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The chill of January is offset by the warm breezes of Latin America in this captivating program by the renowned Cuarteto Latinoamericano. With a 40-year pedigree as an ensemble, this quartet of luminaries has acclaimed the world over for their interpretations of both the Latin American greats and staples of the European canon. In their […]
When after many years Milton Koch opened a box of documents that his mother had saved, it started him on a journey to discover the story of his family during the Shoah. Starting in Vienna including an arrest and transport to Dachau, then to Luxembourg, on to Lisbon and Cuba before ending in the US, […]
Join filmmaker Mila Turaljić in person for a post-screening discussion. Mila Turajlić continues her research into Stevan Labudović’s film archive, here documenting the birth of the Non-Aligned Movement, a largely Yugoslav-led bloc including many decolonizing nations that stood apart from both East and West during the Cold War. What begins as an exploration of newsreel […]
Aria Cheregosha and Lauren Spaulding bring to the stage their Persian and Cajun heritage alongside their rigorous classical music training, challenging audiences' perception of the viola by breathing life into under-represented music for this under-represented instrument. Sharing the belief that “good music is good music,” the duo seeks to redefine classical music in an evolving […]
Aria Cheregosha and Lauren Spaulding bring to the stage their Persian and Cajun heritage alongside their rigorous classical music training, challenging audiences' perception of the viola by breathing life into under-represented music for this under-represented instrument. Sharing the belief that “good music is good music,” the duo seeks to redefine classical music in an evolving […]
Profs and Pints DC presents: “The Psychology of Conspiracy Theories,” with Brian A. Sharpless, licensed clinical psychologist, visiting research fellow at Goldsmiths, University of London, and editor of Unusual Psychological […]
Take a close look into the life and influence of photographer Dorothea Lange through historic, archival documentaries. Included are a documentary produced towards the end of Lange’s prolific life and films made with the support of the US Farm Securities Administration during the New Deal. These titles highlight legacies of recorded cultural histories and long-present […]
Join us for the fifth installment of our 2023-2024 Concert Series featuring Bridget Kibbey, hailed as "the Yo-Yo Ma of the harp" by the Vogue! Experience a mesmerizing performance as Kibbey showcases works by Bach, Debussy, Albéniz, Britten, Tchaikovsky, and her own compositions in her debut concert at Dumbarton Oaks on Sunday, February 25, at […]
Profs and Pints DC presents: “Putin’s War on Queer Russians,” an analysis of a state campaign to vilify and persecute LGBTQ people, with Ksenia Turkova, linguist, former news anchor in […]
The Institute for Excellence in Sales is proud to kick off its 2024 Sales Excellence Big Stage programs at the Carahsoft Conference and Collaboration Center in Reston! We’re excited to kick off the year with world-renowned business relationships expert Arnold Sanow! This is a virtual and in-person event. The program is open to anyone in […]
What role do textiles play in our lives, and in the history of modern art? In conjunction with Woven Histories: Textiles and Modern Abstraction, join us for a conversation with exhibition artists Harmony Hammond and Ulrike Müller, moderated by exhibition curator Lynne Cooke. Woven Histories explores the intersections between textile and abstract art, from the […]
Explore the colorful vision of the painter Alma Thomas with Melissa Ho, curator of twentieth-century art at SAAM. Ho examines the artist’s favored themes of “Space”, “Earth” and “Music” featured in the exhibition. Participants will learn about Thomas’s vital role in the history of modern art in Washington DC, her relationship with the Smithsonian American […]
Openings: February 2 and 3, 7 PMOpen by appointment February 2-10 A retrospective of the life and work of Constantine Abanavas (1922-2008), this exhibition takes you on a journey of his homes and inspirations. Images of his upbringing on the island of Lemnos, Greece, are apparent in almost every work of art Abanavas created. This […]
The authors of the landmark musical COMPANY reunite to turn the traditional showbiz musical on its head in this thrilling and compelling Broadway fable about friendship, compromise, and the high price of success. Stephen Sondheim and George Furth expertly blend the excitement and energy of a backstage musical with a poignant and emotional contemporary story […]
Athleta will be hosting Move Up, an in-store trade-in event in five cities where customers can trade up their old tights (no matter the brand) for a new pair of Athleta Salutation Stash 7/8 Tights. Customers will be able to experience interactive art installations in the stores, and have the option for on-site legging customization. […]
Jewelers'Werk Galerie is pleased to present "With my heart on my sleeve, and my feet on the ground," an exhibition of new and recent work by artist-jeweler Helen Clara Hemsley. The show opens on Saturday, February 3, 2024 and will remain on view through the end of the month. The title of this collection hints […]
Jewelers'Werk Galerie is pleased to present "With my heart on my sleeve, and my feet on the ground," an exhibition of new and recent work by artist-jeweler Helen Clara Hemsley. The show opens on Saturday, February 3, 2024 and will remain on view through the end of the month. The title of this collection hints […]
The DC Youth Orchestra’s Young Virtuosi Chamber Orchestra, under the direction of Evan Ross Solomon, perform a short program of works by composers from the African diaspora. The program will include Joseph Bologne, Chevalier de Saint George’s Symphony No. 2, Scott Joplin’s Solace, and Samuel Coleridge Taylor’s The Bamboula. Performances at 1:30 and 3:00 p.m. […]
Join us for the DC premiere of Scottish-based playwright and performer Adura Onashile’s first feature film. "Girl" delicately tells the story of 11 year-old Ama and her mother, Grace, who take solace in an isolated world they obsessively create. After harrowing experiences in their homeland of the Democratic Republic of the Congo, mother and daughter […]
Led by Artistic Director Dana Marsh and featuring soprano Amy Broadbent, the Consort brings a program centered around solo cantatas by Barbara Strozzi and Francesca Caccini, two of the “under-sung” female composers of the era, accentuated by Bach and Handel arias for soprano as well as interludes of instrumental excellence that the Consort is so […]
We are honored and grateful to welcome the Washington Bach Consort back to our stage after over thirty years with a graceful mix of vocal and instrumental music of the Baroque period. Led by Artistic Director Dana Marsh and featuring their star soprano Amy Broadbent, the Consort brings a program centered around solo cantatas by […]
The Anna H. Wang Concert Series presents GRAMMY Award-winning and world-renowned bass opera singer Morris Robinson for a curated, one-night concert linking two musical genres, covering opera during the show’s first half and Black gospel in the second half. The concert performance will feature Morris’ friends and extraordinary guest soloists and singers including soprano Brandie […]
Coolest Place in DC -Booking.com Top 5 historic venues to explore - in the world! -Smithsonian.com Available for Girl Scouts ONLY: Join fellow Girl Scout associations, service units, troops, families, and alumni for a Hidden Gems & Secret Door Hunt for Girl Scout Day! Find your way through secret doors and covert passages to a […]
New score performed live by Matthew Nolan and Erik Friedlander The Blood of a Poet (Le Sang d'un Poète), the first part of Jean Cocteau’s Orphic Trilogy, is considered one of the finest surrealist films ever made. Cocteau wrote that his film marks “a descent into oneself . . . a kind of half-sleep through […]
Woolly Mammoth Theatre Company presents the world premiere of Virginia-born playwright Vivian J.O. Barnes play that follows an HBCU dance team as they prepare for their homecoming performance. The Sensational Sea Mink-ettes are days away from their homecoming performance and the pressure is on. The student body, the administration, the alumni, and their families are all expecting […]
Profs and Pints DC presents: “Far-Right Terrorism in 2024,” with Bruce Hoffman and Jacob Ware of both Georgetown University and the Council on Foreign Relations, coauthors of the new book God, Guns, and Sedition. There’s nothing new or unprecedented about the shocking acts of terrorism perpetrated by America’s violent far-right extremists in recent years, including […]
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 […]
Experience all of GMCW and its small ensembles in a moveable feast of sound, harmony, and dance. Stroll through the multiple performances on a self-guided tour featuring GMCW, Seasons of Love, Potomac Fever, Rock Creek Singers, GenOUT Youth Chorus, and 17th Street Dance.
Thursdays, February 8 to March 28 (8 weeks) - $320 Thursdays, February 15 to March 28 (7 weeks) - $280 Thursday, February 22 to March 28 (6 weeks) $240 Thursday, February 29 to March 28 (5 weeks) $200 from 4:30 to 6:30 P.M. Printmaking is magic! Well, kind of - sometimes it can feel like […]
Join us for a post-screening discussion with filmmaker Isabelle Carbonell, in person. A Mirror of the Cosmos explores how the Mar Menor lagoon, a beachside paradise located in southeastern Spain, is being pushed to the brink of extinction by the climate crisis. Opening with a conversation between the moon and the sea, the documentary explores […]
“Lift Every Voice and Sing” – The Duke Ellington School of the Arts Vocal Department with Dr. Patrick Lundy, in a celebration of Black History Month. Performance at historic Holy […]
Don't miss NCE's Valentine's Concert with our dynamic guest host Michelle Isabelle-Stark (Head of Arlington Cultural Affairs) as we present the brilliant Argentinian music of the Tango. Enjoy the passionate, exciting music performed by three virtuoso musicians, violinist Leo Sushansky, cellist Stephen Honigberg and pianist Carlos Cesar Rodriguez. Some of the extraordinary instrumental music on […]
Dumbarton celebrates Reconciling Sunday around Mardi Gras each year to mark the Sunday it voted in 1987 to welcome LGBTQIA+ people, friends, and families to its services. The service will feature Rev. Dr. Leo Yates as guest preacher and a Mardi Gras Celebration potluck brunch after worship. Invite your friends and family! All are welcome! […]
The streets of DC Chinatown will be filled with revelers and spectators as the Chinese Consolidated Benevolent Association (CCBA) in partnership with the Mayor’s Office on Asian and Pacific Islander […]
Music responds to the world around us. Join us for a series of performances with music spanning from 1930s Germany to the present-day United States. The Anxious Ear is planned […]
Profs and Pints DC presents: “‘Kink’ or ‘Disorder’?” an entertaining look at how psychology approaches unusual sexual behaviors, with Brian A. Sharpless, licensed clinical psychologist, visiting research fellow at Goldsmiths, University of London, and editor of Unusual and Rare Psychological Disorders. Few subjects are as interesting – or as sensitive – as sex. Psychology’s history […]
In this talk, we’ll journey from the wolf tree’s linguistic and cultural origins in the Germanic worlds of the Middle Ages, to America’s wolf tree origins during Thoreau’s day, to […]
Born into slavery in North Carolina, Anna Julia Cooper was a visionary Black feminist and educator in the late 19th/early 20th centuries, and only the fourth African American woman to earn a doctoral degree. Tempestuous Elements—the 11th in Arena Stage’s Power Play cycle—shines a light on Anna Julia Cooper’s tumultuous tenure as Principal of Washington, D.C.’s historic M […]
Young artists ages 3-5 and an adult companion are invited to use their imagination as they explore the paintings, sculpture, and architecture of The Kreeger Museum. Each program focuses on a theme supported by a story, works of art from the collection, and a hands-on art-making experience. February's theme is "Find Lines, Wiggles, and Squiggles". […]
Saturday and Sunday, February 17–18, 10:30 AM–5 PM National Mall The story of chocolate begins with a small cacao tree rooted deep in the history of Mesoamerican culture. Learn the […]
When Washington, D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser had a two-block long section of 16th Street, NW christened Black Lives Matter Plaza, she guaranteed that it would forever be connected to the history of American racial injustice and civil rights. 16th Street terminates at Lafayette Park, a seven-acre public space overlooking the White House. African Americans have […]
Profs and Pints DC presents: “George Washington as American Revolutionary,” a fresh assessment of our first president’s credentials as an insurgent, with Denver Brunsman, associate professor and chair of the history department at George Washington University and scholar of the American Revolution and early American republic. If it’s Presidents’ Day it’s time for historian Denver […]
Join us this Black History Month for the FREE documentary screening of The Right to Read on Tues., Feb. 20th, from 6:30pm-8:45pm at Alamo Drafthouse (DC Bryant St) to learn […]
Sitar Arts Center's Artists at Work Speakers Series gives you behind-the-scenes access to DC's most exciting arts venues through the personal stories of the professionals who make the magic happen. […]
Frybread Face and Me follows two adolescent Navajo cousins from different worlds as they bond during a summer on their grandmother’s Arizona ranch, learning more about their family’s past and […]
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 […]
Join Photoworks for an inspiring artist talk with lauded portrait and editorial photographer Cheriss May as she shares her journey of turning her passion for inclusive storytelling into a purpose. Cheriss will captivate you with her stories and insights, leaving you motivated to pursue your own creative dreams. Don't miss this opportunity to learn from […]
Top 5 historic venues to explore - in the world! -Smithsonian.com February 24 & 25 LUANGISA African Gallery was founded in 1996 by the Luangisa family from Bukoba, Tanzania. They […]
Top 5 historic venues to explore - in the world! -Smithsonian.com February 24 & 25 LUANGISA African Gallery was founded in 1996 by the Luangisa family from Bukoba, Tanzania. They […]
Welcome to the Spectacular Omnium Circus where anything is possible! Aerial artists soar over the stage making your heart pound with excitement. Hilarious antics make you laugh till you cry! ,” Featuring a diverse mosaic of brilliant performers including gravity-defying aerial acts, mind blowing contortion, unbelievable acrobatics, hysterical comedy, dazzling dancers and much more. Fun for the […]
Accomplished violinist Cleveland Chandler (M.M., Cleveland Institute of Music, B.M., Peabody Conservatory of Music) will be performing works by often overlooked Black composer William Grant Still.
An emotionally charged concert portraying the journey of veterans post-conflict, unveiling their struggles and resilience as they navigate the challenges of reintegration into civilian life. Experience the powerful musical narrative […]
One of the finest recorder players on the international early music scene today, Canadian superstar Vincent Lauzer will present a rare program of enthralling works by J.S. Bach, C.P.E. Bach, and Georg Philipp Telemann. Lauzer is co-artistic director of the Montréal Baroque Festival; his recording of Vivaldi concertos was awarded a Diapason d’Or by the […]
The Vist Written by Friedrich Dürrenmatt , Translated by Maurice Valency Claire Zachanassian, the world-famous billionaire, is returning to her small hometown of Güllen after 45 years away. The town […]
New works are filled with physical storytelling, narrative and optimistic glee; performed by some of the DMV’s finest movement artists alongside community contributors and intergenerational pairs. (Appropriate for all ages. […]
When Washington, D.C was dubbed "Chocolate City" in the early 1970s, the title reflected its status as the first majority-Black city in the U.S. At that time, the nation's capital was a center of Black political leadership, culture, arts, and wealth. Sites along Pennsylvania Avenue between the U.S. Capitol and the White House figure prominently […]
Gallerist, curator, and art advisor Myrtis Bedolla brings her popular "Tea with Myrtis" event to SAAM. The series is inspired by a deep appreciation for the transformative power of art […]
Profs and Pints DC presents: “Race and Fast Food,” with Marcia Chatelain, professor of history and African American studies at Georgetown University and Pulitzer Prize-winning author of Franchise: The Golden Arches in Black America. During the height of the George Floyd protests McDonald’s released a video on social media declaring that “Black Lives Matter,” thus […]
Join us for the fifth installment of our 2023-2024 Concert Series featuring Bridget Kibbey, hailed as "the Yo-Yo Ma of the harp" by the Vogue! Experience a mesmerizing performance as […]
Profs and Pints DC presents: “Pre-Election Polls and Presidents,” an examination of when, how, and why pollsters have erred in predicting occupants of the White House, with W. Joseph Campbell, […]
Profs and Pints DC presents: “The Webb Telescope and NASA's Next Big Thing,” with Ori Fox, Deputy Project Scientist for the Roman Space Telescope at the Space Telescope Science Institute. […]
Warm up at Camp CJM and explore the Museum after hours! The camp schedule of activities includes a boozy bug juice, live music with the Rock Creek Kings, a smoky […]
Denise Rolark Barnes, publisher of The Washington Informer, will host a virtual discussion with Gwen Carr, an activist known for her work following the death of her son, Eric Garner, at the hands of police. The conversation will air on March 1 during "Let's Talk" streamed live on Youtube and Facebook at noon. Topics will […]
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, March 2nd and 3rd, 2024. On March 2nd and 3rd, Bank of America cardholders will have the opportunity to visit two new exhibitions at […]
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, March 2nd and 3rd, 2024. On March 2nd and 3rd, Bank of America cardholders will have the opportunity to visit the opening weekend of […]
How has photojournalism changed over the last century? Join us in the exhibition Dorothea Lange: Seeing People for talks led by photojournalism students from the Corcoran School of the Arts […]
This documentary essay by Dyanna Taylor, granddaughter of Dorothea Lange, blends journals, letters, private discussions, home movies, and – of course – photographs, to create a compelling account of the […]
von ammon co is pleased to announce the opening of MIASMA, a solo exhibition by American artist Chino Amobi. This is Amobi’s first solo show with von ammon co and […]
TOURNAMENT WEEKEND NOIR ALL BLACK AFFAIR! Get Ready To Dress To Impress In Your Finest Black Attire And Dance The Night Away. This In-Person Event Will Take Place On Saturday, March 2, 2024 Starting At 9:00 PM At The Fabulous Guilford Hall Brewery. Get Ready For An Evening Filled With Excitement, Great Music, And A Vibrant Atmosphere. Whether You’re A […]
Sunday, March 3 from 11 A.M. to 1 P.M. Sunday, March 10 from 11 A.M. to 2 P.M. This 2 day workshop will be a continuation of the collagraph offered […]
Sunday, March 3 from 11 A.M. to 1 P.M. Sunday, March 10 from 11 A.M. to 2 P.M. This 2 day workshop will be a continuation of the collagraph offered […]
TWO SHOWS ONLY: MARCH 3 & 10 — Tour (self-guided): 2pm — Magic Show: 3pm in the Secret Gatehouse — Cash Bar ABOUT RICH BLOCH One of the busiest corporate […]
TWO SHOWS ONLY: MARCH 3 & 10 — Tour (self-guided): 2pm — Magic Show: 3pm in the Secret Gatehouse — Cash Bar ABOUT RICH BLOCH One of the busiest corporate […]
Now entering its 35th season, the Washington Bach Consort’s Noontime Cantata Series continues its mission of bringing the music of Johann Sebastian Bach to the Washington, DC community. PROGRAM Organ Prelude Prelude & Fugue in C minor, BWV 546 Cantata Sehet! Wir gehen hinauf gen Jerusalem, BWV 159 Jeffrey Kempskie, organist Katelyn Grace […]
The authors of the landmark musical COMPANY reunite to turn the traditional showbiz musical on its head in this thrilling and compelling Broadway fable about friendship, compromise, and the high […]
Now entering its 35th season, the Washington Bach Consort’s Noontime Cantata Series continues its mission of bringing the music of Johann Sebastian Bach to the Washington, DC community. PROGRAM Organ Prelude Prelude & Fugue in C minor, BWV 546 Cantata Sehet! Wir gehen hinauf gen Jerusalem, BWV 159 Jeffrey Kempskie, organist Katelyn Grace […]
Join SAAM’s head of conservation, Amber Kerr, for a conservation-focused tour through the museum’s popular exhibition, Composing Color: Paintings by Alma Thomas. Kerr will discuss in-depth how Thomas achieved her unique visual effects in large-scale works, and the methods conservators use to gain insight into her working methods. Free| Registration encouraged In-person | Smithsonian American […]
Profs and Pints DC presents: “Ireland’s Fight for Freedom,” with Kevin Matthews, assistant professor of European history at George Mason University and former London correspondent for Vatican Radio reporting on British and Irish news. After centuries of struggle, Irish men and women won their freedom from Great Britain after waging a war that set the […]
"The sound: Modern blues that grabs hold of your soul and rocks it." – The Boston Herald Led by the magnetic vocals of Jenny Langer, this powerhouse quartet unleashes a sonic storm where blues, soul, and rock collide. The D.C.-based band have received Wammie awards for Best Blues Band and Best Blues Album and have […]
For centuries people have been fermenting, brewing and mixing alcoholic beverages. In the over 200 years that Tudor Place has stood, generations have left material evidence of their drinking practices […]
Join Sharing Honors and Burdens: Renwick Invitational 2023 artist Ursala Hudson (Kadusné) in a virtual, behind-the-scenes tour of her studio, followed by a conversation on her materials and artistic process. A transdisciplinary artist of Caucasian, Filipina, and Tlingit descent, Hudson explores her interrelated worldview and philosophies through two-dimensional and fiber arts. Hudson is best known […]
Sitar Arts Center invites the DC community to the opening reception for the 14th Annual Patricia Sitar Juried Exhibition. The exhibition features over 30 curated works from local, national, and […]
This one’s for the ladies (and everyone else, too) as the Portrait Gallery hosts its annual Women’s History Month festival for all ages! Come see our newest portraits of Oprah, […]
Join us for three recently restored films that reflect the brilliance and power of Oscar-winning Italian actress Anna Magnani. Magnani embodied the essence of Italian cinema: passion, resilience and an […]
Local Flavor/Local Artists -2nd Annual DMV Exhibition March 9th - April 6th, 2024 - Opening Reception: Saturday, March 9th 3-5pm Georgetown Spring Arts Walk: Saturday, March 23rd 12-5pm Calloway Fine […]
Join us for a conversation between Opal Lee, the “grandmother of Juneteenth,” and Sedrick Huckaby, who painted her portrait. Lee is the retired teacher, counselor and activist who led the […]
Las Místicas de Mexico brings together music, poetry, art, and creative expression of over four centuries of mystical Mexican female artists. The iconic poet nun Sor Juana Inés de la Cruz, songstresses María Grever, Toña la Negra, and Chavela Vargas, and images by the great Frida Kahlo are joined with contemporary voices of Mexican women […]
Join the Smithsonian American Art Museum for a docent-led 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 | Registration required In-person | Smithsonian American Art Museum Meet in the F Street Lobby
They founded organizations, they sponsored legislation, they blazed trails and suffered trials. For generations, women living and working in Washington, D.C. have defied expectations and surmounted discrimination to increase equality, freedom, and prosperity for their fellow citizens. Women who left a mark “Angel of the Battlefield” Clara Barton inspired a world-wide humanitarian movement Dorothy Height […]
They founded organizations, they sponsored legislation, they blazed trails and suffered trials. For generations, women living and working in Washington, D.C. have defied expectations and surmounted discrimination to increase equality, freedom, and prosperity for their fellow citizens. Women who left a mark “Angel of the Battlefield” Clara Barton inspired a world-wide humanitarian movement Dorothy Height […]
Las Místicas de Mexico brings together music, poetry, art, and creative expression of over four centuries of mystical Mexican female artists. The iconic poet nun Sor Juana Inés de la Cruz, songstresses María Grever, Toña la Negra, and Chavela Vargas, and images by the great Frida Kahlo are joined with contemporary voices of Mexican women […]
Immerse yourself in the music of Gabrieli, Bruckner, and Esmail as trumpets and voices resound in the vast expanse of the Cathedral Nave. Experience the architecture of Washington National Cathedral like never before: with trumpets, drums, and voices echoing throughout the majestic arches. Composer Reena Esmail has composed new works especially for the space, to […]
J.S. Bach drew from the best of a variety of established European musical styles and combined them in his own unique voice. This concert will highlight influential composers of the French Baroque, featuring sacred grand motets of Jean-Baptiste Lully (1632–1687) and Marc-Antoine Charpentier (1643–1704). Charpentier’s magnificent Te Deum will head a list of exquisite works […]
Join us for the fifth installment of our 2023-2024 Concert Series featuring the Kosher Red Hots. Composed of an adventurous vocalist and three master instrumentalists on clarinet, accordion, and bass […]
Profs and Pints DC presents: “Those Who Left Ireland,” a look at what drove the Irish diaspora and at the destinies of the Emerald Isle’s emigrants, with Matthew Dziennik, associate professor of History at the United States Naval Academy and scholar of the British Empire. The story of Irish immigration to the United States often […]
“Intense…impressive…impossible to resist” - The New York Times The exceptional artistry of the Rotterdam Philharmonic comes to Washington, D.C., for the first time in more than two decades. Under the baton of Music Director Lahav Shani, the orchestra fosters a truly immersive experience for newcomers and music lovers alike. In this exclusive program, superstar pianist Daniil […]
Spark your imagination with SAAM during Art in the A.M. Children ages 0-5 and their caregivers are invited to join SAAM before hours to learn, connect, and create in the galleries. Together, attendees will explore the expressive colors and music behind the exhibition Composing Color: Paintings by Alma Thomas, with close looking at artworks such […]
The National Mall is recognized across America and around the world as our nation’s preeminent commemorative space. It’s a role first established in the 1791 L’Enfant Plan for the capital then reinforced a century later in the 1902 McMillan Plan. Join Judy Scott Feldman, founding member and chair of the National Mall Coalition, to take […]
Join us for the final installment of our 2023-2024 Concert series, featuring Constantinople & Accademia Del Piacere, held April 7– 8, 2024 at 7:00 p.m. ET! The Persian setar master Kiya […]
Curious about American art? Join us for a 30-minute in-person conversation about selected works from the Smithsonian American Art Museum’s collection. This program is presented in American Sign Language (ASL) with voice interpretation for hearing participants. Free | Registration required In-person | Smithsonian American Art Museum Meet in the F Street Lobby
