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(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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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," the largest demonstration for human rights in U.S. history.
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 […]
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 […]
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, […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
High School Football is the best high school football league in the United States of America. Do you want to watch High School Football 2023 Live? Then you have come […]
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, […]
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. […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Profs and Pints DC presents: “The Trump Indictments,” an analysis of the prosecutors’ strategies and prospects for success, with Stephen A. Saltzburg, professor of law at GWU, former Justice Department official, and leading […]
Don’t miss this amazing opportunity to hear from legendary artist Carrie Mae Weems, joined in conversation by Saisha Grayson, SAAM’s curator of time-based media, to discuss her new exhibition "Carrie […]
Weekly Class - 11 Weeks Thursdays, September 21 to December 7, 2023 3:30-5:30pm This basic printmaking class is a dynamic and hands-on 12-week program designed to introduce young artists, aged […]
Car Free Day is a free event celebrated internationally every September 22, in which commuters are encouraged to get around without driving alone in cars, and instead, carpool, vanpool, use […]
Bringing together musicians, music historians, and ethnomusicologists from the United States and Canada and using the Blisses and Dumbarton Oaks as its inspiration, this symposium examines Washington, D.C.’s history as […]
Join SAAM’s curatorial and conservation staff for a series of gallery talks exploring the newly reimagined and reinstalled modern and contemporary art galleries, as well as a look at our […]
Join us for a conversation with artist Jaune Quick-to-See Smith about her vision in curating The Land Carries Our Ancestors: Contemporary Art by Native Americans and the exhibition's central theme […]
Join us for a fireside chat with Canadian Jewish actor and artist Marilyn Lightstone. The program will feature an hour long discussion of her career, including an audience Q&A. The […]
Come support Lions Camp Merrick in raising money to send a kid to one of our camps; diabetic, deaf, or vision impaired! Enjoy a comedy show headlining Frank Vignola and […]
Drink like it’s 1699: A Folger Institute Mixology and Trivia Night / Friday, September 22 at 7pm (ET) Crazy Aunt Helen’s, 713 8th St SE Put on your wigs and […]
Saturday, Sept 23, 9am-12pm NPC’s Fall Food and Clothing Drive is back! Join us to make a real difference in our city as we collect and organize nonperishable food and […]
This month, the American Diabetes Association’s National Capital Area chapter is hosting its flagship fundraising event of the year, the Step Out Walk to Stop Diabetes, where the ADA will […]
The Weed Wrangle® is a one-day, area-wide, volunteer effort to help rescue public parks and green spaces from non-native invasive species through hands-on removal of especially harmful trees, vines and […]
"Poetry is a country” will bring celebrated poets from across the nation together to premiere original poetry inspired by works in the National Gallery of Art's collection. These free, annual […]
Join Tudor Place for an urban outdoor adventure. Identify bugs, birds and other wildlife, in addition to, practicing knot-tying skills and planting seeds to take home. This program fulfills all […]
Jewelers'Werk Galerie is pleased to present Manual for Small Repairs, an exhibition of new and recent work by Argentine artist-jeweler Jorge Castañón. The show opens on Saturday, September 23rd and […]
Join the Hispanic Heritage Month fiesta at the National Portrait Gallery! Back by popular demand, our friends from Lil’ Libros are helping us throw another all-ages celebration. Learn about Latinx […]
What is The Big Dill World's Largest Pickle Party®? The Big Dill World's Largest Pickle Party® is the premier pickle event of the year, featuring a pickle garden with 10+ […]
The influence of the 17th-century instrumental stylus fantasticus can be heard in numerous works of J.S. Bach. Andrew Fouts and Justin Wallace present a special program that highlights this fantastic […]
Written at the dawn of theater itself, Euripides’ tragicomedy masterpiece ALCESTE blends the funny and the sad with the surprising and transcendent. Presented for the first time with a stunningly […]
Experience this exciting exhibition - "The Land Carries Our Ancestors: Contemporary Art by Native Americans" - on opening weekend and meet some of the featured artists in person. Weaving Performance, […]
Join the National Portrait Gallery for a free two-day film program exploring the impact of U.S. expansion during the 20th century. These films are presented in conjunction with the exhibition […]
