Sunday Jazz Mass with the Peter and Will Anderson Jazz Trio. Followed by a delicious Mardi Gras Brunch. ”Virtuosos on clarinet and saxophone,” (New York Times) identical twins Peter & Will Anderson have headlined the Blue Note, Kennedy Center, and New Orleans Jazz Festival, playing “with a passion, unpredictability, and sense of discovery.” (All About […]

Join professional artist Gail Guirreri-Maslyk for a free sketching session in the Museum galleries! All ages welcome, supplies are provided. RSVP with Anne Marie Paquette at APaquette@NationalSporting.org to reserve your space.

Every Tuesday, draw inspiration from the thousands of objects on view in the Luce Foundation Center, then create your own work of art. Each week, Luce Center staff presents a new challenge to fuel your exploration of the Luce Center. Stop by the information desk to hear the challenge, then strike out on your own […]

Art & Haiku Art + Haiku This workshop will explore the relationship between Haiku, an ancient Japanese poetry form, and imagery. How one can inspire the other and the importance of combing art with poetry. Come and create your Haiku + Art. Fun for all ages. Karin Edgett, a local DC artist combines Haiku and […]

We are thrilled to announce the second annual vocal competition presented in conjunction with NSAL DC. On Saturday, March 9, APO’s jazz quartet will perform as 30 semi-finalists from university programs compete to win the top title. Votes from a panel of judges, including Michael Bobbitt (Adventure Theatre-MT), Charles McKay (New York Festival of Song), […]

The exciting return of the British vocal ensemble, VOCES8 is proud to inspire people through music and share the joy of singing in their program “Underneath the Stars”. Touring extensively throughout Europe, North America and Asia, the group performs repertoire from Renaissance polyphony to contemporary commissions and arrangements; versatility and a celebration of diverse musical […]

Ann Pickett: "The Exuberance of Life" Exhibit dates: March 9 - April 7, 2019 Opening reception: Thursday, March 14, 6:30–8:00 pm Ann Pickett's "The Exuberance of Life" features a series of paintings that interweave abstract expressionism with figurative work. Pickett expresses the joy and exuberance of life through abstracted figures.

Join the National Sporting Library & Museum for NSLMology: The Science of Sporting Art Family Day! Explore NSLM’s STEAM-based exhibition with hands-on activities and take aways for families and children. 10am-5pm: Museum Open with Free Admission 11am-1pm: Hands-on Activities and Kid-Friendly Snacks in the Library’s Founders’ Room 1pm: Gallery Talk about the exhibition with Anne […]

Did television's favorite horse Mr. Ed kill the sport of horse racing? Join NSLM for an evening talk with Dr. Jonathan Silverman of the University of Massachusetts Lowell as he explores the topic of changing attitudes towards horse racing in the 20th century. $10 admission, free to NSLM members. RSVP to Anne Marie Paquette, the […]

Using their work on the story of Rabbi Hirsh Frankel (a German Rabbi who was convicted of being a magician in 1712 and imprisoned for 2 years), Arline and Daniel Sachs will explain how to find the truth when presented with conflicting evidence. While knowing only prayer book Hebrew, Daniel translated a distant cousin’s book […]

Join us for a free sketching session led by professional artist Gail Guirreri-Maslyk! This is also the last day to view Sidesaddle, 1690-1935. All ages welcome, materials provided. RSVP to Anne Marie Paquette, the Clarice & Robert H. Smith Educator, APaquette@NationalSporting.org, 540 687 6542 x25

You’re invited to the largest annual celebration of local philanthropy in our region. Join us to celebrate what makes our community truly remarkable—the individuals and organizations who dedicate their time and resources to drive the area’s tremendous giving spirit and make our region a more vibrant, equitable and inclusive place to live. This cocktail reception […]

“Harmony-drenched” folk trio featuring Sylvan Esso’s Amelia Meath with Molly Erin Sarlé and Alexandra Sauser-Monnig (Pitchfork)

NSLM offers free admission the last Sunday of each month. Join us in March to see highlights from our permanent collection!

Profs and Pints presents: “Getting Down in Downton Abbey,” an analysis of the dramatic series' depictions of sex and sexuality, with Julie Taddeo, professor of British history at the University of Maryland at College Park. Downton Abbey is the most watched period drama in TV history. For six seasons millions followed the Crawley family and […]

Join us for a free sketching session in the Museum galleries! Artists of all ages are invited to sketch; all materials are provided. To register, please contact Anne Marie Paquette, Clarice & Robert H. Smith Educator, at APaquette@NationalSporting.org or (540) 687-6542 ext. 25

Dazzling music is brought to life through the flair and passion of Hungary’s preeminent violin virtuoso, Zoltán Mága and his fiery orchestra: the Budapest Gypsy Virtuosi. After touring five continents and nearly 100 countries, Zoltán is returning to North America. With a diverse program from Béla Bartók, Franz Liszt, and Zoltán Kodály to Vittorio Monti […]