The Smithsonian Libraries will be presenting the opening of the exhibition Magnificent Obsessions: Loving Books, Expanding Knowledge, on November 7th as a part of their 50th anniversary celebration at the National Museum of American History. The event is about the book collectors and their marvelous collections that helped to develop the Smithsonian libraries and expand […]
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Calendar of Events
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Join us for an ongoing Saturday morning movement class for adults. Improve balance, range of motion, strength, coordination and interact with friendly people. Drop-in for a class or enroll for a series. You may join at any time. The class instructors are Jane Franklin Dance company members, all experienced professional educators.
$3 – $110
Curated by GW students, this display of letters, prints, and artifacts from the Albert H. Small Washingtoniana Collection presents a nuanced look at Washington through the places that shaped him.
Free
This exhibition brings together global treasures gathered by Lloyd Cotsen, who assembled thousands of textile fragments, garments, and other artworks over his lifetime.
Free
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5 events,
Enjoy a special online presentation of the award-winning documentary LINDA RONSTADT: THE SOUND OF MY VOICE, presented by the nonprofit, BrightFocus Foundation. The film follows one of the world’s best-selling artists as she defied genres and paved the way for her own sound and place in the world. Illustrated with concert footage, interviews with musical […]
Free
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9 events,
Explore our NEW Online Gallery Experience, the 20th Annual Yellow Barn Instructor Exhibition, opening Friday, June 5. The Yellow Barn Studio is a flourishing center of Drawing, Painting, Printmaking, and Art History at Glen Echo Park. Founded twenty-five years ago, the Yellow Barn Studio is now one of the largest painting centers in the Washington […]
Free
Explore our NEW Online Gallery Experience, Frontline Arts: Transforming Voices, opening Friday, May 22. In collaboration with Frontline Arts, Glen Echo Park Partnership Galleries presents "Transforming Voices," featuring the work of eight Veteran Artists who have facilitated transformative papermaking workshops as part of the USO of Metropolitan Washington-Baltimore and Community Building Art Works programs at […]
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Virtual Tudor Tots Engagement for children and caregivers Location: Private Zoom link will be emailed to all participants. School’s Out, Tots is On! Virtual Tudor Tots has arrived. Simple crafts, […]
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https://meditation-dc.org/letting-go-of-the-past-friday-night-lecture-jun-5-2/ We often have trouble letting go of experiences from the past. Holding onto the past can often affect the way we view ourselves and others. It can also damage […]
$6.00 – $12.
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Washington Conservatory faculty member, cellist Drew Owen, brings together two loves - music and magic - through his character Musico the Magnificent! Enjoy a delightful magical musical morning fun for the […]
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Yoga instructors Alia Peera and Audrey Roxas are back to host our 6th annual summer yoga series with Dumbarton House - this year, brought directly to your home thanks to […] |
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STEM + Art = STEAM! Glen Echo Park brings you a series of short and fun experiments at home, using simple ingredients. Join us on our virtual journey as we explore various STEAM experiments where art meets science! Explore our NEW Online Gallery Experience, Frontline Arts: Transforming Voices, opening Friday, May 22.
Free
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For over 40 years, this Rock and Roll Hall of Famer has flipped genres like rock, punk, and new wave on their heads becoming both a “Liverpool legend” (The Washington […]
$37 – $97
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DC JazzFest presented by Events DC celebrates all things jazz in June with 150 concerts in 40 venues citywide with its marquee weekend, DC JazzFest at the Wharf, June 20-21. Home to DC’s longest operating open-air fish market, The Wharf has transformed into DC’s most exciting waterfront destination. Lineup includes: Joshua Redman, Kenny Garrett Quintet, […] |
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Register at: https://meditation-dc.org/breaking-bad-habits-june-13/ Online class with Gen Demo We want happiness and because we think pleasant feelings are real happiness, we crave them. We crave the “happiness hits” that come […]
$6.00 – $12.
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For the last three years, the Sunset Run for Refugees has been proud to host hundreds of local runners, joggers, walkers, and families from the Washington, DC community in a special event to commemorate World Refugee Day. In light of the social distancing restrictions brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic, we will now be hosting […]
Free
For the last three years, the Sunset Run for Refugees has been proud to host hundreds of local runners, joggers, walkers, and families from the Washington, DC community in a special event to commemorate World Refugee Day. In light of the social distancing restrictions brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic, we will now be hosting […]
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Yoga instructors Alia Peera and Audrey Roxas are back to host our 6th annual summer yoga series with Dumbarton House - this year, brought directly to your home thanks to […] |
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12 events,
Live Streamed Online Summer Camps through Zoom! Your kids don't have to miss out on camp this summer! At Glen Echo Park, we are happy -- virtual -- campers! Spark your children's creativity all summer long with virtual Summer Camps presented by Glen Echo Park's trusted instructors. From visual art to mixed media projects to […]
$115 – $135
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PLEASE NOTE: YOU WILL RECEIVE A SEPARATE EMAIL WITH THE VIDEO LINK CLOSER TO THE EVENT DATE. When you register for the event, you will be redirected to this page, […]
$15
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Spend an evening with family, near and far, competing in virtual trivia with Dumbarton House! Please register ahead of time to receive links for the program. Admission is pay-what-you-wish with […]
Pay what you like
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Mike Massé in Concert at BlackRock in Germantown. Epic acoustic classic rock in an intimate setting. This show sold out last time, so don't wait.... Don't miss Mike Massé performing […]
$30
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Pressenda Chamber Players, the Washington Conservatory Ensemble in Residence, will be performing three free summer Facebook Live Concerts at 8pm on June 20th, July 18th, and August 15th. Concerts will […]
Free
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11 events,
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Yoga instructors Alia Peera and Audrey Roxas are back to host our 6th annual summer yoga series with Dumbarton House - this year, brought directly to your home thanks to […]
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Pushkin’s sweeping novel comes vividly to life in Tchaikovsky’s masterful opera. Arrogant Onegin’s careless rejection of innocent Tatyana’s confession of love sets into motion a series of events ending in […]
$38 – $94
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Remember that warm and fuzzy feeling on your first date? Recreate that feeling with nature. June 23rd is Outdoor Office Day! Enjoy the beauties of our planet as your office […]
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Pushkin’s sweeping novel comes vividly to life in Tchaikovsky’s masterful opera. Arrogant Onegin’s careless rejection of innocent Tatyana’s confession of love sets into motion a series of events ending in […]
$38 – $94
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9 events,
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Pushkin’s sweeping novel comes vividly to life in Tchaikovsky’s masterful opera. Arrogant Onegin’s careless rejection of innocent Tatyana’s confession of love sets into motion a series of events ending in […]
$38 – $94
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9 events,
Interested in helping to save our pollinators? Please join the DC Pollinator Porch Parade on June 26-27 to help everyone learn more about the many pollinators we have in our area and how planting native plants can help save them. To help, you can: 1) create a display for the parade. This can be simply […]
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13 events,
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https://meditation-dc.org/mirror-of-dharma-jun-27/ In this very special day workshop with resident teacher Gen Kelsang Demo, we will focus on the most recent publication by Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso Rinpoche’s, The Mirror of […]
$15 – $30
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https://meditation-dc.org/mirror-of-dharma-jun-27/ In this very special day workshop with resident teacher Gen Kelsang Demo, we will focus on the most recent publication by Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso Rinpoche’s, The Mirror of […]
$15 – $30
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Enthusiastically received in Ireland and Germany, as well as the US, “Lilt” -- a duo consisting of Tina Eck on flute and whistle and Keith Carr on bouzouki and banjo […]
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Pushkin’s sweeping novel comes vividly to life in Tchaikovsky’s masterful opera. Arrogant Onegin’s careless rejection of innocent Tatyana’s confession of love sets into motion a series of events ending in […]
$38 – $94
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Yoga instructors Alia Peera and Audrey Roxas are back to host our 6th annual summer yoga series with Dumbarton House - this year, brought directly to your home thanks to […]
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Join guest curator James Stewart for a talk about our exhibition STEM in the Historic House. This exhibit explores the role of science, technology, engineering, and math in preserving historic […]
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Kidsave is having a big free, nationwide virtual Miracles Gala on Thursday, July 23, 6:00 pm ET, repeated at 6 PM PT! We hope you will join us as this […]
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Corn, beans, and squash, commonly known as “the Three Sisters,” have been important companion crops in Indigenous communities in the Americas for centuries. This combination not only holds traditional wisdom […]
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Listen Up!, a listening series guided by Jeffrey Mumford, examines recorded performances by black classical composers through time. Classes are at 7 pm, Thursdays, on July 2nd, 9th, 16th, 23rd, […]
$73
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Join Dumbarton House and local artist Lionel Daniels for a virtual paint night! Order your supplies ahead of time, grab a glass of wine, and hop on a virtual meeting […]
$20 – $22
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8 events,
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Join the National Archives for its first-ever virtual July 4th celebration! For 50 years, the Archives has celebrated the founding of the United States that includes a traditional reading ceremony […] |
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Yoga instructors Alia Peera and Audrey Roxas are back to host our 6th annual summer yoga series with Dumbarton House - this year, brought directly to your home thanks to […]
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National Presbyterian Church invites you to participate in a drive-through Food Drive for Central Union Mission. This is an easy, contactless way to serve our community during these times of […]
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