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Smithsonian’s National Portrait Gallery Announces Upcoming Exhibitions through Winter 2023 I Dream a World: Selections from Brian Lanker's Portraits of Remarkable Black Women Part I: July 8, 2022–Jan. 29, 2023 Part II: Feb. 10, 2023–Sept. 10, 2023 Credit information: Septima Poinsette Clark by Brian Lanker, gelatin silver print. National Portrait Gallery, Smithsonian Institution. © Brian Lanker Archive. […] 
"Nation of Speed"National Air and Space MuseumOpens Oct. 14, 2022For more information: https://www.si.edu/exhibitions/nation-speed%3Aevent-exhib-6030The new gallery "Nation of Speed" explores the deep-rooted connection between people and machines through the history they made together. This cooperative exhibition includes loans from the National Museum of American History. "Nation of Speed" will open in fall 2022 and is projected to be open for 10 […] 
Printmaking is magic! Well, kind of - sometimes it can feel like magic when you have the ability to take your original drawings and designs and reproduce them in infinite variations! This course is designed as an entry point into the fun and versatile world of printmaking beyond what is typically offered in school curriculum. […] 
On Mondays from January 8 to March 11, 2024 from 6:00 – 8:00pm Weekly Classes – 8 weeks (no classes on Federal Holidays; see schedule) 16 Years Old – Adult; Maximum 6 participants No experience necessary; beginners Explore using various media (printmaking, collage, painting) to create your monotype artwork. In this class we will discuss […]
$320.00
Weekly Classes – 12 weeks - Adults When most people think of intaglio printmaking, they think of etching. Etching is a beautiful art practice but fundamentally it requires acid. The acid used in printmaking is less dangerous than many people think, but it is incredibly messy and requires dedicated space. Fortunately, there are other intaglio […]
$480.00
The authors of the landmark musical COMPANY reunite to turn the traditional showbiz musical on its head in this thrilling and compelling Broadway fable about friendship, compromise, and the high price of success. Stephen Sondheim and George Furth expertly blend the excitement and energy of a backstage musical with a poignant and emotional contemporary story […]
$55 – $65
Woolly Mammoth Theatre Company presents the world premiere of Virginia-born playwright Vivian J.O. Barnes play that follows an HBCU dance team as they prepare for their homecoming performance. The Sensational Sea Mink-ettes are days away from their homecoming performance and the pressure is on. The student body, the administration, the alumni, and their families are all expecting […]
$34 – $82
Thursdays, February 8 to March 28 (8 weeks) - $320 Thursdays, February 15 to March 28 (7 weeks) - $280 Thursday, February 22 to March 28 (6 weeks) $240 Thursday, February 29 to March 28 (5 weeks) $200 from 4:30 to 6:30 P.M. Printmaking is magic! Well, kind of - sometimes it can feel like […]
$5 – $320
Born into slavery in North Carolina, Anna Julia Cooper was a visionary Black feminist and educator in the late 19th/early 20th centuries, and only the fourth African American woman to earn a doctoral degree. Tempestuous Elements—the 11th in Arena Stage’s Power Play cycle—shines a light on Anna Julia Cooper’s tumultuous tenure as Principal of Washington, D.C.’s historic M […]
$56 – $95
Join us for the fifth installment of our 2023-2024 Concert Series featuring Bridget Kibbey, hailed as "the Yo-Yo Ma of the harp" by the Vogue! Experience a mesmerizing performance as Kibbey showcases works by Bach, Debussy, Albéniz, Britten, Tchaikovsky, and her own compositions in her debut concert at Dumbarton Oaks on Sunday, February 25, at […]
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Profs and Pints DC presents: “Pre-Election Polls and Presidents,” an examination of when, how, and why pollsters have erred in predicting occupants of the White House, with W. Joseph Campbell, emeritus professor of communication at American University and author of the recently updated book Lost in a Gallup: Polling Failure in U.S. Presidential Elections. Four […]
$13.50 – $17.
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Profs and Pints DC presents: “The Webb Telescope and NASA's Next Big Thing,” with Ori Fox, Deputy Project Scientist for the Roman Space Telescope at the Space Telescope Science Institute. NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope is now a household name, having produced spectacular images of the most distant objects in our universe and revolutionized our […]
$13.50 – $17.
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Warm up at Camp CJM and explore the Museum after hours! The camp schedule of activities includes a boozy bug juice, live music with the Rock Creek Kings, a smoky mezcal tasting, a make-your-own trail mix bar, camp themed collection stories from the galleries, and more. Don't miss this chance to relive your summer camp […]
$25
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Denise Rolark Barnes, publisher of The Washington Informer, will host a virtual discussion with Gwen Carr, an activist known for her work following the death of her son, Eric Garner, at the hands of police. The conversation will air on March 1 during "Let's Talk" streamed live on Youtube and Facebook at noon. Topics will […]
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Bank of America, Merrill and Bank of America Private Bank credit and debit cardholders can receive FREE general admission to one of Washington, DC’s most in-demand cultural attractions Saturday and Sunday, March 2nd and 3rd, 2024. On March 2nd and 3rd, Bank of America cardholders will have the opportunity to visit two new exhibitions at […]
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Bank of America, Merrill and Bank of America Private Bank credit and debit cardholders can receive FREE general admission to one of Washington, DC’s most in-demand cultural attractions Saturday and Sunday, March 2nd and 3rd, 2024. On March 2nd and 3rd, Bank of America cardholders will have the opportunity to visit the opening weekend of […]
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TOURNAMENT WEEKEND NOIR ALL BLACK AFFAIR! Get Ready To Dress To Impress In Your Finest Black Attire And Dance The Night Away. This In-Person Event Will Take Place On Saturday, March 2, 2024 Starting At 9:00 PM At The Fabulous Guilford Hall Brewery. Get Ready For An Evening Filled With Excitement, Great Music, And A Vibrant Atmosphere. Whether You’re A […]
$20 – $50
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How has photojournalism changed over the last century? Join us in the exhibition Dorothea Lange: Seeing People for talks led by photojournalism students from the Corcoran School of the Arts & Design at GW. Featuring some 100 photographs, the exhibition addresses Lange’s innovative approaches to picturing people, emphasizing her work on social issues in the […]
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This documentary essay by Dyanna Taylor, granddaughter of Dorothea Lange, blends journals, letters, private discussions, home movies, and – of course – photographs, to create a compelling account of the famous American photographer’s complicated history. Constructed over a period of eight years, Grab a Hunk of Lightning is a personal celebration of one of America’s […]
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von ammon co is pleased to announce the opening of MIASMA, a solo exhibition by American artist Chino Amobi. This is Amobi’s first solo show with von ammon co and the gallery’s thirtieth project in its current location. Installed in a gallery whose floors are blanketed with low-lying fog are four large scale oil paintings […] |
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TWO SHOWS ONLY: MARCH 3 & 10 — Tour (self-guided): 2pm — Magic Show: 3pm in the Secret Gatehouse — Cash Bar ABOUT RICH BLOCH One of the busiest corporate entertainers in the world — Richard Bloch is a frequent headliner on Las Vegas and Atlantic City stages. He is a five-time nominee for Stage […]
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TWO SHOWS ONLY: MARCH 3 & 10 — Tour (self-guided): 2pm — Magic Show: 3pm in the Secret Gatehouse — Cash Bar ABOUT RICH BLOCH One of the busiest corporate entertainers in the world — Richard Bloch is a frequent headliner on Las Vegas and Atlantic City stages. He is a five-time nominee for Stage […]
$58
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Sunday, March 3 from 11 A.M. to 1 P.M. Sunday, March 10 from 11 A.M. to 2 P.M. This 2 day workshop will be a continuation of the collagraph offered in January but is not restricted to former students. Anyone who is willing to experiment with this flexible and exciting media is invited to join. […]
$175
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Sunday, March 3 from 11 A.M. to 1 P.M. Sunday, March 10 from 11 A.M. to 2 P.M. This 2 day workshop will be a continuation of the collagraph offered in January but is not restricted to former students. Anyone who is willing to experiment with this flexible and exciting media is invited to join. […]
$175
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The authors of the landmark musical COMPANY reunite to turn the traditional showbiz musical on its head in this thrilling and compelling Broadway fable about friendship, compromise, and the high price of success. Stephen Sondheim and George Furth expertly blend the excitement and energy of a backstage musical with a poignant and emotional contemporary story […]
$55 – $65
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Now entering its 35th season, the Washington Bach Consort’s Noontime Cantata Series continues its mission of bringing the music of Johann Sebastian Bach to the Washington, DC community. PROGRAM Organ Prelude Prelude & Fugue in C minor, BWV 546 Cantata Sehet! Wir gehen hinauf gen Jerusalem, BWV 159 Jeffrey Kempskie, organist Katelyn Grace […]
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Now entering its 35th season, the Washington Bach Consort’s Noontime Cantata Series continues its mission of bringing the music of Johann Sebastian Bach to the Washington, DC community. PROGRAM Organ Prelude Prelude & Fugue in C minor, BWV 546 Cantata Sehet! Wir gehen hinauf gen Jerusalem, BWV 159 Jeffrey Kempskie, organist Katelyn Grace […]
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Join SAAM’s head of conservation, Amber Kerr, for a conservation-focused tour through the museum’s popular exhibition, Composing Color: Paintings by Alma Thomas. Kerr will discuss in-depth how Thomas achieved her unique visual effects in large-scale works, and the methods conservators use to gain insight into her working methods. Free| Registration encouraged In-person | Smithsonian American […]
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Profs and Pints DC presents: “Ireland’s Fight for Freedom,” with Kevin Matthews, assistant professor of European history at George Mason University and former London correspondent for Vatican Radio reporting on British and Irish news. After centuries of struggle, Irish men and women won their freedom from Great Britain after waging a war that set the […]
$13.50 – $17.
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"The sound: Modern blues that grabs hold of your soul and rocks it." – The Boston Herald Led by the magnetic vocals of Jenny Langer, this powerhouse quartet unleashes a sonic storm where blues, soul, and rock collide. The D.C.-based band have received Wammie awards for Best Blues Band and Best Blues Album and have […]
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For centuries people have been fermenting, brewing and mixing alcoholic beverages. In the over 200 years that Tudor Place has stood, generations have left material evidence of their drinking practices such as historic liquors, including parsnip wine bottled over 100 years ago, elaborate drinking glasses, flasks and barware. Historic cocktail recipes from the Archive show […]
$10 – $25
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Join Sharing Honors and Burdens: Renwick Invitational 2023 artist Ursala Hudson (Kadusné) in a virtual, behind-the-scenes tour of her studio, followed by a conversation on her materials and artistic process. A transdisciplinary artist of Caucasian, Filipina, and Tlingit descent, Hudson explores her interrelated worldview and philosophies through two-dimensional and fiber arts. Hudson is best known […]
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Sitar Arts Center invites the DC community to the opening reception for the 14th Annual Patricia Sitar Juried Exhibition. The exhibition features over 30 curated works from local, national, and international artists, including entries from California, Florida, Illinois, Portugal, and Switzerland. This year's theme, "Life in Color," invited artists to explore emotions, play with dimensions […]
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Join us for three recently restored films that reflect the brilliance and power of Oscar-winning Italian actress Anna Magnani. Magnani embodied the essence of Italian cinema: passion, resilience and an independence especially exemplified during and after the German occupation during World War II. She collaborated with renowned filmmakers like Roberto Rossellini and Luigi Zampa, among […]
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Local Flavor/Local Artists -2nd Annual DMV Exhibition March 9th - April 6th, 2024 - Opening Reception: Saturday, March 9th 3-5pm Georgetown Spring Arts Walk: Saturday, March 23rd 12-5pm Calloway Fine Art & Consulting is pleased to announce our group exhibition of 26 local artists showing artwork inspired by DC, Virginia, and Maryland. We have chosen […]
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This one’s for the ladies (and everyone else, too) as the Portrait Gallery hosts its annual Women’s History Month festival for all ages! Come see our newest portraits of Oprah, Beyoncé, Ruth Bader Ginsberg and other inspiring women. Join the celebration in the Kogod Courtyard, featuring performances and workshops from The Washington Ballet, art activities, […]
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Join us for a conversation between Opal Lee, the “grandmother of Juneteenth,” and Sedrick Huckaby, who painted her portrait. Lee is the retired teacher, counselor and activist who led the push to make Juneteenth a federal holiday. Outwin Boochever Portrait Competition finalist Huckaby portrays his friend in a life-sized oil painting. Sitting at her dining […]
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Las Místicas de Mexico brings together music, poetry, art, and creative expression of over four centuries of mystical Mexican female artists. The iconic poet nun Sor Juana Inés de la Cruz, songstresses María Grever, Toña la Negra, and Chavela Vargas, and images by the great Frida Kahlo are joined with contemporary voices of Mexican women […]
$50
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Join the Smithsonian American Art Museum for a docent-led tour designed for participants who are blind or have low vision. Discover highlights from the collection through rich verbal descriptions that invoke a multisensory experience. Free | Registration required In-person | Smithsonian American Art Museum Meet in the F Street Lobby
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Las Místicas de Mexico brings together music, poetry, art, and creative expression of over four centuries of mystical Mexican female artists. The iconic poet nun Sor Juana Inés de la Cruz, songstresses María Grever, Toña la Negra, and Chavela Vargas, and images by the great Frida Kahlo are joined with contemporary voices of Mexican women […]
$50
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They founded organizations, they sponsored legislation, they blazed trails and suffered trials. For generations, women living and working in Washington, D.C. have defied expectations and surmounted discrimination to increase equality, freedom, and prosperity for their fellow citizens. Women who left a mark “Angel of the Battlefield” Clara Barton inspired a world-wide humanitarian movement Dorothy Height […]
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They founded organizations, they sponsored legislation, they blazed trails and suffered trials. For generations, women living and working in Washington, D.C. have defied expectations and surmounted discrimination to increase equality, freedom, and prosperity for their fellow citizens. Women who left a mark “Angel of the Battlefield” Clara Barton inspired a world-wide humanitarian movement Dorothy Height […]
$35
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Immerse yourself in the music of Gabrieli, Bruckner, and Esmail as trumpets and voices resound in the vast expanse of the Cathedral Nave. Experience the architecture of Washington National Cathedral like never before: with trumpets, drums, and voices echoing throughout the majestic arches. Composer Reena Esmail has composed new works especially for the space, to […]
$25 – $85
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J.S. Bach drew from the best of a variety of established European musical styles and combined them in his own unique voice. This concert will highlight influential composers of the French Baroque, featuring sacred grand motets of Jean-Baptiste Lully (1632–1687) and Marc-Antoine Charpentier (1643–1704). Charpentier’s magnificent Te Deum will head a list of exquisite works […]
$10 – $79
Join us for the fifth installment of our 2023-2024 Concert Series featuring the Kosher Red Hots. Composed of an adventurous vocalist and three master instrumentalists on clarinet, accordion, and bass and guitar, the energetic band will delve into a musical journey that weaves captivating tales, humor, history, and pure fun together. Dates: March 10 and […] |
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Profs and Pints DC presents: “Those Who Left Ireland,” a look at what drove the Irish diaspora and at the destinies of the Emerald Isle’s emigrants, with Matthew Dziennik, associate professor of History at the United States Naval Academy and scholar of the British Empire. The story of Irish immigration to the United States often […]
$13.50 – $17.
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“Intense…impressive…impossible to resist” - The New York Times The exceptional artistry of the Rotterdam Philharmonic comes to Washington, D.C., for the first time in more than two decades. Under the baton of Music Director Lahav Shani, the orchestra fosters a truly immersive experience for newcomers and music lovers alike. In this exclusive program, superstar pianist Daniil […]
$35 – $110
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Spark your imagination with SAAM during Art in the A.M. Children ages 0-5 and their caregivers are invited to join SAAM before hours to learn, connect, and create in the galleries. Together, attendees will explore the expressive colors and music behind the exhibition Composing Color: Paintings by Alma Thomas, with close looking at artworks such […]
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The National Mall is recognized across America and around the world as our nation’s preeminent commemorative space. It’s a role first established in the 1791 L’Enfant Plan for the capital then reinforced a century later in the 1902 McMillan Plan. Join Judy Scott Feldman, founding member and chair of the National Mall Coalition, to take […]
Members: FREE | Non-Members: FREE
Join us for the final installment of our 2023-2024 Concert series, featuring Constantinople & Accademia Del Piacere, held April 7– 8, 2024 at 7:00 p.m. ET! The Persian setar master Kiya Tabassian and his renown Constantinople ensemble will join forces with the great viola da gamba virtuoso Fahmi Alqhai and his Accademia del Piacere, the leading […] |
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Curious about American art? Join us for a 30-minute in-person conversation about selected works from the Smithsonian American Art Museum’s collection. This program is presented in American Sign Language (ASL) with voice interpretation for hearing participants. Free | Registration required In-person | Smithsonian American Art Museum Meet in the F Street Lobby
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— Tour: 7:00 PM — Concert: 8:00 PM — Cash Bar Jimmy Vivino is the Music Director on the TBS late night show Conan, and has worked with the late-night comedian since his first episode of Late Night with Conan in 1993. In addition to his work on television programs, Vivino tours and performs both […]
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Las Místicas de Mexico brings together music, poetry, art, and creative expression of over four centuries of mystical Mexican female artists. The iconic poet nun Sor Juana Inés de la Cruz, songstresses María Grever, Toña la Negra, and Chavela Vargas, and images by the great Frida Kahlo are joined with contemporary voices of Mexican women […]
$50
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Las Místicas de Mexico brings together music, poetry, art, and creative expression of over four centuries of mystical Mexican female artists. The iconic poet nun Sor Juana Inés de la Cruz, songstresses María Grever, Toña la Negra, and Chavela Vargas, and images by the great Frida Kahlo are joined with contemporary voices of Mexican women […]
$50
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For the first time in decades, the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) – a historically intimidating and challenging application, particularly for first generation college students – has been updated to increase access to student aid and make the application process easier. To support students and families through the new process, Capital One is […]
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Visit the National Museum of the American Indian and learn about the art of basketweaving from Indigenous women as they share the beauty of Native basketry and the significance of keeping this tradition alive through the different weaving traditions, materials, and stories and inspirations that go into making a basket. Join us and hear directly […]
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In conjunction with the exhibition Dorothea Lange: Seeing People, join us for a conversation moderated by National Gallery curator Philip Brookman with artist educators Wendy Ewald and RaMell Ross about the work of American photographer Dorothea Lange. During her long, prolific, and groundbreaking career, Lange made some of the most iconic portraits of the 20th […]
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Join us for a post-screening discussion with filmmakers Kamila Kuc and Sylvia Schedelbauer, in person. A special program of five recent short films by international, award-winning women artists, curated by the National Gallery’s film programmer Joanna Raczynska. From the heart of the earth through various emblematic and mythical sites, with powerful voices and memories culminating […]
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Las Místicas de Mexico brings together music, poetry, art, and creative expression of over four centuries of mystical Mexican female artists. The iconic poet nun Sor Juana Inés de la Cruz, songstresses María Grever, Toña la Negra, and Chavela Vargas, and images by the great Frida Kahlo are joined with contemporary voices of Mexican women […]
$50
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WE DO is a profound exploration and celebration of love’s universality and transformative power. This music compels us to give more love in our lives, reminding us that love is our most valuable resource and our pathway to fostering compassion. Congressional Chorus gives the DC premiere of Scot Hanna-Weir’s Four Principles of Marriage and The […]
$35 – $45
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It’s not quite April in Paris, but March at Dumbarton ushers in the Quatuor Van Kuijk with a musical fête. This quartet of young Frenchmen has already been lauded by the international press. Most recently, they were awarded one of the “Best Classical Music Tracks of 2022” by the New York Times for a recording […]
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Block Printed Accordion Fold Book with Anne Barnes - 2 Day Workshop - Adults Saturday, March 16 and Sunday, March 17, 2024 from 11:00 A.M. to 2:00 P.M. In this two-part workshop we will use a simple block printing technique to create an organic floral pattern. Then using watercolor paint and other art mediums, learn […]
$120
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Join us for a post-screening discussion with filmmaker Kathy Brew, in person. Four short films approach the primarily matriarchal traditions and legacies of fabric creation, handweaving and embroidery in Scotland, Palestine, Chile, and Peru. This program centers the direct voices and experiences of Indigenous artisans who connect their individual commitment and skill in visual communication […]
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Profs and Pints DC presents: “RBG before she was ‘Notorious,” a look at the early Ruth Bader Ginsburg and how she got women into the U.S. Constitution, with Philippa Strum, former director of U.S. Studies at the Woodrow Wilson Center, longtime interviewer of Justice Ginsburg, and author of several award-winning books on the U.S. Supreme […]
$13.50 – $17.
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Top 5 historic venues to explore - in the world! -Smithsonian.com Merging the cultural richness of Asia and Washington, DC, this exhibit showcases the diverse beauty and creativity that the gift of spring brings. Viewers will walk through imaginative urban gardens — inside and out — filled with sculpture, plants, flowers, porcelain and art. This […]
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High-achieving salespeople often outperform their less-skilled counterparts by a factor of five or even ten to one. Even those selling the same products and services in the same markets to the same types of customers! What do they do differently? What are the critical factors that lead to such high achievement? This session highlights the […]
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Profs and Pints DC presents: “When the Pacific Became America’s New Frontier,” a look at how private ventures summoned naval power to expand U.S. influence across an ocean, with Chris Costello, assistant professor of history at the United States Naval Academy. Of the oceans off our nation’s coasts it’s the Atlantic, route of European explorers […]
$13.50 – $17.
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Indian tabla legend Zakir Hussain returns to Washington Performing Arts for an exciting evening of Indian classical music also featuring Debopriya Chatterje, bansuri, and Sabir Khan, sarangi. The trio’s thrilling synergy and musical conversation captures the sounds, contemporary influences, and traditions of India in the immersive Sixth & I setting. Widely considered a chief architect […]
$60
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Join art historian Caitlin Meehye Beach for the Eldredge Prize lecture “Sculpted Bodies and the Matter of Racial Capitalism.” She is the 2023 recipient of the Eldredge Prize, which annually recognizes originality and thoroughness of research and excellence in writing, for her book Sculpture at the Ends of Slavery. Beach explores the intersections between the […]
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Spring Break is taking flight at The Capital Wheel every day from March 22 to April 1. A perfect day trip down to spin on The Capital Wheel, take in the spectacular views of The Flight Deck, a play at Spirit Park Carousel and Playground along with tons of fun activities in National Harbor. The […] 
Spring Break is taking flight at The Capital Wheel every day from March 22 to April 1. A perfect day trip down to spin on The Capital Wheel, take in the spectacular views of The Flight Deck, a play at Spirit Park Carousel and Playground along with tons of fun activities in National Harbor. The […]
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Join SAAM’s research fellows for this lunchtime series of gallery talks as they share new discoveries about artworks on view. Learn the stories behind these objects and how each one tells us about an ever-changing culture in the United States. Chaeeun Lee, SAAM Asian American Art Predoctoral Fellow discusses Carlos Villa’s During. Free | Meet […]
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Canoro pianto et affetti explores the musical world of 17th-century women through songs for solo voice. This program is inspired by the 1613 collection Canoro pianto di Maria Vergine sopra la faccia di Christo estinto (“The singing cries of the Virgin Mary over the face of the deceased Christ”). The program features select monodies arranged […]
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Join a Washington Walks guide and a local naturalist for an exploration of the living memorial to America’s 26th president: Theodore Roosevelt Island, situated midstream in the Potomac River between the Georgetown waterfront and the skyline of Rosslyn, Virginia. The island’s 88 acres encompass numerous ecological zones and species of trees, from the varieties of […]
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Celebrate the season of cherry blossoms with SAAM! Begin the day on the F Street Plaza (weather permitting) with a taiko drumming performance by drumming group Nen Daiko. The program continues inside in the Kogod Courtyard for Japanese pop, boogie, and more with Les The DJ. Enjoy other performances while children (12 and under) make […]
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Join us for a brief overview of The Anxious Eye exhibition by Shelley Langdale, the National Gallery's curator and head of modern and contemporary prints and drawings, followed by a conversation with artist Orit Hofshi, whose large-scale woodcut landscape Time…thou ceaseless lackey to eternity (2017) in the National Gallery’s collection is featured in the exhibition. […]
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Join us for a celebration of spring, creativity and art at the Georgetown Spring Art Walk on March 23rd, 2024 from 12:00 PM - 5:00 PM. The event will feature ten local venues showcasing a diverse range of artwork, including paintings and mixed media pieces plus art workshops and more! Throughout the day, you'll have […]
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Join your United States Navy Band for an afternoon of chamber music at the Walker Chapel United Methodist Church! As one of their most unique concerts, the Chamber Music Recital Series features Navy musicians in solo and small group performances. Meditation from Thaïs Jules Massanet (1842-1912), arr. Mazuk MUC Andrew Skaggs, trombone MU1 Madeline Jarzembak, […]
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Journey from sorrow to triumph in mere moments with Brahms’ vivid Tragic Overture as CCS opens its penultimate concert of the season. The concert’s emotional adventure continues as Coleridge-Taylor’s Ballade sweeps us away with drama and lush romance, showcasing the influences of 19th-century composers whose work he’d studied. And finally, we join Mendelssohn on his […]
$16 – $35
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Canoro pianto et affetti explores the musical world of 17th-century women through songs for solo voice. This program is inspired by the 1613 collection Canoro pianto di Maria Vergine sopra la faccia di Christo estinto (“The singing cries of the Virgin Mary over the face of the deceased Christ”). The program features select monodies arranged […]
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National Chamber Ensemble presents the music of two great Romantic composers Florence Price and Johannes Brahms, one American the other European and their diverse approach to the beauty of Romantic music. Join us as we welcome back the acclaimed clarinetist Julian Milkis (classical star and crossover artist, the only pupil of the great Benny Goodman) […]
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Join the Washington Men’s Camerata and Guest Director Scott Tucker for a stirring program centered on works from The Civil War and The World Wars, featuring choral works by Samuel Barber, Zoltán Kodály, Charles Gounod, Benjamin Britten, Joseph Gregorio, Byron Adams and others.
$4 – $60
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Senior lecturer, David Gariff, explores the powerful attraction of the story of the Passion of Christ for the composer and western artists. In Bach’s St. John and St. Matthew Passions, as well as in countless depictions in paintings and film, the drama of the Passion has served as an inspiration for profound musical and visual storytelling. This hybrid […]
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Kick off cherry blossom season with a workshop presented with Nicolas Shi, the official artist of the National Cherry Blossom Festival! A longtime resident of Washington, DC, Shi’s work is influenced by his upbringing in El Salvador, his Chinese heritage, and his formal education in the United States. In this two-hour workshop, he will discuss […]
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Join us for and inspiring afternoon as they present excerpts from their books and then offer discussions on consciousness crystallization and Qigong. Admission includes: --- Self Guided Tour of O Museum --- Cash Bar NOTE: --- Tour starts at 2pm --- Book signing at 3pm Books Available at Event _____________________ ABOUT THE BOOK: God: The […]
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Pure Sweat + Float Studio will officially open on Monday March 25, 2024. Opening day festivities will feature an official ribbon cutting ceremony by Georgetown Mainstreet, music by local handpan artist Jon Forney, celebratory remarks by Pure Sweat's Owner, Liz Baker, wellness giveaways, raffles, and more.. The studio will be offering both full-spectrum infrared saunas […]
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Profs and Pints DC presents: “Condom Nation,” on our nation’s history of birth control and debates over its use, with Alexandra Lord, chair and curator of the division of medicine and science at the Smithsonian’s National Museum of American History. Condoms, diaphragms, pessaries, sponges, abortifacients, and the pill. The National Museum of American History holds […]
$13.50 – $17.
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Who run the world? Girls! Join us to celebrate Women’s History Month at our happy hour trivia at the National Portrait Gallery. With our friends from New Columbia Pub Quiz, we will test your knowledge of incredible women in our collection, including none other than Beyoncé! Our free collections-themed trivia game can be played individually […]
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Hyatt Regency Chesapeake Bay Golf Resort, Spa and Marina is hosting “Walk-In Wednesdays” hiring events every Wednesday between 2 p.m. and 4 p.m. At the events, interested applicants will be able to explore career opportunities in a variety of resort departments, and take part in on-the-spot interviews. Interested applicants are encouraged to fill out an […]
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Seven women will take the stage on March 27, 2024, to share their incredible true stories. She Comes First is Story District’s annual Women’s History Month celebration. In this beloved event, we bring you an evening filled with authentic narratives, raw emotion, and unapologetic truth. From the heartwarming to the triumphant, these stories unfold in […]
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The renowned abolitionist, author and orator Frederick Douglass was the most photographed American of the 19th century. In conjunction with the National Portrait Gallery’s exhibition “One Life: Frederick Douglass,” this panel discussion will explore the ways Douglass used speeches, personal narrative and images to further his activism. Hear from the exhibition’s co-curators, John Stauffer, the […]
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Presenting Jane Franklin Dance at Athenaeum, featuring a movement response to the works of Christine Ruksenas-Burton and recent dances by Ryan Carlough, Jane Franklin, Kelsey Rohr and Christopher Saunders. Houseless by Jane Franklin is danced to a poem of the same name by Bennie Herron. “Herron’s verse style is informed in part by the socially […]
$22 – $25
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When: Friday, March 29 through Monday, April 1 Friday, March 29 and Saturday, March 30 from 9am to 7pm Sunday, March 31 and Monday, April 1 from 9am to 4pm Top 5 historic venues to explore - in the world! -Smithsonian.com Don your favorite Easter bonnet and attire (you could win a prize!) and celebrate […]
$50
Cleaning out her grandmother’s home, Ellen Rabinowitz discovers the photograph of an anonymous soldier tucked away in a box of keepsakes. And so begins Unknown Soldier, a sweeping, elegiac musical from Daniel Goldstein and the late Michael Friedman on a woman’s journey to unearth the secrets of her family’s past… and which will chart her future.
$56 – $95
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Hop over to The Capital Wheel Easter Weekend to meet the Easter Bunny! He’s egg-cited to greet kids of all ages Saturday, March 30 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. and Sunday, March 31 from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. Ticket purchase to The Capital Wheel is required for photo opportunity. Tickets start at just […]
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For the first time in decades, the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) – a historically intimidating and challenging application, particularly for first generation college students – has been updated to increase access to student aid and make the application process easier. To support students and families through the new process, Capital One is […]
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Hop over to The Capital Wheel Easter Weekend to meet the Easter Bunny! He’s egg-cited to greet kids of all ages Saturday, March 30 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. and Sunday, March 31 from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. Ticket purchase to The Capital Wheel is required for photo opportunity. Tickets start at just […]
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Hop over to The Capital Wheel Easter Weekend to meet the Easter Bunny! He’s egg-cited to greet kids of all ages Saturday, March 30 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. and Sunday, March 31 from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. Ticket purchase to The Capital Wheel is required for photo opportunity. Tickets start at just […]
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Saturday, March 30 - 12 to 3:00 P.M. Students will learn how to use several different types of watercolor paints (tube, liquid and pencils) and approach them in a contemporary way using many household items to manipulate the paint. The class is designed as an introduction to watercolor painting and techniques and is great for […]
$75
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Mason Exhibitions Arlington will host an interactive theater experience with Voices Unbarred. Voices Unbarred employs a tactic of Theater of the Oppressed, a revolutionary art form that helps people analyze the world around them, explore social and political issues, and create solutions, to examine issues surrounding incarceration. It employs games, dialogue, and interaction between audience […]
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IN Series is pleased to announce a free film screening of its animated Spanish language reimagining of Puccini’s beloved classic, BOHEME in the Heights on Saturday, March 30 at 3 p.m. at Dupont Underground. Colorfully depicted in a fictionalized Columbia Heights during the winter and spring of 2020, this innovative opera-film celebrates the exuberant creative […]
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You are invited to celebrate Easter with us at National Presbyterian Church on Easter Sunday, March 31 at 8:30, 10:00 & 11:30 am. Come and discover the best news of all time: He is not here; for He is risen, as He said. Matthew 28:6 This season, we will journey together through Jesus’ sacrifice for […]
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Hyatt Regency Chesapeake Bay Golf Resort, Spa and Marina is hosting an extravagant holiday brunch for Easter in its newly-renovated Waters Edge Grill. The brunch will feature a selection of breakfast favorites including breakfast potatoes with Old Bay seasoning, buttermilk pancakes and waffles, as well as made-to-order omelets. The meal will include a variety of […]
$12 – $79.95
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Hyatt Regency Chesapeake Bay Golf Resort, Spa and Marina is hosting an extravagant holiday brunch for Easter in its newly-renovated Waters Edge Grill. The brunch will feature a selection of breakfast favorites including breakfast potatoes with Old Bay seasoning, buttermilk pancakes and waffles, as well as made-to-order omelets. The meal will include a variety of […]
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Come celebrate the Resurrection with joyful worship and lots of special music, including Beethoven’s Hallelujah Chorus and a bell choir performance. Weather permitting, the celebration will continue with food and fellowship at coffee hour outside on the front steps. Join us at eleven in person at 3133 Dumbarton Street NW in Georgetown or by Zoom, […]
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On Easter Sunday, Skydome welcomes guests to enjoy a gourmet brunch masterfully curated by Executive Chef, Chris Murry and Chef de Cuisine, Guy Ododi. The menu selection will include market fresh options like Citrus Poached Shrimp and a Beet Goat Cheese Salad, as well as a carving station featuring Herb-Crusted Prime Rib. Brunch favorites such […] |
