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Downtown DC Live at Franklin Park: Yusha Assad

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

Join Washington Performing Arts and DowntownDC for this installment of the weekly DowntownDC Live outdoor concert series. About Yusha Assad A creative, lyrical, and insightful storyteller/vocalist, with over 20 years of experience in writing and recording music. A 2016 Source Magazine Unsigned Hype, Yusha makes dope music, that tells a story, and inspires greatness. He believes that […]

Free

Yara Guest Bartender Event with AJ Johnson

Yara 175 L St NE, Washington DC, United States

DC’s latest rooftop bar & restaurant, Yara, will be welcoming talent from across the country to pop in for guest shift takeovers. Yara boasts a thoughtful cocktail program that reflects the Japanese and Peruvian vibe & cuisine, and is thrilled to feature top-mixologists behind their bar to add their own personal touch with special menus […]

Independence Day at Hyatt Regency Chesapeake Bay

Hyatt Regency Chesapeake Bay Golf Resort, Spa and Marina MD, United States

Celebrate Independence Day with a getaway to Hyatt Regency Chesapeake Bay! On Tuesday, July 4, the resort will host its 20th Annual Watermelon Eating Contest. That evening, the resort will […]

National Small Works Competition & Exhibition

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

It is with great pleasure that we announce the 23rd year of the National Small Works Show: the first since 2019, due to covid cancellations. This year’s exhibit honors Peggy Doole (1934-2021), long-time resident of the DC area who shared her love of art by giving lectures, sponsoring exhibits, and leading tours at the Hirshhorn, […]

Free

District of Punk Walking Tour

Gallery Place Metro F Street Exit 616 F Street NW, Washington, DC, DC, United States

In the 1980s, the Reagan Administration was reinstating the Selective Service, hippies were turning in yuppies, and the punk scene rose as a reaction to what they saw as a conformist, soulless government. While punk is often associated with London, New York, and LA, there was a substantial scene in DC that had anchors in […]

$15 – $25

July Events at The Hillwood Museum, Estate and Gardens

Hillwood Museum 4155 Linnean Ave. NW, Washington, DC, United States

July   On View   Glass: Art. Beauty. Design. Opening June 10, 2023 Transparent or opaque, fragile yet impervious, glass has inspired artists and designers, stimulated scientists and engineers, and […]

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 one of Washington, DC’s most in-demand cultural attractions Saturday and Sunday, July 1st & 2nd, 2023. For the past 25 years, Bank of America has provided access to some of our nation’s greatest cultural experiences […]

Free

O Say Can You Play

Tudor Place

Happy Birthday America! Celebrate Independence Day with this family-friendly outdoor program. Play traditional outdoor games and make a historic toy to bring home before sneaking a peek at rarely displayed […]

$5 – $15

From the March on Washington to today—soak up 60 years of history with The Phillips Collection and Bank of America’s Museums on Us

The Phillips Collection

Bank of America, Merrill and Bank of America Private Bank credit and debit cardholders can receive FREE general admission to one of Washington, DC’s most in-demand cultural attractions Saturday and Sunday, July 1st & 2nd, 2023. On the first weekend of July, Bank of America cardholders will have the opportunity to see The Phillips Collection’s […]

Free

Downtown DC Live: Courtney King

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

Join Washington Performing Arts and DowntownDC for this installment of the weekly DowntownDC Live outdoor concert series. Alt rocker Courtney King does not want to be easily classified, so she is covering all bases. She describes her style as rock, punk and blues merging with classical, avant-garde and progressive rock. What’s certain is that this singer, songwriter, […]

Free

Tour the Historic City Tavern

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

If you love Federal Period Architecture, Decorative Arts, and learning about the history of Georgetown, this tour is for you! Docents from the City Tavern Preservation Foundation will lead you […]

Free

In-Person Converse with a Conservator: Musical Thinking

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

Join SAAM's time-based media conservator Dan Finn for a conservation-focused tour through the exhibition Musical Thinking: New Video Art and Sonic Strategies. Participants will learn about the intricacies of the preservation process as well as the challenges conservators face in addressing video, sound, and interactive installations. Meet in the G Street lobby.

Free

The Talent Machine Presents “High School Musical”

Pascal Center for the Performing Arts at Anne Arundel Community College 101 College Parkway, Arnold, MD, United States

Don't miss The Talent Machine Company's performance of "High School Musical" as we bring the Disney Channel's smash hit to life on stage! Take advantage of evening and matinee performances, July 7 through July 16, at the Pascal Center for the Performing Arts, conveniently located on the campus of Anne Arundel Community College in Arnold, […]

$20

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

Virtual Beyond the Studio with Marcella Kriebel

Virtual Event

Register now for this engaging Zoom workshop with artist Marcella Kriebel and learn the basics of watercolor and illustration techniques before trying your hand at creating your own masterpiece. Known for her culinary watercolor paintings and murals throughout DC, Kriebel has collaborated with local organizations such as Call Your Mother Deli, POW! WOW! DC, and […]

$15

Live! Concert Series on the Plaza

Ronald Reagan Building and International Trade Center 1300 Pennsylvania Ave., Washington, DC, United States

From July 10 through September 15, noon - 1:00 pm on Wilson Plaza, join us for free lunchtime performances featuring the area's most talented entertainers. Enjoy a variety of musical flavors, such as jazz, reggae, rock, country, pop, rock and more. There is plenty of outdoor seating, so take the Metro, grab lunch and spend […]

Free

Profs & Pints DC: Tension Over the Taiwan Strait

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

Profs and Pints DC presents: “Tension Over the Taiwan Strait,” a look at how a waterway became a flashpoint for conflict between the United States and China, with Meredith Oyen, associate professor of history and director of Asian Studies at the University of Maryland, Baltimore County. Recent near misses involving American and Chinese naval ships […]

$13.50 – $17

Taco Tuesday at Martin’s Tavern

Martin's Tavern 1264 Wisconsin Ave. NW, Washington, DC, DC, United States

Join us for authentic steak, chicken, and pork street tacos, prepared outside by our own Alejandro from Mexico City. Enjoy this original Mexican tradition, along with your choice of mango, […]

Taco Tuesday at Martin’s Tavern

Martin's Tavern 1264 Wisconsin Ave. NW, Washington, DC, DC, United States

Join us for authentic steak, chicken, and pork street tacos, prepared outside by our own Alejandro from Mexico City. Enjoy this original Mexican tradition, along with your choice of mango, strawberry, or original flavored margaritas!

Profs & Pints DC: A World Heritage of Tattooing

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

Profs and Pints DC presents: “A World Heritage of Tattooing,” with Lars Krutak, anthropologist, research associate at the Museum of International Folk Art, author or editor of several books on […]

$13.50 – $17

Wolf Trap Opera at Holy Trinity—Free Lunchtime Concert

Holy Trinity Catholic Church 36th & O Streets

FREE LUNCHTIME CONCERT - JULY 12, 12:30PM  “A LITTLE LUNCH MUSIC” Holy Trinity in Georgetown hosts a free concert featuring the Wolf Trap Opera Studio. Come hear these emerging world-class artists present opera scenes and arias in concert. This season’s Wolf Trap Studio Artists will convey all the emotion of grand opera by concentrating on the […]

Salon Nights: I Dissent Collar Making

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

Multi-disciplinary artist Roxana Alger Geffen leads a creative evening of craftivism, conversation, and civic engagement.

$25 – $30

Who Did It? An Improvised Murder Mystery

DCJCC - Theater J 1529 16th St NW, Washington, DC, DC, United States

“Who Did It? An Improvised Murder Mystery” is a comedy in which audience members help solve a murder! At the start, the show’s host invites attendees to contribute items they brought, such as lip gloss or snacks, as evidence for a murder scene. Then, two detectives examine the crime scene and begin interviewing suspects, improvising […]

$15

The Capital Fringe Festival

16th Annual Capital Fringe Festival Always Unexpectedly Fringe July 12-23 


 Ten Days of Performances  43 Productions; 194 Individual Shows 


 Festival Preview: June 23, 7-11pm 


 WASHINGTON – The time is near for this year’s Capital Fringe Festival, our annual celebration of theatre and freedom of expression. In 2023, the Capital Fringe Festival will […]

$2.51 – $15

Story Time at CJM

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

Playing is learning! Join us the second Thursday of each month for Story Time at CJM, presented in partnership with PJ Library. Children and their caregivers are invited to join us for stories, songs, and exploratory play as a means of reinforcing early literacy skills

Free

Downtown DC Live: Blacc Print Experience

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

Join Washington Performing Arts and DowntownDC for this installment of the weekly DowntownDC Live outdoor concert series. The Blacc Print Experience brings old school Go-Go, R&B & jazz for all ages.

Free

Virtual America InSight: Verbal Description Tours

Virtual Event

Join the Smithsonian American Art Museum for a docent-led virtual tour designed for participants who are blind or have low vision. Discover highlights from the collection through rich verbal descriptions that invoke a multisensory experience.

Free

Profs & Pints DC: District of Coyotes

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

Profs and Pints DC presents: “District of Coyotes,” with Megan Draheim, visiting associate professor at Virginia Tech’s Center for Leadership in Global Sustainability and founding director of the District Coyote […]

$13.50 – $17

Best of Washington

The Anthem 901 Wharf St SW, Washington, DC, United States

Get ready to boogie and light up the night at Best of Washington! We'll bring you an electrifying evening filled with irresistible food, refreshing drinks, and non-stop entertainment. Step onto the dance floor as you embark on a culinary journey like no other and indulge in sampling the finest dishes the city has to offer […]

In-Person Screening: Nam June Paik: Moon Is the Oldest TV

Smithsonian American Art Musuem McEvoy Auditorium

Join SAAM’s celebration of artist Nam June Paik’s birthday with a screening of the 2023 documentary, Nam June Paik: Moon Is the Oldest TV (107 min) that debuted at the Sundance Film Festival. Paik, known as the “father of video art,” transformed twentieth-century art with his innovative media-based artwork. SAAM is recognized internationally as the […]

Free

Synetic Theater Presents: Cyrano de Bergerac

Synetic Theater

Cyrano de Bergerac, a brilliant poet and soldier, possesses enormous wit, tremendous bravery, and an unmistakable feature – a nose that could rival mountains. Lacking confidence and good looks, Cyrano is hopelessly in love with his longtime friend and endearing companion, Roxanne. He lives vicariously through the handsome Christian as he ghostwrites poetic love letters […]

$35 – $65

Synetic Theater Presents: Cyrano de Bergerac

Synetic Theater

Cyrano de Bergerac, a brilliant poet and soldier, possesses enormous wit, tremendous bravery, and an unmistakable feature – a nose that could rival mountains. Lacking confidence and good looks, Cyrano is hopelessly in love with his longtime friend and endearing companion, Roxanne. He lives vicariously through the handsome Christian as he ghostwrites poetic love letters […]

$35 – $65

“Spanish is the Language of My Family” Book Festival

National Postal Museum 2 Massachusetts Ave. NE, Washington, DC, United States

Venue: Postal Museum Event Location: Historic Lobby and A trium Cost: Free Get Tickets/Register: https://www.eventbrite.com/ e/spanish-is-the-language-of-my-family-book-festival-tickets-63030915063 7 Accessibility: ASL-interpreted program Link: https://postalmuseu m.si.edu/guest-artist-program Come by the National Postal Museum for a day of fun-filled activities for the whole family that celebrates the release of the new book Spanish is the Language of My Family. Written […]

Free

Shooting In Manual Mode with Angela

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

Shooting in manual mode is one of the most important skills a photographer can have. Join this class to learn how to get off of automatic mode and take full control of your images using manual mode. The class is suitable for beginners or anyone else looking to learn how to stop using auto mode […]

$95

Bastille Day on the Côte d’Azur

La Maison Française - Embassy of France 4101 Reservoir Road NW, Washington, DC, United States

Bringing you the sun and flavors of Provence for a grand night of culinary celebration! On Saturday, July 15th, come to the French embassy and experience the stunningly beautiful Provence-Côte d’Azur region from the dazzling Mediterranean coastline to the elegant peaks of the Southern Alps. Enjoy regional specialty dishes curated by 22 of DC’s top […]

Who Did It? An Improvised Murder Mystery

DCJCC - Theater J 1529 16th St NW, Washington, DC, DC, United States

“Who Did It? An Improvised Murder Mystery” is a comedy in which audience members help solve a murder! At the start, the show’s host invites attendees to contribute items they brought, such as lip gloss or snacks, as evidence for a murder scene. Then, two detectives examine the crime scene and begin interviewing suspects, improvising […]

$15

Live Virtual Tour of The Sassoons exhibit at the Jewish Museum in NYC

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

The Sassoons reveals the fascinating story of a remarkable Jewish family, following four generations from Iraq to India, China, and England through a rich selection of works collected by family members over time. The museum's live Educator will take questions from the chat during and after the one-hour tour. The exhibition highlights the Sassoon family’s […]

$5

The Harlem Renaissance in DC Walking Tour

Howard Theater 620 T St NW, Washington, DC, DC, United States

Off the Mall Tours takes you on a winding journey through an era in which the U Street neighborhood of Washington, DC was giving rise to a vibrant jazz scene and establishing the roots of a new movement in black intellectualism. Also known as "Black Broadway", the U Street corridor was a neighborhood where black […]

$15 – $25

The Holy O at Capital Fringe

Capital Fringe- RIND Theatre 1025 Thomas Jefferson Street NW, Washington, DC, United States

The Holy O is a solo comedy performance where the audience becomes part of the play directly from their seats. Main character Vera contemplates becoming a nun, but has never considered celibacy one of her virtues. Her situation is complicated by the onset of rapturous prayers leading to the audience becoming characters from her past […]

$15

Joon Now Offering Lunch & Happy Hour Specials

Joon 8045 Leesburg Pike, Vienna, VA, United States

Joon is a full service high end Persian restaurant that features cuisine inspired by the Middle East’s tapestry of cultures served at an Iranian dinner table. They have now extended their hours to now offer lunch and happy hour. Happy hour specials include dishes for the table, $10 house cocktails, $8 glasses of wine, $5 […]

Profs & Pints DC: Slavery and the American Revolution

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

Profs and Pints DC presents: “Slavery and the American Revolution,” a look at the explosive question of whether our nation’s fight for independence arose from a desire to preserve human bondage, with Richard Bell, professor of history at the University of Maryland at College Park and scholar of the revolutionary period. The New York Times’ […]

$13.50 – $17

Fort Reno Summer Concert Series: Washington Bach Consort

Fort Reno Park  4000 Chesapeake St NW, Washington, DC

Join the Washington Bach Consort, along with Grey Swift and NAYAN for a night of FREE, memorable music. The Fort Reno DC Summer Concert Season was created in 1968 by a group of volunteers to bring free music to the public in Fort Reno Park. Fort Reno is located at 4000 Chesapeake St NW, across the […]

Free

The 2023 National Puppetry Festival

University of Maryland, College Park 7736 Baltimore Ave, College Park, MD

A highly anticipated event for puppeteers and puppet enthusiasts is back in person for the first time since 2019. This July, hundreds of puppeteers and fans will celebrate puppetry at the National Puppetry Festival, presented by Puppeteers of America. The festival will be held at the University of Maryland, Jim Henson’s alma mater. It runs […]

Downtown DC Live: Earth, Wind and Fire Tribute Band

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

Join Washington Performing Arts and DowntownDC for this installment of the weekly DowntownDC Live outdoor concert series. This event is in partnership with Downtown DCBID.

Free

Profs & Pints DC: Unbuilt Washington—The City That Never Was

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

Profs and Pints DC presents: “Unbuilt Washington—The City That Never Was,” with Martin Moeller, adjunct lecturer at the University of Miami, editor of ArchitectureDC magazine, and author of the fourth, fifth, and sixth editions of the AIA Guide to the Architecture of Washington, DC. To residents and visitors alike, the design of Washington’s key landmarks, […]

$13.50 – $17

Language Seen: Speculative Characters

Virtual Event

Planet Word invites you to explore the power of punctuation and typography in enhancing written communication with educator, artist, and designer Mia Cinelli as she presents Speculative Characters for Visual […]

Free

Inspire Success Day

The Lot, 4th St SW & M St SW, Washington, DC 20024 4th St SW & M St SW, Washington, United States

July 19th from 10 AM to 3 PM We are excited to announce Inspire Success Day, a community event dedicated to connecting our neighbors with valuable resources that contribute towards achieving success. See you for a day filled with informative conversations, helpful resources, and a complimentary lunch! Event Details Date: July 19th Time: 10:00 AM […]

Free

Downtown DC Live: Chopteenth Afrofunk Big Band

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

Join Washington Performing Arts and DowntownDC for this installment of the weekly DowntownDC Live outdoor concert series. Chopteeth is a 11-piece Afrofunk orchestra exploring the common groove between the funkiest, most hip-shakin’ West African and American popular music on the planet.   The core of the Chopteeth sound is Afrobeat: a big-band funk invented by Fela Kuti […]

Free

In-Person Take 5: Jazz at SAAM with Keith Butler, Jr.

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 musician Keith Butler, Jr., who has deep roots in many musical traditions having come of age in the cultural melting pot of Wilmington, North Carolina. Butler is a founding […]

Free

Profs & Pints DC: What the Bill of Rights Got Wrong

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

Profs and Pints DC presents: “What the Bill of Rights Got Wrong,” with Marvin Overby, professor of political science and director of Penn State’s School of Public Affairs. Most Americans are familiar with the Bill of Rights, but few understand the complicated and fascinating history of those amendments to the U.S. Constitution or how they […]

$13.50 – $17

Who Did It? An Improvised Murder Mystery

DCJCC - Theater J 1529 16th St NW, Washington, DC, DC, United States

“Who Did It? An Improvised Murder Mystery” is a comedy in which audience members help solve a murder! At the start, the show’s host invites attendees to contribute items they brought, such as lip gloss or snacks, as evidence for a murder scene. Then, two detectives examine the crime scene and begin interviewing suspects, improvising […]

$15

Classical Guitar lessons with Roberto Alcaraz

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

From complete beginner to advanced level, you will learn to play classical guitar and read music. These individual lessons will be tailored to your individual needs. You will learn the basic technique and skills to be able to perform music of different time periods and styles: renaissance, baroque, classical, contemporary, and popular music. Lessons are […]

$65

Summer Saturdays: On Our Way

Tudor Place

Learn about travel around the world, before going on your own journey of discovery through the garden. Participants will create their own passport and fill it with stamps. Summer Saturdays […]

$5 – $10

In-Person SAAM Arcade

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

Turn the volume up for our annual exploration of video games and art, SAAM Arcade 2023! This annual celebration of creativity and innovation in games explores many of the same themes on display in the new exhibition Musical Thinking: New Video Art and Sonic Strategies. The exhibition explores the powerful resonances between recent video art and […]

Free

Street Photography with a Gallery Photographer Angela

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

Join Angela Maloney, one of the Washington Printmakers Gallery photographers, for a photowalk in Georgetown. Over the two hours of this session, she will point out favorite sights in the neighborhood and be available to answer questions and assist with your photography. Cost: $50 Materials: Bring your camera Ages: 14 and up Levels: All levels […]

$50

Who Did It? An Improvised Murder Mystery

DCJCC - Theater J 1529 16th St NW, Washington, DC, DC, United States

“Who Did It? An Improvised Murder Mystery” is a comedy in which audience members help solve a murder! At the start, the show’s host invites attendees to contribute items they brought, such as lip gloss or snacks, as evidence for a murder scene. Then, two detectives examine the crime scene and begin interviewing suspects, improvising […]

$15

The Holy O at Capital Fringe

Capital Fringe- RIND Theatre 1025 Thomas Jefferson Street NW, Washington, DC, United States

The Holy O is a solo comedy performance where the audience becomes part of the play directly from their seats. Main character Vera contemplates becoming a nun, but has never considered celibacy one of her virtues. Her situation is complicated by the onset of rapturous prayers leading to the audience becoming characters from her past […]

$15

Chai and Dinner with Rani

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

Indulge in the delightful flavors of Chai With Rani and Mumbai Street Food! Experience the pure bliss that comes with a perfectly brewed cup of chai. Join us as we unveil the secrets behind the art of making the perfect chai, passed down through generations, and share the joy of chai with everyone. Picture this: […]

$25

The Holy O at Capital Fringe

Capital Fringe- RIND Theatre 1025 Thomas Jefferson Street NW, Washington, DC, United States

The Holy O is a solo comedy performance where the audience becomes part of the play directly from their seats. Main character Vera contemplates becoming a nun, but has never considered celibacy one of her virtues. Her situation is complicated by the onset of rapturous prayers leading to the audience becoming characters from her past […]

$15

Profs & Pints DC: The Basics of Big-Event Safety

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

Profs and Pints DC presents: “The Basics of Big-Event Safety,” an introduction to the field of event medicine plus tips on safely staging or attending mass gatherings, with Dr. Korin […]

$13.50 – $17

14th International Healthcare, Hospital Management, Nursing, and Patient Safety Conference

On behalf of the Utilitarian Conferences Gathering, we are delighted to extend our warmest invitation to you to attend the upcoming Nursing Conference: 14th International Healthcare, Hospital Management, Nursing, and Patient Safety Conference. This prestigious event will be held from July 25-27, 2024 at Dubai, UAE. The theme of the conference is “displaying the most […]

$399

Profs & Pints DC: Uber and Urban Politics

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

Prof and Pints DC presents: “Uber and Urban Politics,” with Katie Wells, postdoctoral fellow in tech and society at Georgetown University, former visiting scholar and lecturer in geography at George […]

$13.50 – $17

Art of Making Roti and Dinner with Rani

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

Discover the art of making Roti, a traditional round flatbread that has captured the hearts and palates of the Indian subcontinent and beyond! As a child, I eagerly watched my mother in the kitchen, mesmerized by the process of making chapatis (rotis). She nurtured my curiosity and allowed me to practice with a small round […]

$25

A Tale of Two Cemeteries

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

Historian and Historic Preservationist Paul K. Williams rather unexpectedly became the Superintendent of two very different yet active cemeteries in Washington, DC during the past twelve years: Capitol Hill's Congressional Cemetery and more recently, Georgetown's Oak Hill Cemetery where he resides in the gatehouse. Both historic cemeteries were established before 1850, and are the final […]

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. Zoe Weldon-Yochim, the Douglass Foundation Predoctoral Fellow, provides new insights into Patrick Nagatani’s Trinity Site, Jornada Del Muerto, New […]

Free

Kids World 2023

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

Kids World is a fully immersive experience designed for young children, teenagers, and their families to enjoy in the heart of downtown D.C. Attendees can expect three days of fun-filled learning and exploration in the DowntownDC's largest green space, Franklin Park. Activities include: Storyland story time with special guest appearances Pop-up children’s bookstore Hands-on science, […]

Free

Art of Indian Spices and Dinner with Rani

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 […]

$25

Romeo & Juliet (with music) presented by Storytellers Theater Arts

Bowie Center for the Performing Arts 15200 Annapolis Rd, Bowie, MD, United States

Storytellers presents an exciting, fast-paced adaptation of Shakespeare's famous tragedy with music. Peformances Thursday, July 27, 2023 , 7:30pm-9:45pm Friday, July 28, 2023, 7:30pm-9:45pm Saturday, July 29, 2023, 2:00pm-4:15pm Saturday, July 29, 2023, 7:30pm-9:45pm Sunday, July 30, 2023, 3:00pm-5:15pm

How To Watch UFC 291 Live Streaming Free

UFC 291: Poirier vs Gaethje is taking place at the Delta Center in Salt Lake City, Utah on Saturday July 29, with the main card starting at 03:00 BST on Sunday morning. How To Watch The UFC Live Stream With Stake. UFC 291: Poirier vs Gaethje is taking place in Salt Lake City on Saturday, […]

Summer Saturdays: What’s Buzzing?

Tudor Place

The bees at Tudor Place are an important part of keeping the garden healthy. Learn about how bees communicate by dancing, follow their directions to find a prize, and then come up with your own secret language. Summer Saturdays is best enjoyed by young learners ages four to eight and their adults.

$5 – $10

Watercolor Monotypes with Felicity

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

Learn how to create easy, colorful monotype prints using water soluble materials and a printing press! We will be using watercolor paint, water soluble crayons, and washable markers to create images on a plexi glass sheet. Once the images are complete and dry, we will run them through the press with a damp paper to […]

$100

Citi Taste of Tennis DC

La Vie 88 District Square SW 5th floor, Washington, DC 20024, Washington, D.C.

As a premier lifestyle event on the tennis tour, Citi Taste of Tennis offers foodies and tennis fans an evening of incredible cuisine prepared by notable local chefs and "served" by top professional tennis players. Guests can also look forward to libations, live entertainment, and appearances by top tennis stars. This is an event you […]

$250

Summer Camp: Collections & Creations

Tudor Place

Campers aged 6-8 are invited to discover over 200 years of paintings, pottery, music and more. Participants will explore Tudor Place’s historic house and garden through an artistic lens while using its collection to inspire their own creations. Participants will practice painting, blend watercolors, design stickers and create a musical instrument to take home. One […]

$175 – $200

Summer Camp: Collections & Creations

Tudor Place

Campers aged 6-8 are invited to discover over 200 years of paintings, pottery, music and more. Participants will explore Tudor Place’s historic house and garden through an artistic lens while using its collection to inspire their own creations. Participants will practice painting, blend watercolors, design stickers and create a musical instrument to take home. One […]

$175 – $200

Profs & Pints DC: The History Behind Bridgerton

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

Profs and Pints DC presents: “The History Behind Bridgerton,” a look at British life at the time depicted in the hit Netflix series, with Amy Froide, professor of history at the University of Maryland Baltimore County and scholar of British and women's history. The Netflix series Bridgerton was a breakout sensation when it debuted in […]

$13.50 – $17

Profs & Pints DC: Putin’s Image Crisis

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

Profs and Pints DC presents: “Putin’s Image Crisis,” a look at how the Prigozhin mutiny has sparked a new battle for minds in Russia, with Ksenia Turkova, linguist, former news anchor in Russia and Ukraine, and guest lecturer at American universities. The recent mutiny by Russian mercenary leader Yevgeny Viktorovich Prigozhin and his Wagner Group […]

$13.50 – $17

OYSTER FEST AT MARTIN’S TAVERN

Martin's Tavern 1264 Wisconsin Ave. NW, Washington, DC, DC, United States

Come join us for half priced oysters

OYSTER FEST AT MARTIN’S TAVERN

Martin's Tavern 1264 Wisconsin Ave. NW, Washington, DC, DC, United States

JOIN US FOR HALF PRICED OYSTERS 2P-5P 10P-CLOSE

Use Your Words: Hand Lettering

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

Ready to impress your loved ones with your next letter or note? Whether you’re a beginner or a pro, come join Samantha Testa from Right Place Studio to learn the basics of hand lettering and brush calligraphy at Planet Word. The workshop includes personalized goodies, a hand lettering workbook, and more!

$75

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). […]

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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 […]

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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 author of An Artist’s Thought Book. Get ready to for the talk of your dreams. Come to Washinton D.C.' s Hill Center to learn about […]

$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 annual Summer Sidewalk Sale. The sale, sponsored by the Town of Middleburg and the Middleburg Business and Professional Association, will be held on Friday and […]

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 Sunday, August 5th & 6th, 2023. For the past 25 years, Bank of America has provided access to some of our nation’s greatest cultural experiences […]

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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 art to decorate your home. Summer Saturdays is best enjoyed by young learners ages four to eight and their adults.

$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 Sunday, August 5th & 6th, 2023. For the past 25 years, Bank of America has provided access to some of our nation’s greatest cultural experiences […]

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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 […]

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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 modern conveniences. Campers ages 9-11 will discover how life varied for the residents of Tudor Place and explore the ways historians use objects to discover […]

$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 […]

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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 by young learners ages four to eight and their adults.

$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 to the sounds of the ‘70s for the afternoon. Dance instructors will be on site to give lessons or partner with those looking to do […]

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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 featuring the soprano voice. Handel’s lovelorn narrator, Barbara Strozzi’s perceptive social commentator, and the exuberant virtuosa of Bach’s Jauchzet Gott in allen Landen transport us […]

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