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A NIGHT OUT WITH THE CAMERATA: A SUMMER SING-ALONG FOR TENORS AND BASSES

St. John's Episcopal Church Georgetown 3240 O St. NW, Washington, DC, United States

Join Music Director Frank Albinder for an evening of singing or listening to your favorite songs for tenor and bass chorus, including Biebl’s Ave Maria, Spaseniye Sodelal, Brothers, Sing On!, Shenandoah, Drunken Sailor, Vive L’Amour, and many more! Free admission. All are welcome to attend! Music provided. Registration required (available until August 2nd at noon). […]

Free

Word Nouveau: Fanilect

Virtual Event

Join Planet Word for an intriguing exploration of fan culture and language as Cynthia Gordon, Professor of Linguistics at Georgetown University, unveils the concept of “fanilect.” Discover how fandoms create a unique common language – from Taylor Swift lyrics to Star Trek phrases to sports talk, and delve into the linguistic phenomenon where language and […]

Free

Profs & Pints DC: Dream Interpretation

Hill Center at the Old Naval Hospital 921 Pennsylvania Ave SE, Washington, DC, United States

Profs and Pints DC presents: “Dream Interpretation,” with Richard Bargdill, associate professor of psychology at Virginia Commonwealth University, teacher of courses on dream interpretation and the psychology of creativity, and […]

$13.50 – $17

Experimental Mixed Media Workshop with Saira

Washington Printmakers Gallery 1675 Wisconsin Ave, NW, Washington, DC, United States

Learn fundamental drawing and printmaking techniques in this 3 day mixed media workshop. This class will examine the work of influential painters and sculptors during the abstract expressionist movement in addition to methods of mark making as language. Students will learn various relief printmaking methods including gyotaku and frottage, two ancient techniques for capturing and […]

Middleburg’s 17th Annual Summer Sidewalk Sale

Town of Middleburg 10 WEST MARSHALL STREET, Middleburg, Virginia

Middleburg, the quaint historic town nestled in Virginia’s horse country, is cleaning out its closets and storage areas and moving onto the sidewalks, August 4 – 6 for the 17th […]

Bank of America’s Museums on Us at the Rubell Museum DC

Rubell Museum, DC 65 I Street SW, Washington DC, Washington, DC,, United States

Bank of America, Merrill and Bank of America Private Bank credit and debit cardholders can receive FREE general admission to two of Washington, DC’s most in-demand cultural attractions Saturday and […]

Free

Summer Saturdays: Outdoor Artists

Tudor Place

Tudor Place is full of art – both inside the Historic House and outside in the garden. Discover the history behind the statues in the garden. Then create your own […]

$5 – $10

Bank of America’s Museums on Us at The Phillips Collection

The Phillips Collection

Bank of America, Merrill and Bank of America Private Bank credit and debit cardholders can receive FREE general admission to two of Washington, DC’s most in-demand cultural attractions Saturday and […]

Free

Trinity Fest Wine Jerk & Reggae Festival (Formerly Trio Fest)

Potomac Polo Arena (Muldoon's Farm) 18905 Beallsville Rd, Poolesville, MD, United States

FEEL THE POWER OF THE TRINITY! THE AUTHENTIC DMV CARIBBEAN FOOD WINE & MUSIC EXPERIENCE TRINITY FEST Wine Jerk & Reggae Festival is an Authentic Caribbean event aimed at creating moments of fun, interaction, and culinary adventure for individuals as well as the whole family. Come and enjoy an unbeatable, exciting experience as RHU Events […]

“This Land” All Member Group Exhibition

Washington Printmakers Gallery 1675 Wisconsin Ave, NW, Washington, DC, United States

August 3–27, 2023 Opening Reception: Saturday, August 5, 2:00-5:00 pm This Land is Your Land, This Land is My Land. . . – diving into the words of Woodie Guthrie's iconic song – August is a golden month. Many have left home and are exploring our country, whether in National Parks, at the seashore, or […]

Free

Watercolor Painting with Jarrett Arnold

1675 Wisconsin Avenue, NW, DC 1675 Wisconsin Ave, NW, Washington, DC, United States

(Working from the Masters) - Level 1 - for 14 to 17 year old Weekly Class - 12 Weeks Tuesdays, September 5 to November 28, 2023 6:30 - 8:30 pm On the first day of class, students are expected to bring their materials and an example of their artwork to share. In this class students […]

Summer Camp: Tudor Place Time Travelers

Tudor Place

Travel back to the 1800s and discover what life was like. Tudor Place houses over 2,000 objects that help us understand what life was like before electricity, running water and […]

$175 – $200

Profs & Pints DC: The Drug Legalization Debate

Penn Social 801 E St NW, Washington, DC, United States

Profs and Pints DC presents: “The Drug Legalization Debate,” a thoughtful discussion of the pros and cons, with Chris Meyers, professor of philosophy at George Washington University and author of Drug Legalization—A Philosophical Analysis. Drugs and drug prohibition affect the lives of millions of people every day—sometimes for the better, more often for the worse. […]

$13.50 – $17

Profs & Pints DC: Tolkien’s Untold Tales

Penn Social 801 E St NW, Washington, DC, United States

Profs and Pints DC presents: “Tolkien’s Untold Tales,” a look at hidden stories underlying The Lord of the Rings, with Peter Grybauskas, senior lecturer in English at the University of Maryland, teacher of courses on J.R.R. Tolkien, and author of A Sense of Tales Untold: Exploring the Edges of Tolkien’s Literary Canvas. Today J.R.R. Tolkien […]

$13.50 – $17

In-Person Converse with a Conservator: James Hampton’s Throne

G Street Lobby, Smithsonian American Art Museum

Join SAAM's Lunder Conservation Fellow Katya Zinsli for an exploration of the ongoing conservation efforts surrounding one of SAAM's most iconic artworks: James Hampton's The Throne of the Third Heaven of the Nations’ Millennium General Assembly. Discover the meticulous processes involved in caring for such a large and complex artwork, as well as the challenges […]

Free

Planet Word JokeFest! An Open Mic Night Moderated by Pros

Planet Word 925 13th St., NW, Washington, DC, United States

Get ready for Planet Word’s First Annual JokeFest Open Mic Night! Enjoy an uproarious celebration of language, wit, and jokes with professional comedians, including our host Kasha Patel and a special guest joining virtually, Lily Sparks. And don’t miss your chance to give stand-up a try!

$15

Grace Episcopal Church 28th Annual Bach Festival

Grace Episcopal Church 1041 Wisconsin Ave NW, Washington, DC, United States

Grace Episcopal Church, Georgetown, is proud to announce its 28th Annual Bach Festival in August 2023. Grace Episcopal Church is located at 1041 Wisconsin, NW, in Georgetown, Washington, DC. The 28th Bach Festival will offer three outstanding concerts on August 11th at 7:30pm, August 13th at 1:30pm, and August 18th at 7:30pm. All concerts will […]

Art in the Garden

Tudor Place

Join us for a colored pencil sketching workshop in the garden. Participants will explore summer flora, incorporating brilliant hues using hatching, cross hatching and subtraction techniques. Afterwards, impress your friends with your own unique creation.

$45.00 – $55.00

Summer Saturdays: Nature Detectives

Tudor Place

Intrepid explorers will create their own Nature Detective field journal and venture into the Tudor Place garden with a magnifying glass to uncover it’s secrets. Summer Saturdays is best enjoyed […]

$5 – $10

Disco in Dupont Circle

Dupont Circle

DC disco band, The Moonlighters, will be playing Dupont Circle on Saturday, August 12 from 1:00-5:00 p.m. The public is invited to wear their dancing shoes and do the hustle […]

Free

Sisters in Harmony: Women of the Baroque

The Parks at Walter Reed 1010 Butternut Street NW, Washington, DC, United States

Washington Bach Consort present Sisters in Harmony: Women of the Baroque, a program of music including several pieces written by women composers of the 17th century, and eloquent Baroque works […]

Free

Profs & Pints DC: How Therapy Changes Brains

Penn Social 801 E St NW, Washington, DC, United States

Profs and Pints DC presents: “How Therapy Changes Brains,” with Christopher W.T. Miller M.D., associate professor of psychiatry at the University of Maryland School of Medicine and psychiatrist and psychoanalyst […]

$13.50 – $17

Profs & Pints DC: When the NBA Became Black

Penn Social 801 E St NW, Washington, DC, United States

Profs and Pints DC presents: “When the NBA Became Black,” with Theresa Runstedtler, associate professor in the departments of history and of critical race, gender, and culture studies at American University and author of Black Ball: Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Spencer Haywood, and the Generation that Saved the Soul of the NBA. Nowadays the National Basketball Association […]

$13.50 – $17

In-Person Take 5: Jazz at SAAM with Ebban and Ephraim Dorsey

Kogod Courtyard, Smithsonian American Art Museum G Street NW &, 8th St. NW, Washington DC, DC, United States

Celebrate a uniquely American art form with Take 5: Jazz at SAAM, a series of free, live performances in SAAM’s airy Kogod Courtyard. This month features siblings Ebban and Ephraim Dorsey from Baltimore, who have been playing music since they were 10 and 11, respectively. Both Ebban and Ephraim are composers and bandleaders; Ebban is […]

Free

El Día de los Muertos Festival

National Portrait Gallery

Join us for our annual celebration of el Día de los Muertos – one of the National Portrait Gallery’s biggest events of the year! Visitors will enjoy live music, dance […]

Free

The Art of Indian Spices with Rani – Dinner Served

Washington Printmakers Gallery 1675 Wisconsin Ave, NW, Washington, DC, United States

Spicez is excited to share our intimate knowledge of these aromatic ground-up seasonings that tickle your taste buds, elevate your cuisine, and dazzle your guests...if you get it right! The combinations and complexities of using spices are endless, and we are here to spice up your life! (Or at least your dish.) Let's get together […]

March on Washington Walking Tour

The National Mall Constitution Avenue, NW, Washington, DC, United States

Walk the route taken by the 250,000 demonstrators who arrived in Washington, D.C. from across the country to attend the August 28, 1963, "March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom," the largest demonstration for human rights in U.S. history.

$50

Dolley Day

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

Join us as we celebrate the anniversary of Dolley Madison’s flight from the White House to Dumbarton House in 1814. During the War of 1812, the British burned the White House and Capitol buildings. After directing enslaved individuals to save precious documents and paintings from the White House, Dolley fled the fire and the British. […]

Summer Saturdays: Digging Deep

Tudor Place

How do we learn about the past? One way is by digging it up. Learn about what archaeological digs have uncovered about Tudor Place before participating in one. You might […]

$5 – $10

Sweat

The Keegan Theatre 1742 Church Street, NW, Washington, DC, DC, United States

Filled with warm humor and tremendous heart, Lynn Nottage’s SWEAT tells the story of a group of friends who have spent their lives sharing drinks, secrets, and laughs while working together on the factory floor. But when layoffs and picket lines begin to chip away at their trust, the friends find themselves pitted against each […]

$45 – $55

Profs & Pints DC: How Drug Makers Make Us Sick

Penn Social 801 E St NW, Washington, DC, United States

Profs and Pints DC presents: “How Drug Makers Make Us Sick,” on pharmaceutical companies’ efforts to promote invented diagnoses to sell us products we don’t need, with Dr. Adriane Fugh-Berman, professor of pharmacology and physiology and family medicine at Georgetown University Medical Center and director of PharmedOut, a research and education project that opposes unethical […]

$13.50 – $17

Salsa and Bachata Classes by Dr. Stephen Jackson

Washington Printmakers Gallery 1675 Wisconsin Ave, NW, Washington, DC, United States

Come and experience how fun and easy it is to learn Latin dances like Salsa and Bachata. Meet your friendly and highly skilled instructor, Dr. Stephen Jackson. Try out one of our classes while you meet new friends and fellow dancers who care about learning dance just as much as you. We are a safe, […]

Profs & Pints DC: Who Will Build Russia’s Future?

Penn Social 801 E St NW, Washington, DC, United States

Profs and Pints DC presents: “Who Will Build Russia’s Future?” a look at that nation’s destiny once Putin is gone, with Sam Greene, professor of Russian politics at King’s College London, director of the Democratic Resilience program at the Center for European Policy Analysis, and co-author of Putin vs. the People: The Perilous Politics of […]

$13.50 – $17

Capital City Symphony Presents: Take me to The River

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

Our season closer kicks off with award-winning, young French-Canadian American cellist, Romain-Olivier Gray’s performance of Schumann’s Cello Concerto in A minor. We’ll then embark on a musical voyage through iconic rivers with Smetana’s The Moldau and Florence Price’s The Mississippi River. Smetana’s symphonic poem immerses us in the heart of Bohemia as it depicts the […]

$16 – $35

Spiritualist Service

Church of Two Worlds 3038 Q Street, NW, Washington, DC, United States

Church of Two Worlds, under the umbrella of the National Spiritualist Association of Churches, will be offering a service with an inspirational talk, healing meditation time and a demonstration of […]

Free

Spiritualist Service

Church of Two Worlds 3038 Q Street, NW, Washington, DC, United States

Church of Two Worlds, under the umbrella of the National Spiritualist Association of Churches, will be offering a service with an inspirational talk, healing meditation time and a demonstration of […]

Free

In-Person Art Bites Gallery Talk

G Street Lobby, Smithsonian American Art Museum

Join SAAM’s research fellows for this lunchtime series of gallery talks as they share new discoveries about artworks on view. Learn the stories behind these objects and how each one tells us about America’s ever-changing culture. Claire Ittner, the Will Barnet Foundation Predoctoral Fellow, provides new insights into William E. Artis’s Untitled (Idealized Head of a […]

Free

Summer Saturdays: Let’s Play!

Tudor Place

Learn about the historic games played by kids in the past before creating your own toy to bring home. Summer Saturdays is best enjoyed by young learners ages four to […]

$5 – $10

ZMAG’s Beginner’s Drawing With Dominique Hughes Weekly Class – 17 Weeks – Adults

Washington Print Makers Gallery 1641 Wisconsin Ave, NW, Washington, DC, United States

With practice, anyone can improve their drawing abilities. Students will gain knowledge of line, value, tone, negative space, and perspective in this course, and you’ll leave with the assurance to start drawing every day. Each class students will be guided step-by-step through each assignment. Classes will combine drawing theory, real-world examples, worksheets, and drawing practice. […]

Profs & Pints DC: Making Sense of the 1990s

Penn Social 801 E St NW, Washington, DC, United States

Profs and Pints DC presents: “Making Sense of the 1990s,” a scholarly trip back to a perplexing decade, with W. Joseph Campbell, professor of communication at American University, teacher of a course titled “The American 1990s,” and author of 1995: The Year the Future Began. Time to crank up some Nirvana, throw on a pair […]

$13.50 – $17

Profs & Pints DC: AI’s Promise and Perils

Penn Social 801 E St NW, Washington, DC, United States

Profs and Pints DC presents: “AI’s Promise and Pitfalls,” a forward-looking discussion of how artificial intelligence can be directed to do good rather than harm, with Mary “Missy” Cummings, professor of robotics and director of the Autonomy and Robotics Center at George Mason University and former senior safety advisor to the National Highway Traffic Safety […]

$13.50 – $17

Art of Making Roti (Indian Flat Bread) – Dinner Served

Washington Printmakers Gallery 1675 Wisconsin Ave, NW, Washington, DC, United States

Roti is a round flatbread native to the Indian subcontinent. It’s made with whole-wheat flour known as atta, Mixed in to do with water, oil, and salt, in a mixing utensil called Parat, and is cooked on Tava (Flat Skillet) It is popular in many countries as Pakistan, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Nepal, Singapore, Malaysia, Trinidad, […]

Guitar Classes with Roberto Alcaraz

1675 Wisconsin Avenue, NW, DC 1675 Wisconsin Ave, NW, Washington, DC, United States

All ages- All levels Fridays, September: 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 - 45 minute 45 minute class - From 3:00 to 7:30 pm All ages - All levels $65 per […]

Labor Day Weekend at Glen Echo Park

7300 MacArthur Blvd / Glen Echo, MD 20812 7300 MacArthur Blvd / Glen Echo, MD 20812, Glen Echo, MD, United States

Labor Day Weekend at Glen Echo Park provides an incredible opportunity to immerse yourself in the arts! The 52nd Annual Labor Day Art Show, running September 2-4 and held in the Spanish Ballroom, features the work of more than 200 artists from the mid-Atlantic region in varying artistic media, including sculpture, painting, drawing, ceramics, glass, […]

Bank of America’s Museums on Us at the Rubell Museum DC

Rubell Museum, DC 65 I Street SW, Washington DC, Washington, DC,, United States

Bank of America, Merrill and Bank of America Private Bank credit and debit cardholders can receive FREE general admission to two of Washington, DC’s most in-demand cultural attractions Saturday and […]

Free

Final Weekend to Experience Frank Stewart’s Collection for Free at the Phillips Collection c/o Bank of America.

The Phillips Collection

Bank of America, Merrill and Bank of America Private Bank credit and debit cardholders can receive FREE general admission to two of Washington, DC’s most in-demand cultural attractions Saturday and Sunday, September 2nd & 3rd, 2023. This weekend will be cardholders’ last chance to experience Frank Stewart’s Nexus, An American Photographer’s Journey, 1960s to the […]

Free

Wives Who Won the Cold War Walking Tour

Thomas Sweet Shop 3214 P Street NW, Washington, DC

An ill-fated artist, an Ambassador's wife, a Baroness, and the most powerful woman in journalism.....What do they all have in common? They were part of the most exclusive club of power-players in Cold War DC. These amazing women made their mark in a man's world using every tool at their disposal. Tour runs approximately 2 […]

$15 – $25

Chamber Music with The United States Navy Band

Church of the Epiphany 1317 G St NW, Washington, DC, United States

Join your United States Navy Band for an afternoon of chamber music at the Church of the Epiphany! As one of their most unique concerts, the Chamber Music Recital Series features Navy musicians in solo and small group performances. From an exciting set of operatic variations for clarinet to the enchanting Concerto for Vibraphone, the […]

Free

Portrait Drawing with Jarrett Arnold

1675 Wisconsin Avenue, NW, DC 1675 Wisconsin Ave, NW, Washington, DC, United States

On the first day of class, students are expected to bring their materials and an example of their artwork to share. In this class students will draw people from life and photographs, we will focus on learning how to draw people and how to draw them realistically. We will discuss and learn to avoid the […]

Profs & Pints DC: The President’s Daily Brief

Penn Social 801 E St NW, Washington, DC, United States

Profs and Pints DC presents: “The President’s Daily Brief,” an insider’s perspective on the world’s most classified document, with Anand Arun, a veteran analyst and intelligence officer for several security agencies who teaches graduate-level courses on intelligence and terrorism as an adjunct assistant professor in Georgetown University’s Center for Security Studies. The President’s Daily Brief, […]

$13.50 – $17

High School Is Historic

High School Football is the best high school football league in the United States of America. Do you want to watch High School Football 2023 Live? Then you have come […]

free

Tudor Tots: What Can We Learn?

Tudor Place

Discover all the fun things you can learn at school. Young learners ages 18 months to four years old will explore the idea of going to school through group storytime, […]

$6.50

Watercolor Paint Making with Earth Pigments with Lianna Zaragoza

1675 Wisconsin Avenue, NW, DC 1675 Wisconsin Ave, NW, Washington, DC, United States

Weekly Class - 15 weeks - Adults Wednesdays, September 6 to December 13, 2023 6 to 8 pm Level: Beginner - Intermediate - Maximum 8 participants Ages: 18+ 15 weeks - $600 - Materiel not included To access the syllabus, schedule, and material, please click here To register, please click here Please email us for […]

Watercolor Paint Making with Earth Pigments with Lianna – Weekly 15 weeks

Washington Printmakers Gallery 1675 Wisconsin Ave, NW, Washington, DC, United States

Weekly Class - 15 weeks Wednesdays, September 6 to December 13, 2023 6 to 8 pm Level: Beginner - Intermediate - Maximum 8 participants Ages: 18+ 15 weeks - $600 - Materiel not included - Please see list at the end Please email us for installment payment Learn to process earth pigments for watercolor paint […]

$600

Alas, Confederates

Georgetown Neighborhood Library 3260 R St. NW, Washington, DC, United States

Free preview of a Theatre production

Free

The History and Architecture of Georgetown and Washington DC

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

Georgetown was founded in 1751, predating the establishment of the federal district by 40 years, and remained a separate municipality until 1871. Many of the country’s founding fathers met in Georgetown to negotiate the acquisition of land, review plans, and inspect buildings under construction for the new nation’s capital. The history and architecture of Georgetown […]

Free Lecture. Subscription Dinner following

Folger Book Club: The Personal Librarian

Folger Book Club: The Personal Librarian / Thursday, September 7 at 6:30pm (ET) Virtual This month’s novel is about Belle da Costa Greene, the extraordinary woman who established the Morgan […]

Virtual Artist Conversation with Erica Lord and Maggie Thompson, moderated by Lara Evans

Renwick Gallery

Join "Sharing Honors and Burdens: Renwick Invitational 2023" artists Erica Lord (Athabaskan/ Iñupiat) and Maggie Thompson (Fond du Lac Ojibwe) in conversation with guest curator, Lara Evans (Cherokee Nation). Thompson, a fiber artist and designer who derives inspiration from her Ojibwe heritage, explores family history and broader themes relating to her Native American experience in […]

Free

Celebration of Textiles: Quilting D.C.

The George Washington University Museum and The Textile Museum 701 21st Street NW, Washington, DC, United States

Bring your family to celebrate D.C.’s quilting community at the museum during its 42nd-annual Celebration of Textiles. Make your own quilted square, tour our new exhibition of handmade quilts, and meet D.C.-area quilters who are keeping traditions alive or innovating what a quilt can be. Enjoy other textile demonstrations of weaving, spinning and more throughout […]

Free

Capital One x Da’Vinchi DC (Georgetown) Café Event

Capital One Cafe 3150 M St NW, Washington, CA, United States

Da'Vinchi, aka Cash Mooney from Freeform’s Grown-ish, is teaming up with Capital One to host a mental health and wellness themed brunch at its Georgetown Café location on Saturday, September […]

Free

Performance: Sounds of Guatemalan Marimba

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

Celebrate the sound of Guatemala’s national instrument with performances by Marimba Maya Awal, Marimba Mi Pequeña Internacional, and Marimba Linda Xelajú at the Smithsonian's National Museum of the American Indian. […]

Free

Opera in Williamsburg, VA: Die Fledermaus (The Bat). Comedy.

Crosswalk Auditorium, 7575 Richmond Rd, Williamsburg, VA 23188 7575 Richmond Rd, Williamsburg, United States

Opera in Williamsburg, Virginia, presents: Johann Strauss' beloved and hilarious Viennese comedy, Die Fledermaus (The Bat). Sung in the original German, with English dialogue and supertitles. Performing at the auditorium […]

$15 – $59

Disrupt and Resist Opening Reception

Mason Exhibitions Arlington 3601 Fairfax Dr, Arlington, VA 22201, Arlington VA, VA, United States

Join Mason Exhibitions for the opening reception of Disrupt and Resist: A love letter to the disability community on what showing up for each other can be. This group show features 7 artists exploring various ways to disrupt the notions of disability. To celebrate the opening, Arlington Weaves will be hosting a pop-up market. Arlington […]

Free

Twilight Tour of Arts in Foggy Bottom

842 New Hampshire Ave. NW 842 New Hampshire Ave. NW, Washington, United States

On September 9th, Arts in Foggy Bottom invites you to join them under the stars for a special performance by an NSO member and composer Michael J. Evans to celebrate its 2023 exhibition, Sites for Centering and Reflection. Listen as they play music inspired by the program’s theme, and enjoy a special twilight tour of […]

Free

Historic Alleyways Walking Tour

Blagden Alley 909 M Street NW, Washington, DC, DC, United States

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 […]

$15 – $25

Class Linoleum Block Printing with Jarrett Arnold

1675 Wisconsin Avenue, NW, DC 1675 Wisconsin Ave, NW, Washington, DC, United States

Expressing yourself in relief (Level 1) - Adults Weekly Class - 12 weeks Sundays, September 10 to November 26, 2023 10 am to 12pm On the first day of class, students are expected to bring their materials and an example of their artwork to share. In this class students will make drawings from great artist’s […]

Block Party

Capital Jewish Museum 575 3rd Street NW, Washington, DC, United States

Fall in love with DC’s newest museum! Join the Capital Jewish Museum as we continue our grand opening celebrations with a neighborhood block party. We’ll kick off the High Holidays with live music, social justice workshops and holiday projects, merchandise from local artisans and makers, food trucks, and a beer & wine garden. Featuring local […]

Block Party

Capital Jewish Museum 575 3rd Street NW, Washington, DC, United States

Fall in love with DC’s newest museum as we continue our grand opening celebrations with a neighborhood block party! We’ll kick off the High Holidays with live music, workshops and holiday projects, merchandise from local artisans and makers, refreshments from food trucks and a beer garden. The new Museum will also be open to the […]

Free

Unity Walk 2023

3935 Macomb St NW, Washington, DC 3935 Macomb St NW, Washington, DC, DC, United States

IFC’s annual Unity Walk is a public demonstration of love and support for all who live in our region. Walk with participants of all ages to visit different houses of […]

$5 – $10

“Goodbye” — Challenges Faced by Eastern European Emigrants

Zoom 1 Westmoreland Circle Northwest, Bethesda, MD, United States

Zoom meeting, free for members of JGSGW. Nonmembers may register to attend for a fee of $5. Emily Garber will discuss what it was like to get ready to leave home and cross the sea. There were times when it was more difficult for many Jews to leave Eastern Europe than to enter the United […]

$5.

D.C. Mondays: Classical Washington

Zoom 1 Westmoreland Circle Northwest, Bethesda, MD, United States

Washington, D.C., is a city like no other in the United States. A Greek Doric temple houses a colossal cult statue (the Lincoln Memorial). A Roman triumphal arch monumentalizes the main train depot (Union Station). Roman equestrian statues celebrate victorious American generals (Andrew Jackson in Lafayette Plaza). Virtually join GW professor Elise Friedland as she […]

Free

ZMAG’s Drawing (+ Portrait) with Dominique Hughes Weekly 14 Weeks

Washington Printmakers Gallery 1675 Wisconsin Ave, NW, Washington, DC, United States

With practice, anyone can improve their drawing abilities. Students will gain knowledge of line, value, tone, negative space, and perspective in this course, and you'll leave with the assurance to start drawing every day. Each class students will be guided step-by-step through each assignment. Classes will combine drawing theory, real-world examples, worksheets, and drawing practice. […]

$420

Salsa for Everyone – BASICS and BEYOND

Washington Printmakers Gallery 1675 Wisconsin Ave, NW, Washington, DC, United States

Come and experience how fun and easy it is to learn Latin dances like Salsa and Bachata. Meet your friendly and highly skilled instructor, Dr. Stephen Jackson. Try out one of our classes while you meet new friends and fellow dancers who care about learning dance just as much as you. We are a safe, […]

$20

Bachata for Everyone – BASICS and BEYOND

Washington Printmakers Gallery 1675 Wisconsin Ave, NW, Washington, DC, United States

Bachata for Everyone - BASICS and BEYOND: Mondays 7:00-8:00pm Class Description: Bachata is a romantic Latin dance originating in the Dominican Republic. In this Bachata series we will cover the timing, footwork, and partnering fundamentals that are essential to experience incredible connections in social dance settings. The music is vibrant, inspiring, and full of percussive […]

$20

Profs & Pints DC: The Orgasm Gap

Penn Social 801 E St NW, Washington, DC, United States

Profs and Pints DC presents: “The Orgasm Gap,” a beyond-the-bedroom look at why women have fewer orgasms than men, with Brittany Dernberger, who teaches a popular course on the sociology of sex and gender as a professorial lecturer in sociology at George Washington University. Studies have shown that more than 90 percent of men—but just […]

$13.50 – $17

Tudor Tots: What’s That Sound?

Tudor Place

Young learners aged 18 months to four years old are invited to join us in discovering the many different ways we can make music together. Learn about famous musicians, create […]

$6.50

OPENING RECEPTION: PERFECTLY ACCEPTABLE

george George Mason University Center for the Arts 4373 Mason Pond Dr. Fairfax, VA 22030 4373 Mason Pond Dr. , Fairfax, VA 22030, Fairfax, Virginia, Virgin Islands (U.S.)

Fenwick Gallery is excited to host PERFECTLY ACCEPTABLE, an exhibit featuring work from Chicago-based small press comics publisher Perfectly Acceptable Press. This exhibition explores the contemporary landscape of Risograph printing, presented through a broad overview of Perfectly Acceptable’s full archives and an in-depth exploration of one book: the award-winning comic Grip by Lale Westvind. Join […]

Free

2023 Clarice Smith Lecture Series: Virtual and In-Person Lecture with Artist Cauleen Smith

Smithsonian American Art Museum F Street and 8th Street NW, Washington DC, DC, United States

Interdisciplinary artist Cauleen Smith kicks off the annual Clarice Smith Distinguished Lecture Series. Smith explores African American identity through her work, particularly in films such as Sojourner, featured in SAAM’s current exhibition Musical Thinking: New Video Art and Sonic Strategies. She describes her work as a reflection on “the everyday possibilities of the imagination,” drawing […]

Free

Basic Printmaking for Adults with Karen La Du – Weekly -12 Weeks

Washington Printmakers Gallery 1675 Wisconsin Ave, NW, Washington, DC, United States

Weekly Class - 12 weeks Thursdays, September 14 to December 7, 2023 6 to 8 pm Unlock your creativity and discover the captivating world of printmaking in this engaging workshop series designed for adults. Over the course of several sessions, you will delve into the fundamentals of printmaking and gain hands-on experience with various techniques, […]

$480

My Mama and the Full-Scale Invasion

Woolly Mammoth Theatre Company

Sasha’s 82-year-old mother, Olga, is on the frontlines of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, having lived in Kyiv her whole life. Olga is thrust into increasingly fantastical situations: she strategizes with […]

$25 – $82

History of Jewish Washington Walking Tour

Gallery Place 800 H Street NW, Washington, DC, DC, United States

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 […]

$25

In Conversation with Kenturah Davis

National Portrait Gallery

In partnership with Arion Press, the historic San Francisco letterpress printer, the National Portrait Gallery is proud to present a public conversation with visionary artist Kenturah Davis. In 2023, Arion conceived and produced a new limited edition of Zora Neale Hurston’s 1937 classic, “Their Eyes Were Watching God,” as an artist book featuring works by […]

Free

Amal Walks Across America

Franklin Park 1332 I St NW, Washington, DC, United States

A global symbol of compassion and human rights, Little Amal is the 12-foot puppet portraying a 10-year-old Syrian refugee child who has traveled through 13 countries and been welcomed by […]

Free

“Kinship”: An Artist Talk with Thomas Holton

National Portrait Gallery

Join us for an artist talk with Thomas Holton, a photographer featured in “Kinship.” His portraits of the Lams, a Chinese family living in New York City, explore themes of identity and belonging. The artist will discuss the origins of this series and how it connects to his half-Chinese and half-American heritage. Free—Registration Required.

Free

Profs & Pints DC: How Politics Got So Nasty

Penn Social 801 E St NW, Washington, DC, United States

Profs and Pints DC presents: “How Politics Got So Nasty,” on what leads politicians in democracies to use violent and dangerous political rhetoric, with Thomas Zeitzoff, associate professor in American University’s School of Public Affairs and author of Nasty Politics. “Animals.” “Terrorists.” “Scum.” “Abomination.” These terms represent just a small sample of the harsh rhetoric recently thrown around in […]

$13.50 – $17

Profs & Pints DC: The Trump Indictments

Penn Social 801 E St NW, Washington, DC, United States

Profs and Pints DC presents: “The Trump Indictments,” an analysis of the prosecutors’ strategies and prospects for success, with Stephen A. Saltzburg, professor of law at GWU, former Justice Department official, and leading expert on criminal trials. Former President Donald J. Trump is the focus of four separate criminal cases headed up by three different prosecutors: Fulton County […]

$13.50 – $17

Virtual Artist Conversation with Carrie Mae Weems

Online

Don’t miss this amazing opportunity to hear from legendary artist Carrie Mae Weems, joined in conversation by Saisha Grayson, SAAM’s curator of time-based media, to discuss her new exhibition "Carrie Mae Weems: Looking Forward, Looking Back". Described as an icon, national treasure, and genius, Weems is a moral compass in the field, entwining art and […]

Free

Beginning Relief Printing with Karen La Du – Children – Weekly for 11 Weeks

Washington Printmakers Gallery 1675 Wisconsin Ave, NW, Washington, DC, United States

Weekly Class - 11 Weeks Thursdays, September 21 to December 7, 2023 3:30-5:30pm This basic printmaking class is a dynamic and hands-on 12-week program designed to introduce young artists, aged 10 to 15, to the fascinating world of printmaking. Through a series of engaging and interactive sessions, participants will learn the fundamentals of printmaking, including […]

$440

Car Free Day 2023

Across the Metropolitan DC Region 777 North Capitol Steet NE, Washington, DC, United States

Car Free Day is a free event celebrated internationally every September 22, in which commuters are encouraged to get around without driving alone in cars, and instead, carpool, vanpool, use […]

Free

Washington, D.C.: Music-Political Center

The Oak Room at Dumbarton Oaks 1700 Wisconsin Avenue NW, Washington, DC, United States

Bringing together musicians, music historians, and ethnomusicologists from the United States and Canada and using the Blisses and Dumbarton Oaks as its inspiration, this symposium examines Washington, D.C.’s history as a globally unique political-musical center. An evening concert by a D.C.-based music ensemble is planned for the first night. The convenors will propose the release […]

$35 – $125

In-Person American Voices and Visions: Modern and Contemporary Art Open House

Smithsonian American Art Museum F Street and 8th Street NW, Washington DC, DC, United States

Join SAAM’s curatorial and conservation staff for a series of gallery talks exploring the newly reimagined and reinstalled modern and contemporary art galleries, as well as a look at our special exhibitions, Many Wests: Artists Shape an American Idea and Musical Thinking: New Video Art and Sonic Strategies. These projects highlight many voices—including artists who […]

Free

Land/Landbase/Landscape

National Gallery of Art, East Building 150 4th Street NW, Washington, DC, United States

Join us for a conversation with artist Jaune Quick-to-See Smith about her vision in curating The Land Carries Our Ancestors: Contemporary Art by Native Americans and the exhibition's central theme of Indigenous reverence, study, and concern for the land. She will be joined by artists G. Peter Jemison and Neal Ambrose-Smith; as well as Elizabeth […]

Free

An Evening with actress Marilyn Lightstone

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

Join us for a fireside chat with Canadian Jewish actor and artist Marilyn Lightstone. The program will feature an hour long discussion of her career, including an audience Q&A. The program will begin at 6:30 pm. There will be a cash bar. After the talk, select guests will have the opportunity to have an intimate […]

$15

Lions Camp Merrick Comedy Night

Waldorf Jaycee Hall , 3090 Crain Hwy, Waldorf, MD 20601 3090 Crain Hwy, Waldorf, MD, United States

Come support Lions Camp Merrick in raising money to send a kid to one of our camps; diabetic, deaf, or vision impaired!   Enjoy a comedy show headlining Frank Vignola and […]

$40

2023 DC/MD/NoVA Step Out Walk to Stop Diabetes

The Ellipse 1700 E St NW, Washington, DC, United States

This month, the American Diabetes Association’s National Capital Area chapter is hosting its flagship fundraising event of the year, the Step Out Walk to Stop Diabetes, where the ADA will bring together volunteers, advocates, and members of the diabetes community from the DMV area on the National Mall to raise awareness and provide valuable diabetes […]