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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 music and humor to create a new version of a familiar story. Recommended for ages 4+. Run time approximately 50 minutes. Please see our site […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 & […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Profs and Pints DC presents “Medical Research’s Whistleblowers,” a look at abuses in medical studies and how they get exposed, by Carl Elliott, M.D., a bioethicist at the University of […]
Inside a CAMERA OBSCURA: Join photographers as new meets old at an immersive art experience! Step into the fascinating world of a CAMERA OBSCURA at City Tavern. Immerse yourself in the magic of photography as we blend modern techniques with traditional artistry. Meet fellow photographers, share tips, and explore the creative possibilities together. Don't miss […]
Washington, DC: von ammon co is pleased to announce the first major solo exhibition by Africanus Okokon. This is the artist’s first show with the gallery, and will include sculpture, […]
Catch the excitement of the 2024 baseball season with the National Postal Museum’s family festival highlighting the bilingual exhibit Baseball: America’s Home Run. The event will offer fun for all ages with activity stations, crafts, live music, and book read-alouds. American Sign Language interpretation will be provided for the book readings. Enjoy the upbeat sounds […]
The 32nd Annual Giant BBQ Battle celebrates community, unity and inclusiveness and has raised millions of dollars for District charities over the years including the USO, Big Brothers Big Sisters, […]
Saturday, June 22, 2024 11:00 AM- 1:00 PM and Saturday, June 29, 2024 11 am-1:00 pm Objective: Learn the foundational editing abilities of Photoshop Who is this workshop for? This workshop is for anyone interested in learning the absolute basics of photoshop. Although it is designed for photography, any learner will find a good foundation […]
St. John's is proud to celebrate PRIDE and welcomes EVERYONE to enjoy BINGO called by the amazing TULA and REGINA! Come on Saturday, June 22nd at 4:30pm to bid on exciting auction items! Bingo starts […]
Will Call may be picked up at the Box Office as early as 5pm the night of the show.
6 Week Summer Camp for the 10 to 14 with Sadie Randal (They/Them) June 24, 2024 - Aug 2, 2024 (Students are expected to attend for as many days out […]
Join us for a fun-filled 6-week art summer camp with Sadie Randal (they/them), designed for kids aged 10 to 14 - it's gonna be epic! Students will: - Learn the basics of carving linoleum to create various-sized prints - Learn the fun of printmaking - Make something they are proud of - Become storytellers - […]
Profs and Pints DC presents: “The History Behind Bridgerton,” a look at British life at the time depicted in the hit Netflix series, with Amy Froide, professor of history at […]
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 […]
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 […]
Chamber Dance Project, Washington, D.C.’s premiere contemporary ballet company led by award-winning choreographer Diane Coburn Bruning, is pleased to present its highly anticipated June Season: Ramblin’, featuring live performances by the Tony Award®-winning sensation The Red Clay Ramblers Band June 27-29 at Harman Hall. Contemporary ballet meets the rousing, soul-stirring bluegrass and old-time string tunes […]
Interested in learning monoprint techniques? This monoprint workshop introduces participants to the exciting process of monoprinting using acrylic paint and glass surfaces. Inspired by the atmospheric works of Mark Rothko students will explore creating prints in both black and white and color. The workshop emphasizes the creative journey and experimentation in printmaking. Check out our […]
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 […]
Fortnite is one of the famous games that most of us have played for sure. The players love the gameplay that the game offers. In the game, the players must score higher and survive until the last to win the match. The game was developed and published by the Epic Games Store. When the players […]
Welcome to Pride In The Plaza — Montgomery County's annual celebration of diverse LGBTQIA+ communities! Join us on Sunday, June 30th, 2024, from noon to 8 p.m. at Veterans Plaza in Silver Spring for a day filled with fun and festivities. Event participants can enjoy a variety of activities including live music, a resource and […]
