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Justice is Beauty: The Work of MASS Design Group opens on April 9, 2021, in conjunction with the Museum’s reopening after an extended closure. The exhibition showcases MASS Design Group, a socially conscious nonprofit architecture firm that has paved the way in designing health structures to manage disease outbreaks such as tuberculosis, cholera, and Ebola. Other […] 
Opens July 2; Closes July 2022 Albert H. Small Documents Gallery Second Floor, East This summer, the crack of the bat and the roar of the crowd will be heard from neighborhood parks to Major League stadiums. On July 2, “¡Pleibol! In the Barrios and the Big Leagues/En los barrios y las grandes ligas,” a […] 
Exhibitions Positive Fragmentation: From the Collections of Jordan D. Schnitzer and His Family Foundation January 29–May 22, 2022 at the American University Museum at the Katzen Arts Center Organized by the National Museum of Women in the Arts and on view at the American University Museum, Positive Fragmentation features more than 150 prints by 21 artists from […] 
Opens Aug. 6; Closes July 2022 Second Floor, Center “Upending 1620: Where Do We Begin?” is a display that examines the early encounters between Wampanoag peoples and English colonists, and the important legacies of those encounters over the next 400 years. Those initial meetings became the subject of powerful yet changing myths, when later Americans […] 
The Smithsonian’s National Portrait Gallery has announced “Hung Liu: Portraits of Promised Lands,” the first retrospective of the artist’s portraiture and the first major presentation of her work on the East Coast. Featuring more than 50 paintings, photographs and drawings, the Portrait Gallery’s exhibition will examine the powerful art of Hung Liu (b. 1948 in […] 
Aug. 27, 2021–May 30, 2022 Credit information: “Resident Alien” by Hung Liu, oil on canvas, 1988. Collection of the San Jose Museum of Art; gift of the Lipman Family Foundation. © Hung Liu The National Portrait Gallery will present the first retrospective of portraiture by the internationally acclaimed artist Hung Liu (b. 1948 in Changchun, […] 
ABOUT THE 2021-2022 SEASON TEENAGE DICK In Association with Huntington Theatre Company and Pasadena Playhouse By Mike Lew Directed by Moritz von Stuelpnagel Sept 20 - Oct 17, 2021 Welcome to a modern, darkly comic re-telling of Shakespeare’s RICHARD III set in the most treacherous of places—high school. Bullied because of his cerebral palsy, Richard is […] Folger Consort Early Music Seminar: Henry Purcell and Music of 17th-century London Sept 29, 2021 6:00pm Virtual $10 Folger Consort Henry Purcell and Music of 17th-century London Oct 1-3, 2021 On Demand Folger Consort celebrates the musical treasures of Restoration London and its leading composer, Henry Purcell. The favorite composer of London’s theaters, Purcell’s flair […]
$10 – $50
O.B. Hardison Poetry Series Diane Seuss Writing Workshop Monday, Oct 4, 2021 7:30pm Virtual $75 Diane Seuss will offer a special virtual writing workshop entitled Sonnets Son-nots on Monday, October 4 from 7:30pm-9:30pm EST. The workshop will explore 14-line sonnet forms and inspire you to create and share your own writing. Register for this workshop […]
Free – $250
Season Opening Performance | Oct. 21–22 | National Building Museum The Nutcracker | Nov. 27–Dec. 26 | The Warner Theatre Swan Lake | Feb. 10–20 | The Kennedy Center Giselle | April 28–May 1 | The Warner Theatre NEXTsteps (New Works) | June 1–5 | The Harman Center PLUS special performances and events, including TWB's digital streaming initiative, TWB Inside Out; The Nutcracker […] 
The Annette M. and Theodore N. Lerner Family Theatre 2021-2022 Season includes: Corduroy Based on the “Corduroy” and “A Pocket for Corduroy” books by Don Freeman Licensed by CBS Consumer Products Adapted for the Stage by Barry Kornhauser Directed by Kathryn Chase Bryer December 11, 2021 - January 23, 2022 Best for ages 3+ We […] 
]Winter–spring exhibitions will open Jan. 29th in the American University Museum at the Katzen Arts Center. Please refer to the museum’s website for the most up-to-date information on visiting the museum. Press visits are available upon request. Exhibitions open from Jan 29 through May 22: Two Places on Earth showcases photography by Chan Chao, with an emphasis on international […] 
Philadelphia printmaker Fay Stanford will show her fabulist banners at McLean Textile Gallery February 21-March 30. Stanford creates wry fairy tales about suburban family life--especially death, disease, and aging. Her work on dementia has been called "an eye opener" and "an outstanding achievement." (Philadelphia Inquirer 2011). Since the early 2000's Stanford has transitioned from painter […]
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In celebration of Women’s History Month, the National Museum of the American Indian is presenting “Without A Whisper,” a film about the untold history of Native women’s influence on the early women’s rights movement in the United States. The screening will be followed by a virtual panel discussion among Bear Clan Mother Louise Herne (Mohawk), […]
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Enjoy delicious seafood shipped to your door, anywhere in the continental US with Phillips Seafood. Let us take care of dinner for you — get our famous crab cakes, top quality crab meat delivered fresh to your door. You can even get our specialty sauces delivered to spice up any home cooked meal. We strive […] 
Friday, March 4 – Sunday, April 17 Arena Stage: 1101 6th St SW, Washington, DC 20024 Tickets: $50-$150 https://www.arenastage.org/tickets/2021-22-season/catch-me-if-you-can/ Humor, music and dance drive this rousing musical based on true events and a critically acclaimed film. See how charming, young con man Frank Abagnale Jr. posed as an airline pilot, a lawyer and a doctor […]
Exhibitions open from Jan 29 through May 22: Two Places on Earth showcases photography by Chan Chao, with an emphasis on international human rights. Chao believes “that open societies, even with all of its flaws, infinitely more fascinating than a world in which nations divide the world into them and us.” Chao’s photography features people from different […] FOLGER THEATRE Nathan the Wise March 16-April 10, 2022 Theater J In 12th century Jerusalem, Jews, Christians, and Muslims live side by side in peace—or so they hope. As tensions rise, the ruling sultan asks: “Which religion is the one most beloved by G-d?” Lives, and the future of Jerusalem itself, are on the line […]
$30 – $85
After successful runs in New York City, Boston, Chicago, Atlanta, and Dallas, the wildly popular The FRIENDS Experience will open in Washington D.C. on Thursday, March 17, 2022. Originally created for the show’s 25th anniversary, fans can celebrate their favorite friends and revisit some of the series’ most iconic moments with this interactive experience created […] 
See the most iconic time of year on the Potomac with up-close views of the Cherry Blossoms from the Potomac Water Taxi. Our newest water taxi service offers routes connecting The Wharf to Georgetown, Old Town Alexandria, and National Harbor. Visit our website to view the schedule and see departure times at your nearest location. […] 
MARCH EXHIBITION OPENING "Discovery and Revelation"Opens March 18, 2022; Closes March 31, 2023Nicholas F. and Eugenia Taubman GallerySecond Floor, West WingOne of the most significant factors in the development of spiritual traditions in the United States has been the interaction of religious ideas and communities with the scientific and technological advances that have shaped every […] 
The Smithsonian’s National Portrait Gallery will present “Watergate: Portraiture and Intrigue,” an exhibition exploring the 50th anniversary of the watershed moment through portraiture of the era. The exhibition will display 25 objects in various mediums spanning from fine art to pop culture to explore the relationship between portraiture, investigative journalism, activism and politics. “Watergate: Portraiture […] 
National Philharmonic presents America’s Requiem – A Knee on The Neck Featuring the world premiere of composer Adolphus Hailstork and librettist Herbert Martin’sRequiem Cantata in memory of George Floyd March 26 at Strathmore March 28 at Capital One Hall (NORTH BETHESDA, MD) — The National Philharmonic Orchestra and Chorale, in partnership with The Washington Chorus, present America’s Requiem – A […] 
(NORTH BETHESDA, MD) — The National Philharmonic Orchestra and Chorale, in partnership with The Washington Chorus, present America’s Requiem – A Knee on The Neck. The long-awaited season program features the world premiere of Adolphus Hailstork and Herbert Martin’s A Knee on The Neck alongside Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart’s Requiem. Offered as a tribute to George Floyd, this presentation marks almost two […] 
WORLD PREMIERE: AMERICA'S REQUIEM - “A KNEE ON THE NECK” The Music Center at Strathmore: 5301 Tuckerman Ln, North Bethesda, MD 20852 Saturday, March 26, 2022 at 8 pm Capital One Hall in Tysons, VA: 7750 Capital One Tower Rd, Tysons VA 22102 Monday, March 28, 2022 at 7:30 pm Tickets: $64-$89 This highly anticipated […] 
Joan has been hired to stabilize Jojomon, a yoga apparel giant, after its CEO is brought down by a fat-shaming scandal. But just as she finds her stride, more trouble surfaces and sales plummet. Joan comes up with a plan so risky that it could make or break the company and her career — and […]
$45.00 – $55.00
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Profs and Pints DC presents: “The Rise of Mexican Drug Cartels,” with Dan Schneider, who researches the fight against drug trafficking and teaches courses on transnational crime as an assistant professor at American University’s School of International Service. Mexican drug cartels have grown immensely over the past 30 years. Not only have they brought unprecedented […]
$2 – $12.
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Profs and Pints DC presents: “The Electric Brain,” with R. Douglas Fields, professor in the University of Maryland’s Neuroscience and Cognitive Science program and author of Electric Brain: How the New Science of Brainwaves Reads Minds, Tells Us How We Learn, and Helps Us Change for the Better. Research on brainwaves is transforming how neuroscientists […]
$2 – $12.
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Hilary Hahn, violin Andreas Haefliger, piano Tuesday, March 29, 7:30pm Kennedy Center Terrace Theater Internationally renowned since her teens, violinist Hilary Hahn is one of the most prominent and widest-ranging artists in classical music today (and a longtime Washington Performing Arts friend and collaborator), devoting equal passion to her interpretations of Bach and to the […] |
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Dear colleagues and guests welcome to the 10th World Breast Pathology and Breast Cancer Conference. On behalf of the organizing committee and UCG Conferences, it gives us a great pleasure to welcome you to the 10th World Breast Pathology and Breast Cancer Conference on March 30-31, 2022. The idea of hosting the 10BreastPath2022 Conference is […]
$99
Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg “Great Americans” Medal Posthumous Presentation March 30; 6:30 p.m. ET Virtual Event, Free with Registration: https://smithsoniannmah.swoogo.com/RBG The late Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg, recognized for her groundbreaking commitment to gender equity and human rights, will posthumously receive the National Museum of American History’s signature honor, the “Great Americans” medal. Her children, Jane C. Ginsburg and James S. Ginsburg will accept the medal on their mother’s behalf. A significant selection of artifacts representing the justice’s Supreme Court career will be donated by […]
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Dear colleagues and guests welcome to the 10th World Breast Pathology and Breast Cancer Conference. On behalf of the organizing committee and UCG Conferences, it gives us a great pleasure to welcome you to the 10th World Breast Pathology and Breast Cancer Conference on March 30-31, 2022. The idea of hosting the 10BreastPath2022 Conference is […]
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Photos with the Easter Bunny March 18 - April 16, 2022 Fashion Court, Level 1 near Nordstrom Tysons Corner Center welcomes the Easter Bunny back on March 18th. Visit the Bunny for an unforgettable family photo experience. The option to pre-book your appointment is available and recommended to reduce wait time. Visitors can choose from […] 
Public Events Calendar April - May 2022 New in New York City Dakota Modern: The Art of Oscar Howe Open through Sept. 11 View this major retrospective of the Yanktonai Dakota artist’s work. One of the 20th century’s most innovative Native American painters, Oscar Howe (1915–1983) challenged stereotypes and created pathways for Native painters. His […] 
WHATLookout: MISS CHELOVE Mural TourIn conjunction with Lookout: MISS CHELOVE, the first iteration of a series of public art installations presented while the museum is temporarily closed for a major renovation, the National Museum of Women in the Arts (NWMA) presents a self-guided mural tour featuring a selection of MISS CHELOVE’s other works in D.C. Stops include […] 
The members of the Washington Printmakers Gallery are proud to present Ritual and Relief. Woodblock prints and works on paper by Amy Guadagnoli from April 1st through April 30th, 2022 at the Washington Printmakers Gallery, 1641 Wisconsin Ave. NW, Washington DC. Opening Reception April 9th from 3 - 5pm
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How does poetry inspire change? In celebration of the 23rd Poet Laureate of the United States, Joy Harjo (Mvskoke Nation), Native youth poets jaye simpson (Sapotaweyak Cree Nation), Kinsale Drake (Diné), and Sareya Taylor (White Mountain Apache/Diné) share how this “poet and champion of justice” has inspired their own writings. Moderated by Kelly Caballero (Tongva). […]
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YouFilmFest showcases Youth (Teens), Experimental/Art & other short films from the US & around the world. Each 1-hour screening block has at least 1 DC filmmaker & is followed by a Q&A with the creators. (This event is an external rental presented in coordination with the Kennedy Center Campus Rentals Office & is not produced […]
$15.00
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WHATSlow Art Day ConversationJoin a movement! Slow Art Day is an international event encouraging people of all ages to visit community art spaces—virtually or in person—and to look at art slowly. To participate, invest time looking closely at a limited number of prints from NMWA’s collection and special exhibition Positive Fragmentation: From the Collections of Jordan D. Schnitzer […]
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Itzhak Perlman, violin Rohan De Silva, piano Saturday, April 2, 8pm Kennedy Center Concert Hall One of the world’s most respected violinists and music educators, Itzhak Perlman has reached out to new audiences throughout his storied career, from the Ed Sullivan Show in 1958 to Sesame Street in the 1980s to 2018’s duet with jazz […]
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Itzhak Perlman, violin Rohan De Silva, piano Saturday, April 2, 8pm Kennedy Center Concert Hall One of the world’s most respected violinists and music educators, Itzhak Perlman has reached out to new audiences throughout his storied career, from the Ed Sullivan Show in 1958 to Sesame Street in the 1980s to 2018’s duet with jazz […]
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Itzhak Perlman, violin Rohan De Silva, piano Saturday, April 2, 8pm Kennedy Center Concert Hall One of the world’s most respected violinists and music educators, Itzhak Perlman has reached out to new audiences throughout his storied career, from the Ed Sullivan Show in 1958 to Sesame Street in the 1980s to 2018’s duet with jazz […] |
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Profs and Pints DC presents: “Monumental Controversies,” with Fred Bohrer, professor of art and archaeology at Hood College, art historian, and author the website Monumental Anxiety: An Anti-Guide to the Monuments of Washington, D.C. Even more than most cities, Washington, DC is filled with monuments and commemorative spaces, which generally serve mainly as a sort […]
$2 – $12.
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The sun is out, and so are we! After a long winter, Phillips Crab Deck is back for another season. The Phillips Crab Deck is perched on Baltimore’s Inner Harbor in the heart of downtown and offers a crab-filled menu for outdoor dining and carryout. All summer long (weather permitting), we’ll be serving seafood favorites […]
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Profs and Pints DC presents: “Fairies and Changelings,” a look at how lives and cultures have been influenced by beliefs in fairies and in their ability to steal and replace children, with Debra Lattanzi Shutika, associate professor of folklore at George Mason University and associate editor of the Journal of American Folklore. Don’t let film […]
$2 – $12.
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WITTY & HEARTWARMING ADVENTURE it’s not a trip it’s a journey By Charly Evon Simpson Directed by Nicole A. Watson APR 5 – MAY 8, 2022 | World Premiere June needs a journey. Like, now. So, she convinces her friends to ditch New York City (and their cellphones) for an impromptu road trip to the […]
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On April 5th, VUE will host a special Japanese Whisky Dinner, complete with a curated 3-course meal and pairings from High Road Spirits. From the Green Tea Gin Rickey to the Shiitake Crusted Cod, the entire menu takes inspiration from traditional Japanese ingredients and dishes.
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Profs and Pints DC presents: “War in Ukraine,” a look at the origins and possible outcomes of the ongoing conflict between Ukraine and Russia, with Michael Kimmage, professor of history at Catholic University, fellow at the German Marshall Fund, and former U.S. State Department planner for Russia and Ukraine. Those who could not get tickets […]
$2 – $12.
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Interested in taking control of your health this spring? Learn how to make every move count and get into a fitness routine during our next conversation at 5:30pm ET on April 6! Get your fitness questions answered by medical experts and participate in a live workout demonstration from international fitness entertainer Laurent Amzallag. Spring is […]
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NAIL-BITING POLITICAL THRILLER “We declare you a terrorist…” By Tim J. Lord Directed by Ryan Rilette & Jared Mezzocchi APR 7 – MAY 8, 2022 | World Premiere Moscow, 2002: halfway through Putin’s first official term as president. After he brutally crushes a rebellion in the territory of Chechnya, a group of Chechen insurgents hijack […] 
The National Symphony Orchestra Presents Three Classical Programs in April and May Roderick Cox conducts Esa-Pekka Salonen, Sergei Prokofiev, and Maurice Ravel’s Piano Concerto in G major with soloist Hélène Grimaud April 7–9 Cristian Măcelaru leads an NSO co-commission by Mason Bates, plus a suite by Nikolai Rimsky-Korsakov and Antonín Dvořák’s Symphony No. 6 May 12–14 […]
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Jenny Pfanenstiel, Master Milliner and owner of Forme Millinery, instructs participants on how to manipulate feathers, horsehair, flowers, and ribbon to create your own fascinator. Each participant receives a fascinator base handcrafted using a century old technique called blocking to adhere embellishments on to. All participants will take home a handcrafted, one-of-a-kind, fascinator. As the […]
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From the author of "shock and awe”, Dr. Ullman will present his latest and most important book yet. The Fifth Horseman and the New MAD: How Massive Attacks of Disruption Became the Looming Existential Danger to a Divided Nation and the World at Large If you are worried about America’s future, read this book! In […]
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National Museum of Women in the Arts honorsMaria Grazia Chiuri, Judy Chicago and Mellody Hobsonat 2022 Spring Gala WHATNational Museum of Women in the Arts’ 2022 Spring GalaOn Friday, April 8, 2022, the National Museum of Women in the Arts (NMWA) hosts its annual black-tie gala, made possible by Dior. This year’s gala will honor Dior’s […] |
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Washington Franchise Show - Free Tickets Saturday April 9 from 11:00AM – 5:00PM Sunday April 10 from 11:00 AM-4:00PM (*Safety Precautions in Effect*) GET FREE TICKETS HERE: https://thebizex.net/washington-dcvirginia-franchise-show-april-2022-organic/ Your only opportunity to see and compare all your full and part-time business ownership options under one roof! – Save Hundreds of Hours of Research Time! 2 […]
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Washington Franchise Show - Free Tickets Saturday April 9 from 11:00AM – 5:00PM Sunday April 10 from 11:00 AM-4:00PM (*Safety Precautions in Effect*) GET FREE TICKETS HERE: https://thebizex.net/washington-dcvirginia-franchise-show-april-2022-organic/ Your only opportunity to see and compare all your full and part-time business ownership options under one roof! – Save Hundreds of Hours of Research Time! 2 […]
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Washington Franchise Show - Free Tickets Saturday April 9 from 11:00AM – 5:00PM Sunday April 10 from 11:00 AM-4:00PM (*Safety Precautions in Effect*) GET FREE TICKETS HERE: https://thebizex.net/washington-dcvirginia-franchise-show-april-2022-organic/ Your only opportunity to see and compare all your full and part-time business ownership options under one roof! – Save Hundreds of Hours of Research Time! 2 […]
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WHAT: National Cherry Blossom Festival Official Event, Enchanted Rhapsody: Don’t miss a starlit night listening to a live set of Taylor Swift versus Queen songs performed by the Edgewood String Quartet to welcome in the bliss of springtime and the beauty of the cherry blossoms. Specialty drinks and food will be available for purchase from […]
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The United States Navy Band is thrilled to return to Rachel M. Schlesinger Concert Hall for a special collaboration with the dynamic, Grammy Award-winning sextet, Eighth Blackbird. Together, we will premiere "Vital Sines," a new work by Vietnamese-American composer Viet Cuong, who's music has been performed nationwide by ensembles such as the New York Philharmonic, […]
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Join us this April 10-15 as we journey through Holy Week and commemorate Jesus’s sacrifice for our salvation! All our events are both in-person and online at nationalpres.org. Palm Sunday, April 10 Worship with us in-person or online on our Watch page at 8:45 am and 11:00 am. April 14, 7:00 pm, Maundy Thursday Maundy […]
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Meet the most talented and trusted wedding professionals in the D.C. area. Have fun and get inspired while you plan your special day. The Wedding Experience in Fairfax brings together local wedding pros who are ready to help you plan your wedding. Engaged couples, bring your friends and family members and plan to have a […]
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Profs and Pints DC presents: “Fairy Tales as American Scripture,” a look at how classic European stories of imaginary beings and lands guide our nation and its people, with Kate Koppy, author of Fairy Tales in Contemporary American Culture: How We Hate to Love Them. One can find fairy tales everywhere in U.S. culture these […]
$2 – $12.
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COME FROM AWAY APRIL 12-17, 2022 Broadway’s COME FROM AWAY is a Best Musical winner all across North America! This New York Times Critics’ Pick takes you into the heart of the remarkable true story of 7,000 stranded passengers and the small town in Newfoundland that welcomed them. Cultures clashed and nerves ran high, but […]
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WHATNMWA xChange: NMWA X Micaela CianciThe National Museum of Women in the Arts (NMWA) monthly talk show connects viewers to the museum and its mission to champion women artists. On this episode, Virginia Treanor, NMWA associate curator, and Adrienne L. Gayoso, senior educator, welcome UK-based artist and Museum Shop collaborator Micaela Cianci. Cianci will discuss her product […]
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Profs and Pints DC presents: “Ukraine and Russia—The Long-Term View,” a look at centuries of volatile relations between two nations now at war, with Eric Lohr, professor history at American University and author of two books on the history of nationality and citizenship in the Russian Empire and Soviet Union. Before his unprovoked attack on […]
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How can old buildings serve new purposes? How can preserving old buildings promote social good in communities? Join Isabel Thornton, Executive Director of Restoration Housing, and Alyssa Frystak of PlaceEconomics for a deep dive into historic preservation and affordable housing. During this panel Isabel and Alyssa will discuss combining historic preservation and affordable housing, major […]
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Zakir Hussain, tabla Jayanthi Kumaresh, veena Kala Ramnath, Carnatic violin Thursday, April 14, 8pm Sixth & I A hallmark of tabla maestro and Washington Performing Arts audience favorite Zakir Hussain’s iconic career has been his groundbreaking work in fostering musical dialogues between Hindustani (North Indian) and Carnatic (South Indian) music. The title of this performance […] |
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Philadelphia-Based Artist’s NFT Auction Benefits Ukrainian Refugees & Pays Homage to World’s Youngest Peace Ambassador 100% of Net Proceeds from Online Auction (April 15-29) to be Donated to Non-Profits Philadelphia-based artist Dori Desautel Broudy, known for her mission-driven artwork, will delve into the NFT art world with an unprecedented two week online auction whose purpose […] |
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April is National Architecture Month! Celebrate by learning about how Dumbarton House and its surrounding landscape have changed since it was built in 1799. Explore what it means to be a “Federal period” site in the new capital city and imagine what it might have looked like with 8.5 acres of open land, multiple outbuildings, […] |
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Rejoice with National Presbyterian Church in the resurrection of our Lord! Celebrate the Lord’s triumphant resurrection with us on April 17, Easter Sunday at worship in-person and online at 8:30, 10:00 & 11:30 am. There will be an Easter Egg Hunt for kids ages preschool-5th grade immediately following the 10:00 am service. For more information, […]
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*Explore movement and performance in a creative project Forty+ Projects explore movement and performance technique within a creative premise. Get invaluable health benefits from exercise including improved strength, physical function. Forty+ meets weekly, in-person at 3700 S Four Mile Run Drive. Each project celebrates the collective creativity of people past the age of 40 and […]
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Profs and Pints DC presents: “Inside Pirates’ Taverns,” a look at the crucial role that bars catering to pirates and smugglers played in the Atlantic economy and the colonization of the New World, with Jamie L.H. Goodall, professor of history at Southern New Hampshire University and author of Pirates of the Chesapeake Bay. Historians of […]
$2 – $12.
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NEWSBASH RETURNS FOR 12th ANNUAL BREAST CANCER FUNDRAISER BENEFITING BREAST CARE FOR WASHINGTON More Than 30 Female DC Newswomen Come Together for Night of Cocktails and Community at Pearl Street Warehouse WASHINGTON, DC (3/29/22) – NewsBash, the event founded by a collective of the Washington area’s top female news anchors across every network, announces the 12th annual […] |
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Since its inception in 2001, the Washington Award has recognized talented artists in the fields of music, dance, and visual arts. This year, in a renewed commitment to support our local community, applicants must show that they are either a resident of the greater Washington, DC area or that their work will be presented in […]
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SAVE THE DATE: 6/3 – 6/5: AWESOME CON 2022 Washington, D.C. (April 14, 2022) – Over 50,000 fans of comics, technology and science, television and film, custom art, and over-the-top cosplay will gather for the ninth annual celebration of geek culture at Awesome Con. The iconic three-day pop culture convention presented by LeftField Media returns […]
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Visitors can join acclaimed artist Preston Singletary at the Smithsonian’s National Museum of the American Indian May 7 and 8 and hear him discuss his art, his evolution as an artist and the inspiration for the exhibition “Preston Singletary: Raven and the Box of Daylight,” which is on view at the museum in Washington, D.C., […]
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Introduce students to our nation’s past! Through hands-on programming at Dumbarton House, homeschool students ages 5-12 are invited to “travel back in time” 220 years and explore the early history of Washington D.C. Each program includes an interactive tour of the museum, snack, and an activity. April 20: Bygone Games With a scavenger hunt, students […]
$5 – $7
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Dig into the world of worms and how they help make a garden beautiful! Perfect for young learners aged 18 months to 4 years and their caregivers, Tudor Tots is all about story time, craft and songs.
$5
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Introduce students to our nation’s past! Through hands-on programming at Dumbarton House, homeschool students ages 5-12 are invited to “travel back in time” 220 years and explore the early history of Washington D.C. Each program includes an interactive tour of the museum, snack, and an activity. April 20: Bygone Games With a scavenger hunt, students […]
$7
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Experience Dumbarton House in a whole new light and explore the power of storytelling in this after-hours drop-in program. Join your friends and neighbors as we listen to Taylor Carson, an Arlington-based folk singer, as he takes us on a musical journey. Connect with stories of America’s veterans through the Library of Congress’ Veterans History […]
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College students are invited to share their ideas for a new membership program launching in August 2022. Snacks and drinks will be provided. Members: Free | Non-members: Free
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April Thursday GP Series Happy Whatever Happens Each and every one of us has the capacity to keep a peaceful mind even when things go wrong. Unfortunately, some mental habits, such as irritation and discouragement, can make us feel unhappy and stressed when facing difficulties. In this series Gen Demo will explain how to gain […]
$6 – $12
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Panel Discussion and Film Screenings Across the country, sites sacred to Indigenous communities are at risk due to environmental changes, population growth, tourism, and natural resource extraction. As part of the museum’s Living Earth celebrations, several community members discuss their efforts to protect sites of cultural significance. Dr. Rosita Kaaháni Worl (Tlingit) talks about X’unáxi, […]
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The GenOUT Youth Chorus returns for their annual concert, Youth Invasion. Under the direction of C. Paul Heins, the concert will feature special guest Mosaic Harmony, the Virginia based community choir focused on diversity and inclusion. Youth Invasion April 23, 2022 at 3PM THEARC Theater 1901 Mississippi Ave SE April 24, 2022 at 3PM (ASL) […]
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WHAT: The Boro, Tysons’ premier destination for luxury urban living in the heart of Northern Virginia, is hosting its first-ever Kite Fest to welcome the new season and warmer days ahead! On Saturday, April 23, join friends and family for a colorful afternoon under blue skies and sunshine with kite activities and flying demonstrations across […]
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BARBER & BRAHMS – Resilience James Ross, Music Director Dylana Jenson, violin Saturday, April 23, 2022 at 7:30 p.m. Rachel M. Schlesinger Concert Hall and Arts Center On April 23, violinist Dylana Jenson sparks joy with her rendition of Barber’s Violin Concerto. ASO presents Brahms’ First Symphony and Brian Prechtl’s Tribute featuring students from Sympatico […]
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GenOUT YOUTH INVASION April 24, 2022 MLK Library Tickets: $25 (free for 18 and under.) GMCW’s GenOUT Youth Chorus returns for their annual concert, Youth Invasion. Under the direction of C. Paul Heins, the concert will feature special guest Mosaic Harmony, the Virginia based community choirfocused on diversity and inclusion
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In our brand new Flower Power workshop, Juniors will learn about the science and language of flowers by exploring Dumbarton House’s museum and garden! Juniors will learn about the parts and uses of flowers during the Federal period, make their own paper flowers, and learn about “floriography” or the secret language of flowers. This program […]
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This tour explores the historic property and the 8-acre urban farm that once surrounded the home. Tour guide Dwane Starlin will lead a deep dive into the plants, historic and modern, in the gardens. Learn how Dumbarton House and the surrounding neighborhood of Georgetown changed over the past 200+ years while appreciating the beauty of […]
$20
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Profs and Pints DC presents: “Uncovering the Cold War,” a look at discovered truths about the decades-long superpower conflict and what they tell us about its potential return, with James Hershberg, professor of history and international affairs at George Washington University and former director of the Woodrow Wilson Center’s Cold War International History Project. […]
$2 – $12.
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BARBER & BRAHMS – Resilience James Ross, Music Director Dylana Jenson, violin Sunday, April 24, 2022 at 3:00 p.m. George Washington Masonic Memorial On April 24, violinist Dylana Jenson sparks joy with her rendition of Barber’s Violin Concerto. ASO also presents Brahms’ First Symphony, inspired by Beethoven and 20 years in the making. Masks are […]
$20 – $65
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In a triumphant return to the stage after the pandemic, Moveius Contemporary Ballet offers three compelling dance works inspired by phenomena that elicit a sense of wonder: the cosmos, nature, and music. Diana Movius’ powerful choreography blends contemporary athleticism with ballet technique, highlighting the strength of the company’s DC-based professional dancers. The show opens with […]
$25
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Joyce DiDonato, mezzo-soprano il Pomo d’Oro Sunday, April 24, 7pm The Music Center at Strathmore Famed for a “presence felt with immediacy—vocally, viscerally, and with virtuosic impact” (Opera Today), Joyce DiDonato returns to Washington Performing Arts with a new, visionary passion project: Eden. Weaving together elements of theater and music—including works by Handel, Ives, Gluck, […] |
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Join Lindsay MacDougall, a licensed acupuncturist, for a critical look at religion and spirituality in acupuncture theory. She will also recount her shamanic experience with the Santo Daime, a spiritist community that began in the Amazon with worship services based on Roman Catholic liturgy but using ayahuasca, a psychoactive brew legal in the U.S. for […]
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Profs and Pints DC presents: “How Putin Speaks,” an analysis of what the Russian leader’s words reveal about his thinking and motives, with Ksenia Turkova, linguist, Voice of America journalist, former news anchor in Russia and Ukraine, and guest lecturer at American universities. Ever since Russian President Vladimir Putin launched his nation’s war on Ukraine […]
$2 – $12.
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Profs and Pints DC presents: “Titanic Mistakes,” an in-depth analysis of what doomed the famous ship, with Vincent Brannigan, professor emeritus of the University of Maryland's Clark School of Engineering. When the RMS Titanic sank on April 15, 1912, many blamed bad luck in the form of an iceberg in its path on its maiden […]
$2 – $12.
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What makes Southeast DC, "Southeast"? Hear Dr. Jessi Grieser, Assistant Professor at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville - trace the history of Black migration to and through the District and then zero in on the state of Black D.C
Members: Free | Non-members: Free
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What makes Southeast DC, "Southeast"? Hear Dr. Jessi Grieser, Assistant Professor at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville - trace the history of Black migration to and through the District and then zero in on the state of Black D.C
Members: Free | Non-members: Free
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MICHELINE KLAGSBRUN CROSSINGS New mixed media work April 27- May 21, 2022 Reception: May 7, 3-6 pm. Klagsbrun’s latest exhibition expands on her acclaimed vision of Night Boats as shown in 2021. Wall-hung mixed-media work will be displayed together with a new fleet of Night Boat sculptures, addressing the notion of a fraught crossing from […] |
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All Aboard Our Heritage: CELEBRATING THE RETURN OF THE CANAL BOAT! Thursday, April 28, 6:00-8:00 pm The Georgetown Heritage Board of Directors, and co-chairs Heather Muir Johnson and Brooke Stroud, invite you to join us, along with our partners from the National Park Service, the District of Columbia, and the Georgetown BID, in commemorating the […]
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On Thursday, April 28, at The Anthem in Washington, D.C., Freedom Forum will host the 2022 Free Expression Awards, a gala event celebrating the First Amendment and outstanding champions of free and fearless expression. Comedian and ‘The Daily Show’ contributor Jordan Klepper will be the evening’s featured entertainer and The Washington Post and MSNBC’s Jonathan Capehart will serve as host and emcee. WHAT: Freedom Forum’s […]
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National Cherry Blossom Festival Invites Guests to Celebrate Spring in Style at the Pink Tie Dinner Party Fundraiser Tickets on sale now for annual party with a purpose Washington, D.C. – Toast to the Festival season and celebrate spring in style during the National Cherry Blossom Festival’s Pink Tie Dinner Party, on Thursday, April 28, 2022 at 6:30 PM returning to the Ronald Reagan Building […]
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(Washington, DC) – Theater J and Mosaic Theater, both located in Washington, DC, are collaborating to produce an evening of short Ukrainian plays benefiting Ukrainian charities. The in-person event, consisting of readings of short contemporary plays, will be held on Thursday, April 28, 2022, at 8:00 pm at the Edlavitch DC Jewish Community Center (1529 16th Street NW, Washington DC). The […] |
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Greetings. We are organising the 11th Global Pharmaceuticals & Pharmacy Networking Conferences on April 29-30, 2022 in Dubai, UAE & Online. The Pharma Conference revolves around the theme – “Discover the World of Pharmaceuticals.” The Utilitarian Conferences Gathering OCM would like to invite Pharmacists, experts, professors, students, practitioners, medical specialists, clinical scientists, technologists and other […]
$399
Our 19th annual Georgetown French Market is this Friday, April 29 - Sunday, May 1 (10 am - 5 pm on Friday & Saturday, and 12 pm - 5 pm on Sunday). The free event is located along Wisconsin Avenue between O Street and Reservoir Road in the Book Hill section of Georgetown. More than […]
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WHAT: Reveal of the winner of the 2022 Outwin Boochever Portrait Competition and preview of “The Outwin 2022: American Portraiture Today” WHEN: Friday, April 29 10–11:30 a.m. WHERE: Smithsonian’s National Portrait Gallery Eighth and G streets N.W. WHO: Kim Sajet, director of the National Portrait Gallery Taína Caragol, curator of painting, sculpture, and Latinx art and […] |
36 events,
Howard Alan Events is proud to bring the nation’s top artists to Chevy Chase / Washington, DC. Located along the pedestrian-friendly walks of the Shops at Wisconsin Place, visitors will have the opportunity to discover handmade-in-the-USA, original works of art across every medium. HAE's careful vetting process ensures the finest and most diverse offerings of […]
Free
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Discover the history of the trees, what trees teach us about the past and earn your Trees badge.
$10
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Bring the whole family to Dumbarton House for an outdoor tea! Bring a picnic blanket and your favorite doll or teddy bear to enjoy individually packaged, tea boxes. Tea boxes include kid-friendly sandwiches, scones, fruit, and sweet treats. After tea, we will take a tour of the grounds and learn about the gardens before playing […]
$25
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Maryland Day returns to College Park! The University of Maryland invites you to unlock a world of learning, discovery and exploration at Maryland Day. Take part in hundreds of family-friendly events and interactive exhibits during a daylong celebration and inspiring journey across campus. The University of Maryland is hosting our largest community outreach event, Maryland […]
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Maryland Day returns to College Park! The University of Maryland invites you to unlock a world of learning, discovery and exploration at Maryland Day. Take part in hundreds of family-friendly events and interactive exhibits during a daylong celebration and inspiring journey across campus. The University of Maryland is hosting our largest community outreach event, Maryland […]
Free
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Maryland Day returns to College Park! The University of Maryland invites you to unlock a world of learning, discovery and exploration at Maryland Day. Take part in hundreds of family-friendly events and interactive exhibits during a daylong celebration and inspiring journey across campus. The University of Maryland is hosting our largest community outreach event, Maryland […]
Free
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Join us for a festival event in celebration of Glen Echo Park's 101-year-old Dentzel Carousel as it opens for the season! In addition to riding the carousel, families are welcome to enjoy many other FREE activities throughout the Park, including live music & performances, kids' arts & crafts, open artist studios & galleries, and lots […]
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Saturday, Apr 30, 8pm Sixth & I The “effortlessly hip” (Guardian), Grammy-winning jazz pianist and UNESCO Artist for Peace Danilo Pérez unites his twin passions of music and humanitarianism in this international sextet. The Panamanian-born Pérez and his bandmates—hailing from Palestine, Greece, and Jordan—contribute their respective cultural learnings and personal experiences with the goal of […] |
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"Becoming Chinese American"New Perspectives case outside "Girlhood (It's complicated)"Closing June 28Second Floor, East Chinese American Virginia Lee wore the vest and trousers on display in the early 1900s. Born in the United States but raised in immigrant households, Chinese American girls embodied multiple cultures. They were expected to conform to American culture while maintaining Chinese […] 
NATIONAL HARBOR, Md., March 30, 2022—National Harbor brings back its popular Movies on the Potomac series from May 1 through September 30. Every Thursday (“date night”) at 7 p.m. and Sunday (“family night”) at 6 p.m. guests are invited to gather in front of the Plaza Screen on the waterfront to watch recent releases and classic […] |
