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The DC Chamber of Commerce, in partnership with the District of Columbia Department of Insurance, Securities, & Banking (DISB), will host the 2025 Small Business Summit & Expo: Resiliency During […]
Profs and Pints DC presents: “When Washington Burned,” a detailed look at the devastating 1814 British attack on the Capitol, with Denver Brunsman, associate professor of history at George Washington […]
Don your favorite Easter bonnet and attire (you could win a prize!) and celebrate spring! Tons of fun for children of all ages. Embark on an exciting self-guided adventure through […]
Don your favorite Easter bonnet and attire (you could win a prize!) and celebrate spring! Tons of fun for children of all ages. Embark on an exciting self-guided adventure through […]
Don your favorite Easter bonnet and attire (you could win a prize!) and celebrate spring! Tons of fun for children of all ages. Embark on an exciting self-guided adventure through […]
A moving portrait of the 50-year marriage of renowned sculptor Elizabeth Catlett and Mexican painter Francisco Mora by their son, filmmaker Juan Mora Catlett. (Betty and Pancho, Juan Mora Catlett, […]
Between the late 1920s and the 1950s, thousands of municipalities across the United States installed one- and two-way police radio systems, each with a dedicated police radio antenna tower, which […]
Join us for this annual family-friendly event! Take photos with the Easter bunny, search for Easter eggs, participate in the egg roll down the South Lawn, arts, games, and more. […]
Tetrapak is an exciting new way of printmaking that uses recycled cartons of orange juice or chicken stock to create a plate that is very receptive to creating rich lines […]
An unforgettable night of live music at the hidden DC landmark hot spot - The Pocket. DC music lovers! Get ready for a night of unforgettable live tunes in the […]
Join us Friday, April 18 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 workshop will touch on the most important aspects of photography, from light to composition, in an effort to start a teen's photography journey! By the end, you should feel […]
Join in the Family Day fun on Saturday, April 19, featuring a full schedule of activities, tours and other opportunities for the young and young at heart. Our staff and […]
In collaboration with Elijah Jamal Balbed, The Kreeger Museum is honored and thrilled to present Jazz at The Kreeger, a series that furthers our mission to share music across the […]
Multi-discipline artist Stephanie Barber is renowned for her playful approach to language and moving image. She returns to the National Gallery this spring to present a program of several new […]
Join us at Woodrow Wilson Plaza on the third Thursday of each month (except in June*) for Capital Book Fest, our pop-up book sale. From 10:00 am – 5:00 pm, […]
Profs and Pints DC presents: “How the Metro Made Washington,” on the history, impact, and future of our region’s rapid transit system, with Zachary Schrag, professor of history at George […]
Profs and Pints DC presents: “The Lives and Minds of Potomac Dolphins,” with Janet Mann, professor of biology and psychology at Georgetown University and author of Deep Thinkers: Inside the […]
We’re getting down and dirty. Early learners aged 18 months to four years old and their caregivers will discover the smallest members of our ecosystem and how dirt is made. […]
In this conversation, Mary Beard and Hugo Shakeshaft explore the place of beauty in ancient Greece. They turn to poetry, art, and philosophical texts as well as the built environment […]
Giant book sale April 26-27 Thousands of gently used books will be for sale April 26 and 27 at the Georgetown Neighborhood Library, 3260 R St. NW. Saturday: 10-11am admission […]
Living Earth Festival: Protecting the Elements Saturday and Sunday, April 26–27, 10 AM–5 PM Oversight of protecting the earth’s natural resources and expansive habitats and ecosystems are taken seriously by […]
Experience the Magic of Hungarian culture at the 4th annual Hungarian Heritage Festival on Saturday, April 26, from 12 pm to 7 pm, in McLean, Virginia. Venue: 6801 Old Georgetown […]
This inaugural event will highlight two of DC’s greatest joys: ballet and brunch! Inspired by Edwaard Liang’s ALICE (in wonderland), the event will feature classic British food, unexpected beverages, and […]
Join me for this painting workshop: An evening for healing through expression and creativity. Finding your voice - Art Healing and Life Coaching Workshop with Summer Roshni Bhullar Have you […]
In this exhibit, explore the works of two D.C. artists who, though drawing inspiration from different sources and working in different media, both celebrate the magic and splendor of our […]
Family-friendly street festival spanning 3 blocks in the heart of historic Old Town Kensington. Not your average book festival! Now in its 18th year, this festival offers something for everyone! […]
Free event to browse and buy original art by local artists working in studio space in the former Jackson School on R Street, NW.
Delight in the music of the Tallis Scholars in a concert celebrating spring and the natural world. Program note from the Tallis Scholars The program “Glorious Creatures” is formed around […]
Profs and Pints DC presents: “A Bird’s-Eye View of the Flu,” on the centuries-long struggle to contain the influenza virus and why it keeps roaring back, with Alexandra M. Lord, […]
Profs and Pints DC presents: “Trump Versus Free Speech,” on the current administration’s efforts to impose orthodoxy and stifle dissent, with Stephen Vladeck, professor of law at the Georgetown University […]
What? Cancer Support Community (CSC) is hosting Comedy for a Cause, a benefit event that will harness the power of comedy to celebrate resilience and community while raising funds to help the organization provide vital […]
Join us for an exclusive VIP Business to Business hot breakfast at O Museum in the Mansion, where industry leaders come together to network, collaborate, and explore new opportunities. Enjoy […]
Join us for an exclusive VIP Business to Business hot breakfast at O Museum in the Mansion, where industry leaders come together to network, collaborate, and explore new opportunities. Enjoy […]
Immerse yourself in the musical heritage of Tudor Place by exploring its diverse collection of music-related artifacts. From instruments and sheet music to personal mementos and rare treasures, uncover the […]
During Latin Restaurant Weeks (May 2-16), participating restaurants, food trucks, and culinary businesses offer mouth-watering specials for you to enjoy. From delectable prix fixe menus to super sweet deals, it’s […]
Celebrate salvage and the community that makes it work! Visit our reuse warehouse for live music, food and drink for purchase, local artists and vendors, a face painter, discounts on […]
Join us Friday, June 6 for Art Walk in the Park at Glen Echo Park! Every First Friday, May - August from 6pm - 8pm, the Glen Echo Park Partnership […]
You are invited to the inaugural fundraising gala for PROJECT BLACKBIRD, held on May 2, 2025, at the historic Watergate Hotel in Washington, D.C., during Mental Health Awareness Month. Support […]
About Our Inaugural Benefit Gala You are invited to participate in the inaugural fundraising gala for PROJECT BLACKBIRD. The gala will be held during Mental Health Awareness Month on May […]
Auction on the Alley. Celebrating 30 years of supporting artists, art institutions, and the community Opening Reception and Bidding Friday, May 2, 6 to 8 pm, duration, 5/2-5/29 Auction Grand […]
Is it possible to fully embrace our life and all its possibilities? To engage fearlessly with our relationships and careers, welcoming wholeheartedly the challenges that come and turning them to […]
Our 47th season comes to a close with a rare treat. We are delighted to welcome the renowned Borromeo String Quartet with the outstanding rising stars of the Verona Quartet […]
The mighty Galactic Empire is coming to Washington DC! Join the galaxy’s foremost progressive technical heavy metal Star Wars cosplay John Williams tribute band as they lay waste to Washington DC, Planet Earth. Prepare for […]
The Arts in Foggy Bottom Outdoor Sculpture Biennial runs May 3 through October 25, 2025. The show, Homeland|Hostland, launches on May 3rd at 2pm with a special tour by curator […]
9AM to 11:00 AM Saturday, May 3 Corner of Wisconsin and Reservoir Please bring gloves, trowels, clippers, and rakes if you have any Great activity for young kids and for […]
In this half day workshop, discover how you can nourish and restore your inner life, as part of your every day routine. In Buddha’s teachings we find special methods that […]
Join us in the Sculpture Garden for Picnic Day on May 3rd! Bring your favorite picnic snacks and drinks to celebrate the warm weather. Please bring a picnic blanket or […]
Please join us for an afternoon conversation with Lea Barcus, who will share how she transforms found objects into the intricate sculptural collages of “My Tiny Castles,” now on view […]
Profs and Pints DC presents: “Encountering Cryptids,” on the cultural, historical and psychological significance of beings that may exist only in lore, with Joshua Barton, lecturer in English at Virginia […]
Capital Arts Collective will be taking over Wilson Plaza on the first and third Wednesday of every month from 10:00 am - 2:00 pm. Locals and passersby can shop and […]
Our weekly market, Capital Harvest on the Plaza (CHoP) features plenty of fresh foods and artisanal goods. The market's mission is to foster a sense of community, stimulate economic development […]
Capital Arts Collective will be taking over Wilson Plaza on the first and third Wednesday of every month from 10:00 am - 2:00 pm. Locals and passersby can shop and […]
Profs and Pints DC presents: “Trump’s Second Term—An Early Assessment,” with Matthew Green, professor of politics at The Catholic University of America and scholar of Congress, federalism, and political parties. […]
Join us for the opening night of the 35th annual JxJ: DC Jewish Film & Music Festival, running May 8-18, 2025. With over 25 film screenings and an incredible lineup […]
Docent-led tours of an historic DC Beaux-Arts mansion. Complimentary tour, but reservations are required. Groups of four or fewer are welcome. Ages 12+ only. Shorts, jeans, flip-flops, and t-shirts are […]
Docent-led tours of an historic DC Beaux-Arts mansion. Complimentary tour, but reservations are required. Groups of four or fewer are welcome. Ages 12+ only. Shorts, jeans, flip-flops, and t-shirts are […]
Explore the visionary life and art of Elizabeth Catlett: A Black Revolutionary Artist. Catlett put race, gender, and class justice at the center of her work. She made art for […]
Celebrate the mothers of Tudor Place with the special mom or mother-figure in your life. Enjoy afternoon tea and a tour of the historic house to learn about the descendants […]
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 […]
In this artist talk, Brocha Silvestre shares what he learned about our bio-diverse world during his time living in Bolivia and how this influenced his artistic practices and inspired his […]
Friends of Book Hill Park Invite you to celebrate our 25th Anniversary and support the Painting of the Historic Trident Fence Join us for Wine and Cheese, Saturday, May 10, […]
Acclaimed harpsichordist Annak performs a wildly creative, highly virtuosic program of dance music from the 17th through 20th centuries. Enjoy stylized dance music of the Baroque, Folies written for courtly […]
Hilarious, heartbreaking, and utterly unique, Falsettos is a contemporary musical about family, relationships, bar mitzvahs, baseball and AIDS. When Marvin leaves his wife Trina and son Jason to be with […]
Hilarious, heartbreaking, and utterly unique, Falsettos is a contemporary musical about family, relationships, bar mitzvahs, baseball and AIDS. When Marvin leaves his wife Trina and son Jason to be with […]
Celebrate your Mother's Day at El Taller del Xiquet. The indulgent Special menu by international award-winning Chef Danny Lledó. Mother's Day Celebration Menu - $85 per person Optional Wine Pairing […]
A monoprint is a form of printmaking in which an image is made from a smooth surface such as glass or plexiglass, coated in printing ink/acrylic. In contrast with other […]
Profs and Pints DC presents: “The Search for Human Origins,” on the quest for fossil remains of a missing link, with Noel Boaz, paleoanthropologist, founder of International Institute for Human […]
Profs and Pints DC presents: “Gender in a Digital World,” a look at how technology influences our understanding of gender and health, with Michelle R Kaufman, social psychologist, associate professor […]
Event: Bike to Work Day 2025 Date: Thursday, May 15, 2025 Time Zone: Eastern Daylight Time Venue: More than 100 Pit Stops Located Across the Metropolitan Washington Region (777 North […]
Taking place Thursday, May 15th from 6-8pm, join us at Catbird Georgetown (3066 M Street NW, Washington, DC 20007) for a special evening of readings and conversation with writer and […]
A Purple Bow Tie Party Get ready for a night out on the town! Join the Madelyn James Pediatric Cancer Foundation community for an evening of fun, food and philanthropy […]
ABOUT LAURI WILLIAMSON: Lauri is the Chief Experience Officer at DC Tours and Events. she wears many hats—author, tour guide, event planner, gifting company owner, & storyteller—& she wouldn't have […]
Join us for the conclusion to the 24-25 concert season arc entitled "Metamorphosis" when the DCCO presents "Rejuvenation", performing Lili Boulanger's "D'un matin du printemps", Prokofiev's first piano concerto, featuring […]
Profs and Pints DC presents: “Role-Playing Games and Mental Health,” with William Nation, adjunct professor of psychology at Texas Woman's University and staff psychologist at Johns Hopkins University. Role-playing games […]
This Memorial Day weekend the U.S. Air Force Band will be joined by Hamilton star Renée Elise Goldsberry for A Salute to Service: Honoring America's Heroes. Don't miss this exciting […]
You’re Invited! Join the Board of Trustees and Co-Chairs Charlotte Grassi Ramirez and Gwen Lohse Assey for the 33rd Annual Spring Garden Party on Wednesday, May 21. The Spring Garden […]
Join Sitar Arts Center for the third and final installment in their 2025 Artists at Work Speakers Series. In celebration of National Photography Month, Sitar will explore the profound power of […]
TWB returns to CityCenter this May 22-24 with three FREE performances at The Plaza at CityCenterDC! Each evening will feature a unique free program of classic pas de deux and […]
This is a ZOOM class 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 […]
DOORS OPEN & TOUR: 2pm Concert: 3pm Steve Dorff, Songwriters Hall of Fame Inductee is responsible for top 10 hits by Barbra Streisand, Celine Dion, Kenny Rogers, Blake Shelton, Whitney […]
Profs and Pints DC presents: “The Psychology of Conspiracy Theories,” with Brian A. Sharpless, licensed clinical psychologist, former faculty member at Penn State University and Washington State University, and author […]
Outstanding young vocalists will perform selections from operas by Wagner, Verdi, Beethoven, and Mascagni.
Profs and Pints DC presents: “Dark Skies over the South China Sea,” on a disputed waterway in the middle of tensions between the United States and China, with John Rennie […]
Jane Franklin Dance presents a farewell performance at the Athenaeum, Alexandria. Celebrate 28 years of artistic creativity with works by Jane Franklin, a Forty+ Project premier by Emily Crews, dances […]
Crushing Colonialism is organizing our first-ever Decolonized Beatz: Indigenous World Pride event in Piscataway Land (so-called Washington, D.C.) on May 30 and June 1 at The REACH, at Kennedy Center […]
Washington, D.C.– Decolonized Beatz Indigenous World Pride 2025 (DBIWP) is set to be a groundbreaking global event celebrating the creativity, resilience, and self-determination of 2SLGBTQIA+ Indigenous artists, performers, and storytellers. […]
Decolonized Beatz Indigenous World Pride 2025 (DBIWP) is set to be a groundbreaking global event celebrating the creativity, resilience, and self-determination of 2SLGBTQIA+ Indigenous artists, performers, and storytellers. Taking place […]
A weekend of fun in the sun FEATURING OVER 200 WINES, LIVE MUSIC, GOOD FOOD & MORE! Join us for a rollicking weekend of wine tasting, live music, terrific food […]
Washington Men's Camerata weaves a tapestry of emotions in a concert encompassing the elements. Experience the blossoming melodies of spring and warm harmonies of summer to the reflective tones of […]
Glen Echo Park is proud to collaborate with the office of Montgomery County Council President Evan Glass to present the 5th annual Pride Family Day! Be our guest at the […]
Now in its third year, We Have Always Been Here is a five-part film and video series documenting queer freedom and unity, storytelling, and histories through the moving image. Schedule: […]
Explore Your Future in Healthcare! Join us at Walter E Washington Convention Center for an Open House with Ross Education. Discover our state-of-the-art facilities, meet our expert faculty, and learn […]
Profs and Pints DC presents: “El Salvador as Gang State,” a look at that nation’s crackdowns, corruption, and imprisonment of U.S. deportees, with Michael A. Paarlberg, associate professor of political […]
Profs and Pints DC presents: “Popes and Papal Conclaves,” a look at the funeral of Pope Francis and the secretive process for selecting his successor, with Vanessa Corcoran, medieval historian […]
Ready to stretch your facilitation skills in a fun, supportive environment? Practice Playground is where facilitators and collaborative leaders—whether seasoned professionals or enthusiastic newcomers—gather to experiment, grow, and push the […]
Join us as we turn up the spirits for the 4th Annual Rum & Rosé charitable fundraiser event on Saturday, June 21, 2025 at 5:30pm, on the beautiful grounds of […]
Thursdays: June 5, 12, 19, 26 - From 6 pm to 8 pm Description: This immersive journey invites participants to break from traditional boundaries and dive into the world of […]
Get ready, Virginia — LIV Golf is bringing next-level energy to the Commonwealth this June with an unforgettable weekend of world-class golf competition, incredible entertainment, and immersive fan experiences, making […]
Join us Friday, June 6 for Art Walk in the Park at Glen Echo Park! Every First Friday, May - August from 6pm - 8pm, the Glen Echo Park Partnership […]
