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Join us for VisArts’ 11th Annual Rockville Arts Festival! This year’s event will be held Saturday, May 6 and Sunday, May 7, 2023 from 10 AM-5 PM in Rockville Town […]
a new Washington Walks walking tour inspired by the hit HBO series The Gilded Age
An all-women’s group, the Zuni Olla Maidens from New Mexico are known for the Pottery Dance, in which they move in carefully choreographed steps with painted jars balanced on their […]
Join us for a family friendly look at James Hampton’s Throne of the Third Heaven of the Nations’ Millennium General Assembly with Lunder Conservation Fellow Objects Conservator Katya Zinsli. Explore […]
Creativity in Motion: Jane Franklin Dance @ MoCA is a site specific response to the gallery spaces at the contemporary art museum and visual arts center based in Arlington, Virginia. […]
In these tumultuous times of economic uncertainty, political upheaval, climate change, and group fracturing, how does one ground and center themselves? The award-winning Arts in Foggy Bottom Outdoor Sculpture Biennial […]
The Folger Consort is excited to be joined by Kaleidoscope Vocal Ensemble. Kaleidoscope, directed by Arianne Abela, is recognized for presenting vocal music with artistic distinction, while celebrating racial, ethnic, […]
The Folger Consort is excited to be joined by Kaleidoscope Vocal Ensemble. Kaleidoscope, directed by Arianne Abela, is recognized for presenting vocal music with artistic distinction, while celebrating racial, ethnic, […]
Many of the best psychics, mediums, healers, and readers of all types, along with related arts and crafts vendors from Virginia and the surrounding areas. Besides all types of readings […]
Bank of America, Merrill and Bank of America Private Bank credit and debit cardholders can receive FREE general admission to two of Washington, DC’s most in-demand cultural attractions Saturday and […]
Bank of America, Merrill and Bank of America Private Bank credit and debit cardholders can receive FREE general admission to two of Washington, DC’s most in-demand cultural attractions Saturday and […]
Bank of America, Merrill and Bank of America Private Bank credit and debit cardholders can receive FREE general admission to two of Washington, DC’s most in-demand cultural attractions Saturday and […]
Bank of America, Merrill and Bank of America Private Bank credit and debit cardholders can receive FREE general admission to two of Washington, DC’s most in-demand cultural attractions Saturday and […]
Customized cards are the perfect way to honor and celebrate the special women in your life. This Mother’s Day, design a unique, hand-made card with pressed flowers in this DIY […]
The Folger Consort is excited to be joined by Kaleidoscope Vocal Ensemble. Kaleidoscope, directed by Arianne Abela, is recognized for presenting vocal music with artistic distinction, while celebrating racial, ethnic, […]
To celebrate its 35th season, the Peabody Renaissance Ensemble joins forces with the Chesapeake Shakespeare Company and the Baltimore Baroque Band to present music and scenes from Shakespeare and excerpts […]
Profs and Pints DC presents: “How America Has Confronted Catastrophe,” a historical look at how our culture has responded to incidents involving huge loss, with Cynthia A. Kierner, professor of […]
A grandmother, Popo, has her granddaughter, Jenny, to her apartment to make dumplings for the Lunar New Year. As they prepare, the two catch up and Jenny learns about the […]
Finland’s foremost orchestra celebrates favorite composers of its homeland Founded in 1882, the highly regarded Helsinki Philharmonic Orchestra (HPO) has the distinction of having premiered most of the great Finnish composer Jean […]
Join Walter Hawthorne of Michigan State University and Daryle Williams of the University of California-Riverside for a dynamic overview of Peoples of the Historical Slave Trade (Enslaved.org), an open-source, open-access […]
The weather is warming up, and Washingtonians are planning for their summer trips. How do people travel? Where do they travel to? Young learners, aged 18 months to 4 years, […]
Profs and Pints DC presents: “Seeking Our Earliest Ancestors,” with Dr. Amy L. Rector of Virginia Commonwealth University, a paleoanthropologist who has spent more than 20 years investigating human origins […]
Join the American Association of Jewish Lawyers and Jurists as we honor the 2023 Pursuit of Justice Recipients: Akiva Shapiro, Eli M. Rosenbaum and Janis Boyarsky Schiff. Contact: ALYSSA GRZESH […]
A masterful pairing of Grammy-winning musicians! Renowned pianist and virtuoso Evgeny Kissin joins superstar American soprano Renée Fleming to headline an unforgettable evening of music in the Kennedy Center Concert […]
Join the Brem Foundation for a luncheon and expert panel about Patient Centered Care and promoting an optimal patient experience to increase access to quality care and decrease healthcare disparities.
Profs and Pints DC presents: “Latin America’s Indigenous Movements,” an examination of the leadership, impact, and challenges of native activists in Central and South America, with Kevin Healy, adjunct professor […]
Join Scena Theatre on a journey to Ireland with three short plays filled with drama, music, song & dance. Written by W.B. Yeats, one of Ireland’s great writers. Feel the […]
Friday’s concert is a family-friendly event, meant to entertain veterans, music lovers and those interested in joining the Navy. The performance features this year’s Young Artist Concerto Competition winner, oboist […]
Friday’s concert is a family-friendly event, meant to entertain veterans, music lovers and those interested in joining the Navy. The performance features this year’s Young Artist Concerto Competition winner, oboist […]
93rd ANNUAL GEORGETOWN GARDEN TOUR MAY 13, 2023 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM Please join us for a garden walk and afternoon refreshments. The Georgetown Garden Club of Washington, DC, […]
Mom’s Ride FREE* at The Capital Wheel. Plus, NEW Mimosa Flight for $15 Mother’s Day Weekend Give mom a special treat this Mother’s Day Weekend with a free ride* on […]
Imagination abounds as we wrap up our season. The performance begins with grammy-nominated Chinese-American composer Zhou Tian's lush Broken Ink, which evokes the melodies and tones of Chinese poetry. We […]
The 3rd Annual North Carolina Plein Air Art Festival in historic New Bern begins Sunday, May 14, and continues through Sunday, May 21. The eight-day Festival showcases 35 nationally and globally […]
“Clearly one to watch” —Musical America New Zealand–born violinist Geneva Lewis is an artist whose star is rising rapidly. Having debuted as a soloist with the Pasadena POPS at the tender age of […]
Last week to visit the exhibition CAST IN SHADOW, multi-media artwork by Micheline Klagsbrun, Beverly Ress and Andy Yoder. The artists engage the manifold implications of shadow, both aesthetically and […]
It’s August 17, 1997 and Nick, a 17-year-old gay boy, is sitting in an all-night diner outside Indianapolis, Indiana waiting for the possible appearance of his musical idol Barry Manilow […]
The Cathedral Choral Society and Heritage Signature Chorale join forces to present Our Work Unfinished: A Black Composers Retrospective. With a full orchestra and Maestro Stanley J. Thurston on the […]
Profs and Pints DC presents: "The Life of a DC Beer King," a biographical portrait of DC brewing magnate Christian Heurich, with Mark Benbow, associate professor of American History at […]
What happens when Marketing Associate Blaine and Twitch streamer Evette wake up to find… they’re black!?! In the same vein of Black Like Me and Watermelon Man, The Oreos explores […]
Wednesday, May 17-Friday, May 19, 2023 1 – 5pm EDT (daily) Join the 2022–2023 class of Smithsonian American Art Museum research fellows as they present new scholarship on a range […]
Profs and Pints DC presents: “The Fertility Industry through a Microscope,” a look at how new means of human reproduction have given birth to big questions, with Sonia Suter, professor […]
Join us for the return of our popular "Take 5! Jazz at SAAM" program. Beat the heat and relax in the Kogod Courtyard. Kicking off our program series is Washington, […]
Bike to Work Day 2023––Join thousands of area commuters for the free 22nd annual event celebrating bicycling as a fun, low-cost, healthy, and environmentally friendly way to get around! Riders […]
De-stress your mind. Reclaim your inner self! Don't miss this unique opportunity to hear an inspirational talk by Sant Rajinder Singh Ji Maharaj during His Spring tour to Washington D.C. […]
We’re inviting you to join us on Saturday, May 20th, 9:30 am - 12:30 pm to make a real difference in the lives of thousands of people in DC and […]
Help feed the hungry by dropping off non-perishable food donations at National Presbyterian Church, 9:30 am -12:30 pm on Saturday, May 20. We are collecting for Central Union Mission and […]
How do we use resources wisely? Explore Tudor Place’s garden to learn how to recycle and reuse material to keep the garden healthy. This program fulfills all requirements to earn […]
Join the United States Navy Band for an afternoon of chamber music at the Athenaeum! As one of their most unique concerts, the Chamber Music Recital Series features Navy musicians […]
“The human condition can be defined as the characteristics and key events of human life, including birth, learning, emotion, aspiration, morality, conflict, and death.” Wax & Wane explores the human […]
“The human condition can be defined as the characteristics and key events of human life, including birth, learning, emotion, aspiration, morality, conflict, and death.” Wax & Wane explores the human […]
If you want to create with intention, and level up your photography skills, this workshop is for you! You don’t need the fanciest, newest equipment to create impactful images for […]
Join us on May 21st for our 3rd Annual Fire Hero Chili Cook-Off to benefit the National Fallen Firefighters Foundation. This Baltimore City Block Party includes a chili competition, silent […]
The authors of the recent book The Jewish Community of Northern Virginia will discuss topics from the book. This book uses photographs to tell the story of the rich history, […]
“The human condition can be defined as the characteristics and key events of human life, including birth, learning, emotion, aspiration, morality, conflict, and death.” Wax & Wane explores the human […]
Profs and Pints DC presents: “Tolkien’s Untold Tales,” a look at hidden stories underlying The Lord of the Rings, with Peter Grybauskas, senior lecturer in English at the University of […]
Profs and Pints DC presents: “The World of Norse Gods,” with Lilla Kopár a professor of medieval literature and culture at Catholic University who teaches courses on Norse mythology. Norse […]
Profs and Pints DC presents: “A Tour of the Multiverse,” a look at ideas explored by Everything, Everywhere, All at Once, with William Egginton, professor of humanities at Johns Hopkins […]
Join us for the 31st Annual Spring Garden Party on Wednesday, May 24th. The Spring Garden Party is the most significant annual fundraiser for Tudor Place and contributes over 20% […]
Author Talk: Memoried and Storied: Healing Our Shared History of Racial Violence with author Judith Reifsteck. Dr. Reifsteck, a psychotherapist, visited the sites of four lynchings. Her new book commemorates […]
Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton will discuss the recently authorized memorial to the victims of the Middle Passage to be constructed on Federal land. The Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2023 (H.R. 2617) authorized the Georgetown African American Historic Landmark Project to establish a commemorative work on Federal land in the District of Columbia and its environs to […]
Join artists Joe Feddersen (Arrow Lakes/Okanagan), Lily Hope (Tlingit), Ursala Hudson (Tlingit), Erica Lord (Athabascan/Iñupiat), Geo Neptune (Passamaquoddy), and Maggie Thompson (Fond du Lac Ojibwe) for an open house celebrating […]
Join SAAM’s research fellows for this lunchtime series of gallery talks as they share new discoveries about artworks on view. Learn the stories behind these objects and how each one […]
See Dumbarton House in a whole new light by joining us for after-hours museum tours and birthday fun! Dumbarton House opened to the public 91 years ago, making us the […]
Corridor Four challenges the image of the American hero in a heartfelt portrait of 9/11 first responder Isaac Ho‘opi‘i (Native Hawaiian) as he works to put the traumatic experience behind […]
Saturday, May 27, 2 p.m. https://americanindian.si.edu/events/?trumbaEmbed=view%3Devent%26eventid%3D166293693 Image: https://www.dropbox.com/s/b72vxs9ccd6zbsj/CorridorFour_01.jpg?dl=0 Corridor Four challenges the image of the American hero in a heartfelt portrait of 9/11 first responder Isaac Ho‘opi‘i (Native Hawaiian) as he works […]
Tanya is a Black mother determined to break her son, Eric, out of death row — or die trying. She’ll need guns, to get her hair done, and to f*ck some people up. As time ticks towards the fateful date of Eric’s execution (and birthday), the play explodes into a collision of the hilarious and […]
Tudor Place is hopping with bunnies this spring! During this program, young learners, aged 18 months to 4 years, and their caretakers will learn about rabbits and other small creatures that call our garden home. Join us for songs in the garden, group storytime about bunnies and a craft that examines why Tudor Place is […]
June On View Determined Women: Collectors, Artists, and Designers at Hillwood Through June 18, 2023 Hillwood founder Marjorie Merriweather Post was an astute business executive, discerning collector, and committed philanthropist. As a strong woman in a male-dominated world, she greatly admired her predecessors—influential women who ran countries, inspired reforms, supported culture, and created […]
EXHIBITIONS OPENING “Treasures and Trouble: Looking Inside a Legendary Blues Archive”Archives Center, First Floor, WestOpens June 23 The exhibit explores the many treasures and troubles found within Robert “Mack” McCormick’s one-of-a-kind music […]
In-Person Programs, June – Aug. Big Ideas Book Club Select Thursdays, June 1, July 6 & Aug. 3 10:30 – 11:30 a.m. G Street Lobby Early readers […]
Dr. Eugene Rogers and members of the chorus join the National Symphony Orchestra (NSO) under Maestro Gianandrea Noseda to perform Beethoven Symphony No. 9. Featuring soprano Camilla Tilling, mezzo-soprano Tamara Mumford, tenor Issachah Savage and bass-baritone Hanno Müller-Brachmann, the three concerts will be recorded live for release on the NSO’s record label NSO Live. Noseda […]
Critically acclaimed, gender-fluid drag queen, visual artist, speaker, illustrator, and newly minted author Sasha Velour brings an immersive evening of drag, storytelling, and live art to Sixth & I in celebration of her forthcoming book The Big Reveal: An Illustrated Manifesto of Drag (Harper Books, 2023). The book documents the histories and controversies surrounding drag alongside Velour’s […]
Performance in response to Northern Virginia Fine Art Association's Women’s Work Jane Franklin Dance returns to the Athenaeum with works that respond to the current exhibit Women’s Work in coordination […]
“We are a choir, but we are also so much more than that. We are a family that cares for and loves one another unconditionally.” —COTG Member Season finale! Washington Performing Arts’s stellar “COTG” take the stage in a one-of-a-kind program co-curated by the choir members themselves, speaking and singing out on matters of social justice. One of […]
The Alex Manfull Fund (TAMF) 5K will take place in Georgetown, DC on June 3rd, 2023. When Alex Manfull died, at 26 years old, due to a neuroimmune disorder known as PANDAS, Susan and William Manfull established a Fund in their daughter’s name with the vision that no life ever again be cut short — […]
You're invited to join Inova for a day of FREE entertainment and education for the entire family. The Schar Cancer Center and Saville Center for Cancer Screening and Prevention will be on hand to provide informative sessions from our team of experts, free cancer screenings, and recommendations for healthier living. Local food trucks Fun kids' […]
Bank of America, Merrill and Bank of America Private Bank credit and debit cardholders can receive FREE general admission to one of Washington, DC’s most in-demand cultural attractions Saturday and Sunday, June 3rd & 4th, 2023. To honor Washington DC’s citywide “A Day of Remembrance & Celebration” and pay homage to Queen City, the self-sustaining Black […]
Bank of America, Merrill and Bank of America Private Bank credit and debit cardholders can receive FREE general admission to one of Washington, DC’s most in-demand cultural attractions Saturday and Sunday, June 3rd & 4th, 2023. To honor Washington DC’s citywide “A Day of Remembrance & Celebration” and pay homage to Queen City, the self-sustaining Black […]
Bank of America, Merrill and Bank of America Private Bank credit and debit cardholders can receive FREE general admission to one of Washington, DC’s most in-demand cultural attractions Saturday and Sunday, June 3rd & 4th, 2023. On both Saturday and Sunday, attendees will be able to take advantage of the Phillips Collections’ 15-minute Spotlight Talks […]
Celebrate with your chosen family at SAAM’s Pride Family Day in the Kogod Courtyard and march to the beat of DC’s Different Drummers. Then dance to the sounds of Afro-Brazilian […]
Each spring, members of our community who care about Volta Park come together for its most important fundraiser of the year. Guests enjoy cocktails and appetizers while they bid on luxury items, gift certificates for dining and hotel experiences, vacations, and more, all donated by generous businesses and friends in our community. Last year’s party […]
Bank of America, Merrill and Bank of America Private Bank credit and debit cardholders can receive FREE general admission to one of Washington, DC’s most in-demand cultural attractions Saturday and Sunday, June 3rd & 4th, 2023. To honor Washington DC’s citywide “A Day of Remembrance & Celebration” and pay homage to Queen City, the self-sustaining Black […]
Bank of America, Merrill and Bank of America Private Bank credit and debit cardholders can receive FREE general admission to one of Washington, DC’s most in-demand cultural attractions Saturday and Sunday, June 3rd & 4th, 2023. On both Saturday and Sunday, attendees will be able to take advantage of the Phillips Collections’ 15-minute Spotlight Talks […]
Bank of America, Merrill and Bank of America Private Bank credit and debit cardholders can receive FREE general admission to one of Washington, DC’s most in-demand cultural attractions Saturday and Sunday, June 3rd & 4th, 2023. On both Saturday and Sunday, attendees will be able to take advantage of the Phillips Collections’ 15-minute Spotlight Talks […]
Profs and Pints DC presents: “Mermaid Tales,” a discussion of the enigmatic water spirits of East Slavic countries, with Philippa Rappoport, adjunct professor of folklore at George Washington University. Be […]
Profs and Pints DC presents: “Lost in the Middle East,” an examination of where the U.S. approach to that region went wrong, with Steven Simon, high-level foreign policy advisor under Presidents Obama and Clinton, Robert E. Wilhelm Fellow in International Affairs at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, and author of Grand Delusion: The Rise and […]
Dates: Wednesdays July 5th, 12th, 19th & 26th and August 2nd & 9th Time: 7-8pm - Frequency: 6 Week Course - 1 Hour Per Week Bollywood & Bhangra Beatz at the Printmakers A summer season of Bollywood & Bhangra dance lessons this July and August, exploring the genres of Bolly beatz and Bhangra jams. Whether […]
On the 79th anniversary of D-Day, join Artist-in-Residence Peter Waddell and Professor Tom Long (George Washington University and Director of The Albert H Small Normandy Institute and former U.S. Navy […]
The Howard County Veterans Foundation will unveil the design of the Howard County Veterans and Military Families Monument planned for downtown Columbia, Maryland. The presentation will showcase renderings of the monument to the public for the first time. The Howard County Veterans Foundation honors the service and sacrifice of veterans and their families who live, […]
Profs and Pints DC presents: “Horror as Queer,” a look at the influence and depiction of queerness in horror films, with May Santiago, adjunct professor of film studies at George […]
The JoGo Project is a WAMMIE Award winning band based in Washington, DC that fuses many styles of music, but with Jazz harmonies and a driving Go-Go beat at its core. JoGo was founded in 2014 by DC Native and a prominent figure on the Jazz scene Elijah Jamal Balbed during his residency at Strathmore following […]
D.C.’s original crafting hour is here for your summer memories. Relive your summer camp days at Handi-hour with throwback arts and crafts. Make a bracelet with embroidery thread, a lanyard […]
Lillian and Albert Small Capital Jewish Museum Opens with an Erev* Opening Bash Thursday, June 8, 2023 The Newest Museum in the Nation’s Capital is Celebrating with a Can’t Miss […]
An entertaining yet rigorous look at the life and work of Justice Ginsburg and the Supreme Court, on which she so famously served
THE NATIONAL RECONCILIATION WEEK For Self & Family June 9, 2023 12:30-1:00 pm A Virtual Event FINDING YOUR WAY FORWARD: Creating A Reconciliation Plan for You an interactive workshop with jonetta rose barras Ms. Barras is the The founder Esther Productions Inc. and The National Reconciliation Week: For Self and Family. She has been leading […]
While most choirs perform repertoire from the rich African American traditions of spirituals and gospel music, there are countless unheralded composers and poets whose classical works are often neglected. This […]
Led by renowned Artist-in-Residence, Peter Waddell, participants will learn techniques for creating a unique tree study. Techniques include arranging a composition, line work, color theory and other elements of art.
Jewelers'Werk Galerie is pleased to present an exhibition of new and recent work by artist-jewelers Karin Seufert and Tore Svensson. The show opens on Saturday, June 10th with a reception […]
While most choirs perform repertoire from the rich African American traditions of spirituals and gospel music, there are countless unheralded composers and poets whose classical works are often neglected. This […]
Help us welcome Rev. Dr. Raymond I. Hylton, Sr., the new senior pastor of National Presbyterian Church! Receptions following 8:45 & 11am services. For more information, please visit nationalpres.org. https://nationalpres.org/ HISTORIC PASTORAL APPOINTMENT AT THE NATIONAL PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH Washington, D.C. - The National Presbyterian is delighted to announce the appointment of the Rev. Dr. Raymond […]
