Bookworms Reading Group
Tudor PlaceEnjoy reading books about American History? Join us for a share and discussion session to talk about your favorite history related book! Need suggestions? Visit our museum shop to see […]
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Film: Little, Big, and Far
National Gallery of Art, East Building 150 4th Street NW, Washington, DC, United StatesFilmmaker Jem Cohen brings the same meditative elegance and intellectual curiosity he did to Museum Hours (2012) with his stargazing new feature, Little, Big, and Far. Again, he uses the cinematic form to patiently interrogate ways of seeing and being. The principal subject of Cohen’s film is an Austrian astronomer named Karl who has been […]
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Comic Genius Show Presents: March Laughness Comedy Showcase
Busboys and Poets - Hyattsville 5331 Baltimore Ave, Hyattsville, MD, United StatesComic Genius Show presents the March-Laughness Comedy Showcase featuring "Hamburger" Jones and Hosted by Comedian Coy. This event will also feature Comedian E-Boogie, Tamara Marie, and Curtis Gaskins. Join us for a night […]
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Women’s History Program
Tudor PlaceExperience a guided tour of Tudor Place with an emphasis on the women who lived and worked here. Descendants of Martha Washington, both free and enslaved, the women of Tudor […]
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Young Archaeologists’ Club
West End Library 2301 L Street NW, Washington, United StatesThe Young Archaeologists' Club is for middle-school aged youth interested in archaeology. Students will work with professional archaeologists and explore archaeological science through hands-on activities, crafts, and games. Participation is […]
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Celebrating Elizabeth Catlett with the Denyce Graves Foundation Singers
National Gallery of Art, West Building Located between 3rd and 9th Streets along Constitution Avenue NW Washington, DC 20001, Washington, DCListen to singers from the Denyce Graves Foundation in a concert honoring the exhibition Elizabeth Catlett: A Black Revolutionary Artist, on view through July 6, 2025. Titled Art and Soul: […]
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MLB Mondays: Free Drinks at Capital One Georgetown Café
Capital One Cafe Georgetown 3150 M St NW, Washington, DC, United StatesWith the 2025 baseball season officially underway, Capital One – the official bank and credit card partner of Major League Baseball – is offering free handcrafted drinks at its DC […]
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Profs & Pints DC: Democracy Born in Darkness
Penn Social 801 E St NW, Washington, DC, United StatesProfs and Pints DC presents: “Democracy Born in Darkness,” on the shady, partisan, violent origins of American political media, with Jon Grinspan, award-winning curator of political history at the Smithsonian's National Museum of American History. As Americans try to navigate a shifting media landscape at a time when objective journalism seems under assault, it’s worth […]
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Profs & Pints DC: Bird Songs—A Listeners’ Guide
Penn Social 801 E St NW, Washington, DC, United StatesProfs and Pints DC presents: “Bird Songs—A Listeners’ Guide,” on hearing and understanding our feathered friends’ messages, with Stephen Ferguson, visiting assistant professor of biology at the University of Richmond […]
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Freedom Concert: Dutch Liberation Day Celebrating 80 Years of Freedom
Arlington Ridge Park NW corner of N. Meade St. and Marshall Dr., Arlington County, Virginia, U.S., arlington, VA, United StatesJoin us on May 5 at 4 PM at the majestic Netherlands Carillon, a musical monument (bell tower) overlooking Washington, D.C., for an unforgettable Freedom Concert celebrating 80 years of […]
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Wiper Week 2025
DMV Inspection Center 1001 Half St. SW,, washington, DC, United StatesThe Wiper Week initiative will give away windshield wiper replacements and installation absolutely free. Wiper Week is a collaborative initiative to increase safe driving in our nation’s capital and to […]
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Bumper Car Squares
7300 MacArthur Blvd / Glen Echo, MD 20812 7300 MacArthur Blvd / Glen Echo, MD 20812, Glen Echo, MD, United StatesJoin us on Thursday, April 3, 2025, for Bumper Car Squares at Glen Echo Park! The Partnership presents a special series of square dances in the Bumper Car Pavilion, every […]
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The U.S. Air Force Band presents Jazz Heritage Series featuring Pasquale Grasso
Rachel M. Schlesinger Concert Hall and Arts Center 4915 East Campus Drive, Alexandria, VA, United StatesJoin the Airmen of Note for a Jazz Heritage Series concert featuring guitarist Pasquale Grasso! Mr. Grasso is an acclaimed Italian jazz guitarist celebrated for his virtuosic technique, blending the […]
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FEMINIST BUZZKILLS X BOOM LAWYERED LIVE PODCAST FEMINIST BUZZKILLS X BOOM LAWYERED LIVE PODCAST
Black Cat 1811 14th St NW, Washington, Washington D.C, District of ColumbiaBoom! Lawyered and the Feminist Buzzkills Podcast are coming to DC for one hilarious, live co-podcast April 3rd at The Black Cat. These two podcasts are known for exposing every […]
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First Saturday: April
National Gallery of Art, East Building 150 4th Street NW, Washington, DC, United StatesOn the first Saturday of each month the National Gallery springs to life with a variety of engaging activities for all ages. All activities are free, and most are first come, first served. This edition will highlight one of the defining artists of the 20th century, Elizabeth Catlett, who addressed the injustices she witnessed and […]
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Meditation Class: Living Lightly; Emptiness of the Eight Extremes
Kadampa Meditation Center 1200 Canal St SW, Washington DC 20024 1200 Canal Street SW, Washington, DC, United StatesWe are continually grasping at the eight extremes of phenomena. For a qualified meditator single pointedly absorbed in emptiness, there is no difference between the eight extremes of phenomena: production, […]
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Weaving Family Threads
National Museum of the American Indian Fourth Street & Independence Ave., S.W., Washington, DC, United StatesWeaving Family Threads Saturday and Sunday, April 5–6, 10 AM–5 PM Visit the Smithsonian’s National Museum of the American Indian to see the first-ever retrospective of Diné fiber artist DY […]
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National Chamber Ensemble – Juilliard Virtuosi Perform Bach, Liebermann and Brahms
Marymount University Ballston Center 1000 N. Glebe Rd, Arlington, VAThe National Chamber Ensemble (NCE) brings the combined talents of two extraordinary musical artists in a program featuring works by Johann Sebastian Bach, Lowell Liebermann and Johannes Brahms. NCE Artistic […]
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Artist Talk: Chakaia Booker
National Gallery of Art, East Building 150 4th Street NW, Washington, DC, United StatesJoin us for a presentation by Chakaia Booker to celebrate opening weekend of In the Tower: Chakaia Booker: Treading New Ground, on view April 5–August 3, 2025. For over four […]
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Profs & Pints DC: Trump and Terrorism
Hill Center at the Old Naval Hospital 921 Pennsylvania Ave SE, Washington, DC, United StatesProfs and Pints DC presents: “Trump and Terrorism,” on the Trump administration’s counterterrorism policies and their likely impact at home and abroad, with Jacob Ware, research fellow at the Council […]
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Cherry Blossom Princess Tea
Come to tea & meet 50 Cherry Blossom Princesses. DOORS OPEN & TOUR: 2:00 PM TEA: 3:30 PM Includes: tea, sweets, Cherry Blossom Exhibit, and touring the Secret Door Museum. […]
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Cherry Blossom Princess Tea
Come to tea & meet 50 Cherry Blossom Princesses. DOORS OPEN & TOUR: 4:00 PM TEA: 5:30 PM Includes: tea, sweets, Cherry Blossom Exhibit, and touring the Secret Door Museum. […]
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Profs & Pints DC: The Bagpipe of Ireland and Scotland
Penn Social 801 E St NW, Washington, DC, United StatesProfs and Pints DC presents: “The Bagpipe of Ireland and Scotland,” on the intertwined roots of two cultures and an instrument that unites them, a talk and performance by Edward […]
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Facilitation Lab DC: Practice Click by Jake Knapp and Voltage Control
MLK Jr Library 901 G St NW, Washington, DC, United StatesJoin us for an interactive evening of hands-on facilitation practice, featuring Click by Jake Knapp! Whether you're an experienced facilitator or just starting out, this session is a unique opportunity […]
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Stages of the Path
Discover the beauty of meditating on the basics of Buddhism and lift your mind out of the ordinary. The two main trainings on the path to enlightenment, compassion and wisdom, […]
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Stories Save Lives
1526 New Hampshire Avenue Washington, DC 1526 New Hampshire Avenue Washington, DC, Washington, United StatesOn Thursday, April 10, 2025, in Washington, DC, the nonprofit We Need Diverse Books will host Stories Save Lives, a joyful community conversation and cocktail reception celebrating ten years of […]
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Garden Supply Pop-up Shop
Community Forklift 4671 Tanglewood Drive, Edmonston, MD, United StatesGreen thumbs! Flower Fanatics! Outdoor Aficionados! Visit our reuse warehouse during regular store hours Friday–Sunday, April 11–13, for deals on garden tools, pots, décor, and more. We'll be releasing fresh […]
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Imagining Joy with James Baldwin and the Kritikos Reading Group
Mason Exhibitions Arlington 3601 Fairfax Dr, Arlington, VA 22201, Arlington VA, VA, United StatesJoin us on Friday, April 11, 12-3pm at Mason Exhibitions Arlington to imagine joy with James Baldwin in the current art exhibition, Nothing Personal: A Collaboration in Black and White. […]
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Poetry Slam & Tour
Join us for an electrifying night of spoken word poetry, where talented poets compete by performing their original works before a live audience and a panel of judges. With each […]
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Poetry Slam & Tour
Join us for an electrifying night of spoken word poetry, where talented poets compete by performing their original works before a live audience and a panel of judges. With each […]
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Milonga del Festival
Embassy of ArgentinaJoin the Pan American Symphony Orchestra's Tango Ensemble for an evening of live tango music and tango dancing at the elegant ballroom of the Embassy of Argentina. Bring your dancing […]
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Run/Walk 5k to Fight PANS/PANDAS
Hains Point 972 Ohio Dr. SW, Washington, DC, United StatesJoin us for The Alex Manfull Fund 5K on Saturday, April 12, in Washington, DC, and support critical research on the debilitating disorders of #PANS #PANDAS! Register now & spread […]
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St. Cloud State University Wind Ensemble
Join the St. Cloud State University Wind Ensemble for an evening of traditional favorites from the concert band repertoire, including "First Suite in E-flat" by Gustav Holst, "Danzón No. 2" […]
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Piano Virtuoso Michelle Cann
3133 Dumbarton Street NW, Washington DC 3133 Dumbarton Street NW, Washington, DC, United StatesIn a triumphant solo return to the Dumbarton stage, we welcome virtuoso and educator Michelle Cann. Praised as “exquisite” by The Philadelphia Inquirer and “a pianist of sterling artistry” by […]
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Bachata y más (Bachata & more)
Glen Echo Park 7300 MacArthur Blvd Glen Echo, MD 20812 7300 MacArthur BLVD, Glen Echo, MD, United StatesGlen Echo Park Partnership for Arts & Culture presents Bachata y más! On Saturday, April 12 come experience the magic of all styles of Bachata, and discover why it's the […]
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DC Small Business Summit & Expo
Walter E. Washington Convention Center 801 Allen Y. Lew Place NW, Washington, DC 20001, Washington DC, United StatesThe DC Chamber of Commerce, in partnership with the District of Columbia Department of Insurance, Securities, & Banking (DISB), will host the 2025 Small Business Summit & Expo: Resiliency During […]
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Profs & Pint DC: When Washington Burned
Penn Social 801 E St NW, Washington, DC, United StatesProfs and Pints DC presents: “When Washington Burned,” a detailed look at the devastating 1814 British attack on the Capitol, with Denver Brunsman, associate professor of history at George Washington University, lecturer at Mount Vernon, and scholar of the American revolution and early American republic. You’ve probably toured several of Washington’s landmarks, but have you […]
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Easter Tour & Candy
Don your favorite Easter bonnet and attire (you could win a prize!) and celebrate spring! Tons of fun for children of all ages. Embark on an exciting self-guided adventure through […]
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Easter Tour & Candy
Don your favorite Easter bonnet and attire (you could win a prize!) and celebrate spring! Tons of fun for children of all ages. Embark on an exciting self-guided adventure through […]
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Easter Tour & Candy
Don your favorite Easter bonnet and attire (you could win a prize!) and celebrate spring! Tons of fun for children of all ages. Embark on an exciting self-guided adventure through […]
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Friday Afternoons with Elizabeth Catlett: Betty y Pancho
A moving portrait of the 50-year marriage of renowned sculptor Elizabeth Catlett and Mexican painter Francisco Mora by their son, filmmaker Juan Mora Catlett. (Betty and Pancho, Juan Mora Catlett, 1998, Spanish with English subtitles, DCP, 60 minutes).
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Dispatched: The Photographic Summons of the Police Radio Antenna Tower
National Gallery of Art, West Building Located between 3rd and 9th Streets along Constitution Avenue NW Washington, DC 20001, Washington, DCBetween the late 1920s and the 1950s, thousands of municipalities across the United States installed one- and two-way police radio systems, each with a dedicated police radio antenna tower, which […]
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Eggstravaganza!
Tudor PlaceJoin us for this annual family-friendly event! Take photos with the Easter bunny, search for Easter eggs, participate in the egg roll down the South Lawn, arts, games, and more. […]
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Tetrapak printmaking with Nina Muys
1675 Wisconsin Ave. NW, Washington, DC 20007Tetrapak is an exciting new way of printmaking that uses recycled cartons of orange juice or chicken stock to create a plate that is very receptive to creating rich lines […]
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Shelby Morgan w/ Jahnel Daliya + Sarah Lightman
The Pocket, 1508 North Capitol St, Washington, DC 20002 1508 North Capitol St, Washington, United StatesAn unforgettable night of live music at the hidden DC landmark hot spot - The Pocket. DC music lovers! Get ready for a night of unforgettable live tunes in the […]
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Back Room Salsa Night
Glen Echo Park 7300 MacArthur Blvd Glen Echo, MD 20812 7300 MacArthur BLVD, Glen Echo, MD, United StatesJoin us Friday, April 18 in the Ballroom Back Room at Glen Echo Park for a sizzling hot night of Salsa presented by Glen Echo Park Partnership for Arts & […]
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Photography Workshop for Teens
Washington Printmakers Gallery 1675 Wisconsin Avenue Northwest, Washington, DC, United StatesThis workshop will touch on the most important aspects of photography, from light to composition, in an effort to start a teen's photography journey! By the end, you should feel […]
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Family Day at Dumbarton Oaks
Join in the Family Day fun on Saturday, April 19, featuring a full schedule of activities, tours and other opportunities for the young and young at heart. Our staff and docents are excited to share the magic and majesty of Dumbarton Oaks with you! On this day, we will host visitors in two timed sessions, […]
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Jazz at The Kreeger | Charlie Ballantine
The Kreeger MuseumIn collaboration with Elijah Jamal Balbed, The Kreeger Museum is honored and thrilled to present Jazz at The Kreeger, a series that furthers our mission to share music across the […]
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Another Horizon: Stephanie Barber’s Cinema
National Gallery of Art, East Building 150 4th Street NW, Washington, DC, United StatesMulti-discipline artist Stephanie Barber is renowned for her playful approach to language and moving image. She returns to the National Gallery this spring to present a program of several new […]
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Capital Book Fest
Ronald Reagan Building and International Trade Center 1300 Pennsylvania Ave., Washington, DC, United StatesJoin us at Woodrow Wilson Plaza on the third Thursday of each month (except in June*) for Capital Book Fest, our pop-up book sale. From 10:00 am – 5:00 pm, […]
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Profs & Pints DC: How the Metro Made Washington
Penn Social 801 E St NW, Washington, DC, United StatesProfs and Pints DC presents: “How the Metro Made Washington,” on the history, impact, and future of our region’s rapid transit system, with Zachary Schrag, professor of history at George […]
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Profs & Pints DC: The Lives and Minds of Potomac Dolphins
Penn Social 801 E St NW, Washington, DC, United StatesProfs and Pints DC presents: “The Lives and Minds of Potomac Dolphins,” with Janet Mann, professor of biology and psychology at Georgetown University and author of Deep Thinkers: Inside the […]
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Tudor Tots: What’s Growing
Tudor PlaceWe’re getting down and dirty. Early learners aged 18 months to four years old and their caregivers will discover the smallest members of our ecosystem and how dirt is made. […]
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On Beauty and the Divine in Ancient Greece: A Conversation with Mary Beard and Hugo Shakeshaft
National Gallery of Art, West Building Located between 3rd and 9th Streets along Constitution Avenue NW Washington, DC 20001, Washington, DCIn this conversation, Mary Beard and Hugo Shakeshaft explore the place of beauty in ancient Greece. They turn to poetry, art, and philosophical texts as well as the built environment and landscape to demonstrate how beauty shaped ancient Greek relations with the divine. Their conversation will bring alive the enduring place of beauty within art’s […]
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Donated books sale
Georgetown Neighborhood Library 3260 R St. NW, Washington, DC, United StatesGiant book sale April 26-27 Thousands of gently used books will be for sale April 26 and 27 at the Georgetown Neighborhood Library, 3260 R St. NW. Saturday: 10-11am admission […]
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Living Earth Festival: Protecting the Elements
National Museum of the American Indian Fourth Street & Independence Ave., S.W., Washington, DC, United StatesLiving Earth Festival: Protecting the Elements Saturday and Sunday, April 26–27, 10 AM–5 PM Oversight of protecting the earth’s natural resources and expansive habitats and ecosystems are taken seriously by […]
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Hungarian Heritage Festival
Experience the Magic of Hungarian culture at the 4th annual Hungarian Heritage Festival on Saturday, April 26, from 12 pm to 7 pm, in McLean, Virginia. Venue: 6801 Old Georgetown […]
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Alice’s Brunch: A Tipsy Turvy Tea Party
Capital One Hall Tysons Corner, VirginiaThis inaugural event will highlight two of DC’s greatest joys: ballet and brunch! Inspired by Edwaard Liang’s ALICE (in wonderland), the event will feature classic British food, unexpected beverages, and […]
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Finding your voice – Art Healing and Life Coaching Workshop
Gallery 16TEN 1610 Wisconsin Ave NW, Washington, USAJoin me for this painting workshop: An evening for healing through expression and creativity. Finding your voice - Art Healing and Life Coaching Workshop with Summer Roshni Bhullar Have you ever felt you want to say something, but you just can’t get the words out? Have you ever felt if only someone would understand what […]
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Exhibit Opening – “Jaguar Moon” & “My Tiny Castles”
Guild51 Gallery 1636 Connecticut Avenue NW, Suite 300, Washington, DC, United StatesIn this exhibit, explore the works of two D.C. artists who, though drawing inspiration from different sources and working in different media, both celebrate the magic and splendor of our […]
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18th annual Kensington Day of the Book Festival
Old Town Kensington Howard Ave, Kensington, MD, United StatesFamily-friendly street festival spanning 3 blocks in the heart of historic Old Town Kensington. Not your average book festival! Now in its 18th year, this festival offers something for everyone! […]
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Jackson Art Center Open Studios
Jackson Art Center 3050 R Street, NW, Washington, DC, DC, United StatesFree event to browse and buy original art by local artists working in studio space in the former Jackson School on R Street, NW.
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Renaissance Sacred Music by the Tallis Scholars
National Gallery of Art, West Building Located between 3rd and 9th Streets along Constitution Avenue NW Washington, DC 20001, Washington, DCDelight in the music of the Tallis Scholars in a concert celebrating spring and the natural world. Program note from the Tallis Scholars The program “Glorious Creatures” is formed around […]
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Profs & Pints DC: A Bird’s-Eye View of the Flu
Penn Social 801 E St NW, Washington, DC, United StatesProfs and Pints DC presents: “A Bird’s-Eye View of the Flu,” on the centuries-long struggle to contain the influenza virus and why it keeps roaring back, with Alexandra M. Lord, […]
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Profs & Pints DC: Trump Versus Free Speech
Penn Social 801 E St NW, Washington, DC, United StatesProfs and Pints DC presents: “Trump Versus Free Speech,” on the current administration’s efforts to impose orthodoxy and stifle dissent, with Stephen Vladeck, professor of law at the Georgetown University […]
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Cancer Support Community Hosts Inaugural Comedy for a Cause fundraiser in Washington, D.C.
The Comedy Loft 1523 22nd St. NW, Washington, DC, United StatesWhat? Cancer Support Community (CSC) is hosting Comedy for a Cause, a benefit event that will harness the power of comedy to celebrate resilience and community while raising funds to help the organization provide vital […]
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VIP Business to Business
Join us for an exclusive VIP Business to Business hot breakfast at O Museum in the Mansion, where industry leaders come together to network, collaborate, and explore new opportunities. Enjoy […]
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VIP Business to Business
Join us for an exclusive VIP Business to Business hot breakfast at O Museum in the Mansion, where industry leaders come together to network, collaborate, and explore new opportunities. Enjoy […]
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Tudor Nights: Echoes of a Playlist
Tudor PlaceImmerse yourself in the musical heritage of Tudor Place by exploring its diverse collection of music-related artifacts. From instruments and sheet music to personal mementos and rare treasures, uncover the […]
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Latin Restaurant Weeks DMV
During Latin Restaurant Weeks (May 2-16), participating restaurants, food trucks, and culinary businesses offer mouth-watering specials for you to enjoy. From delectable prix fixe menus to super sweet deals, it’s […]
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First Friday: May Edition
Community Forklift 4671 Tanglewood Drive, Edmonston, MD, United StatesCelebrate salvage and the community that makes it work! Visit our reuse warehouse for live music, food and drink for purchase, local artists and vendors, a face painter, discounts on […]
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Art Walk in the Park – May
7300 MacArthur Blvd / Glen Echo, MD 20812 7300 MacArthur Blvd / Glen Echo, MD 20812, Glen Echo, MD, United StatesJoin us Friday, June 6 for Art Walk in the Park at Glen Echo Park! Every First Friday, May - August from 6pm - 8pm, the Glen Echo Park Partnership […]
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Project Blackbird Benefit Gala
The Watergate Hotel 2650 Virginia Ave NW, Washington, DC, United StatesYou are invited to the inaugural fundraising gala for PROJECT BLACKBIRD, held on May 2, 2025, at the historic Watergate Hotel in Washington, D.C., during Mental Health Awareness Month. Support […]
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PROJECT BLACKBIRD BENEFIT GALA
The Watergate Hotel 2650 Virginia Ave NW, Washington, DC, United StatesAbout Our Inaugural Benefit Gala You are invited to participate in the inaugural fundraising gala for PROJECT BLACKBIRD. The gala will be held during Mental Health Awareness Month on May […]
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Auction on the Alley
IA&A at Hillyer 9 Hillyer Ct, Washington, DC, United StatesAuction on the Alley. Celebrating 30 years of supporting artists, art institutions, and the community Opening Reception and Bidding Friday, May 2, 6 to 8 pm, duration, 5/2-5/29 Auction Grand […]
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Meditation Class: Embracing Change and Finding Purpose
Kadampa Meditation Center 1200 Canal St SW, Washington DC 20024 1200 Canal Street SW, Washington, DC, United StatesIs it possible to fully embrace our life and all its possibilities? To engage fearlessly with our relationships and careers, welcoming wholeheartedly the challenges that come and turning them to […]
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Borromeo String Quartet with the Verona Quartet
3133 Dumbarton Street NW, Washington DC 3133 Dumbarton Street NW, Washington, DC, United StatesOur 47th season comes to a close with a rare treat. We are delighted to welcome the renowned Borromeo String Quartet with the outstanding rising stars of the Verona Quartet […]
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Galactic Empire
The Miracle Theatre 535 8th Street, Washington, DC, United StatesThe mighty Galactic Empire is coming to Washington DC! Join the galaxy’s foremost progressive technical heavy metal Star Wars cosplay John Williams tribute band as they lay waste to Washington DC, Planet Earth. Prepare for […]
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Arts in Foggy Bottom 2025 Outdoor Sculpture Biennial
842 New Hampshire Ave. NW 842 New Hampshire Ave. NW, Washington, United StatesThe Arts in Foggy Bottom Outdoor Sculpture Biennial runs May 3 through October 25, 2025. The show, Homeland|Hostland, launches on May 3rd at 2pm with a special tour by curator […]
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Book Hill Park Spring Clean Up
Book Hill Park Georgetown, DC, United States9AM to 11:00 AM Saturday, May 3 Corner of Wisconsin and Reservoir Please bring gloves, trowels, clippers, and rakes if you have any Great activity for young kids and for […]
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Meditation Class: Daily Ritual for Inner Peace
Kadampa Meditation Center 1200 Canal St SW, Washington DC 20024 1200 Canal Street SW, Washington, DC, United StatesIn this half day workshop, discover how you can nourish and restore your inner life, as part of your every day routine. In Buddha’s teachings we find special methods that […]
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Picnic Day at The Kreeger Museum
The Kreeger MuseumJoin us in the Sculpture Garden for Picnic Day on May 3rd! Bring your favorite picnic snacks and drinks to celebrate the warm weather. Please bring a picnic blanket or […]
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Guild51 Gallery | Lea Barcus Artist Talk & Needle Felting Demonstration
Guild51 Gallery 1636 Connecticut Avenue NW, Suite 300, Washington, DC, United StatesPlease join us for an afternoon conversation with Lea Barcus, who will share how she transforms found objects into the intricate sculptural collages of “My Tiny Castles,” now on view at Guild51 Gallery. As part of a visual tour she will give of the various materials and techniques she uses in creating “My Tiny Castles,” […]
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Profs & Pints DC: Encountering Cryptids
Penn Social 801 E St NW, Washington, DC, United StatesProfs and Pints DC presents: “Encountering Cryptids,” on the cultural, historical and psychological significance of beings that may exist only in lore, with Joshua Barton, lecturer in English at Virginia […]
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Capital Arts Collective
Woodrow Wilson Plaza, Ronald Reagan Building and International Trade Center 1300 Pennsylvania Avenue NW, Washington, D.C., United StatesCapital Arts Collective will be taking over Wilson Plaza on the first and third Wednesday of every month from 10:00 am - 2:00 pm. Locals and passersby can shop and explore a curated selection of items by the area's most talented creatives, including everything from jewelry, paintings, candles, custom-designed items, home goods, and more. Capital […]
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Capital Arts Collective
Woodrow Wilson Plaza, Ronald Reagan Building and International Trade Center 1300 Pennsylvania Avenue NW, Washington, D.C., United StatesCapital Arts Collective will be taking over Wilson Plaza on the first and third Wednesday of every month from 10:00 am - 2:00 pm. Locals and passersby can shop and explore a curated selection of items by the area's most talented creatives, including everything from jewelry, paintings, candles, custom-designed items, home goods, and more. Capital […]
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Capital Harvest on the Plaza
Ronald Reagan Building and International Trade Center 1300 Pennsylvania Ave., Washington, DC, United StatesOur weekly market, Capital Harvest on the Plaza (CHoP) features plenty of fresh foods and artisanal goods. The market's mission is to foster a sense of community, stimulate economic development and improve quality of life by providing local and sustainably sourced foods and products. Marketgoers can shop seasonal offerings from local purveyors and food producers, […]
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Profs & Pints DC: Trump’s Second Term—An Early Assessment
Hill Center at the Old Naval Hospital 921 Pennsylvania Ave SE, Washington, DC, United StatesProfs and Pints DC presents: “Trump’s Second Term—An Early Assessment,” with Matthew Green, professor of politics at The Catholic University of America and scholar of Congress, federalism, and political parties. With the last day of April marking the end of President Trump’s first 100 days in office, it’s time to plan on a thorough and […]
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2025 JXJ: DC Jewish Film & Music Festival- OPENING NIGHT
Join us for the opening night of the 35th annual JxJ: DC Jewish Film & Music Festival, running May 8-18, 2025. With over 25 film screenings and an incredible lineup of concerts, we have something for everyone! Book your tickets today.
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Townsend House Tour
Townsend Mansion 2121 Massachusetts Avenue Northwest, Washington, DC, United StatesDocent-led tours of an historic DC Beaux-Arts mansion. Complimentary tour, but reservations are required. Groups of four or fewer are welcome. Ages 12+ only. Shorts, jeans, flip-flops, and t-shirts are not permitted. Call (202) 939-1520 by noon on Thursday, May 8, to make a reservation.
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Townsend House Tour
Townsend Mansion 2121 Massachusetts Avenue Northwest, Washington, DC, United StatesDocent-led tours of an historic DC Beaux-Arts mansion. Complimentary tour, but reservations are required. Groups of four or fewer are welcome. Ages 12+ only. Shorts, jeans, flip-flops, and t-shirts are not permitted. Call (202) 939-1520 by noon on Thursday, May 8, to make a reservation.
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Exhibition Tour—Elizabeth Catlett: A Black Revolutionary Artist
National Gallery of Art, East Building 150 4th Street NW, Washington, DC, United StatesExplore the visionary life and art of Elizabeth Catlett: A Black Revolutionary Artist. Catlett put race, gender, and class justice at the center of her work. She made art for the people and focused on the trials and triumphs of Black American and Mexican women. We will discuss the pivotal moments in her eight decade […]
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TEA-riffic Moms: Tea & Tour Program
Celebrate the mothers of Tudor Place with the special mom or mother-figure in your life. Enjoy afternoon tea and a tour of the historic house to learn about the descendants of Martha Washington and the families that they raised.
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Sightlines Saturday Feature Program: 50 Years of SE Asian American Journeys
G Street Lobby, Smithsonian American Art MuseumExperience Sightlines: Chinatown and Beyond, an exhibition showcasing the historical, cultural, and creative connections of Asian Americans to Washington, D.C. And join us every second Saturday of the month for […]
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Guild51 Gallery | Brocha Silvestre Artist Talk on Wildlife Artivism & Street Art
Guild51 Gallery 1636 Connecticut Avenue NW, Suite 300, Washington, DC, United StatesIn this artist talk, Brocha Silvestre shares what he learned about our bio-diverse world during his time living in Bolivia and how this influenced his artistic practices and inspired his current works in Jaguar Moon. Brocha Silvestre, the moniker for Mariano Arrien-Gomez, is a muralist, illustrator, and artivist, who gravitates towards street art as a […]
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Friends of Book Hill Park 25th Anniversary
Addison/Ripley Fine Art 1670 Wisconsin Ave. NW, Washington, DC, United StatesFriends of Book Hill Park Invite you to celebrate our 25th Anniversary and support the Painting of the Historic Trident Fence Join us for Wine and Cheese, Saturday, May 10, […]
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HARPSICHORD CONCERT: Dance Music through the Ages
Live at 10th and G 945 G Street NW, Washington, DC, United StatesAcclaimed harpsichordist Annak performs a wildly creative, highly virtuosic program of dance music from the 17th through 20th centuries. Enjoy stylized dance music of the Baroque, Folies written for courtly […]
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Falsettos
The Keegan Theatre 1742 Church Street, NW, Washington, DC, DC, United StatesHilarious, heartbreaking, and utterly unique, Falsettos is a contemporary musical about family, relationships, bar mitzvahs, baseball and AIDS. When Marvin leaves his wife Trina and son Jason to be with […]
$54 – $64 -
Falsettos
The Keegan Theatre 1742 Church Street, NW, Washington, DC, DC, United StatesHilarious, heartbreaking, and utterly unique, Falsettos is a contemporary musical about family, relationships, bar mitzvahs, baseball and AIDS. When Marvin leaves his wife Trina and son Jason to be with […]
$54 – $64
