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Gather with family and friends at Glen Echo Park for kids' holiday crafts, music, and open studios and galleries! Activities include: *Holiday-themed children's arts and crafts; *Musical performances including holiday […]
Christmastime is coming! Join Thomas Circle Singers (TCS) on Saturday, December 7th for a musical celebration of the Christmas spirit. Tickets are $30 ($25 for students and seniors). A […]
Our twice-a-year open house for friends and neighbors. Live music. Studio art to browse and purchase.
The 2024 Rajiv Vaidya Memorial Lecture is presented by filmmaker Mira Nair, followed by a special screening of her 1988 award-winning Salaam Bombay! India and the World: East, West, and […]
Aru Dell'Arte Dance Company is bringing The Nutcracker into the 21st century. Once upon a time - more than magic was about to happen the night before Christmas. This show presents themes of human compassion, love, and friendships while spinning a well-known holiday tale and putting out fun, cool vibes. Staged and choreographed by Ukrainian-American […]
Yaaaaawn—it’s almost time to go sleep for the winter. Young learners aged 18 months to four years old and their caregivers will learn about hibernation and the animals that experience […]
Voltage Control invites you to a hands-on, interactive experience designed for facilitators eager to refine their skills. Whether you’re an experienced facilitator or just beginning your journey, this Practice Playground […]
Returning to The Kreeger Museum for an annual favorite, the Heifetz Holiday Concert features five sensational young artists of the world-renowned Heifetz International Music Institute, an organization dedicated to the […]
Get Ready for the Comedy Event of the Year! Brace yourself for a night of side-splitting laughter at the Fiesta Comedy Show! December 13, 2024 DC’s Capital Turnaround This star-studded […]
This Saturday morning, December 14, Dumbarton United Methodist Church is offering a continental breakfast, crafts and games for the kids, and sessions with a costumed Santa helper. In addition, there […]
November 29th -December 31st 2024 Join the Puppet Co. for our 36th annual The Nutcracker! This time honored seasonal celebration includes Tchaikovsky's familiar story of Clara and her prince, with […]
Delve deeper into the work of Gordon Parks. Widely known for his work as a photographer, Parks was also a documentary filmmaker. Programmed in conjunction with the exhibition Gordon Parks: […]
Glen Echo Park Partnership for Arts & Culture presents Transcendental Light Orchestra performing a live music concert in our Ballroom Back Room on December 14th, 2024. Two performances: 7:00 pm […]
It’s the most wonderful time of the year! Join The Washington Chorus in celebrating the 15th Anniversary of its annual “A Candlelight Christmas,” ringing in the holiday season with joy, […]
Ken Kolodner | Robin Bullock | Chris Norman Ken & Brad Kolodner Quartet with Rachel Eddy | Charm City Junction with Scottish National Fiddle Champion Elke Baker and 6-time North […]
Mozart • Piano Trio No. 5 in C Major • Rachmaninoff Trio élégiaque in G Minor • Mendelssohn Piano Trio in C Minor • Schoenfeld • Cafe Music
Arlington-based Jane Franklin Dance will close 2024 at the intimate black box venue Theatre on the Run, with commissioned works by six choreographers. -Dressed Up by Kelsey Rohr flirts with […]
On behalf of UCG, we extend a warm greeting in welcoming you to the 14th World Gastroenterology, IBD & Hepatology Conference happening during December 17-19, 2024 in Dubai, UAE & […]
Create memories that last a lifetime at Everlasting Light: Singing the Story of Christmas. From December 19 through December 21, this concert will be coming to Museum of the Bible, […]
Please join us for a panel discussion with artists included in The DMV Collects the DMV, Wesley Clark, Mary Early, Edgar Endress, and Helen Frederick, and moderated by Guest Curator […]
These three recent restorations of feature films from the 1980s highlight the work of iconic and seasoned filmmakers Miloš Forman, Wim Wenders, and Robert Frank. With their own disparate yet […]
It's Alexandria's favorite holiday musical tradition! Celebrate the season with family and friends. Join conductor James Ross and the Alexandria Symphony for carols, classics, and sparkling holiday favorites. Plus, special […]
It’s the most wonderful time of the year! Join The Washington Chorus in celebrating the 15th Anniversary of its annual “A Candlelight Christmas,” ringing in the holiday season with joy, […]
Join Ami Greener on a walking tour about notable Jewish contributions to DC history. This tour goes through the Judiciary Square and Gallery Place neighborhoods highlighting the stories of Jewish-American Washingtonians who made their mark. Learn the answers to such questions as, who was the first US president to visit a DC synagogue while in […]
Join us for enchanting evening where you unleash your artistic side, learning and creating beautiful henna designs.
Profs and Pints DC presents: “Wintery Fairy Tales,” an evening among ghosts, snow queens, and friendly bears, with Brittany Warman, former instructor at Ohio State University and co-founder of the […]
Profs and Pints DC presents: “The Wickedness of the Three-Fifths Clause,” a deep dive into the troubling hidden history of the Constitution, with Richard Bell, professor of history at the […]
Profs and Pints DC presents: “The Remaking of Modern Syria,” with Daniel Neep, non-resident fellow at the Crown Center for Middle East Studies at Brandeis University, lecturer on Middle East […]
The Beaux-Arts mansion of Gilded Age heiress Mary Scott Townsend at 2121 Massachusetts Avenue, NW, will be open for a complimentary tour for a limited number of visitors on Saturday, […]
Join us on January 11, 2025, for Bumper Car Squares at Glen Echo Park! The Partnership presents a special series of square dances in the Bumper Car Pavilion. Saturday nights […]
Profs and Pints DC presents: “The New Politics of Public Health,” on the incoming Trump administration’s likely impact on federal health agencies and policies, with Richard Hughes IV, healthcare policy […]
Profs and Pints DC presents: “Legal Guardrails for Trump 2.0,” an examination of where laws and the judiciary offer checks to overreach by Donald Trump’s incoming administration, with Scott Michelman, […]
Join us Friday, January 17th in the Ballroom Back Room at Glen Echo Park for a sizzling hot night of Salsa presented by Glen Echo Park Partnership for Arts & […]
DC’s Scena Theatre presents an epic theatrical event. Join us for a modern reimagining of the famous tragedy AJAX by the Greek writer / philosopher, Sophocles. This powerful and contemporary […]
Join instructor Jeneen Piccuirro for a forty-five minute guided meditation with crystal singing bowls in our indoor Terrace Gallery. Seating will be provided, so please mark on your reservation if […]
Members of the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra snd Peabody Conservatory Mozart String Quartet No. 16 in E-flat Major, K. 428 • Gabriela Lena Frank Leyendas: An Andean Walkabout • Beethoven String Quartet Op. 59 No. 3 […]
Pan American Symphony Orchestra (PASO) brings you the nuevo tango of Astor Piazzolla in a concert featuring Holly Nelson on violin, Alán Saucedo on cello and Sean Mahon on piano. Piazzolla […]
Profs and Pints DC presents: “The Presidency at a Crossroads,” on the evolution and future of our nation’s highest office, with Barbara A. Perry, professor of presidential studies and co-chair […]
The Kreeger Museum and The Washington Print Club are pleased to present The DMV Collects the DMV, on view at The Kreeger Museum from October 26, 2024 to February 1, […]
Join Sitar Arts Center for the first event in our 2025 Artists at Work Speakers Series on Thursday, January 23 at 6:30 p.m. We will explore the transformative power of […]
Gold has just been discovered in California and Rico “Roughrider” Lopez is looking for some brace adventurers to join him on his perilous journey across the United States. Do you […]
What do you do when you lose a son? Take it from Manuel Oliver, the father of Parkland shooting victim Joaquin Oliver: you have to do what you do best. […]
Metropolitan Washington Restaurant Week Winter 2025, presented by the Restaurant Association of Metropolitan Washington (RAMW), returns to celebrate the region’s vibrant culinary scene January 27 – February 2, 2025. More […]
More than 350 restaurants across DC, Maryland and Virginia will participate in Metropolitan Washington Restaurant Week Winter 2025, presented by the Restaurant Association of Metropolitan Washington (RAMW). The event celebrates […]
Profs and Pints DC presents: “Trump and the World,” on foreign policy and the new Trump administration, with Garret Martin, professorial lecturer in foreign policy and global security at American […]
Profs and Pints DC presents: “Understanding Immigration,” a deep and nuanced examination of today’s immigration realities, trends, and challenges, with Ernesto Castañeda, professor of sociology and director of the Immigration […]
NSO continues a series begun last season of presenting an opera in concert under Music Director Gianandrea Noseda with Samuel Barber’s Vanessa, featuring an all-star cast of soloists: soprano Nicole […]
ReelAbilities Film Festival – Opening Night Thursday, January 30 @ 7:00 pm – 10:30 pm Breaking Barriers: The Intersection of Disability and Creativity 7pm-9pm (Film and Panel), 9pm-10:30pm (Reception) Location: […]
Join the Airmen of Note for the kick off of this year’s Jazz Heritage Series featuring Conrad Herwig! A New York-based trombonist acclaimed for his Latin jazz interpretations, Mr. Herwig […]
AllMachines makes selecting heavy machinery effortless with its all-inclusive and trusted resource hub. Our platform features detailed insights into tractors, forklifts, and harvesting equipment, including combines, headers, balers, rakes, and […]
Husband and wife duo Jaime Lozano and Florencia Cuenca create musical magic with Broadway en Spanglish. A fusion of their Mexican roots with their journey to the American Dream, this […]
After the death of his father, meek Jason finds an outlet for his anxiety at the Christian Puppet Ministry, in the devoutly religious, relatively quiet small town of Cypress, Texas. […]
Coveted is your ultimate destination for luxury watches, featuring an extensive collection of iconic brands like Rolex, Patek Philippe, and Audemars Piguet, etc. The platform offers detailed insights into watch […]
Profs and Pints DC presents: “Wintery Fairy Tales,” an evening among ghosts, snow queens, and friendly bears, with Brittany Warman, former instructor at Ohio State University and co-founder of the […]
Less Cancer is hosting a National Cancer Prevention Workshop on National Cancer Prevention Day, Tuesday, February 4 from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Moderated by Miles O’Brien, chairman emeritus of […]
Profs and Pints DC presents: “The Fire of Frederick Douglass,” a dramatic look at the life of the greatest American of the 19th century, with Richard Bell, professor of history […]
To celebrate Ted Spero's 70th B-Day he is giving back! Join him and rock & roll legends Mark Farner of Grand Funk Railroad & David Spero (radio host, manager, author) […]
Robin Cormack discusses the changing views of Byzantine art and architecture from the late 19th century onwards. This presentation focuses on changing views of Byzantine art and architecture from the […]
This 3-hour workshop will demonstrate the keys of taking a photo. Whether using iPhone or a physical camera, you will leave with knowledge about how to take a beautifully lit, […]
Join us on February 8, 2025, for Bumper Car Squares at Glen Echo Park! The Partnership presents a special series of square dances in the Bumper Car Pavilion, Saturday nights […]
Hundreds if not thousands of used books for every age and taste at amazing prices! Bring your family — there is something for everyone! For more than a decade, the […]
Profs and Pints DC presents: “The Love Lecture,” with Laura Papish, associate professor of philosophy at George Washington University and teacher of a seminar on the philosophy of love, sex, […]
The Kreeger Museum is pleased to present Simmie Knox: Selected Works, on view from February 15th through April 26th, 2025. Works on view include three abstract paintings from 1970 and […]
Looking for the perfect way to add to your Valentine's weekend? Whether you're single, coupled up, or just looking for a fun night out, we've got something for everyone. Expect […]
The National Chamber Ensemble (NCE) invites you to an evening celebrating Valentine’s and some of Hollywood’s most romantic film scores. “Love at the Cinema” will feature a program of music […]
Glen Echo Park Partnership for Arts & Culture presents a Honky Tonk dance in our charming Bumper Car Pavilion! Dance to live music from Rusty Sal from 8:30pm–11:30pm. Includes a […]
This monoprint workshop introduces participants to new approaches to monoprinting using acrylic paint and glass surface. Inspired by the atmospheric works of Mark Rothko, students will explore creating prints in […]
UMD Strings Faculty & Guest Pianist play Mendelssohn, Schubert and Nadia Boulanger Nadia Boulanger • Three Pieces for Cello and Piano Mendelssohn • Piano Trio No. 1 in D Minor, […]
Join author Judy Shelton in a conversation with Seth Lipsky, editor of the New York Sun, February 17, 6 pm at Coolidge House Book Salon. Kindly RSVP by Wednesday, February […]
Profs and Pints DC presents: “George Washington and Executive Power,” a fresh assessment of our first president’s approach to his own authority, with Denver Brunsman, associate professor and chair of […]
Profs and Pints DC presents: “Medieval Sex,” a look at the reality of medieval sex and sexuality through the lens of comic literature, satire, and obscenity, with Larissa “Kat” Tracy, […]
Highly sought-after soloist and Artist-in-Residence of the Berlin Philharmonic, Seong-Jin Cho, made his recital debut on the Hayes Piano Series, followed by a sold-out concert series with the National Symphony […]
This extraordinary exhibit celebrates the creative genius of iconic artists from the legendary Stan Lee, whose superheroes have shaped popular culture, to the visionary Akira Toriyama, the mastermind behind beloved […]
Join your United States Navy Band for an evening of chamber music at the Saint Bernadette Catholic Church in Springfield, Virginia! As one of their most unique concerts, the Chamber […]
Join us Friday, February 21st in the Ballroom Back Room at Glen Echo Park for a sizzling hot night of Salsa presented by Glen Echo Park Partnership for Arts & […]
This month we are partnering with the Children’s Department at the Palisades Neighborhood Library to bring a Kreeger First Studio Program. Young artists ages 3-5 and an adult companion are […]
February 23 — Tour (self-guided): 2pm — Magic Show: 3pm in the Secret Gatehouse — Cash Bar ABOUT RICH BLOCH One of the busiest corporate entertainers in the world — […]
Exit the small rural town of Benzonia, Michigan—founded in 1858 by the Reverend Charles Bailey—and you’ll see a curious thing: the sign bidding you to “come back again” abuts a […]
Profs and Pints DC presents: “The Single Lesson,” on myths and misconceptions about singlehood and research and advocacy efforts focused on the unmarried, with Craig Wynne, a professor of English […]
The Duke Ellington School of the Arts Vocal Department performs at Holy Trinity in a celebration of Black History Month Friday, February 28, 2025 at 7:00pm Holy Trinity Catholic Church […]
Immerse yourself in the color and spirit of Haitian art by exploring Spirit & Strength: Modern Art from Haiti. Enjoy a Haitian dance ensemble Troupe Zetwal performance, make your own […]
The DC Chamber Orchestra returns to Columbia Heights with "Awakenings", the second in its three-part "Metamorphosis" series exploring the stages of composers' maturation and the progression of classical music styles. […]
Profs and Pints DC presents: “DOGE and Federal Cybersecurity,” a look at how President Trump’s special commission may be creating opportunities for accidents, hacker attacks, or the theft of your […]
Step into a world of mystery and discovery with this augmented reality adventure at O Museum in the Mansion! This exciting treasure hunt layers hidden items over the real world […]
MUST BE A SECRET DOOR SOCIETY MEMBER - PROOF OF MEMBERSHIP AT DOOR REQUIRED. Be the first to beta test our new augmented reality Hunt. Join us for the opening […]
Profs and Pints DC presents: “The Love Lecture,” with Laura Papish, associate professor of philosophy at George Washington University and teacher of a seminar on the philosophy of love, sex, […]
Sitar Arts Center’s Cafritz Gallery is excited to present its 15th Annual Patricia Sitar Juried Exhibition: "Reflections." Established in 2010, this annual juried exhibition honors Sitar Arts Center’s namesake and […]
We all could use a little more awe in our lives—come find it in the museum! In this series of interactive workshops, explore where artist have found awe and how […]
I wanted to share an event we’re super excited about and would love your help in spreading the word. She Comes First—our fifth annual celebration of women’s voices—is back on […]
Join instructor Jeneen Piccuirro for a forty-five minute guided meditation with crystal singing bowls in our indoor Terrace Gallery. Seating will be provided, so please mark on your reservation if […]
Join us on Saturday, March 8th at Dorothy Heights library from 11 to 3 for an important community event focused on key environmental issues in Ward 7. This town hall […]
Join us as we celebrate International Women's Day, honoring the resilience, leadership, and contributions of women across the globe. This special gathering will feature insightful reflections, inspiring conversations, and a keynote address […]
Experience Sightlines: Chinatown and Beyond, an exhibition showcasing the historical, cultural, and creative connections of Asian Americans to Washington, D.C. And join us every second Saturday of the month for […]
Join us on March 8, 2025, for Bumper Car Squares at Glen Echo Park! The Partnership presents a special series of square dances in the Bumper Car Pavilion, Saturday nights […]
Saxophonist, educator, and director Paul Carr has been an extraordinary jazz ambassador for decades. While consistently performing and recording throughout his career, Mr. Carr is also known throughout the Washington […]
Treat yourself to music performed by a quartet from the Howard University Jazz Ensemble during opening day of Elizabeth Catlett: A Black Revolutionary Artist, on view through July 6, 2025. […]
Profs and Pints DC presents: “Ireland’s Fight for Freedom,” with Kevin Matthews, assistant professor of European history at George Mason University and former London correspondent for Vatican Radio reporting on […]
Join us for an engaging and hands-on opportunity to refine your facilitation skills at the Facilitation Lab DC: Practice Playground! Whether you're an experienced facilitator or just starting your journey, […]
Roll up your sleeves for a printmaking palooza celebrating women in the arts. Explore a comprehensive exhibition of works by Elizabeth Catlett that traces her career of creative artistry. Then, experiment with printmaking techniques to make your own work of art. Immerse yourself in powerful, electrifying gospel music from The Legendary Ingramettes and dance to […]
Tetrapak takes recycling to a new level. The plate is the inner part of a chicken stock or orange juice carton. It is easily engraved with a variety of tools […]
