 6 pm Free. Refreshments provided. About the artist: Kristina King is a Washington, […]
Please join us for an informal conversation about Whittle School & Studios with Marek Beck, Head of Middle School, and Ara Brown, Head of Upper School. This event will inform […]
The Georgetown Visitation Masqueraders proudly present "The Ghost of Rhodes Manor". Friday & Saturday, November 16th & 17th @ 7:30pm Sunday, November 18th @ 2pm The Nolan Center for the […]
Blurring the lines between country, pop, and rock with shades of Aretha Franklin, Grace Potter, and Janis Joplin, musical star on the rise Maggie Rose blows audiences away with super-sized […]
Shoff Promotions Comic Book & Sports Card Show SATURDAY NOV. 17 10am-3pm at the Annandale Virginia Fire House Expo Hall 7128 Columbia Pike 22003 Super Selection of Comic Books from […]
Saturday, Nov. 17, and Sunday, Nov. 18; 10 a.m.–5 p.m. National Museum of the American Indian, Potomac Atrium, Washington, D.C. The Hopi Tribe is a sovereign nation located in northeastern […]
The Hopi Tribe is a sovereign nation located in northeastern Arizona. Their nation encompasses more than 1.5-million acres, and is made up of 12 villages on three mesas. Over the centuries, Hopi endures as a nation, retaining its culture, language and religion despite influences from the outside world. During this all-day, two-day festival, the Hopi […]
"Journeys" refers to Marketa Jirouskova's main source of inspiration: a journey itself as a long, arduous travel in search of nature's highlights, in the footsteps of earlier explorers, or following her own paths. The exhibition presents images of exotic birds and iguanas on isolated islands in the Pacific Ocean; penguins and polar bears with iceberg […]
Join us for the biggest kick off to the holiday season! The free festivities include Horse-Drawn Carriage Rides, Acapella Musical Performances by Clear Harmonies, Holiday Characters, Visits with Santa, Gingerbread […]
“One of modern bluegrass music’s most accomplished and influential acts” (Rolling Stone) returns to The Barns to celebrate their 40th Anniversary Tour.
Temple Sinai’s annual Holiday Mart, Sunday, November 18, 9 am to 3 pm, has something for everyone: delicious food, lovely gifts and crafts from over 40 local vendors, a bake […]
Whittle Readers: Children's Book Reading -- Jennifer O'Connell's "The Eye of the Whale" Sunday, Nov. 18, 10:30am-12:00pm Whittle School & Studios Information Center, Mazza Gallerie, 2nd Level, 5300 Wisconsin Ave […]
Come meet members of our leadership team and learn about our vision for a modern, global PK-12 school with campuses around the world, launching in 2019 in Washington, D.C. and […]
Profs and Pints presents: "The Story of American Cooking," an examination of our nation's culinary and eating habits over time, with Allen Pietrobon, adjunct professor of modern American history at American University and visiting professor at Trinity Washington University. Want to be a big hit at the dinner table this Thanksgiving? Impress folks with your […]
Blessed with a “beautiful countertenor” (New York Times), musical icon Art Garfunkel has made an indelible mark on the music world as both a solo artist and half of the […]
Experience an international holiday tradition when tuba players gather at Village at Leesburg to play the sounds of the season! Located in Village Plaza.
Join us as we celebrate the upcoming miracle of Hanukkah with Rabbi David Greenspoon of Congregation Sha’are Shalom in Leesburg. Located near the Menorah in Village Plaza.
Profs and Pints presents: “Force vs. the First Amendment,” with Mary McCord, visiting professor at Georgetown Law’s Institute for Constitutional Advocacy and Protection. In recent years far-right extremist groups have taken to the streets to advocate for white nationalism. Far more than free speech has occurred at their marches and rallies in places like Berkeley, […]
The first half of the show is the short opera Amahl and the Night Visitors and the second half is A Motown Christmas, a review of favorite Motown hits. This […]
Enjoy a traditional Thanksgiving dinner in Degrees Bistro featuring a four course prix fix meal with choice of oven roasted turkey or grilled 12 oz. prime angus rib eye for $75 per person. Guests are invited to upgrade their experience for $20 per person to include tableside wine service featuring a selection of red, white […]
An event covering a wide array of Disney movie songs.
This celebration of Native American Heritage Day features hands-on activities, “make-and-takes,” and music and interactive dance presentations.
Estate Sale of original watercolor paintings and sketches by artist, Lily Spandorf. Come and view over 300 pieces of artwork. Every piece is available for purchase. Refreshments will be served.lo […]
New York Polyphony is regarded as one of the finest vocal chamber ensembles in the world. Praised for a “rich, natural sound that’s larger and more complex than the sum […]
DC’s finest musicians come together for one evening honoring two of rock’s most legendary immortals with renditions of their smash hits, career bests, and much more.
Wolf Trap favorite and “Washington legend” (The Washington Post) John Eaton returns to The Barns for an afternoon filled with piano renditions of the best of George Gershwin, Harold Arlen, […]
Burma’s Muslim Rohingya minority has faced severe discrimination and persecution for decades by the Burmese government. In recent years, the Rohingya population has suffered mass atrocities, including crimes against humanity and ethnic cleansing. The Museum's Simon-Skjodt Center for the Prevention of Genocide has expressed concern about the mounting evidence of genocide against the Rohingya. Two […]
Profs and Pints presents: "Racism and Evolution," with Rui Diogo, associate professor of anatomy at Howard University's College of Medicine and resource faculty member at George Washington University's Center for the Advanced Study of Hominid Paleobiology. Science often is depicted as the antidote to wrongheaded ideas, but truth has often been far more complicated. Join […]
Profs and Pints presents: “Christianity and Climate Change,” with Beth Norcross, adjunct professor at Wesley Theological Seminary and founding director of the Center for Spirituality in Nature. In a seminal 1967 article, “The Historical Roots of our Ecologic Crisis,” the prominent American historian Lynn White Jr. seemed to lay much of the blame for environmental […]
Join us for FREE special event: Sensory Friendly Visits with Santa for children with special needs. A softer environment with lower lights and sound and limited lines will be created. […]
Since 1988, the Washington Business Hall of Fame has recognized the professional and philanthropic contributions of outstanding business leaders in our region who have made Greater Washington the city that […]
Public opinion polls show that most Americans disapproved of Nazism during the 1930s and 1940s. Yet, the majority of Americans also hoped to stay out of war in Europe, and […]
Maggie McFly's, a new restaurant is opening soon! Maggie McFly's is hosting a open hire event in Springfield Town Center Mall, in the Grand Court, next to Starbucks. We are […]
Make spirits bright this holiday season at Friends of the National Zoo’s (FONZ’s) annual BrewLights bash! From 6 to 9 p.m. on Nov. 29, come to the Smithsonian’s National Zoo for a one-night only craft beer event. Guests will enjoy unlimited tastings from more than 40 breweries and sample complimentary snacks, all under the twinkling […]
Splurge Jewelry Boutique will be featuring their latest collections in jewelry, outerwear and gifts for your holiday shopping Friday, November 30 from 12-8 pm. Stop by to find unique and […]
You're invited to celebrate Holidays through History with Anderson House, Dumbarton House, and Woodrow Wilson House, this Friday, November 30th. Enjoy tours of three festively decorated historic houses, enjoy historic cocktails unique to each site, and celebrate the season with music, activities, and food. Reservations suggested; purchase tickets at dumbartonhouse.org/events Friday, November 30th from 5:30-8:30 […]
Sketch comedy group Bad Medicine is back at the Unified Scene Theater with a brand new sketch show. Join us for raucous nights on Friday and Saturday as we explore […]
