Summer Concerts: Clarence Turner
Enjoy an evening of live blues music with Clarence Turner. An infectious, rhythmic, gritty, and soulful, feeling sparked a fire into Clarence Turner while listening to his father’s collection of […]
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Enjoy an evening of live blues music with Clarence Turner. An infectious, rhythmic, gritty, and soulful, feeling sparked a fire into Clarence Turner while listening to his father’s collection of […]
July 9; 7 p.m. Free; required signup: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/pleibol-virtual-exhibition-opening-tickets-157118189735 In a virtual opening celebration of the new exhibition "¡Pleibol! In the Barrios and the Big Leagues" / "En los barrios y las grandes ligas," […]
Join us for an ongoing Saturday morning movement class for adults. Get inside dance technique this summer with in-person classes. Inspiring movement is framed through Jane Franklin's experience as an […]
When: June 26, July 10, July 24, August 7 10am-12pm What: A summer-long series of fun and learning celebrating inclusion, diversity and education. June 26: Global Passport July 10: Celebrate LGBTQIA+ July 24: Christmas in July August 7: Soulful Music Class Free to all - RSVP in advance here!
ABOUT THIS EVENT Although the idea of Tantra is very popular these days, many people misunderstand its real meaning and it is often misused. In Buddhism, Tantra is a very […]
Sundays in July and August – Habits of Happy People Happiness is something that each one of us has the potential to experience, but often our habitual ways of thinking […]
At every turn Republicans in the Senate have weaponized the filibuster to obstruct critical proposals to secure our right to vote, expand access to healthcare, protect workers, and defend civil […]
When: July 14, July 28 6pm What: Live music is back and our dance-worthy summer line up will have you jamming the night away! July 14: Jah Works (Reggae) July 28: Shelby Blondell Band (Original Pop Rock) Free to all - RSVP in advance here!
Discover how craft artists have shaped the cultural identity of the United States. Join the Smithsonian American Art Museum for a virtual conversation featuring author and craft historian Glenn Adamson. […]
In this third lecture “Glen Echo’s Wurlitzer Band Organ: A 50-Year Perspective,” Durward Center, the restorer and caretaker of the organ for the last 50 years, will talk about the […]
1455 Literary Arts, an organization committed to advancing the art and craft of storytelling, presents the most expansive, diverse storytelling event in the country, taking place virtually from July 15-17. […]
July 15 Tickets available here: https://smithsonianassociates.org/ticketing/calendar/2021/7/15 The Smithsonian Jazz Masterworks Orchestra closes out its 2020-2021 concert season on July 15 with a rebroadcast of its November 2019 performance at the International […]
Enjoy an evening of live Cajun and swing music with the Capitol Hillbillies. The spirit of New Orleans in the heart of DC. The Capitol Hillbillies perform in configurations of […]
THE PRINCESS AND THE FROG – Thursday, July 15 at 8:00 p.m. Walt Disney Studios’ classic, “The Princess and the Frog,” gives a Jazz Age-era New Orleans twist on a classic tale. It features a beautiful girl named Tiana, a frog prince who desperately wants to be human again, and a fateful kiss that leads them […]
Join us as we read "Harry the Carousel Horse" by Karin Tetlow. This is a rare children’s story that talks about emotions and the idea that we can have control […]
Hands-on at Hillwood on the Lawn | Wire Art Inspired by Rich Soil Saturday, July 17, 2021, 11 a.m.-Noon and 2-3 p.m. Join Hillwood for outdoor family fun and hands-on art […]
WHAT: Krystal Collins/new growth collective at the Hillwood Estate, Museum & Gardens WHEN: Tuesday, July 20th; Wednesday, July 21st; Friday, July 23rd; and Saturday, July 24th WHERE: The Hillwood Estate, Museum, and Gardens; 4155 Linnean Avenue, NW Washington, DC 20008; Parking Directions TICKETS: Available at midnight on June 28th here This summer, Krystal […]
On exhibit July 20 through August 13, M, T, Th and Fri 11 - 4 pm - A Whisper Challenge is like a childhood game of telephone, adapted to quilts. […]
Dance Performance Inspired by Rich Soil July 21-25, 2021 Hillwood and Dance Place present a site-specific, movement-based performance commission by Krystal Collins/new growth collective, inspired by the exhibition Kristine Mays: Rich Soil. […]
Wednesday July 21st | 4:00pm In celebration of our inn’s 40th anniversary, we invite you to join us in an outdoor event with live music by the popular Souled Out […]
Join Free the Facts and Kathryn Edwards, an economist at the RAND Corporation and a professor at the Pardee RAND Graduate School, as we discuss Social Security, its future, and […]
Literacy Through Art Thursday, July 22, 11am ET Washington Performing Arts – Family Art Moments Explore letters and sounds through performing and visual arts with Carla Perlo and her team! […]
Native Americans created and used many shapes, designs, colors, and materials as an expression of their cultures and identities. Native art designs became a way to communicate tribal and family […]
Freebo with Alice Howe Live Stream Benefit Presented by SHC Music Tribe & O Museum Reserve and Stream: omuseum.org/music4good FREE to join Reservations Required When: 7/22/21 Concert Starts: 7:00pm Alice Howe […]
Enjoy an evening of live Cajun and swing music with the US Marine Band’s Latin Jazz Ensemble. Enjoy the Marine Band’s Latin jazz ensemble as they perform a spicy mix […]
Exhibitions Positive Fragmentation: From the Collections of Jordan D. Schnitzer and His Family Foundation January 29–May 22, 2022 at the American University Museum at the Katzen Arts Center Organized by […]
Playing games is an important tradition shared by all ages in numerous Native communities. Many games are designed to build strength in both body and spirit through exercise, group cooperation, and practicing important skills such as hand-eye coordination. Games are an integral part of Native community life, they connect communities and teach cultural values, history, […]
Our third Carousel Family Day will be hosted by the Washington Conservatory of Music. There will be concerts throughout the Park and demonstrations with many different instruments. And, from 10 am - 12 pm, you can ride the carousel to live music from a brass ensemble (carousel tickets required). Other than carousel rides, this event […]
Come hear insider stories from former CIA officer George as you stroll through the scenic Georgetown neighborhood. Learn about the pivotal role the residents here played in the WWII era. We'll visit the former homes of William "Wild Bill" Donovan, William Colby, Roald Dahl, and Alger Hiss and see places linked to the espionage activities […]
Pack a summer picnic and blanket and get ready to be inspired by the ballet company in and of the nation's capital! Enjoy a free outdoor performance by The Washington Ballet on the front lawn of the iconic Washington National Cathedral on Saturday, July 24 at 6PM. As we mark our return to public performances, be the […]
Join Dwane Starlin, member of the Guild of Professional Tour Guides, for a walking tour around Dumbarton House! This tour will explore the historic landscape of the house as well the 8 acre urban farm that surrounded the home. Learn how Georgetown and Dumbarton House changed over time while appreciating the beauty of the neighborhood […]
Maestro Stanley J. Thurston, President and Artistic Director of the Heritage Signature Chorale, leads a program of Negro Spirituals by Thurston, Dawson, Bartholomew, and Whalum, as well as movements from Bach’s B-Minor Mass and Beethoven’s Ninth.
Sundays in July and August – Habits of Happy People Happiness is something that each one of us has the potential to experience, but often our habitual ways of thinking take us in the opposite direction. In this talk we will learn about some of the habits of happy people that will enrich our life’s […]
Monday, July 26; 6:45 p.m. Virtual demonstration Tickets available for purchase here: https://smithsonianassociates.org/ticketing/subscriptions/series/?id=175503 Explore the tangible connections between baseball and Latino culinary traditions, food fusions, and experiences that reflect broader themes and trends in American history—the focus of the National Museum of American History's new exhibition "¡Pleibol! In the Barrios and the Big Leagues" / "En […]
Join the staff of the National Museum of Women in the Arts (NMWA) and special guest Frima Fox Hofrichter for a virtual happy hour to celebrate Judith Leyster’s birthday. Make a specialty cocktail (or mocktail) with AJ Johnson, partner and bar director of Serenata, as we share artworks, stories and explore the museum’s collection and archives for […]
2 Divas on a European Vacation Thursday, July 29, 11am ET Washington Performing Arts – Family Art Moments Travel to France, Italy, Spain, and Austria through song with opera singer Karin Paludan and National Symphony Orchestra violinist Marissa Regni. Children of all ages will enjoy listening to the music of Europe and using their imaginations […]
An instant New York Times bestseller and a National Book Award longlist honoree, Megha’s debut was lauded by Parul Sehgal for The New York Times as “riveting…fate has rarely been so many-faced, so muscular, so mesmerizing” and by Ron Charles for The Washington Post as “demonstrat an uncanny ability to capture the vast scope of a tumultuous society by attending to the hopes […]
Enjoy an evening of live African music with Amadou Kouyate. Born in the Washington, DC, Amadou Kouyate is the 150th generation of the Kouyate lineage and has studied and performed Manding music since the age of three years old. Amadou has dedicated his life to the task of become an ambassador of African culture to […]
September 3 – 8:00PM – Mr. Henry’s Mr. Henry’s is a Capitol Hill mainstay—a place to relax, meet with friends, soak up the local atmosphere, and enjoy a classic American […]
WHAT: The Yards is going all-out to celebrate National Ice Cream Day by popping up a larger-than-life retro ice cream experience! From Friday, July 30th through Sunday, August 1st, The Yards’ Sun Deck will be transformed with a 16 foot, instagrammable Ice Cream Social installation for guests to enjoy a scoop in style. The colorful […]
Wherever we may be, whenever we provide an address, and find our place on Washington, D.C.’s streets, we spell out and utter street numbers, state names, and in many cases, […]
Virtual Floral Design How-To | Bountiful Summer Blooms Friday, July 30, 2021, 1:30-2:15 p.m. Join Ami Wilber, floral and event décor designer, as she shares how to create a wild […]
September 2 – 7:30PM – DC JazzFest at The Hamilton Live Located two blocks from the White House in downtown DC, Hamilton Live is a destination for vibrant music featuring […]
WHAT: With 3x3 basketball now an Olympic sport, Red Bull 3X is the series of events that identifies elite men’s and women’s players who could potentially represent USA Basketball in the future. As part of the partnership, Red Bull hosts 20 qualifying tournaments across the country, and the hoops hot bed of Washington DC is among one […]
Welcome to the 2021 Around The World Cultural Food Festival!! On Saturday, July 31, 2021 from 11am to 7pm, we are taking over Freedom Plaza and Pennsylvania Avenue between 13th […]
This exhibition showcases the diversity and uniqueness of each artist through their individual artistic expression. At the root, all artists share the same innate desire to express their creativity. Our individual journeys define how we branch out and create artworks through our unique experiences. ‘Eclectic Expressions’ is a group show by the associate members of […]
Reserve: omuseum.org/Uribe FREE to join Reservations Required When: 7/31/21 Starts: 4:00pm How can a good leader be GREAT? Dr. Betty Uribe Uncovers the Secret to Top-Level Performance in Business and Life in her International Best Selling Book #Values. Along her own leadership journey, Dr. Betty™ learned and observed a variety of leadership styles which caused […]
WASHINGTON—The National Museum of Women in Arts (NMWA) will host a variety of celebratory events and programs the week before the building closes for a major renovation. Visitors can enjoy free […]
Phillips Crab House is excited to announce the opening of the Seafood & Prime Rib Buffet! Join us at Ocean City Maryland’s most beloved crab house to indulge in a […]
Free Week-Long Virtual Event Celebrates Community and Individuality in Gaming The Smithsonian American Art Museum will present its annual “SAAM Arcade” online this year and, for the first time, in […]
Indigenous peoples of the Arctic invented the kayak, a dynamic water vessel that changed the world. In this live and interactive program led by a museum educator, participants will explore the history and innovation behind the kayak's design and can make their own model kayak with everyday materials found at home. Recommended for ages 11-14 […]
Explore contemporary Indigenous artists from Stretching the Canvas: Eight Decades of Native Painting, an exhibition at the National Museum of the American Indian in New York City. In this live and interactive program led by a museum educator, participants will create their own artwork inspired by their personal identities or life experiences. Recommended for ages […]
In addition, NMWA will present a virtual program, “Sneak Peek at the Future National Museum of Women in the Arts,” on Wednesday, August 4 from 6 to 7 p.m. This […]
Exploring Africa with Sylvia Soumah Thursday, August 5, 11am ET Washington Performing Arts – Family Art Moments Trek through several regions of Africa with the music and movement of Sylvia […]
When: August 5, August 19, September 9, September 23 What: An open mic event for all the creatives in our community.
Exploring Africa with Sylvia Soumah Thursday, August 5, 11am ET Trek through several regions of Africa with the music and movement of Sylvia Soumah of Coyaba Dance Theater. Participants […]
THURSDAY AUGUST 5th – $50/person – 5-7PM Have you ever wondered how to make empanadas and what makes them taste so delicious? Join Nativo C&S + SMIDC and learn how […]
Join the Smithsonian American Art Museum for an engaging virtual lecture with award-winning filmmaker Leslie Thornton. Learn how Thornton, with her decades-long episodic film epic Peggy and Fred in Hell […]
August 5, 2021, at 5:30 p.m. ET Join the Smithsonian American Art Museum for an engaging virtual lecture with award-winning filmmaker Leslie Thornton. Learn how Thornton, with her decades-long episodic film […]
Guest Chef: Dee Lavigne Aug. 5; 6:45 p.m. Virtual demonstration Tickets available for purchase here: https://smithsonianassociates.org/ticketing/tickets/lena-richards-new-orleans-cook-book-groundbreaking-story-of-innovation-and-resilience Lena Richard, a Black chef and entrepreneur in New Orleans, built a culinary career in the segregated […]
Enjoy an evening of live swing music with Mike Surratt and the Eclectic Coalition Band. The average music lover doesn't listen to only one music genre or style. Why should […]
Lindsey Stirling remains fearless enough to always dream big. Since the release of her 2012 self-titled album, the electronic violinist, dancer, and artist has quietly and humbly become one of […]
WHAT: Tend will take over local favorite Compass Coffee to bring Washingtonians free coffee, featuring two exclusive mint-inspired drinks to celebrate the modern dentistry's DC launch: a Vanilla Mint Cold Brew and a frozen, […]
Opens Aug. 6; Closes July 2022 Second Floor, Center “Upending 1620: Where Do We Begin?” is a display that examines the early encounters between Wampanoag peoples and English colonists, and […]
FRIDAY AUGUST 6th – $20/person – 5-7PM Join us for a special night of Wine & Watercolors. With exclusive prints just for this event– paint your heart out (while enjoying […]
Enjoy a free CorePower yoga session outdoors in the Ballston Exchange paseo. Find directions, yoga classes, yoga teachers and schedules at our Ballston yoga studio located in Arlington, VA. Reserve your class at the Ballston yoga studio from the schedule before coming to class. Due to class capacity limits in line with our Safe Studio […]
Join us online as we read Up and Down on the Merry-Go-Round by Bill Martin Jr. In this rhyming story that's perfect for reading aloud and along, children describe the sights and sounds of riding on the merry-go-round from atop the colorful menagerie of horses, elephants, and giraffes that carry them into imaginative adventures. As […]
SATURDAY AUGUST 7th CLASS - $25 12-2PM Join us as we welcome Regina from Farm and Must into our class room to teach us how THE SPICE IS RIGHT! This […]
SAAM Arcade is back and online this year! Join us for a day of virtual play and be the first to discover the latest independent games created during SAAM’s inaugural game jam. Test out brand new video and tabletop games created by the talented developers, artists, and creators that make up our SAAM Arcade community. This […]
SUNDAY AUGUST 8th 11AM-2PM Bold Fork Books is BACK on Sunday with their curated selection of cookbooks, but with an a different neighbor, Nativo! Join us as you choose your […]
Learn skills to be safer and confident as you head off to school, work, or travel. This is a high-risk time for sexual assault, especially by someone you know, but research has found that empowerment self-defense can make a huge difference! We focus on using prevention, boundary-setting, and assertiveness skills and physical strikes as a […]
The American bison or buffalo, as it is also referred to, is one of the most significant animals to many American Indian nations. It was critical to the survival of those nations who lived on the Great Plains. In this live and interactive program led by a museum educator, children will learn how, from head […]
Aug. 10, 3-4 p.m. EST Virtual program Free with online registration: https://smithsonian.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_eSo6QtNGQSCs1I7abyyeUw In celebration of Black Philanthropy Month, this program takes audiences behind-the-scenes to learn what curators and interns are discovering […]
Social Secretaries & Cultural Attachés Reception on August 11 at White-Meyer House. With special guest Carlos Elizondo, White House Social Secretary.
Join Free the Facts and Risha Gidwani, senior policy researcher at the RAND Corporation and adjunct associate professor at the UCLA School of Public Health, as we learn how experts […]
2021 Art Sound Now at the Walters Art Museum to Feature Virtual Performances by WAYTA and Patrick McMinnBALTIMORE, MD — Beginning July 29, Art Sound Now, the acclaimed series that pairs […]
WHAT Virtual Happy Hour: Margaret Tafoya Join the staff of the National Museum of Women in the Arts (NMWA) for a virtual happy hour to celebrate Margaret Tafoya’s birthday. Make a […]
Indigenous Peoples’ Curriculum Day and Virtual Teach-In Indigenous Land: Rights, Relationships and Responsibility Saturday, Sept. 25, 12:30 p.m.–3 p.m. ET Registration cost is $10 https://www.teachingforchange.org/2021-indigenous-peoples-teach-in The Smithsonian’s National Museum of the American Indian and Teaching for Change host a day of online conversation, curriculum sharing and ideas exchange. The museum education experts, Teaching for Change […]
WHAT: Collection Highlights Talk Join the National Museum of Women in the Arts (NWMA) for Collection Highlights talks. Drop in to these virtual tours to explore NMWA from home. During this […]
Friday, August 13, 2021, 1:30-2:15 p.m. Join Ami Wilber, floral and event décor designer, to create a rustic and casual floral arrangement using blooms from local flower farms in the D.C. region. www.HillwoodMuseum.org 4155 Linnean Avenue, NW, Washington, DC 20008
In partnership with the Carousel Organ Association of America, join us for a band organ rally on the grounds of Glen Echo Park. You may be familiar with the carousel's Wurlitzer 165 band organ, but this is a great opportunity to learn about and hear different types of organs - large and small! Visitors can […]
Summer Virtual Field Trip: Bison - One Stop Shopping Tuesdays through Aug. 31, 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. ET. 30 mins. Free, advance registration is required https://americanindian.si.edu/nk360/student-programs/virtual-field-trips/ The American bison—or buffalo, as it is also called—is one of the most significant animals for many American Indian nations. It was critical to the survival of those […]
The Playland series is a combination of eclectic architecture, complex machinery, and outlandish arrangements that push the limits of balance, proportion, and symmetry. Named for Playland in Rye, NY, the […]
Enjoy an evening of live bluegrass music with King Street Bluegrass. With award-winning members, King Street Bluegrass is a traditional bluegrass band with blues, folk, and country influences. King Street […]
BLACK PANTHER – Thursday, August 19 at 8:00 p.m. Starring the late Chadwick Boseman, Marvel Studios’ “Black Panther” follows T’Challa who, after the death of his father, takes his rightful place […]
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 […]
Saturday, August 21, 2021, 11 a.m.-Noon and 2-3 p.m. Enjoy creating art from wire, inspired by Kristine Mays and her wire sculptures displayed in the special exhibition Kristine Mays: Rich Soil. […]
Aug. 22nd, Sept. 12th and 26th Rosewood Washington D.C., the luxurious urban retreat situated in the heart of historic Georgetown, is pleased to announce the launch of a fitness partnership […]
An all-Mozart event! Maestro Steven Fox will lead you through selections from the Mass in c-minor, the Requiem, and the beautiful gem Ave Verum Corpus.
National Dog Day | August 26, 2021 August 26 is National Dog Day and Foxtrot has something for Rover and humans to enjoy. Join us out on Foxtrot's patios (in […]
Enjoy an evening of live Latin music with Patrick Alban & Noche Latina. Enjoy this group's large array of music featuring World Music, Cuban, Gipsy Kings, Salsa, Brazilian, and Mexican. […]
The Smithsonian’s National Portrait Gallery has announced “Hung Liu: Portraits of Promised Lands,” the first retrospective of the artist’s portraiture and the first major presentation of her work on the […]
Aug. 27, 2021–May 30, 2022 Credit information: “Resident Alien” by Hung Liu, oil on canvas, 1988. Collection of the San Jose Museum of Art; gift of the Lipman Family Foundation. […]
Engage with art and dance and find synergy that activates and connects you with the community. An August 27 in-person performance at NVFAA at the Athenaeum gets the season underway! […]
Celebrate summer with virtual hands-on family activities. Inspired by corn, sunflowers and strawberries, these projects highlight Indigenous food plants. Create Your Own Sunflower Bracelet: Sunflowers are a common crop among […]
Exhibitions open from Aug. 28 through Dec. 12: Successions: Traversing U.S. Colonialism is a solo exhibition by Amber Robles-Gordon, a conceptual juxtaposition celebrating abstraction as an art form. Robles-Gordon interrogates past and current U.S. policies within Washington, D.C. and the territories (Guam, Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands) that it controls. Robles-Gordon seeks to question who has […]
By learning about seasonality, the labor of planting seeds, and how gardens were depicted in the Federal period, Girl Scouts and children from the general public will appreciate where their […]
Come escape to Summers Farm for our 2nd Annual Sunflower Festival! Enjoy the beauty of our 8-acre sunflower field with thousands of sunflowers in bloom! We planted over 35 different […]
Our 12th year of FREE opera and fun returns! WNO continues its partnership with the Washington Nationals for the 12th exciting year! Bring your family, friends, or a date to […]
Come learn about how Dumbarton House and its surrounding landscape have changed over the past two-hundred years since its construction in 1799. Explore the site and imagine what it might […]