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“We declare you a terrorist…”

Round House Theatre 4545 East West Highway, Bethesda, MD, United States

NAIL-BITING POLITICAL THRILLER “We declare you a terrorist…” By Tim J. Lord Directed by Ryan Rilette & Jared Mezzocchi APR 7 – MAY 8, 2022 | World Premiere Moscow, 2002: […]

Speed Fascinator Workshop with Master Milliner Jenny Pfanenstiel

National Sporting Library & Museum 102 The Plains Road, Middleburg, VA, United States

Jenny Pfanenstiel, Master Milliner and owner of Forme Millinery, instructs participants on how to manipulate feathers, horsehair, flowers, and ribbon to create your own fascinator. Each participant receives a fascinator […]

The National Symphony Orchestra April and May Classical Programs

National Symphony Orchestra

The National Symphony Orchestra Presents Three Classical Programs in April and May Roderick Cox conducts Esa-Pekka Salonen, Sergei Prokofiev, and Maurice Ravel’s Piano Concerto in G major with soloist Hélène […]

Book Discussion and Signing with Author Harlan Ullman

City Tavern Club 3206 M Street N.W., Washington, DC, United States

From the author of "shock and awe”, Dr. Ullman will present his latest and most important book yet. The Fifth Horseman and the New MAD: How Massive Attacks of Disruption […]

Free

National Museum of Women in the Arts honors Maria Grazia Chiuri, Judy Chicago and Mellody Hobson at 2022 Spring Gala

National Building Museum 401 F Street, NW, Washington, United States

National Museum of Women in the Arts honorsMaria Grazia Chiuri, Judy Chicago and Mellody Hobsonat 2022 Spring Gala WHATNational Museum of Women in the Arts’ 2022 Spring GalaOn Friday, April 8, 2022, the National Museum of Women in the Arts (NMWA) hosts its annual black-tie gala, made possible by Dior. This year’s gala will honor Dior’s […]

Washington DC/Virginia Franchise Show – Free Tickets

Dulles Expo Center 4320 Chantilly Shopping Center Chantilly, Virginia 20151 Dulles Expo Center 4320 Chantilly Shopping Center Chantilly, Virginia 20151, Chantilly, VA, United States

Washington Franchise Show - Free Tickets Saturday April 9 from 11:00AM – 5:00PM Sunday April 10 from 11:00 AM-4:00PM (*Safety Precautions in Effect*) GET FREE TICKETS HERE: https://thebizex.net/washington-dcvirginia-franchise-show-april-2022-organic/ Your only […]

Free

Washington D.C./Virginia Franchise Show – Free Tickets

Dulles Expo Center 4320 Chantilly Shopping Center Chantilly, Virginia 20151 Dulles Expo Center 4320 Chantilly Shopping Center Chantilly, Virginia 20151, Chantilly, VA, United States

Washington Franchise Show - Free Tickets Saturday April 9 from 11:00AM – 5:00PM Sunday April 10 from 11:00 AM-4:00PM (*Safety Precautions in Effect*) GET FREE TICKETS HERE: https://thebizex.net/washington-dcvirginia-franchise-show-april-2022-organic/ Your only […]

Free

Washington D.C./Virginia Franchise Show – Free Tickets

Dulles Expo Center 4320 Chantilly Shopping Center Chantilly, Virginia 20151 Dulles Expo Center 4320 Chantilly Shopping Center Chantilly, Virginia 20151, Chantilly, VA, United States

Washington Franchise Show - Free Tickets Saturday April 9 from 11:00AM – 5:00PM Sunday April 10 from 11:00 AM-4:00PM (*Safety Precautions in Effect*) GET FREE TICKETS HERE: https://thebizex.net/washington-dcvirginia-franchise-show-april-2022-organic/ Your only […]

Free

Enchanted Rhapsody with the National Cherry Blossom Festival

WHAT: National Cherry Blossom Festival Official Event, Enchanted Rhapsody: Don’t miss a starlit night listening to a live set of Taylor Swift versus Queen songs performed by the Edgewood String Quartet to welcome in the bliss of springtime and the beauty of the cherry blossoms. Specialty drinks and food will be available for purchase from […]

In Concert with the Navy Band and Eighth Blackbird

Rachel M. Schlesinger Concert Hall 4915 East Campus Drive, Alexandria, VA, United States

The United States Navy Band is thrilled to return to Rachel M. Schlesinger Concert Hall for a special collaboration with the dynamic, Grammy Award-winning sextet, Eighth Blackbird. Together, we will […]

Free

Holy week with National Presbyterian Church

National Presbyterian Church 4101 Nebraska Ave. NW, Washington, DC, United States

Join us this April 10-15 as we journey through Holy Week and commemorate Jesus’s sacrifice for our salvation! All our events are both in-person and online at nationalpres.org. Palm Sunday, […]

DC Wedding Experience

Dulles Expo Center WA, United States

Meet the most talented and trusted wedding professionals in the D.C. area. Have fun and get inspired while you plan your special day. The Wedding Experience in Fairfax brings together […]

$15.00

Profs & Pints DC: Fairy Tales as American Scripture

The Bier Baron Tavern 1523 22nd Street Northwest, Washington, DC, United States

Profs and Pints DC presents: “Fairy Tales as American Scripture,” a look at how classic European stories of imaginary beings and lands guide our nation and its people, with Kate […]

$2 – $12.

The National Museum of Women in the Arts x Micaela Cianci

National Museum of Women in the Arts 1250 New York Avenue NW

WHATNMWA xChange: NMWA X Micaela CianciThe National Museum of Women in the Arts (NMWA) monthly talk show connects viewers to the museum and its mission to champion women artists. On […]

Profs & Pints DC: Ukraine and Russia—The Long-Term View

Church Hall

Profs and Pints DC presents: “Ukraine and Russia—The Long-Term View,” a look at centuries of volatile relations between two nations now at war, with Eric Lohr, professor history at American […]

$2 – $12.

COME FROM AWAY at the National Theatre

The National Theatre 1 Freedom Plaza, Washingtonq, DC, United States

COME FROM AWAY APRIL 12-17, 2022 Broadway’s COME FROM AWAY is a Best Musical winner all across North America! This New York Times Critics’ Pick takes you into the heart […]

Historic Preservation and Affordable Housing Panel

Virtual

How can old buildings serve new purposes? How can preserving old buildings promote social good in communities? Join Isabel Thornton, Executive Director of Restoration Housing, and Alyssa Frystak of PlaceEconomics […]

Triveni

Sixth & I Synagogue 600 I St NW, Washington, D.C., United States

Zakir Hussain, tabla Jayanthi Kumaresh, veena Kala Ramnath, Carnatic violin Thursday, April 14, 8pm Sixth & I A hallmark of tabla maestro and Washington Performing Arts audience favorite Zakir Hussain’s iconic career has been his groundbreaking work in fostering musical dialogues between Hindustani (North Indian) and Carnatic (South Indian) music. The title of this performance […]

Creating for a Cause: NFTs for Ukraine 

Virtual

Philadelphia-Based Artist’s NFT Auction Benefits Ukrainian Refugees & Pays Homage to World’s Youngest Peace Ambassador 100% of Net Proceeds from Online Auction (April 15-29) to be Donated to Non-Profits   Philadelphia-based artist Dori Desautel Broudy, known for her mission-driven artwork, will delve into the NFT art world with an unprecedented two week online auction whose purpose […]

Architecture Tour of Dumbarton House

Dumbarton House 2715 Q Street Northwest, Washington, DC, United States

April is National Architecture Month! Celebrate by learning about how Dumbarton House and its surrounding landscape have changed since it was built in 1799. Explore what it means to be […]

Easter with National Presbyterian Church

National Presbyterian Church 4101 Nebraska Ave. NW, Washington, DC, United States

Rejoice with National Presbyterian Church in the resurrection of our Lord! Celebrate the Lord’s triumphant resurrection with us on April 17, Easter Sunday at worship in-person and online at 8:30, […]

Easter at Dumbarton UMC

Dumbarton United Methodist Church 3133 Dumbarton St. NW, Washington, DC, United States

Celebrate Easter with joyful music and wonderful singing

Free

FORTY+ PROJECT: Jane Franklin Dance

Theatre on the Run 3700 S. Four Mile Run Dr., Arlington, VA, United States

*Explore movement and performance in a creative project Forty+ Projects explore movement and performance technique within a creative premise. Get invaluable health benefits from exercise including improved strength, physical function. Forty+ meets weekly, in-person at 3700 S Four Mile Run Drive. Each project celebrates the collective creativity of people past the age of 40 and […]

$160

Profs & Pints DC: Inside Pirates’ Taverns

Church Hall

Profs and Pints DC presents: “Inside Pirates’ Taverns,” a look at the crucial role that bars catering to pirates and smugglers played in the Atlantic economy and the colonization of the New World, with Jamie L.H. Goodall, professor of history at Southern New Hampshire University and author of Pirates of the Chesapeake Bay. Historians of […]

$2 – $12.

NEWSBASH RETURNS FOR 12th ANNUAL BREAST CANCER FUNDRAISER BENEFITING BREAST CARE FOR WASHINGTON

Pearl St. Warehouse

NEWSBASH RETURNS FOR 12th ANNUAL BREAST CANCER FUNDRAISER BENEFITING BREAST CARE FOR WASHINGTON More Than 30 Female DC Newswomen Come Together for Night of Cocktails and Community at Pearl Street Warehouse WASHINGTON, DC (3/29/22) – NewsBash, the event founded by a collective of the Washington area’s top female news anchors across every network, announces the 12th annual […]

AwesomeCon 2022

SAVE THE DATE: 6/3 – 6/5: AWESOME CON 2022 Washington, D.C. (April 14, 2022) – Over 50,000 fans of comics, technology and science, television and film, custom art, and over-the-top cosplay will gather for the ninth annual celebration of geek culture at Awesome Con. The iconic three-day pop culture convention presented by LeftField Media returns […]

National Museum of the American Indian Presents “Raven and the Evolution of Glass Artist Preston Singletary” May 7 and 8

Visitors can join acclaimed artist Preston Singletary at the Smithsonian’s National Museum of the American Indian May 7 and 8 and hear him discuss his art, his evolution as an artist and the inspiration for the exhibition “Preston Singletary: Raven and the Box of Daylight,” which is on view at the museum in Washington, D.C., […]

2022 Washington Award

Evermay Estate 1623 28th St NW, washington, DC, United States

Since its inception in 2001, the Washington Award has recognized talented artists in the fields of music, dance, and visual arts. This year, in a renewed commitment to support our local community, applicants must show that they are either a resident of the greater Washington, DC area or that their work will be presented in […]

Tudor Tots: What Do Worms Do?

Tudor Place

Dig into the world of worms and how they help make a garden beautiful! Perfect for young learners aged 18 months to 4 years and their caregivers, Tudor Tots is all about story time, craft and songs.

$5

Homeschool History Days: Bygone Games

Dumbarton House 2715 Q Street Northwest, Washington, DC, United States

Introduce students to our nation’s past! Through hands-on programming at Dumbarton House, homeschool students ages 5-12 are invited to “travel back in time” 220 years and explore the early history of Washington D.C. Each program includes an interactive tour of the museum, snack, and an activity. April 20: Bygone Games With a scavenger hunt, students […]

$5 – $7

Homeschool History Days

Dumbarton House 2715 Q Street Northwest, Washington, DC, United States

Introduce students to our nation’s past! Through hands-on programming at Dumbarton House, homeschool students ages 5-12 are invited to “travel back in time” 220 years and explore the early history […]

$7

Membership Focus Group

Tudor Place

College students are invited to share their ideas for a new membership program launching in August 2022. Snacks and drinks will be provided. Members: Free | Non-members: Free

Dumbarton at Dusk: Storytelling

Dumbarton House 2715 Q Street Northwest, Washington, DC, United States

Experience Dumbarton House in a whole new light and explore the power of storytelling in this after-hours drop-in program. Join your friends and neighbors as we listen to Taylor Carson, […]

Free

Happy What Ever Happens

Kadampa Meditation Center 1200 Canal St SW, Washington DC 20024 1200 Canal Street SW, Washington, DC, United States

April Thursday GP Series Happy Whatever Happens Each and every one of us has the capacity to keep a peaceful mind even when things go wrong. Unfortunately, some mental habits, such as irritation and discouragement, can make us feel unhappy and stressed when facing difficulties. In this series Gen Demo will explain how to gain […]

$6 – $12

Living Earth Festival: Saving Sacred Spaces

National Museum of the American Indian Online 4th St SW, Washington D.C., Washington DC, United States

Panel Discussion and Film Screenings Across the country, sites sacred to Indigenous communities are at risk due to environmental changes, population growth, tourism, and natural resource extraction. As part of the museum’s Living Earth celebrations, several community members discuss their efforts to protect sites of cultural significance. Dr. Rosita Kaaháni Worl (Tlingit) talks about X’unáxi, […]

Free

The Boro Kite Fest

The Boro

WHAT: The Boro, Tysons’ premier destination for luxury urban living in the heart of Northern Virginia, is hosting its first-ever Kite Fest to welcome the new season and warmer days ahead! On Saturday, April 23, join friends and family for a colorful afternoon under blue skies and sunshine with kite activities and flying demonstrations across […]

Youth Invasion

The GenOUT Youth Chorus returns for their annual concert, Youth Invasion. Under the direction of C. Paul Heins, the concert will feature special guest Mosaic Harmony, the Virginia based community choir focused on diversity and inclusion. Youth Invasion April 23, 2022 at 3PM THEARC Theater 1901 Mississippi Ave SE April 24, 2022 at 3PM (ASL) […]

Free

BARBER & BRAHMS – Resilience

Rachel M. Schlesinger Concert Hall and Arts Center 4915 East Campus Drive, Alexandria, VA, United States

BARBER & BRAHMS – Resilience James Ross, Music Director Dylana Jenson, violin Saturday, April 23, 2022 at 7:30 p.m. Rachel M. Schlesinger Concert Hall and Arts Center On April 23, violinist Dylana Jenson sparks joy with her rendition of Barber’s Violin Concerto. ASO presents Brahms’ First Symphony and Brian Prechtl’s Tribute featuring students from Sympatico […]

$20 – $85

GenOUT YOUTH INVASION

MLK Library 901 G St. NW, Washington, DC, United States

GenOUT YOUTH INVASION April 24, 2022 MLK Library Tickets: $25 (free for 18 and under.) GMCW’s GenOUT Youth Chorus returns for their annual concert, Youth Invasion. Under the direction of […]

$25

Flower Power Girl Scout Workshop

Dumbarton House 2715 Q Street Northwest, Washington, DC, United States

In our brand new Flower Power workshop, Juniors will learn about the science and language of flowers by exploring Dumbarton House’s museum and garden! Juniors will learn about the parts […]

Walking Tour: Dumbarton House Landscape

Dumbarton House 2715 Q Street Northwest, Washington, DC, United States

This tour explores the historic property and the 8-acre urban farm that once surrounded the home. Tour guide Dwane Starlin will lead a deep dive into the plants, historic and […]

$20

BARBER & BRAHMS – Resilience

George Washingon Masonic Memorial 101 Callahan Drive, Alexandria, VA

BARBER & BRAHMS – Resilience James Ross, Music Director Dylana Jenson, violin Sunday, April 24, 2022 at 3:00 p.m. George Washington Masonic Memorial On April 24, violinist Dylana Jenson sparks joy with her rendition of Barber’s Violin Concerto. ASO also presents Brahms’ First Symphony, inspired by Beethoven and 20 years in the making. Masks are […]

$20 – $65

Profs & Pints DC: Uncovering the Cold War

The Bier Baron Tavern 1523 22nd Street Northwest, Washington, DC, United States

Profs and Pints DC presents: “Uncovering the Cold War,” a look at discovered truths about the decades-long superpower conflict and what they tell us about its potential return, with James […]

$2 – $12.

WONDER

Atlas Performing Arts Center 1333 H Street NE, Washington, DC, United States

In a triumphant return to the stage after the pandemic, Moveius Contemporary Ballet offers three compelling dance works inspired by phenomena that elicit a sense of wonder: the cosmos, nature, and music. Diana Movius’ powerful choreography blends contemporary athleticism with ballet technique, highlighting the strength of the company’s DC-based professional dancers. The show opens with […]

$25

Eden

Strathmore

Joyce DiDonato, mezzo-soprano il Pomo d’Oro Sunday, April 24, 7pm The Music Center at Strathmore Famed for a “presence felt with immediacy—vocally, viscerally, and with virtuosic impact” (Opera Today), Joyce DiDonato returns to Washington Performing Arts with a new, visionary passion project: Eden. Weaving together elements of theater and music—including works by Handel, Ives, Gluck, […]

Hosting the Holy Ghost: Ayahuasca, the Virgin Mary, and God Consciousness In the Shamanic Realm

3133 Dumbarton Street NW, Washington DC 3133 Dumbarton Street NW, Washington, DC, United States

Join Lindsay MacDougall, a licensed acupuncturist, for a critical look at religion and spirituality in acupuncture theory. She will also recount her shamanic experience with the Santo Daime, a spiritist community that began in the Amazon with worship services based on Roman Catholic liturgy but using ayahuasca, a psychoactive brew legal in the U.S. for […]

Free

Profs & Pints DC: How Putin Speaks

The Bier Baron Tavern 1523 22nd Street Northwest, Washington, DC, United States

Profs and Pints DC presents: “How Putin Speaks,” an analysis of what the Russian leader’s words reveal about his thinking and motives, with Ksenia Turkova, linguist, Voice of America journalist, […]

$2 – $12.

Profs & Pints DC: Titanic Mistakes

Church Hall

Profs and Pints DC presents: “Titanic Mistakes,” an in-depth analysis of what doomed the famous ship, with Vincent Brannigan, professor emeritus of the University of Maryland's Clark School of Engineering. When the RMS Titanic sank on April 15, 1912, many blamed bad luck in the form of an iceberg in its path on its maiden […]

$2 – $12.

Crossings

Studio Gallery

MICHELINE KLAGSBRUN CROSSINGS New mixed media work April 27- May 21, 2022 Reception: May 7, 3-6 pm. Klagsbrun’s latest exhibition expands on her acclaimed vision of Night Boats as shown in 2021. Wall-hung mixed-media work will be displayed together with a new fleet of Night Boat sculptures, addressing the notion of a fraught crossing from […]

Free Expression Awards hosted by The Freedom Forum

The Anthem 901 Wharf St SW, Washington, DC, United States

On Thursday, April 28, at The Anthem in Washington, D.C., Freedom Forum will host the 2022 Free Expression Awards, a gala event celebrating the First Amendment and outstanding champions of free and fearless expression. Comedian and […]

All Aboard Our Heritage: Celebrating the Return of the Canal Boat

C&O Canal 3630 Water St NW, Washington, DC

All Aboard Our Heritage: CELEBRATING THE RETURN OF THE CANAL BOAT! Thursday, April 28, 6:00-8:00 pm The Georgetown Heritage Board of Directors, and co-chairs Heather Muir Johnson and Brooke Stroud, invite you to join us, along with our partners from the National Park Service, the District of Columbia, and the Georgetown BID, in commemorating the […]

Pink Tie Dinner Party

Ronald Reagan Building and International Trade Center 1300 Pennsylvania Ave., Washington, DC, United States

National Cherry Blossom Festival Invites Guests to Celebrate Spring in Style at the Pink Tie Dinner Party Fundraiser  Tickets on sale now for annual party with a purpose  Washington, D.C.  – Toast to the Festival season and celebrate spring in style during the National Cherry Blossom Festival’s Pink Tie Dinner Party, on Thursday, April 28, 2022 at 6:30 PM returning to the Ronald Reagan Building […]

Plays from the Front Lines: A Fundraiser for Ukraine 

Theater J 1529 16th Street NW, Washington, DC, United States

(Washington, DC) – Theater J and Mosaic Theater, both located in Washington, DC, are collaborating to produce an evening of short Ukrainian plays benefiting Ukrainian charities. The in-person event, consisting of readings of short contemporary plays, will be held on Thursday, April 28, 2022, at 8:00 pm at the Edlavitch DC Jewish Community Center (1529 16th Street NW, Washington DC). The […]

11th UCG Edition on Pharmaceuticals & Pharmacy Networking Conferences

Holiday Inn Dubai Al Barsha 1 Sheikh Zayed Road, Dubai, UAE, Dubai UAE, United Arab Emirates

Greetings. We are organising the 11th Global Pharmaceuticals & Pharmacy Networking Conferences on April 29-30, 2022 in Dubai, UAE & Online. The Pharma Conference revolves around the theme – “Discover the World of Pharmaceuticals.” The Utilitarian Conferences Gathering OCM would like to invite Pharmacists, experts, professors, students, practitioners, medical specialists, clinical scientists, technologists and other […]

$399

Reveal of the winner of the 2022 Outwin Boochever Portrait Competition and preview of “The Outwin 2022: American Portraiture Today”

National Portrait Gallery 8th and F Streets NW, Washington, DC, United States

WHAT:          Reveal of the winner of the 2022 Outwin Boochever Portrait Competition and preview of “The Outwin 2022: American Portraiture Today”   WHEN:          Friday, April 29 10–11:30 a.m.                         WHERE:       Smithsonian’s National Portrait Gallery Eighth and G streets N.W.                                                 WHO:            Kim Sajet, director of the National Portrait Gallery Taína Caragol, curator of painting, sculpture, and Latinx art and […]

19th Annual Georgetown French Market

Georgetown

Our 19th annual Georgetown French Market is this Friday, April 29 - Sunday, May 1 (10 am - 5 pm on Friday & Saturday, and 12 pm - 5 pm on Sunday). The free event is located along Wisconsin Avenue between O Street and Reservoir Road in the Book Hill section of Georgetown. More than […]

Cadette: Tudor Trees

Tudor Place

Discover the history of the trees, what trees teach us about the past and earn your Trees badge.

$10

Teddy Bear and Doll Tea

Dumbarton House 2715 Q Street Northwest, Washington, DC, United States

Bring the whole family to Dumbarton House for an outdoor tea! Bring a picnic blanket and your favorite doll or teddy bear to enjoy individually packaged, tea boxes. Tea boxes […]

$25

Maryland Day

University of Maryland, College Park 7736 Baltimore Ave, College Park, MD

Maryland Day returns to College Park! The University of Maryland invites you to unlock a world of learning, discovery and exploration at Maryland Day. Take part in hundreds of family-friendly events and interactive exhibits during a daylong celebration and inspiring journey across campus. The University of Maryland is hosting our largest community outreach event, Maryland […]

Free

Maryland Day

University of Maryland, College Park 7736 Baltimore Ave, College Park, MD

Maryland Day returns to College Park! The University of Maryland invites you to unlock a world of learning, discovery and exploration at Maryland Day. Take part in hundreds of family-friendly events and interactive exhibits during a daylong celebration and inspiring journey across campus. The University of Maryland is hosting our largest community outreach event, Maryland […]

Free

Maryland Day

University of Maryland, College Park 7736 Baltimore Ave, College Park, MD

Maryland Day returns to College Park! The University of Maryland invites you to unlock a world of learning, discovery and exploration at Maryland Day. Take part in hundreds of family-friendly events and interactive exhibits during a daylong celebration and inspiring journey across campus. The University of Maryland is hosting our largest community outreach event, Maryland […]

Free

3rd Annual Chevy Chase Fine Art Festival

Shops at Wisconsin Place 5310 Western Avenue Northwest, Chevy Chase, Md, FL, United States

Howard Alan Events is proud to bring the nation’s top artists to Chevy Chase / Washington, DC. Located along the pedestrian-friendly walks of the Shops at Wisconsin Place, visitors will have the opportunity to discover handmade-in-the-USA, original works of art across every medium. HAE's careful vetting process ensures the finest and most diverse offerings of […]

Free

Carousel Day at Glen Echo Park

Glen Echo Park 7300 MacArthur Blvd Glen Echo, MD 20812 7300 MacArthur BLVD, Glen Echo, MD, United States

Join us for a festival event in celebration of Glen Echo Park's 101-year-old Dentzel Carousel as it opens for the season! In addition to riding the carousel, families are welcome to enjoy many other FREE activities throughout the Park, including live music & performances, kids' arts & crafts, open artist studios & galleries, and lots […]

Free

Danilo Pérez’s Global Messengers

Sixth & I Synagogue 600 I St NW, Washington, D.C., United States

Saturday, Apr 30, 8pm Sixth & I The “effortlessly hip” (Guardian), Grammy-winning jazz pianist and UNESCO Artist for Peace Danilo Pérez unites his twin passions of music and humanitarianism in this international sextet. The Panamanian-born Pérez and his bandmates—hailing from Palestine, Greece, and Jordan—contribute their respective cultural learnings and personal experiences with the goal of […]

National Museum of American History May Events

national Museum of American History 1300 Constitution Ave NW, Washington, DC, Washington D.C., United States

"Becoming Chinese American"New Perspectives case outside "Girlhood (It's complicated)"Closing June 28Second Floor, East  Chinese American Virginia Lee wore the vest and trousers on display in the early 1900s. Born in […]

Movies on the Potomac

National Harbor Intersection of Waterfront St. & St. George Blvd, National Harbor, MD, National Harbor, MD, United States

NATIONAL HARBOR, Md., March 30, 2022—National Harbor brings back its popular Movies on the Potomac series from May 1 through September 30. Every Thursday (“date night”) at 7 p.m. and Sunday (“family night”) at 6 p.m. guests are invited to gather in front of the Plaza Screen on the waterfront to watch recent releases and classic […]

Profs & Pints DC: The Democratic Party’s Path

The Bier Baron Tavern 1523 22nd Street Northwest, Washington, DC, United States

Profs and Pints DC presents: “The Democratic Party’s Path,” a look at how it prevailed in past elections and could dominate again in the future, with Michael Kazin, professor of […]

$2 – $12.

The Salvation Army Women’s Auxiliary Fashion Show & Designer Scarf Extravaganza

Chevy Chase Club 6100 Connecticut Avenue, Chevy Chase, MD, United States

This event is to raise funds and awareness for young displaced mothers and their children who reside in the Turning Point Center for Women and Children located in Washington, D.C. Mothers ages 18-28 are accepted into the program. Typically, these mothers have aged out of the foster care system or have been turned out into […]

$1 – $5000

Toast to Teachers – Teacher Appreciation Week Celebration

My Cake Theory, 325 7th St SE, Washington, DC, 20003 My Cake Theory, 325 7th St SE, Washington, DC, 20003, Washington DC, DC, United States

A celebration of all things teacher exclusively for administrators, school leaders, and educators. The event will include complimentary champagne and cupcakes. The event takes place from 4 pm - 6 pm. The champagne toast will occur at 5 pm.

Free

Local 1196: A Steelworkers Strike – A Special May Day Event

Goethe-Institut Washington 1377 R Street NW, Ste. 300, Washington, DC, United States

On May 3, join us for a new documentary film about what happens when one steel union chooses to fight back. In March of 2021, the steelworkers of USW 1196 […]

Free

Profs & Pints DC: Black Barber Shops—a Social History

Church Hall

Profs and Pints DC presents: “Black Barber Shops—a Social History,” an exploration of the shifting and vital roles such institutions have played in American civil society, with Quincy T. Mills, associate professor of History at the University of Maryland and author of Cutting Along the Color Line: Black Barbers and Barber Shops in America. Before […]

$2 – $12.

The Power of Female Art and Friendship: Remedios Varo and Camille Claudel in The Sculptress

Virtual

WHATThe Power of Female Art and Friendship: Remedios Varo and Camille Claudel in The SculptressJoin the National Museum of Women in the Arts (NMWA) and the ExPats Theatre for an exploration of Marilyn Millstone’s award-winning play The Sculptress. Actors will read scenes, directed by Karin Rosnizeck, and a discussion with the playwright will follow. The Sculptress depicts a fictional friendship between the […]

Tudor Nights: Much Ado about Hunting

Tudor Place

See clothing, artworks and accessories that express the family’s interest in the recreational sport of hunting.

$25

Tudor Nights: Much Ado about Hunting

Tudor Place

See clothing, artworks and accessories that express the family’s interest in the recreational sport of hunting.

$25

Tudor Nights: Much Ado about Hunting

Tudor Place

See clothing, artworks and accessories that express the family’s interest in the recreational sport of hunting.

$25

Pop Up Grocer in DC

Union Market District

Reaching out today on behalf of Pop Up Grocer to share that the experience-first grocery store is coming to Washington, DC this spring! From May 6th to June 5th, Pop Up Grocer will be open for IRL shopping at Union Market (1262 5th Street NE, Washington, DC 20002) with over 120 emerging brands and 400 […]

Capital Harvest on the Plaza (CHoP)

Ronald Reagan Building and International Trade Center 1300 Pennsylvania Ave., Washington, DC, United States

Capital Harvest on the Plaza (CHoP) farmer’s market reopens Friday, May 6 for its 14th season. The market will offer fresh and seasonal fruits, vegetables, plants, and animal proteins along […]

Free

The Tea: Cecily

Virtual

WHATThe Tea: CecilyJoin the National Museum of Women in the Arts (NMWA) for The Tea, a series of virtual live performances by women musicians. DC-based vocalist and songwriter Cecily is known for her agile soprano and honest lyrics. Her sound is rooted in deep appreciation for mid-century soul and jazz, 90s R&B and re-imagined folk music. Over […]

Then and Now Tour – Dumbarton House’s 90th Anniversary!

Dumbarton House 2715 Q Street Northwest, Washington, DC, United States

In honor of the 90th anniversary of the museum’s opening in 1932, join Dumbarton House staff as we travel back in time during this virtual tour to see how the […]

A Buddhist Perspective on Self and Other

Kadampa Meditation Center 1200 Canal St SW, Washington DC 20024 1200 Canal Street SW, Washington, DC, United States

Our sense that we are an island, an independent, self-sufficient individual bears no relation to reality. It is closer to the truth to picture ourselves as a cell in the vast body of life, distinct yet intimately bound up with all living beings. Relationships make up the fabric of our life…wherever we turn, we are […]

$7.50 – $15

Raven and the Evolution of Glass Artist Preston Singletary

National Museum of the American Indian Fourth Street & Independence Ave., S.W., Washington, DC, United States

Join us in person. Meet renowned Tlingit artist Preston Singletary, who will talk about his art and evolution as an artist, and his inspiration for the current exhibition “Raven and the Box of Daylight.” Gene Tagaban, a Tlingit storyteller, will bring Raven to life through stories, dances, and songs. Saturday, May 7 and Sunday, May […]

Free

Historic Georgetown Churches and Cemetery tours

Dumbarton United Methodist Church 3133 Dumbarton St. NW, Washington, DC, United States

Take a pilgrimage in Georgetown and discover 250 years of church life.There will be pilgrim passports and prizes for visiting Mt. Zion Church, Female Union Band Society and Dumbarton UMC

Free

Rockville Arts Festival

Rockville Town Square 200 East Middle Lane, Rockville, MD, United States

Join us for VisArts’ 10th Annual Rockville Arts Festival Saturday-Sunday, May 7-8, 2022, 10 AM-5 PM, in Rockville Town Square (Maryland Avenue & East Middle Lane) – rain or shine! The free outdoor event will feature 130 fine artists and artisans showcasing their one-of-a-kind creations, live music and cultural performances, art demonstrations, food trucks, and […]

Free

Feeling Connected Through Seeing Kindness

Kadampa Meditation Center 1200 Canal St SW, Washington DC 20024 1200 Canal Street SW, Washington, DC, United States

The relationship between a child and their mother is very special. The quality of this relationship can vary for each individual. Some of us have very close relationships with our mothers while others feel distant. For some, they may have never known their mother. Despite the wide range of relationships each of us have with […]

$15 – $30

Meet Hannah Arendt!

Goethe-Institut Washington 1377 R Street NW, Ste. 300, Washington, DC, United States

Meet Hanna Arendt! An interactive performance about the life of the famous political thinker. The Goethe-Institut and director Natsu Onoda Power present an interactive performance. Audience members will encounter five Hannahs — five performers embodying Hannah Arendt at five different stages of her life. She may be a sassy child reading Kant; she may be […]

Free

Mother’s Day Tea & Tour

Tudor Place

Elegant Tudor Place teas nourish the appetite and satisfy the mind. A Tea & Tour is a lovely way to relax and learn about the legacy of mothers at this National Historic Landmark with friends or family. The Tea & Tour begins with an endless supply of heritage tea blends offered with traditional tea sandwiches […]

$35 – $40

Meet Hannah Arendt!

Goethe-Institut Washington 1377 R Street NW, Ste. 300, Washington, DC, United States

Meet Hannah Arendt! An interactive performance about the life of the famous political thinker. The Goethe-Institut and director Natsu Onoda Power present an interactive performance. Audience members will encounter five Hannahs — five performers embodying Hannah Arendt at five different stages of her life. She may be a sassy child reading Kant; she may be […]

Free

11th Emirates Pathology & Digital Pathology Utilitarian Conference

Online

Greetings. On the behalf of Pathology Utilitarian Committee, we warmly welcome you to the 11th Emirates Pathology & Digital Pathology Utilitarian Conference (11EPUCG2022). The motto of the Pathology Conference –11EPUCG2022: […]

$99

Fragile Beauty

I Street Galleries

Fragile Beauty May 9 – July 1, 2022 I Street Galleries 200 I Street SE Monday – Friday, 9:00 am – 6:00 pm Website: https://dcarts.dc.gov/page/cah-juried-exhibition-fragile-beauty With this exhibition, 33 DC artists seek to bring a sense of balance to an array of environmental injustices. Their art and their vision advocate awareness, mindfulness, consciousness, and stewardship, […]

Profs & Pints DC: Cities After Covid

The Bier Baron Tavern 1523 22nd Street Northwest, Washington, DC, United States

Profs and Pints DC presents: “Cities After Covid,” an examination of how the pandemic has altered the status and future of urban centers, with John Rennie Short, geographer, scholar of urban issues, and professor of public policy at the University of Maryland-Baltimore County. One need not walk far through Washington D.C. to see how the […]

$2 – $12.

NMWA xChange: MISS CHELOVE

Virtual

  WHATNMWA xChange: MISS CHELOVEThe National Museum of Women in the Arts (NMWA) monthly talk show connects viewers to the museum and its mission to champion women artists. On this […]

Profs & Pints DC: Mermaid Tales

Church Hall

Profs and Pints DC presents: “Mermaid Tales,” a discussion of the enigmatic water spirits of East Slavic countries, with folklorist Philippa Rappoport of George Washington University. Be careful out there. According to Slavic folklore, May brings the arrival of Mermaid Week, a period in which mermaids, or rusalki, emerge from lakes and streams to water […]

$2 – $12.

HAIRSPRAY at the National Theatre

The National Theatre 1 Freedom Plaza, Washingtonq, DC, United States

HAIRSPRAY MAY 10-15, 2022 You Can’t Stop the Beat! HAIRSPRAY, Broadway’s Tony Award®-winning musical comedy phenomenon that inspired the blockbuster film and live television event, is back on tour! Join 16-year-old Tracy Turnblad in 1960’s Baltimore as she sets out to dance her way onto TV’s most popular show. Can a girl with big dreams […]

Profs & Pints DC: Camus and Crisis

Little Penn Coffeehouse 801 E Street, NW, Washington, DC, United States

Profs and Pints DC presents: “Camus and Crisis,” a look at what Albert Camus’s The Plague tells us about our own uncertain times, with Andrew Sobanet, professor of French and Francophone Studies at Georgetown University, teacher of a course on Camus, and scholar of twentieth-century European literature, culture, and history. Many of us chose over […]

$2 – $12.

Truth Be Told: Talking With Your Kids About Sex

Join Planned Parenthood of Metropolitan Washington, DC on May 12 at 5pm for the first episode of "Truth Be Told: Sex Positive Talks in the DMV." Hosted on IG Live, […]

Free

Duke Ellington School of the Arts Literary Media and Communications Spring Showcase

Friday, May 13 at 7:00 p.m. | Ellington's Performance Hall The Literary Media and Communications Department presents a gripping Spring Showcase: "Intimacy" - an exploration of our relationships with ourselves and our loved ones. Prepare to laugh, cry, love, and feel with these talented writers, filmmakers, and photographers. Their work will be shared in person, […]

$10