Wolf Trap Park Pop-Ups: Cantaré
VirtualBased in the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area, Cantaré’s mission is to offer high-quality musical performances that also inform audiences about Latin American geography, history, and culture.
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Based in the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area, Cantaré’s mission is to offer high-quality musical performances that also inform audiences about Latin American geography, history, and culture.
t.l.a.o.o (this little abomination of ours) was founded in 2005 in Ann Arbor, Michigan inspired by the work of the University of Michigan’s Creative Arts Orchestra. With collaborative exploration at […]
This performance, by Wolf Trap Master Teaching Artist Melissa Richardson, is a dramatization of an original story. Pernilla Gorilla loves to invent, but the other animals in the jungle don’t […]
This Wolf Trap Opera premiere and new production was presented at The Barns at Wolf Trap in August 2017. Special thanks to Dan and Gayle D’Aniello, 2017 Wolf Trap Opera […]
This Wolf Trap Opera premiere and new production was presented at The Barns at Wolf Trap in June and July 2017. Special thanks to Dan and Gayle D’Aniello, 2017 Wolf […]
This Wolf Trap Opera premiere and new production was presented at The Barns at Wolf Trap in August 2017. The Juniper Tree was part of Glass@80, the worldwide celebrations of […]
This Wolf Trap Opera new production of Roméo et Juliette was presented at The Barns at Wolf Trap in July 2018. Special thanks to Dan and Gayle D’Aniello, 2018 Wolf […]
In Henze’s intense opera, a famous poet manipulates the people around him to invigorate his creativity. When his muse no longer inspires, he engineers a tragedy to provoke his latest […]
Yoga instructors Alia Peera and Audrey Roxas are back to host our 6th annual summer yoga series with Dumbarton House - this year, brought directly to your home thanks to […]
Grammy-winning R&B superstar, actress, and author Fantasia broke on to the scene in 2004 as the season three winner of Fox’s American Idol. She was the first artist in the […]
Join the National Archives Foundation and chocolate historian David Borghesani of AMERICAN HERITAGE® Chocolate on July 30 at 5:00 p.m. ET for a virtual conversation on the history of the […]
The members of Greensky Bluegrass have created their own version of bluegrass music, mixing the acoustic stomp of a stringband with the rule-breaking spirit of rock ’n’ roll. “The members […]
Tune in for a Park Pop-Up on August 1 with a streaming performance from Eddie from Ohio. Plan to spend some time with stellar music in your own living room! […]
Yoga instructors Alia Peera and Audrey Roxas are back to host our 6th annual summer yoga series with Dumbarton House - this year, brought directly to your home thanks to […]
Two Parisians are shipwrecked on an island paradise where the rich marry the poor, lawyers are always honest, spouses are always faithful, and artists are wealthier than businessmen. Heaven? Not […]
ASPIRE HOUSE McLean 2020 will open on Friday, August 21, 2020 with a Virtual Preview Party and remain open until Sunday, September 14, 2020. Limited numbers of guests will be […]
Bring out the popcorn! We’re transforming the parking lot at Wolf Trap National Park into a drive-in movie theater and bringing family-friendly summer fun to the community.
Bring out the popcorn! We’re transforming the parking lot at Wolf Trap National Park into a drive-in movie theater and bringing family-friendly summer fun to the community.
Bring out the popcorn! We’re transforming the parking lot at Wolf Trap National Park into a drive-in movie theater and bringing family-friendly summer fun to the community.
Tune in for a Park Pop-Up on August 8 with a streaming performance of Uncle Devin. Plan to spend some time with stellar music in your own living room! Wolf […]
Join Dumbarton House staff and George Washington University history professor Dr. David Silverman for a discussion of Bind Us Apart: How Enlightened Americans Invented Racial Segregation by Nicholas Guyatt. Guyatt’s […]
Described as “one of the greatest living voices in rock today” (Spin), Grace Potter returns to Wolf Trap in support of her emotionally revealing second solo album, Daylight (2019). Taking […]
Bring out the popcorn! We’re transforming the parking lot at Wolf Trap National Park into a drive-in movie theater and bringing family-friendly summer fun to the community.
Yoga instructors Alia Peera and Audrey Roxas are back to host our 6th annual summer yoga series with Dumbarton House - this year, brought directly to your home thanks to […]
Bring out the popcorn! We’re transforming the parking lot at Wolf Trap National Park into a drive-in movie theater and bringing family-friendly summer fun to the community.
Join guest curator Kelly Bresnowitz and Dumbarton House staff for an evening of virtual, historic fun! First, Kelly will talk about our current exhibition, Pick Your Poison, which explores drinking […]
The Marty Nau Trio will perform Music from the Great American Songbook during an online Facebook Live Concert on Friday, August 14, at 7:30 pm. Performers are Marty Nau, saxophone, […]
Tune in for a Park Pop-Up on August 15 with a streaming performance of Skribe. Plan to spend some time with moving music in your own living room! Wolf Trap’s […]
https://meditation-dc.org/overcoming-anxiety-aug-15/ Our worries, fears, and anxieties poison our happiness and sense of wellbeing. They are often the source of stress, anger and discouragement. In this Saturday morning meditation we will […]
Pressenda Chamber Players, the Washington Conservatory Ensemble in Residence, will be performing three free summer Facebook Live Concerts at 8pm on June 20th, July 18th, and August 15th. Concerts will […]
Yoga instructors Alia Peera and Audrey Roxas are back to host our 6th annual summer yoga series with Dumbarton House - this year, brought directly to your home thanks to […]
Join Dumbarton House staff for a virtual tea party! During this two hour program, we will bake a federal period tea time snack, make tea sandwiches and learn about proper […]
After ten long years of battle, Idomeneo is finally returning home from the Trojan War. During the perilous journey, he pledges to sacrifice the first living thing he sees in […]
Join Dumbarton House to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the ratification of the 19th amendment! In support of the Forward Into Light campaign from the Women’s Suffrage Centennial Commission (WSCC), […]
ASPIRE DESIGN AND HOME magazine announced that ASPIRE HOUSE McLean 2020, located at 952 Mackall Farms Lane, McLean, Virginia, 22101, is rescheduled for Friday, August 21st to Sunday September 14th, […]
ASPIRE HOUSE McLean 2020 will open on Friday, August 21, 2020 with a Virtual Preview Party and remain open until Sunday, September 14, 2020. Limited numbers of guests will be […]
Tune in for a Park Pop-Up on August 22 with a streaming performance of Natyabhoomi School of Dance. Plan to spend some time with moving music in your own living […]
Join us as we celebrate the anniversary of Dolley Madison’s flight from the White House to Dumbarton House in 1814. During the War of 1812, the British burned the White […]
Yoga instructors Alia Peera and Audrey Roxas are back to host our 6th annual summer yoga series with Dumbarton House - this year, brought directly to your home thanks to […]
The National Archives Foundation and National Archives will host a virtual commemoration of the 100th anniversary of the passage of the 19th Amendment, in which many women won the right […]
Tune in for a Park Pop-Up on August 29 with a streaming performance of Wolf Trap Opera: Woodland Scenes. Wolf Trap’s virtual Park Pop-Up series brings music and more straight […]
Welcome to the 2020 Around The World Cultural Food Festival!! :) On Saturday, August 29, 2020 from 11am to 7pm, we are taking over Freedom Plaza and Pennsylvania Avenue between […]
Yoga instructors Alia Peera and Audrey Roxas are back to host our 6th annual summer yoga series with Dumbarton House - this year, brought directly to your home thanks to […]
A mad emperor declares universal war against everyone and offends Death. The result is a chaotic world in which the living no longer laugh, the dying no longer die, and […]
Join a panel of thought leaders, academics, and descendants, for a conversation about race and racism in Georgetown. Much of residential and commercial Georgetown was built by free and enslaved […]
Glen Echo Art Glass Center artists explore the many facets of glass in this exhibition of fine art glass. The exhibit Glass Visions and Voices 2020 reflects the endless possibilities of glass while echoing the artists’ personalities. The objects demonstrate the diversity of contemporary kiln-formed glass in form, texture, images, and abstractions with complex sculptures, […]
The marketplace will take place throughout the park outside several of our resident artist's studios. Presented by the Glen Echo Park Partnership for Arts and Culture, this outdoor sale features the work of Glen Echo Park resident artists and includes works in a wide range of artistic media, including: • Ceramics • Blown Glass • […]
https://meditation-dc.org/online-live-streamed-classe/ Suitable for everyone, these meditation classes offer practical methods to improve the quality of our lives through meditation and Buddhist teachings. You can join in to either the entire series for the month or by individual class. Each class is self contained. Everyone is welcome.
The Australian Pink Floyd Show is frequently hailed as the best Pink Floyd tribute band touring today and has been deemed “The Gold Standard” (London’s The Times). Performing for over […]
Enjoy a delightful magical musical morning for kids, teens, and adults. Washington Conservatory of Music faculty member, cellist Drew Owen, brings together two loves - music and magic - through his character Musico the Magnificent! Enjoy a delightful magical musical morning for kids, teens, and adults. To RSVP and to receive your zoom link, please […]
Sign up at: https://meditation-dc.org/embracing-adversity-sat-morning-meditation-sept-12/ This class will give practical and uplifting explanations of how we can transform our day-to-day lives – including even the most demanding and difficult situations – into opportunities for personal growth and spiritual development. Ancient meditations that have been tried and tested for centuries will be brought alive and made relevant […]
This is a free, virtual event hosted by the Interfaith Council of Metropolitan Washington. This event is an opportunity to visit houses of worship and faith centers in the DC metro area, visit a resource fair, participate in meaningful dialogue, learn new skills, and partake in service projects. Registration is required in order to attend […]
Breast Cancer Alliance (BCA) presents a virtual world-class medical symposium hosted by Judy Woodruff. The panelists will discuss challenges presented by COVID-1, advances in treatment, diet, stress, lifestyle management and more. Proceeds from this event will be used to support Breast Cancer Alliance and the Betty Lou Ourisman Breast Health Center at Georgetown University Hospital. […]
Women's National Democratic Club announces a continuation of our recurring series Social Role of the Arts. This fall, our theme is Confronting Racism In and Through the Arts. In honor of Hispanic Heritage Month, we’re pleased to welcome GALA Hispanic Theatre Co-Founders Hugo Medrano, Producing Artistic Director, and Rebecca Mead Medrano, Executive Director to kick […]
Register here: https://meditation-dc.org/making-life-meaningful-friday-night-lecture/ There is nothing more precious than our human life. Having been born as a human being we have immense freedom to accomplish almost anything we want. But what will make us truly happy? What will benefit others most? And when this life is over, what will help us then? In this lecture, […]
“Americana stalwarts” (Rolling Stone) and Wolf Trap favorites, The Avett Brothers return for their third straight year to perform folk-tinged songs filled with unbridled energy and honest, heartfelt lyrics.
Please use this link to register. https://meditation-dc.org/the-preciousness-of-tantra-sept-19/ In this special workshop we will be exploring Buddha’s teachings and meditations on Tantra. Tantric meditation gives us a clear vision of what Buddhist enlightenment actually means. It harnesses the power of our imagination and wisdom and brings about swift internal positive transformation. We learn how to let […]
Join authors Frank Martela and Emily Esfahani Smith for a virtual literary conversation on living a meaningful life. About this Event How do you find deeper meaning and fulfillment in your life? Is happiness a worthy goal? The search for life’s meaning is perhaps the most important quest we can undertake, and a foundation for […]
Aoife O'Donovan is a co-founder of the bands Crooked Still and I’m With Her, as well as a featured singer in the house band on the radio variety show Live […]
The Washington Conservatory presents an online class designed as a shared experience for children ages three to six and a parent or caregiver. Creative music, movement, and drama are blended in a seamless, unique sequence of highly engaging experiences for the entire family. Each session begins with a musical greeting and a jazzy body warm-up, […]
ASPIRE DESIGN AND HOME magazine just announced that ASPIRE HOUSE McLean 2020 is rescheduled for September 25 through October 25, 2020. During this unprecedented time, the move to the fall […]
Help save animals as ZooFari goes virtual—and free—in 2020! Tune in Friday, September 25th, when Friends of the National Zoo’s annual gourmet fundraiser goes virtual. From Bite Night to Byte Night, this year ZooFari is FREE! Get an exclusive giant panda cub update, hang out online with exotic animals, and bid on one-of-a-kind auction items, […]
Join Dumbarton House staff for a virtual program on federal period card and dice games! We’ll learn some fun games and use math skills along the way. So virtually bring along the whole family and enjoy games you can use to stay entertained throughout the pandemic! This program is suitable for elementary age and up.
On September 25, 2020, Kennedy Krieger Institute’s Women’s Initiative Network (WIN) is hosting its popular derby-themed Hats & Horses event virtually. Guests are encouraged to dress in their derby-best or whatever makes them comfortable for an evening of raising funds for and in celebration of the expansion of Kennedy Krieger’s International Center for Spinal Cord […]
Masterclasses Arena Stage’s popular masterclass series returns with eight virtual offerings for pre-professional and early-career adults in the fall. Each class will meet twice a week on Wednesdays and Fridays via Zoom. Each class is $70. Visit arenastage.org to learn more about classes, instructors and how to register. September 30 and October 2 from 5 […]
Bring your friends and family to the Woman’s National Democratic Club in Dupont Circle to watch the first presidential debate with fellow Biden/Harris supporters. Democratic candidate for US Senate in Kansas, Barbara Bollier, is Zooming in pre-debate to share campaign updates and debate predictions. Join us in person or pick up a meal at curbside […]
Join Dumbarton House staff and DC based floral artist Sidra Forman for an hour long program on flowers! After a short lecture about the language of flowers during the Federal period, Sidra will guide participants through a floral arranging lesson. Participants can buy a ticket to watch and learn tips for their next center piece […]
The Greater Washington Community Foundation presents VoicesDMV: On the Table, a powerful civic engagement initiative that will bring residents from across the region together on a single day to reimagine the future of our communities by discussing the issues most important to them and exploring ways to work together to develop and implement solutions to […]
Monuments: Creative Forces is an outdoor installation by Australian artist Craig Walsh. The exhibition’s subjects will be artists whose work and artistic endeavors are changing the shape of our community in profound ways. Expansive video portraits of these creative heroes, chosen by a diverse panel of community and arts leaders, will be projected on to […]
Wolf Trap Foundation for the Performing Arts and The Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center (CMS) present Chamber Music Society’s “Front Row” streaming concert series.
Yacht Rock Revue is bringing you their first full band livestream, You Make My Stream Come True. Experience their smooth-sailing soft rock anywhere and everywhere you stream shows! They can’t be at Wolf Trap, but they can be in your home. A portion of the proceeds will benefit Wolf Trap.
Bring your pet to our front steps to be blessed by our pastor, the Rev. Rachel Cornwell. Photos of pets also accepted. Social distancing observed.
Join us for our FREE virtual Gala to celebrate our 60th Anniversary. Includes a Zoom after party! + Online performances + Lively live and silent auctions + Incredible celebration of 60 years of The Washington Chorus + Stories from 60 years of building a better world through singing together + Warm welcome for new Artistic […]
The Mt. Zion - Female Union Band Society Historic Cemeteries Memorial Park is hosting Jon Appel as he conducts a Workshop on "How to restore and perform different types of repairs for common problems associated with gravestones, monuments, and stonework". This event is free and open to the public. The Workshop will include: -Discussion on […]
Restoration and Preservation of Historic Gravestones, Monuments, and Stonework Workshop. Please Join Us And Participate in a "48 States (and A District!) in 48 Days" Historic Cemeteries Gravestones Preservation & Restoration Workshop. The Mt. Zion - Female Union Band Society Historic Cemeteries Memorial Park will host Jon Appel and sponsor organizations for a Workshop on […]
Ellen G. Miles, Curator Emeritus, Smithsonian National Portrait Gallery, discusses portraits of the family of Dr. William Thornton, architect of Tudor Place, Octagon House, and first architect of the Capitol.
oin Executive Director Mark Hudson and former Curator Grant Quertermous in conversation about the new book from Georgetown University Press. Hear compelling stories recorded by Britannia’s grandchildren and relive the events of almost a century in Georgetown. Members only, free. Register/become a member/buy book in the link.
Enjoy an evening of New York songs and stories with the Grammy Award-winner in this livestream event from New York’s iconic Blue Note Jazz Club in partnership with Wolf Trap. A portion of the proceeds will benefit Wolf Trap.
Join the fight for Alzheimer's first survivor at Walk to End Alzheimer’s, the world’s largest event to raise awareness and funds for Alzheimer’s care, support and research. Learn about Alzheimer’s […]
Glen Echo Park has been part of the National Park System for fifty years! The exhibit Commemorating the 50th Anniversary of Glen Echo Park as a part of the National Park System in the Park View Gallery will tell the story of the effort to protect land near the Potomac river from development in the […]
Celebrate Health, Wellness and Vitality with UnitedHealthcare's Inaugural A Better You Virtual Event UnitedHealthcare will host A Better You, a free, health and wellness educational event, online to continue helping African Americans safely access the resources and information they need leading up to the Medicare Annual Enrollment Period Oct. 15 through Dec. 7. Virtual attendees […]
Bring your medium-sized boxes (Regular Bankers Box) of sensitive papers and for just $10 per box watch the shredding process on CCTV while you wait. Events are held on the second Saturday of each month, rain or shine, from 10:00 am – 2:00 pm. Events are held in partnership with Securis, Inc. at their 14801 […]
Washington DC metro area artists Ric Garcia and Fierce Sonia imagine worlds where comic book and fairy tale heroes and heroines are deconstructed and reframed to explore the rhythm of modern life and the differences between genders. Enjoy a nostalgic and trippy shout out to the 1960s and 1970s as the artists present the dreams, […]
Preston Sampson is a figurative expressionist painter who captures the essence of Black people throughout US history. His nostalgic reflections portray Black Americans free, enjoying simple pleasures, through his energetic and gestural style. During a time of civil unrest and the fight for Black lives, Sampson’s portraits create an environment for rest or relief. The […]
Truth to Power Café (Live Streamed Event) Saturday, October 10, 2020 Time: 7pm (EST USA) Free Event – Need to Register Online London Artists Projects Truth to Power Café: English with an Accent No Borders World Tour 2020/21: North American PREMIERE Truth to Power Café: English with an Accent is a profound reflection on loss, […]
Amara Legal Center is hosting virtual a comedy and music event with guests like Lisa Loeb and Salt N Peppa, as well as comedians featured on The Daily Show and Comedy Central. Come laugh and raise money for free legal services!
How do people’s memories of the past inform and influence the current racial and social landscape? As part of the museum’s new series Youth in Action: Conversations about Our Future, participants can hear from young Native activists who are propelling this conversation forward and addressing the tension between history, memory and the current movements happening […]
A two week celebration of fine American Craft to benefit the Smithsonian Institute, featuring artists in individual online shops, plus a virtual gala and live auction, hosted on Bidsquare
Join us at Phillips Seafood & Steak every Friday and enjoy a $15 Ultimate Burger. This burger is a totally craveable way to end your work week. We make it with our special brisket blend and layer it tall with provolone, bacon and a Maryland crab cake with dijon aioli on brioche. Along with our […]
Getting bored in quarantine? Looking for a new hobby to spice up your social distancing? Join Dumbarton House for a virtual workshop on cross stitch. Join us for the second Cross stitch in Quarantine class- this time with a spooky fall twist! During this virtual workshop museum staff will guide you through basic stitches and […]
Described as one of the finest singer/songwriters of her generation, Karla Bonoff has enjoyed critical acclaim, commercial success, enduring popularity, and the unwavering respect of her peers, which include the […]
We are so excited to be moving forward with the National Chamber Ensemble European Musical Vacation Season and look forward to making you happy with great music. Please join us on the most affordable trip to Europe. Since we are going virtual, you can enjoy a performance at your convenience wherever you are. Because this […]
Do you know where Finland, the happiest country in the world, is located? During the Kids Euro Festival, in Minecraft! Come and learn about gaming, creativity and Finland! School of Gaming aims at teaching kids problem solving, creativity, critical thinking and social skills with the help of gaming and professional game educators. At Kids Euro […]
Do you know where Finland, the happiest country in the world, is located? During the Kids Euro Festival, in Minecraft! Come and learn about gaming, creativity and Finland! School of Gaming aims at teaching kids problem solving, creativity, critical thinking and social skills with the help of gaming and professional game educators. At Kids Euro […]
Join Collections Manager Bryn Cooley for this special venture where she'll show you what’s concealed in drawers, closets and wardrobes, and hidden in rooms at Tudor Place.
Pat Benatar, Cole Porter, and Black Sabbath—powerhouse singer/songwriter Storm Large can sing them all and more! Whether performing with Pink Martini, at a cabaret, or with a rock band, this […]
Join DC tour guide, Dwane for a virtual evening out on the spooky streets of Georgetown! Learn about local hauntings and happenings that will ensure you sleep with the light on during this fun and engaging webinar presentation.
Wolf Trap Foundation for the Performing Arts and The Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center (CMS) present Chamber Music Society’s “Front Row” streaming concert series.
https://meditation-dc.org/the-power-of-a-peaceful-mind-friday-night-lecture-nov-6/ We often find ourselves in positions that we do not like and cannot change. This leaves us with unpleasant and uncomfortable feelings and can lead to strong destructive or negative emotions. We can feel trapped in these negative mindsets. In this special talk, we will learn the power of a peaceful mind to transform […]
Celebrating over 50 years of extraordinary entertainment, original member Florence LaRue and company continue to deliver dynamic performances that stand the test of time. The 5th Dimension captivates audiences all […]
