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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 […]
Profs and Pints DC presents: “The Real Oppenheimer,” a look at the scientist portrayed in the hit film and his role in the rise of the atomic age, with Allen Pietrobon, professor of […]
On Thursday September 28th Bank of America is holding a financial know-how seminar on financial safety at the Georgetown branch, located at 1339 Wisconsin Ave., NW. The seminar will be held […]
World is Your Oyster Fest will showcase local oyster farms and the regional delicacies that have earned ORP's annual event the reputation as best seafood and raw bar event in Baltimore! Set at the B&O Railroad Museum in the heart of Maryland’s historic oyster city, the World is Your Oyster Festi is the best opportunity to slurp to your heart's content and leave knowing how you can help the Bay's keystone species thrive. You'll learn why you should... EAT OYSTERS! (& OTHER SEAFOOD) Enjoy a variety of oysters from throughout the Bay. Hear directly from the farmers and watermen who grow and harvest them. Learn to "Shuck Like a Pro" with world-famous shuckers! Learn simple, celebration-worthy oyster toppings and recipes. Experience unique beer, wine, and cocktail pairings courtesy of ORP's top supporting partners. Savor delicious fare from Shell Recycling Alliance restaurants! RECYCLE SHELLS Celebrate the Bay-friendly businesses who recycle shell and ID the most convenient drop sites near you. Sign the "Shell Recycling Pledge" and receive a badge of honor to wear with pride! SPREAD THE WORD Learn how ORP is leading conservation of the native oyster. Experience oysters’ filtration and habitat creation power firsthand at the touch pool. Cheer for shuckers competing in ORP's second official shucking competition! The winner will have the opportunity to represent at the '23 U.S. National Oyster Championship Contest in St. Mary's County, MD. Create your own take-home oyster art with guidance from professional artists! Plus, enjoy live music exciting raffle items, and a vendor village featuring oyster wares, gear, and other goods!
This lecture focuses on the painted books of Aztec Mexico. These sixteenth-century documents are considered works of Art by some, and Writing by others. The Aztecs and their neighbors conceptualized […]
Your favorite concert to end cancer is back! Lombardi Live hosted by Friends of Lombardi and featuring White Ford Bronco returns to The Bullpen on Thursday, September 28, 2023. Rock […]
DC's favorite haunt is back, weekend nights this Fall. Creative, dramatic, and – YES -- terrifying -- MHF has built a national reputation for its unique, multi-sensory experience. Music, lighting […]
Martin's Tavern will be participating in Georgetown's Art All Night event Friday September 29th from 6-11pm. Martin's will be featuring Poet, DJ Leary : Your topic, his words. Join DJ […]
Martin's Tavern will be participating in the World Culture Festival taking place Friday evening 9/29 through Sunday afternoon 10/1. In conjunction with the festivities on the Mall, stop by Martin's […]
Sanity and madness blur on stage as two unlikely companions find themselves intertwined in complete isolation, with chilling results. Synetic’s reimagined tale explores the pitch-black depths of the human psyche, […]
Join Mason Exhibitions and Sofar Sounds on Friday, September 29 from 8-10pm. You’ll see 2 or 3 short sets from incredible performers from all musical genres, and sometimes even spoken […]
Gather your family, friends, and pets for a day of outdoor fitness and fun at the "Pets 4 Life" 1K & 5K Walk/Run in beautiful Prince William Forest Park! Located […]
Monoprint on Plexiglass with Nina Muys Saturday, September 30 from 10: 00 am to 1:00 pm In this workshop, you will learn how to create an exciting monoprint using plexiglass […]
Celebrate iconic Martin's Tavern's 90th anniversary this fall. For the whole month of October, Martin's will be offering 3 speciality cocktails established in 1933 (the same year as Martin's). The […]
Join us October 1-31, 2023 for an entire month of BRAND NEW vegan options all over Washington DC during the second annual Washington DC Vegan Chef Challenge! During this time, […]
The Glen Echo Park Partnership for Arts and Culture is pleased to present the second annual Echo Arts Festival: a fall celebration of the visual and performing arts. This FREE […]
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 […]
Few works evoke the dramatic intensity and impact of Bach’s Johannes-Passion, highlighting the extremes of human emotion and experience. Bach reveals his profound spirituality through powerful musical depictions of the […]
Two exhibits will be on display at the historic Westminster Hall & Burying Ground, just steps from Poe's final resting place. Both are included in one ticket: Poe in Comics (NEW in […]
Always wanted to try your hand at weaving? Join us at Mason Exhibitions Arlington on November 2, 12-2pm to learn the patterns and processes to weave a small scarf or […]
Profs and Pints DC presents: “Death Comes to Congress,” a historical look at the ultimate term limit, with Marvin Overby, professor of political science at Penn State University-Harrisburg and director of Penn State’s […]
Join us for this special guided tour of the historic house from October 3 through November 5. This tour reveals almost 200 years of mourning customs as expressed through artifacts […]
Hannah Williams is leading an interactive personal finance workshop at Capital One’s Georgetown Café location on Tuesday, October 3 from 6-8pm where she will discuss career growth through the lens […]
Profs and Pints DC presents: “Tales from Netherworlds,” an evening with Baba Yaga and other dark denizens of the imagination, with folklorist Philippa Rappoport of George Washington University. The traditional Celtic celebration of […]
O. B. Hardison Poetry Series: Jorie Graham / Tuesday, October 3 at 7:30pm (ET) Virtual Pulitzer-prize-winning poet Jorie Graham opens the season reading from their new work. Rep. Jamie Raskin […]
Young learners ages 18 months to 4 years old will discover what kinds of fruits and vegetables we eat in the fall and how they grow. Enjoy songs, crafts and […]
Join an in-depth presentation on issues of authorship and (mistaken) identity raised by Yves Saint Laurent’s 1965 series of so-called Mondrian dresses. Nancy J. Troy, Kress-Beinecke Professor at the Center […]
The celebration will feature a wide-range of work by the 2023 Washington Award Winners. Performances will begin promptly at 7pm, followed by a short award ceremony. The Fillmore School is […]
Folger Book Club: Warm Bodies / Thursday, October 5 at 6:30pm (ET) Virtual An adaptation of Romeo and Juliet set in the zombie apocalypse just in time to get you […]
Marie Cassat discovered that chalk pastels can transfer well to damp paper by using pressure. Nina Muys has embraced this method where the richness of the chalk pastels combined with […]
The Ritz-Carlton, Tysons Corner’s Chef Ahmed Masouleh and Poopak Golesorkhi, renowned DC-based event planner, will be hosting “Persia,” a pop-up dining restaurant where guests will experience unforgettable traditional Persian cuisine […]
Together, The Ritz-Carlton, Tysons Corner’s Chef Ahmed Masouleh and Poopak Golesorkhi, renowned DC-based event planner, will be hosting “Persia,” a pop-up dining restaurant where guests will experience unforgettable traditional Persian […]
Folger Book Fair at East City Bookshop / Friday, October 6 at 6:30pm East City Bookshop, 645 Pennsylvania Ave. SE Shop a curated book selection highlighting the Folger’s Theatre, Poetry, […]
Since making her professional debut at 13, sitarist Anoushka Shankar is the youngest and first female recipient of a British House of Commons Shield and the first Indian woman nominated […]
Join us for an artist talk with Ruth Buentello, a painter featured in the museum’s “Kinship” exhibition. Buentello shares family memories and emotions while using art to process and appreciate […]
During World War II, a group of volunteer, civilian women manually plotted aircraft traveling through Washington, D.C., air space. In her virtual talk, Anne Dobberteen discusses this select group of […]
Award winning harpsichordist Lillian Gordis plays beautiful works from J.S. Bach's Well-Tempered Clavier Book II and music by early English composers William Byrd, John Bull and William Tisdall.
Together, The Ritz-Carlton, Tysons Corner’s Chef Ahmed Masouleh and Poopak Golesorkhi, renowned DC-based event planner, will be hosting “Persia,” a pop-up dining restaurant where guests will experience unforgettable traditional Persian […]
This Sunday we’ll celebrate the Feast of St Francis during our intergenerational Sunday school hour at Dumbarton Church. We are excited to have Joe and Murphy the yellow lab, a […]
Homes of the Southwest Waterfront, Sunday, October 8 from 1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. Home tour of select homes in Southwest DC benefits Waterfront Village, a small non-profit organziation which helps […]
As the official bank and credit card of the Washington Capitals, Capital One will celebrate the 2023 Home Opener with several fun, local events the week of October 9! - […]
In honor of Fire Prevention Month, First Alert is partnering with Lowe’s on an educational demonstration for the community to learn about the importance of fire safety before a disaster […]
Explore the ultimate guide on watching live high school football action through Today Hs Football! Get ready to experience the thrill of USA high school football like never watching before. […]
Aquarelle avec Véronique (en Français et en anglais) - Simple et Divertissant Watercolor with Véronique (in French and English)- Fun and Easy Tuesdays, October 10 and 17 from 6 to […]
Documentary filmmaker and founder of History Before Us, Frederick Murphy, hosts a conversation with descendants of enslaved individuals associated with Tudor Place and other historic sites with a history of […]
Tudor Place has over 5,000 books in its collection, many of which are rare editions and not on view. This National Book Month, embrace your inner bookworm and discover what […]
Join SAAM’s Paintings Conservators for a conservation-focused tour through the exhibition “Composing Color: Paintings by Alma Thomas”. Participants will be able to explore the works while getting insight into the […]
Jane Franklin Dance performance in response to Temporary Public Art Installation “Two Boxes of Oranges and Admonia Jackson” by Nina Cooke John The City of Alexandria’s Office of the Arts […]
What was it like living in the 1920s? Travel back in time to learn about the women who lived and worked at Tudor Place 100 years ago to discover the […]
This year's 9th annual tour will showcase seven homes. Each year, we find new hidden gems in the neighborhood with different architectural styles and surprising decor and art inside. On […]
📣 Exciting News! Save the Date for DTFest 2023! 🎉 Mark your calendars and get ready for the most vibrant celebration of Nepalese culture and traditions at DTFest 2023! 🌟 […]
You're invited to National Presbyterian Church for a thought-provoking author talk by Lydia Dugdale, M.D., based on her popular book, The Lost Art of Dying: Reviving Forgotton Wisdom. Date & […]
Zoom meeting, free for members of JGSGW. Nonmembers may register to attend for a fee of $5. This year, as Gesher Galicia celebrates its 30th anniversary, it has completely overhauled […]
Join Time-Based Media Arts Curator Charlotte Ickes as she leads a tour of the National Portrait Gallery’s “Kinship” exhibition. Learn about each artist's motivation and inspiration for the works that […]
Our season begins with the powerful and emotional Concert Overture No. 1 in E minor by groundbreaking 19th-century composer, Louise Farrenc, launching our adventures into places known and unknown. Next, […]
Whether you're a budding artist or looking to expand your artistic horizons, this class is the perfect opportunity to explore your passion for printmaking. Use Akua inks to explore printmaking […]
Profs and Pints DC presents: “The Exorcist’s Power,” on the making of a legendary film and the rise of its demon spawn, with David Wilt, professorial lecturer in film studies at George Washington […]
Join us for a Haunted House Workshop, where kids can unleash their creativity with local toy maker Chloe Varelidi, creator of the Follies Play Sets. This exciting workshop happens at […]
As the days get crisper, fall colors start to appear in the garden. Young learners aged 18 months to 4 years old will discover how and why leaves change colors […]
Celebrating its 20th Anniversary, founded by local potter Laura Nichols, the Great Falls Studio Tour invites you to explore more than 30 art studios spread throughout the Great Falls community […]
Volta Park Fall Festival - October 21, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Volta Park’s Fall Festival is back on Saturday, October 21, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Families and […]
Spooky season is back in session! In this class, Mayra Garcia from celebrateMe!, will teach you how to make your own Royal Icing to fill and outline your cookies. Each […]
ADA Partner WANDA Shares the story of creating a diabetes-free legacy at the Ferebee Hope Family Literacy Festival Join us for the Ferebee Hope Family Literacy Festival hosted by The […]
Step back in time to a Between the Wars fashion exposition that starts prior to the roaring twenties up to the new look of the 1940s. This retrospective will feature […]
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Ever wished you could attend a black tie event WITH YOUR DOG that supports lifesaving programs for animals in the District? Humane Rescue Alliance’s most anticipated event, Bark Ball 2023, […]
Ever wished you could attend a black tie event WITH YOUR DOG that supports lifesaving programs for animals in the District? Humane Rescue Alliance’s most anticipated event, Bark Ball 2023, […]
Calling all dapper dogs and animal lovers! You're invited to the most glamorous event of the year: the Humane Rescue Alliance’s Bark Ball black-tie gala. Dress to impress and let […]
World Singing Day - Community Sing-along Would you like to do something fun to lift your spirits? World Children's Choir is hosting a community sing-along to celebrate World Singing Day. […]
Dumbarton Concerts kicks off its 46th season with one of the most beloved instruments of all time: the cello. In the hands of David Teie, the instrument sings its way […]
Concert accordionist Hanzhi Wang is celebrated for her extraordinary virtuosity and captivating stage presence. Grammy-nominated classical mandolinist Avi Avital is best known for his interpretations of popular Baroque and folk […]
Sphinx Virtuosi, a dynamic and inspiring professional self-conducted chamber orchestra that serves as the performing entity of the Sphinx Organization, the leading social justice nonprofit dedicated to transforming lives through […]
Join us for a post screening discussion with Oscar-nominated filmmaker David Petersen and Steven Melendez, artistic director of the New York Theatre Ballet. Filmed over ten years, Lift tells the […]
When the Spanish conquistadors overran Tenochtitlan and established Mexico City, they built a European-style Cathedral directly on top of an Aztec temple; over time, it became a place for music […]
Profs and Pints DC presents: “Haunted Landscapes of Middle-Earth,” on J.R.R. Tolkien’s use of horror, with Peter Grybauskas, who has written extensively on Tolkien and teaches courses on him at […]
Folger Theatre: The Winter’s Tale / October 24 - December 3 Folger Theatre Folger Theatre opens its 2023/24 season with Shakespeare’s astonishing romance — an exhilarating journey filled with emotional […]
Profs and Pints DC presents: “The Life of the Vampire,” a look at the origins and evolution of a feared and beloved cultural icon, with Stanley Joseph Stepanic, who teaches […]
Tuesday, October 24 from 7 - 8:30 p.m. ET RSVP: https://events.womenshistory.org/events/the-bonobo-sisterhood/ Tickets: Free for students, $35 general, $150 VIP (w/ private reception) Event Graphic: Linked here Description: As much as this summer, […]
Join us at Woodrow Wilson Plaza at the Ronald Reagan Building and International Trade Center for a spooktacular Halloween celebration! Gather your loved ones, friends, and colleagues to revel in […]
Profs and Pints DC presents: “The Science of Frankenstein,” with Richard C. Sha, professor of literature and philosophy at American University and author of Imagination and Science in Romanticism. In […]
Superfine Art Fair returns to Union Market this Halloween weekend. Discover the best art the DMV has to offer at Dock5 from October 26th to the 29th. Join us for […]
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 […]
