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Join us for Glen Echo Park’s annual Holiday Art Show & Sale! With so many unique gifts, it’s a great place to shop for everyone on your holiday list! The show features the Park's resident artists and instructors, as well as other invited guests with works in: Glass | Ceramics | Photography | Painting | […]
Join us for 'Cooking for Peace' and transform the way you perceive food! We all know the phrase you are what you eat, but we usually just think of the physical effects of food on our health. Come taste and learn to prepare plant-based recipes as we explore how food choices and food preparation affect […]
Before it was a part of Washington, DC, Georgetown was an independent, bustling port city. At one point African Americans counted for as much as 30% of the Georgetown population. Descendants of enslaved peoples and free black folk have lived in Georgetown for generations, but their contributions to its history do not often receive recognition. […]
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.
Join us for a moving and memorable evening of music, history, and culture as one of the world’s oldest Ukrainian male choirs takes the stage. For over six decades, the Prometheus Ukrainian Male Chorus has been captivating audiences with its rich and powerful harmonies, carrying forward a tradition that reflects not only the beauty of […]
One Night. One Voice. One Cry — Revive Us Lord! Join 10x Grammy nominee Tauren Wells, dynamic worship duo Garett & Kate, pastor/ founder of AWAKE America Dr. Michael Youssef and thousands of believers from across the country as we seek a powerful move of God at DAR Constitution Hall, November 15th at 7pm. Get […]
Zoom meeting, free for members of JGSGW. Nonmembers may register to attend for a fee of $10 The author of "How My Grandfather Stole a Shoe and Survived the Holocaust in Ukraine" will discuss the research that went into this new book. Author Julie Masis focuses on the fate of Bessarabian (Moldovan) Jews who were […]
Join us as the DCCO launches its 2025-26 season, themed "A World Mosaic", with "Musical Hues". On the program:: - Carl Nielsen Helios Overture - Dmitri Shostakovich Piano Concerto No. 2, May Lim, Piano - Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky Symphony No. 5 Join us afterward for a post-concert reception to celebrate the season launch. Refreshments will […]
Join us as the DCCO launches its 2025-26 season, themed A World Mosaic, with Musical Hues presenting the following works: - Carl Nielsen Helios Overture - Dmitri Shostakovich Piano Concerto No. 2, May Lim, Piano - Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky Symphony No. 5 Join us afterward for a post-concert reception to celebrate the season launch. Beer, wine, coffee, tea, soft drinks and […]
Join Woodley House for a night at the movies! Our annual Movie Benefit raises critical funds to support Washingtonians who face mental illness and the risk of chronic homelessness. On Sunday, November 16, join us at AFI Silver Theatre & Cultural Center in Silver Spring, to enjoy an exclusive screening of a new motion picture […]
Watch short films that feature Indigenous stories and perspectives from across the Western Hemisphere. The museum’s Native Cinema Showcase is an annual celebration of the best in Native film. This year’s showcase shares stories of resilience, inspiration and hope as well as stories that entertain and educate through a variety of film genres. Countries represented […]
Join us for a panel discussion featuring artists and Anonymous Was a Woman grant recipients Jae Ko, linn meyers, Joyce J. Scott, and Renée Stout, Gaby Collins-Fernandez, and Anonymous Was a Woman founder, Susan Unterberg. The panel will be moderated by Anonymous Was a Woman: Jae Ko | linn meyers | Joyce J. Scott | […]
Join us for The Hoya’s 105th Anniversary Gala November 22 at Planet Word from 9 p.m. to midnight. Meet current staff, graduates and friends of The Hoya for a night of celebrating student journalism.
A heart-rending opus by acclaimed Jerusalem-based composer Danny Paller and NYTimes Jerusalem bureau staffer/researcher Myra Noveck, NOVEMBER 4 marks the 30th anniversary of an assassination that radically altered the course of history. A timely, tense, musical collision-course between the 73 year old Prime Minister of Israel, Yitzhak Rabin, and his 25-year-old assassin, law student, Yigal Amir, […]
It's easy to forget, but individual artists and galleries are small businesses too! On Small Business Saturday this year, stop by Glen Echo Park to support its resident artists, plus invited guest artists from throughout the DMV. Stop by our Holiday Art Show & Sale to shop for everyone on your holiday list! The show […]
For Day With(out) Art 2025, Visual AIDS announces Meet Us Where We’re At, a program of six videos that forefront the experiences of drug users and harm reduction practices as they intersect with the ongoing HIV crisis. Commissioned videos by artists in Puerto Rico, Brazil, Nigeria, Germany, and Vietnam journey across a range of spaces […]
Get the latest updates from the front lines of Parkinson’s science, including emerging therapies, clinical trials, and the search for a cure. Ideal for anyone who wants to stay informed and inspired by the progress being made. Presentation by Zoe Butchen, Michael J. Fox Foundation
Profs and Pints DC presents: “The Life of Frankenstein,” on the birth, evolution and impact of a tale of man-made monstrosity, with Bernard Welt, an emeritus professor of arts and humanities at George Washington University who frequently lectures on Frankenstein in literature, cinema, and culture. Guillermo del Toro’s lush and lovingly produced film adaptation of […]
As the sun sets earlier and more lights are turned on, how did people of the past see in the dark? Early learners aged 18 months to 4 years old and their caregivers will learn about candles, mirrors, windows and when Tudor Place installed electricity. This program will be taught through group story time, songs, […]
Wednesday, December 3 to 17, 4 to 6 P.M. Crash course in frame making just in time for the holidays! Art always makes the best presents for the holidays. The only problem is it can cost upwards of $300 for the recipient to put a nice frame around it. Instead of buying a frame, why […]
Wednesday, December 3 to 17, 4 to 6 P.M. Crash course in frame making just in time for the holidays! Art always makes the best presents for the holidays. The only problem is it can cost upwards of $300 for the recipient to put a nice frame around it. Instead of buying a frame, why […]
Continuing a beloved tradition for the winter holidays, Folger Consort celebrates with festive music from Spain and Portugal. The performance will showcase lush, multi-voiced choral compositions set to sacred texts by the 16th-century Portuguese composer Vicente Lusitano, considered to be the first published Black composer of European music. Resplendent Joy also offers lively seasonal villançicos […]
Make your holiday shopping special and support Indigenous artists. Visitors will have the unique opportunity to purchase traditional and contemporary handcrafted artworks, including beadwork, jewelry, paintings, photography, pottery, and sculpture. Visit the museum’s exhibitions, enjoy lunch at the Mitsitam Cafe, and join a curator-led tour. Kids can enjoy a make-and-take craft activity in the imagiNATIONS […]
Join MZ Wallace for a festive celebration on December 6! MZ Wallace is officially open! Stop by the new store and get in the holiday spirit with complimentary hot chocolate, […]
When the lights go out during Chanukah, Max and family begin sharing songs, stories, and traditions – only to discover the lights they needed and the miracles they searched for […]
Gather with family and friends at Glen Echo Park for kids' holiday crafts, music, and open studios and galleries! Activities include: *Holiday-themed children's arts and crafts; *Musical performances including holiday songs by Adventure Theatre MTC and Washington Conservatory of Music; *The Holiday Art Show & Sale in the Partnership Galleries, featuring the Park's resident artists […]
Experience an evening at Tudor Place this holiday season. This program provides an opportunity to tour the holiday installation after hours and see Tudor Place as generations before did once the sun set. Guests are welcome to enjoy hot cider and cookies before or after their tour, as well as take home a seasonal art […]
Aru Dell'Arte Dance Company is bringing The Nutcracker into the 21st century. Once upon a time - more than magic was about to happen the night before Christmas. This show presents themes of human compassion, love, and friendships while spinning a well-known holiday tale and putting out fun, cool vibes. Aru Dell'Arte is determined in […]
Aru Dell'Arte Dance Company is bringing The Nutcracker into the 21st century. Once upon a time - more than magic was about to happen the night before Christmas. This show presents themes of human compassion, love, and friendships while spinning a well-known holiday tale and putting out fun, cool vibes. Aru Dell'Arte is determined in […]
Ch/Art (Chevy Chase Art) is thrilled to announce the opening of its upcoming juried art exhibition, Finding Joy, on December 8, 2025, at the Friendship Heights Village Center in Chevy […]
Join us for a festive fete "Tudor" style at this annual after hours holiday event.
An original work by Keegan favorite Matthew J. Keenan, AN IRISH CAROL is an homage to Dickens’ classic – told as only the Irish can. This comic and touching play, set in a modern Dublin pub, follows one evening in the life of David, a wealthy pub owner who has lost touch with his own […]
Join the Omni Shoreham Hotel for its second tree lighting of the season on December 12 from 3–5 PM ET—a family-friendly celebration complete with a visit from Santa. Merry, the Shoreham’s very own holiday elf, will be on hand to greet children and parents alike, adding extra cheer to the afternoon. Guests can also enjoy […]
Join Mistress of Ceremonies, Myss Brown Sugga, comedian and singer/songwriter Richard Siegel from Alpha House, and BET comic William Troxler at The Sidebar Speakeasy @ ON ST ELMO, 4915 Saint Elmo Avenue, Bethesda, MD. Doors open at 6:30 pm.
Just Breath Escape the relentless busyness of life & phones by joining us for our half-day silent gadget-free retreats. In a world that never stops buzzing, you’ll discover or rediscover the liberating power of silence, introspection, and meditation. Suitable for new and more experienced meditators alike. What to Expect on the day Simple & profound […]
The Metropolitan School of the Arts (MSA) is thrilled to announce its highly anticipated holiday production of The Nutcracker, featuring special guest artists from one of the nation's leading companies, The Joffrey Ballet from Chicago. This beloved tradition returns to Rachel M. Schlesinger Concert Hall and Arts Center in Alexandria, Va. on Sat, Dec. 13 […]
Celebrate this holiday season with the U.S. Air Force Band. This concert will feature the Concert Band and Singing Sergeants performing timeless renditions of holiday favorites with special guests and a visitor from the North Pole! This concert is FREE and open to the public. Please register at usafband.ticketleap.com.
NYT bestselling author Stefan Fatsis joins Planet Word for a delightfully word-nerdy evening as he shares his latest book, Unabridged: The Thrill of (and Threat to) the Modern Dictionary. Explore the history of Merriam-Webster, the evolution of dictionaries, and the shifting landscape of the English language at a time when we create, consume, and define […]
Event: Destiny vs. D'Souza: Battle for the Capitol Date: December 13, 2025 Location: Hook Hall — 3400 Georgia Ave NW, Washington, DC 20010 Debate Start Time: 5:00 PM This event will feature a major live debate between Destiny and Dinesh D’Souza—two influential and widely followed voices. We expect significant public interest both locally and nationally, and we would love […]
You are cordially invited to Cupboard's Cabaret Holiday Spectacular. Feast your eyes, mind, body, and spirit on a night of profoundly absurd tomfoolery. Located at KBird (inside The Studio on 14th St NW), 1333 P St NW, Washington, DC 20005. Dec 13th, show runs 5:30pm-6:45pm, doors at 5pm. $17 This evening of alt-comedy will have […]
Experience an evening at Tudor Place this holiday season. This program provides an opportunity to tour the holiday installation after hours and see Tudor Place as generations before did once the sun set. Guests are welcome to enjoy hot cider and cookies before or after their tour, as well as take home a seasonal art […]
In an exploration of how artists have depicted Christmas across centuries, senior lecturer David Gariff will examine the symbolism, technique, and historical context of works of art by Duccio, Fra Angelico, Botticelli, Giorgione, and Gerard David, all portraying the birth of Christ, as well as excerpts from the Bible that propelled these works. This lecture […]
Celebrate the season with a relaxing and creative origami workshop! In this 1.5-hour class, you’ll learn simple folding techniques to create beautiful paper ornaments. These festive designs can be used to decorate a tree, hang in a window, or give as thoughtful handmade gifts. All levels — Beginners are welcome! 6 Participants $38 Supplies included […]
Come to the Georgetown Neighborhood Library to enjoy the beloved 1995 film adaptation of Jane Austen's classic novel as part of a celebration of her 250th birthday.
AIDS QUILT BLOCK 4395 MADE BY FRIEND & FRIENDS OF 4TH STREET, WASHINGTON, DC, 1996, COMES TO ARTIST'S LAST STUDIO HOUSE THROUGH THE AIDS MEMORIAL QUILT COMMUNITY DISPLAY PROGRAM AND THE LILY AND EARLE M. PILGRIM ART FOUNDATION. President Trump planned nothing for World AIDS Day this year, and the State Department instructed its employees […]
In The Fountain Inn’s private Provenance Tasting Room, experience an intimate four-course dinner inspired by the spirit and story of Provenance Bourbon. Each course is artfully created by our culinary team and paired with a rare expression of Provenance — a bourbon born from Virginia's traditions and guided by a devotion to craft. From the […]
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Returning to The Kreeger Museum for an annual favorite, the Heifetz Holiday Concert features five sensational young artists of the world-renowned Heifetz International Music Institute, an organization dedicated to the artistic growth and career development of young musicians. Join us for a glass of wine before the concert. Please note: There is parking available next […]
The DC Department of Insurance, Securities and Banking presents a workshop on fraud trends and how to protect yourself.
Elijah Jamal Balbed returns to Jazz at the Kreeger for his annual holiday concert with the quartet and guest vocalist from New York City Kieran Brown! Tickets now include admission to Museum galleries and Sculpture Garden. Ticket-holders may enter the Museum through the front entrance beginning at 1:30pm to view the galleries before the performance […]
Tour 5pm. Winners Announced 7pm Join us — in festive attire — the last Saturday before Christmas for an evening of sparkle, wonder, holiday cheer, and holiday treats as we announce the winners of the Winter Wonderland raffle. Ticket Includes: — Secret Door Tour — Five raffle tickets – you could win your favorite tree! […]
Don’t miss The Talent Machine Company’s annual Holiday Spectacular, Dec. 12 through 23! Evening and matinee performances available! This year’s show – A Merry Mix-Up – promises to be an exciting experience for kids of all ages, with all of your favorite holiday songs and dances, plus a special surprise! What could possibly get mixed […]
The beloved annual NCE tradition returns with a joyful celebration for the whole family featuring Leroy Anderson’s iconic Sleigh Ride, music from Tchaikovsky's , The Nutcracker, and works by Vivaldi, Strauss, Saint-Saëns and more. This concert features performances by rising young stars — the 2025 Nancy Peery Marriott Young Artist Piano Competition winners Sam Brose […]
Join the Choirs of the Church of the Presidents for this beloved holiday tradition! Join the Choirs of St. John's, Lafayette Square "The Church of the Presidents" for a beloved Washington DC holiday tradition. Patterned after the famed service at Kings College, Cambridge, Lessons and Carols is sung in the beauty of a candlelit church. […]
Celebrate NYE at the newly renovated Lady Madison in DC with dinner, live music, dancing & a midnight champagne toast. Step into 2026 in style at Lady Madison, DC’s newest hotspot inside the newly renovated Le Méridien Washington, DC – The Madison. Just moments from the city’s most iconic landmarks, this refreshed destination sets the […]
4 Weeks Adults and Beginners 3 Participants There are a lot less steps involved in making a frame from scratch for a painting than to make a frame for works on paper. That being said, there still are a couple of tricks that are helpful to know to make a frame by hand at a […]
Wednesday, January 7- February 25th, 6:30 to 8:30 P.M. Have you ever wondered how and why the impressionist painted the way they did? Would you like to learn to paint like an impressionist yourself? Around the turn of the 20th century, there were dramatic changes in the art world. Where previous generations of artists once […]
Printmaking with Recycled Materials: Tetrapack, Styrofoam and found objects Friday, and Saturday January 9 and 10, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. The first day we will explore a wonderful […]
Stop by the museum anytime between 12:30 and 4:30 p.m. for a hands-on program inspired by the exhibition Source Material: Lessons in Responsible Fashion. Led by Chesapeake Fibershed, this mini […]
Saturday, January 10th | 3 pm ET 3040 M St. NW | Washington, DC 3rd floor Join us in person to welcome Ben Markovits who will be in conversation with […]
Step into Time, a breathtaking immersive experience by the UK-based art collective Luxmuralis, making its Washington, DC debut at Washington National Cathedral. This one-of-a-kind experience invites you to explore humanity’s […]
New Year, Who Dis? Some stories start with a plan. Others start with a breakup, a burnout, or a late-night idea that won’t shut up. This show is about the […]
The Poe Toaster is dead, murdered at the grave of Edgar Allan Poe and his killer is on the loose. Solve the mystery for Poe's birthday! For decades, a mysterious […]
The Glen Echo Park Partnership is thrilled to present a swing dance to live music from the Daryl Davis Band. International recording artist, author, actor, and band leader, Daryl Davis […]
Across the country, books are being challenged, restricted, and removed — but stories still deserve to be heard. Social Art and Culture, along with Mid-Atlantic Arts, WPFW, We Act Radio, […]
Call for entries for the 2026 Saturday 'Visiter' Awards opens January 19, 2026, Edgar Allan Poe's birthday! Deadline for entry May 30, 2026. Visit the awards website for more information […]
Join our DMV support group, "Homefront Moms" for new moms whose partners serve in high-demand federal security and intelligence agencies, including Secret Service, CIA, NSA and FBI. Build community, vent, […]
Writing is complex. It challenges educators to focus their instruction and assessment. To have the greatest impact, what should teachers teach and what should they assess, especially in grades 3–8, […]
The Grandsons return to the historic Spanish Ballroom at Glen Echo Park for a night of swing dancing, presented by the Glen Echo Park Partnership. This 15-time WAMMIE award winning […]
The Art League's Patrons' Show Fundraiser is an experience that's part fundraiser, part block party, and totally fun. It's The Art League's biggest fundraising event of the year, providing seasoned […]
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart Trio for Clarinet, Viola, and Piano in E-flat Major, K.498 (“Kegelstatt”) Johannes Brahms Trio for Horn, Violin, and Piano in E-flat Major, Op. 40 Antonín Dvořák Symphony […]
