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Three of the top choirs in the country: The Cincinnati Youth Choir, Young Naperville Singers and Allegro Choirs of Kansas City, come together for a choral festival presented by Perform […]
For more than a decade, summer at Glen Echo Park has been synonymous with our weekly Summer Concert Series, where we present and support local musicians and performers who represent […]
Dumbarton and Mt Vernon Place United Methodist Churches are hosting a free Vacation Bible School for kids ages 4-11. Intergenerational programming will include break out time for youth and adults […]
Vacation Bible School with Dumbarton United Methodist Church Intergenerational Retreat Weekend Dumbarton United Methodist Church 3133 Dumbarton St, NW June 14th 6 - 8 p.m. Dinner included. Digging In & […]
Capital Book Fest hosts its annual “Children’s Book and Learning Festival” presented by the nonprofit organization Turning the Page. The family-friendly festival will offer a full day of engaging and […]
Join local non-profit, Turning the Page, for a day of learning and fun! Co-hosted with the Downtown DC BID and TCMA, we will be in Wilson Plaza outside of the […]
Celebrate dad at The Capital Wheel and Flight Deck at National Harbor Father’s Day Weekend, June 15 and 16. Dads can experience The Capital Wheel for FREE, with a paying […]
Mt. Pleasant Walking Whiskey Tour Join Troy Hughes, local author and a co-founder of the revived pre-Prohibition whiskey brand Mt. Pleasant Club Whiskey for a walking tour that reveals why […]
Jewelers'Werk Galerie is pleased to present Open, Closed, Ajar: The Allegorical Locket, an exhibition featuring new work by artist-jeweler Heather White. The show opens on Saturday, June 15th, with a […]
Someone visiting Georgetown today may see it as another wealthy enclave in a continuously gentrifying Washington, DC. However, this charming area that boasts high-end shopping and gourmet restaurants has a […]
An ill-fated artist, an Ambassador's wife, a Baroness, and a codebreaker.....What do they all have in common? They were part of the most exclusive club of power-players in Cold War […]
Through visual art, music, and dance, PORTRAITS represents the vibrant spectrum of sexual, gender, racial, ethnic, and cultural identities in a nine-movement commission combining the work of nine visual artists, […]
Profs and Pints DC presents: “Assisted Suicide for Mental Illness,” on a growing practice that raises huge ethical questions, with Mark Komrad, M.D., a psychiatrist and medical ethicist on the […]
Skydome Restaurant invites guests to celebrate the Fourth of July with dinner, drinks, and unbeatable views of Washington D.C.’s annual fireworks show. Fireworks Watch Party in the Sky, located in […]
Framing on a budget and not looking to make a frame by hand from scratch? This class will show you how to turn a cheap frame from a box store like Ikea into something that is archival and can be presented in professional contexts. In this class you will learn how to cut UV glass […]
Grisaille, Verdaccio, Glaze, Impasto, Underpainting and Indirect Painting..... Have you ever seen these techniques referenced in art museums and wondered what they mean? These are various techniques artists have developed throughout history to help make painting difficult subject matters more approachable and allow artists to explore the transparent and sculptural nature of oil paint. In […]
Commemorating the Summer Solstice, Capital One Café locations are giving out one free handcrafted beverage with a redeemable coupon, per person. https://coffree.capitalone.com/sms/?mc=EV&cid=0pr1dmhrco Guests can also enjoy a Blissbomb Orange Creamsicle […]
Profs and Pints DC presents “Medical Research’s Whistleblowers,” a look at abuses in medical studies and how they get exposed, by Carl Elliott, M.D., a bioethicist at the University of […]
Inside a CAMERA OBSCURA: Join photographers as new meets old at an immersive art experience! Step into the fascinating world of a CAMERA OBSCURA at City Tavern. Immerse yourself in […]
Washington, DC: von ammon co is pleased to announce the first major solo exhibition by Africanus Okokon. This is the artist’s first show with the gallery, and will include sculpture, […]
Catch the excitement of the 2024 baseball season with the National Postal Museum’s family festival highlighting the bilingual exhibit Baseball: America’s Home Run. The event will offer fun for all […]
The 32nd Annual Giant BBQ Battle celebrates community, unity and inclusiveness and has raised millions of dollars for District charities over the years including the USO, Big Brothers Big Sisters, […]
Saturday, June 22, 2024 11:00 AM- 1:00 PM and Saturday, June 29, 2024 11 am-1:00 pm Objective: Learn the foundational editing abilities of Photoshop Who is this workshop for? This […]
St. John's is proud to celebrate PRIDE and welcomes EVERYONE to enjoy BINGO called by the amazing TULA and REGINA! Come on Saturday, June 22nd at 4:30pm to bid on exciting auction items! Bingo starts […]
Will Call may be picked up at the Box Office as early as 5pm the night of the show.
6 Week Summer Camp for the 10 to 14 with Sadie Randal (They/Them) June 24, 2024 - Aug 2, 2024 (Students are expected to attend for as many days out […]
Join us for a fun-filled 6-week art summer camp with Sadie Randal (they/them), designed for kids aged 10 to 14 - it's gonna be epic! Students will: - Learn the […]
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 […]
Blue Point Provision Company at Hyatt Regency Chesapeake Bay Golf Resort, Spa and Marina, has reopened for the summer season. Join us for our popular Thursday Deck Parties for live […]
Blue Point Provision Company at Hyatt Regency Chesapeake Bay Golf Resort, Spa and Marina, has reopened for the summer season. Join us for our popular Thursday Deck Parties for live […]
Chamber Dance Project, Washington, D.C.’s premiere contemporary ballet company led by award-winning choreographer Diane Coburn Bruning, is pleased to present its highly anticipated June Season: Ramblin’, featuring live performances by […]
Interested in learning monoprint techniques? This monoprint workshop introduces participants to the exciting process of monoprinting using acrylic paint and glass surfaces. Inspired by the atmospheric works of Mark Rothko students will explore creating prints in both black and white and color. The workshop emphasizes the creative journey and experimentation in printmaking. Check out our […]
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 […]
Fortnite is one of the famous games that most of us have played for sure. The players love the gameplay that the game offers. In the game, the players must […]
Welcome to Pride In The Plaza — Montgomery County's annual celebration of diverse LGBTQIA+ communities! Join us on Sunday, June 30th, 2024, from noon to 8 p.m. at Veterans Plaza […]
Whether you want to be a traditional oil painter or a digital illustrator, a solid foundation in drawing is essential. This 9-week class will allow students to pursue their own interests in art while also being introduced to fundamental principles of drawing. This class will start with pencil, then explore powdered graphite, and also pen. […]
The US Navy Concert Band takes the Chrysalis stage this Fourth of July for a free, family-friendly concert celebrating the American spirit!
Celebrate Independence Day with sophistication and style at Salamander Washington DC and experience our newly transformed Grand Lawn and Garden overlooking the Washington Marina. Enjoy culinary delights, live entertainment, and […]
We're celebrating Bastille Day! France and Washington, DC have a very special connection, and Off the Mall Tours is offering a walking experience that will show the many ways in […]
Profs and Pints DC presents: “District of Coyotes,” with Megan Draheim, professor of practice at Virginia Tech’s Center for Leadership in Global Sustainability and founding director of the District Coyote […]
WEDNESDAY, JULY 10TH | 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM INSPĪR EMBASSY ROW LEASING GALLERY 1417 22ND STREET, NW WASHINGTON DC Join Inspīr Senior Living for an engaging author talk and […]
Whether you are looking to apply to art school or not, a strong art portfolio will make you stand out from other applicants. Colleges look for a mix of artwork that displays technical proficiency and explores issues and ideas that are important to the artist on a personal level. This 7-week class will help students […]
Jul 11 to Aug 1 - Thursday 3-5 pm There are a lot less steps involved in making a frame from scratch for a painting than to make a frame […]
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 […]
Jul 11- Aug 29 - Thursdays 5:30 - 8:30 pm *(No class Aug 8) This class is for adult beginners to learn the fundamentals of drawing, photography, and artistic composition. Want to develop your interest as an artist and looking for a place to start? Whether you want to make artwork that is realistic or […]
Eight Days of Performances 37 Productions; 138 Individual Shows The 2024 Capital Fringe Festival will feature entirely original theatre, dance, and unclassifiable productions with a total of 150 cast and […]
Join Mary Savig, the Lloyd Herman Curator of Craft, for a lecture about the exhibition “Subversive, Skilled, Sublime: Fiber Art by Women”, now on view at SAAM’s Renwick Gallery. The […]
Don’t miss The Talent Machine Company’s production of the hilarious Mel Brooks musical comedy Young Frankenstein, featuring an incredibly talented cast of performers ages 14 to 18. The show runs […]
Zoom meeting, free for members of JGSGW. Nonmembers may register to attend for a fee of $5. This presentation on Google MyMaps will teach you how to create a custom […]
Get ready to experience the vibrant sounds of Washington, D.C., as the LIVE! Concert Series on the Plaza returns to the Woodrow Wilson Plaza at the Ronald Reagan Building and […]
Profs and Pints DC presents: “When Fish Walk,” a fascinating look at those species that do just fine outside water, with Noah Bressman, a professor of fish biology at Salisbury […]
Local established and emerging artists, display vibrant, colorful, and playful paintings, and sculpture. July 17 through September 28. Artist being featured are Robin Bell, Joe Daly, Rudiger Haugwitz, Angela Iovino, […]
FIVE REASONS YOU SHOULD ATTEND THE 2024 GPWS A deep sense of spiritual renewal: Prepare to be spiritually rejuvenated through the Word, extended periods of prayer, and worship. Intercession for […]
All are welcome for an evening of community singing followed by a BYOB (alcoholic or non!) social on the grounds of Dumbarton Church.
Jewelers'Werk Galerie is pleased to present WATER, an exhibition of new work by artist-jeweler Mari Ishikawa on Saturday, July 20th. The show will remain on view through August 10, 2024. This collection comprises neckpieces, brooches, and rings, all ruminations on water. For Ishikawa, water is a symbol of life, the cycle of life, and most […]
Join Golden Bond Jewelry + Reformation Georgetown for our Exclusive Style + Spark Series on M Street Experience the epitome of fashion and elegance as Golden Bond Jewelry teams up […]
Someone visiting Georgetown today may see it as another wealthy enclave in a continuously gentrifying Washington, DC. However, this charming area that boasts high-end shopping and gourmet restaurants has a […]
An ill-fated artist, an Ambassador's wife, a Baroness, and a codebreaker.....What do they all have in common? They were part of the most exclusive club of power-players in Cold War […]
At Large: a governing body that represents a whole population rather than a subset. For the July performance at the Athenaeum, Jane Franklin Dance goes beyond the parameters of a […]
In this two-part workshop we will use a simple block printing technique to create an organic floral pattern on paper. Then using watercolor paint and other art mediums, learn to […]
In this two-part workshop we will use a simple block printing technique to create an organic floral pattern on paper. Then using watercolor paint and other art mediums, learn to […]
Called “the funniest farce ever written,” NOISES OFF presents a manic menagerie of itinerant actors rehearsing a flop called NOTHING’S ON. Slamming doors, on and offstage intrigue, and an errant […]
Profs and Pints DC presents: “Understanding Trauma,” a look at how trauma affects us and what we can do about it, with Jillian Tucker, adjunct assistant professor of social work […]
Profs and Pints DC presents: “Japan’s Most Feared Women,” a look at the provocative, notorious, and genderfluid female figures who have pushed boundaries and aroused panic in Japan, with Michele […]
The National Portrait Gallery is celebrating James Baldwin’s 100th birthday with poetry and prose inspired by our special exhibition “This Morning, This Evening, So Soon: James Baldwin and the Voices […]
The community is invited to join us for our 8th Annual For Kathy's Sake Advocacy Brunch. This year our theme is, "When Women Push, Change Happens". We're celebrating a new […]
The annual tour of award winners from the Thomas Edison Film Festival (TEFF) returns to the National Gallery. Since 1981, the mission of TEFF has been to promote innovation in […]
Quick Look Details Event Check-In: Starts at 7:30am Shotgun Start: 9:00am Entry Fee: $100/person Players Receive: Swag bag, round of golf and entries for minigames, lunch at the turn, and […]
Saturday, August 10, 2024 11:00 AM 3:00 PM 1-day workshop/4 hours (with 1/2 hour break for lunch) Saturday, August 10 from 11:00 am-3:00 pm Number of students: 6 total Skill […]
Profs and Pints DC presents: “Medieval Sex,” a look at the reality of medieval sex and sexuality through the lens of comic literature, satire, and obscenity, with Larissa “Kat” Tracy, […]
Artist Tuan Andrew Nguyen creates multimedia installations that blend fact, memory, myth, and mysticism and use lush imagery to draw out these entanglements. By digging deep into archives and collaborating […]
Profs and Pints DC presents: “Encountering the Snow Leopard,” on a researcher’s quest to understand what prowls within Central and South Asia’s clouds, with Charlotte Hacker, who has studied carnivores […]
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 an ever-changing culture in the United States. Phillippa Pitts, the Wyeth Foundation Predoctoral Fellow, discusses Albert Bierstadt’s “Among the Sierra Nevada, California”. […]
Conversations, a program for individuals with mild to moderate memory disorders and their caregivers, provides a forum for dialogue and connection through art and music. Each hour-long program includes an […]
Profs and Pints DC presents: “Conspiracy Entrepreneurs,” a look at how promoters of conspiracy theories have upended American politics and enriched themselves along the way, with Matthew Dallek, political historian […]
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. […]
Washington, D.C. standout Sharón Clark has brought festival and concert audiences to their feet across the globe. Doors open at 6:00pm and entrance to the museum is included with your […]
The 53rd Annual Labor Day Art Show at Glen Echo Park will be held in the historic Spanish Ballroom from Saturday, August 31 through Monday, September 2, 2024 from 12 […]
Want to learn how to frame artwork and have a variety of work, be it works on paper or paintings, that you would like to frame? Have old frames you would like to repurpose? This studio for you! Limited to 2 students, this small studio will allow you to work closely with an experienced frame […]
This 7-week class will provide students with a solid foundation in drawing. This class will start with pencil, then explore powdered graphite, and pen. Students will be provided with a mix of drawing exercises to develop their skills and opportunities to develop their own interests.
Join Smithsonian American Art Museum’s Teacher Institutes Educator Phoebe Hillemann for a highlights tour of SAAM's exhibition Fighters for Freedom: William H. Johnson Picturing Justice. Painted in the mid-1940s, these […]
This 8-week course will teach adults interested in art the fundamentals of drawing. Beginning with traditional forms of drawing, this class will start by teaching comparative measurement and drawing from direct observation. Next this class will teach students how to work with photographs and use cameras as a means of augmenting their creativity instead of […]
Meant as a continuation of Drawing 1, this course will help students progress to more advanced stages of historical academic training. Students will be introduced to faster but more complicated styles of drawing and begin to study the human form. Visit our website for registration and more information.
Meet artist Jennifer Hudnell and explore her captivating "Paper Odyssey" solo exhibit at Shop Made in DC Georgetown Gallery. Immerse yourself in more than 70 stunning collages, including her new […]
Join thousands of fellow LEGO® fans at the Benfield Sportscenter for the first-ever BrickUniverse Annapolis, MD LEGO® fan Expo and immerse yourself in the endless possibilities of LEGO® bricks during […]
Facial studio sensation Glowbar and permanent jewelry brand Erah have teamed up for a can’t miss pop-up this Saturday, September 7, 2024 from 12:00pm - 4:00pm at Glowbar’s Georgetown studio. […]
Psychic Fair for both those who are serious and for those who are just curious. Event can be a life changing experience or just a fun time.
Artist Talk for exhibit: leaf & luminosity I always begin with photography, but I never know what the end result of my work will be. Inevitably, my photographs end up […]
Artist talk: Kate Lowman discusses techniques used in creating prints shown in "leaf & luminosity," showing at Washington Printmakers Gallery from August 29 - September 29. I always begin with […]
artist talk: September 8, 3:00 pm Exhibit: August 29 - September 29, 2024 I always begin with photography, but I never know what the end result of my work will […]
Duo, Trio, Two Quartets, and a Sextet for String Trio, Horn, Clarinet and Piano. Glazunov Reverie for horn and piano --- Mozart “Kegelstatt” Trio in E-flat Major, clarinet, viola and […]
On Monday early evening, September 9 at 5:30 PM at St. Mark's, the Capitol Hill Chamber Music Festival and St. Mark's Episcopal Church present "Canzonas, Sonatas and Suites", which features […]
This course is designed to help participants (teens ages 14 to 18) get comfortable with drawing, which serves as the foundation for other art forms. Through a series of exercises and projects, students will develop their skills in fast sketching, contour drawing, and observational drawing from still life and human figures. The main focus is […]
Lucas Meachem’s vigorous baritone makes him exceptionally suited to his signature roles of Escamillo (Carmen), Il Conte di Almaviva (Le nozze di Figaro), and the title role in Don Giovanni, the latter in which he was extolled for being “Fabio-like in size, presence, beauty and personality” (Bachtrack) in a production with LA Opera. Together this […]
The BSF and the LSF present the Annual School Fair on October 13, 2024 offering families the opportunity to learn about independent schools. The Fair will include: 70 independent and boarding schools; valuable workshops; food and entertainment.
Join us for a family-friendly celebration of art, music, and architecture! This event is free and open to all with live jazz music, art-making activities, and food trucks. Entrance to the Museum will be free of charge and our permanent collection will be on view. Free parking is available at The Field School, located next […]
On September 13, 2024, at 7:15 p.m. ET, The World War I Centennial Commission and The Doughboy Foundation will unveil “A Soldier's Journey,” a 58.5-foot long bronze sculptural wall, years in the making, the centerpiece of the National World War I Memorial on Pennsylvania Avenue, NW. This historic event will mark the completion of the […]
Join us at the National World War I Memorial in Washington, DC, for a weekend of immersive events hosted by The Doughboy Foundation, celebrating the newly installed sculpture "A Soldier’s Journey," the final component of the memorial. SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 14, 2024, 9:00AM- 5:00PM Displays by WWI Re-enactors, Hello Girls, National Mobile WWI Museum, WWI Vehicles, […]
Join David Carlson, an artist featured in Here, in this little Bay: Celebrating 30 Years at the Kreeger and a practitioner of Taijiquan for over thirty years, for a talk about his paintings followed by a beginning Tai Chi workshop. Carlson’s practice of Tai Chi and focus on the mind/body connection has informed his work […]
How did the impressionists establish new methods of seeing and making art? Learn about the major artists, works, and ideas explored by this avant-garde movement. Presented by senior lecturer David Gariff in honor of the exhibition Paris 1874: The Impressionist Moment. This hybrid lecture is offered in person and virtually. All registrants will receive a […]
