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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 […]
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, […]
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 […]
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.
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 […]
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" […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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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 […]
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). […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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, 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 […]
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.
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
(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 […]
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 […]
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. […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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.
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 […]
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 […]
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 practicing at the University of Maryland Medical Center. We sometimes blame or credit our mental “wiring” for how we react to certain situations. We might […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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," […]
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. […]
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 discover some treasure to take home. Summer Saturdays is best enjoyed by young learners ages four to eight and their adults.
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 mediumship. Housed in a building originally home to a Methodist church on Q Street that dates back to an estimated construction date of 1890 or […]
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 mediumship. Housed in a building originally home to a Methodist church on Q Street that dates back to an estimated construction date of 1890 or […]
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 […]
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 eight and their adults.
To kick off the celebration, Martin's will be offering three course lunch and brunch specials for $25, including classics like fried green tomatoes and savory short ribs, as well as […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 provides an incredible opportunity to immerse yourself in the arts! The 52nd Annual Labor Day Art Show, running September 2-4 and held in […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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, […]
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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, songs and crafts. All children must be accompanied by an adult. Pre-registration for both child and accompanying adult is required.
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 […]
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 […]
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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 […]
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 […]
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, […]
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 […]
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 […]
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. A symbol of Guatemalan national identity, the marimba is a large instrument played by striking rows of wooden bars with mallets. The marimba is recognized […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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, […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Join Tudor Place Curator Robert DeHart along with Archivist Haley Wilkinson who will share recent research that has prompted a more equitable and inclusive interpretation in tours, events and programs that embraces the agency of enslaved people and uncovered numerous surprises. --- Support for 2023 Landmark Lecture Series and this extensive research was made possible […]
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 your own instruments and have an outdoor concert. All children must be accompanied by an adult. Pre-registration for both child and accompanying adult is required.
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, […]
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 […]
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, […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
