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Labor Day Weekend at Glen Echo Park

7300 MacArthur Blvd / Glen Echo, MD 20812 7300 MacArthur Blvd / Glen Echo, MD 20812, Glen Echo, MD, United States

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 the Spanish Ballroom, features the work of more than 200 artists from the mid-Atlantic region in varying artistic media, including sculpture, painting, drawing, ceramics, glass, […]

Bank of America’s Museums on Us at the Rubell Museum DC

Rubell Museum, DC 65 I Street SW, Washington DC, Washington, DC,, United States

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 Sunday, September 2nd & 3rd, 2023. For the past 25 years, Bank of America has provided access to some of our nation’s greatest cultural experiences […]

Free

Final Weekend to Experience Frank Stewart’s Collection for Free at the Phillips Collection c/o Bank of America.

The Phillips Collection

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 Sunday, September 2nd & 3rd, 2023. This weekend will be cardholders’ last chance to experience Frank Stewart’s Nexus, An American Photographer’s Journey, 1960s to the […]

Free

Wives Who Won the Cold War Walking Tour

Thomas Sweet Shop 3214 P Street NW, Washington, DC

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 power-players in Cold War DC. These amazing women made their mark in a man's world using every tool at their disposal. Tour runs approximately 2 […]

$15 – $25

Chamber Music with The United States Navy Band

Church of the Epiphany 1317 G St NW, Washington, DC, United States

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 features Navy musicians in solo and small group performances. From an exciting set of operatic variations for clarinet to the enchanting Concerto for Vibraphone, the […]

Free

Portrait Drawing with Jarrett Arnold

1675 Wisconsin Avenue, NW, DC 1675 Wisconsin Ave, NW, Washington, DC, United States

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 and photographs, we will focus on learning how to draw people and how to draw them realistically. We will discuss and learn to avoid the […]

Profs & Pints DC: The President’s Daily Brief

Penn Social 801 E St NW, Washington, DC, United States

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, […]

$13.50 – $17

High School Is Historic

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 to the right place. We will take you through every trick on How to watch High School Football https://todayhsfootball.com . It is simple and easy, […]

free

Tudor Tots: What Can We Learn?

Tudor Place

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.

$6.50

Watercolor Paint Making with Earth Pigments with Lianna Zaragoza

1675 Wisconsin Avenue, NW, DC 1675 Wisconsin Ave, NW, Washington, DC, United States

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 […]

Watercolor Paint Making with Earth Pigments with Lianna – Weekly 15 weeks

Washington Printmakers Gallery 1675 Wisconsin Ave, NW, Washington, DC, United States

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 […]

$600

Alas, Confederates

Georgetown Neighborhood Library 3260 R St. NW, Washington, DC, United States

Free preview of a Theatre production

Free

The History and Architecture of Georgetown and Washington DC

City Tavern Club 3206 M Street N.W., Washington, DC, United States

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 Georgetown to negotiate the acquisition of land, review plans, and inspect buildings under construction for the new nation’s capital. The history and architecture of Georgetown […]

Free Lecture. Subscription Dinner following

Folger Book Club: The Personal Librarian

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 Library’s collection of rare materials.

Virtual Artist Conversation with Erica Lord and Maggie Thompson, moderated by Lara Evans

Renwick Gallery

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, a fiber artist and designer who derives inspiration from her Ojibwe heritage, explores family history and broader themes relating to her Native American experience in […]

Free

Celebration of Textiles: Quilting D.C.

The George Washington University Museum and The Textile Museum 701 21st Street NW, Washington, DC, United States

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 meet D.C.-area quilters who are keeping traditions alive or innovating what a quilt can be. Enjoy other textile demonstrations of weaving, spinning and more throughout […]

Free

Capital One x Da’Vinchi DC (Georgetown) Café Event

Capital One Cafe 3150 M St NW, Washington, CA, United States

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 9, 2023. Da’Vinchi is a proud mental health advocate for young adults, whose work empowers them to recognize their importance in everyday life. ● The […]

Free

Performance: Sounds of Guatemalan Marimba

National Museum of the American Indian Fourth Street & Independence Ave., S.W., Washington, DC, United States

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 […]

Free

Opera in Williamsburg, VA: Die Fledermaus (The Bat). Comedy.

Crosswalk Auditorium, 7575 Richmond Rd, Williamsburg, VA 23188 7575 Richmond Rd, Williamsburg, United States

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 of Crosswalk in Norge. Live fully-staged opera with world-class cast. Free and plentiful parking. Concessions available at the venue (cash preferred). Tickets are available now, […]

$15 – $59

Disrupt and Resist Opening Reception

Mason Exhibitions Arlington 3601 Fairfax Dr, Arlington, VA 22201, Arlington VA, VA, United States

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 features 7 artists exploring various ways to disrupt the notions of disability. To celebrate the opening, Arlington Weaves will be hosting a pop-up market. Arlington […]

Free

Twilight Tour of Arts in Foggy Bottom

842 New Hampshire Ave. NW 842 New Hampshire Ave. NW, Washington, United States

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 its 2023 exhibition, Sites for Centering and Reflection. Listen as they play music inspired by the program’s theme, and enjoy a special twilight tour of […]

Free

Historic Alleyways Walking Tour

Blagden Alley 909 M Street NW, Washington, DC, DC, United States

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 […]

$15 – $25

Class Linoleum Block Printing with Jarrett Arnold

1675 Wisconsin Avenue, NW, DC 1675 Wisconsin Ave, NW, Washington, DC, United States

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, […]

Block Party

Capital Jewish Museum 575 3rd Street NW, Washington, DC, United States

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 with live music, social justice workshops and holiday projects, merchandise from local artisans and makers, food trucks, and a beer & wine garden. Featuring local […]

Block Party

Capital Jewish Museum 575 3rd Street NW, Washington, DC, United States

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 holiday projects, merchandise from local artisans and makers, refreshments from food trucks and a beer garden. The new Museum will also be open to the […]

Free

Unity Walk 2023

3935 Macomb St NW, Washington, DC 3935 Macomb St NW, Washington, DC, DC, United States

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 worship in upper Northwest DC to learn about and experience diverse faith traditions. There will be additional opportunities to engage with fellow walkers through moderated […]

$5 – $10

“Goodbye” — Challenges Faced by Eastern European Emigrants

Zoom 1 Westmoreland Circle Northwest, Bethesda, MD, United States

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 […]

$5.

D.C. Mondays: Classical Washington

Zoom 1 Westmoreland Circle Northwest, Bethesda, MD, United States

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 main train depot (Union Station). Roman equestrian statues celebrate victorious American generals (Andrew Jackson in Lafayette Plaza). Virtually join GW professor Elise Friedland as she […]

Free

ZMAG’s Drawing (+ Portrait) with Dominique Hughes Weekly 14 Weeks

Washington Printmakers Gallery 1675 Wisconsin Ave, NW, Washington, DC, United States

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 […]

$420

Salsa for Everyone – BASICS and BEYOND

Washington Printmakers Gallery 1675 Wisconsin Ave, NW, Washington, DC, United States

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 of our classes while you meet new friends and fellow dancers who care about learning dance just as much as you. We are a safe, […]

$20

Bachata for Everyone – BASICS and BEYOND

Washington Printmakers Gallery 1675 Wisconsin Ave, NW, Washington, DC, United States

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 […]

$20

Profs & Pints DC: The Orgasm Gap

Penn Social 801 E St NW, Washington, DC, United States

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 […]

$13.50 – $17

Landmark Lecture: Inclusivity and Interpreting Enslaved Individuals at Tudor Place

Tudor Place

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 […]

Free

Tudor Tots: What’s That Sound?

Tudor Place

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.

$6.50

OPENING RECEPTION: PERFECTLY ACCEPTABLE

george George Mason University Center for the Arts 4373 Mason Pond Dr. Fairfax, VA 22030 4373 Mason Pond Dr. , Fairfax, VA 22030, Fairfax, Virginia, Virgin Islands (U.S.)

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, […]

Free

2023 Clarice Smith Lecture Series: Virtual and In-Person Lecture with Artist Cauleen Smith

Smithsonian American Art Museum F Street and 8th Street NW, Washington DC, DC, United States

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 current exhibition Musical Thinking: New Video Art and Sonic Strategies. She describes her work as a reflection on “the everyday possibilities of the imagination,” drawing […]

Free

Basic Printmaking for Adults with Karen La Du – Weekly -12 Weeks

Washington Printmakers Gallery 1675 Wisconsin Ave, NW, Washington, DC, United States

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, […]

$480

My Mama and the Full-Scale Invasion

Woolly Mammoth Theatre Company

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 President Zelenskyy, strikes Russian drones with jars of pickles, and even debates with God. Inspired by online chats with her mother, playwright Sasha Denisova brings […]

$25 – $82

History of Jewish Washington Walking Tour

Gallery Place 800 H Street NW, Washington, DC, DC, United States

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 […]

$25

In Conversation with Kenturah Davis

National Portrait Gallery

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 conceived and produced a new limited edition of Zora Neale Hurston’s 1937 classic, “Their Eyes Were Watching God,” as an artist book featuring works by […]

Free

Amal Walks Across America

Franklin Park 1332 I St NW, Washington, DC, United States

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 more than a million people on the streets since 2021. Her immersive walking journeys highlight the cross-cultural experiences of the millions of refugee children fleeing […]

Free

“Kinship”: An Artist Talk with Thomas Holton

National Portrait Gallery

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 identity and belonging. The artist will discuss the origins of this series and how it connects to his half-Chinese and half-American heritage. Free—Registration Required.

Free

Profs & Pints DC: How Politics Got So Nasty

Penn Social 801 E St NW, Washington, DC, United States

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 […]

$13.50 – $17

Profs & Pints DC: The Trump Indictments

Penn Social 801 E St NW, Washington, DC, United States

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 expert on criminal trials. Former President Donald J. Trump is the focus of four separate criminal cases headed up by three different prosecutors: Fulton County […]

$13.50 – $17

Virtual Artist Conversation with Carrie Mae Weems

Online

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 Mae Weems: Looking Forward, Looking Back". Described as an icon, national treasure, and genius, Weems is a moral compass in the field, entwining art and […]

Free

Beginning Relief Printing with Karen La Du – Children – Weekly for 11 Weeks

Washington Printmakers Gallery 1675 Wisconsin Ave, NW, Washington, DC, United States

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 […]

$440

Car Free Day 2023

Across the Metropolitan DC Region 777 North Capitol Steet NE, Washington, DC, United States

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 public transit, telework, bicycle, walk, or scooter. Car Free Day is open to all residents in the Washington, DC metropolitan region. To participate in this […]

Free

Washington, D.C.: Music-Political Center

The Oak Room at Dumbarton Oaks 1700 Wisconsin Avenue NW, Washington, DC, United States

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 a globally unique political-musical center. An evening concert by a D.C.-based music ensemble is planned for the first night. The convenors will propose the release […]

$35 – $125

In-Person American Voices and Visions: Modern and Contemporary Art Open House

Smithsonian American Art Museum F Street and 8th Street NW, Washington DC, DC, United States

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 special exhibitions, Many Wests: Artists Shape an American Idea and Musical Thinking: New Video Art and Sonic Strategies. These projects highlight many voices—including artists who […]

Free

Land/Landbase/Landscape

National Gallery of Art, East Building 150 4th Street NW, Washington, DC, United States

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 of Indigenous reverence, study, and concern for the land. She will be joined by artists G. Peter Jemison and Neal Ambrose-Smith; as well as Elizabeth […]

Free

An Evening with actress Marilyn Lightstone

City Tavern Club 3206 M Street N.W., Washington, DC, United States

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 program will begin at 6:30 pm. There will be a cash bar. After the talk, select guests will have the opportunity to have an intimate […]

$15

Lions Camp Merrick Comedy Night

Waldorf Jaycee Hall , 3090 Crain Hwy, Waldorf, MD 20601 3090 Crain Hwy, Waldorf, MD, United States

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 featuring Karen Schwarz and Belynda Cleare, dinner, and a silent auction! Tickets are $40 a person or $75 a couple. To purchase tickets, visit our event page […]

$40

Drink Like it’s 1699: A Folger Institute Mixology and Trivia Night

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 lace up your stays! Join the Folger Institute for a night of 17th century-inspired cocktails, trivia, and prizes.

Help Others Through National Presbyterian Church’s Fall Food & Clothing Drive!

National Presbyterian Church 4101 Nebraska Ave. NW, Washington, DC, United States

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 gently used winter clothing for those suffering from the realities of hunger, food insecurity, and the approaching cold weather. Donations will go to Central Union […]

Free

2023 DC/MD/NoVA Step Out Walk to Stop Diabetes

The Ellipse 1700 E St NW, Washington, DC, United States

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 bring together volunteers, advocates, and members of the diabetes community from the DMV area on the National Mall to raise awareness and provide valuable diabetes […]

Weed Wrangle

Tudor Place

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 flowering plants. Join fellow garden lovers and the Tudor Place garden team in a site-wide weed plucking project. Suggested attire includes long pants and sleeves, […]

Free

“Poetry is a country”

National Gallery of Art, East Building 150 4th Street NW, Washington, DC, United States

"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 events will take place on Saturday, September 23, and will open with a keynote address by Ada Limón, the 24th US Poet Laureate, who was […]

Free

Brownies: Outdoor Adventurer

Tudor Place

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 requirements to earn the Brownie Bugs Badge and the Brownie Outdoor Adventurer badge.

$10

MANUAL FOR SMALL REPAIRS by JORGE CASTAÑÓN OPENS at JEWELERS’WERK GALERIE

Jewelers'werk Galerie 3319 Cady's Alley, NW, Washington, DC, United States

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 […]

Fotos y Recuerdos Festival

National Portrait Gallery

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 trailblazers through vibrant portraits from our collection and the Lil’ Libros book series “The Life of / La vida de”. Attendees can enjoy art, dancing, […]

Free

The Big Dill World’s Largest Pickle Party®

Power Plant Live! 34 Market Pl, Baltimore, MD, United States

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+ handpicked artisan pickle companies sampling and selling a variety of pickles from all over the country. A section of the festival is dedicated to carnival […]

$35 – $100

Fantastic Bach! Stylus Fantasticus

St. Paul's Episcopal Church 228 South Pitt Street, Alexandria, VA

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 tradition. We’ll hear path-breaking works by Bach’s virtuosic German predecessors—Dietrich Buxtehude, Johan Paul von Westhoff, Johann Jakob Walther, and Heinrich Biber—but you especially won’t want […]

$40

In Series Opera: Alceste

Dupont Underground 19 Dupont Cir NW, Washington, Dist of Columbia, United States

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 beautiful score by G.F. Handel, written to accompany a now lost 18th century translation of Euripides’ play, as well as music from Handel’s opera “Admeto” […]

The Land Carries Our Ancestors: Contemporary Art by Native Americans

National Gallery of Art, East Building 150 4th Street NW, Washington, DC, United States

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, 12:00-4:00 p.m. A Performance between Eric-Paul Riege and “jaatłoh4Ye’iitsoh ” Experience this weaving dance performed by artist Eric-Paul Riege (Diné) with his work jaatłoh4Ye’iitsoh (“earring […]

Free

1898 Film Series

National Portrait Gallery 8th and F Streets NW, Washington, DC, United States

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 “1898: U.S. Imperial Visions and Revisions.” On Sunday, Sept. 24, the National Portrait Gallery will screen “War for Guam,” produced and directed by Frances Negrón-Muntaner. […]

Free

Profs & Pints DC: The Real Oppenheimer

Penn Social 801 E St NW, Washington, DC, United States

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 Global Affairs at Trinity Washington University, scholar of Cold War history, and former assistant director of research at American University’s Nuclear Studies Institute. J. Robert […]

$13.50 – $17

Bank of America Financial Know-How Seminar

Bank of America 1339 Wisconsin Ave. NW, Washington, D.C., United States

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 5pm -6pm.  Register by email;  Zizika.e.odukwe@bofa.com

World Is Your Oyster Festival

B&O Railroad Museum, 901 W Pratt St., Baltimore, MD 21223 901 W Pratt St., Baltimore, MD, United States

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!

$125

Spatial Grammars: Meaning in the Two-Dimensional Field of the Painted Books of Aztec Mexico

The Oak Room at Dumbarton Oaks 1700 Wisconsin Avenue NW, Washington, DC, United States

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 writing and image-making as a single cultural category, one that involved a nonverbal system of graphic communication in which images carry meaning directly without a […]

Free

Lombardi Live ft. White Ford Bronco

The Bullpen 1201 Half Street SE, Washington D.C., DC, United States

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 out to DC’s premier all-90s band while supporting life-saving cancer research at Georgetown University’s Lombardi Comprehensive Cancer Center. VIP Reception catered by Andy's Pizza & […]

$25 – $50

Markoff’s Haunted Forest

Calleva Farm 19120 Martinsburg Rd, Dickerson, MD, United States

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 effects, scents & creepy human interaction set the tone in each of our outdoor attractions: The Trail, The Town & Markoff's Midway activities. Visitors also […]

$20 – $75

Georgetown Art All Night: Martin’s Tavern

Martin's Tavern 1264 Wisconsin Ave. NW, Washington, DC, DC, United States

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 Leary for a night of spontaneous poetry & prose as he transforms guest suggestions into literary magic. Participants receive a spoken rendition of a work […]

Celebrate the World Culture Festival at Martin’s Tavern

Martin's Tavern 1264 Wisconsin Ave. NW, Washington, DC, DC, United States

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 to try two dishes they have created to celebrate the World Culture Festival: Moroccan Lentil Hummus Toast Whole grain toast topped with Moroccan lentil hummus, […]

The Tell-Tale Heart

Synetic Theater

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, spiraling into madness and torment —and we ask ourselves “Who is the crazy one?” With a mix of laughter, dread, and gleeful macabre, Synetic Theater […]

$35 – $65

Sofar Sounds Music Night

Mason Exhibitions Arlington 3601 Fairfax Dr, Arlington, VA 22201, Arlington VA, VA, United States

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 word, comedy or dance. Each show’s lineup is curated by our artist booking team to be diverse and varied. Grab your ticket and get ready […]

$27

Pets 4 Life: 1K & 5K Walk/Run

Prince William Forest Park, 18170 Park Entrance Road, Triangle, VA 22172 18170 Park Entrance Road, Triangle, VA, United States

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 in Triangle, VA, this event will benefit homeless pets rescued by the Humane Society of Northern Virginia https://www.humanesocietynv.org/) and BREW (Beagle Rescue, Education, and Welfare; […]

$20

Monoprint on Plexiglass – Printmaking Workshop with Nina Muys

Washington Printmakers Gallery 1675 Wisconsin Ave, NW, Washington, DC, United States

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 […]

$100

Celebrate Martin’s Tavern’s 90th Anniversary with Specialty Cocktails & Rollback Food Prices

Martin's Tavern 1264 Wisconsin Ave. NW, Washington, DC, DC, United States

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 French 75 (gin, lemon juice, simple syrup, champagne), the Sidecar (cognac, Cointreau, lemon juice, and sugar with an orange twist), and The Last Word (gin, […]

Washington DC Vegan Chef Challenge

Multiple Locations across the DC Area Washington, DC, United States

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, restaurants throughout the DC area will feature special vegan menu items. Diners have the opportunity to go out, enjoy meals, vote, comment, and post photos […]

Echo Arts Festival

Glen Echo Park 7300 MacArthur Blvd Glen Echo, MD 20812 7300 MacArthur BLVD, Glen Echo, MD, United States

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 festival will include: • live music • dance and movement programs • art galleries • open studios • art demonstrations • interactive crafts • art […]

1898 Film Series

National Portrait Gallery

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 “1898: U.S. Imperial Visions and Revisions.” On Sunday, Oct. 1, the Portrait Gallery will screen two films. “The Spanish American War,” produced by Blackhawk Films, […]

Free

Bach’s St. John Passion

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 passion drama, offering the listener some of the greatest moments to be found in his entire output. Bach brings the themes of betrayal, sacrifice, and […]

The Poe In Comics & Poe Death Exhibit at Westminster Hall

Westminster Hall & Burying Ground, 519 W. Fayette street, Baltimore, MD 21223 519 W. Fayette street, Baltimore, MD, United States

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 2023!) Immerse yourself in the chilling world of Edgar Allan Poe through the hauntingly beautiful medium of comics! Witness his tales of horror and suspense […]

$20

Weaving Demonstration with Arlington Weaves

Mason Exhibitions Arlington 3601 Fairfax Dr, Arlington, VA 22201, Arlington VA, VA, United States

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 wall hanging. You'll be surprised how meditative the process is! Arlington Weaves will bring portable looms for fiber art weaving and demonstrate paper weaving. Materials […]

Free

Profs & Pints DC: Death Comes to Congress

Penn Social 801 E St NW, Washington, DC, United States

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 […]

$13.50 – $17

Death Comes to Tudor Place

Tudor Place

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 and décor and explores the evolution of funeral and burial traditions among Peter family members. Tours will consider the traditions of enslaved and free domestic […]

$5 – $10

Personal Finance Workshop with Hannah Williams of Salary Transparent Street

Capital One Cafe Georgetown 3150 M St NW, Washington, DC, United States

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 of pay at work, salary negotiations and advocating for yourself. The event is free to register and will include an open coffee bar, a post-workshop […]

Free

Profs & Pints DC: Tales from Netherworlds

Penn Social 801 E St NW, Washington, DC, United States

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 Samhain—now known as Halloween—marked the opening of a door between our world and the world of deities and the dead. In honor of that day’s […]

$13.50 – $17

O.B. Hardison Poetry Series: Jorie Graham

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 moderates the post-reading conversation.

Tudor Tots: What’s Growing Now?

Tudor Place

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 a group storytime about apples, pumpkins and other fall veggies. All children must be accompanied by an adult. Pre-registration for both child and accompanying adult […]

$6.50

Mondrian’s Dress

National Gallery of Art, West Building Located between 3rd and 9th Streets along Constitution Avenue NW Washington, DC 20001, Washington, DC

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 for Advanced Study in the Visual Arts, will examine the galvanizing force of fashion in making Mondrian’s style widely available and instantly recognizable in visual […]

Free

The 2023 Washington Award Ceremony

The Fillmore School 1801 35th Street NW, Washington, DC, United States

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 located at 1801 35th Street NW. The event entrance and parking lot access are on the other side of the building at 1800 34th Street […]

Free

Folger Book Club: Warm Bodies

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 in the Halloween spirit.

Pastel Transfer Print with Nina Muys

Washington Printmakers Gallery 1675 Wisconsin Ave, NW, Washington, DC, United States

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 […]

$90

Persia

The Ritz Carlton, Tysons Corner 1700 Tysons Blvd, McLean, VA, United States

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 inspired by the the art of Persian flavors and influences. From October 6-7, 2023, attendees will enjoy a family-style dining experience aligned with the Persian […]

$165.00

Persia at The Ritz-Carlton, Tysons Corner

The Ritz Carlton, Tysons Corner 1700 Tysons Blvd, McLean, VA, United States

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 cuisine inspired by the the art of Persian flavors and influences. The pop-up will take place over the dates of October 6-7, 2023, and will […]

$165

Folger Book Fair at East City Bookshop

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, and Book Club seasons while learning more about the Folger’s reopening and enjoying sips and snacks.

Anoushka Shankar

Strathmore

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 […]

$28 – $78

“Kinship”: An Artist Talk with Ruth Buentello

National Portrait Gallery

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 her closest relationships. Her unique artistic process incorporates composite images and found Telas (fabrics), adding a tangible connection to loved ones of generations past and […]

Free