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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 you prefer a chair or a mat. Water bottles and yoga mats are not permitted inside the Museum. Limited parking is available on site. Only […]
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 will bring together local residents, experts, and officials to discuss important topics, including: Lead in Water: Replace lead service lines in DC so that everyone […]
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 from our very special guest, Maryland’s Lt. Governor Aruna Miller who has championed advocacy, leadership, and community engagement throughout her career. We will explore: Empowering Women […]
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 Sightlines Saturdays! In celebration of International Women's Day, this month's feature program includes a film screening of MISS CHELOVE: From Java to the Streets of […]
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 7:00pm - 10:30pm. Live music by The Horsenecks, calling by LP Kelly, FREE for kids 12 and under! Haven’t ever square danced or maybe the […]
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 area for his work in the education and preservation of the great and uniquely American jazz tradition. We are pleased and honored to welcome Mr. […]
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. Elizabeth Catlett, a Howard University graduate and DC native, tapped these local beginnings to launch a stellar career that spanned almost seven decades. About the […]
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, this dynamic event is designed to help you practice and perfect your craft in a supportive and interactive environment. Led by seasoned facilitators John Rabasa, […]
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 and is very responsive to cross hatched lines. The "plate" is wiped like an intaglio plate, the lines are inked and the surface cleaned with […]
The museum hosts a special after-hours event in celebration of the special installation “Making a Statement.” Visitors can hear from contemporary Indigenous fashion designers, enjoy a unique fashion showcase, and support Native artists. Indigenous Couture and Style Level 1: Rasmuson Theater Enjoy an evening of conversation with quillwork artist Joe Big Mountain (Mohawk/Cree/Comanche) and Sunshine […]
DC | Celebrating Indigenous Fashion Saturday, March 15, 10 AM–5 PM Celebrate groundbreaking Indigenous designers whose inspiring creations challenge the boundaries of fashion and expand perceptions of Indigenous cultures. Indigenous Fashion Showcase Level 1: Potomac Atrium Join Indigenous fashion designers as they unveil their latest works and demonstrate their craft. Enjoy a one-of-a-kind fashion showcase, […]
You're Invited to Our Grand Opening Celebration! Date: Saturday, March 15th Time: 11am-1pm Location: 1232 3rd St. NE Suite A, Washington, DC 20002 Join us as we celebrate opening our doors to the community! We’re so excited to meet you (and your pets) and show you around our brand-new space. Here's what to […]
This brilliant gem of the Czechoslovak New Wave follows the lingering effects of a nuclear war that has wiped out most of humanity. A small group of survivors—all women—roam the Earth in search of a male to continue the human race.
Included with the price of Museum admission. Attendance is limited and first-come-first-serve. Registration is required. Join us for a conversation between artist Simmie Knoxand The Kreeger Museum Director Helen Chason on Simmie Knox: Selected Works, on view at the Museum through April 26th. Parking onsite is limited. Please plan accordingly. If the small parking lot […]
Thomas Circle Singers to Perform David Lang’s the little match girl passion March 15, 2025 | Live! at 10th & G WASHINGTON, DC — Thomas Circle Singers (TCS), Washington’s renowned chamber choir committed to inspiring compassion through music, presents David Lang’s Pulitzer Prize-winning work, the little match girl passion. This moving concert will take place […]
Thomas Circle Singers to Perform David Lang’s the little match girl passion March 15, 2025 | Live! at 10th & G WASHINGTON, DC — Thomas Circle Singers (TCS), Washington’s renowned chamber choir committed to inspiring compassion through music, presents David Lang’s Pulitzer Prize-winning work, the little match girl passion. This moving concert will take place […]
Coolest Place in DC -Booking.com. Top 5 historic venues to explore - in the world! -Smithsonian.com Join fellow Girl Scout associations, service units, troops, families, & alumni for a Hidden Gems & Secret Door Hunt for Girl Scout Day! Ticket holders will receive a Hidden Gems Hunt & Secret Door Tour for half off the […]
Randol Schoenberg suggests that Geni is the best platform for collaborative genealogy, which makes it absolutely the best place to build your family tree. He will discuss how to take your genealogy to the next level using Geni's unique tools. This one-hour program, conducted over Zoom at 1:30 PM Eastern Time, is free for members. […]
DC | Centenario de la Revolución Guna (Dule) de 1925 (Centennial of the Guna Revolution of 1925) Sunday, March 16, 1 PM National Mall and Online Join a delegation of […]
This is the second of four lectures in America’s Architecture of Freedom and Unfreedom, the 74th A. W. Mellon Lectures in the Fine Arts presented by Mabel O. Wilson of Columbia University. This talk follows Andrew Ellicott, a mathematician and surveyor, and his team including free Black surveyor Benjamin Banneker, on their 1791 survey of […]
Arlington-based Jane Franklin Dance bids farewell at the Arlington black-box venue, Theatre on the Run. Celebrate 28 years of artistic creativity with signature works by Jane Franklin, premiers by company artists Kelsey Rohr and Ryan Carlough, a Forty+ Project premiere by Lauren DeVera and an award-winning duet by frequent JFD guest choreographer Robert J. Priore.
Profs and Pints DC presents: “The Archaeology of Ireland,” a look at what major sites reveal about the island from prehistory to the present, with Victoria McAlister, assistant professor of […]
Merging the cultural richness of Asia and Washington, DC, this exhibit showcases the diverse beauty and creativity that the gift of spring brings. Viewers will walk through imaginative urban gardens — inside and out — filled with sculpture, plants, flowers, porcelain and art, as well as get to search throughout the entire museum. This collection […]
Spring Wine Fling, presented by Restaurant Association Metropolitan Washington (RAMW), returns on the first day of spring, March 20, through March 31. The annual dining promotion, highlighting food and wine […]
The circulation of Mesoamerican material culture in early modern Europe is usually thought of as the result of the famous conquistadors’ shipments that reached Spain and other Habsburg domains, where they caused proverbial wonder among local observers such as Albrecht Dürer. Recent research, however, has shown that some of the most iconic Mesoamerican objects now […]
Named for the Erinyes (a.k.a. the Furies) from the Greek tragedy Oresteia by Aeschylus, and with roots in Estonia, Lithuania, Greece, the United States, and Finland, the Erinys Quartet was founded in 2018 at the Sibelius Academy in Helsinki, where they worked closely with cellist Marko Ylönen. Since the autumn of 2023, they have been […]
Date: March 20, 2025 Time: 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM Location: The Warner Theatre, 513 13th St NW, Washington, DC 20004 Registration Link: http://aolf.me/UHDC Event Description: Join us for an inspiring and transformative evening featuring a dynamic conversation with Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar, moderated by Harvard’s Arthur Brooks. This special event will explore the timeless topics of happiness, […]
Join us for a conversation on the important relationship between museums and the creative process with internationally renowned artists Janine Antoni and Byron Kim, moderated by Kaywin Feldman, the National Gallery’s director. This talk is held in commemoration of the 50th anniversary of the National Gallery’s Collectors Committee. Founded in 1975 to build the collection […]
Join a tour of The ’70s Lens: Reimagining Documentary Photography exhibition. In a decade of tumult in the U.S., photographers embraced experimentation. They changed the subjects they focused on. The field opened to underrepresented voices. Artists explored questions still with us today around the ethics, truth, and power of photography.
Join us for a talk with Mel Chin, a conceptual artist renowned for his research-based approach that encourages greater awareness of and dialogue around social and environmental issues. The National Gallery recently acquired Chin’s Landscape (1990), which addresses idealized representations of nature in the past and the reality of our ecosystem in the present. A […]
Join us Friday, March 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 & Culture. We'll start at 7:30pm with a one-hour beginner lesson (free with the price of admission) followed by salsa dancing with a DJ from 8:30-11pm. […]
Join instructor Jeneen Piccuirro for a one hour all-levels yoga practice in our serene outdoor Sculpture Garden. Please bring your own yoga mat, water, and any other yoga props you wish to use. During practice, please refrain from using your phone and taking photos to ensure everyone's privacy. Note that this class will be held […]
EXPLR invites you to the 2025 National STEM Festival for an inspiring day of exploration, innovation, and creativity! Meet 100+ National STEM Champions, showcasing breakthrough projects in AI, medicine, sustainability, aerospace, and more. Engage with interactive exhibits and hands-on STEM activities led by scientists, educators, and leading STEM organizations. Don’t miss the chance to snag […]
What better way to explore Community Forklift's new store layout than with a scavenger hunt? The hunt is on during regular store hours and we'll have live metal banjo music by Jacob Panic on Saturday, March 22, from 12 – 3 pm. Stop by the front desk for your scavenger hunt details and return when […]
Join us for a gallery talk in Elizabeth Catlett: A Black Revolutionary Artist with Dalila Scruggs, exhibition curator and Augusta Savage Curator of African American Art, Smithsonian American Art Museum. One of the defining artists of the 20th century, Elizabeth Catlett addressed the injustices she witnessed and experienced in America and Mexico through her bold […]
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 city. Now in its fifth year, this series supports and spotlights the wealth of musical talent in our metropolitan area. Tickets now include admission to […]
Dress your best for a fun cultural night as we celebrate African arts with a three-course dinner, live music, cultural entertainment. There will be raffle and auction of exclusive artwork In the words of anthropologist E.B. Tylor Culture is "that complex whole which includes knowledge, belief, art, morals, and law, custom and any other capabilities and […]
What better way to explore Community Forklift's new store layout than with a scavenger hunt? The hunt is on during regular store hours and we'll have live metal banjo music by Jacob Panic on Saturday, March 22, from 12 – 3 pm. Stop by the front desk for your scavenger hunt details and return when […]
Off the Mall Tours is celebrating Women’s History Month with a walking tour that honors several extraordinary women buried in Congressional Cemetery. Congressional Cemetery was established in 1807, and in the early days of the City of Washington, traditionally served as the burial place for congressmen. In subsequent years, it expanded to include many different […]
Profs and Pints DC presents: “To End the War in Ukraine,” on a path to peace and what it might mean for Ukraine, Russia, and the United States, with Michael Kimmage, director of the Wilson Center’s Kennan Institute, former U.S. State Department planner for Ukraine and Russia, and author of Collisions: The Origins of the […]
Thursday, March 27, 2025 7:00 PM 8:00 PM Silver Spring Black Box 8641 Colesville RoadSilver Spring, MD, 20910United States If you are new to Story District, our shows feature a mix of storytellers sharing true tales on a common theme. For this show, we have a killer line-up of some of our funniest stories and best storytellers […]
In this talk, Sergio LaPorta, of CSU Fresno, will present Armenian narratives that articulate both the deterioration of Christian-Muslim relations in the twelth century and strategies for negotiating a rapidly changing socio-political context. Reception to follow.
Join the Peace & Love Circle for Therapeutic Artistic Expression. Find a safe space to express your feelings and embrace more love, joy, and peace. Explore printmaking and a wide-range of mixed media art. Take a moment to exhale with new friends in a welcoming environment while overcoming stress, anxiety, and fear. Dr. Amzi is […]
Applause Unlimited celebrates one of the 20th century’s greatest storytellers with their award-winning show, “The Magic of Hans Christian Andersen.” Sometimes serious and heartwarming, sometimes downright silly, but always fun, the show features storytelling and song as well as over twenty hand puppets, rod puppets, and marionettes in three of Andersen’s best-loved tales: “The Ugly […]
Enjoy reading books about American History? Join us for a share and discussion session to talk about your favorite history related book! Need suggestions? Visit our museum shop to see all our Tudor Place related books.
Filmmaker Jem Cohen brings the same meditative elegance and intellectual curiosity he did to Museum Hours (2012) with his stargazing new feature, Little, Big, and Far. Again, he uses the cinematic form to patiently interrogate ways of seeing and being. The principal subject of Cohen’s film is an Austrian astronomer named Karl who has been […]
Comic Genius Show presents the March-Laughness Comedy Showcase featuring "Hamburger" Jones and Hosted by Comedian Coy. This event will also feature Comedian E-Boogie, Tamara Marie, and Curtis Gaskins. Join us for a night of fun, clean, stand-up comedy at Busboys and Poets in Hyattsville, MD. $29 per entry
Experience a guided tour of Tudor Place with an emphasis on the women who lived and worked here. Descendants of Martha Washington, both free and enslaved, the women of Tudor Place blazed trails, overcame tragedy and impacted the growth of Georgetown.
The Young Archaeologists' Club is for middle-school aged youth interested in archaeology. Students will work with professional archaeologists and explore archaeological science through hands-on activities, crafts, and games. Participation is free, but registration is required. The full schedule includes a rotation of eight in-person locations, one in each Ward of Washington, DC, and virtual options […]
Listen to singers from the Denyce Graves Foundation in a concert honoring the exhibition Elizabeth Catlett: A Black Revolutionary Artist, on view through July 6, 2025. Titled Art and Soul: American Art Song through the Lens of Generations of Black Composers, this program compliments Catlett’s art based on music—art that represents her own faith in […]
With the 2025 baseball season officially underway, Capital One – the official bank and credit card partner of Major League Baseball – is offering free handcrafted drinks at its DC […]
Profs and Pints DC presents: “Democracy Born in Darkness,” on the shady, partisan, violent origins of American political media, with Jon Grinspan, award-winning curator of political history at the Smithsonian's […]
Profs and Pints DC presents: “Bird Songs—A Listeners’ Guide,” on hearing and understanding our feathered friends’ messages, with Stephen Ferguson, visiting assistant professor of biology at the University of Richmond and a physiobehavioral ecologist who extensively researches birds. Song fills the air each spring as birds shake off the winter and stake their claims. For […]
Join us on May 5 at 4 PM at the majestic Netherlands Carillon, a musical monument (bell tower) overlooking Washington, D.C., for an unforgettable Freedom Concert celebrating 80 years of freedom! Experience the stirring sounds of the Dutch Regimental Orchestra Guards Grenadiers and Rifles, in collaboration with the U.S. Army Band and Dutch singer Julia […]
The Wiper Week initiative will give away windshield wiper replacements and installation absolutely free. Wiper Week is a collaborative initiative to increase safe driving in our nation’s capital and to raise awareness about the importance of visibility on the road – for drivers, passengers, bicyclists, and pedestrians alike. Area motorists can secure their spot by […]
Join us on Thursday, April 3, 2025, for Bumper Car Squares at Glen Echo Park! The Partnership presents a special series of square dances in the Bumper Car Pavilion, every month from 7:00pm - 10:30pm. Live music by Vandalia, calling by Caroline Barnes, FREE for kids 12 and under! Haven’t ever square danced or maybe […]
Join the Airmen of Note for a Jazz Heritage Series concert featuring guitarist Pasquale Grasso! Mr. Grasso is an acclaimed Italian jazz guitarist celebrated for his virtuosic technique, blending the classical guitar tradition with bebop influences, and his innovative interpretations of jazz standards.
Boom! Lawyered and the Feminist Buzzkills Podcast are coming to DC for one hilarious, live co-podcast April 3rd at The Black Cat. These two podcasts are known for exposing every pronoun-hating branch of the US government and their evil plans to reduce us all to broodmare status. Shit is so bad, they decided to join […]
On the first Saturday of each month the National Gallery springs to life with a variety of engaging activities for all ages. All activities are free, and most are first come, first served. This edition will highlight one of the defining artists of the 20th century, Elizabeth Catlett, who addressed the injustices she witnessed and […]
We are continually grasping at the eight extremes of phenomena. For a qualified meditator single pointedly absorbed in emptiness, there is no difference between the eight extremes of phenomena: production, disintegration, impermanence, permanence, going, coming, singularity and plurality. Having mixed our mind with emptiness, when we arise from meditation we will experience all phenomena equally […]
Weaving Family Threads Saturday and Sunday, April 5–6, 10 AM–5 PM Visit the Smithsonian’s National Museum of the American Indian to see the first-ever retrospective of Diné fiber artist DY Begay and experience the love she holds for her homelands, expressed through 48 inspired tapestries. Bring the whole family and join an interactive experience for […]
The National Chamber Ensemble (NCE) brings the combined talents of two extraordinary musical artists in a program featuring works by Johann Sebastian Bach, Lowell Liebermann and Johannes Brahms. NCE Artistic Director and violinist, Leonid Sushansky and pianist Thomas Pandolfi were classmates, graduating from the famed Julliard School of Music. They went on to establish themselves […]
Join us for a presentation by Chakaia Booker to celebrate opening weekend of In the Tower: Chakaia Booker: Treading New Ground, on view April 5–August 3, 2025. For over four decades, Booker has cut, coiled, and contorted tires, sculpting the industrial waste into spectacular abstract forms. She uses discarded tires both as a commentary on […]
Profs and Pints DC presents: “Trump and Terrorism,” on the Trump administration’s counterterrorism policies and their likely impact at home and abroad, with Jacob Ware, research fellow at the Council on Foreign Relations, adjunct assistant professor at the Georgetown University School of Foreign Service, and author of God, Guns, and Sedition: Far-Right Terrorism in America. […]
Come to tea & meet 50 Cherry Blossom Princesses. DOORS OPEN & TOUR: 2:00 PM TEA: 3:30 PM Includes: tea, sweets, Cherry Blossom Exhibit, and touring the Secret Door Museum. Cash bar for other beverages. The Princess program started in 1948, and is an educational and cultural exchange program with Japan. College age (19-24) women […]
Come to tea & meet 50 Cherry Blossom Princesses. DOORS OPEN & TOUR: 4:00 PM TEA: 5:30 PM Includes: tea, sweets, Cherry Blossom Exhibit, and touring the Secret Door Museum. Cash bar for other beverages. The Princess program started in 1948, and is an educational and cultural exchange program with Japan. College age (19-24) women […]
Profs and Pints DC presents: “The Bagpipe of Ireland and Scotland,” on the intertwined roots of two cultures and an instrument that unites them, a talk and performance by Edward […]
Join us for an interactive evening of hands-on facilitation practice, featuring Click by Jake Knapp! Whether you're an experienced facilitator or just starting out, this session is a unique opportunity to experiment with new methods, refine your skills, and gain valuable insights from peers. This month, we’re diving into Click: How to Make What People […]
Discover the beauty of meditating on the basics of Buddhism and lift your mind out of the ordinary. The two main trainings on the path to enlightenment, compassion and wisdom, depend upon a solid foundation of basic Buddhist practices. This retreat will provide an excellent opportunity to develop this foundation through teachings and meditations on […]
On Thursday, April 10, 2025, in Washington, DC, the nonprofit We Need Diverse Books will host Stories Save Lives, a joyful community conversation and cocktail reception celebrating ten years of We Need Diverse Books and its Walter Dean Myers Awards, followed by a fundraiser. Event sponsors include Scholastic, Inc.; Macmillan Publishers; Little, Brown Books for […]
Green thumbs! Flower Fanatics! Outdoor Aficionados! Visit our reuse warehouse during regular store hours Friday–Sunday, April 11–13, for deals on garden tools, pots, décor, and more. We'll be releasing fresh batches of garden supplies each day to restock as items sell. As you ponder your spring garden tasks, see what materials you can buy reused […]
Join us on Friday, April 11, 12-3pm at Mason Exhibitions Arlington to imagine joy with James Baldwin in the current art exhibition, Nothing Personal: A Collaboration in Black and White. 12:00PM-1:00PM - Enjoy coffee, tea, light breakfast and experience a one-of-its-kind art exhibit 1:00PM-2:30PM - Meet others and participate in the Kritikos Reading Group. Theme […]
Join us for an electrifying night of spoken word poetry, where talented poets compete by performing their original works before a live audience and a panel of judges. With each performance, you'll experience powerful stories, emotions, and the raw energy of creative expression. Whether you're a longtime fan or new to the world of poetry, […]
Join us for an electrifying night of spoken word poetry, where talented poets compete by performing their original works before a live audience and a panel of judges. With each performance, you'll experience powerful stories, emotions, and the raw energy of creative expression. Whether you're a longtime fan or new to the world of poetry, […]
Join the Pan American Symphony Orchestra's Tango Ensemble for an evening of live tango music and tango dancing at the elegant ballroom of the Embassy of Argentina. Bring your dancing shoes or come just to listen to tangos that span the decades. With Javier Sanchez on bandoneón. Argentine wines included in the price of admission. […]
Join us for The Alex Manfull Fund 5K on Saturday, April 12, in Washington, DC, and support critical research on the debilitating disorders of #PANS #PANDAS! Register now & spread the word! → https://bit.ly/TAMF5K2025 Let’s make a difference—together! $29.75 to $35 Discount code LUCKY through March 17 at 11:59 pm
Join the St. Cloud State University Wind Ensemble for an evening of traditional favorites from the concert band repertoire, including "First Suite in E-flat" by Gustav Holst, "Danzón No. 2" by Arturo Márquez, and more! The St. Cloud State Wind Ensemble is comprised of the University's the finest wind and percussion musicians. It is a […]
In a triumphant solo return to the Dumbarton stage, we welcome virtuoso and educator Michelle Cann. Praised as “exquisite” by The Philadelphia Inquirer and “a pianist of sterling artistry” by Gramophone, Ms. Cann brings a warm, confident, and energetic voice to the world of classical piano. Known as an industry-leading interpreter of the music of […]
Glen Echo Park Partnership for Arts & Culture presents Bachata y más! On Saturday, April 12 come experience the magic of all styles of Bachata, and discover why it's the dance that's sweeping the world. Bachata, a playful Latin dance originating from the Dominican Republic, is known for its close partner interaction with fast footwork, […]
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 Uncertain Times on Tuesday, April 15, 2025, at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center from 7 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. This free event will convene […]
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 secret doors and hidden passages. Walk in the footsteps of presidents and freedom fighters. No maps or hints - just your sleuthing skills! Join the […]
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 secret doors and hidden passages. Walk in the footsteps of presidents and freedom fighters. No maps or hints - just your sleuthing skills! Join the […]
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 secret doors and hidden passages. Walk in the footsteps of presidents and freedom fighters. No maps or hints - just your sleuthing skills! Join the […]
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, 1998, Spanish with English subtitles, DCP, 60 minutes).
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 radically reshaped policing and the American landscape. This talk will focus on news photography and how reliance on this technology created a new genre of […]
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. Tickets Available for Three Time Blocks: 10:00 am - 12:00 pm 11:00 am - 1:00 pm 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm
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 using sharp tools. The tetrapak can be easily cut into shapes and used in many creative ways. The plates created will be printed on an […]
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 DMV! We're brought together a captivating lineup featuring the vintage-tinged pop melodies of Maryland's own Shelby Morgan, the soulful folk-pop-rock of NoVa's Jahnel Daliya, and […]
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 & Culture. We'll start at 7:30pm with a one-hour beginner lesson (free with the price of admission) followed by salsa dancing with a DJ from 8:30-11pm. […]
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 docents are excited to share the magic and majesty of Dumbarton Oaks with you! On this day, we will host visitors in two timed sessions, […]
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 city. Now in its fifth year, this series supports and spotlights the wealth of musical talent in our metropolitan area. Tickets now include admission to […]
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 and recent films, including Another Horizon, “where the sky and the earth meet, is always elsewhere, a promised place where these two elements come together. […]
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, shop thousands of gently used books, CDs, DVDs and vinyl all on sale for $7 or less. Books are provided by Carpe Librum, a local […]
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 Mason University and author of The Great Society Subway: A History of the Washington Metro. The 128-mile rapid transit system serving Washington, DC, and its […]
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 Minds of Whales, Dolphins and Porpoises, and Verena Conkin, currently a lead researcher on the Potomac-Chesapeake Dolphin Project. Having spent over 30 years studying wild […]
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. Come explore worms and dirt with us with a story time, songs, garden experience and a hands-on art project.
