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Join us for an unforgettable night of music, community, and giving back. Grateful Village, a professional Grateful Dead tribute band, will take the stage for an evening benefiting the Organization […]
Music is a force of freedom, resistance, refuge and change. Yet in the digital age, where access feels limitless, artists remain bound by an industry that profits from steaming their […]
In these turbulent times, it is crucial that we develop peaceful minds to enable the emergence of a more harmonious world. The format of this class was designed by Venerable […]
Join us for a day of outdoor fun for the whole family! Try out air rifles, archery, canoeing, fishing, kayaking and more! Learn about American Chestnuts, beekeeping, nature, and conservation […]
Music is a force of freedom, resistance, refuge and change. Yet in the digital age, where access feels limitless, artists remain bound by an industry that profits from steaming their […]
Celebrate Virginia Humanities’ 50th Anniversary during this special Virginia Center for the Book event at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church in Alexandria, Virginia. Join us for an evening with author Bruce […]
Season Opening for the Alexandria Symphony Orchestra featuring guest artist Michelle Cann! Saturday, September 27, 2025 7:30pm at the Rachel M. Schlesinger Concert Hall & Arts Center, 4915 East Campus […]
Join us on Sunday, September 28, 2025 for the Banned Books Festival as we celebrate the authors, readers, and advocates who refuse to be silenced. From family activities to a […]
Welcome to the 2025 Capitol Battle of the Bands! The Capitol Battle of the Bands (Capitol BOTB) is back and bigger than ever, set to electrify SECU Stadium in College Park, Maryland, on Sunday, […]
On September 29 at 1 pm, Georgetown Village is hosting a Mah Jong open house. If you have been wanting to learn how to play, and are interested in joining […]
Lottery opens Monday, September 29, at 10:00 a.m. and closes Thursday, October 2, at noon. A limited number of walk-up tickets are available. Fashion. Photography. Self-expression. You can find all […]
Join us at Lady Madison at Le Méridien Washington, D.C. – The Madison on Tuesday, September 30, from 5–8 PM for Puptails & Puptinis, a special Yappy Hour celebrating National […]
This fall, dLeña by Chef Richard Sandoval invites guests on a captivating culinary and cocktail experience with a special Día de los Muertos menu. From Wednesday, October 1, through Monday, […]
Grand Kickoff: Spicez at the Georgetown Pantry! We’re thrilled to announce that Spicez is now at the Georgetown Pantry every Saturday and Sunday from 10 AM – 3 PM! Step […]
Two days of interactive programming explore the mastery of natural dyeing traditions in Türkiye. Through workshop and show-and-tell sessions, participants will gain a comprehensive understanding of natural dyes, including historical, […]
Poe Baltimore invites you to darken Poe’s chamber door at the 8th annual International Edgar Allan Poe Festival & Awards, taking place October 3–5, 2025. This three-day celebration features Poe-themed […]
María Berrío’s A Sunburst Restrained is the inspiration for this interactive conversation. Join us for a one-hour virtual session and share your observations, interpretations, questions, and ideas about this work […]
Take an “awe walk” through a panoramic landscape. Practice slowing down and activating your senses to the present moment. Explore transcendentalist philosophy and its relationship to awe. During this 90-minute […]
Celebrate 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 […]
Join us at Lady Madison on Friday, October 3rd for Life of a Spritz Girl, a festive listening party for Taylor Swift’s latest album, in partnership with Campari. Sip Aperol […]
PAXCON 2025! Scale Modeling Show & Contest Vendors! Raffle Drawings every hour! Gold, Silver, Bronze open award structure! Food on site from the Ladies Auxiliary Entry fees: Juniors (17 & […]
Salem, NJ is celebrating its 350th anniversary with Lenape guests, Quaker and Underground Railroad reenactors, and live music indoors and outdoors for this day-long event in the historic district of […]
In honor of the exhibition Photography and the Black Arts Movement: 1955-1985, literary activist E. Ethelbert Miller presents on Amiri Baraka’s Black Magic Poetry 1961-1967 and the influence of the […]
The Black Cat Ball is the Official Party of the International Edgar Allan Poe Festival & Awards. This year’s Black Cat Ball is a Mesmeric Masquerade, a triple invocation of […]
Work with Trap Bob, who utilizes digital illustration and animation to share stories and bridge the gap between her message and her audience. You’ll explore both mediums and walk away with inspiration […]
Step into a serene space where art and mindfulness meet. This 75-minute beginner-friendly session invites you to slow down, breathe deeply, and reconnect with yourself—surrounded by the contemplative beauty of […]
An event to advance the cybersecurity workforce through leadership, innovation, and inclusion.
Thursdays, October 9 to November 20. 2025 - 6 to 8 pm This course is designed to help participants get comfortable with drawing, painting and mixed media. Through a series […]
This isn’t fiction. These are true stories from moments when something just felt... off. Someone sees something they can’t explain. A normal night shifts. Suddenly, nothing feels real. That’s what […]
Quilt Show and Artisan Boutique Friday, October 10, 2025 – 9 am to 6 pm and Saturday, October 11, 2025 – 9 am to 4 pm NeedleChasers of Chevy Chase […]
A New World Márquez Guitar Concerto with Pablo Sainz-Villegas, guitar Friday, October 10, 2025 and Saturday, October 11, 2025 7:30 PM at Maryland Hall MUSIC PROGRAM Reinaldo Moya Polo Romanesco […]
Join the DC Chamber Musicians as we launch our 2025-26 season with a collection of beautiful modern and contemporary works. The program lasts 90 minutes, with one 10 minute intermission On the program: Eric Ewazen Roaring Fork Quintet for Wind Instruments Darius Milhaud Suite for Violin, Clarinet and Piano Alan Hovhaness Lake Samish Sergei Prokofiev Flute Sonata in D major The historic Lyceum is located in the heart of Old Town Alexandria. Small lot with limited parking available. Metered street parking generally available. King St. Metro station is about 12 blocks away.
As autumn begins and the air turns crisp, let's gather to honor this season of transition through the art of scroll-making. Using journaling and collage, you’ll create a personal scroll […]
Hear legendary French harpsichordist Pierre Hantaï perform the sumptuous, stately, and oh! so compelling music of G.F. Handel in the elegant, intimate Ballroom of the Embassy of France's La Maison […]
Grammy-nominated artist and bestselling author Jessie Reyez will be in DC on Wednesday, October 15 for a one-night-only book talk at Lincoln Theatre celebrating her latest poetry collection, The People's […]
Join us for a virtual panel exploring the concept of accessibility in urban infrastructure and design. Panelists will discuss urban accessibility as a critical component of city life that impacts […]
"Disarming Girls" tells the extraordinary true story of Hannie Schaft, Truus Oversteegen, and Freddie Oversteegen—three young women who became unexpected heroes of the Dutch resistance in the Nazi-occupied Netherlands. As […]
The National Cryptologic Foundation will host an Education Summit on Cyber Education on Friday, October 17, from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at the Technology Advancement Center (TAC) at 7000 […]
Join the C&O Canal Trust on October 18, from 9:00 am to 12:00 pm, to help preserve and protect the C&O Canal National Historical Park! Volunteers provide critical assistance in […]
Saturday, October 18, 2025 from 10:00 A.M. to 2:00 P.M. and Sunday, October 19, 2025 from 10:00 A.M.– 2:00 P.M. Explore dry point technique to create your monoprint artwork. In […]
Celebrate Away’s Aluminum Edge Collection with free coffee at The Concierge Cafe! The first 20 people to attend will receive a $50 Away gift card + while you’re there, enter […]
Before it was a part of Washington, DC, Georgetown was an independent, bustling port city that boasted thriving trades in many goods, including slaves. At one point African Americans counted […]
The Washington Folk Festival returns this year after a one-year hiatus on October 19, 12noon to 9:00pm. Now a one-day event, expect a jam-packed roster full of dancing, storytelling, and […]
A rarely-discussed crisis in the worldwide Jewish community occurred during the Jewish emigration boom of 1880-1920. Eastern European Jewish girls and young women, desperate to change their circumstances, were being […]
An ill-fated artist, an Ambassador's wife, a spy codebreaker, and the most powerful woman in journalism...What do they all have in common? They were part of an exclusive club of […]
From the creators of the sold out District & Edinburgh Fringe show, Out of My Wheelhouse, comes an answer to the uncertain and ridiculous times we live in. An absurd […]
From October 24-27, visitors of all experience levels are invited to the property’s first-ever Mahjong Weekend with guest instructor Dana Lange, who brings her engaging teaching style to players of […]
The museum quality Seraphym Heirloom Rosaries, Unique Jewelry (in bronze and silver) and spectacular art were introduced in the US over 15 years ago. Artist and jewelry creator Arasely Rios […]
Young artists ages 3-5 and an adult companion are invited to spark their imagination as they explore the paintings, sculpture, and architecture of The Kreeger Museum. This program will include […]
Join us for our annual fall family program, Trick or Treat at Tudor Place. Enjoy treats in the garden, fall themed crafts, a potion (science) activity, face painting and more! […]
We are hosting our annual Book Fair this October and would love to get the word out to the wider Georgetown community. The day will include a book sale, bake […]
Join the National Museum of the American Indian to celebrate the opening of the exhibition "Water's Edge: The Art of Truman Lowe". Visitors are invited to experience the first major […]
Step into autumn with Gentle Giants Draft Horse Rescue at our 4th Annual Fall Festival on Saturday, October 25th — held right on our beautiful working farm, surrounded by our […]
Go behind the curtain with Washington National Opera! It’s World Opera Day, and you’re invited backstage at the Opera House. Take a behind-the-scenes tour, meet the people who bring opera […]
Cedar Lane Unitarian Universalist Congregation and Hindus for Human Rights invite you to a vibrant community celebration Saturday, October 25, 5:00-8:00 pm (doors open at 4:30 pm). Enjoy an evening of music, […]
Saúl Bitrán and Arón Bitrán, violin | Javier Montiel, viola | Álvaro Bitrán, cello Back by popular demand, our season opens with Mexico’s flagship chamber ensemble, the incredible Cuarteto Latinoamericano. […]
You're invited to our Trunk or Treat! Gather at at 12:00 PM in the Cedar Lane UU Culver Street parking lot for an afternoon of festive fun. Come dressed in […]
By Henrik Ibsen, in a new adaptation by Amy Herzog. Directed by János Szász. Drama Desk Award winner for Outstanding Adaptation and recent Broadway sensation, Amy Herzog’s work unearths the […]
Step into the ultimate Halloween celebration at Lady Madison, located inside Le Meridien Washington, DC – The Madison! Our Witching Hour Social promises a night of spooky cocktails, a Halloween-inspired […]
This Halloween celebrate the BOO season on this zany journey around O Museum's secret gardens. Come in costume and have a spooktacular time exploring our secret gardens — decorated special […]
COMEDY MAGIC WITH MARK PHILLIPS LIVE EXPERIENCE THE EXTRAORDINARY – WHERE IMPOSSIBILITY BECOMES REALITY Welcome to the intimate and interactive experience that's transforming sophisticated venues into ground zero for the impossible. […]
Get ready to rock… and bleed! On October 31, Keegan unleashes LIZZIE, the ferocious punk-rock musical that rips the lid off the legend of Lizzie Borden. Fueled by rage, retribution, […]
TEDx MIDATLANTIC RETURNS TO DC NOVEMBER 1 WITH POWERFUL SLATE OF SPEAKERS Producer/Author Kwame Alexander, Author Michael McFaul, Strategist Joe Trippi, and Singer/Songwriter Crys Matthews Top This Year’s List Of […]
Using acrylic paint on glass and gel plates, participants will create expressive prints in both black & white and color. Drawing inspiration from abstract expressionist artists, the process encourages accessing […]
The American University Symphony Orchestra will play a variety of well-known classics from the Romantic era. The program will begin with Hector Berlioz' Hungarian March from "The Damnation of Faust," […]
Sherrilyn Ifill, professor of law and founding director of the 14th Amendment Center for Law and Democracy at Howard University, will deliver a Douglass Center for Leadership Through the Humanities […]
Most artists who try to paint are pretty good at drawing but struggle with the transition between drawing and painting. Fortunately, every artist, even going back hundreds of years, has […]
The future of fashion and textiles calls for both reflection and innovation. As the industry faces the challenges of overproduction, waste and cultural erosion, new opportunities are emerging to rethink […]
2025 marks the 25th Anniversary of Heroines of Washington. More than just an awards gala, this initiative celebrates women who make a meaningful impact beyond their job titles. This year […]
Walk to your neighborhood museum for a fun, family-friendly celebration of art, music, and architecture! This event is free and open to all with live jazz music and art-making activities. […]
DC area's own Davon Moseley (the wildly popular "Royale Eats" TikTok creator) will be at B&N Georgetown talking about his rise to fame and the best comfort food. Come celebrate […]
Come help us celebrate the launch of Davon Moseley's debut cookbook, LET'S GET INTO IT: 130+ Comfort Food Recipes for Novice Cooks. The charismatic and wildly popular food content creator […]
As we celebrate four decades of unwavering dedication to supporting victims of crime, we invite you to join us in this momentous occasion that promises to be filled with inspiration, […]
The National Chamber Ensemble (NCE) launches its 2025–2026 season with Parisian Dreams: Ravel and Saint-Saëns. This elegant evening transports audiences to the glamour and charm of turn-of-the-century Paris in a […]
From the American Revolution to Afghanistan, casualties of war arrive at the Pearly Gates, each one a ghostly witness to the 250-year history of the U.S. Marine Corps. Will these […]
The Gaithersburg Artist Collective's ever-popular, and much anticipated holiday show, "Treasures of the Season", runs from November 4th, 2025 to January 4th, 2026 at our gallery, Artists on Market. This […]
A one-night celebration of JET magazine’s legendary “Beauty of the Week.” Hosted by Chris Murray and special guest Jayne Kennedy at 1310 Kitchen & Bar.
Join us for the Albert H. Small D.C. History Symposium showcasing emerging scholars and their cutting-edge research on Washington, D.C. Held in honor of Mr. Small, who donated his vast […]
Food brings people together but not always how you’d expect. Behind every favorite dish, there’s tension, tradition, chaos, or comfort. Sometimes all of it at once. This show is about […]
A free one-hour talk given by Nikki O'Hagan, a Christian Science Practitioner and Lecturer. Christian Science explains Jesus' healings and teachings, giving us a new understanding of God and enabling […]
Nov.15-16, 2025 DONATED BOOK SALE Sponsored by the Georgetown Library Friends Thousands of high-quality used books for sale 100% newly donated -- no holdovers from other sales, no library culls. […]
Join us for Glen Echo Park’s annual Holiday Art Show & Sale! With so many unique gifts, it’s a great place to shop for everyone on your holiday list! The […]
Join us for 'Cooking for Peace' and transform the way you perceive food! We all know the phrase you are what you eat, but we usually just think of the […]
Before it was a part of Washington, DC, Georgetown was an independent, bustling port city. At one point African Americans counted for as much as 30% of the Georgetown population. […]
In 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 […]
Join us for a moving and memorable evening of music, history, and culture as one of the world’s oldest Ukrainian male choirs takes the stage. For over six decades, the […]
One Night. One Voice. One Cry — Revive Us Lord! Join 10x Grammy nominee Tauren Wells, dynamic worship duo Garett & Kate, pastor/ founder of AWAKE America Dr. Michael Youssef […]
Zoom meeting, free for members of JGSGW. Nonmembers may register to attend for a fee of $10 The author of "How My Grandfather Stole a Shoe and Survived the Holocaust in Ukraine" will discuss the research that went into this new book. Author Julie Masis focuses on the fate of Bessarabian (Moldovan) Jews who were […]
Join us as the DCCO launches its 2025-26 season, themed A World Mosaic, with Musical Hues presenting the following works: - Carl Nielsen Helios Overture - Dmitri Shostakovich Piano Concerto No. 2, May Lim, Piano - Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky Symphony No. 5 Join us afterward for a post-concert reception to celebrate the season launch. Beer, wine, coffee, tea, soft drinks and […]
Join us as the DCCO launches its 2025-26 season, themed "A World Mosaic", with "Musical Hues". On the program:: - Carl Nielsen Helios Overture - Dmitri Shostakovich Piano Concerto No. […]
Join Woodley House for a night at the movies! Our annual Movie Benefit raises critical funds to support Washingtonians who face mental illness and the risk of chronic homelessness. On […]
Watch short films that feature Indigenous stories and perspectives from across the Western Hemisphere. The museum’s Native Cinema Showcase is an annual celebration of the best in Native film. This […]
Join us for a panel discussion featuring artists and Anonymous Was a Woman grant recipients Jae Ko, linn meyers, Joyce J. Scott, and Renée Stout, Gaby Collins-Fernandez, and Anonymous Was […]
Join us for The Hoya’s 105th Anniversary Gala November 22 at Planet Word from 9 p.m. to midnight. Meet current staff, graduates and friends of The Hoya for a night […]
A heart-rending opus by acclaimed Jerusalem-based composer Danny Paller and NYTimes Jerusalem bureau staffer/researcher Myra Noveck, NOVEMBER 4 marks the 30th anniversary of an assassination that radically altered the course of […]
It's easy to forget, but individual artists and galleries are small businesses too! On Small Business Saturday this year, stop by Glen Echo Park to support its resident artists, plus […]
For Day With(out) Art 2025, Visual AIDS announces Meet Us Where We’re At, a program of six videos that forefront the experiences of drug users and harm reduction practices as […]
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