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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 include kid-friendly sandwiches, scones, fruit, and sweet treats. After tea, we will take a tour of the grounds and learn about the gardens before playing […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
"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 the United States but raised in immigrant households, Chinese American girls embodied multiple cultures. They were expected to conform to American culture while maintaining Chinese […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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, […]
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 […]
See clothing, artworks and accessories that express the family’s interest in the recreational sport of hunting.
See clothing, artworks and accessories that express the family’s interest in the recreational sport of hunting.
See clothing, artworks and accessories that express the family’s interest in the recreational sport of hunting.
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 […]
Pop Up Grocer, a traveling grocery store designed for discovery, is making its DC debut. Opening Friday, May 6 in DC’s Union Market neighborhood, Minor Figures will be one of […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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
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 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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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: […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 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 […]
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 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 […]
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, […]
Acclaimed String Quartet ETHEL Performs “Signature Sessions” at Kennedy Center 5/12 “They own their own music, and when they want it to roar, they roar.” – Los Angeles Times “ETHEL’s distinction derives from a thoroughgoing virtuosity, a strong group identity that nevertheless encourages individuality, and the warmly inclusive embrace of their audience. In the hands of […]
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, […]
Free Performance: This Is America Johnny Gandelsman, solo violin Friday, May 13, 8pm Coolidge Auditorium, The Library of Congress Best-known to D.C. audiences as a co-founder of the adventurous string quartet Brooklyn Rider, violinist Johnny Gandelsman has re-imagined the works of Bach, recording not only the complete violin sonatas and partitas, but also the complete […]
Help feed the hungry by dropping off non-perishable food donations at National Presbyterian Church, 9:30 am -12:30 pm on Saturday, May 14. We are collecting for Central Union Mission and […]
Discover bugs, birds and wildlife that live at Tudor Place while earning your Bug and Outdoor Adventurer badges.
WHATEVER HAPPENED TO DADDY’S LITTLE GIRL? Unraveling the Mystery; Healing the Pain; Creating the Resilience; Growing the Personal Power is a series of informative, interactive and fun workshops, coaching sessions […]
On behalf of our Board of Directors, GMCW is thrilled to invite you to our annual fundraiser, Spring Affair, to be held on May 14, 2022. The theme this year will be Once Upon A Time… as we return to the glamorous Ritz-Carlton, Washington, DC for an evening of fun and excitement. Join us for […]
Tired of online shopping and looking for unique gifts instead? Support small, local businesses during this shopping extravaganza on the grounds of Dumbarton House! Vendors will be spaced throughout the […]
The Justice Arts Coalition is a national organization based in Silver Spring, Maryland, that unites systems-impacted artists and their allies to harness the transformative power of the arts to reimagine […]
Profs and Pints DC presents: “American Dream, American Division,” a look at how our nation’s political landscape is being reshaped by declining faith in advancement through hard work, with Liz […]
Free Performance: Christopher Tin’s To Shiver the Sky The United States Air Force Band Col Don Schofield, commander & conductor Christopher Tin, conductor The Choral Arts Society of Washington Scott Tucker, artistic director Sunday, May 15, 7pm The Anthem After a year’s pandemic postponement, Christopher Tin’s monumental, multi-media salute to flight finally comes to the […]
Profs and Pints DC presents: “A Guide to the Potomac’s Spring Life,” with T. Reid Nelson, assistant professor of fisheries ecology at George Mason University, and R. Christian Jones, professor […]
Profs and Pints DC presents: “Regime Change in Russia?” a look at Vladimir Putin’s prospects of being removed from power, with Brian K. Grodsky, professor of political science at the […]
Dr. Alan Kraut, Distinguished Professor of History at AU, will focus on one group of immigrants, the Irish, and the role they played in the economic and social development of […]
Explore the various habitats where animals live: on land, in the sea, in the sky and under ground.
Profs and Pints DC presents: “Confronting Catastrophe,” a historical look at how our culture has responded to huge loss, with Cynthia A. Kierner, professor of history at George Mason University […]
Tour runs approximately 2 hours. Tickets are $25 for adults, $15 for children. This tour will take you on a winding journey through an era in which the U Street neighborhood of Washington, DC was the center of a rise in African American music and intellectualism. The sound of jazz was everywhere, Langston Hughes and […]
See Dumbarton House in a whole new light by joining us for after-hours museum tours and birthday fun! Dumbarton House opened to the public 90 years ago, making us the […]
The acclaimed author of historical fiction set in Georgetown, Breena Clarke, will talk about her creative work, research, and the impact of recently learning about her ancestors' enslavement in the […]
This year, Preakness will include two full days of exceptional racing, entertainment and hospitality, with tickets on sale now for the new Preakness LIVE Culinary, Art and Music Festival, taking […]
HUMANKIND Friday, May 20, 202212:00 PM Sunday, July 10, 20226:00 PM Amy Kaslow Gallery4300 Fordham Road NorthwestWashington, DC, 20016United States (map) HumanKind opens May 20th, an installation of painted, sculpted and assembled works that celebrate how we see ourselves and one another. The artists peel back our defects to expose the raw beauty we so often […]
The Alleyways of DC served a distinct purpose as a city planning feature, but they also provided a hidden safe space where escaped enslaved people and the economically disadvantaged could find inexpensive housing and live their lives away from prying eyes. While city officials condemned life in the alleyways as dangerous, dirty and diseased, they […]
This inaugural event will feature culinary names from Baltimore and beyond, with local chefs Saon Brice of Blk Swan, Jasmine Norton of The Urban Oyster and Keyia Yalcin of Fishnet, […]
Friday, May 20 at 6:00 p.m. | Ellington Gallery Please join us for the Opening Reception of the Visual Arts Department 2022 Senior exhibition Pathways on May 20! Pathways is the accumulative artworks of the 2022 graduating Visual Arts class. The 10 emerging artists exemplify their interpretation of the world and its politics. Their work […]
Friday, May 20 at 6:00 p.m. | Ellington Gallery Please join us for the Opening Reception of the Visual Arts Department 2022 Senior exhibition Pathways on May 20! Pathways is […]
Friday, May 20 at 6:00 p.m. | Ellington Gallery Please join us for the Opening Reception of the Visual Arts Department 2022 Senior exhibition Pathways on May 20! Pathways is the accumulative artworks of the 2022 graduating Visual Arts class. The 10 emerging artists exemplify their interpretation of the world and its politics. Their work […]
Tour runs approximately 2.5 hours. Tickets are $25 for adults, $15 for children. This tour will take you on a winding journey through an era in which the U Street neighborhood of Washington, DC was the center of a rise in African American music and intellectualism. The sound of jazz was everywhere, Langston Hughes and […]
Orlando Franchise Show - Free Tickets Saturday May 21 from 11:00AM – 5:00PM; Sunday May 22 from 11:00 AM-4:00PM (*Safety Precautions in Effect*) GET FREE TICKETS HERE: https://thebizex.net/orlando-franchise-show-may-2022-organic/ Your only […]
Orlando Franchise Show - Free Tickets Saturday May 21 from 11:00AM – 5:00PM; Sunday May 22 from 11:00 AM-4:00PM (*Safety Precautions in Effect*) GET FREE TICKETS HERE: https://thebizex.net/orlando-franchise-show-may-2022-organic/ Your only […]
Tour runs approximately 2 - 2.5 hours.Tickets are $25 for adults, $15 for children. Washington, DC experienced an unprecedented rise in prostitution during and after the Civil War. Learn about how Pennsylvania Avenue became DC's most notorious red light district, from the ramshackle "boarding houses" of Murder Bay to glamorous pleasure houses such as Mary […]
(Washington, D.C.) — Washington Performing Arts announces its 2022 Gala, District of Creativity: Arts & Community Amplified, which will be held on Saturday, May 21, 2022 at the National Building Museum beginning at 6:30pm. In homage to the breadth […]
Duke Ellington School of the Arts Dance Department presents Dancing N2 the Future! Saturday, May 21 at 7:30 p.m. & Sunday, May 22 at 4:00 p.m. | Ellington Theatre Tickets are $25 and you can purchase them at our box office. Stay tuned for more details!
Profs and Pints DC presents: “The Shift in the War on Ukraine,” a look at Russia’s new approach to attacking Ukraine and its implications for U.S. foreign policy, with Michael […]
Marvelous Mozart and Mendelssohn - Sat May 22, 2022 7:30 PM The Season concludes with Mozart and Mendelssohn - both child prodigies, pianists, musical conductors, and teachers and two of the most-celebrated musical figures of all time. Mendelssohn was the only musical prodigy of the 19th century whose stature could rival that of Mozart. Enjoy the thrilling […]
Profs and Pints DC presents: “Understanding Urban Warfare,” with Rita Konaev, deputy director of analysis and research fellow at Georgetown University’s Center for Security and Emerging Technology. The Russian military […]
Portland composer Damien Geter’s bold, thought-provoking musical response to violence against African Americans in the United States receives its east-coast premiere at the Kennedy Center. Commissioned by the Portland based Resonance Ensemble, Geter’s An African American Requiem infuses the traditional Latin requiem with spirituals, modern declarations relating to racial violence against African Americans, as well […]
Profs and Pints DC presents: “Lessons from the Black Death,” a look at late medieval cities’ evolving responses to the bubonic plague, with Abigail Agresta, assistant professor of history at […]
Join us for this annual tradition that preserves a National Historic Landmark for generations to come.
Hazel Scott 101st Birthday Celebration: Program 2 Michelle Cann, piano Wednesday, May 25, 8pm Sixth & I A major American artist of the mid-20th century, Hazel Scott was best-known as a virtuosic jazz pianist—a celebrated presence on stage, on records, in movies, and later, on television. But she was also an exceptional classical musician, at […]
Join us for this annual fundraiser and celebrate under a sail cloth tent on the South Lawn. Details coming soon.
Saturday, May 28 – 4:05 p.m. vs. Colorado Rockies · * Monday, June 13 – 7:05 p.m. vs. Atlanta Braves · Friday, Aug. 12 – 7:05 p.m. vs. San […]
Happy Memorial Weekend! Join Off the Mall Tours for it's latest walk: Echoes of the Navy Yard. The Navy Yard is DC’s oldest neighborhood, and was also one of the largest sources of employment, the entry point into the capital, the final destination of DC’s first mass transit system, and much more. Tour begins at […]
Rejoice & Experience Dance Africa IN PERSON! WHAT: Dance Africa DC 2022 WHEN: May 31 - June 4 2022 WHERE: Outdoor Performances at Catholic University of America TICKETS: Pay-what-you-can payment options, starting at $0 up to $100 Join us for a week of dance, music, and tradition during our 34th annual DanceAfrica, […]
Profs and Pints DC presents: “Personality Disorders 101,” a look at the myth, reality, assessment, and treatment of personality disorders, with Brian A. Sharpless, licensed clinical psychologist, visiting research fellow […]
In a time when our world feels chaotic, we look for Harmony in our lives. Broadway Galleries, Alexandria purveyor of Fine Art, Art Installation, and Framing, invites you. Curated by […]
Bunker Labs’ Veterans in Residence Showcase is a nationwide event spanning across 23 cities and 3 virtual cohorts, celebrating over 400 veteran and military spouse entrepreneurs launching their startups and […]
Profs and Pints DC presents: “Reproductive Justice after Roe,” with Sara Matthiesen, professor of history and women’s, gender, and sexuality studies at George Washington University and author of Reproduction Reconceived: […]
Young Portrait Explorers Select Mondays, 10:30 a.m. G Street Lobby June 13: Seeing faces July 11: Body language Aug. 8: Texture and touch Join us at the museum for a special tour of “The Outwin 2022: American Portraiture Today” exhibition that highlights themes for children up to age five and their adult companions. Class size […]
Maz and Bricks is a passionate, angry, funny and touching play which tells the story of two young people who meet over the course of a day in Dublin. Maz is attending a 'Repeal the Eighth' demonstration, while Bricks is going to meet the mother of his young daughter. As the day unfolds, the two […]
Members of the Washington Printmakers Gallery are proud to present Woodblock Prints by Leslie Rose
Collectors’ Night Friday, June 3, 2022 from 6–11 pm Dinner Tickets | 6:00 pm entry Party Tickets | 8:30 pm entry Purchase Tickets Here Collectors' Night is just three weeks away […]
Join the Congressional Chorus for its sixteenth annual Cabaret on Friday, June 3 and Saturday, June 4! Mixtape will take audience members on a musical tour through the decades, featuring hits from the 1980s, 1990s, 2000s, 2010s and the long-awaited premiere of our 2020 commission “Ever-Changing Land” by former Artistic Director Chris Urquiaga. Tickets on […]
UNBREAKABLE June 4 2022 Lincoln Theatre Tickets: The season closes with the titular concert Unbreakable by composer Andrew Lippa (I am Harvey Milk, Broadway’s The Wild Party, The Addams Family, […]
Paws on the Plaza invites the Tysons community out to celebrate a day devoted to their furry friends. Event activities include a dog park and doggie splash pad, beer garden (for the humans), pet vendors, free caricatures of your pet, a DJ, a photo booth, giveaways, and more. Some participating vendors: Becky’s Pet Care, Artful […]
Celebrate Pride with your chosen family at SAAM! Join us outside the museum on the F Street plaza and proudly march to the beat of DC’s Different Drummers. Enjoy a […]
The Washington Folk Festival at historic Glen Echo Park will return this year after a two year COVID hiatus! This will be the 40th year for this local tradition. The Festival will run from 12 noon to 7 pm on Saturday and Sunday, June 4 and 5. This free, rain-or-shine event is a celebration of […]
Elements Urban Arts Collective celebrates its 5th season with the Annual Youth SHOWCASE. Performances will feature dances by Elements Dance Company and more. The performance list for each show will be updated on their website at www.elementsuac.com/5thshow.
Join local yoga instructors for our 8th annual summer Sunday yoga series at Dumbarton House. Enjoy our serene outdoor space for this 60 minute all-levels class that should be fun and challenging for both experienced yogis and yoga skeptics alike! Attendees should bring their own mat and must complete a waiver to participate. A $5 […]
The family-friendly event will be open to the public and feature advocates, lawmakers, and maternal health experts. Families, advocates, and health care providers will call on Congress, business leaders, and […]
Bringing Healing and Power, Opening Day – June 6, 2022 at 12noon EstherTalk with Ms. Yasmin Arrington – 12noon - 12:15pm; Unmasking and Finding Myself with Mr. John Johnson and The Verbal Gymnastics Theater Company – 12:15 – 1:15pm. Mr. John Johnson “John A Johnson is a Poet/Playwright and native Washingtonian. He is the founder […]
Bringing Healing and Power Opening Day – June 6, 2022 at 12noon EstherTalk with Ms. Yasmin Arrington – 12noon - 12:15pm Unmasking and Finding Myself with Mr. John Johnson and The Verbal Gymnastics Theater Company – 12:15 – 1:15pm Janis F. Kearney at 12:15pm Online Event Mr. John Johnson “John A Johnson is a Poet/Playwright […]
Please join Esther Productions, Inc, Spoken Word, Almaz Arts, and Leap, Learn, Live for Reconciliation Week 2022 from June 6, 2022 - June 10, 2022. Online event 12 – 1:30pm The five-day event includes motivational talks; customized and interactive workshops presented by some of the leading coaches, therapists, and artists; and unique, purpose-driven performances that […]
