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Profs and Pints DC presents: “Trademarks and Tippling,” a look at how trademark law influences what’s in your glass and what it’s called, with Amanda Levendowski, associate professor of law […]
Join the 2023–2024 SAAM Fellows as they present new scholarship on a range of topics and time periods, media and messages. This multi-afternoon program will highlight a new generation of […]
Embark on a mystifying journey where the unseen and unheard stories of espionage come alive! This unique exhibit unravels the mystery of clandestine operations in the most unexpected places: from […]
With her impeccable vocal range and unmatched artistry, Helen Hayes Award winner Roz White (Gee’s Bend) effortlessly brings to life a repertoire of show-stopping numbers and heartfelt ballads with a […]
Join the Smithsonian American Art Museum for a docent-led tour of highlights from the museum’s collection using museum-provided, colorblind correcting glasses that bring the vibrancy of these works to life. […]
Celebrate mom with a glass of champagne (21+) and chocolates as you explore our unique immersive exhibits and search for secret doors. We have over 100 rooms and 80+ secret […]
The Beaux-Arts mansion of Gilded Age heiress Mary Scott Townsend, now home of the private Cosmos Club, 2121 Massachusetts Avenue, NW, will be open for a complimentary tour for a […]
When Walter Reed Army Medical Center was merged with Bethesda Naval Medical Center in 2011, the Shepherd Park campus in Ward 4 began a new era in its storied history. […]
“So compelling is Kissin’s pianism, so fresh his response to even the most familiar phrases, that one hangs on every note... mesmerized by the poetry of his reading.” - The […]
IN Series’ lauded Monteverdi Trilogy continues with the second installation in the cycle. 2024 is the 60th anniversary of the signing of the Gulf of Tonkin Resolution and the start of […]
Together again with National Philharmonic, The Washington Chorus celebrates the sacred choral works of Lili Boulanger, Igor Stravinsky, and Ludwig van Beethoven in “l’Éternel.” Throughout Psalm 24, Symphony of Psalms, […]
The writers of Keegan’s hit hip-hop musical PUSH THE BUTTON present a one-night-only performance of their original two-man show! Nominated for a 2020 Helen Hayes Award for its World Premiere […]
Hyatt Regency Chesapeake Bay Golf Resort, Spa and Marina, is offering a special themed cocktail in celebration of Cinco De Mayo at its Michener’s Library Bar and Lounge. The specialty […]
Profs and Pints DC presents: “Dream Interpretation,” with Richard Bargdill, associate professor of psychology at Virginia Commonwealth University, teacher of courses on dream interpretation and the psychology of creativity, and author of the newly released book A Dreamer's Thought Book: Intriguing Ideas about the Dreaming Process. Get ready for the talk of your dreams. Learn […]
Young learners aged 18 months to 4 years and their caregivers will learn about the vital role bees play in our ecosystem, how their tiny community operates, and visit our […]
Profs and Pints DC presents: “The Buzz on Bees,” a guide to Washington’s busiest residents and how to make them happy at home, with Sam Droege, biologist at the USGS Patuxent Wildlife Research Center, developer of online identification guides to native bees, and guest lecturer at colleges and universities. More than 200 species of wild […]
Tudor Place’s own Rob DeHart and Ianna Recco discuss one of the most unique artworks in the Tudor Place Collection: an eighteenth-century diorama of miniature wax sculptures created by New […]
Hyatt Regency Chesapeake Bay Golf Resort, Spa and Marina is hosting “Walk-In Wednesdays” hiring events every Wednesday between 2 p.m. and 4 p.m. At the events, interested applicants will be […]
Are you struggling with stress, anxiety, depression or sleeplessness? Experience cutting-edge healing methods developed by Mind-Body Medicine pioneer, Dr. Rick Levy. The free clinic starts out with 10-minute psychoeducation of […]
Celebrate a uniquely American art form with Take 5: Jazz at SAAM, a series of free, live performances in the Kogod Courtyard, with Washington DC-based trumpet player, arranger, composer and […]
Profs and Pints DC presents: “The Shores of Tripoli,” on a famous early overseas test of the U.S. Navy, with Abby Mullen, assistant professor of history at the United States […]
Bike to Work Day 2024––Join thousands of area commuters for the free 23rd annual event celebrating bicycling as a fun, low-cost, healthy, and environmentally friendly way to get around! Riders […]
This brand new adaptation based on the beloved children’s novel by Lewis Carroll will take the audience on a delightful journey into wonderland using rod puppets. This one-of-a-kind performance blends […]
Someone visiting Georgetown today may see it as another wealthy enclave in a continuously gentrifying Washington, DC. However, this charming area that boasts high-end shopping and gourmet restaurants has a […]
The highly-acclaimed choral ensemble “The Thirteen” return to Holy Trinity for a concert featuring choral masterworks under the baton of Matthew Robertson. In this program, The Thirteen explores moral beauty […]
Join us on May 18th as the National Chamber Ensemble culminates its season with “Concerto Celebration.” Enjoy several masterworks as NCE performs two famous concertos in an intimate chamber music […]
Join us on May 18th as the National Chamber Ensemble culminates its season with “Concerto Celebration.” Enjoy several masterworks as NCE performs two famous concertos in an intimate chamber music […]
Follow Washington Walks into the woods of western Washington, D.C. on an 11-mile guided hike through forested National Parklands, popping in and out of neighborhoods you know--but via routes you […]
Join us for a one-day, outdoor, family event on Main Street located in Historic Old Town Fairfax City. We will be highlighting Asian heritage through food, arts & craft, education, […]
Join your United States Navy Band for an afternoon of chamber music at the Athenaeum in Old Town Alexandria! As one of their most unique concerts, the Chamber Music Recital […]
An ill-fated artist, an Ambassador's wife, a Baroness, and the most powerful woman in journalism.....What do they all have in common? They were part of the most exclusive club of […]
Robyn Asleson, the Portrait Gallery’s curator prints and drawings, will reveal how the sitters in “Brilliant Exiles: American Women in Paris, 1900–1939” used portraiture to carve out new personal and […]
“One of the most celebrated early examples of jazz and classical music in active synthesis — and also, in celestial terms, one of the most star-crossed.” - WRTI Radio, Philadelphia […]
Profs and Pints DC presents: "The Warrior Queen Who Challenged Rome," a look at how the indigenous peoples of Britain nearly drove Nero's armies from the island, with Jared Kreiner, […]
Curious about American art? Join us for a 30-minute virtual conversation about selected works from the Smithsonian American Art Museum’s collection. This program is presented in American Sign Language (ASL) […]
Profs and Pints DC presents: “The Great American Road Trip,” a look at how long journeys and tales of them have shaped our nation, with Allen Pietrobon, historian and professor […]
Profs and Pints DC presents: “America's Illiberal History,” an unflinching look at the trampling of individual rights as a driving force in our nation’s past, with Steven Hahn, professor of […]
Mortified stars everyday adults sharing their most embarrassingly real teenage diary entries, poems, love letters, and locker notes...in front of total strangers. Hailed as a "cultural phenomenon" by Newsweek, this […]
Join Pattern and Paradox contributor and textile historian Janneken Smucker for insights into the history of Amish quilts and the works featured in SAAM’s exhibition, Pattern and Paradox, that were […]
In the season finale program for its 2023.24 season, The Washington Ballet commissioned internationally acclaimed choreographer Annabelle Lopez Ochoa to curate a special evening, including her lauded 2019 TWB commission, […]
Join Janneken Smucker, professor of history at West Chester University, and Leslie Umberger, curator of folk and self-taught art, for an in-depth tour of SAAM’s exhibition Pattern and Paradox: The […]
Join Janneken Smucker, professor of history at West Chester University, and Leslie Umberger, curator of folk and self-taught art, for an in-depth tour of SAAM’s exhibition Pattern and Paradox: The […]
Join us in the Woven Histories: Textiles and Modern Abstraction exhibition for a conversation with scholar and exhibition catalog contributor Bibiana Obler and Lynne Cooke, exhibition curator. They will discuss […]
Jewelers'Werk Galerie is pleased to present Mostly Air, an exhibition featuring a captivating collection of 100 vessels crafted by internationally acclaimed artist-jeweler Bettina Dittlmann. The show opens on Saturday, May […]
Travel through time on our Georgetown walking tour To put it simply, a walk through Washington’s tony Georgetown neighborhood is a venture through time — of 200-year-old mansions and their […]
In this introduction to botanical dye printing, learn how to extract nature’s textures and colors to print on paper. Working with fresh leaves participants will learn how to make bundles […]
Come and join us at the Free Clinic on Wednesday, June 5, and benefit from a variety of mind-body-spirit modalities. We will have an open-format free clinic where you will […]
Discover how rainbows are made. Tots aged 18 months to 4 years and their caregivers will learn about the colors of the rainbow in a group story time and then […]
This month we’re celebrating Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians and Pacific Islanders with trivia about AANHPI sitters from our collection. From athletes and activists to entertainers and engineers, test your knowledge with our […]
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 […]
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 […]
Blue Point Provision Company at Hyatt Regency Chesapeake Bay Golf Resort, Spa and Marina, has reopened for the summer season. Join us for our popular Thursday Deck Parties for live […]
Spend a deliciously chilling evening with renowned criminologist and serial killer expert, Dr. Scott Bonn, as he takes you inside the minds of the world’s most savage and prolific murderers. […]
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 […]
Join us for an afternoon of presentations and conversations in celebration of our exhibition "Woven Histories: Textiles and Modern Abstraction." This program is organized by the National Gallery’s Center for […]
Celebrate the month of Father's Day -- and tour with Pappy! Indulge in a sip of the rare Old Rip Van Winkle 10-year* bourbon (while supplies last) and immerse yourself […]
Join fellow garden lovers and the Tudor Place garden team and help eradicate invasive species. Learn to identify non-native, invasive species of plants and help the garden team on their […]
Join fellow garden lovers and the Tudor Place garden team and help eradicate invasive species. Learn to identify non-native, invasive species of plants and help the garden team on their […]
The annual DC Day of Archaeology Festival gathers archaeologists from Washington, DC, Maryland, and Virginia together to talk about our local heritage. Talk to archaeologists in person and learn more […]
Come celebrate and bid farewell to Frank Albinder in his final concert as Music Director of the Washington Men’s Camerata featuring a special program of his most cherished pieces for […]
Join Capriccio Baroque for a spectacular concert of music by J.S. Bach performed on a gorgeous German-styled harpsichord. Famed French virtuoso and Gramophone Award winner, Pierre Hantaï, is sure to […]
“One-Woman Wonder” Priyanka Shetty’s THE ELEPHANT IN THE ROOM is a witty, dark comedy about just your typical Indian metalhead and software-engineer-turned-actor who must navigate life as an immigrant arriving in Trump’s America. When Priyanka makes the bold move to defy her family by quitting her IT job and moving to the US to pursue […]
Four programs of films and videos by award-winning LBGTQ+ artists include a weekend of 16mm films by Warren Sonbert, curated and presented by Jon Gartenberg of Gartenberg Media Enterprises; the recent, celebratory and trans-positive epic Orlando, My Political Biography, inspired by Virginia Woolf’s 1928 novel; and the DC premiere of the nonfiction horror ANHELL69 by […]
This Pride Month, Story District presents the fourteenth annual Out/Spoken, a live performance of eight true stories, spotlighting hilarious and poignant experiences from the DMV's diverse LGBTQ+ community. Out/Spoken is not just a performance, it's a celebration of identity, resilience, and love. Through personal narratives, audiences will be immersed in the lived experiences of individuals […]
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 Mason University and producer of the podcast Horrorspiria. Horror was queer long before both Brad and Janet succumbed to the charms of Dr. Frank-N-Further in […]
Once upon a vine, John Jarboe’s aunt revealed that John not only had a twin sister in the womb, but that John consumed her: “You ate her. That’s why you are the way you are.” This was a lot for John to swallow! In this musical shrine to the consumed twin, named Rose, John welcomes […]
Join us in Johnstown, PA, June 6-9, 2024, for an epic celebration of blacksmithing as the Artist-Blacksmith’s Association of North America celebrates its 50th Anniversary. Activities in Johnstown’s Central Park are free and open to the public. Watch the International Team Forging Competition as blacksmiths compete for bragging rights and cash prizes. Kids get a […]
Blue Point Provision Company at Hyatt Regency Chesapeake Bay Golf Resort, Spa and Marina, has reopened for the summer season. Join us for our popular Thursday Deck Parties for live […]
Come join us for 3 fun watercolor sessions with Etai to learn new techniques and unleash your creativity! Thursdays, June 6, 13, 20 2024 6:30-9:00 P.M. 6/13 - PART ONE - Color Theory 6/20 - PART TWO - Brushwork and Textural Effects 6/27 - PART THREE - Washes and Glazing Explore the art of watercolor […]
Join curators and artists for the opening of the Renwick Gallery’s newest exhibition featuring artworks from SAAM’s collection. Grounded in the experiences and perspectives of women of diverse backgrounds, this exhibition provides an alternative, feminist history of American art. Listen to gallery talks from SAAM curator Mary Savig and curatorial assistant Laura Augustin Fox for […]
Broadway Gallery will be introducing Eugenia Mart and her latest artwork in a June art show with a First Friday reception on June 7th from 6-8 pm at Broadway Gallery’s […]
Wolf Trap UNTRAPPED Studio Artists in Concert Friday, June 7 | Doors open 6:30PM Free admission Wolf Trap Opera’s emerging artists perform scenes and arias from this season’s mainstage productions […]
The Gem Miners Shows feature renowned international sellers of collectible gemstones, minerals, beads and jewelry and is one of the first major professional gem shows being held in 2024 in the Baltimore Metro Area this spring season. Additionally included in the lineup of merchandise will be fossils, carvings, crystals, cabochons, tools, findings and much more. […]
With Marissa Jaret Winokur, Laura Bell Bundy and Kerry Butler Saturday, June 8, 7 p.m. $75/$60 senior/$50 MCC tax district residents VIP $100/$85 senior/$75 MCC tax district residents VIP tickets include preferred seating and meet and greet after the show. The 20th anniversary of the original Broadway musical “Hairspray” is here! Reunited for the first […]
TWC brings its season to its stunning conclusion with Elijah Reimagined on Saturday, June 8 at The Kennedy Center Concert Hall. With a vibrant projection design by Camilla Tassi, this concert transforms Mendelssohn’s beloved oratorio Elijah into an immersive visual experience that brings the story of the biblical prophet — as performed by GRAMMY Award-winning […]
Over 165,000 Arab Americans call the D.C. area home. The 20th Anniversary Arab American Comedy Festival is culminating a 10 month tour at the Kennedy Center on June 8th. The […]
Profs and Pints DC presents: “Why I Choose the Bear,” on the habits and virtues of Ursus americanus, with Jennifer M. Mullinax, associate professor of wildlife ecology and environmental science at the University of Maryland and veteran black bear researcher. “Man or bear?” asks a recent viral meme intended to draw attention to the risks […]
Young learners aged 18 months to 4 years and their caregivers will learn all about habitats. Explore the places where animals live at Tudor Place, join in a group story time, sing songs, and create your own craft habitat. All children must be accompanied by an adult. Pre-registration for both child and accompanying adult is […]
Bring a picnic and enjoy live theater on the sprawling South Lawn. The Picnic Theatre Group will present a play adaptation of The Candidate, set in 1972. In this satire of electoral politics in America, the heir of a famous political family is tapped to run a hopeless campaign against a powerful incumbent Senator. Be […]
Join Sitar Arts Center on Wednesday, June 12 at 6:30 p.m. for a conversation with local art curator and rising star Camille Brown, our featured guest for the final installment of the in the 2024 Artists at Work Speakers Series. Artists at Work gives you exclusive, behind-the-scenes access to DC's most exciting arts venues through […]
Commemorating the Summer Solstice, Capital One Café locations are giving out one free handcrafted beverage with a redeemable coupon, per person. https://coffree.capitalone.com/sms/?mc=EV&cid=0pr1dmhrco Guests can also enjoy a Blissbomb Orange Creamsicle donut for $6.00 per donut, which is available at all Cafés while supplies last. In addition to the free coffee, customers visiting their Café can […]
Blue Point Provision Company at Hyatt Regency Chesapeake Bay Golf Resort, Spa and Marina, has reopened for the summer season. Join us for our popular Thursday Deck Parties for live […]
Curious about American art? Join us for a 30-minute in person conversation about selected works from the Smithsonian American Art Museum’s collection. This program is presented in American Sign Language (ASL) with voice interpretation for hearing participants. Smithsonian American Art Museum; Meet in the F Street Lobby Free | Registration required
Thursdays, June 13, 20, 27, 2024 6:30-9:00 P.M. 6/13 - PART ONE - Color Theory 6/20 - PART TWO - Brushwork and Textural Effects 6/27 - PART THREE - Washes and Glazing Explore the art of watercolor and learn new techniques in this class for beginner and intermediate-level painters. Practice watercolor techniques as you explore […]
Three of the top choirs in the country: The Cincinnati Youth Choir, Young Naperville Singers and Allegro Choirs of Kansas City, come together for a choral festival presented by Perform America. Each choir will perform their own selections of music, concluding with an uplifting performance featuring all three ensembles. Experience a variety of music in […]
For more than a decade, summer at Glen Echo Park has been synonymous with our weekly Summer Concert Series, where we present and support local musicians and performers who represent a diverse range of styles, influences, and cultures. Learn More >> June 13 - August 22, 2024 | Every Thursday at 7:30 pm (excluding July […]
Dumbarton and Mt Vernon Place United Methodist Churches are hosting a free Vacation Bible School for kids ages 4-11. Intergenerational programming will include break out time for youth and adults also. JUST Like Me is an inclusive VBS curriculum that will help kids celebrate their identity as God’s beloved creations just as they are! Through […]
Vacation Bible School with Dumbarton United Methodist Church Intergenerational Retreat Weekend Dumbarton United Methodist Church 3133 Dumbarton St, NW June 14th 6 - 8 p.m. Dinner included. Digging In & Growing Deep Worship, Activities & Learning for both kids and adults. Designed for children ages 4 - 11 FREE! With meals!
Capital Book Fest hosts its annual “Children’s Book and Learning Festival” presented by the nonprofit organization Turning the Page. The family-friendly festival will offer a full day of engaging and educational activities, featuring an exciting lineup of local authors from the Children’s Book Guild of Washington, DC and exhibitions from the National Children’s Museum, DC […]
Join local non-profit, Turning the Page, for a day of learning and fun! Co-hosted with the Downtown DC BID and TCMA, we will be in Wilson Plaza outside of the Ronald Reagan Building and International Trade Center for the day. The event is free and open to the public. Meet local authors! Over a dozen […]
Celebrate dad at The Capital Wheel and Flight Deck at National Harbor Father’s Day Weekend, June 15 and 16. Dads can experience The Capital Wheel for FREE, with a paying adult, and check out the spectacular views soaring 180’ feet over the Potomac River in climate-controlled gondolas. Then head over to Flight Deck waterfront lounge […]
Mt. Pleasant Walking Whiskey Tour Join Troy Hughes, local author and a co-founder of the revived pre-Prohibition whiskey brand Mt. Pleasant Club Whiskey for a walking tour that reveals why […]
Jewelers'Werk Galerie is pleased to present Open, Closed, Ajar: The Allegorical Locket, an exhibition featuring new work by artist-jeweler Heather White. The show opens on Saturday, June 15th, with a […]
Someone visiting Georgetown today may see it as another wealthy enclave in a continuously gentrifying Washington, DC. However, this charming area that boasts high-end shopping and gourmet restaurants has a diverse past. At one point African Americans counted for as much as 30% of the Georgetown population. Descendants of enslaved peoples and free black folk […]
An ill-fated artist, an Ambassador's wife, a Baroness, and a codebreaker.....What do they all have in common? They were part of the most exclusive club of power-players in Cold War DC. These amazing women made their mark in a man's world using every tool at their disposal. Tour runs approximately 2 - 2.5 hours. Tickets […]
Through visual art, music, and dance, PORTRAITS represents the vibrant spectrum of sexual, gender, racial, ethnic, and cultural identities in a nine-movement commission combining the work of nine visual artists, nine composers, and nine choreographers, sung by the Chorus and featuring 17th Street Dance.
Profs and Pints DC presents: “Assisted Suicide for Mental Illness,” on a growing practice that raises huge ethical questions, with Mark Komrad, M.D., a psychiatrist and medical ethicist on the teaching faculty of Johns Hopkins and Tulane universities and the University of Maryland. In several European countries, physician-assisted suicide by oral prescription and euthanasia by […]
Skydome Restaurant invites guests to celebrate the Fourth of July with dinner, drinks, and unbeatable views of Washington D.C.’s annual fireworks show. Fireworks Watch Party in the Sky, located in the only revolving rooftop restaurant in the DMV, will offer an elevated all-American buffet dinner featuring seasonal favorites like Summer Greek Pasta Salad and Homemade […]
Framing on a budget and not looking to make a frame by hand from scratch? This class will show you how to turn a cheap frame from a box store like Ikea into something that is archival and can be presented in professional contexts. In this class you will learn how to cut UV glass […]
Grisaille, Verdaccio, Glaze, Impasto, Underpainting and Indirect Painting..... Have you ever seen these techniques referenced in art museums and wondered what they mean? These are various techniques artists have developed throughout history to help make painting difficult subject matters more approachable and allow artists to explore the transparent and sculptural nature of oil paint. In […]
