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December 2020 |
Thursday, December 31, 2020 |
Friday, December 25, 2020 |
Thursday, December 10, 2020 |
November 2020 |
Thursday, November 26, 2020 |
Saturday, November 13, 2020 |
Wednesday, November 11, 2020 |
Tuesday, November 3, 2020 |
October 2020 |
Saturday, October 31, 2020 |
Monday, October 12, 2020 |
Saturday, October 3, 2020 |
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OCT 3 Sat |
October 3 FREE Music and Arts Celebration, 3-5pm at Kenilworth Aquatic Gardens (1550 Anacostia Ave, NE). Join us for a free celebration of music and art at the Kenilworth Aquatic Gardens, a unique and beautiful national park in DC. We are thrilled to partner with the National Park Service to provide this exciting event. The Victoria lily pads the Kenilworth Aquatic Gardens is known for will be in full bloom during the concert. FREE |
Thursday, October 1, 2020 |
September 2020 |
Sunday, September 27, 2020 |
Saturday, September 19, 2020 |
Friday, September 18, 2020 |
Monday, September 7, 2020 |
August 2020 |
Saturday, August 29, 2020 |
July 2020 |
Saturday, July 25, 2020 | |
JUL 25 Sat | July 25 FREE Concert and Cultural Celebration, 9:30-11:30am at Kenilworth Aquatic Gardens (1550 Anacostia Ave, NE). Don’t miss this exciting morning concert and cultural celebration at one of DC’s most unique and beautiful parks. Enjoy ponds full of pink lotus blossoms and a wide variety of colorful water lilies in full bloom before the heat arrives! We’ll have live music, dance performances, games, lotus flower and pond-related arts and crafts, a food truck or two and Park-Ranger led tours of the Aquatic Gardens. FREE |
Monday, July 13, 2020 |
Saturday, July 4, 2020 |
June 2020 |
Sunday, June 21, 2020 |
Saturday, June 20, 2020 |
Sunday, June 14, 2020 | |
JUN 14 Sun | Filipino-American Expo 2020, June 13-14 at Dulles Expo Center (4320 Chantilly Shopping Center, Chantilly, VA 20151). Event organized by the Philippine American Chamber of Commerce of Metro Washington D.C. (PACC-DC) with the cooperation of the Embassy of the Republic of the Philippines in Washington D.C. Additional local partners: Manila Mail and Philippine American Foundation of Charities (PAFC). $10-250 |
Saturday, June 13, 2020 | |
JUN 13 Sat | Filipino-American Expo 2020, June 13-14 at Dulles Expo Center (4320 Chantilly Shopping Center, Chantilly, VA 20151). Event organized by the Philippine American Chamber of Commerce of Metro Washington D.C. (PACC-DC) with the cooperation of the Embassy of the Republic of the Philippines in Washington D.C. Additional local partners: Manila Mail and Philippine American Foundation of Charities (PAFC). $10-250 |
JUN 13 Sat | June 13 FREE Jazz Concert, 3-5pm at Kenilworth Aquatic Gardens (1550 Anacostia Ave, NE). Come enjoy melodious sounds of jazz as you walk amongst the first pink lotus blossoms of the season at Kenilworth Aquatic Gardens! We are thrilled to partner with East River Jazz and the National Park Service to provide this family-friendly afternoon filled with nature, music, face painting, arts and crafts at one of DC’s most treasured parks, and the only park dedicated to water-loving plants in the national park system. The beautiful lotus flowers and lily pads the Kenilworth Aquatic Gardens is known for will be in bloom during the concert. FREE |
Thursday, June 11, 2020 | |
JUN 11 Thu | June 11 FREE Jazz Concert, 3-5pm at Kenilworth Aquatic Gardens (1550 Anacostia Ave, NE). Come enjoy melodious sounds of jazz as you walk amongst the first pink lotus blossoms of the season at Kenilworth Aquatic Gardens! We are thrilled to partner with East River Jazz and the National Park Service to provide this family-friendly afternoon filled with nature, music, face painting, arts and crafts at one of DC’s most treasured parks, and the only park dedicated to water-loving plants in the national park system. The beautiful lotus flowers and lily pads the Kenilworth Aquatic Gardens is known for will be in bloom during the concert. FREE |
May 2020 |
Monday, May 25, 2020 |
Thursday, May 21, 2020 | |
MAY 21 Thu | Latvian Film Club: The Wounded Rider, 6-8pm at Embassy of Latvia to the USA (2306 Massachusetts Ave NW). Embassy of Latvia, in partnership with the National Film Center of Latvia, presents the Latvian Film Club – film series from June 2019 to May 2020. Most active movie goers will receive prizes in May 2020. Registration required via Eventbrite (free tickets). FREE |
Sunday, May 10, 2020 |
Saturday, May 9, 2020 |
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MAY 9 Sat |
Around the World Embassy Open House – Visit Embassies for FREE!, 9am-4pm at Dupont Circle AreaThe Delegation of the European Union to the United States and the Embassies of the EU Member States to the United States will open their doors to the Washington public during the EU Embassies’ Open House Day. This annual event is the highlight of the Washington spring calendar and will be celebrated on May 9th, 2020. FREE |
Tuesday, May 5, 2020 |
Saturday, May 2, 2020 | |
MAY 2 Sat | Around the World Embassy Open House – Visit Embassies for FREE!, 9am-4pm at Dupont Circle AreaMore than 50 embassies will open their doors to DC visitors and residents on Saturday, May 2, 2020. Participants can travel around the world as they experience the food, art, dance, fashion, and music of different countries – and meet lots of interesting people! FREE |
April 2020 |
Wednesday, April 22, 2020 |
Thursday, April 16, 2020 |
Sunday, April 12, 2020 |
Friday, April 10, 2020 |
Tuesday, April 7, 2020 |
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APR 7 Tue |
DC Comedy Festival: Improv Night, 7:30-10pm at Dupont Underground (19 Dupont Circle NW). The 3rd Annual DC Comedy Festival is in full effect. Come join us for another great year of shows. This year The Dupont Underground will be one of our featured Venues and Featured Charity. $5 |
Sunday, April 5, 2020 | |
APR 5 Sun | 2020 National Beer Day 5k, 10:30am-1:30pm at Caboose Brewing CompanyPoints count towards our Year-Long 5k & Back of the Pack Series. Points count towards Sippin Series. $30+ |
Wednesday, April 1, 2020 |
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APR 1 Wed |
DC/VIRGINIA’S 20th ANNUAL DIVERSITY EMPLOYMENT DAY CAREER FAIR, 11am-3pm at Embassy Suites by Hilton Crystal City National Airport (1300 Jefferson Davis Hwy., Arlington, VA 22202). The 20th Annual Diversity Employment Day Career Fair is the largest and best diversity and inclusion recruiting event in the United States! This event is FREE for candidates – must be 18 years of age and older. Multicultural/Bilingual, People with Disabilities, Women, LGBTQ, Veterans and Mature candidates are encouraged to attend. FREE |
March 2020 |
Saturday, March 28, 2020 | |
MAR 28 Sat | Blossom Kite Festival, 11am-5pm at Washington Monument National Monument (2 15th Street NW). The National Cherry Blossom Festival is kicking off kite season with the Blossom Kite Festival! This annual DC tradition showcases the creativity of kite makers and skill of fliers from across the US and other countries through a variety of competitions and demonstrations, Rokkaku Battles, and the Hot Tricks Showdown. FREE |
MAR 28 Sat | Brewer’s Ball, 7pm at The Anthem (901 Wharf St SW). Esteemed breweries, top companies and delicious restaurants will join the Metropolitan Washington, D.C. Chapter of the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation to increase awareness of cystic fibrosis (CF) and raise funds at the 15th Anniversary of Brewer’s Ball Served Up by Baker Tilly on Saturday, March 28, 2020. The showstopping fundraising bash has a new home this year at The Anthem (901 Wharf St SW) and it will thrill more guests than ever before with a silent auction, 30 restaurant stations and 40 incredible breweries. $160 |
Thursday, March 26, 2020 | |
MAR 26 Thu | Embassy of Latvia to the USA, 6-8pm at Embassy of Latvia to the USA (2306 Massachusetts Ave NW). Embassy of Latvia, in partnership with the National Film Center of Latvia, presents the Latvian Film Club – film series from June 2019 to May 2020. Most active movie goers will receive prizes in May 2020. Registration required via Eventbrite (free tickets). FREE |
Thursday, March 19, 2020 | |
MAR 19 Thu | Robin Rose: Conversations with Artists, 6:30-8pm at The Phillips Collection (1600 21st St NW). Robin Rose (b. Ocala, Florida; lives and works in Washington, DC) creates works in encaustic mixed with pigment and wax using subtle hues to produce his abstractions. His so-called “Scriptronics” are drawings created on brown paper with a black marker connected by wire to a CD recorder. As he draws on the paper, sounds emanate from speakers. The texture of the paper and the amount of pressure applied while drawing determine the sound being recorded and played back. Rose sees his Scriptronics not only as a means of expression for artists but also as a potential therapeutic tool for those with autism or dementia. $12 or free as student |
Tuesday, March 17, 2020 |
Saturday, March 14, 2020 |
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MAR 14 Sat |
Marouan Benabdallah: “Arabesque” [CONCERT], 2-4pm at Coolidge Auditorium, Library of Congress, Thomas Jefferson Building (10 First Street SE). Pianist Marouan Benabdallah is one of the foremost representatives of his native Morocco on the international stage. For years he has been developing repertoire that goes beyond the canonic works of the literature he has performed to great acclaim, to include music from the Middle East and north Africa. Benabdallah will perform some of the remarkable finds from his explorations, with music by composers from Syria, Algeria, Lebanon, United Arab Emirates, Egypt and Morocco on the program. These pieces are paired with his own solo piano arrangement of Saint-Saëns’ Africa, juxtaposing the exoticized European “Arabesque” with recent music by composers who offer their own take. FREE |
Tuesday, March 10, 2020 | |
MAR 10 Tue | Direct From Ireland: Téada, 7:30pm at Jammin Java (227 Maple Ave E, Vienna, VA 22180). An Irish band with a truly worldwide reach, Téada has appeared as a frequent headliner at major music festivals throughout the US, Canada, Mexico, Europe, Africa, Israel and Australia. Highlights include a 30,000-capacity stadium concert in Brittany, along with performances at Penang World Music Festival in Malaysia, Edmonton Folk Festival in Canada, Harare International Festival of the Arts in Zimbabwe, and Campeche International Festival in Mexico. The group also received an invitation from the Irish Embassy in Rome during 2008 to perform at a commemorative event marking the 400th anniversary of the landmark event in Irish history known as “The Flight of the Earls.” $20-25 |
Monday, March 9, 2020 |
Sunday, March 8, 2020 |
Saturday, March 7, 2020 | |
MAR 7 Sat | Jonathan Richman & Bonnie “Prince” Billy, 8pm at Lincoln Theatre (1215 U St NW). Jonathan Richman has been playing music, recording and touring for most of his life. Jonathan and his drummer Tommy Larkins win fans wherever they play. In the early 1970s, Jonathan formed the noted band The Modern Lovers. Tommy Larkins was in the groups Naked Prey, Giant Sand and other popular bands in Tucson, Arizona. $35 |
MAR 7 Sat | Celebration of the Human: Jean Dubuffet and Paris Circus, 2-3pm at The Kreeger Museum (2401 Foxhall Rd NW). Join Registrar and Collection Manager, Joanna Baker, for a free gallery talk exploring Jean Dubuffet and two works from the Paris Circus series, Milady (1961) and Water in Gas (1961). FREE |
Friday, March 6, 2020 | |
MAR 6 Fri | Narek Hakhnazaryan in Washington: Centennial of US-Armenia Diplomatic Ties, 7:30-9:30pm at National Press Club (529 14th Street Northwest Ballroom). The event will feature one of the world’s most acclaimed cellists and will be dedicated to the Centennial of US-Armenia diplomatic relations. It is organized under the auspices of the Armenian Embassy in the US and is part of the series featuring Armenian classical music and performers organized in Washington by Anna Bekyan and David Grigorian. $45 |
MAR 6 Fri | Milonga del Festival, 7:30-11:30pm at Embassy of Argentina in the United States (1600 New Hampshire Ave, NW). A tango dance party with PASO’s tango ensemble and bandoneón player, Rodolfo Zanetti. Non-dancers are also welcome. $45 |
Tuesday, March 3, 2020 | |
MAR 3 Tue | Direct from Buenos Aires La Juan D’Arienzo in Concert, 7:30-10:30pm at Embassy of Argentina in the United States (1600 New Hampshire Ave, NW). The Juan D’Arienzo Orchestra, named after the legendary tango orchestra leader who was known as the Rey del Compás (King of Rhythm), consists of 11 young, talented musicians. Since taking the Buenos Aires dance scene by storm in 2013, the group has toured nationally and internationally. They make their U.S. debut in the Pan American Symphony Orchestra’s 13th DC Tango Festival. $45 |
February 2020 |
Saturday, February 29, 2020 | |
FEB 29 Sat | GUYS & GIRLS ‘Rotating’ HAPPY HOUR, 6-9pm at Policy Restaurant & Lounge (1904 14th Street Northwest). As the name indicates, this is a rotating happy hour. Like bar hoping, we go from venue to venue every weekend not tonight though; and members hop on and off, depending on their availability. However, they forgot to update their RSVPs to ‘NO’, when they couldn’t make it. This inflates the total RSVP and wanted to play it down. Don’t expect 400/500 ppl. But, we will have a sizeable turn out. Members who are not able to come out tonight, please change your RSVP so that we won’t give a wrong impression. FREE |
FEB 29 Sat | Kol HaOlam 2020, 8-11pm at Adas Israel Congregation (2850 Quebec St NW). Witness the ever popular Annual National Collegiate Jewish A Cappella Championship Competition! $10-20 |
Friday, February 28, 2020 | |
FEB 28 Fri | Funnier Than Fiction at the Kennedy Center, 7:30pm at Kennedy Center, Studio K (2700 F Street). We are excited to announce Story District’s first performance at the Kennedy Center!! Save the date and get your tickets to Funnier than Fiction, a showcase of the DMV’s finest and funniest storytelling talent. The show will take place on February 28, 2020 as part of a comedy series at The Reach, a brand new addition to this national performing arts center. $20-25 |
Thursday, February 27, 2020 | |
FEB 27 Thu | Georgetown’s Beautiful & Historic Tudor Place Tours for Only $1 in February, 12-1pm at Tudor Place (1644 31st St NW). Practice frugality our founding father would approve of: Donate just $1 per person for any regular tour in February, the month of George Washington’s birth. Tudor Place is D.C.’s only historic house museum with family ties to Martha and George Washington. Highlights of the Washington Collection will be on display as part of all house tours. See it all for one “Washington dollar!” $1 |
Wednesday, February 26, 2020 | |
FEB 26 Wed | D-I-M-E Reshuffled, “I” Card High, 5-6pm at The Institute of World Politics (1521 16th Street Northwest). The initial effects of the internet and social media seemed happy, but the second and third order effects — disinformation, lies, propaganda, deep fakes, troll swarms, personal attacks, and conspiracy theories among them — now present threats to privacy, national security, and democratic governance. They are a factor in America’s political polarization. The malign effects are outrunning the capacity of public affairs, public diplomacy, and USG international broadcasting to respond. What can be the pathways ahead? FREE |
FEB 26 Wed | 02/26: GW CI Cultural Lecture Series, “Once Upon a Time in Shanghai”, 12-2pm at The George Washington University Museum and The Textile Museum (701 21st St NW, Myer’s Room). China, poised to become the world’s largest film market, is home to an expansive state-supported movie and television industry. On an unparalleled scale, entire towns have been built around making movies. Given film censorship codes in China, period films provide a safe and familiar format to tell stories based around “official” narratives. The movie sets, rivaling real-world cities and monuments in their scale, have themselves become destinations for domestic and international tourists. Despite the fiction, they bear witness to a dynamic and changing China. Photographer Mark Parascandola, has spent five years photographing movie production sites and outdoor sets across China. FREE |
FEB 26 Wed | Azure Gov DC Meetup – February 2020, 6-8:30pm at Microsoft Azure Gov DC (740 15th St NW). Calling all gov innovators! This is a group for anyone modernizing government IT. More specifically, this group is for anyone interested in Cloud Computing, Infrastructure-as-a-Service (IaaS), Platform-as-a-Service (PaaS), Open Source, Cyber Security, Government Security & Compliance as well as Azure for Government. We will invite start-ups, partners, practitioners, government innovators, MVPs and Microsoft product engineers alike to share their latest and greatest in government IT modernization. Bringing real world lessons directly to our DC Government Innovator community. FREE |
Tuesday, February 25, 2020 |
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FEB 25 Tue |
SCREENING: Sagan, 7-10pm at La Maison Française (4101 Reservoir Road, NW). One of Dianne Kurys’s exceptional films, Sagan features the life of the renowned French author, Françoise Sagan, interpreted by Sylvie Testud. In 1958, Françoise Sagan was 28 years when her debut novel “Bonjour Tristesse” made her rich and famous. FREE |
Monday, February 24, 2020 | |
FEB 24 Mon | The Ayatollah Begs to Differ: The Paradox of Modern Iran, 7-9pm at Zorba’s (Dupont Circle) (1612 20th St NW). The grandson of an eminent ayatollah and the son of an Iranian diplomat, Hooman Majd offers perspective on Iran’s complex and misunderstood culture through an insightful tour of Iranian culture, introducing fascinating characters from all walks of life, including zealous government officials, tough female cab drivers, and open-minded, reformist ayatollahs. It’s an Iran that will surprise readers and challenge Western stereotypes. FREE |
FEB 24 Mon | NOVA SQL User Group – Quarterly Meetup, 9am-noon at Microsoft Offices, Reston (12012 Sunset Hills Rd · Reston, VA). Abstract: Are you a DBA or data professional working with out-dated technology or feel your skills are quickly becoming irrelevant? Stay ahead in today’s ever changing tech space and take your career to the next level. Join Mohammad Darab this session to explore the cutting-edge technology that SQL Server 2019 has to offer: Big Data Clusters. FREE |
Sunday, February 23, 2020 | |
FEB 23 Sun | 32nd International Couture Collections presented by DC Fashion Week, 5-8pm at Embassy of France, La Maison Française (4101 Reservoir Road, NW). DC Fashion Week hosts the 32nd International Couture Collections Show. Designers from around the world present their Spring/Summer 2020 couture collections at the Embassy of France. $75-150 |
FEB 23 Sun | Iwo Jima 75th Anniversary – Marine Corps Memorial: Arlington, VA, noon-midnight at Marine Corps War Memorial FREE |
Saturday, February 22, 2020 | |
FEB 22 Sat | A Night on the Riviera, 6:30-midnight at Embassy of France in the United States (4101 Reservoir Road Northwest). From the elegance of classical French culture to the most celebrated Rivera nightlife of the 21st Century, experience a special evening of fantastic French food (buffet-style) and wines, late night DJ and a nightclub experience that will turn the venue into “The Embassy of Lights”, with a spectacular Riviera-style ambiance, as well as attractions and shows. $69+ |
FEB 22 Sat | ŠIBŘINKY • MARDI GRAS • FAŠIANGY • MASQUERADE BALL – ANNUAL FUNDRAISER, 5-11pm at Embassy Of The Czech Republic (3900 Spring of Freedom Street Northwest). Get inspired by luck and fortune through the games BlackJack and Roullete in the glamour of the Green, Red, and Black theme, as seen at the Casinos of Karlovy Vary or Monte Carlo. $80-90 |
FEB 22 Sat | Friday Morning Music Club: Cavani Quartet, 3-5pm at Corcoran School of the Arts & Design at GW (Hammer Auditorium) (500 17th Street Northwest). Please join the nationally renowned Cavani String Quartet for a concert of Beethoven and Mendelssohn as they celebrate the life of Irene Wise, long time member of FMMC and devoted chamber musician. FREE |
FEB 22 Sat | George Washington’s Mount Vernon – FREE Admission on GW’s Birthday – Save $20!, 8:30am-4pm at George Washington’s Mount Vernon (3200 Mount Vernon Hwy · Mt Vernon, VA). Visit Mount Vernon on George Washington’s birthday for FREE! Throughout the day, kids may create a birthday card for George Washington in the Hands-on-History Center. Take a selfie while posing like George Washington in the Education Center Lobby. General Washington greets his guests in the historic area, and the Sons of Liberty provide birthday music in the Ford Orientation Center throughout the afternoon. Savor a piece of birthday cake in the Vaughan Lobby (while supplies last) and hear the Air Force Strings perform in the Smith Auditorium. FREE |
Thursday, February 20, 2020 | |
FEB 20 Thu | NAT GEO NIGHTS: AFRICA’S LAST WILD PLACES, 5:30-8:30pm at National Geographic Campus (1600 M St NW). Learn about how African Parks’ approach to revitalizing this important ecosystem is benefiting local communities and critical species, including lions and elephants, and discover how this approach can be replicated to help protect Africa’s other last wild places. $20 |
Tuesday, February 18, 2020 | |
FEB 18 Tue | Bat for Lashes, 8pm at Sixth & I (600 I St NW). In an intimate set, British singer-songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, and visual artist Natasha Khan performs previous Bat For Lashes material and songs from her new album, Lost Girls. $25-29 |
FEB 18 Tue | Launching Your Career in Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning (AI/ML), 6-8:30pm at Intellectual Point – IT Training (11321 Sunset Hills Rd · Reston, VA). Do you want to start a career in Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning, but don’t know where to begin? If so, this meetup can help by providing an ideal foundational mapping of the career paths and certifications that IT professionals should consider if they’re interested in transitioning to AI and ML. FREE |
Sunday, February 16, 2020 |
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FEB 16 Sun |
Hike Soldiers Delight, 10:30am-1:30pm at Soldiers Delight Natural Environmen (5100 Deer Park Rd · Owings Mills, MD). Hike 5.3 miles at a moderate pace past old mines and along streams in unusual “serpentine barrens” with the co-writers who added a description of this special place to the latest edition of a popular guide to circuit hikes in the 4-state area. During colonial times, a British garrison protected the western approaches to Baltimore here, and in the 1800s its mines produced more chromite than anywhere else in the world. FREE |
Saturday, February 15, 2020 | |
FEB 15 Sat | Frederick Douglass: 202nd Birthday Celebration – Free Event, 10am-5pm at Frederick Douglass National Historic Site (1411 W St SE). Washington, DC History & Culture, a non-profit community organization, is posting this event info as a public service on behalf of the Frederick Douglass National Historic Site and the National Park Service. FREE |
Friday, February 14, 2020 |
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FEB 14 Fri |
Transformer’s 4th Annual Heartbreakers Ball, 7-11pm at The LINE Hotel DC (1770 Euclid St, NW). Transformer’s 4th Annual Heartbreakers’ Ball celebrates our love of the emerging artist community and debuts new works from Transformer’s FlatFile program. Enjoy Heartbreakers’ Karaoke with Hotnights Karaoke, new work from 40+ DMV Artists, and more. $25-40 |
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FEB 14 Fri |
Valentine’s Day Gatsby Party (Unlimited Champagne), 8-11pm at The Mansion on O StreetThis is your chance to party like Gatsby himself! Our ’20s-themed bash spreads across the dazzling decor of O Museum in The Mansion that famously houses over 100 rooms, 70 secret doors and a history that includes J Edgar Hoover’s G-men. Party attendees will be free to tour the historic home—enjoy the live jazz music, take 20’s style dance lessons and party the night away Gatsby style. $125 |
Wednesday, February 12, 2020 | |
FEB 12 Wed | The Story Collider: Power, 7:30-9:30pm at Bier Baron Tavern and Comedy Loft (1523 22nd Street Northwest). Join The Story Collider at Bier Baron Tavern for a night of true, personal stories about finding our power through science. Hear five storytellers share hilarious and heartbreaking stories about everything from discovering a strength they never knew they had to rekindling the relationships that power them through the day. $15 |
Tuesday, February 11, 2020 | |
FEB 11 Tue | Welcome2DC & District Karaoke Presents- February Happy Hour, 5-10pm at The Crown & Crow (1317 14th St. NW). Welcome2DC is partnering with District Karaoke so we can sing our hearts out in February! Come on down to The Crown & Crow for happy hour specials. Get there anytime after 5 pm and karaoke will begin around 7:30 pm and goes till 11:30 pm. Happy hour specials are: $2 off all beer, $2 off all wine and $5 rails from 4 pm – 8 pm. FREE |
FEB 11 Tue | EXPAND THE FIELD, 7:30-9pm at National Geographic Campus, Gilbert H. Grosvenor Auditorium (1600 M St NW). Join us, on the International Day of Women and Girls in Science, for an insightful discussion with National Geographic Explorers who are pushing the boundaries of scientific knowledge, building a diverse community of innovators, and inspiring the next generation of change makers. This event will explore the many facets of who each explorer is through funny, thoughtful, and honest stories that highlight the unexpected and often overlooked realities of being female scientists and storytellers. $25 |
FEB 11 Tue | SCREENING: Séraphine, 7-10pm at Embassy of France in the United States (4101 Reservoir Road Northwest). Winner of the 2009 César Award for Best Film, Séraphine dips in and out in the chaotic life of the little-known yet incredibly brilliant French painter, Séraphine Louis (1864 to 1942), who is masterfully interpreted by Yolande Moreau. FREE |
FEB 11 Tue | History Book Club: “The Warmth of Other Suns” by Isabel Wilkerson, 6:30-8pm at Cleveland Park Library (3310 Connecticut Ave NW). For African American history month, we will be discussing what has become a classic – “The Warmth of Other Suns: The Epic Story of America’s Great Migration” by Isabel Wilkerson. Here is what Goodreads has to say: “From 1915 to 1970, this exodus of almost six million people changed the face of America. Wilkerson compares this epic migration to the migrations of other peoples in history. She interviewed more than a thousand people, and gained access to new data and official records, to write this definitive and vividly dramatic account of how these American journeys unfolded, altering our cities, our country, and ourselves.” I’m looking forward to our discussion of this important story. Please join us! FREE |
FEB 11 Tue | Story District’s Worst Date Ever, 6:30-10:30pm at Black Cat DC (1811 14th St NW). True stories told live!! This show is part of our monthly storytelling series that takes place every 2nd Tuesday of every month and features people like YOU – entertaining the audience with the unpredictable, hilarious, and poignant turns that their lives have taken. As always, it will feature a mix of first-time storytellers and regulars who will take the stage to share their twist on the night’s theme with a 7-minute true story. Pitch your story on the theme (best to send at least six weeks prior to show date). If your story is selected, you’ll have a rehearsal and the support of senior coach and 2nd Tuesday director, Stephanie Garibaldi. ?? |
Sunday, February 9, 2020 |
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FEB 9 Sun |
Art Rave Underground, noon-6pm at Dupont Underground (19 Dupont Circle NW). Join 50 artists and makers for an ongoing artisan venue in the Dupont Underground. This space is unique — as much as the variety of vendors. Organized by Art Rave at 15th and P, this art market attracts painters, sculptors, fashion, wood workers, and other makers. Free! Starting February 9th and on! With a national market in the pipeline. FREE |
Saturday, February 8, 2020 | |
FEB 8 Sat | Cupid’s/Valentines Bar Crawl, 2-10pm at Public Bar Live (1214 18th St NW). Cupid’s Bar Crawl celebrates the season of love with a fun group gathering. Join thousands of brightly clad fellow crawlers in Dupont Circle as they amble from stop to stop on this Cupid excursion. Whether you’re single, taken, or hoping to get shot by Cupid’s never failing arrow, join thousands of fellow crawlers and take a shot at love (or just one of our specialty shots!) at DC’s finest, 10+ participating Dupont Circle establishments, DJs, ALL-DAY drink specials, and much more! Tickets will be limited! $15 |
FEB 8 Sat | Sweethearts and Patriots 2020, 6-10pm at The French Embassy (4101 Reservoir Rd NW). Sweethearts and Patriots began in 2014 as a way to bring together the DC community to benefit organizations that support the military, veterans and their families. Since 2014, annual galas have been attended by 1,200 people and over $100,000 has been raised for six organizations. $125-175 |
FEB 8 Sat | Smithsonian African American Art Panel Discussion (FREE), 6-7:30pm at National Portrait Gallery Courtyard (750 9th St NW #410). SAAM is home to one of the largest collections of work made by African American artists in the world. Join artist and scholar Allan deSouza, art adviser Schwanda Rountree, and DC-based art collectors Mel and Juanita Hardy for a panel discussion highlighting important works by African American artists from our collection. FREE |
Friday, February 7, 2020 | |
FEB 7 Fri | THRōW Social™ DC and Kick Axe Throwing® grand opening event, 8-10pm at Kick Axe Throwing (1401 Okie Street NE). he event is open-to-the-public from 8 to 10pm and for $30, ticket holders will have access to one hour of open bar (ending at 9pm), passed bites, live music, sample game experiences and a meet and greet with US Olympic curling gold medalist, Tyler George. $30 |
FEB 7 Fri | Evening at the Embassy of Bahrain, 7-9pm at Embassy of Bahrain (3502 International Dr NW). We have remarkable privilege of transporting you around the world to an ancient land filled with wonder and excitement – all in a single evening. Step onto foreign soil and join us for an exclusive visit to the Embassy of Bahrain. You will be amazed at the fantastic architecture and elegance of the embassy. Tonight, you will experience a world like never before as we embrace cuisine, film, art, music and especially the diplomats gathered this special evening. $45 |
FEB 7 Fri | First Friday Art Walk at the Embassy of Argentina, 6-8pm at Embassy of Argentina in the United States (1600 New Hampshire Ave, NW). Join us at the Embassy of Argentina on February 7th for the First Friday Art Walk in which we present three exhibitions: “In Between and Beyond”, a new exhibition by Argentine artist Jorge Caligiuri; “From the Ordinary to the Extraordinary-Panoramic Photography”, featuring the work of José Andrés Basbus, and the Permanent Collection. FREE |
Thursday, February 6, 2020 | |
FEB 6 Thu | Top Data Analytics Trends 2020, 7-9pm at MakeOffices (1751 Pinnacle Dr, Suite 600 · McLean, VA). The global augmented analytics market size was valued at $4,094 million in 2017 and is projected to reach $29,856 million by 2025, growing at a CAGR of 28.4% from 2018 to 2025. Augmented analytics automates the data insights by utilizing machine learning and natural language generation for automating data preparation, data discovery, and insight sharing. It embeds artificial intelligence in business intelligence tools to make the analytics work easier for citizen data scientists and other business users. It helps expert data scientists in focusing on specialized problems, provide most relevant actionable insights to decision makers, and reduce the time spent on exploring data. FREE |
FEB 6 Thu | Champagne Gala At The French Ambassador’s Residence, at French Ambassador’s Residence (2221 Kalorama Rd, NW). On the occasion of the 5th annual Champagne Gala (La Soirée Champagne) of the French-American Chamber of Commerce, you are invited to the Residence of the Ambassador of France, Philippe Étienne, in his presence. This is the perfect occasion to enjoy a rare opportunity to taste different Champagnes from France’s best and leading houses, while at the same time mingle with with the Chamber’s Board of Directors as well as Chamber members and friends, high-ranking diplomats and VIPs. $239 |
Wednesday, February 5, 2020 | |
FEB 5 Wed | French ‘WEDNESDAY’ HAPPY HOUR [At Johnny Pistolas 7PM-9PM], 7-10pm at Johnny Pistolas (2333 18th St NW). It is irresistible, to enjoy French convo with half-priced appetizers, glass of wine and rail drinks. The Event is open to all levels of French language, from beginners to native fluency. FREE |
FEB 5 Wed | Evening at the Embassy of Slovenia with Native Visiting Musicians, 7-9:30pm at Embassy of Slovenia (2410 California St NW). Through the live Slovenian entertainment, bar, diplomats and other cultural aspects of the evening, we’ll take in the rich customs of the Slovenian people. Savor the hospitality in this beautiful resident as we enjoy a special evening on Slovenian soil. $30 |
Tuesday, February 4, 2020 | |
FEB 4 Tue | Paul Krugman – Arguing With Zombie—at Sixth&I, 7pm at Sixth & I (600 I Street NW). In Arguing with Zombies, Paul Krugman tackles many of the misunderstandings of basic economics, taking stock of where the United States has come from and where it’s headed in a series of concise, digestible chapters. Drawn mainly from his popular New York Times column, he explains the complexities of health care, housing bubbles, tax reform, Social Security, and so much more with unrivaled clarity and precision. Arguing with Zombies puts Krugman at the front of the debate in the 2020 election year and is an indispensable guide to two decades’ worth of political and economic discourse in the US and around the globe. Krugman turns his readers into intelligent consumers of the daily news and hands them the keys to unlock the concepts behind the greatest economic policy issues of our time. In doing so, he delivers an instant classic that can serve as a reference point for this and future generations $25 |
FEB 4 Tue | How To Market For Deals: Branding + Lead Gen Strategies That Work, 7-9pm at Keller Williams Office (11700 Plaza America Dr. Suite 150 · Reston, VA). Where do you find these deals? It’s the first question most folks ask us when discussing real estate investing and for good reason: the best deals aren’t just sitting out in the open— you have to work for them. FREE |
FEB 4 Tue | Embassy of the Czech Republic Book Launch and Discussion: When Time Stopped, 6:30-8:30pm at Embassy of Czech Republic (3900 Spring of Freedom St NW). We are warmly invited by the Embassy of the Czech Republic to a book launch and discussion with the author, Ariana Neumann. FREE |
FEB 4 Tue | DC API User Group Feb Meetup, 6-8pm at U.Group (1800 Massachusetts Ave NW 2nd floor). ProgrammableWeb.com’ editor-in-chief David Berlind will deliver Part 2 of his ongoing API 101 series. This part will pick up where his January presentation left off, and describe the many advantages that accrue to organizations as a result of what’s known as the API’s technical contract. FREE |
FEB 4 Tue | Launching your Career in Cloud Computing – Part 2, 6-8:30pm at Intellectual Point – IT Training (11321 Sunset Hills Rd · Reston, VA). Cloud computing is one of the hottest technologies with a high demand for qualified professionals. The median salary for IT pros currently in a cloud computing career in the U.S. is $124,300. However, it is not the easiest of jobs to acquire because it is a specialty area. To secure a job in this field, a candidate must have several specific skills. Let’s see what they are so you can get your cloud computing career started! FREE |
FEB 4 Tue | Trump First Tuesday, 5:30-8pm at Trump International Hotel (1100 Pennsylvania Ave NW). Business Networking Happy Hour FREE |
Monday, February 3, 2020 | |
FEB 3 Mon | Diane Rehm – When My Time Comes—in conversation with Kojo Nnamdi at Sixth & I, 7pm at Sixth & I (600 I Street NW). Diane Rehm, renowned radio host and best-selling author, brings us When My Time Comes, a book of candor and compassion, addressing the urgent, hotly contested cause of the Right-to-Die movement, of which she is one of our most inspiring champions. Through interviews with terminally ill patients, and with physicians, ethicists, spouses, relatives, and representatives of those who vigorously oppose the movement, Rehm gives voice to a broad range of people who are personally linked to the realities of medical aid in dying. The book presents the fervent arguments–both for and against–that are propelling the current debates across the nation about whether to adopt laws allowing those who are dying to put an end to their suffering. With characteristic even-handedness, Rehm skillfully shows both sides of the argument, providing the full context for this highly divisive issue. $22 |
Sunday, February 2, 2020 | |
FEB 2 Sun | Rotaract: New Member Induction Ceremony, 1-3pm at Perkins+Will (1250 24th St NW #800). Please join us for a light brunch and ceremony as we celebrate and welcome new members to the Rotaract Club of Washington, DC. Current members and prospective members are encouraged to attend. FREE |
Saturday, February 1, 2020 | |
FEB 1 Sat | Peruvian Brothers La Cosecha Grand Opening Celebration, 11am-11pm at La Cosecha (1280 4th St NE). The Lanzones’ salute to their native country — hosted in partnership with the Embassy of Perú — will highlight Peruvian cuisine, art and culture, all on International Pisco Sour Day. The celebration will kick off with an alpaca petting zoo and will feature a special rotating tasting menu featuring more than half a dozen delicious (and free!) bites and sips, including mini empanadas, chicharron sliders, yucca fries, pisco sour slushies and more. FREE |
FEB 1 Sat | Asko|Schönberg Ensemble Concert II [CONCERT], 8-10pm at Coolidge Auditorium, Library of Congress, Thomas Jefferson Building (10 First Street SE). Asko|Schönberg, one of the finest new music ensembles in Europe, comes to the Library for a rare visit to the United States. Presenting two varied programs under the helm of Reinbert de Leeuw and with the assistance of vocalists Katrien Baerts and Gerrie de Vries, Asko|Schönberg will offer classics of 20th-century literature alongside recent works by living composers. Dutch composer Martijn Padding will be present on January 31 to speak about his piece, and we will have the first opportunity in the Coolidge to hear selections from Mauricio Kagel’s multi-directional work for chamber orchestra, Die Stücke der Windrose, on February 1. Let the “parts of the compass” guide you to the Library for these sensational works. FREE |
FEB 1 Sat | Degas at the Opéra: National Gallery of Art Exhibit Opening Day (Save the Date), 11am-6pm at National Gallery of Art (Constitution Ave NW). Washington, DC—Edgar Degas (1834–1917) is celebrated as the premier painter of dancers, a subject that dominated his art for nearly four decades. Degas’s renowned images of the Paris Opéra are among the most sophisticated and visually compelling works he created. Celebrating the 350th anniversary of the Paris Opéra’s founding, Degas at the Opéra will present approximately 100 of the artist’s best-known and beloved paintings, pastels, drawings, prints, and sculpture. The exhibition will be on view from March 1 through July 5, 2020, accompanied by a fully illustrated exhibition catalog. FREE |
FEB 1 Sat | Winter 2020 Exhibitions Opening Reception, 6-9pm at Arlington Arts Center (3550 Wilson Blvd, Arlington). Our winter exhibitions are opening on Saturday, February 1 from 6 to 9pm! Join us as we celebrate the opening of Applied Forces featuring work by Eames Armstrong, Rex Delafkaran, Billy Friebele, Michael Dax Iacovone, Laura Hyunjhee Kim, Rose Nestler, Kirk Amaral Snow, and Antoinette Suiter; Jung Min Park: Blink Blank; and Foon Sham: Arlington Projects, 1988-2019. Grab a drink, meet the exhibiting artists, and visit our resident artists in their studios on the upper level of our building. FREE |
January 2020 |
Friday, January 31, 2020 | |
JAN 31 Fri | Evening at the Embassy of Nicaragua with the Ambassador, 7:30-10pm at Embassy of Nicaragua (1627 New Hampshire Ave NW). Having been recently redecorated, the Ambassador and all the diplomats of Nicaragua are proud and excited to officially welcome you to the Embassy. Take in the beauty and excitement of Nicaragua , without ever boarding a plane. Step onto foreign soil as we invite you to experience an energetic, culturally magnificent Central American nation at the Embassy of Nicaragua. Through the food, drink, music, diplomats and other cultural aspects of the evening, we’ll experience the rich customs of the multiple regions of Nicaragua. $50 |
JAN 31 Fri | Resolution Shindig, 7-11pm at La Vie (88 District Square SW 5th floor). Enjoy this voyeuristic venue. The interior itself is STUNNING, from the paint and murals, to the light fixtures, to the seating and decor. It is overlooking The Wharf offering creative American & Mediterranean fare & cocktails. FREE |
JAN 31 Fri | Asko|Schönberg Ensemble Concert II [CONCERT], 8-10pm at Coolidge Auditorium, Library of Congress, Thomas Jefferson Building (10 First Street SE). Asko|Schönberg, one of the finest new music ensembles in Europe, comes to the Library for a rare visit to the United States. Presenting two varied programs under the helm of Reinbert de Leeuw and with the assistance of vocalists Katrien Baerts and Gerrie de Vries, Asko|Schönberg will offer classics of 20th-century literature alongside recent works by living composers. Dutch composer Martijn Padding will be present on January 31 to speak about his piece, and we will have the first opportunity in the Coolidge to hear selections from Mauricio Kagel’s multi-directional work for chamber orchestra, Die Stücke der Windrose, on February 1. Let the “parts of the compass” guide you to the Library for these sensational works. FREE |
Thursday, January 30, 2020 | |
JAN 30 Thu | No (Lab) Jacket Required: Designing Experiments for Learning, 6-8pm at NCARB (1401 H Street NW Suite 500). Hypothesis-driven development is thinking about the development of new ideas, products and services – even organizational change – as a series of experiments to determine whether an expected outcome will be achieved, so we need to know how to design and run experiments properly. FREE |
JAN 30 Thu | Embassy of the Czech Republic Free Classical Guitar Concert: Vladislav Bláha, 6-8pm at Embassy of the Czech Republic (3900 Spring of Freedom Street, NW). The Embassy of the Czech Republic invites you to the concert of Czech classical guitarist Vladislav Bláha on January 30, 2020, at 6 pm. The program will include such works as Janáček’s I am waiting for you (Čekám tě), Ježek’s Bugatti Step, Rak’s Elegy, as well as compositions by Bach, John W. Duarte, Manuel de Falla, Nikita Koshkin, and Carlos Jobim. FREE |
Wednesday, January 29, 2020 | |
JAN 29 Wed | “Discovering Tunisian Cuisine” Dinner at The Fourth Estate Restaurant, 6:30-9:30pm at The Fourth Estate Restaurant at The National Press Club (529 14th St NW 13th Floor). The dinner will come from the cookbook, “Discovering Tunisian Cuisine” by Judy Hallet, a documentary filmmaker-turned-author. She first discovered Tunisian food as a Peace Corps volunteer and returned to the country 50 years later with her husband Stanley, an architecture professor who had been asked to overhaul the architectural design curriculum at a private university in Tunis. $90 |
JAN 29 Wed | Julian Lynch (of Real Estate) / Jeremy Ray / Blair, 8-11pm at Rhizome DC (6950 Maple St NW). The first record from Julian Lynch in six years finds the Wisconsin-based artist and producer expanding and refining his soft-focus popcraft. Following a prolific run of releases from 2009 to 2013, Lynch took time to pursue a joint PhD in anthropology and ethnomusicology, returning to music in 2016 as the new guitarist in his childhood friends’ band, Real Estate. With renewed confidence, Lynch presents his boldest and most lyrically focused songs to date—”their sense of lingering disappointment and unrest animated by sounds that seem to sparkle the louder they get,” says Bandcamp Daily. Rat’s Spit is out on Underwater Peoples. $12 |
JAN 29 Wed | Jumpstart your gov agency’s path to 2020 cloud vision, 6-8:30pm at Microsoft Azure Gov DC (740 15th St NW). More and more government agencies are reaching the tipping point with cloud; going beyond lift-and-shift as the full potential of cloud is becoming crystal clear. Without a doubt, 2020 will bring even greater focus on ways agencies can take advantage of cloud capabilities to enable their mission. FREE |
Tuesday, January 28, 2020 | |
JAN 28 Tue | SCREENING: Gainsbourg: A Heroic Life, 7-10pm at Embassy of France in the United States (4101 Reservoir Road Northwest). As part of the film series Vies d’Artistes, the Cultural Services of the French Embassy presents a screening of the film Gainsbourg (Vie héroïque). FREE |
Monday, January 27, 2020 | |
JAN 27 Mon | Free Film at the Austrian Embassy: You Only Die Twice, 7-9pm at Embassy of Austria (3524 International Court, NW). On the occasion of the International Holocaust Remembrance Day, the Austrian Cultural Forum and the Press and Information Service of the Austrian Embassy in Washington, DC present a film screening of “You Only Die Twice.” FREE |
Sunday, January 26, 2020 | |
JAN 26 Sun | Free Winter Walk and Exploration in the National Arboretum with Optional Meal, 9am-1pm at National Arboretum (24th & R Streets, NE). The U.S. National Arboretum is the only federally funded Arboretum in the country. This is an amazing natural museum, open year-round. We will get there at 9 AM and do a winter hike of approximately 4 miles, and also take a secret passage for a short walk down to the Anacostia River. After our scenic walk, as an optional activity, we will journey to a nearby conglomeration of indoor eateries popularly known to the locals as Union Market, offering hundreds of delicious delicacies from every corner of the world. FREE |
Saturday, January 25, 2020 | |
JAN 25 Sat | Story District’s Top Shelf, 8pm at Lincoln Theatre (1215 U St NW). Story District returns to the Lincoln Theatre for the 11th Anniversary of this annual show, featuring eight of the the best stories of the year. Top 16 nominees will be announced on November 15. Final 8 will be announced on November 22. Be sure to join our mailing list to be the first to know who’s on the list. $30 |
JAN 25 Sat | FLYING SQUIRREL FRENZY & FLOWERS, 12-6pm at Brookside Nature Center (1400 Glenallan Ave · Wheaton, MD). First, we’ll hike roughly 6 miles in Wheaton Regional Park. We’ll start at Brookside Nature Center and hike at a moderate pace (about 3 mph) on dirt and paved trails through and outside the park and through Brookside Gardens’ outdoor gardens. Most trails are flat but there are several hills. We’ll stop from time to time for photos. Then we’ll wind up at Brookside Gardens’ indoor glass conservatory, where we’ll dawdle for a while to enjoy the flowers and the tropical heat! Tropical flowers bloom indoors — but surprisingly flowers even bloom outdoors in January. FREE |
Friday, January 24, 2020 | |
JAN 24 Fri | Heckler’s Ball: Disses for Doggos!, 8-10pm at Colony Club (3118 Georgia Avenue Northwest). Come join us for the irreverent Heckler’s Ball! Coordinated heckling powers this fantastically fun show with prizes given to best comics, heckles, and audience participation. $10 |
JAN 24 Fri | Annual Tatiana Ball / Eжегодный Татьянин Бал, 7-10:30pm at Russian Embassy / Посольствo Pоссийской Федерации (2650 Wisconsin Ave NW). Tatiana Ball is the most sought-out cultural event and it’s happening on January 24, 2020, at the Russian Embassy! If you missed it last year – you don’t want to miss it again. If you attended, then you know what the hype is all about. $75-150 |
JAN 24 Fri | Winter Reception At The Embassy of France [La Galette des Rois EDITION], 7-10pm at Embassy of France in the United States (4101 Reservoir Road Northwest). How about traveling to France without airport hustle, jet lag,…etc? This event is a showcase of France and French culture. In this respect, this particular event is themed ‘La Galette des rois’. $45 |
JAN 24 Fri | 2020 Ignited Women’s Conference – 2020 Vision, Jan 24-25 at Embassy Suites Baltimore North-Hunt Valley (213 International Circle, Hunt Valley, MD 21030). We are excited to invite you to join Greater Life in the Word Family Church for our 3rd Ignited Women’s Conference! 2 days filled with life-changing workshops, inspiring praise and worship, powerfully anointed speakers, and so much more! $80-150 |
JAN 24 Fri | Japanese Embassy Sponsored Free Anime Fim: Millennium Actress (Remastered), 6:30-8:30pm at Japan Information & Culture Center (1150 18th Street Northwest Suite 100). Please join us, then, as we are warmly invited by the Embassy of Japan to view this amazing film, to be shown in the Japan Information & Cultural Center, Embassy of Japan. FREE |
Thursday, January 23, 2020 | |
JAN 23 Thu | Latvian Film Club: 1906, 6-8:30pm at Embassy of Latvia to the USA (2306 Massachusetts Ave NW). Embassy of Latvia, in partnership with the National Film Center of Latvia, presents the Latvian Film Club – film series from June 2019 to May 2020. Most active movie goers will receive prizes in May 2020. Registration required via Eventbrite (free tickets). FREE |
JAN 23 Thu | Defense Against the Dark Patterns: How to Win the Fight Against Deceptive Design, 7-9pm at Oracle Corporation (1900 Oracle Way · Reston, VA). We’ve all fallen victim to deceptive design at some point—whether it was that time we struggled to unsubscribe from a service we didn’t want anymore, or when accidentally clicking on that pop-up ad led us down a rabbit hole of frustration. FREE |
JAN 23 Thu | Concert: Plaza de la Soledad (Mexican Embassy), 6:45-8:45pm at Mexican Cultural Institute (2829 16th St Nw). The Mexican Cultural Institute is proud to present its first musical performance of the year, The Beau Soir Ensemble of the Washington, DC area, dedicated to the performance of standard and contemporary repertoire spanning a variety of musical genres. FREE |
JAN 23 Thu | Data Viz DC: Project Night + Viz and Tells, 6-8pm at Arlington Tech eXchange (Excella Consulting) (2300 Wilson Blvd, Suite 630 · Arlington, VA). Get up in front of your peers and talk about a viz project you’re working on for 5 minutes. This is a great opportunity to get feedback on your work and to practice your presentation skills in a safe space. FREE |
JAN 23 Thu | Korean Embassy Sponsored Free Reception and Film: The Great Battle 안시성, 6-9pm at Korean Cultural Center (2370 Massachusetts Ave NW). We are warmly invited by the Korean Embassy to see this free film (The Great Battle, 안시성), along with taking part in a reception prior to the showing. So we have a pre-showing appetizer reception and then the movie. Come early to join us at the Korean appetizer social at 6:00 PM, to be served just before the show! FREE |
Wednesday, January 22, 2020 | |
JAN 22 Wed | Second Annual Bokamoso Performance at the Embassy of South Africa, 6:30-8:30pm at Embassy of South Africa (3051 Massachusetts Avenue Northwest). Come brighten and energize your January with the music and dance of the Bokamoso Youth Centre Drama Group. Experience traditional South Africam songs, stories and dance, and get to know and support these amazing young people while enjoying some light food and drink in the lovely Embassy of South Africa. $50 |
JAN 22 Wed | BALINESE EVENING AT THE EMBASSY OF INDONESIA, 7-9:30pm at Embassy of Indonesia (2020 Massachusetts Ave NW). This is the Crown Jewel of South East Asia, attracting hundreds of thousands of visitors each year. Tonight, however, you can step on Indonesian soil and experience their fantastic culture without ever getting on a plane. This is truly a beautiful and unique embassy. We have a fantastic opportunity to tour one of the most attractive embassies in Washington D.C., housing the diplomats of our Asian friends as we celebrate 70 years of diplomatic relations between Indonesia and the U.S. $59 |
JAN 22 Wed | Welcome to 2020 with YPIA!, 6-9pm at The Grill From Ipanema (1858 Columbia Rd NW). Join us as we kick off the year with one of our famous International Happy Hours! Come hang out, meet great people, and enjoy awesome Brazilian food and drinks! FREE |
Tuesday, January 21, 2020 | |
JAN 21 Tue | 10th WPDC Anniversary Party + Gutenberg Q&A, 6-8pm at U.Group (1800 Massachusetts Ave NW, 2nd Floor). This month WordPress DC is officially 10 years old and Gutenberg is just over 1! Come celebrate with us as we have a bit of a party AND an open Q&A about Gutenberg. We are also encouraging short demos of Gutenberg-related skills, tips, tricks, etc. If you have a demo (5 minutes or under) that you’d like to present, please reach out to the organizing team via meetup or on Twitter @WordPressDC FREE |
Saturday, January 18, 2020 | |
JAN 18 Sat | 100th Annual Bull & Oyster Roast, 12-4pm at JFHQ – Joint Force Headquarters (219 Twenty-Ninth Division St, Baltimore, Maryland 21201). 100th consecutive event, one of the largest indoor events of it’s kind in the State of Maryland and the oldest continuous running. $70 |
Wednesday, January 15, 2020 | |
JAN 15 Wed | The Heart We Left Behind: Children of the 1944 Estonian Diaspora, 7-9pm at Mehari Sequar Gallery (1402 H Street Northeast). In 1944, thousands of Estonians escaped invading Russia by migrating across the seas to Sweden, Finland, and beyond. Few have memory of this today—but those who do vividly remember all the little details: the smell of the boat, the taste of the bread… With this in mind, photographer Maria Spann set out to capture these particular memories through the eyes of those who endured this migration, and the objects they brought with them. Each set of photograph tells a story: of memory, of loss, and of new beginnings. FREE |
Tuesday, January 14, 2020 | |
JAN 14 Tue | SCREENING: Van Gogh, 7-10pm at Embassy of France (4101 Reservoir Road Northwest). As part of the film series Vies d’Artistes, the Cultural Services of the French Embassy is proud to present a screening of the film Van Gogh. FREE |
JAN 14 Tue | Japan’s Indo-Pacific Strategy in the Emerging U.S.-China Rivalry, 6:30-8:30pm at Japan Information & Culture Center, Embassy of Japan (1150 18th Street Northwest, Suite 100). Japan has been initiating the Open and Free Indo-Pacific Strategy (FOIP) in the time of U.S.-China rivalry. While the U.S. is an indispensable ally with whom Japan shares core values and vital strategic interests, China has been Japan’s largest trading partner for a decade. Under President Donald Trump, the U.S. government has presented a tougher stance towards China. In this lecture, Professor Yuichi Hosoya discusses Japan’s foreign policy under Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, particularly Tokyo’s views on the growing U.S.-China rivalry. FREE |
JAN 14 Tue | The Morning After: Stories about surprises, consequences, and second thoughts, 7:30pm at City Winery (1350 Okie St NE). True stories told live!! This show is part of our monthly storytelling series that takes place every 2nd Tuesday of every month and features people like YOU – entertaining the audience with the unpredictable, hilarious, and poignant turns that their lives have taken. As always, it will feature a mix of first-time storytellers and regulars who will take the stage to share their twist on the night’s theme with a 7-minute true story. Pitch your story on the theme (best to send at least six weeks prior to show date). If your story is selected, you’ll have a rehearsal and the support of senior coach and 2nd Tuesday director, Stephanie Garibaldi. $20 |
Saturday, January 11, 2020 | |
JAN 11 Sat | Ethiopian Christmas Dinner and Live Music w/ Mahmoud Ahmed at the Embassy, 6pm-1:30am at Embassy of Ethiopia (3506 International Drive Northwest). Come and Enjoy the Ethiopian Christmas with us at the Ethiopian Embassy for Authentic and Organic Kitfo experience and a Live band with the legend Mahmoud Ahmed and Selmino From Roha Band. Other VIP artists will also be there performing! $59+ |
Friday, January 10, 2020 | |
JAN 10 Fri | French Embassy New Year’s Dance Soiree with with Viennese Waltz, Tango, 7-10:30pm at Embassy of France in the United States (4101 Reservoir Road Northwest). Celebrate the New year with an evening of dancing, champagne, French wine, and dessert at the Embassy of France! Join us on your own or with friends at our Dance Soiree in Paris to meet and socialize with ICDC members as you enjoy an evening of music, French wine, Parisian desserts & dancing! Even if you’ve never danced before, let us show you how to dance the Viennese Waltz, Tango, & Salsa followed by an evening of dancing in the French Embassy ballroom as you meet ICDC members and make new friends. $30 |
Wednesday, January 8, 2020 | |
JAN 8 Wed | GatherDC’s NoVA Happy Hour, 6-9pm at The GOAT (3028 Wilson Blvd, Arlington, Virginia). Join us for our first-ever NoVA Happy Hour at The G.O.A.T. in Clarendon, VA! We have a feeling we’ll all be missing Hanukkah a latke, so let’s keep the light alive and kick off the new year with the chance to meet hundreds of new Jewish & Jew(curious) 20s/30s across Northern Virginia. FREE |
Sunday, January 5, 2020 | |
JAN 5 Sun | PUB GAME: The Boozy Bee, 6-7pm at Capitol Cider House (3930 Georgia Avenue Northwest). Join us for the Boozy Bee – our weekly spelling game! Try and spell without spellcheck and while drinking – no easy feat. FREE |
Saturday, January 4, 2020 | |
JAN 4 Sat | Elvis’ Birthday Fight Club 2020, 7:30 or 10pm at GALA Hispanic Theatre (3333 14th St NW). “Elvis” and Kittie Glitter take care of business as hosts of this hilarious underground fight club. In seven elaborately staged rounds, this action-packed, punch-drunk evening offers flim-flam fisticuffs, cartoon-like violence, below-the-belt comedy, and hot tah-tahs. $28 |
JAN 4 Sat | BB 90s New Year Show!, 9:30-10:30pm at DC Arts Center (2438 18th St NW). Re-live the 90s! We’ll play 90’s music videos and spin them into comedy gold! $15 |
Friday, January 3, 2020 | |
JAN 3 Fri | Elvis’ Birthday Fight Club 2020, 7:30 or 10pm at GALA Hispanic Theatre (3333 14th St NW). “Elvis” and Kittie Glitter take care of business as hosts of this hilarious underground fight club. In seven elaborately staged rounds, this action-packed, punch-drunk evening offers flim-flam fisticuffs, cartoon-like violence, below-the-belt comedy, and hot tah-tahs. $28 |
JAN 3 Fri | Three Sheets Lecture Series: 1/3, 7:30-10pm at The Dew Drop Inn (2801 8th St NE). Our presenters will take you through some of the most interesting and educational topics of their choosing… But they will also be pretty trashed. The topics and presentations will be very, very real but whether the presenters can get through it will be part of the fun. Donation |
December 2019 |
Tuesday, December 31, 2019 |
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DEC 31 Tue |
The 5th Annual Mellon Gala – NYE 2020, 9pm-2am at Andrew W. Mellon Auditorium, 20006The Mellon Gala – DC’s premier Black Tie gala – features a red carpet entrance, DC’s most luxurious venue, top-shelf open bar, free flowing champagne, three magnificent ballrooms, 5 separate party spaces, multiples djs & genres of music, passed desserts and hor d’ouerves, and more bars, stations and servers than before to ensure an unforgettable night of celebration. $120 |
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DEC 31 Tue |
The 2nd Annual National Gala, 9pm-2am at Ronald Reagan Building (1300 Pennsylvania Avenue N.W.). The Second Annual National Gala brings together DC’s most prominent and sophisticated patrons for a special night on the National Mall. This black-tie New Year’s Eve Gala promises to deliver a night of music, sophistication and unparalleled fun and excitement! $80+ |
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DEC 31 Tue |
Velvet Rope NYE 2020 Gala at the Hardrock Cafe!, 9:30pm-3am at Hard Rock Cafe (999 E Street Northwest). Velvet Rope is your chance to be a celebrity and walk the Red Carpet at “the Embassy of Rock” at the iconic Hardrock Cafe! $40+ |
Thursday, December 26, 2019 | |
DEC 26 Thu | Ben Williams: A Holiday Musical Extravaganza, 8pm at The Hamilton Live (600 14th St NW). Grammy Award-winning bassist & native Washingtonian Ben Williams celebrates the most wonderful time of the year in his annual extravaganza. $20+ |
Sunday, December 22, 2019 | |
DEC 22 Sun | Miss Ethiopia USA Pageant 2019, 5pm-midnight at Embassy of Ethiopia (3506 International Drive Northwest). Miss Ethiopia USA pageant To Promote & inspire Ethiopian women with strong goals, supporting causes related to humanitarian work, women empowerment, education & the rich Ethiopian culture and heritage as well as build positive environment within Ethiopian American communities in USA and beyond !!! $30-100 |
DEC 22 Sun | National Menorah on The Ellipse 2019, 3:15-5:45pm at The EllipsePerhaps the most prominent public Chanukah program in the world is the annual lighting ceremony of the National Chanukah Menorah on the Ellipse, just across from the White House in Washington, DC. The lighting of this magnificent menorah – the world’s largest – is attended by thousands every year and seen via TV newscasts, internet feeds and other media by tens of millions across the nation and around the world. FREE, tickets required |
DEC 22 Sun | Lights And Latkes with Jewish Veg DC!, 4-6pm (1817 M St NW). Spend an evening celebrating Hanukkah with delicious vegan food as we light the menorah and get our dreidle on! Hanukkah means dedication in Hebrew, a perfect time to rededicate ourselves to the creation of a kinder, healthier, more sustainable world. $12 |
Saturday, December 21, 2019 | |
DEC 21 Sat | RIDDIMS: 1 Year Anniversary, 10pm-3am at Songbyrd Record Cafe and Music House (2475 18th Street Northwest). It’s RIDDIMS 1 year anniversary! In December 2018 we started this party to bring something different to the DMV by emphasizing international music as a party format for a room full of different colors and backgrounds of people. We thank you all for helping us make this concept come to life! Now come celebrate with us with the last RIDDIMS of the decade! Free with RSVP before midnight or 10$ after midnight |
Thursday, December 19, 2019 | |
DEC 19 Thu | Mid-Atlantic CCIM Holiday Party, 5-7:30pm at WeWork (1701 Rhode Island Avenue Northwest). Join us as we visit the newly opened WeWork location in the heart of Washington, D.C. We’ll enjoy a tour of the Dupont Circle office and enjoy an evening of networking as we celebrate the holidays. Food and beverages will be provided. FREE |
Monday, December 16, 2019 | |
DEC 16 Mon | Remebrance of the arrival of the first 20 Enslaved Angolan in USA, 6:30-8:30pm at Smithsonian National Museum of African Art (950 Independence Avenue SouthWest). The Embassy of Angola holds the event at the Smithsonia Museum of African Arts to honor and commemorate the first Angolan slaves who arrived in the US in 1619. As ancestors of these slaves, they invite the Angolan, African, American community and interested in knowing a little more about the contribution they made to the American community for participating in US development. FREE |
Sunday, December 15, 2019 | |
DEC 15 Sun | Polish Christmas Carols with Magdalena Wor, 3-6pm at Residence of the Ambassador of Poland (3041 Whitehaven Street NW). Polish Christmas Carols is a fundraising event for the Polish Library in Washington, D.C. The Polish Library is a non-profit organization supported by membership fees and donations only, and staffed by volunteers. Thank you for your generous support. $25-45 |
Thursday, December 12, 2019 | |
DEC 12 Thu | French Embassy Concert Followed by Wine Reception, 7:30-10pm at Embassy of France in the United States (4101 Reservoir Road Northwest). The International Club of DC and the Russian Chamber Art Society cordially requests the pleasure of your company at the Embassy of France for a delightful evening of classical music in a Tribute to Tchaikovsky. The concert is followed by a wine reception. You are welcome to attend on your own or with friends. Tickets for the rare delight of a classical concert at the French Embassy featuring the world-renowned performers are only $55 for a limited time. $55 |
Wednesday, December 11, 2019 | |
DEC 11 Wed | CINE-CONCERT: Gaumont Restores, 7-9pm at La Maison Francaise | Embassy of France (4101 Reservoir Road Northwest). Ciné-concert: Gaumont Restores — L’X Noir preceded by Animal Shorts. With pianist Andrew Simpson in performance. The creator of France’s first film studio (and today the oldest continuously running production house in the world), Léon Gaumont delighted pre – World War I audiences with serials and comic shorts at Paris’s Gaumont Palace. On any given day his shows might include actualités, short dramas, comedies, and phonoscènes synchronized with sound recordings. FREE |
DEC 11 Wed | DCSLA Promoted Event: Military Libraries FREE Lunch Invite, 11:30am-1:30pm at DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Washington DC – Crystal City (300 Army Navy Drive, Arlington, VA 22202). The Military Libraries Division is having their biennial Military Libraries Training Workshop (MLTW ) 2019 at the DoubleTree Hotel, (Crystal City) Arlington, VA, Dec 10-12. They welcome library staffs from the DMV to a FREE Lunch, on Wednesday, Dec 11th from 11:30 am – 1:30 pm in Lincoln Hall, Lower Level at the DoubleTree. FREE |
Tuesday, December 10, 2019 | |
DEC 10 Tue | EXHIBITION & DISCUSSION | MusicaFemina, 6-9:15pm at Embassy of Austria (3524 International Ct NW, Austrian Cultural Forum). The ACF Washington is honored to celebrate this year’s International Human Rights Day on December 10 with the exhibition opening of MusicaFemina, followed by a panel discussion on how to achieve gender diversity in music to be central in a gender balanced society. FREE |
DEC 10 Tue | Embassy of Finland presents: Embassy Film Series, 6-8:30pm at Embassy of Finland (3301 Massachusetts Avenue Northwest). Teenagers Lenni and Kiira are in the early stages of a high school romance and discover that they are expecting a baby. Both are from single parent families who themselves struggle to make ends meet. The future is daunting but they are determined to stay together and make it work. Without a father of his own, Lenni seeks adult attention and guidance from an unlikely friend Janne, a member of a right wing group that has recently moved into Lenni’s diverse neighbourhood. Looking to release the pressure of fatherhood, Lenni begins to neglect Kiira and become more involved with Janne and his political activism. The influence of Janne and his right wing ideology puts Lenni and his friends at odds with some of the town’s immigrant population and they decide to take action of their own. Will these actions have long lasting consequences for Lenni or can he make the journey into adulthood and become the father he never had. FREE |
DEC 10 Tue | EDC Fall Symposium: Updates on Student Mobility in Higher Education, 2-5pm at Embassy of New Zealand (37 Observatory Circle Northwest). Join us for networking and hearing updates from the following speakers: Internationalization in the U.S. Higher Education System, Brad Farnsworth, Vice President, Global Engagement, American Council on Education. Open Doors Report and Updates, Mirka Martel, Head of Research, Evaluation and Learning, Institute of International Education. Higher Education and Mobility Trends in New Zealand, Amy Rutherford, Regional Director, Americas and Europe at Education New Zealand and Counsellor (Education) at the Embassy of New Zealand in Washington, D.C FREE |
DEC 10 Tue | SCREENING: Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind by Michel Gondry, 7-10pm at Embassy of France (4101 Reservoir Rd NW). As part of the film series The Creative Mind of Michel Gondry, the Cultural Services of the French Embassy presents a screening of the film Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind. FREE |
Monday, December 9, 2019 | |
DEC 9 Mon | Taiwan, China, and US Interests in the South Pacific, 12-1:30pm at Global Taiwan Institute (1836 Jefferson Pl NW). Once the fulcrum for bloody battles that enabled the Allies to turn the tide of the war in the Pacific against Japan, the South Pacific has now emerged as a region of competition for political and military influence between the People’s Republic of China (PRC) and the democracies. China’s diplomatic offensive in the region has turned Taiwan’s diplomatic status into a central issue. Having recently convinced Kiribati and the Solomon Islands to abandon their relationship with Taipei, China has rewarded them with large investment deals that could lead to China gaining significant military access. If so successful, then China could also strategically isolate Australia and influence the South Pacific states to diminish their traditional strong ties with Australia, New Zealand and the United States. FREE |
DEC 9 Mon | “Facing The Dragon” Screening at Atlantic Plumbing, 5:45-7:45pm at Atlantic Plumbing (2112 8th Street Northwest). On the occasion of International Human Rights Day, the Delegation of the European Union and the Embassy of the Kingdom of the Netherlands invite you to the screening of “Facing the Dragon,” a documentary by Sedika Mojadidi.In “Facing the Dragon,” two women refuse to be silenced and underestimated in male-dominated Afghanistan. Nilofar Ibrahimi, one of the few female members of the parliament, and journalist Shakila Ibrahimhhail have to survive in a country where “patriarchy is over the top.” Both do so with incredible strength and independence, but their choices take large personal tolls. FREE |
DEC 9 Mon | Ireland’s Innovation Agenda – The Transatlantic Dimension, 6:30-8pm at Embassy of Ireland (2234 Massachusetts Avenue Northwest). Ireland’s Innovation Agenda – The Transatlantic Dimension “In Conversation with” Dr. Orlaigh Quinn (Secretary General of the Department of Business, Enterprise & Innovation) & Dr. Aoife Ryan (International Development Manager of Science Foundation Ireland). Followed by a Networking Reception. FREE |
Sunday, December 8, 2019 | |
DEC 8 Sun | SJC POS AA Official Launch Celebration, 2-5pm at Embassy of Trinidad and Tobago (1708 Massachusetts Avenue Northwest). The Alumni Association of Saint. Joseph’s Convent Port-of-Spain invites you to the official launch of our nonprofit, St. Joseph’s Convent Port-of-Spain Alumni Association, USA Incorporated. This holiday-themed reception-style event will feature light Caribbean foods, holiday music indigenous to Trinidad & Tobago and special addresses by key attendees. FREE |
DEC 8 Sun | Holidays at the Pearl Pop-Up Shop 2019, 12-6pm at Embassy of Haiti (2311 Massachusetts Ave NW). To celebrate the holiday season,the Embassy of Haiti invites you to “Holidays at The Pearl” Pop-Up Shop. Hosted by Bien Abyé, the weekend-long event will showcase exceptional products by Haitian entrepreneurs and artisans. Join us for a unique shopping experierence filled with fabulous merchandise while celebrating the holidays Haitian style. FREE |
Saturday, December 7, 2019 | |
DEC 7 Sat | SWEDISH HOLIDAY MARKET 2019 @ House of Sweden, 10am-5pm at House of Sweden (2900 K Street NW). This is by far the largest one-day event taking place at House of Sweden for the year. More than 1,500 people will attend the market during the day and watch the Lucia procession following the market at 5pm. Whether you want to buy someone a holiday gift or just eat Scandinavian treats -this is the Holiday Market! FREE |
DEC 7 Sat | Dupont Circle Holiday Pop-Up, 12-5pm at 9 Dupont Cir NW (west side of the Circle). Historic Dupont Circle Main Streets (HDCMS) presents the third annual holiday pop-up on Saturday, December 7th from 12:00-5:00 p.m. to promote shopping in greater Dupont Circle. This unique Holiday Pop-up event co-locates artists and makers in retail shops around Dupont Circle. FREE |
DEC 7 Sat | Holidays at the Pearl Pop-Up Shop 2019, 5-8pm at Embassy of Haiti (2311 Massachusetts Ave NW). To celebrate the holiday season,the Embassy of Haiti invites you to “Holidays at The Pearl” Pop-Up Shop. Hosted by Bien Abyé, the weekend-long event will showcase exceptional products by Haitian entrepreneurs and artisans. Join us for a unique shopping experierence filled with fabulous merchandise while celebrating the holidays Haitian style. FREE |
Friday, December 6, 2019 | |
DEC 6 Fri | Animezing!: Mirai, 6:30-8:30pm at Japan Information & Culture Center, Embassy of Japan (1150 18th Street Northwest, Suite 100). When four-year-old Kun meets his new baby sister, his world is turned upside down. Named Mirai (meaning “future”), the baby quickly wins the hearts of Kun’s entire family. As his mother returns to work, and his father struggles to run the household, Kun becomes increasingly jealous of baby Mirai… until one day he storms off into the garden, where he encounters strange guests from the past and future—including his sister Mirai, as a teenager. Together, Kun and teenage Mirai go on a journey through time and space, uncovering their family’s incredible story. But why did Mirai come from the future? FREE |
Thursday, December 5, 2019 | |
DEC 5 Thu | Winternational- 8th Annual Embassy Showcase, 11am-3pm at Ronald Reagan Building and International Trade Center (1300 Pennsylvania Ave NW). WTCDC presents Winternational, an exciting celebration showcasing the cultural and culinary traditions of Washington’s diplomatic community. This festival has the atmosphere of a bustling global marketplace with each embassy promoting their country through vibrant displays of visual art, food, handcrafts as well as travel and tourism exhibits. Free and open to the public, guests have the opportunity to travel the world and do some holiday shopping — all during the lunch hour! FREE |
DEC 5 Thu | OVERHEARD: A LIVE PODCAST RECORDING, 7:30-9pm at National Geographic Campus, Gilbert H. Grosvenor Auditorium (1600 M St NW). Join us for a special live recording event that brings National Geographic’s new podcast Overheard out from the studio and onto the stage. National Geographic senior editor and podcast host Peter Gwin invites audiences to tune in to the fascinating conversations overheard at National Geographic headquarters. Don’t miss the chance to go behind the scenes with an explorer on a mission to reveal the mysteries behind our big, bizarre, and beautiful world. $25 |
DEC 5 Thu | Latvian Film Club: Before The Day Breaks, 6-7:30pm at Embassy of Latvia to the USA (2306 Massachusetts Ave NW). Embassy of Latvia, in partnership with the National Film Center of Latvia, presents the Latvian Film Club – film series from June 2019 to May 2020. Most active movie goers will receive prizes in May 2020. Registration required via Eventbrite (free tickets). FREE |
DEC 5 Thu | A Conversation with Rose Gottemoeller, 5-7pm at Stimson Center (1211 Connecticut Avenue Northwest, #8th floor). Women In International Security and the Embassy of Liechtenstein hope you will join us for a conversation with Rose Gottemoeller on international security challenges in the 21st Century. Gottemoeller was the Deputy Secretary General of NATO from October 2016- October 2019. Previously, she was the Under Secretary for Arms Control and International Security at the US State Department and the chief US negotiator of the New Strategic Arms Reduction Treaty with the Russian Federation. We look forward to seeing you at this valuable and insightful conversation! FREE |
DEC 5 Thu | Bridging the Atlantic: Ireland’s Role in EU-US Relations After Brexit, 2-7pm at Healy Hall, Riggs Library (Georgetown University, 3700 O Street NW). Transatlantic relations are undergoing many changes with mounting uncertainties about the future of economic and diplomatic alliances and interactions. The disruptions occasioned by Brexit, trade disputes and the challenges to multilateral institutions, have raised the stakes in a complex realignment of relations. FREE |
DEC 5 Thu | Maria Perrotta – piano solo recital, 6-7:30pm at Italian Cultural Institute @ Embassy of Italy (3000 Whitehaven St, NW). Maria Perrotta came to the limelight in 2012. She performed J.S. Bach’s Goldberg Variations when she was nine months pregnant with an ambulance stationed outside the theatre in case she went into labor during the recital. Very few women in history had given a concert this far along in their pregnancy; one of them being Clara Schumann. The live performance, published on CD by Decca, received rave reviews: “A perfect blend of the lush pianism of Alexis Weissenberg and the laser-like focus of Glenn Gould”. FREE |
DEC 5 Thu | French identity politics with ICWA fellow Karina Piser, 12-1:30pm at Alliance Française (2142 Wyoming Avenue Northwest). As the rise of nationalist populism continues to define the political debate in Europe, France’s Emmanuel Macron has tried to steal a march on the far right by making immigration his new policy priority. But it’s far from clear his tactic of concessions will achieve the goal of defending centrist politics. FREE |
Wednesday, December 4, 2019 | |
DEC 4 Wed | THROUGH THE LENS: HIDDEN WORLDS, 7:30-9pm at National Geographic Campus, Gilbert H. Grosvenor Auditorium (1600 M St NW). As one of the first women field photographers to join National Geographic magazine, Jodi Cobb has developed an international following for her visually powerful work. She will present a retrospective of her decades-long, distinguished career as a photojournalist known for revealing hidden societies, from the lives of geisha in Japan to the world of human trafficking. $25 |
DEC 4 Wed | Brexit? Why Brexit?. Algunas consecuencias para España, 6:30-9:30pm at Embassy of Spain (2375 Pennsylvania Avenue Northwest). Para cerrar el ciclo de conferencias del CRE del año 2019 tenemos una invitada de lujo que nos hablará sobre un tema de gran actualidad. La Dra. Natividad Fernández Sola es la Distinguished Visiting professor, Cátedra Príncipe de Asturias, en la Edmund A. Walsh School of Foreign Service, Georgetown University. Profesora Jean Monnet y Catedrática de Derecho internacional público y relaciones internacionales en la Universidad de Zaragoza. Ha sido profesora también en las Universidades Sciences Sociales, Toulouse, en la Higher School of Economics (Moscow) y en Pantheon-Assas, Paris. Además fue Coordinadora del Área de Asuntos Estratégicos y de Seguridad del Ministerio de Defensa de España, 2009-2011. FREE |
DEC 4 Wed | The Future of Manufacturing: A Conversation with Italian Industry Leaders, 3:30-6:30pm at Embassy of Italy (3000 Whitehaven Street Northwest). Italy is the fourth largest economy of the EU (including UK) accounting on its own for about 11 per cent of the total output; it has the second largest manufacturing base in the EU (after Germany) it is strongly integrated in the EU production chain and it is one of the largest goods exporters. This workshop aims to bring together US and Italian industry leaders and to promote a discussion on the impact of emerging technologies on Manufacturing. FREE |
DEC 4 Wed | Science + Diplomacy = Science Diplomacy?, 6:30-9pm at Embassy of Austria (3524 International Court Northwest). The importance of the connection between science and diplomacy is increasing, as international relations between countries become more complex, and scientific endeavors aimed at solving global problems expand steadily. With that in mind, the Office of Science and Technology at the Embassy of Austria (OSTA Washington) in collaboration with the American Association for the Advancement of Sciences (AAAS) invites you to an evening discussion and networking reception: FREE |
Tuesday, December 3, 2019 | |
DEC 3 Tue | CONCERT | Clara Schumann’s Life and Love, 7-9pm at Embassy of Austria (3524 International Court, NW). On the occasion of Clara Schumann’s 200th anniversary in 2019, the acclaimed Austrian pianist and lecturer Elisabeth Eschwé has created a scenic piano recital: Staging Clara Schumann from her early childhood under the tutorial guidance of her father Friedrich Wieck, to the celebrated prodigy, secret fiancé and then wife of Robert Schumann, to a grief stricken mother and widow, and finally her years as internationally renowned pianist and lifelong friend of Johannes Brahms. FREE |
DEC 3 Tue | SECRETS OF THE BLUE ZONES KITCHEN, 6-8pm at National Geographic Campus (1600 M St NW). Building on decades of research, longevity expert and best-selling author Dan Buettner debuts his first cookbook—a blend of National Geographic photography, 100 recipes inspired by the Blue Zones, and the science that explains why certain foods make you healthy. Find out from Dan what makes these communities so special, then sample food and beverages from the innovative, life-affirming recipes featured in the book during a reception following the talk. $60 |
DEC 3 Tue | REALITY MARKETING: Content & Engagement In the Age of AR/VR, 5:30-8pm at Embassy of Italy (3000 Whitehaven Street Northwest). Augmented Reality and Virtual Reality: Are these just buzz words, or concepts that my business or nonprofit can use in our marketing? This panel will explore the rise of AR/VR, and highlight how leading companies and nonprofits are incorporating this technology into their marketing and communications campaigns. From interactive Snapchat lenses that engage customers, to immersive virtual reality films that inspire donors, AR and VR are unlocking new opportunities in the marketing communications field. FREE |
DEC 3 Tue | ENSALSATE, 6-7:30pm at Embassy of Colombia (1724 Massachusetts Avenue Northwest). Come and Enjoy a Virgin Canelazo! learn some salsa steps for your next party!!! FREE |
DEC 3 Tue | Hill Briefing: Russia, Libya, & the 2019 Libya Stabilization Act, 12-2pm at Russell Senate Office Building, Room 485 (2 Constitution Avenue Northeast). Join LAA on Capitol Hill for a briefing about Russia, Libya, and how the 2019 Libya Stabilization Act can address Libya’s political crisis. FREE |
DEC 3 Tue | Evening with Dana Pomerants-Mazurkevich, Holocaust survivor from Lithuania, 6:30-8:30pm at Lithuanian Embassy in Washington D.C. (2622 16th Street Northwest). The program will start as a panel discussion with Dana Pomerants-Mazurkevich, accompanied by experts from the US Holocaust Memorial Museum, followed by screening of the documentary “Sisters” (2016, Lithuania, 58 min) and a light reception. FREE |
Sunday, December 1, 2019 | |
DEC 1 Sun | A Charlie Brown Christmas with The Eric Byrd Trio, 3pm or 6:30pm at The Hamilton Live (600 14th St NW). For almost two decades, The Eric Byrd Trio (EBT), pianist/vocalist Eric Byrd, bassist Bhagwan Khalsa, and drummer Alphonso Young, Jr., have traveled the world as enthusiastic ambassadors of jazz. Rooted in swing and be-bop, The Trio also embraces gospel and the blues as core elements of their expansive performance style. $15-35 |
DEC 1 Sun | A Gift For Africa – The Year of Return, 50 Years for Sylvia, 6-10pm at Embassy of Ghana (3512 International Drive Northwest). The Year of Return, The Miss Africa Foundation in conjunction with #50YearsforSylvia are hosting an event to benefit young African Girls for the Sanitary Napkin Project and to celebrate the 50 year career of Sylvia Traymore Morrison, America’s First African American Comic/Impressionist in the history of this country. Come join us for an evening of pure amazement! $50-150 |
November 2019 |
Friday, November 29, 2019 | |
NOV 29 Fri | Zoolights Opens, 5-9pm (until January 1st) at Smithsonian’s National Zoo & Conservation Biology Institute (3001 Connecticut Ave., NW ). Join the thousands of visitors who make ZooLights, powered by Pepco, a part of their annual holiday tradition. A free event, ZooLights includes live music performances, tasty winter treats and plenty of opportunities for holiday shopping. More than 500,000 environmentally friendly LED lights transform the Zoo into a winter wonderland complete with two dazzling laser light shows set to music. And don’t forget to share your #DCZooLights experience on social media! FREE |
Saturday, November 23, 2019 | |
NOV 23 Sat | Beaujolais and Beyond Celebration 2019, 8pm-midnight at Embassy of France (4101 Reservoir Road Northwest). Enjoy unlimited Beaujolais Nouveau all night long, sample food from some of Washington’s best French restaurants, and dance the night away at The Wine Event Of The Year! $69 |
Thursday, November 21, 2019 | |
NOV 21 Thu | NAT GEO NIGHTS: EARTH INNOVATION, 5:30-8:30pm at National Geographic Campus (1600 M St NW). Hear from Microsoft and National Geographic AI for Earth Innovation grantees Lisa Mandle, Africa Flores, and Heather J. Lynch about how they are harnessing big data, advanced computing, and machine learning to help create a more sustainable future for us all. $20 |
NOV 21 Thu | Latvian Film Club: Eight Stars, 6-8pm at Embassy of Latvia to the USA (2306 Massachusetts Ave NW). This film tells about the most striking and tragic phenomenon during the development of the self-awareness of the Latvian nation – the Latvian Riflemen. The first Daugavgrīva regiment, the second Riga, third Kurland, fifth Semigallian, sixth Tukums, seventh Bauska and eighth Valmiera regiments of Latvian Riflemen – this was Latvia before its statehood. The film is a historically chronological study beginning with the formation of the Riflemen battalions and their first battles until the end of the Civil War in Russia, when a large part of the Riflemen returned home to the recently established state of Latvia. This is a story about common people challenged by the Big Epoch that determined their lives. FREE |
NOV 21 Thu | Ambassador Insider Series – Finland / European Union, 6-9pm at Embassy of Finland (3301 Massachusetts Avenue NW). Trump, trade, Iran, China, Russia, climate change, populism, migration and aging. These are just some of the urgent issues of the day that we’ll be discussing at a special Ambassador Insider Series (AIS) on November 21, at the Finnish Embassy featuring European Union Ambassador Stavros Lambrinidis and Finnish Ambassador Kirsti Kauppi, whose country currently holds the rotating presidency of the EU. FREE |
Wednesday, November 20, 2019 | |
NOV 20 Wed | Trans-Atlantic LGBT Business Dialogue, 3-5pm at House of Sweden (2900 K Street Northwest). This panel discussion and networking reception brings together business representatives from Sweden and the US to exchange ideas on corporate and economic relationships from the perspective of both business cultures. FREE |
Tuesday, November 19, 2019 | |
NOV 19 Tue | SHARKS, 7:30-9pm at National Geographic Campus, Gilbert H. Grosvenor Auditorium (1600 M St NW). Take an awe-inspiring 3D journey to the world’s shark hot spots in Costa Rica, Mexico, and the Bahamas with National Geographic Explorer and Emmy-winning director of photography Filipe DeAndrade. Get daringly close to these important apex predators—and experience the unnerving contrast between flourishing habitats where they’re present and unhealthy ecosystems where they’re not. $35 |
NOV 19 Tue | Bread and Roses: Water Rising (film), 6-8pm at Busboys and Poets (Takoma) (235 Carroll Street Northwest). Hope and change in Bolivia in an era of water privatization. Filmed entirely in Bolivia, the film shares intimate portraits of people living in a ramshackle city where, despite an abundance of freshwater, they struggle for the right to access clean, safe and affordable water. FREE |
NOV 19 Tue | Mujeres de Cine: The Wild Season, 6:45-9pm at Former Residence of the Ambassadors of Spain (2801 16th St NW). Discover the full program of 2018 Mujeres de Cine Film Series in Washington DC, presented by the Cultural Office of the Embassy of Spain in collaboration with the National Museum of Women in the Arts and AFI Silver Theatre. FREE |
Monday, November 18, 2019 | |
NOV 18 Mon | La Maison Française of the French Embassy, 7-9pm at La Maison Française of the French Embassy (4101 Reservoir Rd NW, Washington). Paul Sanchez est revenu! (2018), by Patricia Mazuy will be screened at the French Embassy on Monday, November 18 at 7 pm. Organized by Film at Lincoln Center in collaboration with the Cultural Services of the French Embassy, NY and Unifrance. Thanks to Florence Almozini and Maddie Whittle, Film at Lincoln Center; Adeline Monzier, Unifrance; Amelie Garin-Davet, Cultural Services of the French Embassy NY. $5+ |
Sunday, November 17, 2019 | |
NOV 17 Sun | Catherine Wethington in Recital with Wei-Han Wu and Troy Paolantonio, 3-6pm at Ambassade de France / Embassy of France (4101 Reservoir Road Northwest). This delightful Sunday afternoon recital is presented by rising American soprano, Catherine Wethington, accompanied by Wei-Han Wu on the piano and with guest artist, Troy Paolantonio, flautist and member of the United States Army Field Band. Together, they will perform a collection of four songs that evoke the sounds of nature, including Handel’s “Sweet Bird”, Delibes’ “Le Rossignol”, David’s “Charmant oiseaux”, and Benedict’s “The Gypsy and the Bird”. Also featured will be the “Three Browning Songs” by Amy Beach, America’s first successful female composer of large-scale art music, as well as a collection of songs by Stephen Foster, who is known as the father of American song-writing. The recital will end with a few wonderful surprises in the form of popular arias from the American and Italian repertoire. $30 |
Saturday, November 16, 2019 | |
NOV 16 Sat | Vince Ebert: Sexy Science, 7-8pm at National Academy of Sciences (2101 Constitution Avenue NW Auditorium). SEXY SCIENCE: Serious Humor is a witty and inspiring performance about skeptical thinking, fake news, the secret of German cars, and the important question: Do strippers in the southern hemisphere turn around the pole in the opposite direction? FREE |
Friday, November 15, 2019 | |
NOV 15 Fri | XII Annual Charity Wine Tasting, 6:30-8:30pm at Embassy of Argentina (1600 New Hampshire Avenue Northwest). Enjoy the best Argentine wines paired with delicious hors d’oeuvre, and help us fund an education project in Argentina, one sip at a time! $50+ |
Wednesday, November 13, 2019 | |
NOV 13 Wed | Film Screening & Discussion on Baltic Victims of the Soviet & Nazi Regimes, 6:30-9:30pm at U.S. Capitol Visitor Center (First Street Northeast). Please join us on Wednesday, November 13 for a Discussion on the Baltic Victims of the Soviet and Nazi Regimes, featuring an exclusive viewing of the film Ashes in the Snow. FREE |
Tuesday, November 12, 2019 | |
NOV 12 Tue | FROM THE ARCHIVE: UNTOLD BETHLEHEM, 6-8pm at National Geographic Campus (1600 M St NW). How can historic photographs of Bethlehem help piece together the city’s 11,000-year-old history, offering new perspectives on its past, present, and future? In an intimate, interactive, and small-group setting, oral historian and National Geographic Explorer Yazan Kopty and National Geographic senior archivist Sara Manco will share how connecting community elders, cultural heritage experts, and field researchers can reveal new layers of knowledge. $50 |
NOV 12 Tue | Trade, Cooperation, and Energy Security with the Chilean Embassy, 12:30-1:30pm at Johns Hopkins SAIS – Rome Auditorium (1619 Massachusetts Avenue NW, Rome 812). Deputy Chief of Mission, Carlos Móran, and diplomats Matīas Pinto, Head of the Economic Department, and Pablo Solar, Diplomat in charge of climate change, will be speaking about the Asian-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) and the United Nations Climate Change Conference, COP25, which will be hosted in Chile later this year. They will delve into a conversation about the importance of economic cooperation and how nations are tackling the issue of climate change, among other things. FREE |
NOV 12 Tue | Global Education Conference, 8am-4pm at Embassy of France (4101 Reservoir Road NW). In November 2019, we are hosting an all-day Global Education Conference to convene embassy representatives, the private sector, universities, think tanks, U.S. government, international multi-lateral organizations and other educational institutions to discuss the latest developments in education and, specifically, the issues that are critical to foreign students coming to the United States and their foreign governments, which have a vested interest in finding top educational opportunities for their nationals. Among the myriad of topics we will examine are future education trends, including the skills needed to adapt to a 21st-century world, as well as other pertinent political developments affecting the field. FREE |
NOV 12 Tue | WOMEN WHO JAZZ: Maria Pia De Vito, 6-7:30pm at Italian Cultural Institute @ Embassy of Italy (3000 Whitehaven St, NW). Italian singer Maria Pia De Vito is one of the leading improvising vocalists in Europe. She studied operatic and contemporary singing, piano, percussion and ethnic polyphony before turning to jazz. Testament to her incredible versatility – from scat singing to human beatboxing – De Vito’s performances featured artists such as Joe Zawinul, Michael Brecker, John Taylor, Rita Marcotulli, Paolo Fresu, Norma Winstone, the Art Ensemble of Chicago, Dave Liebman and Rama Mani. FREE |
Monday, November 11, 2019 | |
NOV 11 Mon | Tribute to Komitas’ 150th Anniversary, 7:30-10:30pm at Embassy of France (La Maison Française) (4101 Reservoir Road Northwest). The concert will honor Komitas’ legacy by honoring his musical achievements and contribution to the promotion and preservation of Armenian culture. We will seek to extend the impact of that legacy to today’s Armenia. $35 |
Saturday, November 9, 2019 | |
NOV 9 Sat | Tested Innocence -Book Launch, 4-6pm at Embassy of Haiti (2311 Massachusetts Avenue Northwest). Thanks You are warmly invited to join me on Saturday, November 9 to help celebrate the official launch of my exciting new book, Tested Innocence. I wrote my memoir to share the path that I have traveled to help others become their own best friends sooner in their lives, through self-love and acceptance. FREE |
Friday, November 8, 2019 | |
NOV 8 Fri | EXPLORER TRIVIA NIGHT, 5:30-8:30pm at National Geographic Campus (1600 M St NW). We’re partnering with District Trivia for a mind-bending night of National Geographic–inspired questions on geography, exploration, and more. Test your world knowledge, hear from National Geographic Explorers, and play for prizes. Prove your geo-smarts by competing against other teams and our explorers in five rounds of play. $10 |
Thursday, November 7, 2019 | |
NOV 7 Thu | 2019 Hunger Free Communities Summit, 8am-Friday 5pm at University of the District of Columbia (4200 Connecticut Avenue Northwest ). The goals of the 2019 Hunger Free Communities Summit are to celebrate and promote community-based solutions to hunger. We will accomplish this by highlighting effective methods for reducing community food insecurity; sharing best practices and resources; demonstrating effective multi-sector collaborations; and building skills among practitioners. $160 |
NOV 7 Thu | Il vizio della speranza (The Vice of Hope) by Edoardo de Angelis, 6-8pm at Italian Cultural Institute @ Embassy of Italy (3000 Whitehaven St, NW). Two years after presenting Indivisible at the Toronto Film Festival, Italian filmmaker Edoardo de Angelis comes back with Il Vizio della Speranza (The Vice of Hope), a stunning neorealist drama with a cherry of magical realism on top. The film is a collaboration between de Angelis and his real wife Pina Turco, who plays the leading role, as the couple put their softness of new parents to use by creating a picture of hope out of drab strokes of misery. The movie was nominated for 8 Nastri D’Argento and 3 David di Donatello, Italy’s most important film awards. FREE |
Wednesday, November 6, 2019 | |
NOV 6 Wed | Film Preview: Havel Speaking, Can You Hear Me?, 6-8pm at Embassy of Czech Republic (3900 Spring of Freedom Street Northwest). Director Petr Jančárek will present a preview of his new documentary Havel Speaking, Can You Hear Me? on November 6, 2019, at 6 pm, followed by a panel discussion with distinguished guests. The film captures the public and private moments of the last three years of former Czech President Václav Havel’s life.In the film, Havel travels the world, directs his feature film Leaving, and produces concerts for stars like Joan Baez and Lou Reed. Jančárek shows Havel‘s life journey as an incredible road movie, covering his fight for human rights and dignity, but also his struggle with time running out on his own life. Delve into the life of an extraordinary leader and enter into the discussion about how his life can continue to serve as an example for today’s generation. FREE |
NOV 6 Wed | Mona Khademi’s talk about the history of Alice Pike Barney Studio House, 6-8pm at Embassy of Latvia to the USA (2306 Massachusetts Ave NW). The building (2306 Massachusetts Avenue, NW, Washington, DC) where the Embassy of Latvia resides was originally built for Alice Pike Barney, artist, playwright, civic leader and philanthropist in 1903. The building known as Studio House became a ‘meeting place for wit and wisdom, genius and talent, which fine material is leavened by fashionable folk, who would like to be a bit Bohemian,…’ Born in Ohio in 1857, Alice Barney dedicated her life in Washington DC to the support and promotion of the arts and held regular artist salons in Studio House. FREE |
NOV 6 Wed | AJOYO, 7-9pm at Embassy of France (4101 Reservoir Rd NW). More than music, it’s a joyful ceremony, a fuller experience bringing musicians and audience closer together. AJOYO chants in the name of Tony Allen, Oum Khalsoum, Charlie Parker and Donnie Hathaway. Stomping towards you like a dancer, arms open, horns, bell and bass interwoven like the fabric of a ceremonial dress, AJOYO speaks the language of the talking drum with a New York accent. FREE |
Tuesday, November 5, 2019 | |
NOV 5 Tue | Oceans, The Mystery of the Missing Plastic, 7-9pm at Embassy of France (4101 Reservoir Rd., NW). As part of the Films Across Borders: Stories of Water series, the French Embassy is proud to present a screening of Oceans, The Mystery of the Missing Plastic. FREE |
Monday, November 4, 2019 | |
NOV 4 Mon | The Rise and Fall of “Good Governance” Promotion, 6-8:30pm at Embassy of Canada to the United States (501 Pennsylvania Avenue Northwest). Alina Mungiu-Pippidi is a policy scientist who chairs the European Research Center for Anticorruption and State-Building (ERCAS) at the Hertie School of Governance in Berlin, where she holds the chair in Democracy Studies. A Romanian by birth, she created and chaired for many years the Romanian Academic Society, the country’s leading think tank, and the Coalition for a Clean Romania, an anti-corruption alliance. She also served in 1996 as the first anticommunist news director of Romanian public broadcasting. FREE |
Sunday, November 3, 2019 | |
NOV 3 Sun | Kids Euro Festival, 2-5pm at Embassy of Finland (3301 Massachusetts Avenue Northwest). Finland, as the Presidency of the Council of the European Union, will be hosting a special event during the Kids Euro Festival 2019. Come and enjoy live performances such as dance, theatre and storytelling from Finland, Estonia and Hungary. Wonderful “Moominvalley” TV episodes will be screened. There will be activities for children of all ages including face painting, singing games and a playing corner with toys, books and drawing. Food and refreshments will be served. FREE |
Saturday, November 2, 2019 | |
NOV 2 Sat | Festival of Champagne! Grand Tasting (November 2), 1:30-5pm at Ambassade de France / Embassy of France (4101 Reservoir Road Northwest). Join Schneider’s as we honor our 70th anniversary with a celebration of the wines of Champagne. Discover 80+ Champagnes from the top houses as well as small grower-producers in our Grand Tasting. Enjoy delectable cuisine expertly prepared by Le Cafe Descartes, meet the winemakers, and get carried away by a sea of fines bulles. $100 |
Friday, November 1, 2019 | |
NOV 1 Fri | Halloween and Toussaint Ball At The Embassy of France, 8:30-midnight at Embassy of France (4101 Reservoir Road Northwest). In France people commemorate their dead on the 1st of November, locally known as “Toussaint” – which is the contraction of “Tous les Saints”, meaning “All the Saints” in English. The night between the 31st of October and Toussaint’s day is Halloween night and children dressed as ghosts, skeletons, witches, Frankenstein monsters, vampires or mummies put into action a French adaptation of the American trick or treat : “des bonbons ou des farces” (candies or pranks). Adults party the night away. $69 |
NOV 1 Fri | 2019 WITA-RegistrarCorp FDA Bootcamp, 8:30am-noon at Ronald Reagan Building and International Trade Center (1300 Pennsylvania Avenue NW). Join regulatory consulting firm Registrar Corp for an intensive 4-hour “Boot Camp” on U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) regulations for food and beverages as well as pharmaceutical products. Learn about issues such as FSMA, FDA food facility inspections, and labeling regulations for food, beverages, and pharmaceuticals from a leading provider of FDA compliance assistance. $75+ |
October 2019 |
Thursday, October 31, 2019 | |
OCT 31 Thu | French Embassy Halloween Dance Soiree: French Wine, Parisian Desserts, 7-10:30pm at Embassy of France in the United States (4101 Reservoir Road Northwest). Join us on your own or with friends, to celebrate Halloween at the French Embassy with an evening of music, French wine, Parisian desserts & dancing! Don’t miss this rare opportunity to enjoy a night of dancing at the French Embassy as you celebrate Halloween with other ghosts, goblins, politicians and other scary creatures! $35 |
Wednesday, October 30, 2019 | |
OCT 30 Wed | Research at the NIH: the Italian contribution, 9:30am-3pm at Embassy of Italy (3000 Whitehaven Street Northwest). This event brings together few of the most renown Italian scientists that distinguished themselves for the excellent career at the NIH. While elucidating the state of art of their research and the relative future perspective they will share the key factors of their successful career as well as their personal suggestions to young investigators FREE |
OCT 30 Wed | CONCERT: Violons Tziganes, 7-9pm at La Maison Francaise at the French Embassy (4101 Reservoir Rd, NW). Young French musicians, members of the band “Violons Tziganes de Cannes”, will perform an international Gypsy repertoire. Q&A session with the artists will follow the performance. CDs are available for sale on the day of the concert. FREE |
OCT 30 Wed | A Celebration of American Art and Innovation, 5:30-8pm at U.Group Dupont (1800 Massachusetts Avenue Northwest). Join U.Group and leaders at the crossroads of art, politics, and innovation for an evening in celebration of America’s most prominent artists, and a viewing of an unprecedented collection of original prints and photography from the collection of the Foundation for Art and Preservation in Embassies (FAPE). This singular collection includes works by Jasper Johns, Cindy Sherman, Roy Lichtenstein, Vija Celmins, Carrie Mae Weems, Chuck Close, Jeff Koons, Mary Lee Bendolph, Frank Stella, and many others all on display at U.Group. FREE |
Tuesday, October 29, 2019 | |
OCT 29 Tue | COCKTAIL AT THE EMBASSY OF SPAIN – BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES FAIR, 6-8pm at Embajada de España (2375 Pennsylvania Avenue Northwest). We would be pleased to invite you to the cocktail we are holding at The Embassy of Spain due to the event Business Opportunities Fair. FREE |
OCT 29 Tue | EXPEDITION EARTH, 7:30-9pm at National Geographic Campus, Gilbert H. Grosvenor Auditorium (1600 M St NW). Award-winning VR and 360 filmmakers Max Salomon and Malvina Martin will guide you on a sweeping virtual reality expedition around the world—and beyond—taking you under the sea with leopard seals, to the tops of giant sequoia trees, through the sky with eagles, and even into space. $35 |
OCT 29 Tue | Latvian Film Club: Grandpa More Dangerous Than Computer, 6-8pm at Embassy of Latvia to the USA (2306 Massachusetts Ave NW). Film is part of the Kids Euro Festival organized by the EU Delegation to the USA. Embassy of Latvia, in partnership with the National Film Center of Latvia, presents the Latvian Film Club – film series from June 2019 to May 2020. Most active movie goers will receive prizes in May 2020. Registration required via Eventbrite (free tickets). FREE |
OCT 29 Tue | LEO DA VINCI: MISSION MONA LISA, 6-7:30pm at Italian Cultural Institute @ Embassy of Italy (3000 Whitehaven St, NW ). Now in its 12th year, Kids Euro Festival is one of the largest performing arts festivals for children in America, bringing Europe’s most talented children’s entertainers to the DC metro area each fall for two weeks of free performances, concerts, workshops, movies, storytelling, puppetry, dance, magic, and cinema. With programs both for the general public and for school groups, more than 10,000 DC-area children and their families enjoy Kids Euro Festival programs each year. FREE |
OCT 29 Tue | Minutes to Die Documentary Screening and Reception, 6-9pm at Jack Morton Auditorium (805 21st Street Northwest). An estimated 138,000 lives are lost each year from snakebites, according the World Health Organization, with three times more suffering from lifelong disfigurement, amputations and mental health issues. Snakebite has long been considered one of the world’s most ignored global health issues. FREE |
Monday, October 28, 2019 | |
OCT 28 Mon | THEATER PERFORMANCE | Emilie Flöge / Beloved Muse, 7-10pm at Embassy of Austria (3524 International Court, NW). Emilie Flöge (1874-1952), reformist fashion designer, who ran a hugely successful fashion salon; she was also life companion to Austrian painter Gustav Klimt and an integral part of Vienna’s fin de siècle art movement. Those are the facts, but who was Emilie Flöge really? Beloved Muse re-imagines the part of Emilie’s life that she deliberately burnt, and rescues a radical and extraordinary woman from the ashes. Georg Buxhofer accompanies the captivating performance on his bass guitar underpinning the thoughts of this exceptional woman. FREE |
OCT 28 Mon | A French- American Jazz Concert, 7-9pm at Embassy of France- La Maison Francaise (4101 Reservoir Road Northwest). Join DC Jazz Festival at our annual Fall concert- hosted at the renowned Embassy of France! Performances feature: 2019 DC JazzPrix winners- Ernest Turner Trio, and special performance by french group O.A.S.I.S. $25 |
Sunday, October 27, 2019 | |
OCT 27 Sun | LEYA Kickoff BBQ, 4-6:30pm at Ambassador’s Residence (2841 McGill Terrace Northwest). Are you a student in the DC metro area? Come and join the Lebanese Embassy Youth Association (LEYA) for our free kickoff BBQ at the Ambassador’s residence! Food and dabke will be provided! FREE |
OCT 27 Sun | FILM: Sweden on the Screen Fall Program, 2-4pm at House of Sweden (2900 K Street Northwest). The Embassy’s film series #SwedenontheScreen continues on select Sundays at 2 PM in House of Sweden. In conjunction with our exhibition “Swedish Dads”, our film series this Fall will also reflect on the theme of gender equality, parental leave and men as caregivers by portraying films on fathers and fatherhood. FREE |
Friday, October 25, 2019 | |
OCT 25 Fri | NIGHT OF THE LIVING ZOO, 7-10:30pm at Smithsonian’s National Zoo & Conservation Biology Institute (3001 Connecticut Ave., NW ). Prepare to witness death-defying acts and amazing oddities at Friends of the National Zoo’s annual adults-only Halloween party, Night of the Living Zoo, sponsored by Groupon. Ghouls and goblins will enjoy craft beer, fare from popular D.C. food trucks, a spooktacular costume contest, and performance artists while dancing to music at the DJ dance party. It’s a wicked night of fun that would be scary to miss! TBD |
OCT 25 Fri | Tosca’s Kiss, 7-10pm at Embassy of Italy (3000 Whitehaven Street Northwest). FREE |
OCT 25 Fri | A Night in Havana – Dance the night away to a Latin band with salsa lessons, 7-10pm at The Embassy Row Hotel (2015 Massachusetts Avenue Northwest). As you meet other guests, enjoy Mojitos, Cuba Libre, and other hand-crafted signature cocktails available for purchase. Experience an unforgettable evening of networking and socializing with sounds of Havana as you dance to a Latin band. Join us at 7:00 PM to relax and meet other guests as we show you how to dance salsa or join us after 8:00 PM to dance to our Latin band playing sounds of Havana. $25 |
OCT 25 Fri | CONCERT | Jazz Meets Austria, 7-9pm at Embassy of Austria (3524 International Court, NW). Austrian trumpet gem Franz Hackl, who is a fixture of New York’s jazz scene, assembles for this special occasion three fellow Austrian musicians and a piano virtuoso from the US. He will be joined on stage by drum-whiz Peter Kronreif, bass phenomenon Stephan Kondert, a.k.a. SK, Dennis Brandner—masterly on the saxophone, and classic as well as jazz pianist Pete Drungle. All musicians are based in NYC and have collaborated on various projects before, but never performed together as a group. Thus we are delighted to host this special night full of rapidly evolving, spontaneous tunes as well as improvised and fresh melodies. It will be a night to be remembered! FREE |
OCT 25 Fri | Il Bacio di Tosca, a film by Daniel Schmid, 6-9pm at Italian Cultural Institute @ Embassy of Italy (3000 Whitehaven St, NW). For the closing event of this year’s Settimana della Lingua Italiana, please join the Embassy of Italy, the Italian Cultural Institute and the Embassy of Switzerland to the United States for a special screening of Tosca’s Kiss by Daniel Schimd, restored to its full glory for Dustin Hoffman by the Cinémathèque Suisse on the occasion of the film’s 30th anniversary. FREE |
Thursday, October 24, 2019 | |
OCT 24 Thu | VANISHING: PHOTO ARK, 7:30-9pm at National Geographic Campus, Gilbert H. Grosvenor Auditorium (1600 M St NW). Celebrated National Geographic photojournalist Joel Sartore continues his Photo Ark quest to photograph all species under human care. He’ll share indelible images and stories from the vivid pages of his new National Geographic book, Vanishing, inviting us to learn about species at risk and how we can help protect them. $25 |
OCT 24 Thu | Embassy of Georgia Dinner Reception & Celebration of Georgian Culture, 7-9pm at Embassy of Georgia (1824 R Street Northwest). The International Club of DC, with the cooperation of the Embassy of Georgia, cordially requests the pleasure of your company for an enchanting evening of Georgian culture, cuisine, and wine at the Embassy of Georgia to celebrate the holidays! Join us on your own or with friends for a wonderful opportunity to discover Georgia, a land of endless wonder and natural beauty. $65 |
OCT 24 Thu | Opening event Photo Exhibition”The Magic of Finnish Forest”by Konsta Punkka, 5:30-8:30pm at Embassy of Finland (3301 Massachusetts Avenue Northwest). Most well-known for his wildlife portraits, Konsta has spent years to get up-close and personal with the wildlife living in the forests and nature nearby. After weeks in the field, animals start to see him as part of the environment. Capturing the souls of the animals and their thoughts inspires Konsta to go out every day to see the nature’s miracles. In this exhibition, you can find Konsta’s favorite work from the past five years, capturing the beauty of Finland. Come and enjoy his beautiful wildlife and nature photos. FREE |
OCT 24 Thu | Everything is Palpitating: Rodolfo Abularach in the AMA, 6-8pm at Art Museum of the Americas (201 18th Street NW). The OAS AMA | Art Museum of the Americas and the Permanent Mission of Guatemala to the OAS present Everything is Palpitating: Rodolfo Abularach in the Art Museum of the Americas (1959-2019), a survey of the work of the Guatemalan master curated by Valia Garzón and Guillermo Monsanto, culling from works in the AMA’s collection as well as private and public collections of various regions. From 1957, when AMA’s founding director José Gómez Sicre acquired several Abularach pieces for its collection, the artist has been prominently interwoven within the institution’s history, as well as those of Guatemalan and Latin American art in a broader sense. This exhibition is an opportunity to gather one of the larger samplings of Abularach’s works representing 60 years of his output. This showcases not only the artist’s impact on the direction of art of the hemisphere in the 1950s-1970s, but the role that AMA has played in its development. FREE |
Wednesday, October 23, 2019 | |
OCT 23 Wed | Benefit Reception for Capital Clubhouse at the New Zealand Embassy, 6:30-10pm at Embassy of New Zealand (37 Observatory Circle, NW). $250 |
OCT 23 Wed | Encuentro del Embajador con la comunidad española, 5-8pm at Embassy of Spain (2375 Pennsylvania Avenue Northwest). El Embajador de España, D. Santiago Cabanas hablará a la comunidad española sobre la nueva Sección Consular. Tras la presentación se ofrecerá una copa de vino y se proyectarán los nuevos vídeos de España Global. FREE |
OCT 23 Wed | The Secrets of Traviata, A talk by Maestro Speranza Scappucci, 6-8pm at Italian Cultural Institute @ Embassy of Italy (3000 Whitehaven St, NW). Revolutionary, controversial, lashing the bourgeois society: this and much more is La Traviata, one of Giuseppe Verdi’s most celebrated operas. Maestro Speranza Scappucci, among the first and most acclaimed women conductors in the world, returns to Washington DC to recount the story of Violetta. Performing some of the Traviata’s famous arias at the piano, she will show the connection between the music and the libretto and unveil the secrets of an opera that represents a highlight of Italian culture in the world. FREE |
OCT 23 Wed | Cocktail Reception with Colombian Ambassador to Celebrate Restore Mass Ave, 6:30-8:30pm at Residence of the Colombian Ambassador (1520 20th Street NW). Join the Colombian Ambassador, His Excellency Francisco Santos Calderón, for a lively evening celebrating Restore Mass Ave’s work planting trees on Embassy Row. $75 |
Tuesday, October 22, 2019 | |
OCT 22 Tue | SCREENING: Dior and I by Frédéric Tcheng, 7-10pm at La Maison Française @ the Embassy of France (4101 Reservoir Rd NW). As part of the film series So French, so Fashion! the Cultural Services of the French Embassy presents a screening of the documentary Dior and I. “I have an idea but it’s very extreme.” In April 2012, Belgian fashion designer Raf Simons is announced as the new creative director at Christian Dior. He has eight weeks to create from scratch, a brand new Haute Couture Fall-Winter 2012 collection. Focusing on the 1950s, Raf Simons played with some of Christian Dior’s famous silhouettes, such as the Bar jacket, to create a line with a modern, yet classic feel. FREE |
OCT 22 Tue | Istorya-DC 2019 Symposium, 6:30-8pm at Philippine Embassy in Washington DC, USAObserving the 75th anniversary of Gen. Douglas MacArthur landing in Leyte from the Filipino perspective. More information at http://www.rmcacas.foundation/the-istorya-dc-symposium.html FREE |
Monday, October 21, 2019 | |
OCT 21 Mon | Meet Author Helena Janeczek, winner of the 2018 Premio Strega, 6-8pm at Italian Cultural Institute @ Embassy of Italy (3000 Whitehaven St, NW). On the occasion of the release in the United States of The Girl with the Leica by Europa Editions, the Embassy of Italy and the Italian Cultural Institute in Washington DC are pleased to invite you for a presentation of the book by Helena Janeczek, winner of the 2018 Premio Strega – Italy’s most prestigious literary prize. FREE |
OCT 21 Mon | Ismo Leikola, 6-9pm at Embassy of Finland (3301 Massachusetts Avenue Northwest). Stand upin suomalainen legenda Ismo Leikola saapuu keikalle Suomen suurlähetystöön Washington D.C.:hen. Kyseessä on Ismon tulevan Suomen kiertueen ennakkonäytös. Moneen kertaan palkittu Ismo voitti arvostetun amerikkalaisen komediaklubin Laugh Factoryn “Funniest Person in the World” -kilpailun 2014. Ismo on myös ensimmäisenä suomalaisena ollut mukana Conan O’Brien Show’ssa vuonna 2018. Leikola on keikkaillut komediaklubeilla ympäri maailmaa, Euroopan lisäksi mm. Aasiassa, Australiassa, Uudessa Seelannissa, Kanadassa sekä Yhdysvalloissa. Hän asuu tällä hetkellä Los Angelesissa Los Angelesissa ja keikkailee ympäri Yhdysvaltoja. FREE |
OCT 21 Mon | Dutch Drinks DC, Bimonthly Happy Hour, 6:30-8:30pm at Fado Irish Pub (808 7th Street Northwest). Please join us – DC Dutch, the Netherlands Embassy, the Netherland-America Foundation, the Netherlands America Chamber of Commerce for the Washington Metro Area, BrettonWoodsNL, Dutch District Drinks, and the Baltimore-Rotterdam Sister City Committee – for our bimonthly happy hour at a NEW location: Fado Irish Pub in downtown DC. FREE |
OCT 21 Mon | Concert: Classical Duo Marek Švejkar and Lenka Korbelová, 6-8pm at Embassy of the Czech RepublicIn a special concert leading up to Czech National Day, the Embassy of the Czech Republic will present the classical duo Marek Švejkar (clarinet) and Lenka Korbelová (piano) on October 21, 2019, at 6 pm. For the last nine years, the duo has performed a wide range of classical music from the Baroque era to the present. The concert will include works by Bohuslav Martinů, Zdeněk Fibich, LuigiBassi, and Charles-Maria Widow. Enjoy an evening of classical music at the Czech Embassy. FREE |
Sunday, October 20, 2019 | |
OCT 20 Sun | Boo at the Zoo, 5:30-8:30pm at Smithsonian’s National Zoo & Conservation Biology Institute (3001 Connecticut Ave., NW ). With more than 40 treat stations, animal demonstrations, decorated trails and opportunities to learn about some seriously spooky animals, this frightfully fun evening is a magical time for the whole family. FREE |
Saturday, October 19, 2019 | |
OCT 19 Sat | Boo at the Zoo, 5:30-8:30pm at Smithsonian’s National Zoo & Conservation Biology Institute (3001 Connecticut Ave., NW ). With more than 40 treat stations, animal demonstrations, decorated trails and opportunities to learn about some seriously spooky animals, this frightfully fun evening is a magical time for the whole family. FREE |
OCT 19 Sat | Nana’s Project First Annual Fundraising Gala, 5-10pm at Embassy of Ghana (3512 International Drive Northwest). Please join Nana’s Project, a registered 501(c) 3 non-profit as we host our very first Annual Gala in hopes to raise enough money to re-build Gyaha , a hospital that serves 5 commnunites in the Eastern Region of Ghana. Currently, Gyaha suffers from many difficulties such as: sanitation, roofing issues, bat infestations and much more that prohibits staff from providing quality patient care. Our mission is to turn this facility into an environment that is safe, clean and honorable to both the patients and staff. We hope to see you there as we come together to make an a difference in the lives of thousands for many years to come. $35+ |
Friday, October 18, 2019 | |
OCT 18 Fri | Boo at the Zoo, 5:30-8:30pm at Smithsonian’s National Zoo & Conservation Biology Institute (3001 Connecticut Ave., NW ). With more than 40 treat stations, animal demonstrations, decorated trails and opportunities to learn about some seriously spooky animals, this frightfully fun evening is a magical time for the whole family. FREE |
OCT 18 Fri | STABLE Grand Opening Soiree, 6-11:30pm at STABLE (336 Randolph Place NE). Be the first to see the new 10,000 sq ft art space completed including STABLE’s inaugural exhibition curated by Dr. Jordan Amirkhani. This exhibition will exclusively feature STABLE artists; it’s the perfect time to get to know these incredible creators! Come see how we are so much more than studios at this exclusive cocktail followed by an all-out dance party! $300 |
Thursday, October 17, 2019 | |
OCT 17 Thu | NAT GEO NIGHTS: EDGE OF EXISTENCE, 5:30-8:30pm at National Geographic Campus (1600 M St NW). National Geographic Photo Ark EDGE Fellows Jamal Galves, Marina Rivero, Jonathan Phu, and Moumita Chakraborty are working across the globe to protect some of their regions’ most at-risk animals featured in the National Geographic Photo Ark. Learn how they’re working to bring manatees, tapirs, green turtles, and red pandas back from the edge of existence. $20 |
OCT 17 Thu | Documentary: King Skate, 6-8pm at Embassy of the Czech Republic (3900 Spring of Freedom Street Northwest). The Czech Embassy will screen the documentary King Skate on October 17, 2019, at 6 pm, which garnered the Czech Lion Award for Best Documentary of 2018. Under communist Czechoslovakia, skateboarding was seen as a ‘capitalist sport.’ For the few who dared to ride, it was a revolutionary form of the search for freedom, protest, and a way to connect with the Western world. The film brings new light to this phenomenon through remarkable amateur archival footage, official television broadcasting from the 1970s and ‘80s, and current interviews with the skateboarders who over thirty years ago thrived on adrenaline and nonconformity under the authoritarian regime. (Directed by Šimon Šifránek, 2018, 80 min., Czech with English subtitles). FREE |
OCT 17 Thu | ArteCinema: International Festival of Films on Contemporary Art, 6-8pm at Italian Cultural Institute @ Embassy of Italy (3000 Whitehaven St, NW). Held annually during the month of October in Naples, Italy, ArteCinema: International Festival of Films on Contemporary Art was first established in 1996. Filmmakers, artists, scholars, curators, and the general public assemble from all parts of the world for four days to view, converse, and debate the works. This two-part program, organized in association with the National Gallery of Art, comprises two films from previous festivals—one on Italian artist Piero Manzoni, the other on American artist Louise Bourgeois. Filmmaker Andrea Bettinetti, director of Piero Manzoni, Artista, will discuss his film-making process with Margaret Parsons, Head of film programs at National Gallery of Art. FREE |
OCT 17 Thu | Embassy of Montenegro Dinner Reception with the Ambassador of Montenegro, 6:30-9pm at Embassy of Montenegro (1610 New Hampshire Avenue Northwest). We cordially requests the pleasure of your company for an enchanting evening of Montenegrin culture, cuisine, and wine at the Embassy of Montenegro with welcome remarks by the Ambassador of Montenegro*. Come by yourself or with friends for a wonderful opportunity to discover Montenegro and the beauty of the Adriatic. $65 |
Wednesday, October 16, 2019 | |
OCT 16 Wed | J-Film: Born Bone Born, 6:30-8:30pm at Japan Information & Culture Center, Embassy of Japan (1150 18th Street Northwest, Suite 100). Tsuyoshi is from the remote Okinawan island of Aguni and returns home after a four-year absence to wash the bones of his deceased mother. But, his father Nobutsuna, who lives at home by himself, is a mess and has gone back to the bottle, a habit he was supposed to have quit. FREE |
OCT 16 Wed | Film Screening: Milunka Savic, The Great War Heroine, 7-9pm at Alliance Française de Washington DC (2142 Wyoming Avenue NW). The filming of the story was preceded by several months of research and shooting in Serbia and France, given that Milunka Savic had been awarded the highest decorations of the armies of both countries: the gold Karageorge Star with Swords, the Legion of Honor of Fifth Degree, the French War Cross, and the Oblich Medal for Bravery. FREE |
Tuesday, October 15, 2019 | |
OCT 15 Tue | INTO THE OKAVANGO, 7:30-9pm at National Geographic Campus, Gilbert H. Grosvenor Auditorium (1600 M St NW). Get up close to elephants, lions, hippos, and zebras and glide in a mokoro (traditional canoe) through the wetlands of Botswana. National Geographic 2017 Emerging Explorer Adjany Costa will guide you through a 3D experience that transports you to the heart of one of Africa’s vastest, most biodiverse regions—the Okavango Delta—and reveal what is being done to protect it. $35 |
OCT 15 Tue | FRPA October Event Featuring the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), noon-1pm at Holland & Knight (800 17th St NW). Please join the Federal Real Property Association (FRPA) on October 15, 2019 for our event featuring the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI). The event will be held from 12:00 to 1:00 p.m. ET at Holland & Knight in Washington, D.C. Networking and lunch begin at 11:30. FREE |
Monday, October 14, 2019 | |
OCT 14 Mon | CULTURFIED INTERNATIONAL CHILDREN’S FESTIVAL, 11am-4pm at Ronald Reagan Building & International Trade Center (1300 Pennsylvania Ave NW). Over 6,000 attendees enjoyed experiencing world culture at the 2018 Culturfied International Children’s Festival. We are excited to host another culturally enriching festival this year and we hope you and your family will join us! Last year, every child was provided with a mock passport photo and passport book to have stamped at more than 20 embassy booths which displayed geography, attire, arts and crafts, food samples and a host of other fun activities. This year, we will have over 30 participating embassies and we are expecting over 10,000 attendees! FREE |
Sunday, October 13, 2019 | |
OCT 13 Sun | All Things Go Fall Classic, All Day at Union MarketThe two-day food and music festival takes place on Saturday, October 12 and Sunday, October 13, featuring performances by LANY, Betty Who, COIN, MUNA, Allie X, mxmtoon, Nasty Cherry, Arkells, Carlie Hanson and more. Similar to the 2018 Fall Classic, Sunday’s roster will include one day of music devoted entirely to an all-female lineup. Varies |
Saturday, October 12, 2019 | |
OCT 12 Sat | All Things Go Fall Classic, All Day at Union MarketThe two-day food and music festival takes place on Saturday, October 12 and Sunday, October 13, featuring performances by LANY, Betty Who, COIN, MUNA, Allie X, mxmtoon, Nasty Cherry, Arkells, Carlie Hanson and more. Similar to the 2018 Fall Classic, Sunday’s roster will include one day of music devoted entirely to an all-female lineup. Varies |
Thursday, October 10, 2019 | |
OCT 10 Thu | THE CORPORATE HAPPY HOUR – WORLD BANK & EMBASSIES, 5-11pm at The Park at 14th (920 14th Street Northwest). FREE |
OCT 10 Thu | THROUGH THE LENS: SECRET LIVES OF WOLVES, 7:30-9pm at National Geographic Campus (1600 M St NW). A field biologist turned photographer, National Geographic Explorer Ronan Donovan has explored the intimate social structures of mammals, particularly wolves, throughout his impactful career. Learn from Ronan about the extraordinary and surprisingly diverse behaviors of wolves living in the iconic landscapes of Yellowstone and the Arctic. $25 |
OCT 10 Thu | WOMEN WHO JAZZ: RITA MARCOTULLI, 6-7:30pm at Italian Cultural Institute @ Embassy of Italy (3000 Whitehaven St, NW). Our Women Who Jazzseries comes back with a much-awaited concert by pianist and composer Rita Marcotulli. Rita Marcotulli, an icon of Italian jazz, carved herself an impressive international career in a very short period of time. She played alongside jazz greats such as Chet Baker, Joe Lovano, Paul Bley, Palle Danielsson, Michel Portal, Enrico Rava, Pat Metheny and Nguyên Lê, and also collaborated with popular stars of the Italian music scene such as the late Pino Daniele and Gianmaria Testa. FREE |
OCT 10 Thu | Latvian Film Club: Kurts Fridrihsons, 6-7:30pm at Landmark’s E Street Cinema (555 11th St NW). Embassy of Latvia, in partnership with the National Film Center of Latvia, presents the Latvian Film Club – film series from June 2019 to May 2020. Most active movie goers will receive prizes in May 2020. Registration required via Eventbrite (free tickets). FREE |
OCT 10 Thu | The Transformative Power of CRISPR-Cas9, 6:30-7:45pm at Carnegie Institution for Science (1530 P Street Northwest). The discovery that genome engineering could be accomplished by harnessing the bacterial CRISPR-Cas9 immune defense system is one of the most-important scientific breakthroughs of our time. Like a high-precision, programmable pair of molecular scissors, this incredible tool can be used to edit any genetic sequence—deleting, exchanging, and inserting. It has ushered in a new era in which genomic manipulation is no longer a bottleneck to discovery, transforming plant and animal biology, biotechnology, and human therapeutics. FREE |
Tuesday, October 8, 2019 | |
OCT 8 Tue | SCREENING: Paris Frills by Jacques Becker, 7-10pm at La Maison Française @ the Embassy of France (4101 Reservoir Rd NW). As part of the film series So French, So Fashion! the Cultural Services of the French Embassy presents a screening of the film Paris Frills. The British Film Institute hails Paris Frills (originally titled Falbalas) as “one of the finest films about fashion,” thanks to director Jacques Becker’s seductively energetic perspective on the world of haute couture. The dynamic Raymond Rouleau plays Phillippe Clarence, a Parisian designer at the top of his game who falls in love with the fiancée (Micheline Presle) of his best friend (Jean Chevrier). This seductive romance results in a riveting plot, moving all at once from farce to tragedy. FREE |
OCT 8 Tue | Rock Concert: Garage & Tony Duchacek, 7-9pm at Embassy of the Czech Republic (3900 Spring of Freedom St, NW). The Czech Embassy will host the legendary Czech rock band Garage & Tony Duchacek on October 8, 2019, at 7 pm. In the 1980s under communism in the former Czechoslovakia, the band was a popular underground group, a symbol of total artistic and uncompromising freedom. The band supported and played for students during the Velvet Revolution in 1 FREE |
Saturday, October 5, 2019 | |
OCT 5 Sat | Soulful Symphony: Slang, 6pm at Merriweather Post Pavilion, Columbia, MD (10475 Little Patuxent Pkwy). A mosaic of American composers in large form orchestral works from our musical soil takes center stage in this show. Slang, is an exploration of modern interpretations of classical music by groundbreaking and visionary composers. The program will include the world premiere of Slang!, a new work by Darin Atwater, excerpts from Atwater’s South Side, Symphonic Dances, along with iconic works by George Gershwin, Andre Previn, ending the evening with a soulful interpretation of The American Songbook. $25+ |
OCT 5 Sat | Black Tie Venetian Ball at the Embassy of Italy, 8:30-midnight at Embassy of Italy (3000 Whitehaven Street Northwest). Tonight, travel thousands of miles away and hundreds of years in the past without ever leaving Washington, DC. In a rare opportunity, step on to Italian soil for a very special and elegant evening at the Embassy of Italy. As you enter this incredible and beautiful Embassy, be transported to perhaps one of the most admired countries in Europe. Experience an Italian evening filled with Italian food, open bar, dancing, opera, film, and more! $93 |
OCT 5 Sat | Workshop: Exploring Issues of Oppression through Music, Art, and Literature, 11am-2:30pm at Embassy of the Czech Republic (3900 Spring of Freedom Street Northwest). Creator and director of The Jüdische Kulturbund Project Gail Prensky and Associate Producer Mark Haney will lead the workshop Exploring Issues of Oppression through Music, Art, and Literature at the Embassy of the Czech Republic on October 5, 2019, from 11 am-2:30 pm. This day marks the anniversary of the birth of former Czech President Václav Havel, who through his leadership, helped to peacefully overthrow the communist regime. As part of the Mutual Inspirations Festival 2019, the workshop stresses the use of art as a tool for dealing with oppression. This year’s festival banner personality Marta Kubišová used her voice, her signature ballad A Prayer for Martha, to unite the people during the Velvet Revolution, restoring freedom and democracy to the nation. FREE |
OCT 5 Sat | Indonesian Popular Music: Keroncong, 7:30-9:30pm at Meyer Auditorium, Freer Gallery of Art (Independence Avenue at 12th St, SW). Indonesian music stars Endah Laras (vocals) and Danis Sugiyanto (violin) join the American keroncong ensemble Rumput for an evening of traditional Indonesian string band music that traces its roots to the arrival of Portuguese sailors and freed slaves to the archipelago in the sixteenth century. Keroncong’s mellow, jaunty tunes feature vocals, violin, flute, guitar, cello, string bass, and the ukulele-like instruments called cak and cuk. The Rumput band toured Indonesia in 2017 and 2018. $6 |
Friday, October 4, 2019 | |
OCT 4 Fri | Drive-In at Union Market: The Wiz, 8-11pm at Union Market (1309 5TH STREET NE). The Drive-In at Union Market is back for a seventh season from May through October! Watch great films under the stars on the first Friday of every month. Delicious foods from market vendors, and fun pre-show activities for movie-lovers of every age! All films are shown with Closed Caption. FREE, $15 Parking |
Thursday, October 3, 2019 | |
OCT 3 Thu | Challenges Facing American Foreign Policy: Do We Have One, Many, or None?, 3-4pm at The School of International Service–Abramson Founders Room (4400 Massachusetts Avenue Northwest, (Intersection of Nebraska Avenue NW and New Mexico Avenue NW)). Join us for a dialogue between Ambassador Akbar Ahmed and Ambassador Ronald Neumann as they discuss the challenges that American foreign policy faces today. The former diplomats will consider America’s priorities in Afghanistan, America’s policy toward Russia, and the turbulent trade relationship between the US and China. The ambassadors will accept questions from the audience following their discussion. FREE |
Wednesday, October 2, 2019 | |
OCT 2 Wed | Theatre: Audience, 7-9pm at Georgetown University (3700 O Street Northwest). In honor of the 30th anniversary of the Velvet Revolution, the Davis Performing Arts Center joins the Czech Embassy in hosting Kašpar Theater Company’s performance of Václav Havel’s Audience, featuring director and actor Jakub Špalek, and Jan Potměšil, who was a student activist in Prague in 1989. Following the play, the visiting artists join Georgetown students who visited the Prague Quadrennial and studied with Švanda Theater for a free ranging talk about Prague then and now, as well as collaboration and activism. FREE |
September 2019 |
Sunday, September 29, 2019 | |
SEP 29 Sun | 31st International Couture Collections presented by DC Fashion Week, 5-8pm at Embassy of France, La Maison Française (4101 Reservoir Road, NW). DC Fashion Week hosts the 31st International Couture Collections Show. Designers from around the world present their Spring/Summer 2020 couture collections at the Embassy of France. $70+ |
Saturday, September 28, 2019 | |
SEP 28 Sat | FASHION SHOW: Beyond The Little Black Dress, 4th edition, 7-10pm at The Embassy of France (4101 Reservoir Road NW). To celebrate our 70th Anniversary, raise awareness of our nonprofit, Alliance Française of Washington D.C. (AFDC), and raise necessary funds to support and strengthen our cultural programs by bringing high-quality events and artists from France & the francophone world to D.C. we are hosting our Biennial Fashion Show “Beyond the Little Black Dress” on Saturday, September 28th at the French Embassy. $55+ |
Thursday, September 26, 2019 | |
SEP 26 Thu | Latvian Film Club: To Be Continued, 6-8pm at Embassy of Latvia to the USA (2306 Massachusetts Ave NW). Embassy of Latvia, in partnership with the National Film Center of Latvia, presents the Latvian Film Club – film series from June 2019 to May 2020. Most active movie goers will receive prizes in May 2020. Registration required via Eventbrite (free tickets). FREE |
Saturday, September 21, 2019 |
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SEP 21 Sat |
ZOOFIESTA, 11am-3pm at Smithsonian’s National Zoo & Conservation Biology Institute (3001 Connecticut Ave., NW ). Visitors can kick off the Smithsonian-wide Hispanic Heritage Month celebration at “ZooFiesta: Un día de diversión animal para toda la familia,” a free event Sunday, Sept. 21 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. There will be a variety of fun-filled family activities, including live music and educational activities about conservation in Central and South America. FREE |
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SEP 21 Sat |
Masquerade Ball At The Embassy of France, 8:30pm-midnight at Embassy of France in the United State (4101 Reservoir Road Northwest). On January 28,1393; Charles VI of France put together the first masquerade ball in the world. Since then the Masquerade Ball began as part of Europe’s carnival season. Less high society and more cirque du célébration, villagers would gather in masks and costumes to take part in elaborate pageants and glamorous processions. Quickly spreading across France like wildfire, some of the most notorious balls of the day would be held to celebrate Royal Entries: the grand occasion of welcoming kings and queens into their cities. FREE |
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SEP 21 Sat |
4th Annual First Amendment Voice National Symposium, 9am-5pm at National Union Building (918 F Street Northwest). Join us in our Nation’s Capital, Washington, DC for our Fourth Annual National Symposium at the National Union Building on September 21st. While you are at it, register for our VIP Reception as we host a private reception on Capitol Hill and an evening tour on Friday evening, September 20th. Our theme this year is: Polarization & the Public Square. We will convene to re-affirm the power of the First Amendment: It’s promises and protections for all citizens and address the impact polarization has in our public square. $30+ |
Thursday, September 19, 2019 | |
SEP 19 Thu | Euforia (Euphoria) by Valeria Golino, 6-8pm at Italian Cultural Institute @ Embassy of Italy (3000 Whitehaven St, NW ). Premiered as part of the “Un Certain Regard” category at the 2018 Cannes Film Festival, Euforia is the second directing effort by Italian acclaimed actress Valeria Golino. Matteo (Riccardo Scamarcio) is a successful young entrepreneur, audacious, charming and energetic. His brother Ettore (Valerio Mastandrea) still lives in the small provincial town where they grew up and teaches in a middle school. He is a cautious, honest man who has always held back a little, sticking to the shadows, for fear of making a mistake. Seen from outside their lives seem to be very different. But life forces them back together and a difficult situation results in them getting to know and discover each other, in a vortex of fragility and euphoria. FREE |
SEP 19 Thu | NAT GEO NIGHTS: TALES FROM THE ARCTIC, 5:30-8:30pm at National Geographic Campus (1600 M St NW). Explore the extreme and rapidly shifting environment of the Arctic with photographer Katie Orlinsky, journalist Jennifer Kingsley, and wildlife ecologist and photographer Jeff Kerby—National Geographic Explorers who are working on the front lines of climate change in one of the planet’s last great wildernesses. $20 |
Wednesday, September 18, 2019 | |
SEP 18 Wed | UrbanPlan Social, 6:30-8:30pm at TBDAttendance is free and includes hors d’oeuvres, beer, and wine, thanks to our generous reception sponsor, Dewberry and Trammell Crow Company. This reception is open to trained volunteers, students, educators, and those interested in learning more about UrbanPlan. FREE |
Tuesday, September 17, 2019 | |
SEP 17 Tue | SCREENING: The War is Over, 7-10pm at La Maison Française @ the Embassy of France (4101 Reservoir Rd NW). As part of the “Filming Spain’s Exile in Our Hearts” film series, the Cultural Services of the French Embassy is proud to present a screening of the film The War is Over (La Guerre est finie). FREE |
Saturday, September 14, 2019 | |
SEP 14 Sat | Soulful Symphony: Under an Open Heaven, 7:30pm at Merriweather Post Pavilion, Columbia, MD (10475 Little Patuxent Pkwy). Soulful gives new life to Columbia, Maryland, founder James Rouse’s vision to bring together faith congregations from around the community for an evening of inspiration and hope. Spirituality and Culture are explored – from Vedic mantras to the Islamic Call to Prayer. Hebrew Psalms to Gregorian chant, devotional Bhajans to Bach Chorales, traditional hymns to Gospel music. We Rise Together Under an Open Heaven. $25+ |
SEP 14 Sat | Book Signing, Discussion, and Reception, 1-3pm at Arris Lounge (1331 4th Street Southeast). NEGOTIATING A HISTORICALLY WHITE UNIVERSITY WHILE BLACK unpacks many of the difficulties awaiting a person of color in academic spaces, allowing the reader to experience the types of micro-aggressions that subtly maintain a “Whites only” culture within academia. Jack L. Daniel gives a face and a voice, sometimes via humor, other times via heartbreak, to the African American experience in historically White institutions of higher education. by Stacy Johnson FREE |
SEP 14 Sat | Sips & Secrets: A Speakeasy Night, 7-10pm at Lee-Fendall House Museum (614 Oronoco Street, Alexandria, VA 22314). On Saturday, September 14th, 2019, we invite you to join us for Sips & Secrets: A Speakeasy Night, to support Lee-Fendall House’s efforts to interpret nearly 200 years of local, state, and national history through stories of the individuals who lived and worked on the property from 1785 to 1969. $35+ |
Friday, September 13, 2019 | |
SEP 13 Fri | Embassy of Bulgaria Dinner & Concert with Bulgarian Wine, 7-9pm at Embassy of Bulgaria (1621 22nd Street Northwest). The International Club of DC, with the cooperation of the Embassy of Bulgaria, cordially requests the pleasure of your company for an enchanting concert by the much celebrated Bulgarian band Lyuti Chushki. $65 |
SEP 13 Fri | UNESCO Fellows Return Reception, 6-8pm (800 21st Street Northwest, #310). Please RSVP for the UNESCO Fellows Return Reception, where we will hear from members of the summer 2019 UNESCO Fellows who spent three months interning in UNESCO field and project offices around the world. FREE |
SEP 13 Fri | Open House for Prospective Students at The Institute of World Politics, 5:30-7:30pm at The Institute of World Politics (1521 16th Street Northwest). Join us for a cocktail reception to learn about our unique graduate programs in the areas of National Security, Intelligence, and International Affairs. A panel discussion and information Q&A about The Institute of World Politics (IWP) will follow. All those interested in IWP’s application and admission process are welcome to attend. FREE |
SEP 13 Fri | 2019 STEM & Cybersecurity Festival 2019 by STEM4US!, 8:30am-8:15pm at Walter E. Washington Convention Center (801 Mount Vernon Place Northwest). STEM & Cybersecurity Festival 2019. Theme: Training a skilled and diverse workforce to defend our nation’s Energy, telecom, banking and health infrastructure $25+ |
Thursday, September 12, 2019 | |
SEP 12 Thu | ZOO UNCORKED, 6-9pm at Smithsonian’s National Zoo & Conservation Biology Institute (3001 Connecticut Ave., NW ). Get ready for the wildest wine tasting in town at Zoo Uncorked, sponsored by Total Wine & More, on Sept. 12 at the Smithsonian’s National Zoo. Raise your glass for conservation and enjoy wine tastings from local and national wineries and vineyards in the beautiful setting of the Zoo. TBD |
SEP 12 Thu | Violin and piano recital by virtuoso duo Francesca Dego and Francesca Leonardi, 6-7:30pm at Italian Cultural Institute @ Embassy of Italy (3000 Whitehaven St, NW ). Among the best Italian musicians of their generation, Francesca Dego (violin) and Francesca Leonardi (piano) have been performing together worldwide for the past ten years, with repertoire ranging from Baroque to new music. FREE |
SEP 12 Thu | At the Edge of Empires – Latvia in Antique Maps, 7-9pm at Embassy of Latvia to the USA (2306 Massachusetts Ave NW). Can you spot your ancestors’ village in antique maps of Latvia? How did 17th century cartographers draw Latvia? When was the first time a map referenced Latvians as a distinct ethnic group? Why are portolans important for the development of Baltic Sea trade? What is a portolan? And how do you read an antique map anyway? FREE |
SEP 12 Thu | NABWIC 2019 Congressional Black Caucus (CBC) Reception, 6-8pm at The City Club of Washington, DC (555 13th Street Northwest). The vision of NABWIC is to build lasting strategic partnerships with first-rate organizations and individuals committed to providing ground breaking and innovative solutions for Black women in construction and their respective communities. FREE |
SEP 12 Thu | CBC – 6TH ANNUAL CBC RECEPTION, 5pm-2am at THE PARK AT FOURTEENTH (920 14TH STREET NW). CONGRESSIONAL BLACK CAUCUS WEEKEND IN RECOGNITION OF THE 49TH ANNUAL LEGISLATIVE CONFERENCE PRESENT 6TH ANNUAL CONGRESSIONAL BLACK CAUCUS RECEPTION FREE |
SEP 12 Thu | The Breakthrough Conference, 9am-6pm at International Monetary Fund HQ2 (1900 Pennsylvania Avenue Northwest). Librarians must grapple with the real world costs of technological changes: computers are getting faster and more connected, new applications are introduced daily, & Artificial Intelligence (AI) is making leaps. Libraries must show their importance to their institutions and help their customers see the benefit they bring to their organizations. $15+ |
Wednesday, September 11, 2019 | |
SEP 11 Wed | FRONTLINE: Trump’s Trade War – Meet the Producers, 6:30-8:30pm at American University School of Communication (4400 Massachusetts Avenue Northwest, Malsi Doyle and Michael Forman Theater (McKinley Building)). Join us for a discussion and film clips with the producers of Trump’s Trade War, a FRONTLINE and NPR investigation, co-produced with the Investigative Reporting Workshop at American University’s School of Communication. The film tells the inside story of President Trump’s gamble to confront China over trade. Reporting from the U.S. and China, the team investigates what led the world’s two largest economies to the brink, and the billions at stake. FREE |
SEP 11 Wed | Rising Out of the Ashes, 4:30-7pm at The Aspen Institute (2300 N Street Northwest, 8th Floor, Smith Conference Room). Celebrate the launch of Women Forward International at the Aspen Institute! FREE |
Tuesday, September 10, 2019 | |
SEP 10 Tue | Patricia Nixon’s 50th Anniversary as First Lady, 6-8pm at White House Historical Association (1610 H Street). The lecture is will take place at White House Historical Association’s Carriage House in Washington, D.C. There will be a reception with beverages and light refreshments before the start of the lecture. Reception begins at 6:00pm and doors will open for the lecture at 6:30pm. The White House History Shop will remain open during the event and all attendees will receive a 10 percent discount on merchandise. FREE |
SEP 10 Tue | Tenth Annual Reception of the Cal Alumni Club of Washington DC, 6:30-9pm at Cosmos Club (2121 Massachusetts Ave NW). The Cal Alumni Club of Washington, D.C. is pleased to invite you to our 2019 Annual Reception. Our premier annual club event will be held at the historic Cosmos Club. We will be honoring our 2019 Distinguished Alumni Honoree, Congresswoman Doris Matsui ’66. FREE |
Sunday, September 8, 2019 | |
SEP 8 Sun | Ethiopian New Year Celebration 2012, 4-7pm at Embassy of Ethiopia (3506 International Dr. NW). The Ethiopian New Year Celebration (Enkutatash) is an important festival for the Ethiopians as it also symbolizes the advent of good harvest weather. After months of torrential pour, the month of September sees clear skies and fresh, clear, beautiful atmosphere. The highlands all teeming with flowers and the land looks like it is made of clear gold as the Meskal daisies bear flowers in the season. FREE |
Saturday, September 7, 2019 | |
SEP 7 Sat | Free Tango, 2:30pm at Petworth Library (4200 Kansas Ave. NW). Celebrate the sultry, hypnotic Argentine dance with Tango Practica! Open to adults with all levels of experience. No registration required. FREE |
Friday, September 6, 2019 | |
SEP 6 Fri | Drive-In at Union Market: Coco, 8-11pm at Union Market (1309 5TH STREET NE). The Drive-In at Union Market is back for a seventh season from May through October! Watch great films under the stars on the first Friday of every month. Delicious foods from market vendors, and fun pre-show activities for movie-lovers of every age! All films are shown with Closed Caption. FREE, $15 Parking |
SEP 6 Fri | Fall Reception At The Embassy of France [La rentrée EDITION], 7-10pm at Embassy of France in the United States (4101 Reservoir Road Northwest). How about traveling to France without airport hustle, jet lag,…etc? This event is a showcase of France and French culture. In this respect, this particular event is themed ‘La rentrée’. $35 |
SEP 6 Fri | The Director’s Essay Prize Lecture and Ceremony, 4-6pm at National Portrait Gallery (800 G St NW). Dr. Van Horn will present her prize-winning essay, “’The Dark Iconoclast’: African Americans’ Artistic Resistance in the Civil War South.” published in The Art Bulletin, (Volume 99, Issue 4.) The lecture will take place in the Nan Tucker McEvoy auditorium. A reception will follow in the Kogod Courtyard. FREE |
Thursday, September 5, 2019 | |
SEP 5 Thu | The Human Condition Exhibition Opening, 6-8pm at Latela Curatorial (716 Monroe Street NE, Studio #27). Latela Curatorial is proud to host The Human Condition, a mixed media group exhibition. The “human condition” is defined as “the characteristics, key events, and situations which compose the essentials of human existence, such as birth, growth, emotionality, aspiration, conflict, and mortality.” This exhibition presents a patchwork media that represent fleeting moments, feelings, and various identities that we present in our everyday life. While individually, they may contradict, clash, or disguise, but their collective defines us as humans, and as artists. FREE |
August 2019 |
Saturday, August 31, 2019 | |
AUG 31 Sat | LAPOP 2019 APSA Reception, 7:30-9pm at Omni Shoreham Hotel (2500 Calvert Street Northwest). FREE |
Wednesday, August 28, 2019 | |
AUG 28 Wed | HEALTH & WELLNESS: Sunrise Pilates on the Rooftop, 6-7am at House of Sweden (2900 K Street Northwest). Start the day with Sunrise Pilates on House of Sweden’s Rooftop overlooking the Potomac. Certified instructur: Ulrika Frank. ONLY on select Wednesday. FREE |
AUG 28 Wed | 46th Annual NPC Journalism Awards Dinner, 6-9pm at National Press Club (529 14th Street, NW). The National Press Club will celebrate the best in broadcast and print stories from breaking news and Washington regional reporting to humor, political journalism and many other categories at the 46th Annual Journalism Awards Dinner $60 |
Tuesday, August 27, 2019 | |
AUG 27 Tue | GREEN ROOM AT HOTEL MONACO, 5-8pm at Dirty Habit at Hotel Monaco (555 8th Street NW). Washingtonians are invited to relax after work in the deep-cushioned couches of the iconic hotel’s emerald green living room-style lobby. With musical performances from up-and-coming local artists ranging from contemporary jazz and Afrobeat repertoires to top-40 instrumental covers, guests will experience the art of sound while enjoying bites from Executive Chef Kyoo Eom and cocktails from Beverage Manager Drew Hairston. “Green Room at Hotel Monaco” will offer a new Tuesday habit in the National Historic Landmark that was the original 1839 General Post Office. FREE |
AUG 27 Tue | Interlogix 2019 Roadshow – Washington, DC, 8am-3pm at The Westin Alexandria (400 Courthouse Square, Alexandria, VA 22314). Join Interlogix in DC to see the latest in innovative security solutions and how we are staying current in today’s competitive landscape! FREE |
AUG 27 Tue | Kino-Q: The AIDS Trilogy, Pt. III – The Fire Under Your Ass (1990), 6:30-9:30pm at Goethe-Institut Washington (1990 K Street Northwest, #03 (Entrance on 20th St. lower level)). As a part of the Goethe-Institut North America’s „Queer as German Folk“ series – in which we celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Stonewall Inn Uprising as a milestone in the fight for gender diversity and equality – the Goethe-Institut Washington and its many local project partners have selected a number of culturally- and historically-significant films from Germany and North America, highlighting various aspects of queer rights movements. We present Kino-Q, a film series that guides viewers through parts of this history, paired with expert-led discussions. FREE |
Sunday, August 25, 2019 | |
AUG 25 Sun | Dumbarton House’s Dolley Days, 10am-3pm at Dumbarton House (2715 Q Street, NW, Georgetown ). Throughout the summer, Dumbarton House Museum in Georgetown hosts an array of interesting and educational events that connect neighbors and visitors to its important past. To mark Dolley Madison’s stop at Dumbarton House on August 24, 1814, during the burning of Washington, enjoy special self-guided tours on Saturday and Sunday featuring special collection and archive documents related to the Madisons. On Saturday bring the family and play historic lawn games, make ice cream, and enjoy kids’ activities. FREE |
AUG 25 Sun | A Celebration of Dr. Sylvia Traymore! 50 Years of Comedy, 3-8pm at Renaissance Washington, DC Downtown Hotel (999 Ninth Street NW). Join us as the top Comedians Celebrate 50 years of the first African American Female Impressionist! Don’t miss this Special 1 Night VIP Event at the Renaissance Marriott Hotel DC! $25+ |
Saturday, August 24, 2019 | |
AUG 24 Sat | Dumbarton House’s Dolley Days, 10am-3pm at Dumbarton House (2715 Q Street, NW, Georgetown ). Throughout the summer, Dumbarton House Museum in Georgetown hosts an array of interesting and educational events that connect neighbors and visitors to its important past. To mark Dolley Madison’s stop at Dumbarton House on August 24, 1814, during the burning of Washington, enjoy special self-guided tours on Saturday and Sunday featuring special collection and archive documents related to the Madisons. On Saturday bring the family and play historic lawn games, make ice cream, and enjoy kids’ activities. FREE |
AUG 24 Sat | A Taste of Barbados 2019, 2-7pm at Embassy of Barbados (2144 Wyoming Avenue Northwest). The Barbados Association of Washington, DC Area Inc. cordially invites you to enjoy the cultural sounds and an array of authentic, delicious Barbadian dishes FREE |
AUG 24 Sat | Opening Reception: “Tracing Footprints”, 5-7pm at Studio Gallery (2108 R Street Northwest). Join us for the opening reception of David Wolfe’s exhibition Tracing Footprints: East and West. This solo exhibition features work from Wolfe’s eighteen years in Santa Fe, as well as more recent works from his return to the East Coast. Using nature as his primary subject, the artist takes inspiration from his surrounding environment, whether it be the “enchanting weeds of New Mexico” or the “glorious swamps of the East”. Visit the Gallery during the reception to enjoy snacks and sips, meet the artist, and take in his work. FREE |
Friday, August 23, 2019 | |
AUG 23 Fri | Baltic Way 30 at the U.S. Capitol (West side), 1-2pm at United States Capitol (First Street Southeast). Holding hands in a human chain to celebrate freedom in front of the U.S. Capitol (West side). Afterwards informal gathering at 2.30 PM at Biergarten Haus, 1355 H St NE, Washington, DC. FREE |
AUG 23 Fri | MC Hammer’s House Party, 8pm at Entertainment and Sports Arena (1100 Oak Drive, SE). Hip-hop sensation MC Hammer will bring his legendary Hammer House Party to D.C.’s new, state-of-the-art venue Entertainment and Sports Arena in Congress Heights (1100 Oak Drive SE) presented by SiriusXM Fly on Friday, August 23 with special guests Sir Mix-A-Lot, Kid ‘N Play, Tone Loc, DJ Kool and more. $50 |
AUG 23 Fri | The Ties That Bind Us: A Night of Inspirational and Empowering Music, 7:30-10pm at Unity of Washington, DC (1225 R Street NW ). A Benefit Concert for the National Trans Visibility March. $35 |
Thursday, August 22, 2019 | |
AUG 22 Thu | Cafe Mocha Radio: ‘Salute Her’: Beauty of Diversity Cocktail Reception & Awards – Washington, DC, 6:30-10pm at Arena Stage at the Mead Center for American Theater (1101 6th St SW ). The Cafe Mocha Radio Show, locally heard Saturdays from 7-9 a.m. on WHUR-FM 96.3, will host Salute Her: Beauty of Diversity Cocktail Reception & Awards presented by Toyota USA Thursday, August 22nd from 6:30-9:30pm at The Arena Stage at the Mead Center for American Theater. This fundraiser and celebration will bring together Black and Latino women in the Washington, DC area with a portion of proceeds benefiting the Mocha Cares Foundation that support housing and services to combat homelessness and domestic violence through mentorship programs. $50 |
AUG 22 Thu | IN-DC August Social at the Irish Channel, 6:30-8:30pm at Irish Channel (500 H Street NW). Come join us at the Irish Channel near the Gallery Place/Chinatown metro station on the red, yellow and green lines. This is a great opportunity to bring any friends who may be interested in joining IN-DC as they can meet other members and get a feel for what IN-DC is all about. FREE |
AUG 22 Thu | Key Executive Women in Leadership Forum, 1:30-6pm at Washington College of Law, Ceremonial Room, American University (4300 Nebraska Ave Northwest). The Key Executive Leadership Programs Is Hosting Its Fourth Installment Of The Key Executive Women In Leadership Forum. The Forum Will Be Held On August 22, Featuring Two Working Sessions And Networking Activities. This Forum Will Focus On Women Executives And Leadership Roles In The Government Today. $45 |
AUG 22 Thu | Georgian Embassy Movie Series: Ekvtime, 6-9pm at Embassy of Georgia (1824 R Street Northwest). The screening will be commenced by the film director Nikoloz Khomasuridze. The screening will be complemented by Georgian wine. FREE |
Wednesday, August 21, 2019 | |
AUG 21 Wed | LGBTQ Enterprising Women: Panel Discussion & Networking, 6-9pm at Keegan Theatre (1742 Church St NW). After the panel, please join us for a networking reception from 7:30pm- 9:00pm at Hank’s Cocktail Bar (2nd Floor of Hank’s Oyster Bar), featuring an assortment of passed small bites and happy hour priced beverage specials, including the Enterprise punch with 100% of proceeds going to the Blade Foundation. FREE |
AUG 21 Wed | US-Africa Relations: Insights from Mandela Washington Fellows, 4:30-6:30pm at Russell Senate Office Building (Room 325 – Kennedy Caucus Room). You are invited to join a conversation about U.S. policy in Sub-Saharan Africa featuring three Mandela Washington Fellows and an American Reciprocal Exchange Awardee. This event will take place on August 21, 2019 from 4:30 – 6:30 PM in the Kennedy Caucus Room (SR-325). The session will be a facilitated question-and-answer “talk show” style conversation with the audience, with the panelists discussing their experiences on the Fellowship in the United States, the importance of U.S.-Africa relations, and their important work on the continent. Refreshments and a networking reception will follow the panel discussion.\ FREE |
AUG 21 Wed | So, how do you look on your dates?, 5:30-7pm at Carr Workplaces Suite 900 (300 New Jersey Avenue Northwest). Got a date, and don’t know what to wear? Tie or no tie for an interview? How to look the part on a Saturday night? Hyde Closet is hosting a wine and cheese reception in partnership with Carr Workplaces. We’ll talk about what to wear on dates, common mistakes men make and how to remedy quickly! Also we will host a Q&A with the CEO of A Little Nudge, a DC based dating company. FREE |
AUG 21 Wed | HOW SHE GOT THERE: AN EVENING WITH FEMALE ENTREPRENEURS, 6:30-8:30pm at GA D.C. (509 7th Street NW, 3rd Floor ). Join us for an evening good conversation with a panel of female entrepreneurs spanning across different industries. These creative and inspirational women will share their stories on how they got to where they are today and share their insights into being a woman in business. Afterwards we will open up the floor for questions, followed by mingling with panellists and attendees. FREE |
Tuesday, August 20, 2019 | |
AUG 20 Tue | GREEN ROOM AT HOTEL MONACO, 5-8pm at Dirty Habit at Hotel Monaco (555 8th Street NW). Washingtonians are invited to relax after work in the deep-cushioned couches of the iconic hotel’s emerald green living room-style lobby. With musical performances from up-and-coming local artists ranging from contemporary jazz and Afrobeat repertoires to top-40 instrumental covers, guests will experience the art of sound while enjoying bites from Executive Chef Kyoo Eom and cocktails from Beverage Manager Drew Hairston. “Green Room at Hotel Monaco” will offer a new Tuesday habit in the National Historic Landmark that was the original 1839 General Post Office. FREE |
AUG 20 Tue | Faith & Law Lecture: Kingdom, Culture & Politics, 6-9pm at Washington Community Fellowship Church (907 Maryland Avenue, NE). There are so many polarizing issues in our day that divide people, even among faith communities. Issues like racism, abortion, immigration, and the LGBTQ movement. How are Christians supposed to faithfully engage on these subjects? Should we even be engaging? Can we influence policy without being political? How can we take either “side” but not lose our common unity in the Gospel? FREE |
Sunday, August 18, 2019 | |
AUG 18 Sun | Kids Culture Day: Buhe Celebration, 4-7pm at Embassy of Ethiopia (3506 International Dr. NW). Buhe in Ethiopia is celebrated with great pomp. The festival reminds one of an old custom. The main attraction of the Buhe Festival in Ethiopia is the songs of the small boys – Hoya Hoye. Bands of small boys wander from house to house, singing and jostling until they are given some money or fresh mulmul special bread prepared for the holiday). And the festival, which takes place during the rainy season, is one of the most anticipated holidays by young boys. FREE |
Saturday, August 17, 2019 | |
AUG 17 Sat | Studio Gallery’s Summer Group Show Closing Reception, 4-6pm at Studio Gallery (2108 R Street Northwest). Join us for the last chance to see Me and My Shadow, our summer all member’s group exhibition! In this show, all of our Studio Gallery artists have been invited to submit a work in their style, reflecting something about their inner landscape. Come learn more about what defines our artists, and their beautiful work! FREE |
AUG 17 Sat | 2019 Annual Edward L. Love Planning Retreat, 8:30am-3pm at Thurgood Marshall Center For Services (1816 12th Street Northwest). It is with great pleasure that the 46thAdministration of the Washington (DC) Alumni Chapter of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc., under the leadership of Polemarch Presley R. Reed Jr., Esq., announce the scheduling of the 2019 Annual Edward L. Love Planning Retreat. This year’s Retreat will be held on Saturday, August 17th, 2019 from 9:00 am until 3:00 pm at the Thurgood Marshall Center for Service and Heritage, 1816 12thStreet NW, Washington DC 20009. The Chapter will provide a light breakfast at 8:30 am, while the meeting will begin promptly at 9:00 am. Lunch as well as breverages will be provide, based on a cost of $25 per Brother. $25 |
Thursday, August 15, 2019 | |
AUG 15 Thu | Verny Varela Combo & Salsa Dancing [Summer Concerts on the Lawn], 7-8:30pm at Library Of Congress – Thomas Jefferson Building (10 First Street Southeast). The Library of Congress and Washington Performing Arts’ Mars Urban Arts Initiative will co-host the second “Summer Concerts on the Lawn” outdoor musical performance series. The performances will be presented in conjunction with the “LOC Summer Movies on the Lawn” — a six-film series which showcases iconic films from the Library’s National Film Registry — on Thursday evenings at 7:00 pm from July 11 through Aug. 15 on the north lawn of the Library’s Thomas Jefferson Building, across the street from the U.S. Capitol. The film screenings will follow the musical performances at sundown. FREE |
AUG 15 Thu | Latvian Film Club: TBC, 6-8pm at Embassy of Latvia to the USA (2306 Massachusetts Ave NW). Embassy of Latvia, in partnership with the National Film Center of Latvia, presents the Latvian Film Club – film series from June 2019 to May 2020. Most active movie goers will receive prizes in May 2020. Registration required via Eventbrite (free tickets). FREE |
AUG 15 Thu | 73rd Independence Day Celebrations, 10-11:30am at India House (2700 Macomb St NW). Embassy of India, Washington DC Cordially invites you to a Flag Hoisting Ceremony to mark the 73rd Independence Day Celebrations on Thursday, 15 August 2019 from 10.00 am to 11.30 am at India House, 2700 Macomb St NW. Washington DC 20008. FREE |
AUG 15 Thu | Karin Edgett|New Artist in Residence Reception, 5:30-7pm at Sonoma Cellar (207 King Street, Alexandria, VA 22314). It is time to present our new Artist! Free and open to the public. Come and view her work, have a glass of wine and feel free to purchase too. FREE |
AUG 15 Thu | First Runnings: Beer and the Power of Social Media and Ratings Sites, 6-9pm at Heurich House Museum (1307 New Hampshire Avenue Northwest). In brewing nomenclature, “first runnings” refers to the heavy, concentrated wort extracted from the mash, prior to rinsing the grain with more water (or “sparging”) to wash out the residual sugars. So, the first runnings is the super-rich sugar water. It’s the good stuff. The concept of this event is pretty simple: First Runnings will consist of conversations with the area’s best brewers in the intimate, historic space that was once home to the area’s most distinguished brewer. $10 |
AUG 15 Thu | Dinner’s On Us! (Networking Dinner Party), 6:30-9pm (300 Riggs Rd NE). Join Chef Jazz as she will cover the basics of cooking with CBD for health and happiness, followed by a brief Q& A and 2-course dinner. (Vegetarian Option Available) . This networking event is NOT to be missed. FREE |
Tuesday, August 13, 2019 | |
AUG 13 Tue | GREEN ROOM AT HOTEL MONACO, 5-8pm at Dirty Habit at Hotel Monaco (555 8th Street NW). Washingtonians are invited to relax after work in the deep-cushioned couches of the iconic hotel’s emerald green living room-style lobby. With musical performances from up-and-coming local artists ranging from contemporary jazz and Afrobeat repertoires to top-40 instrumental covers, guests will experience the art of sound while enjoying bites from Executive Chef Kyoo Eom and cocktails from Beverage Manager Drew Hairston. “Green Room at Hotel Monaco” will offer a new Tuesday habit in the National Historic Landmark that was the original 1839 General Post Office. FREE |
Monday, August 12, 2019 | |
AUG 12 Mon | Eid al-Adha Celebration and Cultural Exchange, 6-8pm at Middle East Institute (1319 18th St NW). MALA (Muslim American Leadership Alliance) and the Middle East Institute invite you to a special Eid al-Adha celebration in the spirit of cultural exchange and community tradition-building. We will be joined by a host of cultural groups and representatives from the D.C. area who will share some of the diverse traditions and ways in which the Eid al-Adha holiday is observed in Muslim communities around the world. FREE |
AUG 12 Mon | 2019 Washington DC Forté MBA Forum for Women, 6-9pm at Renaissance Washington, DC Downtown Hotel (999 9th Street Northwest). Forté MBA Forums are designed for standout all women considering an MBA whether you’re a high-achiever looking to change careers, a college student planning for the future, or a professional ready to take your career to the next level. FREE |
Saturday, August 10, 2019 | |
AUG 10 Sat | 305 Fitness & Brunch X The Graham Rooftop, 11:30-1pm at The Graham Rooftop (1075 Thomas Jefferson Street Northwest). Every Saturday should start with a wild dance cardio party on a rooftop, if you ask us! We’re kicking up the energy on Saturday, August 10th at 11:30am with a free class provided by the fabulous team at 305 Fitness. They’re bringing a live DJ, talented instructors, all the good vibes and a zero judgment zone. Class is FREE, Brunch $30 |
AUG 10 Sat | Light-Horse Harry Lee: The Rise and Fall of a Revolutionary Hero, 7-9pm at Lee-Fendall House Museum & Garden (614 Oronoco Street, Alexandria, VA 22314). Come hear author Ryan Cole discuss the tragic life of Light-Horse Harry Lee as recounted in his new book, Light-Horse Harry Lee: The Rise and Fall of a Revolutionary Hero. Copies of the book will be available for purchase through the museum’s gift shop. $5 |
Friday, August 9, 2019 | |
AUG 9 Fri | Summer Swap Shop, 2-6pm at Wunder Garten at NoMa (1101 First Street Northeast). Join us for a fun day of live music, food trucks, and swapping! Summer Swap Shop will bring together people from the DC community to trade clothing, shoes, and accessories. FREE |
AUG 9 Fri | Concert Miguel Ángel Pellao – Tenor pehuenche, 3-4:30pm at National Museum of the American Indian (Independence Ave SW ). The Embassy of Chile to the United States cordialy invites you to celebrate the International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples and the year of Indigenous Languages on August 09, 2019. FREE |
AUG 9 Fri | The Late Shift: Habitats, 7-10pm at Torpedo Factory Art Center (105 North Union Street, Alexandria, VA 22314). Torpedo Factory Art Center’s signature evening features a night of eclectic art and activities. In among three floors of open artists’ studios, find gallery receptions, stimulating artist talks, pop-up performances, hands-on projects, lively music, and more. FREE |
Thursday, August 8, 2019 | |
AUG 8 Thu | Lay of the Land, Photo Exhibit Opening Reception, 6-8pm at DC Commission on the Arts and Humanities (200 I Street Southeast, #1400). This exhibition is made possible through a grant awarded by the Commission on the Arts and Humanities (CAH), Jarvis Grant, Art Educator in the Museum Studies department at Duke Ellington School of the Arts, curates Lay of the Land exhibition featuring six artists: Llewellyn Berry, Steven Donegan, Ken Hipkins, Grover Massenburg, Bruce McNeil, and Francesca Scott. These artists need not trek to distant locations in visual search of grand vistas, but explore and discover, in some cases literally, what’s in their backyard. FREE |
AUG 8 Thu | Over the Line: Opening Reception, 5-8pm at Zenith Gallery (1429 Iris St., NW). Zenith Gallery Presents, Over the Line Featuring works by Andrea Fried, Guigui Kohon, Joyce Werwie Perry and Judith Pratt. FREE |
AUG 8 Thu | The Big Fake Wedding Washington D.C, 7-9pm at Stone Tower Winery (19925 Hogback Mountain Road, Leesburg, VA 20175). The Big Fake Wedding is a bridal show alternative in the form of a big, fake wedding. “Wedding guests” are brides- and grooms-to-be who enjoy an emotional vow renewal ceremony, a tasty cocktail-style dinner, and a dance-party reception while truly experiencing the wedding vendors in action. $25 |
Wednesday, August 7, 2019 | |
AUG 7 Wed | HEALTH & WELLNESS: Sunrise Pilates on the Rooftop, 6-7am at House of Sweden (2900 K Street Northwest). Start the day with Sunrise Pilates on House of Sweden’s Rooftop overlooking the Potomac. Certified instructur: Ulrika Frank. ONLY on select Wednesday. FREE |
AUG 7 Wed | The Healing Power of Communication with Katie Couric, 5-6pm at Georgetown University (Lohrfink Auditorium, Rafik B. Hariri Building). The Inaugural Edward M. Kovach Cura Personalis Endowed Lecture FREE |
AUG 7 Wed | East Coast VentureCON SummerFest & EXPO, 5-9pm at Capital One Headquarters (1680 Capital One Drive, Conference Center, McLean, VA 22102). Powered by Capital One, CONNECTpreneur, and the Northern Virginia Chamber, the 2019 East Coast VentureCON SummerFest & EXPO will be the best networking event of the Summer with 350 business leaders from all over the MidAtlantic in attendance. $119+ |
AUG 7 Wed | Adobe Insider Tour (AEM, Analytics & Forms) comes to DC! Free Training!, 11am-5pm at Newseum (555 Pennsylvania Ave NW). The Adobe Insider Tour is a free half-day session of networking and learning brought to you by Adobe Experience League. Our Washington D.C. event will take place on August 7th at the Newseum and will feature expert led breakouts from Adobe Analytics and Adobe Experience Manager. See below for details on the event, sessions and to register. We hope to see you there! FREE |
AUG 7 Wed | NPC Headliners Luncheon: Rep. Elijah Cummings (D-MD), 12:30-2pm at National Press Club (529 14th Street, NW, 13th Floor). Cummings will address the Oversight Committee’s investigations into the Trump Administration. In a recent letter to acting White House Chief of Staff Mick Mulvaney, Cummings complained that the White House had ignored the committee’s requests for information and has not complied with the Presidential Records Act. The committee is seeking notes on President Trump’s private conversations with Russian President Vladimir Putin. $24+ |
Tuesday, August 6, 2019 | |
AUG 6 Tue | SAFe Networking Reception, 5:30-7:30 at The Sunset Room By Wolfgang Puck (137 National Plaza, ##200). Not attending Agile2019? No problem! You’re part of our community; we hope you’ll join in on the fun regardless. Connect with old friends and new from Scaled Agile and the SAFe community over drinks, delectable appetizers and a gorgeous view of the harbor. FREE |
AUG 6 Tue | Partner Success Day 2019 – Washington, D.C., 9am-6pm at Georgetown Visitation Preparatory School (1524 Thirty-fifth Street NW). A one-day, Partners-only meeting and workshop. Partner Success Days are designed to build on the success of our popular annual Partners Conference while providing our Partners with the opportunity to learn and exchange best practices in a collaborative environment. We’ll discuss best practices and lessons learned, workshop new strategies, and share innovative ideas. This event’s programming is geared toward Partners using The Social Fundraising Platform and Giving Forms by GiveCampus, and will be presented by members of the GiveCampus team and by staff members at Partner insitutions. FREE |
Saturday, August 3, 2019 | |
AUG 3 Sat | World’s Fair at the DAR Museum, 10am-3pm at DAR Museum (1776 D Street NW). Experience the excitement, innovation, and wonder of a c.1900 World’s Fair. Learn about inventions that thrilled fairgoers and play games enjoyed by children and adults alike at these grand events. Celebrate cultures around the world by exploring the booths of local embassies and cultural centers. Fun for the whole family, this event is not one to miss! FREE |
AUG 3 Sat | Free Tango, 2:30pm at Petworth Library (4200 Kansas Ave. NW). Celebrate the sultry, hypnotic Argentine dance with Tango Practica! Open to adults with all levels of experience. No registration required. FREE |
Friday, August 2, 2019 | |
AUG 2 Fri | Drive-In at Union Market: Jaws, 8-11pm at Union Market (1309 5TH STREET NE). The Drive-In at Union Market is back for a seventh season from May through October! Watch great films under the stars on the first Friday of every month. Delicious foods from market vendors, and fun pre-show activities for movie-lovers of every age! All films are shown with Closed Caption. FREE, $15 Parking |
AUG 2 Fri | Grand Opening of the Diaspora Expressions Expo, 6:30-9:30pm at Embassy of Haiti (2311 Massachusetts Avenue Northwest). The Embassy of Haiti in Washington, DC cordially invites you to the Grand Opening of the Diaspora Expressions Expo, a postmodern art exhibit exclusively curated with works from the Haitian Diaspora community. The event will be held on Friday, August 2, 2019 starting at 6:30 pm and will feature Haitian-inspired hors d’oeuvres, rum-infused cocktails, wine, music and an opportunity to meet and connect with the participating artists. FREE |
AUG 2 Fri | First Friday: See and Be Seen: DC, Closing Reception, 6-8pm at Washington Studio School (2129 S Street Northwest). We invite artists and visitors of all ages, backgrounds and skill levels to help us celebrate the artistic and cultural diversity of the District by creating a self-portrait and participating in our live exhibition exploring perception, voice and identity through drawing and the written word. Throughout the evening, self-portraits will be tacked onto our gallery walls with the aim of creating a powerful reflection and amalgam of the District’s artists and residents. Join us for the closing reception of this interactive exhibition. FREE |
AUG 2 Fri | August First Friday at Artists & Makers Studios, 6-9pm at Artists & Makers Studios MD: 11810 Parklawn Drive, 12276 Wilkins Ave.Artists & Makers Studios on Parklawn Drive and Wilkins Avenue in Rockville will host two metro-area organizations in five galleries for the month of August. FREE |
Thursday, August 1, 2019 | |
AUG 1 Thu | Signal Financial Presents: Art in the City, 6-8pm at Signal Financial City Center Branch (1101 New York Avenue Northwest). A night of entertainment and visual artistry is coming to our City Center branch. Each month, we’ll be featuring a new local artist followed by a celebratory reception. This month, we’re celebrating local artist Ken Bachman, whose delicate yet vibrant paintings will deck the walls for the entire month. FREE |
AUG 1 Thu | MIT Hacking Medicine DC Grand Hack Networking Reception, 6-8:30pm at Samsung Solutions Center (700 Pennsylvania Avenue Southeast). Join MIT, VHA and Samsung for an evening of networking alongside a panel on the future of accelerating healthcare. Hear from leaders in academia, federal and healthcare industries as they explore the ways they are collectively overcoming the biggest challenges facing the delivery of care. FREE |
AUG 1 Thu | Pickering & Rangel Fellows Association Annual Reception, 6-8:30pm at DACOR Bacon House (1801 F Street Northwest). Join the Pickering & Rangel Fellows Association (PRFA) for our annual reception, featuring a keynote address on Why Representation Matters and presentation of our Diversity Champion awards. FREE |
July 2019 |
Wednesday, July 31, 2019 | |
JUL 31 Wed | Uweza Art Gallery Reception, 6-8pm at Stimson Center (1211 Connecticut Ave NW). Paintings by young artists from Nairobi, Kenya presented by Uweza Foundation in cooperation with the Stimson Center and Voices. The exhibit gives a unique opportunity for the young artists to present and sell their artwork. Please join us for the exhibit reception to see the paintings and learn more about Uweza Foundation. FREE |
AUG 31 Sat | Veronica Melendez: Photography Exhibit Opening, 6-8pm at Capitol Hill Arts Workshop (545 7th Street Southeast). The Capitol Hill Arts Workshop presents an exhibit of the works of Veronica Melendez, recipient of CHAW’s 2019 Darkroom Artist Residency, on view August 19th – September 9th 2019. A reception and artist talk will be held on August 31st, 2019 from 6:00-8:00 p.m. at 545 7th Street, SE, Washington, DC, 20003. FREE |
JUL 31 Wed | Dianne’s Recital 2019, 7-10pm at Columbia Heights Education Campus (3101 16th St. NW). Dianne’s Recital is a musical showcase featuring our students performing as brass, woodwind, percussion instrumentalists, dance and vocal while we highlight compelling presentations by our music media and music business students. $10+ |
JUL 31 Wed | Global Builders Network Summit, 9:30am-4:30pm at Gallup (901 F Street Northwest). We invite you to join the Builders first Networking Event at Gallup Headquarters in Washington DC, July 31st, 2019. You will build relationships with Builders from around the world. This event will provide educational and developmental content to build brand awareness, business leadership, entrepreneurship skills, and advisory for investments. There will be CEOs of large and small organizations on the agenda. FREE |
Tuesday, July 30, 2019 | |
JUL 30 Tue | 2020 Healthcare Panel & Debate Watch with Straw Poll!, 6-11pm at Woman’s National Democratic Club (1526 New Hampshire Ave NW). Join the DMV Grassroots Coordinating Committee and Woman’s National Democratic Club for a pre-debate panel on what “Medicare For All” might look like if a Democrat wins the White House as there are several proposals ranging from single-payer to a public option! FREE |
JUL 30 Tue | Free Reception at the Embassy of Botswana, 6-8pm at Embassy of Botswana (1531 New Hampshire Ave NW). Deep in Southern Africa is the exciting and beautiful country of Botswana. They recently marked over 50 years of independence from the British, have since become a thriving democracy. FREE |
JUL 30 Tue | Protect & Preserve Our Waterways & Oceans, 6-8pm at Earth Conservation Corps (1520 First Street, SE). We’re partnering with our friends at Anacostia Riverkeeper and others to host an event focused on water conservation and preservation. Join us for an evening of networking and education to learn about the Anacostia River and the ocean, the environmental threats they’re each facing, and the solutions helping to protect our most precious natural resource – water. FREE |
Monday, July 29, 2019 | |
JUL 29 Mon | Russell Gold and Michael Skelly Book Discussion on July 29th, (616 North Carolina Ave SE). The reception will feature Wall Street Journal senior energy reporter Russell Gold’s new book “Superpower: One Man’s Quest to Transform American Energy”. The book tells the story of the growth of renewable energy in the United States by chronicling the career of our friend Michael Skelly. FREE |
Saturday, July 27, 2019 | |
JUL 27 Sat | DC Swim Week 2019 – Embassy of Italy, 6:30pm at Embassy of Italy (3000 Whitehaven Street Northwest). We invite you to DC’s premier fashion event of the summer – 5th annual DC Swim Week at the Iconic Italian Embassy in Washington DC. Experience an unforgettable summer fashion showcase that is transforming the industry with leading Fashion Designers, Entertainment, and State of the art Production all under one roof. $55+ |
JUL 27 Sat | Kaypi Peru 2019, 10am-5pm at National Museum of the American Indian (Independence Avenue Southwest). Kaypi Peru – which means “This is Peru” in the Quechua indigenous language – is the sum of different cultural expressions. The festival, aimed at all families in the Washington DC metropolitan area, will feature a handicraft market and will offer music and dance performances, hands-on activities for children, as well as films of the wonderful Andean world. FREE |
JUL 27 Sat | ThunderShark | Opening Reception, 7-11pm at Hole in the Sky Collective (2110 5th Street Northeast). The show will feature watercolor + acrylic works inspired by traditional American tattoo flash design—painted on wood panel, contour cut, and coated in resin. The pieces will be totally badass and completely indestructible. FREE |
JUL 27 Sat | Katie Mitchell | Heart on Fire 2019 Tour | A Vibrant Pop & Folk-Rock Concert, 7-8pm at Hotel RL Washington DC (1823 L Street Northwest). Katie Mitchell is a singer/songwriter whose powerful, soulful voice is paired perfectly with her relatable and confessional style of music. Although she is currently living in Long Beach, New York, her musical roots began at a very young age amongst a family of musicians in Virginia and Ohio. Mitchell grew up listening to an eclectic mix of music from Folk and Americana to classic rock, but her biggest musical influences were the female FREE |
Friday, July 26, 2019 | |
JUL 26 Fri | DC Swim Week 2019 – Embassy of Italy, 6:30pm at Embassy of Italy (3000 Whitehaven Street Northwest). We invite you to DC’s premier fashion event of the summer – 5th annual DC Swim Week at the Iconic Italian Embassy in Washington DC. Experience an unforgettable summer fashion showcase that is transforming the industry with leading Fashion Designers, Entertainment, and State of the art Production all under one roof. $55+ |
JUL 26 Fri | Kaypi Peru 2019, 10am-5pm at National Museum of the American Indian (Independence Avenue Southwest). Kaypi Peru – which means “This is Peru” in the Quechua indigenous language – is the sum of different cultural expressions. The festival, aimed at all families in the Washington DC metropolitan area, will feature a handicraft market and will offer music and dance performances, hands-on activities for children, as well as films of the wonderful Andean world. FREE |
Thursday, July 25, 2019 | |
JUL 25 Thu | Latvian Film Club: Baltic Tribes, 6-8pm at Embassy of Latvia to the USA (2306 Massachusetts Ave NW). A popular science documentary film – a historical reconstruction with dramatic elements tells about the 13th-century Baltic peoples who later formed the Latvian nation. The main character of the film, a merchant from Gotland named Lars, travels through the lands inhabited by the Curonians, Latgalians, Selonians, Semigallians, Prussians, Yatvings, Gallindians, Aukshtaitians and Zhemaitians, who at the time had reached their highest stage of development. Historical reconstructions and live action scenes, computer animation and a voice-over narrative by experts in the field provide an insight into the lives of the ancient people of the Baltic region, the last European heathens – what they did, what their beliefs were, and what made them strong. FREE |
JUL 25 Thu | [MORNING] AI in Gov Promoting the Development of Responsible AI: State Dep., 7:30-9am at George Washington University (2201 G Street, NW, Duques Hall Rm 351). Our speaker this month is Adam Murray from the U.S. Department of State in the Office of International Communications and Information Policy. He will share with us how the United States seeks to advance internationally our domestic approach to technology policy, particularly when it comes to responsible AI. He will also share the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) Recommendation on AI including identifying principles for the responsible stewardship of trustworthy AI as well as national policies around AI. FREE or $15 |
Wednesday, July 24, 2019 | |
JUL 24 Wed | Farm Credit Reception, 6:30-8pm at Library of Congress (Thomas Jefferson Building, Great Hall). FREE |
Tuesday, July 23, 2019 | |
JUL 23 Tue | CONNECTING COMMUNITIES TOGETHER: African Heritage & Pan African Leaders Day, 4-8pm at Embassy of Ethiopia (3506 International Dr. NW). CONNECTING COMMUNITES TOGETHER (CCT) event in the DMV (This event is the third time since 2016) called “Connecting Communities Together: African Heritage, Pan African Leaders Day & H.I.M Hailesellasie Birthday. The event goal is to celebrate African Heritage, Annual Pan African Leaders and H.I.M. Emperor Haile Selassie Birthday on Monday, July 23, 2018. FREE |
JUL 23 Tue | SCREENING: Pierrot Le Fou by Jean-Luc Godard, 7-10pm at La Maison Française @ the Embassy of France (4101 Reservoir Rd NW). As part of the film series “Les Femmes Essentielles,” the Cultural Services of the French Embassy present a screening of the film Pierrot Le Fou. Anna Karina left Denmark at age 18 to pursue a modeling career in Paris. She turned down a supporting role in Breathless, but accepted the lead in Godard’s second feature, Le Petit Soldat. FREE |
JUL 23 Tue | Botanical Watercolor Workshop with Maryanne Pollock, 6-8pm at Shop Made in DC – Wharf (10 District Square Southwest). Maryanne Pollock received her BFA from Tyler School of Art in Philadelphia and Rome, Italy. She continued studying at the Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts, the Corcoran College of Art and Design and American University. She represented the United States in a contextual exhibition at the 54th Venice Biennale, at the Arts in Embassies Program in Egypt, and had solo exhibitions in Paris, Basel, Glasgow and Cairo. Publications include Home and Design, Luxe, Traditional Home, Professional Artist (cover), and the Washington Post. Sizable collections of her work include Marriott Marquis DC, Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher, Qatar Foundation and the DC Commission on the Arts and Humanities. $79 |
Sunday, July 21, 2019 | |
JUL 21 Sun | Daby Touré Trio Live at Bossa DC, 8pm at Bossa (2463 18th Street NW). Born in Mauritania, and raised in Senegal, Daby Touré lived for more than a quarter century in Paris before moving recently to Montreal. While his father and uncles formed the pioneering Afropop band Toure Kunda, Touré has always followed his own musical path, with influences ranging from African folk melodies and desert blues, to jazz, pop, reggae, funk and soul. Blessed with an open mind and an explorer’s spirit, Touré’s catchy songs are as likely to appeal to fans of African stars Habib Koité and Youssou N’Dour as they are to followers of Bob Marley, Paul Simon and Stevie Wonder. $15 |
JUL 21 Sun | Grand African Run _ Embassies, 8am-noon at The Yards Park (355 Water Street Southeast). Every year, one African based charity that focuses on children’s education will receive the proceeds from the Grand African Run. Each year, different charities from different African countries will be selected. $20 |
JUL 21 Sun | Lakou Mizik, 6pm at Kennedy Center Millenium StageLakou Mizik is a multigenerational collective of Haitian musicians formed in the aftermath of the devastating 2010 earthquake. The group includes elder legends and rising young talents, united in a mission to honor the healing spirit of their collective culture and communicate a message of pride, strength, and hope to their countrymen and the world. FREE |
Saturday, July 20, 2019 | |
JUL 20 Sat | Masquerade Ball At The Embassy of France [Summer Edition], 8:30-midnight at Embassy of France in the United State (4101 Reservoir Road Northwest). In commemorating this occasion, you are cordially invited to join us celebrate this French tradition on a French soil. The night is filled with French food, open bar, dancing and many more! $79+ |
Thursday, July 18, 2019 | |
JUL 18 Thu | Towards the American Century: Austrians in the United States, 6-9pm at Embassy of Austria (3524 International Court, NW). This ongoing project chronicles Austrian immigration to the United States within the trajectory of historical milestones of Austrian-American relations, from the first Salzburgers on the shores of Georgia in 1734 until today. It is the result of a cooperation between the Austrian Press and Information Service and the Austrian Marshall Plan Center for European Studies at the University of New Orleans. FREE |
JUL 18 Thu | Evening at the Embassy of Mexico / Mexican Cultural Institute, 7pm at Mexican Cultural Institute (2829 16th Street Northwest). Tonight, be transported into a world filled with the wonders of the Mayan legends and the beauty Cancun’s beaches as TTD invites you to step on to Mexican soil for a special cultural evening. The Embassy’s Cultural Center is a unique and beautiful building, one of the best of its kind in the world. It contains several large floors, each displaying the charms of the different regions of our neighbor to the south. $55 |
Wednesday, July 17, 2019 | |
JUL 17 Wed | HEALTH & WELLNESS: Sunrise Pilates on the Rooftop, 6-7am at House of Sweden (2900 K Street Northwest). Start the day with Sunrise Pilates on House of Sweden’s Rooftop overlooking the Potomac. Certified instructur: Ulrika Frank. ONLY on select Wednesday. FREE |
JUL 17 Wed | Langhar on the Hill, 5-7pm at Dirksen Senate Building (50 Constitution Ave NE). The theme of this year’s Langar on the Hill is “Sikhs. Solidarity. Service.” We plan to demonstrate the united presence of the Sikh community and our commitment to selfless service by giving back to the community through Langar. Food will be provided for attendees as they listen to speeches. The event will include speakers from Congress as well as members of the Sikh community. Following the speeches and the food, attendees can help package used books to donate to a local charity. FREE |
Tuesday, July 16, 2019 | |
JUL 16 Tue | 5th International Day of Yoga (Bus ride from Durga Temple), 7:30am-noon (1600 Constitution Ave NW). Please join us with family to participate in the workshop, talks, Yoga, meditation and much more. Prior Knowledge of Yoga isn’t essential! All ages welcome! FREE |
JUL 16 Tue | Animals in Japanese Outsider Art – Exhibition Opening Event, 6:30-8pm at Japan Information & Culture Center, Embassy of Japan (1150 18th Street Northwest, Suite 100). The Japan Information & Culture Center (JICC), Embassy of Japan DC is proud to present “Animals in Japanese Outsider Art || 障害者アートに描かれた動物たち” an exhibition that is meant to work in tandem with “The Life of Animals in Japanese Art” exhibition currently on display at the Washington National Gallery of Art from June 2nd through August 18th, 2019. The exhibition at the National Gallery of Art showcases a broad and varied selection of Japanese art depicting animals, including seven that are designated Important Cultural Property by the Japanese government. The two exhibits could even be said to be the Olympics and Paralympics of Japanese artwork. FREE |
JUL 16 Tue | Presentación del libro “Los Espíritus del Museo”, de Andrés Wertheim, 6:30-8pm at Embassy of Argentina (1600 New Hampshire Avenue Northwest). La Embajada Argentina y la Misión Argentina ante la OEA invitan a participar de la presentación del libro de fotografía “Los Espíritus del Museo”, por su autor, Andrés Wertheim, que tendrá lugar en la sede de la Embajada argentina en el marco de la inauguración de la exhibición “Museos: Un medio embrujado”, que se realizará el 17 de julio en el Art Museum of the Americas (AMA). FREE |
JUL 16 Tue | Seventh Annual Science, Technology, Engineering, the Arts, and Mathematics (STEAM) Fair and Reception, 5-7pm (2043 Rayburn House Office Building). The fair will feature interactive exhibits of public and private sector STEAM programs to encourage girls and women to pursue STEAM education and careers FREE |
JUL 16 Tue | Bike to the Beach charity night, 5:30-7:30pm at Crimson View (627 H Street NW). Join the Modus Milers and Bike to the Beach for an open-to-the-public rooftop celebration where 10% of the evening’s proceeds will go towards making a difference in the AUTISM & disABILITY communities. With two blender bikes from Wheely Good Smoothies onsite, guests will get the chance to blend their own frozen “Crimson Crush” cocktails (our take on the beach fave Orange Crush) for just a $1 donation in addition to the price of the special drink. FREE |
Monday, July 15, 2019 | |
JUL 14 Sun | Fête nationale 2019, 6-10:30pm at La Maison Française, Ambassade de France (4101 Reservoir Road, NW). FREE |
Saturday, July 13, 2019 | |
JUL 13 Sat | CorePower Yoga pop-up, 10:30-11:30am at Crimson View (627 H Street NW). join Crimson and CorePower Yoga for a free pop-up rooftop yoga class to bring your sun salutations a little bit closer to the sky. E-mail [email protected] to reserve your spot in class (on a first-come-first-serve basis) and don’t forget to bring your mat. And when you’re ready to chow down post-down dog, head right downstairs to Crimson Diner for a comforting Southern-style brunch featuring favorites like Buttermilk Pancakes and Shrimp & Grits. FREE |
JUL 13 Sat | 40th Anniversary of the National Black United Front, 7-11pm at Embassy of Haiti (2311 Massachusetts Avenue Northwest). The National Black United Front (NBUF) invites you to Washington D.C. to celebrate our 40th Anniverasry and national convention. Known as “Chocolate City,” Washington D.C. is home to historic African American institutions, events and personalities such as the Million Man March, Howard University and Frederick Douglass. FREE |
JUL 13 Sat | The KF 5th Annual Polish Day – Celebrating Polish-American Relations, 1-4:30pm (2025 O Street NW). This year we commemorate the 100th anniversary of establishing Polish-American relations. Come ready for a historical quiz and win great prizes! We will treat you to a delicious and traditionally Polish ‘obiad’, prepared by the Chef of the Embassy of the Republic of Poland. After the meal, we will invite you to a performance by Afro -Polka – a Maciek Schejbal’s band, while we will serve you cold Polish beer! $30+ |
Friday, July 12, 2019 | |
JUL 12 Fri | Open Site and Reception: Mixed Media Works by Korean Artist Tae Eun Ahn, 6pm at Korean Cultural Center (2370 Massachusetts Ave. NW). The Korean Cultural Center Washington, D.C. proudly presents Open Site, the first U.S. solo exhibition of works by Korean artist Tae Eun Ahn, whose tactile and visceral art seeks to expand our perception of the world by examining the role of the body as a bridge between internal and external existence. Open Site features works in a variety of media that attempt to capture traces of the body in motion, including six videos and installations, six photographic works, four paintings, one sculpture created primarily out of clay, and a live performance by the artist herself. FREE |
JUL 12 Fri | Bastille Day – Cuisine & Maillot Jaune – A Gastronomic Tour de France, 7:30-11:30pm at La Maison Française at the Embassy of France in the United States (4101 Reservoir Road Northwest). Our annual celebration of Bastille Day is back! On Friday, July 12, follow the gourmet steps of the mythic bicycle race – starting in Brussels, Belgium and ending in Paris, France. Join the peloton to France by tasting a selection from the best local chefs, participating in our silent auction filled with wonderful items, and sipping a glass of wine in the patio while listening to live music. $95+ |
JUL 12 Fri | A MID-SUMMER’S NIGHT TANGO, 8pm at The Embassy of Argentina (1600 New Hampshire Avenue NW). Join Maestro Buslje and his tango ensemble for an intimate evening of tango music at the beautiful historic Embassy of Argentina. Joining PASO is special guest pianist, Ariel Pirotti, from Buenos Aires, playing some of his own original tango compositions as well as tango standards. At intermission, Maestro Buslje gives patrons an overview of the new 2019-2020 concert season. An Argentine wine reception rounds out this special mid-summer event. $45 |
JUL 12 Fri | Bahamas Independance Celebration Reception, 6-8pm at The Wharf (801 Wharf St SW). The Embassy of the Bahamas & The Bahamas Consular Annex invites you to a reception celebrating our 46th Independance. FREE |
Thursday, July 11, 2019 | |
JUL 11 Thu | Congressional Ideas Market, 6-9pm at Rayburn HOB Foyer (45 Independence Ave SW). College to Congress, in partnership with The Purple Aisle, will host the first ever, Congressional Ideas Market! In this fast-paced, hackathon-style event, we will harness the power of our lived experiences to shape the future of public policy. Calling all interns, staffers, and local leaders to help innovate and build a more collaborative, inclusive, and effective Congress! FREE |
JUL 11 Thu | New Story Leadership Congressional Forum, 6-9:30pm at 2168 Rayburn House Office Building (45 Independence Ave SW). New Story Leadership identifies emerging leaders from Palestine and Israel and brings them to the center of power in Washington, DC. Our eight delegates serve in congressional offices and give briefings on the situation in the region. Join us to hear first hand about their experiences on the ground. FREE |
Tuesday, July 9, 2019 | |
JUL 9 Tue | SCREENING: Entre Nous by Diane Kurys, 7-10pm at La Maison Française @ the Embassy of France (4101 Reservoir Rd NW). As part of the film series “Les Femmes Essentielles,” the Cultural Services of the French Embassy present a screening of the film Entre Nous. Diane Kurys’ biographical drama features two renowned actresses of contemporary French cinema. FREE |
Saturday, July 6, 2019 | |
JUL 6 Sat | Free Tango, 2:30pm at Petworth Library (4200 Kansas Ave. NW). Celebrate the sultry, hypnotic Argentine dance with Tango Practica! Open to adults with all levels of experience. No registration required. FREE |
Friday, July 5, 2019JUL 5 Fri Drive-In at Union Market: A League of Their Own, 8-11pm at Union Market (1309 5TH STREET NE). The Drive-In at Union Market is back for a seventh season from May through October! Watch great films under the stars on the first Friday of every month. Delicious foods from market vendors, and fun pre-show activities for movie-lovers of every age! All films are shown with Closed Caption. FREE, $15 Parking | |||
Thursday, July 4, 2019 | |
JUL 4 Thu | Red, White & Blue Skies – 4th of July Party at The Graham Rooftop, Noon-2am at The Graham Rooftop (1075 Thomas Jefferson Street Northwest). Cheers to Red, White and Blue Skies as you celebrate Independence on The Graham Rooftop. We’re kicking off the party at 12pm and going all night until 2am. There truly is no better place to be for the 4th than DC and there’s no better view to take it all in than at The Graham Rooftop. General Admission tickets include entry and unlimited bites from our Backyard BBQ. $75+ |
JUL 4 Thu | 4th of July celebration at the National Archives, All day (Schedule TBD) at The National Archives (700 Pennsylvania Ave NW). Join a tradition like no other: the annual Independence Day celebration at the National Archives in Washington, DC – home of the original Declaration of Independence, the U.S. Constitution, and the Bill of Rights. Boo the list of grievances against King George III, and cheer ‘Huzzah!’ as we declare our independence on the steps of the Archives, while enjoying a full day of family-friendly activities in our nation’s capital. FREE |
JUL 4 Thu | Independence Day Concert, 11am,12pm,1pm at NATIONAL AIR AND SPACE MUSEUM, America by Air Exhibit (Independence Ave at 6th St, SW). Celebrate the 4th of July with a special performance by the United States Air Force Band’s Ceremonial Brass Quintet. Performances will begin at 11:00 am, noon, and 1:00 pm. Each concert will last 20 minutes. Concerts at the Museum in Washington, DC feature vocal and instrumental selections from a variety of musical genres including big band, jazz, popular, patriotic, and classical. World-class musicians from the U.S. military are sure to both entertain and inspire you. FREE |
June 2019 |
Sunday, June 30, 2019 | |
JUN 30 Sun | 2019 RAMMY AWARDS GALA, 5pm at Walter E. Washington Convention Center (801 Mt Vernon Pl NW). Presented by the Restaurant Association Metropolitan Washington (RAMW), The RAMMY Awards Gala honors the exceptional ability and accomplishments of the hard-working individuals and organizations of the region’s restaurants and foodservice community. Named the #1 Food & Restaurant event by BizBash Magazine since 2008, The RAMMYS celebrate one of Metropolitan Washington’s greatest assets: its restaurants! $325 |
Saturday, June 29, 2019 | |
JUN 29 Sat | One Journey Festival, 11am-6pm at Washington National CathedralOne Journey Festival is a day-long celebration of the courage, talents, and contributions refugees and displaced people. The FREE and family-friendly festival fosters community and advocacy as we celebrate refugee talents, stories, and accomplishments through the shared languages of humanity: art, food, music & dance, and technology. The event will feature humanitarian speakers, artists, local vendors, a world marketplace, storytelling, and more. FREE |
JUN 29 Sat | Soulful Symphony: #Soulfulsetlist, 7:30pm at Merriweather Post Pavilion, Columbia, MD (10475 Little Patuxent Pkwy). Continuing its mission of exploring the rich diversity of American Roots Music, Soulful Symphony captures the magic and wonder of one of the most iconic stages in the country with a mash-up of American Anthems covering every conceivable style and genre – original orchestral arrangements, magnificent vocal performances and spectacular dancing. It’s the ultimate Remix. This is what makes Soulful Symphony unlike any orchestral ensemble in the world. $25+ |
JUN 29 Sat | 2019 SMOSA USA Fundraising Dinner Dance, 7pm-midnight at Embassy of Ghana (3512 International Drive Northwest). St. Monica’s Old Students Association presents our 2019 Annual Fundraising Event at the Ghana Embassy. It’s going to be fun, so come and support Us and let’s have FUN! $50+ |
JUN 29 Sat | Georgetown Walking Tour: Georgetown Undercover, 12-2pm at Georgetown (See link). Sneak around and investigate the clandestine corners of Georgetown. See where covert activities took place behind closed doors and in public places. Hear how “Wild Bill” Donovan, Aldrich Ames, Alger Hiss, and others practiced their spycraft. $20 |
Friday, June 28, 2019 | |
JUN 28 Fri | The Veuve Clicquot Marcel’s Picnic Experience , 6-8pm at Marcel’s (2401 Pennsylvania Avenue NW). Join one of the world’s most prestigious Champagne brands, Veuve Clicquot, for a Veuve Clicquot picnic experience. The private terrace of French-Belgian favorite Marcel’s will be transformed into a Champagne sanctuary. Enjoy complimentary Veuve Clicquot Champagne Brut Yellow Label and Veuve Clicquot Rosé accompanied by a perfectly paired tasting experience with passed canapés included. Keep the party going with live jazz at the lounge and bar all night. And, of course, don’t forget to memorialize the evening with a festive snap from the exclusive Veuve Clicquot Instagram wall. To receive more information, RSVP for the event or purchase a ticket, please call Marcel’s at 202.296.1166. $155 |
Thursday, June 27, 2019 | |
JUN 27 Thu | Distillers at The Speakeasy – MaCallan’s Night at The Alex, 5-8pm at The Alex (1075 Thomas Jefferson Street Northwest). Spend your Thursday evening at The Alex Speakeasy as we’re joined by the Macallan Distillery team. You’ll walk into The Alex and be immersed in the unique distilling process beginning with a bespoke cocktail upon arrival and live music. The first 32 guests to purchase a flight will also receive a custom Graham Georgetown glass. To wash it all down, enjoy complimentary Cheese & Charcuterie all night. FREE |
JUN 27 Thu | 2020 Democratic Debate Party with Straw Poll! (6/26 & 6/27), 6-11pm at Local Sixteen (1602 U Street NW). Join the DMV Grassroots Coordinating Committee and Network For Progress for the first 2020 Democratic Primary Debate in Miami! Watch parties will be on Wednesday 6/26 and Thursday 6/27. The debate begins at 9pm, and we will also feature networking and speakers during our Pre-Debate Candidate Fair and Straw Poll through 8pm. $5 Drink and Appetizer Specials will be available until 9pm. This is a 21+ Event. FREE |
JUN 27 Thu | Universe or Multiverse?, 6:30-7:45pm at Carnegie Institution for Science (1530 P Street Northwest). Cosmological observations show that on the largest scales accessible to our telescopes, the universe is very uniform, and the same laws of physics operate in all the parts of it that we can see. Rather paradoxically, the theory that explains this uniformity also predicts that on extremely large scales, the situation may look totally different. Dr. Andrei Linde: Professor of Physics, Stanford University; Kavli Prize Laureate FREE |
Wednesday, June 26, 2019 | |
JUN 26 Wed | Summer on Ice – Moet Ice at The Graham Rooftop, 7-10pm at The Graham Rooftop (1075 Thomas Jefferson Street Northwest). Kick back, relax and cool down with special pricing – Moet Ice Imperial for just $18 a glass/$90 a bottle & Möet Ice Imperial Rosé for $21 a glass/$110 a bottle. Möet & Chandon ambassadors will also be on-site with exclusive free swag. FREE |
JUN 26 Wed | 2020 Democratic Debate Party with Straw Poll! (6/26 & 6/27), 6-11pm at Local Sixteen (1602 U Street NW). Join the DMV Grassroots Coordinating Committee and Network For Progress for the first 2020 Democratic Primary Debate in Miami! Watch parties will be on Wednesday 6/26 and Thursday 6/27. The debate begins at 9pm, and we will also feature networking and speakers during our Pre-Debate Candidate Fair and Straw Poll through 8pm. $5 Drink and Appetizer Specials will be available until 9pm. This is a 21+ Event. FREE |
JUN 26 Wed | HEALTH & WELLNESS: Sunrise Pilates on the Rooftop, 6-7am at House of Sweden (2900 K Street Northwest). Start the day with Sunrise Pilates on House of Sweden’s Rooftop overlooking the Potomac. Certified instructur: Ulrika Frank. ONLY on select Wednesday. FREE |
JUN 26 Wed | MED GALA, 6-9pm at Embassy of Italy (3000 Whitehaven Street Northwest). Join us for a culinary adventure featuring different stations: indulge in different delicacies, surrounded by music and dances distinctive of many Mediterranean countries! Enjoy a memorable evening dedicated to life+style, staged at the elegant Italian Embassy. $200 |
Tuesday, June 25, 2019 | |
JUN 25 Tue | DBG Spotlight Mixer@Embassy Row Hotel, 6-9pm at Embassy Row Hotel (2015 Massachusetts, Ave NW). Join us for an evening of cocktails, networking, and beauty industry news at DBG’s Spotlight Mixer on June 25 at Embassy Row Hotel, from 6pm-9pm. We’ll talk beauty with popular cosmetic brands and spotlight mixer host Matar Gueye, a skincare education & sales coordinator with more than five years of experience sharing tips, best practices, secrets, and innovations throughout the nation’s capital. $15 |
JUN 25 Tue | Satellite Room’s Drag Bingo Bash will Close Out Capital Pride Month , 6-9pm at Satellite Room DC (2047 9th Street NW). Capital Pride 2019 is going out with a bang at Shaw’s late-night favorite Satellite Room during a special Drag Bingo Bash, hosted by D.C.’s very own Bombalicious Eklaver. This free and public event will include multiple rounds of bingo, unique prizes (including boozy treats from Republic Restoratives), and $25 pizza & pitcher specials featuring local brews including DC Brau and 3 Stars. And, naturally, Bombalicious will serve and slay her way through the evening as Bingomaster as we bid adieu to another season of Pride. FREE |
JUN 25 Tue | A PEOPLE’S CHOIR DC (SING-ALONG) at DC9 Nightclub, 7:30-9:15pm at DC9 Nightclub (1940 9th St NW). Theme TBA after our May 7 sing-along! We’ll be up on the second floor at DC9 Nightclub. Singing starts around 7:30pm, but come early to enjoy the (enclosed) roof and happy hour. The big, sliding door halfway to the roof should be open by 7:10pm or so. FREE |
JUN 25 Tue | SCREENING: Hiroshima Mon Amour by Alain Resnais, 7-10pm at La Maison Française @ the Embassy of France (4101 Reservoir Rd NW). As part of the film series “Les Femmes Essentielles,” the Cultural Services of the French Embassy present a screening of the film Hiroshima Mon Amour. Emmanuelle Riva (1927-2017) epitomized a new kind of female star, more realistic and intellectual, in contrast with the stereotype of Bardot. After her star-making turn in Hiroshima Mon Amour, Riva appeared opposite Jean-Paul Belmondo in Melville’s Léon Morin, Priest. FREE |
Monday, June 24, 2019 | |
JUL 24 Wed | Independent Trekking Around the World, 7-8:30pm at Northeast Neighborhood Library (330 7th Street Northeast). Kylie Lipinski and Karan Girdhani spent one year (April 2018 – April 2019) hiking and trekking independently in seven countries: The United States, Iceland, India, Nepal, Chile, Ecuador, and Peru. They will share highlights from their favorite day hikes and multi-day treks. They will also talk about the research and logistics that went into planning a year of outdoor travel on four different continents. FREE |
Saturday, June 22, 2019 | |
JUN 22 Sat | MUSIC: Nordic Jazz 2019, 3-8pm at Embassy of Denmark (3200 Whitehaven Street Northwest). The Nordic Embassies in Washington D.C. are excited to present the thirteenth annual Nordic Jazz Festival in Washington, D.C., June 16th – 23rd, 2019. Internationally acclaimed performers from Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway and Sweden will present the modern sound of Nordic Jazz over the course of 11 concerts. For a full schedule and band information, see below. FREE |
Friday, June 21, 2019 | |
JUN 21 Fri | Reception At The Embassy of France, 6-9pm at Embassy of France in the United States (4101 Reservoir Road Northwest). How about traveling to France without airport hustle, jet lag,…etc? This event is a showcase of France and French culture. We will meet and socialize with French professionals, business people and diplomates at the Event. Buffet Campagnard (Typical french style finger food buffet) prepared by Chef Mark Courseille of Le Café Descartes of the Embassy will be served. The buffet is a finger food buffet. It is not considered as dinner. We will have an Open Bar featuring French wines & drinks. $45 |
Thursday, June 20, 2019 | |
JUN 20 Thu | 8th Annual Day of Archaeology Festival, 10am-3pm at Dumbarton House (2715 Q Street, NW, Georgetown ). The International Day of Archaeology aims to raise public awareness of the relevance and importance of archaeology in the modern world. This festival is dedicated to the archaeology, history, and preservation of Washington, DC area and invites the public to learn in fun and interactive ways. For the 8th year, AITC is bringing together archaeology organizations from DC, Maryland, and Virginia to celebrate the Day of Archaeology Festival. FREE |
JUN 20 Thu | Dumbarton House’s Dumbarton at Dusk, 5:30-8pm at Dumbarton House (2715 Q Street NW). Throughout the summer, Dumbarton House Museum in Georgetown hosts an array of interesting and educational events that connect neighbors and visitors to its important past. Celebrate DC and the “room where it happens” on the anniversary of the meeting between Alexander Hamilton, Thomas Jefferson, and James Madison that put the nation’s capital where it is today. Join Dumbarton House to make your voice heard with postcard writing, DC themed-coloring, and mingling with local politicians. Stroll through the Making DC exhibition which highlights collections items related to early DC. Enjoy light refreshments, cash bar and the musical stylings of Tommy Rueckert. FREE |
JUN 20 Thu | I Am A Masterpiece: Benefit Cocktail Reception, 6-8:30pm at Embassy of South Africa (3051 Massachusetts Avenue Northwest). Join us 20th June 2019, 6:00-8:30pm, at the Embassy of the Republic of South Africa in Washington, DC for I Am, We Are’s Fourth Annual Benefit Reception. Under this year’s theme, “I Am A Masterpiece,” we will celebrate the masterpiece in the making and work of art that is each of us. Through art we will immerse attendees in I Am, We Are’s journey while giving them an opportunity to learn more about our participants. The reception will include live entertainment and both a virtual and live silent auction. Hors d’ouevres and beverages will be served. $85 |
JUN 20 Thu | Ambassador Insider Series – Georgia, 6-9pm at Embassy of Georgia (1824 R Street NW). Ancient wine cellars. Majestic mountain vistas. A unique alphabet. Polyphonic folk music and occupied territories. The Republic of Georgia, which last year celebrated a century of independence, is known for all this and more. On Thursday, June 20, please join the Washington Diplomat at our ongoing Ambassador Insider Series as we interview David Bakradze, Georgia’s envoy to the United States. The event, which takes place at the Georgian Embassy off Dupont Circle, will highlight the political, economic and cultural issues that define this former Soviet republic in the Caucasus. FREE |
Wednesday, June 19, 2019 | |
JUN 19 Wed | Bicycle Maintenance Workshop, 7-8pm at Northeast Neighborhood Library (330 7th Street Northeast). Learn the basic skills needed to care for and maintain your bicycle, in this free workshop with staff from H Street bike shop, The Daily Rider. FREE |
Tuesday, June 18, 2019 | |
JUN 18 Tue | Bark Mitzvah Yappy Hour, 6-8pm at Dacha Beer Garden and Continental Beer Garden (1600 7th St NW and 1901 Fort Myer Dr, Arlington). Bring your furry, four legged best friend to a very special event with happy and yappy hour pricing and some festive treats and activities for your pal. BYOD (Bring Your own Dog) and enter our optional Bark Mitzvah Party Best Outfit Contest or just come out to meet some new members of the tribe! We welcome all – puppy parents, non-pet owners, and their friends. $5 |
JUN 18 Tue | Sustainable Development Goal #16: Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions, 10-11:30am at CSIS Headquarters (1616 Rhode Island Avenue, NW). Please join us on June 18th for a public event focused on Sustainable Development Goal #16 which aims to promote peaceful and inclusive societies for sustainable development, provide access to justice for all and build effective, accountable and inclusive institutions at all levels. FREE |
JUN 18 Tue | Dumbarton at Dusk- July, 5:30-8pm (2715 Q St NW). Come see Dumbarton House in a whole new light. As we celebrate the works of Jane Austen with our annual Jane Austen Film Festival, we invite you to enjoy a Jane Austen Garden Party featuring period lawn games and Austen inspired crafts. This happy hour includes a cash bar, light refreshments by Geppetto Catering, free museum admission, and the music of the local string trio, Toccata Players. As part of our celebration of the great British author, the museum will feature a rarely-displayed 18th century, British redcoat. Bring friends, family, co-workers and neighbors to experience the ambiance of Dumbarton at dusk! FREE |
Monday, June 17, 2019 | |
JUN 17 Mon | Cinema Italia – a Jazz Concert with Rosario Giuliani Quartet, 6-8pm at Italian Cultural Institute @ Embassy of Italy (3000 Whitehaven St, NW). What would films be without music? Music is able to convey what images cannot. The importance of a soundtrack can sometimes even transcend images and stories. Great movie directors often build the entire structure of their masterpieces around a score. FREE |
Sunday, June 16, 2019 | |
JUN 16 Sun | 5th International Day of Yoga, 8:30am-10:30am at Washington Monument (1600 Constitution Ave NW). Free Event! Embassy of India, Washington, DC in partnership with friends of Yoga are coming together to celebrate the fifth year of International day of yoga on Sunday, June 16th, 2019. Join us to participate in the workshop, talks, Yoga, meditation and much more. Prior Knowledge of Yoga isn’t essential! FREE |
Saturday, June 15, 2019 | |
JUN 15 Sat | ⭐Girls on the Run – DC Fitness Crawl, 3:30-5:05pm at ElectionCycle, Yoga District, Duffy’s Irish Pub (H Street) (Start at ElectionCycle – 1108 H Street NE). Join us for two great workouts (spin & yoga) at the Girls on the Run DC Fitness Crawl and give back to girls! After your double workout, come celebrate at happy hour to meet new people & win some prizes. 100% of the proceeds support GOTR-DC, an after-school youth development program that inspires girls to be joyful, healthy, and confident. $35 |
JUN 15 Sat | The Influence of Classicism in the Architecture of Washington’s Historic Districts, 10am-noon at VariousThe National Civic Art Society cordially invites you to take part in our 2019 walking tour series “The Influence of Classicism in the Architecture of Washington’s Historic Neighborhoods.” Local historian Jeanne Fogle will bring Washington’s past alive through stories of the area’s residents and insight into the area’s distinctive architectural development. $10 |
JUN 15 Sat | History Happy Hour with Derek Brown, 3pm at William G. McGowan Theater, National Archives Foundation (700 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW). Join us for an engaging panel discussion with authors Derek Brown and Bob Yule as they discuss their new book, Spirits, Sugar, Water, Bitters: How the Cocktail Conquered the World with moderator Rose Previte, owner of Maydan and Compass Rose. The event will feature a cocktail reception from 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM and a theater program from 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM. The reception will feature five of D.C.’s top bartenders including Gina Chersevani (Buffalo & Bergen), Duane Sylvestre (Campari Group), Megan Barnes (Espita), Paul Taylor (Columbia Room), and Tom Brown (The Passenger) who will mix up their versions of cocktail recipes from the book. $60 |
JUN 15 Sat | 2nd Opening Brunch Weekend: Thamee (Burmese Food), Varies at Thamee (1320 H St NE). Come check out the opening of the only Burmese restaurant in DC! Great background on Burmese tea shop culture by Victoria Milko for NPR: “Tea shops are not just where people go to get good, cheap food,” says artist Kaung Kyaw Khine, 35, who earlier this year was featured in an art show in Yangon focusing on tea shops. “It’s a part of our culture, history, and where people go for all matters in life.” FREE |
Friday, June 14, 2019 | |
JUN 14 Fri | Dumbarton House’s Great Gatsby Picnic, 6-9pm at Dumbarton House (2715 Q St NW). You’re invited June 12 13 14 to the mansion of mysterious multimillionaire Jay Gatsby for a summer party! Join Picnic Theatre Company at Dumbarton House in Georgetown for a Roaring Twenties live action performance of F. Scott Fitzgerald’s The Great Gatsby! Selected by Modern Library as the greatest American novel of the 20th century, you’ll experience the dreamers, debutantes, strivers, socialites and criminals that populate this classic cautionary tale of the American Dream. $15 |
Thursday, June 13, 2019 | |
JUN 13 Thu | Summer Speakeasy Party, 6:30-8:30pm at Room & Board (1840 14th Street NW). Go back in time with us and celebrate our building’s 100-year history with a speakeasy party. RSVP to get the password for the “secret” door, then make your way into the showroom for a swing dancing lesson to the music of the Blue Crescent Syncopators! Enjoy prohibition-inspired cocktails from the Pratt Standard Cocktail Company, and a bar cart styling demo from Room & Board. FREE |
JUN 13 Thu | Dumbarton House’s Great Gatsby Picnic, 6-9pm at Dumbarton House (2715 Q St NW). You’re invited June 12 13 14 to the mansion of mysterious multimillionaire Jay Gatsby for a summer party! Join Picnic Theatre Company at Dumbarton House in Georgetown for a Roaring Twenties live action performance of F. Scott Fitzgerald’s The Great Gatsby! Selected by Modern Library as the greatest American novel of the 20th century, you’ll experience the dreamers, debutantes, strivers, socialites and criminals that populate this classic cautionary tale of the American Dream. $15 |
JUN 13 Thu | Opening Night Party for 6.13.89: The Cancelling of the Mapplethorpe Exhibit, 6-8pm at Corcoran School of the Arts and Design, The Atrium Galleries at the Flagg Building (500 17th St. NW). 6.13.89: The Cancelling of the Mapplethorpe Exhibition will explore the highly politicized and publicized cancellation of the 1989 exhibition Robert Mapplethorpe: The Perfect Moment. On June 13, 1989, the Corcoran Gallery of Art bowed to significant political pressure and canceled the retrospective less than three weeks before it was scheduled to open to the public. The show was slated to display more than 150 works by the late photographer Robert Mapplethorpe, known for his bold depictions of the human form. FREE |
JUN 13 Thu | Fair Water: A Right of All– A Human Rights and Gender Perspective, 9am-2:30pm at Former Residence of the Ambassadors of Spain (2801 16th St, NW). The Delegation of the European Union in the US, the Embassy of Spain, the Inter-American Development Bank and We Are Water Foundation invite you to a seminar on the right to safe drinking water and sanitation for all people. Sustainable water management is one of the key challenges of the 21st century. The importance of clean water cannot be underestimated, as it is directly linked to the realization of many UN Sustainable Development Goals. The expert discussion will also cover the role of gender equality in water and sanitation. This program will explore the leading work the EU and Spain have done in promoting water diplomacy, as well as the work of Human Rights Watch in California. FREE |
Wednesday, June 12, 2019 |
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JUN 12 Wed |
Dumbarton House’s Great Gatsby Picnic, 6-9pm at Dumbarton House (2715 Q St NW). You’re invited June 12 13 14 to the mansion of mysterious multimillionaire Jay Gatsby for a summer party! Join Picnic Theatre Company at Dumbarton House in Georgetown for a Roaring Twenties live action performance of F. Scott Fitzgerald’s The Great Gatsby! Selected by Modern Library as the greatest American novel of the 20th century, you’ll experience the dreamers, debutantes, strivers, socialites and criminals that populate this classic cautionary tale of the American Dream. $15 |
Tuesday, June 11, 2019 | |
JUN 11 Tue | SCREENING: César and Rosalie by Claude Sautet, 7-10pm at La Maison Française @ the Embassy of France (4101 Reservoir Rd NW). As part of the film series “Les Femmes Essentielles,” the Cultural Services of the French Embassy present a screening of the film César and Rosalie. Viennese by birth, Romy Schneider (1938 – 1982) began acting in German films, but gained international stardom in such films as Orson Welles’ The Trial, Jacques Deray’s La Piscine, and Claude Sautet’s Les Choses de la vie. Tragically, she died of poor health at age 43. Almodóvar dedicated his film All About My Mother to Schneider’s memory. FREE |
JUN 11 Tue | ERLS: To Save an Empire Novel Ottoman History Lecture, Book Signing, 6-7:30pm at Washington Turkish House (1526 18th St NW). Lecture on Ottoman History and Book Signing – When Russia invades the Ottoman Empire in 1877, Sultan Abdulhamit is forced into war to protect and preserve the Empire’s ethnically diverse territories that stretch across three continents. But, at home he feels his executive powers are paralyzed by the Ottoman Grand Vizier Mithat Pasha, an influential reformer, who has popular support to bring a constitutional monarchy to the Empire. FREE |
Sunday, June 9, 2019 | |
JUN 9 Sun | Photoworks Photo Slam 2019, 7-9pm at busboys and poets (14th and V streets NW). Submit your work today! FREE |
Saturday, June 8, 2019 | |
JUN 8 Sat | Family Curator’s Tour (ages 8+), 10:30am at Cato Institute (1000 Massachusetts Ave, NW). Join Harriet Lesser, curator and friend of Cato, on a guided tour of the institute’s inaugural art exhibition as she explores the underlying ideas and creative process behind many of the exhibition’s artworks. The 45-minute tour will conclude with an opportunity to enjoy light refreshments, and will include a reading by contributing artist Lulu Delacre from her book Us, in Progress: Short Stories About Young Latinos. FREE |
Friday, June 7, 2019 | |
JUN 7 Fri | Drive-In at Union Market: Con Air, 8-11pm at Union Market (1309 5TH STREET NE). The Drive-In at Union Market is back for a seventh season from May through October! Watch great films under the stars on the first Friday of every month. Delicious foods from market vendors, and fun pre-show activities for movie-lovers of every age! All films are shown with Closed Caption. FREE, $15 Parking |
JUN 7 Fri | EuroAsia Shorts 2019: All Countries + USA (Final Night), 6-9pm at Italian Cultural Institute @ Embassy of Italy (3000 Whitehaven St, NW). Celebrating 14 years of short films from Europe, Asia, and the United States, presented in Washington, DC EuroAsia Shorts proudly presents an annual week of short films from Europe, Asia, and the United States, screened at embassies and cultural centers throughout Washington, DC. Every night includes a cultural Q&A and discussion with experts, and several nights include special reception events! Join an international cinematic dialogue that is uniquely Washingtonian. FREE |
JUN 7 Fri | FIFA Women’s World Cup 2019 – Opening Ceremony & Match: France/Republic of Korea, 2-5pm at La Maison Française at the Embassy of France (4101 Reservoir Road NW). France is proud to host the 2019 FIFA Women’s World Cup. The championship will kick off on June 7 with an opening match between France and Republic of Korea. The French Embassy invites you to join us at the Maison Française to celebrate what promises to be the international sporting event of the year! FREE |
JUN 7 Fri | Liberating a Continent: John Paul II and the Fall of Communism Film Screening, 6-9pm at Saint John Paul II National Shrine (3900 Harewood Road Northeast). The Embassy of Poland and the Saint John Paul II National Shrine invite you to a screening of Liberating a Continent: John Paul II and the Fall of Communism. This event celebrates the anniversary of Pope John Paul II’s first visit to Poland, which set in motion the fall of communism in Central and Eastern Europe a decade later. Reception at 6pm. FREE |
Thursday, June 6, 2019 | |
JUN 6 Thu | Centro Argentino’s 20-year Anniversary!, 6-8pm at Embassy of Argentina (1600 New Hampshire Avenue Northwest). Join our celebration and learn about our cause at the Embassy of Argentina! Argentine wine and appetizers will be provided! CEGA has helped Argentine children finish school for 20 years, and we want to celebrate it by honoring those who have made it possible, and by spreading the word to strengthen our mission. $20 |
JUN 6 Thu | EuroAsia Short Films Festival – China and France, 6:30-8:30pm at Alliance Française (2142 Wyoming Avenue Northwest). EuroAsia Shorts 2019 proudly presents an annual week of short films from Europe, Asia, and the United States, screened at embassies and cultural centers throughout Washington, D.C. Every night includes a cultural Q&A and discussion with experts, and several nights include special reception events! Join an international cinematic dialogue that is uniquely Washingtonian. FREE |
Wednesday, June 5, 2019 | |
JUN 5 Wed | The Unkosher Comedy Tour: Revelations, 5:45pm at Hill Country BBQ (410 7th St NW). The Unkosher Stand-Up Comedy Tour is back! The best young Jew-ish comedians in DC share their hilarious revelations. Live Band Karaoke, 8:30 pm – stay after the show and jam out. $10 |
JUN 5 Wed | EuroAsia Shorts 2019: All Countries + USA, 6-9pm at Former Residence of the Ambassadors of Spain (2801 16th Street Northwest). Celebrating 14 years of short films from Europe, Asia, and the United States, presented in Washington, DC EuroAsia Shorts proudly presents an annual week of short films from Europe, Asia, and the United States, screened at embassies and cultural centers throughout Washington, DC. Every night includes a cultural Q&A and discussion with experts, and several nights include special reception events! Join an international cinematic dialogue that is uniquely Washingtonian. FREE |
JUN 5 Wed | “Women in the Arts” paintings by Alexandra Arata, Maria Bouquet, Felisa…, 6-7:30pm at Embassy of Argentina (1600 New Hampshire Avenue Northwest). In this exhibition, the Embassy of Argentina presents the work of seven argentine artists, who live in the United States. In their chosen technique, each of them explores different subjects and expresses a particular vision of their own world, with a common language based on the idea and concept of non-objective art. FREE |
JUN 5 Wed | Traditional Indigo Dyeing Technique Today with Rowland Ricketts, 6:30-8pm at Japan Information & Culture Center, Embassy of Japan (1150 18th Street Northwest, Suite 100). Join us at the JICC for the third lecture iin the series of lectures held in conjunction with our current exhibition, “Indigo Threads /藍・つむぐ: Weaving Japanese Craftsmanship & American Heritage.” Contemporary consumer culture often values product over process, championing final objects over the actions that lead to their existence. In this lecture, Ricketts will explain the process of Japanese indigo from seed to dye and talk about how that process informs his work as an artist & dyer. FREE |
JUN 5 Wed | The Imagery of Freedom: Reception, 6:30pm at Cato Institute (1000 Massachusetts Ave NW). Using eagles and flags to rainbows and abstract art, many people have expressed ideas about freedom in art. Are there commonalities among these representations? When do images make a stronger impression than words? Join us to hear a discussion of these questions and more. FREE |
Tuesday, June 4, 2019 | |
JUN 4 Tue | SCREENING: Ladies’ Turn by Hélène Harder, 7-10pm at La Maison Française @ the Embassy of France (4101 Reservoir Rd NW). The Cultural Services of the French Embassy is proud to present a screening of the film Ladies’ Turn to coincide with the upcoming 2019 FIFA Women’s World Cup, starting on June 7. In Senegal, where “soccer is king” – and a sport traditionally reserved for men – the Ladies’ Turn Association organizes a women’s soccer tournament on community fields – prime public spaces in the heart of Senegalese neighborhoods. FREE |
JUN 4 Tue | EuroAsia Shorts 2019: The Philippines and Germany, 6:30-8pm at Goethe-Institut Washington (1990 K Street Northwest, #03). EuroAsia Shorts Film Festival 2019 proudly presents an annual week of short films from Europe, Asia, and the United States, screened at embassies and cultural centers throughout Washington, D.C. Every night includes a cultural Q&A and discussion with experts, and several nights include special reception events! Join an international cinematic dialogue that is uniquely Washingtonian. FREE |
Monday, June 3, 2019 | |
JUN 3 Mon | “Do Something: The Jeffrey Modell Story” Screening and Reception, 6-8pm at 2186 Rayburn House Office BuildingYoung parents Fred and Vicki Modell are overjoyed by the arrival of their first child, a perfect baby boy they name Jeffrey. But just months later, it becomes clear that something’s wrong. Jeffrey is diagnosed with a rare disease that leaves him frequently sick and perilously susceptible to even the most common cold. He begs his parents to ‘do something’ and though they desperately try, Jeffrey ultimately succumbs to his illness at the age of 15. FREE |
JUN 3 Mon | Understanding Trump’s National Security Tariffs, 4-7pm at Jack Morton Auditorium (805 21st Street, NW). Section 232 of the Trade Expansion Act of 1962 authorizes the President, after investigation by the Department of Commerce, to “adjust” imports determined to threaten the national security. In March 2018, President Trump imposed a 25% duty on steel and a 10% duty on aluminum. Most countries are covered by these tariffs but some have negotiated quotas with the United States. National security tariffs are now looming for automobiles and auto parts, and section 232 investigations are underway for uranium and titanium sponge. FREE |
Sunday, June 2, 2019 | |
JUN 2 Sun | Music of Friends | French Embassy Concert, 3-5pm at Ambassade de France / Embassy of France (4101 Reservoir Road Northwest). Join us for beautiful music, French wines, and pastries! Music of Friends is our annual Sunday afternoon chamber music concert at the French Embassy’s beautiful campus. The event features: Darius Milhaud Suite Op. 157b for Clarinet, Violin & Piano $10+ |
Saturday, June 1, 2019 | |
JUN 1 Sat | Host with the Most: Instagram-Worthy Summer Soirées, 1-3pm at Cork (1805 14th, NW). This second class in our Host with the Most series featuring Cork’s Diane Gross and Pinch & Plate’s Janell Adjepong will help you get ready for warm-weather entertaining. Diane and Janell tackle the challenges and considerations of outdoor entertaining – from ensuring the food and wine stay at the proper temperature and choosing floral arrangements that won’t wilt, to preparing a menu of backyard bites, the best patio wines, and setting a transportive table. $75 |
JUN 1 Sat | Free Tango, 2:30pm at Petworth Library (4200 Kansas Ave. NW). Celebrate the sultry, hypnotic Argentine dance with Tango Practica! Open to adults with all levels of experience. No registration required. FREE |
May 2019 |
Friday, May 31, 2019 | |
MAY 31 Fri | Pop-Up Magazine: Spring Issue 2019, 6:30pm at Lincoln Theatre (1215 U Street NW). Never been to the show? Pop-Up Magazine is a live magazine, created for a stage, a screen, and a live audience. You’ll hear vivid, never-before-told, multimedia stories accompanied by illustration, animation, photography, and an original score performed onstage by our musical collaborators, Magik*Magik Orchestra. And nothing goes online after—you have to be there to see it. $29-39 |
MAY 31 Fri | Judicial and Legal Reform in Ethiopia: Role of Ethiopian Expatriate Lawyers, 9:45am-3pm at Embassy of Ethiopia (3506 International Drive Northwest). You are cordially invited to attend a workshop organized by the Federal Supreme Court of Ethiopia in collaboration with the Ethiopian Embassy in Washington, D.C., and the United States Agency for International Development to gather feedback on current reforms in the judicary in Ethiopia and on the draft law proposed to establish and regulate bar associations in the country. FREE |
Thursday, May 30, 2019 | |
MAY 30 Thu | Heritage and Pride: A Celebration of LGBTQ+ API Communities, 5:30-8pm at National LGBTQ Task Force (1325 Massachusetts Avenue Northwest, #Suite 600). Join the National LGBTQ Task Force and NQAPIA for our inaugural Heritage and Pride reception as we transition from API Heritage Month to Pride Month in a celebration of queer and trans Asian Pacific Islander love, friendship, and community with light programming, hors d’oeuvres, and drinks. FREE |
MAY 30 Thu | 1177 BC: The Year Civilization Collapsed – A lecture by Eric Cline, 6:30-8:30pm at Embassy of Greece (2217 Massachusetts Avenue Northwest ). For more than three hundred years during the Late Bronze Age, from about 1500 BC to 1200 BC, the Mediterranean region played host to a complex international world: Mycenaeans, Minoans, Egyptians, Hittites, Assyrians, Babylonians, Cypriots, and Canaanites all interacted, creating a cosmopolitan and globalized world-system such as has only rarely been seen before the current day. However, all of this came to a sudden end in about 1177 BC. Why this happened remains one of history’s greatest mysteries. In this illustrated lecture, Professor Cline will explore the various suggestions for why the Bronze Age ended and whether the collapse of those ancient civilizations might hold some warnings for our current society. FREE |
MAY 30 Thu | LGBTQ Community Happy Hour Social in the City – May Edition, 7-9pm at The Embassy Row Hotel (2015 Massachusetts Avenue Northwest). Be the life of the party! Get ready for the LGBTQ Community Social! We will gather at the Embassy Row Hotel’s unique and spacious Station Kitchen & Cocktails lounge. It’s a fun place to gather. Arrive any time between 7 and 9 p.m. FREE |
MAY 30 Thu | Women Rights are Human Rights and Women Leadership is Just Right, 5-6:30pm at Institute for Women’s Policy Research (1200 18th Street Northwest, #301). Join IWPR’s Women and Foreign Policy Initiative for a roundtable discussion with two international women leaders, Katarzyna Pisarska, Founder and Director of the European Academy of Diplomacy in Warsaw, and Viviana Waisman, President and CEO of Women’s Link Worldwide. IWPR’s Federiga Bindi will moderate. The event is organized in cooperation with the Embassy of Spain in the US. FREE |
Wednesday, May 29, 2019 | |
MAY 29 Wed | Artist Talk: The Haas Brothers, 6:30-7:30pm at Hirshhorn Museum (7th Street Southwest, Ring Auditorium). Known largely for their fantastical furniture pieces, the dynamic duo Nikolai and Simon Haas have been an innovate force in design over the past few years. Recently, however, they have migrated their talents to the world of contemporary art. Following a successful showing at The Bass and a particularly vibrant booth at Art Basel Miami that featured pieces from their Accretion series, the Haas Brothers have garnered wide acclaim for their work, which blurs the boundaries of art and design. Through this interdisciplinary craft, they have created a world of wonder and provocation that is at once expansive and curiously accessible. FREE |
MAY 29 Wed | Creating The Cities of The Future, 8:30-11:30am at House of Sweden (2900 K St NW). As part of Climate Diplomacy Week, The Delegation of the European Union to the United States and The Embassy of Sweden in Washington, D.C are pleased to invite you to Creating The Cities of The Future – How do we use Technological Advancements and Citizen Engagement in Planning the Smart, Sustainable, Attractive and Viable Cities of the Futures? FREE |
Tuesday, May 28, 2019 | |
MAY 28 Tue | SCREENING: The Class by Laurent Cantet, 7pm at La Maison Française @ the Embassy of France (4101 Reservoir Rd NW). Set wholly in a secondary school in a working-class district of Paris, where many inhabitants are foreign-born, the film follows a year in the life of a young teacher, François Marin, and the 25 teenage pupils to whom he teaches French for an hour each day. Teacher and novelist François Bégaudeau plays a version of himself as he spends a year with his racially mixed students walking the narrow line between maintaining discipline and gaining co-operation. FREE |
MAY 28 Tue | The Role of Research Management in International Research Collaborations, 3-6:30pm at Embassy of Italy (3000 Whitehaven Street Northwest). The Embassy of Italy in collaboration with the National Council of University Research Administrators (NCURA), invites you to join us in Washington D.C. on May 28, 2019 for a panel discussion to explore the role of research managers in international research collaborations. The event will involve high-level university representatives from both Italy and the U.S, and will discuss how to maximize the impact of partnerships. Participants will have the opportunity to learn how to mitigate the challenges of international collaboration, promote successful partnerships, and explore U.S funding opportunities for partnerships. FREE |
MAY 28 Tue | Sunset Seminar: How We Should Think about Administrative Reform of the GSEs, 5:30-7:45pm at Urban Institute (500 L’Enfant Plaza SW). With the recent confirmation of Mark Calabria as director of the Federal Housing Finance Agency and the Trump administration devising a plan for reforming the housing finance system, attention is turning to how the system can be reformed through administrative actions. In this Sunset Seminar, we will discuss this issue, focusing on two key aspects of administrative reform. FREE |
MAY 28 Tue | First Annual Project Finance in Argentina Conference, 4:30-8:30pm at Embassy of Argentina (1600 New Hampshire Avenue Northwest). Argentina’s needs in the energy and infrastructure sectors are significant and call, at the same time, for both short-term solutions and long-term planning. A select group of panelists representing major players in the local project finance market will be discussing recent developments, expected trends and potential solutions for the development and financing of energy and infrastructure projects in Argentina. FREE |
Saturday, May 25, 2019 | |
MAY 25 Sat | Young Ethiopian-Americans for STEM Inaugural Event, 2-5pm at Embassy of Ethiopia (3506 International Drive Northwest). The Young Ethiopian-Americans for Science Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) was established by high school students in Northern VA to promote STEM in Ethiopia. The organization follows the Awesome Foundation model to support small STEM projects in Ethiopia. Please join us for this inaugural event to learn about the organization, network with other students and families and how other teens can be involved. The event is free and includes Ethiopian food and drinks. FREE |
MAY 25 Sat | The Influence of Classicism in the Architecture of Washington’s Historic Districts, 10am-noon at VariousThe National Civic Art Society cordially invites you to take part in our 2019 walking tour series “The Influence of Classicism in the Architecture of Washington’s Historic Neighborhoods.” Local historian Jeanne Fogle will bring Washington’s past alive through stories of the area’s residents and insight into the area’s distinctive architectural development. $10 |
Thursday, May 23, 2019 | |
MAY 23 Thu | Doing Business in the Arctic, 9am-1:15pm at Embassy of Iceland (2900 K Street Northwest). The Icelandic American Chamber of Commerce, the Embassy of Iceland in Washington DC, the Arctic Economic Council, the Arctic Initiative at Harvard Kennedy School and the Wilson Center’s Polar Institute FREE |
MAY 23 Thu | Subordinating Intelligence: The DoD/CIA Post-Cold War Relationship, 4:30-6pm at Institute of World Politics (1561 16th Street Northwest). This event is a part of the Global Impact Discussion Series by Founder and Moderator Patricia Schouker, IWP Alumna. This event will follow The Chatham House Rule. About the Book: Since September 11, 2001, the CIA and DoD have operated together in Afghanistan, Iraq, and during counterterrorism operations. Although the global war on terrorism gave the CIA and DoD a common purpose, it was actions taken in the late eighties and early nineties that set the foundation for their current relationship. FREE |
Wednesday, May 22, 2019 | |
MAY 22 Wed | 27th Annual Spring Garden Party, 6pm at Tudor Place (1644 31st Street NW). Mark your calendar now, and join some 500 celebrants who will gather on Wednesday, May 22 at 6 p.m. for the 27th Annual Spring Garden Party at Tudor Place. This festive event, chaired by Whitney Rosenthal and Beth Clifton, draws prominent Washingtonians and guests from around the nation. Mr. Bruce Whelihan, a stalwart and longtime supporter and former trustee, will be honored at the biggest fundraiser of the year for Tudor Place Historic House & Garden. TBA |
MAY 22 Wed | iStand 2019 International Parents Conference & Embassy Walk, May 22-24 at U.S. Institute of Peace (2301 Constitution Avenue NW). The 2019 International Parents Conference & Embassy Walk harnesses the power of love and collective action to empower parents of children who are internationally abducted or wrongfully retained. Now in its sixth year, the Conference is the premier annual gathering of parents and families of abducted children. $50 |
MAY 22 Wed | CHEC’s 34th Annual Scholarship Gala, 6:30-9pm at Embassy of France (4101 Reservoir Road Northwest). The CHEC Scholarship Gala is an annual event that attracts over 300 guests who come to enjoy an evening of fine dining, lively silent auction bidding, a moving scholarship ceremony and memorable live entertainment. The Scholarship Gala was created by the Amigos Corporate Council and the MCIP Board of Directors to increase the number of deserving seniors pursuing post-secondary education. The Scholarship Gala’s sole purpose is to provide needs-based scholarships to students who would otherwise be unable to attend college. FREE |
Tuesday, May 21, 2019 | |
MAY 21 Tue | French Series – DI(GI)PLOMACY, 6-7:30pm at La Maison Française at the Embassy of France (4101 Reservoir Road NW). What are the consequences of the digital revolution on diplomacy and related geopolitical challenges? Has cyberspace altered international relations? What, today, is the role of traditional diplomacy in foreign policy? Are expectations of transparency in government decision-making and widespread communication positive developments for diplomacy? How does public opinion shape diplomatic action? FREE |
MAY 21 Tue | 2019 DC Black Pride Awards Reception, 6-9pm at The Park at 14th (920 14th St NW). Join us as we honor the 2019 DC Black Pride award recipients. The evening will include cocktails and hors d’oeuvres. The program begins at 7:15 p.m. FREE |
Monday, May 20, 2019 | |
MAY 20 Mon | BMK and DK Beltway Battle!, 7-11pm at Penn Social (801 E St NW). Hope you are prepared and psyched because it’s the Final Countdown! The Main Event! Are you ready to RUUUUMMMMBBBLLLLLEEEE?!?! This night, come see who is going to be the number one team for Fall 2018! Your hosts will guide you through all the performances on the road to crowning a winner!! FREE |
Sunday, May 19, 2019 | |
MAY 19 Sun | Join IN-DC at DC Old Glory RFC vs Shannon RFC!, 12pm-4:30pm at Cardinal Stadium, Catholic University (Varnum St NE). Irish Network DC would like to welcome its members to pre-match tailgating get together prior to the inaugural Major League Rugby game as DC Old Glory RFC will take on the infamous Shannon RFC in the Irish Ambassador’s Perpetual Trophy Match. Games will begin at 1 pm at the Cardinal Stadium, with the main event between Shannon and Old Glory kicking off at 5 pm. This is a great opportunity to socialize with other IN-DC members while supporting the growth of professional rugby in the United States. All are welcome! $20 |
Saturday, May 18, 2019 | |
MAY 18 Sat | Mariam Tamari and Fadi Deeb, A Soprano and Pianist in Concert, at French Embassy (4101 Reservoir Rd NW). With thriving international careers, the Palestinian-Japanese soprano Mariam Tamari and Palestinian pianist Fadi Deeb are two of the most accomplished artists of Palestinian origin in the world of classical music today. Celebrating both their cultural and musical roots, the musicians invite you on a luminous journey of art song, piano, and poetry from Palestine, Japan, France, and Italy–across sea and beyond time. $35+ |
MAY 18 Sat | Women Pioneers in Leadership Dialogue & Honors, 9:30am-2pm at The Embassy of the Federal Republic of Nigeria (3519 International Court, NW). Will achieve World Ebony Network’s mission of building the community on the timeless African philosophies, fundamental concepts, and principals of their fore fathers that the survival of the black family depends greatly on the wise use of the black woman’s God given abilities. The purpose of this event is to: Explore the extraordinary and powerful role of the woman as the specie that all lives pass through as stated by author John Mbiti “that not only do women bear life, … they nurse, cherish, give warmth, care for life since all human life passes through their bodies”. (http://www.afrikaworld.net/afrel/atr-women.htm) and [they are pillars for their husbands, where they are skilled in following the lead of her husbands, thereby allowing for parental coalition of both genders, advocacy of freedom and equality, and a harmonious family and community] FREE |
MAY 18 Sat | The Influence of Classicism in the Architecture of Washington’s Historic Districts, 10am-noon at VariousThe National Civic Art Society cordially invites you to take part in our 2019 walking tour series “The Influence of Classicism in the Architecture of Washington’s Historic Neighborhoods.” Local historian Jeanne Fogle will bring Washington’s past alive through stories of the area’s residents and insight into the area’s distinctive architectural development. $10 |
MAY 18 Sat | Closing Reception, 4-6pm at Studio Gallery (2108 R Street Northwest). Come by Studio Gallery on May 18th for the Closing Reception of Sally Kauffman’s show! Sally Kauffman’s speaks for endangered species who cannot speak for themselves. In a time when natural habitats and migration patterns continue to be disrupted, it is important to pay attention to these beautiful species and help where we can. Stop by to enjoy this great night of fine art, food, and drink! FREE |
MAY 18 Sat | Final WRAPture Installation, 2-7pm at Anacostia Arts Center (1231 Good Hope Road Southeast). WRAPture, a temporary public art project, combines the Anacostia community in Washington DC and Katakhali Village in Bangladesh to fabricate, assemble and drape saris across five buildings in Historic Anacostia. Birthed from the ongoing six-year-old-project Storytelling with Saris, these massive colorful cotton fabric saris will be covered with customized woodblock printmaking, hand-painted images, and writings about climate change and action by the residents of these two communities. WRAPture, supported by the DC Commission on the Arts and Humanities Public Art Building Communities Grant Program, is led by Bangladeshi-American artist, Monica Jahan Bose. FREE |
MAY 18 Sat | Lit In DC Honors, 8pm-1:30am at Audi Field (100 Potomac Avenue Southwest). A Multicultural Celebration Honoring Some of The District’s Most Prominent Millennials, Tastemakers, & Legends! $40 |
Friday, May 17, 2019 | |
MAY 17 Fri | Bike to Work Day, All day at Varies115 Bike to Work Day pit stop events will be held throughout D.C., Maryland, and Virginia. Take a break at a pit stop on your way to work for food, beverages, fun, and prizes. Register now, it’s free! There are also a few pit stops open for your afternoon commute back. FREE |
MAY 17 Fri | 60th Anniversary of Things Fall Apart: Neocolonialism & Achebe’s Perspective, 9am-2pm at The Embassy of the Federal Republic of Nigeria (3519 International Court, NW). WEN’s mission is to strengthen the black family and to appreciate the good aspects of other heritages. Our core vision is to re-examine history and to shape our current lifestyles with the fundamental core values of our forefathers. Thus, our organization provides an accountable and ethical framework to serve our communities where all peoples with different heritages can relate and understand one another FREE |
MAY 17 Fri | BOOK TALK AND SIGNING: Crime scenes at Louvre & Orsay, 7-9:30pm at Alliance Française de Washington DC (2142 Wyoming Avenue NW). In partnership with the Embassy of Greece, we are delighted to invite you for a conference and a book signing with the greek author, Christos Markogiannakis, who wrote in French Scènes de crime au Louvre and Scènes de crime à Orsay (The Louvre Murder Club, the Orsay Murder Club). 30 artistic chefs-d’oeuvre in two world-wide famous Parisian museums are revisited as crime scenes. Christos Markogiannakisn will give an illustrated talk that will make you look at art differently! $15 |
MAY 17 Fri | Intimate Concert with Joe Barbieri, 6:30-8pm at 9 Hillyer Ct NW (9 Hillyer Ct NW). In celebration of the European Month of Culture, join us at IA&A at Hillyer for a special solo performance by Joe Barbieri, presented in partnership with the Italian Cultural Institute in Washington, DC. Singer, songwriter, and producer Joe Barbieri is renowned for his vibrant, interactive performance style and songs that blend world music, jazz, and the noble tradition of Italian cantautori. FREE |
MAY 17 Fri | World Ebony Network & Defense Attaché (Nig Embassy) Honor of The Brave Men and Women of the US Military, 6:30-8:30pm at The Embassy of the Federal Republic of Nigeria (3519 International Court, NW). May is National Military Appreciation month in the United States of American (USA) and WEN’s Operations Thank you and Cultural Diplomacy program is celebrating this month in recognition of the following: Cultural diplomacy in shaping the military objectives of USA and its allies, Veterans and service men and women, including those of non-American heritages and those born to immigrant parents, WEN sponsored International Military students, US Soldiers in countries where WEN is located. FREE |
MAY 17 Fri | What Darwin Couldn’t Know: Modern Perspectives on Crop Plant Origins, 9am-8:30pm at Smithsonian’s National Museum of Natural History (10th Street and Constitution Avenue, NW). Darwin was not only interested in Galapagos finches, but he also spent a considerable amount of time experimenting and thinking about domestication of animals and plants. He took a dim view of progress in understanding domestication in the vegetable kingdom and wrote, “Botanists have generally neglected cultivated varieties, as beneath their notice” (The Variation of Animals and Plants under Domestication, 1868). This is no longer the case. There is a resurgence of research focused on the plants most essential to human life. FREE |
MAY 17 Fri | API Pride: Presented by Capital Pride Alliance, 6-9pm at Xfinity Store by Comcast (715 7th Street Northwest). Discussion: A conversation-style panel will discuss LGBTQ API populations in the District and the Washington, DC metropolitan area. The event takes place on May 17th which is also the International Day Against Homophobia and Transphobia, and next to May 18th, Act to Change’s Day Against Bullying and Hate, and panelists will discuss the impact of violence and harassment in our communities. FREE |
Thursday, May 16, 2019 | |
MAY 16 Thu | Workers and the Innovation Age, 8-10am at Newseum (Knight Broadcast Studio, 3rd Floor, 555 Pennsylvania Avenue NW). The Hill will gather key policymakers, labor officials, employers and employees for high-level conversations examining how we as a nation can anticipate and meet the demands of a technology-driven economy. FREE |
MAY 16 Thu | Momentum: Intersections in Sports – Photographs by Sergio Castiglione, 6-7:30pm at Embassy of Argentina (1600 New Hampshire Avenue Northwest). “Momentum: Intersections in Sports”, is a photographic production inspired by Juegos Olímpicos de la Juventud 2018 by Argentine photographer Sergio Castiglione. The work shows each of the 32 sports selected for the competition through a particular point of view that expresses values, perceptions and attributes. FREE |
MAY 16 Thu | Chromatic Transcendence, 6:30-8pm at Embassy of El Salvador in the United States (1400 16th St. NW, Suite 100). The Embassy of El Salvador in the United States of America kindly requests the pleasure of your company at the opening exhibition “Chromatic Transcendence” By painter Evelyn Quinteros FREE |
MAY 16 Thu | Shouldering the Burden: How Free Trade Affected Women in Mexico, 10:30am-12:30pm at Johns Hopkins University School of Advanced International Studies (1740 Massachusetts Avenue Northwest, Kenney Auditorium). The International Human Rights Clinic (IHRC) at the Johns Hopkins University School of Advanced International Studies (SAIS) cordially invites you to a presentation of their research report “Shouldering the Burden: How Free Trade Affected the Livelihoods of Women in Mexico.” Reception to follow. FREE |
MAY 16 Thu | D.C. Art Science Evening Rendezvous (DASER), 6:30-9pm at Keck Center (500 Fifth St NW, Keck 100). D.C. Art Science Evening Rendezvous (DASER) is a monthly discussion forum on art science projects providing a snapshot of the cultural environment of the region and fostering interdisciplinary networking. In May, the discussion explores the theme of Movement. FREE |
MAY 16 Thu | Climate Action Is On! Driving Drawdown & Resilience Through Landscape Partnerships, 3-5:30pm at Birdsall House (2055 L Street NW, 5th Floor). Join us in DC or online for a compelling conversation between four leaders on climate action. Last year highlighted the mounting challenges posed by climate change, with the release of the 2018 IPCC report, the Global Climate Action Summit in California, international student strikes and numerous climate-related emergencies. FREE |
MAY 16 Thu | Zero Weeks: America’s Leave Crisis and the Cost of Doing Nothing, 3:30-6:30pm at Economic Policy Institute (1225 I St, NW, 6th floor). Most Americans agree that family comes first. No matter where you work or what zip code you live in, you should be able to welcome a new child, to care for your mother when she has her knee replaced or to heal from cancer without facing financial disaster. And yet in 2016, only 14 percent of private sector workers in the U.S. reported having paid family leave through an employer; less than 40 percent have personal medical leave through an employer-provided temporary disability program. FREE |
MAY 16 Thu | Washington Launch of “Media and Mass Atrocity”, 5:30-7:30pm at The National Press Club (529 14th St. NW, 13th Floor). It has been 25 years since Rwanda slid into the abyss. The killings happened in broad daylight, yet many of us failed to grasp the unfolding events. When human beings are at their worst — as they most certainly were in Rwanda during the 1994 genocide — the world needs the institutions of journalism and the media to be at their best. Sadly, in Rwanda, the media fell short. FREE |
Wednesday, May 15, 2019 | |
MAY 15 Wed | Folk Music and Songs from Entre Ríos Province, 6:30-8pm at Embassy of Argentina (1600 New Hampshire Avenue Northwest). Guitarists Ruben Gimenez and Marcos Pereyra will perform folkloric music from the province of Entre Ríos. Their songs describe the land and its people through rhythms like chamarrita and chamame. FREE with registration |
MAY 15 Wed | International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia, 6:30-8:30pm at Embassy of Ireland (2234 Massachusetts Avenue Northwest). The Embassy of Ireland and Irish Network DC are proud to mark the International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia (IDAHOTB) with an important panel discussion on addressing the needs of the LGBTQ+ community on a global scale. Join us for an in-depth conversation with Jean Freedberg, Director of Global Partnerships at the Human Rights Campaign; Jessica Huber, of the US State Department; with moderation by Irish journalist and activist Quentin Fottrell. FREE |
MAY 15 Wed | Patent Eligibility Under Section 101, 6-8pm at WilmerHale (1875 Pennsylvania Avenue Northwest ). Please join the IP Section of the BADC for an evening of informative and practice-focused discussions on patent eligibility under Section 101. The event will be a panel discussion on recent case law, guidance from the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office, and practice tips regarding patent eligibility. Please feel free to share this invitation with colleagues and friends. We hope you can join us. FREE |
Tuesday, May 14, 2019 | |
MAY 14 Tue | Villa Visconti Borromeo Litta: Documentary and Baroque Concert, 6pm at Italian Cultural Institute @ Embassy of Italy (3000 Whitehaven St, NW). During the 15th century, Italian villas witnessed an incredible transformation, going from fortified country houses to places of entertainment and leisure, and in the process, experiencing deep remodeling during this transition. Used to entertain guests and as a retreat from the noise and confusion of the streets and piazzas, these villas often featured gardens emulating those of ancient Rome, adorned with an array of statuary. FREE |
MAY 14 Tue | CONCERT I Hanna Bachmann & Isabel Pfefferkorn, 7pm at Austrian Cultural Forum Washington (3424 International Court, NW). Listen to the strains of the late Classical and early Romantic era followed by some vibrant youthful sounds from Austria. It seems like pianist Hanna Bachmann and mezzo-soprano Isabel Pfefferkorn have found their perfect match on stage as they perform their music. FREE |
MAY 14 Tue | Too Wild to Drill Reception, 5-7pm at 2075 Rayburn House Office BuildingToo Wild to Drill Reception FREE |
MAY 14 Tue | Korea International Trade Association Reception, 5:30-8pm at CVC-217, Capitol Visitor CenterKorea International Trade Association Reception FREE |
MAY 14 Tue | Lidija – a documentary about a Latvian dissident, 6-8pm at Embassy of Latvia (2306 Massachusetts Avenue Northwest). Come to the Embassy of Latvia to watch a 38 min close-up documentary – narrative about a Latvian dissident Lidija Lasmane-Doroņina, and meet the filmmakers Andrejs and Henrieta Verhoustinskis. FREE |
MAY 14 Tue | SCREENING: My Uncle by Jacques Tati, 7-9pm at La Maison Française @ the Embassy of France (4101 Reservoir Rd NW). As part of the film series “Highlights of Cannes”, the Cultural Services of the French Embassy present a screening of the film My Uncle. Monsieur Hulot (Jacques Tati) is the dreamy, impractical, and adored uncle of nine-year-old Gérard Arpel, who lives with his materialistic parents, Monsieur and Madame Arpel, in an ultra-modern geometric house and garden. FREE |
MAY 14 Tue | Dining Traveler Guide to Puerto Rico Book Launch DC Celebration, 6-8pm at WeWork, Universal North, 3rd FloorJoin us to celebrate the DC launch of Dining Traveler Guide to Puerto Rico by Jessica van Dop DeJesus. The event will begin with a reception with small bites by High Street Cafe, beer, and wine. FREE |
MAY 14 Tue | Cultivating Young Artists as Social Changemakers, 5:30-7:30pm at Urban Institute (500 L’Enfant Plaza SW). Join the Urban Institute for a performance of Amor de Lejos by the Albany Park Theater Project, a Chicago-based multiethnic, youth theater ensemble that strives to inspire people to envision a more just and beautiful world. A discussion following the play will explore how art and the transformative nature of art education can offer people the tools they need to become changemakers in their communities. Panelists working at the intersection of art, culture, and social change will discuss how they engage young people in developing socially conscious work, use art to build deeper ties across difference, and craft place-based cultural programming to build bridges between communities. FREE |
Monday, May 13, 2019 |
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MAY 13 Mon |
Book Signing with Dr. Eric Haseltine – The Spy in Moscow Station, 6-8pm at U.Group (1800 Massachusetts Avenue Northwest). U.Group is excited to host Dr. Eric Haseltine and his newest book, The Spy in Moscow Station. Dr. Haseltine was Director of Research at NSA and Associate Director of National Intelligence for S&T. Currently the Chairman of the Board of the US Technology Leadership Council, Haseltine served as Executive Vice President of Walt Disney Imagineering prior to joining NSA. He has 38 patents and is the author of Long Fuse Big Bang, Brain Safari, and co-author of The Listening Cure. His neuroscience blog on Psychologytoday.com has garnered over 2.3 million views and his TED talk on the future of science over 1.5 million views. FREE |
Saturday, May 11, 2019 | |
MAY 11 Sat | European Union Embassy Open House – Visit Embassies for FREE!, 8am-4pm at Various EU embassiesThe Delegation of the European Union to the United States and the Embassies of the EU Member States to the United States will open their doors to the Washington public during the EU Embassies’ Open House Day. This annual event is the highlight of the Washington spring calendar and will be celebrated on May 11th, 2019. Downloadable map: http://events.euintheus.org/landing_page/euopenhouse/ FREE |
MAY 11 Sat | Carolina Mayorga: PINK Ranchos and Other Ephemeral Zip Codes, 2-4pm at Art Museum of the Americas, Organization of American States (201 18th St NW). This site-specific multimedia project is the result of a year of artistic investigation on issues of home and homelessness and the artist’s infatuation with PINK. By applying the pigment to women and children (characters typically associated with home), memories of her native Colombia, 14 years of residency in Washington, DC and AMA’s permanent collection, she has created a pleasing environment to contrast the experiences of those living in exile, displacement, dislocation, relocation, and eviction. FREE |
MAY 11 Sat | Wine Tasting/Seminar at the Embassy of Austria, May 11, 2019 #1, 11:30-12:15pm at Embassy of Austria (3524 International Court Northwest). Are you interested in learning more about the history, the pleasure and the sensory experience of Austria’s wine? If so, our wine seminar during the EU Open House Day at the Embassy of Austria with Klaus Wittauer offers the perfect opportunity. Experience the art of wine tasting, the fun of sharpening your senses, and the amusement of exploring the many exquisite types of wine in an exceptional setting. $12 |
MAY 11 Sat | Wine Tasting/Seminar at the Embassy of Austria, May 11, 2019 #2, 1-1:45pm at Embassy of Austria (3524 International Court Northwest). Are you interested in learning more about the history, the pleasure and the sensory experience of Austria’s wine? If so, our wine seminar during the EU Open House Day at the Embassy of Austria with Klaus Wittauer offers the perfect opportunity. Experience the art of wine tasting, the fun of sharpening your senses, and the amusement of exploring the many exquisite types of wine in an exceptional setting. $12 |
MAY 11 Sat | Wine Tasting/Seminar at the Embassy of Austria, May 11, 2019 #3, 2:45-3:30pm at Embassy of Austria (3524 International Court Northwest). Are you interested in learning more about the history, the pleasure and the sensory experience of Austria’s wine? If so, our wine seminar during the EU Open House Day at the Embassy of Austria with Klaus Wittauer offers the perfect opportunity. Experience the art of wine tasting, the fun of sharpening your senses, and the amusement of exploring the many exquisite types of wine in an exceptional setting. $12 |
MAY 11 Sat | Carmina & Illuminare: Choral Music of the 1600s, 5-7:30pm at The Episcopal Church of the Redeemer (6201 Dunrobbin Drive, Bethesda, MD 20816). Praised by both The Washington Post and The Baltimore Sun ― which noted the group’s “gorgeous tonal balance” ― Chamber Choir Carmina is devoted to exploring the diverse musical styles of the Middles Ages through the Baroque. The group has performed regularly in the Washington area since its founding in 1998, making appearances at such venues as the National Gallery of Art, the National Cathedral, the National Presbyterian Church, Anderson House, and the German Embassy. $10-30 |
MAY 11 Sat | BHeart and Dr. Alexander Lupis: Raising Multilingual Children in DC, 11am-1pm at Embassy of Bosnia and Herzegovina (2109 E Street Northwest). BHeart and Bosnian-Herzegovinian School of Language and Cultural Heritage are thrilled to invite you to the first session of its Talk Series. Attend this session and learn about: Language acquisition process in children, Different types of multilingual families, Steps for choosing a parenting approach that promotes multilingualism at home, How parent-child dynamics influence language learning & maintenance, Understanding and responding to resistance in children. FREE |
MAY 11 Sat | The Influence of Classicism in the Architecture of Washington’s Historic Districts, 10am-noon at VariousThe National Civic Art Society cordially invites you to take part in our 2019 walking tour series “The Influence of Classicism in the Architecture of Washington’s Historic Neighborhoods.” Local historian Jeanne Fogle will bring Washington’s past alive through stories of the area’s residents and insight into the area’s distinctive architectural development. $10 |
MAY 11 Sat | Artist Reception, 4-6pm at Studio Gallery (2108 R Street Northwest). Come by Studio Gallery on May 11th for the Artist’s Reception for Freda Lee-McCann, Lisa Battle, Mekbib Gebertsadik, and Susan Raines. These artists are showing their works, which cover a variety of genres. From pointilism to sculpture to photography, there is something for everyone! Stop by to enjoy this great night of fine art, food, and drink! FREE |
Friday, May 10, 2019 | |
MAY 10 Fri | DIGGING DEEP INTO THE SHADOWS: FILM SCREENING & BOOK TALK, 7pm at Alliance Française de Washington DC (2142 Wyoming Avenue NW). In partnership with the Embassy of Sweden, Alliance Française of Washington, DC is happy to invite you to a screening of Marty’s Shadow (L’ombre de Mart) based on a play by Stig Dagerman, followed by a discussion with Lo Dagerman and Nancy Pick, co-authors of The Writer and the Refugee (Les ombres de Stig Dagerman) about the play. $10-15 |
MAY 10 Fri | BYT & Nat Geo Present: Queens of Egypt, 8:30pm-12:30am at National Geographic Museum (1600 M St. NW ). Travel back in time with National Geographic to visit ancient Egypt, one of the world’s greatest civilizations, and get to know some of its lesser-known leaders—Egypt’s mighty queens. Meet seven Egyptian queens whose impact helped shape both the ancient and modern worlds. Then travel in the footsteps of women through their daily lives and into their tombs on their journeys to reach the afterlife. $55 |
MAY 10 Fri | Improv Pop-Up Presents: Melanin – A Comedy Show, 8-9:30pm at Colony Club (3118 Georgia Ave NW). Improv Pop-Up is at it again — bringing you some of the best improvisers in DC in this all People of Color cast! If you’ve never seen improv comedy before, imagine SNL but made up on the spot and funnier! Get your tickets today for just $10! $10 |
MAY 10 Fri | Symposium – Crossing the Divide: An American Dream Made in Occupied Japan, 6:30-8:30pm at Japan Information & Culture Center, Embassy of Japan (1150 18th Street Northwest, Suite 100). The Japan Information and Culture Center (JICC) of the Embassy of Japan and the University of Maryland Libraries are proud to co-present a symposium in conjunction with the exhibition Crossing the Divide: An American Dream Made in Occupied Japan, 1945-1952. This exhibit features the Gordon W. Prange Collection, the most comprehensive archive in the world of Japanese print publications issued for the first four years of the U.S. Occupation of Japan. It will be on display in Hornbake Library North of the University of Maryland, College Park through July 2019. FREE |
MAY 10 Fri | Old Korean Legation – 800 Days Restoration Exhibition Reception, 6-8pm at Korean Cultural Center in Washington DC, 워싱턴 한국문화원 (2370 Massachusetts Avenue Northwest). KOREAN LEGATION – 900 DAYS OF RESTORATION AND PHOTOGRAPHS OF EMBASSY AND LEGATION OF 1893. FREE |
MAY 10 Fri | Advancing U.S.-Japan Relations in a Changing Washington, 9:30am-3:30pm at Rome Building, Rome Auditorium (1619 Massachusetts Ave. NW). The Edwin O. Reischauer Center for East Asian Studies would like to cordially invite you to attend a conference on Public Diplomacy in the Asia-Pacific. The keynote speaker will be Dr. Tomohiko Taniguchi, Professor at Keio University and Special Advisor to Prime Minister Shinzo Abe. From 2005 to 2008 he served as Deputy Press Secretary and Deputy General for Public Diplomacy at the Japanese Ministry of Foreign Affairs. In 2013 Dr. Taniguchi rejoined the government as a Counselor in the Japanese Cabinet Secretariat. In 2014 he became Special Advisor to the Cabinet of Prime Minister Shinzo Abe. In this role he assists the Prime Minister with strategic communications. His keynote address will be from 12:00 – 2:00. FREE |
Thursday, May 9, 2019 | |
MAY 9 Thu | In love and war: Tosca with the Washington National Opera, 6pm at Italian Cultural Institute @ Embassy of Italy (3000 Whitehaven St, NW). The Italian Cultural Institute and the Washington National Opera are pleased to present a special preview of Giacomo Puccini’s Tosca debuting on May 11th at the J. F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts. FREE |
MAY 9 Thu | Politics of Culture, Culture of Politics: Europe in the 21st Century, 5pm at Library Of Congress – Thomas Jefferson Building (Room LJ-119, 10 First Street Southeast). Kluge Center Director John Haskell will interview Kissinger Chair in International Relations and Foreign Policy Ivan Krastev on the connection between culture and politics in the European Union. Krastev is a widely regarded expert on Balkan and European affairs. His latest book is “Democracy Disrupted: The Politics of Global Protest.” FREE |
Wednesday, May 8, 2019 | |
MAY 8 Wed | The Many Faces of Motherhood, 7pm at Embassy of Austria (3524 International Court Northwest). Motherhood has evolved significantly in the 21st century. Join us for an engaging evening at the Austrian Embassy dedicated to the ever-changing faces of motherhood. #MothersDay2019 FREE |
MAY 8 Wed | Concert: Czech boys’ choir – Boni Pueri, 7:30-8:45pm at Washington D.C. Temple Visitors’ Center (9900 Stoneybrook Drive, Kensington, MD 20895). The Embassy of the Czech Republic invites you to the concert of the Czech boys’ choir Boni Pueri at the Washington D.C. Temple Visitors’ Center on May 8, 2019, at 7:30 pm. The program includes Czech and Slovak folk songs, works by classical masters such as Antonín Dvořák, and a Hollywood medley featuring music from such films as Star Wars, The Mission, and Skyfall. Join us as these angelic voices perform an eclectic program that is sure to be unforgettable. FREE |
MAY 8 Wed | Black Economic Alliance Briefing and Reception, 5:30-8pm at Congressional Auditorium, Capitol Visitor CenterReception Honoring the Members of the 116th Congress FREE |
MAY 8 Wed | Annual Rooftop Party, 6:30-8:30pm at Room & Board Washington, D.C. (1840 14th Street, NW). Join us for our annual salute to summer! Sway to the beat of the steel drum band while you enjoy charcuterie, cheese and oysters. Stop at the DIY mixers and muddlers lemonade bar, then watch the sunset from the rooftop while you enjoy a treat from the ice cream cart. This garden-themed soiree is the talk of the neighborhood and the perfect place to find modern furniture inspiration for your own outdoor space. Rain or shine, the party is on! FREE |
MAY 8 Wed | Blue Alchemy: Stories of Indigo – Film Screening, 6:30-8:30pm at Japan Information & Culture Center, Embassy of Japan (1150 18th Street Northwest, Suite 100). Blue Alchemy: Stories of Indigo is an independent, feature-length documentary about the history, culture, and revival of the blue dye. It’s also about remarkable people around the globe who are using indigo in projects intended to improve life in their communities, preserve cultural integrity, and bring beauty to the world. FREE |
MAY 8 Wed | The Many Faces of Motherhood, 7-9pm at Embassy of Austria (3524 International Court Northwest). Motherhood has evolved significantly in the 21st century. Join us for an engaging evening at the Austrian Embassy dedicated to the ever-changing faces of motherhood. Followed by a networking reception with Austrian wine and appetizers! #MothersDay2019 FREE |
Tuesday, May 7, 2019 | |
MAY 7 Tue | American College of Emergency Physicians Reception, 5-7pm at Dirksen Senate Office Building, Room: SD-G50 (50 Constitution Ave NE). You are cordially invited to a Congressional Reception hosted by The American College of Emergency Physicians. FREE |
MAY 7 Tue | Financial Literacy for Millennials: Home Buying, 5:30-7:30pm at 700 Pennsylvania Avenue Southeast, 2nd FloorTogether with Prudential, we are excited to announce a three-part series about financial literacy and the importance of planning for your financial future. FREE |
MAY 7 Tue | Sing-Along: Money, 7:30-9:15pm at DC9 Nightclub (1940 9th St NW). This month’s theme: Money. People say it’s impolite to talk about, but (as far as I know) they never said anything about singing. We all have to deal with it, so let’s do it together, with songs. FREE |
Monday, May 6, 2019 | |
MAY 6 Mon | CrossCurrents: European Theater Residency Meet & Greet Discussion, 6:30-9:30pm at House of Sweden (2900 K St NW). CrossCurrents is a citywide biennial festival that highlights innovative artists from around the world who are harnessing the power of performance to humanize global politics. FREE |
MAY 6 Mon | United Launch Alliance Reception, 6-8pm at 1100 Longworth House Office Building (15 Independence Ave SE). United Launch Alliance Reception FREE |
Sunday, May 5, 2019 | |
MAY 5 Sun | Punch Bowl Social’s Cinco de Mayo, All night at Punch Bowl Social Arlington (4238 Wilson Blvd., Arlington, VA 22203). PBS Arlington will serve their popular “El Macho” drink for $5 (instead of its normal $11) to celebrate the holiday. The drink is made with El Jimador Reposado tequila, muddled cucumber, house-made cardamom syrup, and fresh lime juice. FREE |
MAY 5 Sun | Cinco de Mayo celebration @ El Rey, Noon-1:30am at El Rey DC (919 U Street NW). D.C.’s favorite taco spot is offering tons of Cinco fun, from a Cointreau-exclusive house margs menu to a live mariachi band to the $4 Carnitas Taco del Dia (marinated and braised pulled pork, chopped Spanish onion, tomatillo-avocado salsa, pickled jalapeno and cilantro). El Rey’s beloved full menu of a half dozen of the city’s most mouthwatering tacos — al pastor, carne asada, thai shrimp, de pescado, queso con hongos and adobo chicken — will also be up for grabs, as well as plenty of other signature plates and sides, such as tamales, nachos, elote, chips & guac and more. FREE |
Saturday, May 4, 2019 | |
MAY 4 Sat | ⭐Around the World Embassy Open House – Visit Embassies for FREE!, 9am-4pm at Various embassies (Dupont Circle and nearby areas in NW DC)More than 40 embassies will open their doors to DC visitors and residents on Saturday, May 4. Participants can travel around the world as they experience the food, art, dance, fashion, and music of different countries – and meet lots of interesting people. FREE |
MAY 4 Sat | 2019 National Math Festival, 10am-4pm at Walter E. Washington Convention Center (801 Mt. Vernon Place, NW). Don’t miss the FREE 2019 National Math Festival, organized by the Mathematical Sciences Research Institute. This all-ages event brings today’s most fascinating mathematicians together for a variety of presentations, performances, short creative films, and hands-on puzzles, games, art-making, mathletic competitions, and more. See how math connects to what you love. Film animation? Pro football? Magic? Music? Dating? Dance? Cryptography? Planet Earth? Whatever your interest, we’ve got the math for that! FREE |
MAY 4 Sat | Free Tango, 2:30pm at Petworth Library (4200 Kansas Ave. NW). Celebrate the sultry, hypnotic Argentine dance with Tango Practica! Open to adults with all levels of experience. No registration required. FREE |
MAY 4 Sat | 2019 DC Chocolate Festival, 10am-5pm at La Maison Française at the Embassy of France (4101 Reservoir Road, NW). The DC Chocolate Festival is back! Please join us for a day of chocolate education and enjoyment at our NEW, beautiful venue: La Maison Française. Our new partnership with the French Embassy allows us to use their gorgeous light-filled event venue and offer delicious new chocolate sampling and education opportunities! $20 |
Thursday, May 2, 2019 | |
MAY 2 Thu | Meet the VCs: Panel and Networking, 5:30pm at WeWork (777 6th Street Northwest, 11th Floor). Join the local startup community and fellow entrepreneurs for this special 2-part event, a panel discussion of some of the DMV’s top VCs with a networking component to follow. This is a phenomenal opportunity to network with and learn from current and aspiring small business owners and to hear from our expert panel about market trends and major focuses across 2019 and beyond. $5 |
MAY 2 Thu | Right Wing & Religious Violent Extremism Policy Roundtable, 10am at International Center for Research on Women (1120 20th Street Northwest). Join WIIS and the Embassy of Liechtenstein on Thursday, May 2nd at 10:00 AM for a policy roundtable on right-wing and religious violent extremism. In this roundtable, we will explore the relationship between the global rise in right-wing/violent extremism and authoritarianism/populism. Furthermore, we will also explore the role of gender and gender norms in explaining the movement. FREE |
Wednesday, May 1, 2019 | |
MAY 1 Wed | DBG Spotlight Mixer@MariVanna, 6-9pm at Mari Vanna (1141 Connecticut Ave, NW). Join us for an evening of cocktails, networking, and beauty industry news at DBG’s Spotlight Mixer. We’ll talk beauty with popular cosmetic brands and spotlight mixer host Matar Gueye, a skincare education & sales coordinator with more than five years of experience sharing tips, best practices, secrets, and innovations throughout the nation’s capital. His work is motivated by the powerful effects of sustainable, clean skincare and the promise of healthier skin and a healthier planet for all. $25 |
MAY 1 Wed | Wonder Women Tech Global Summit, 9am-6pm at La Maison Francaise, Embassy of France (4101 Reservoir Road Northwest, Embassy Row). Global thought leaders, industry professionals, visionaries, and amazing women and men will converge at the Embassy of France to enjoy a full day of special programming, mentor magic, a career fair and expo, and more! FREE |
MAY 1 Wed | THROUGH THE LENS: SAVING AFRICA’S WILDLIFE, 7:30-9pm at Gilbert H. Grosvenor Auditorium, National Geographic Campus (1145 17th Street NW). Take this rare opportunity to hear from documentary photographer Brent Stirton, who over his celebrated career has exposed the ongoing battle to protect Africa’s wildlife. See—and hear the stories behind—his work in his native continent to reveal the dangers confronting those at the front lines of African wildlife conservation. FREE |
MAY 1 Wed | Beneš and Beyond, 6-8pm at Embassy of the Czech Republic (3900 Spring of Freedom Street, NW). The Embassy of the Czech Republic in collaboration with the National Museum of the Czech Republic invites you to the reception Beneš and Beyond, honoring the memory of late Czechoslovak President Edvard Beneš and First Lady Hana Benešová on Wednesday, May 1, 2019, at 6pm. The Minister of Culture of the Czech Republic, Antonín Staněk, and General Director of the National Museum Michal Lukeš, will open the evening. FREE |
April 2019 |
Tuesday, April 30, 2019 | |
APR 30 Tue | Wonder Women Tech Global Summit, 4:30-8pm at Embassy of Italy“Fitted for the Future” Work Wear Selection. Score a free outfit from Modcloth to get you ready for success at the Wonder Women Tech Global Summit! Outfit selection is first come, first served with sizes ranging from XS – 4X! FREE |
APR 30 Tue | Haiti Tech Summit 2019 (Roadshow to DC), 6:30-8:30pm at Embassy of Haiti (2311 Massachusetts Avenue Northwest). The Haiti Tech Summit road show is back and we’re heading to Paris, London, Montreal, New York, DC, Miami, London, Dubai and Silicon Valley. Join 100 influencers within the Haitian and Latam tech and business ecosystem! Learn how to get involved and join us on the beach in Haiti. FREE |
APR 30 Tue | Internet Distinguished Speaker Series: kc claffy, 7-8:30pm at Science and Engineering Hall Lehman Auditorium (800 21st Street Northwest, Lehman Auditorium, SEH Basement 1). Join ACM for “How to (Not) Regulate the Internet,” a talk by kc claffy, a leading researcher in Internet measurement, winner of the IEEE Internet Award, and member of the Internet Hall of Fame. claffy will discuss the social and economic implications of the changing landscape of the Internet, the history of Internet interconnection, and lessons from her experience in shaping policy. Following the lecture, there will be an opportunity for questions. Afterwards, there will be a reception with light refreshments. FREE |
APR 30 Tue | Makers Matter: Celebrating the Impact of the Etsy Economy, 6pm at Shop Made in DC (10 District Square Southwest). Creative entrepreneurship is a powerful force, providing supplemental income and jobs to makers while helping to drive local economic development and revitalize cities. Yet this important community of microbusinesses is often overlooked as an engine of economic development and empowerment. FREE |
APR 30 Tue | International Astronautical Congress Kick-Off Reception, 5-7pm at Rayburn HOB Foyer (45 Independence Ave SW). International Astronautical Congress Kick-Off Reception FREE |
APR 30 Tue | Medical Imaging Technology Showcase, 5-7pm at Room G-50, Dirksen Senate Office Building (50 Constitution Ave NE). Come learn about advances in cutting-edge medical imaging technology through hands-on displays, academic research posters, and personal interactions with researchers, patients, and industry partners. Discover how federally-funded research supports the development of these impactful innovations from various perspectives. FREE |
Monday, April 29, 2019 | |
APR 29 Mon | 500th anniversary of the first circumnavigation: a milestone, 6:30pm at Former Residence of the Ambassadors of Spain (2801 16th Street Northwest). Welcome remarks will be provided by Santiago Cabanas Ansorena, Ambassador of Spain to the United States of America. Afterwards, Admiral Juan Francisco Martínez Núñez, Secretary General for Defense Policy, Ministry of Spanish Defense, and Vice President of the Executive Committee for the Celebration of the Quincentennial of the First Circumnavigation of the World, will give a Keynote speech. FREE |
APR 29 Mon | Last Out-Elegy of a Green Beret: A Preview Reception, 6-9pm at Valor Brewpub (723 8th Street Southeast). Please join us at a reception to preview Last Out—Elegy of a Green Beret and talk about the impactful work that The Heroes Journey is doing with our veterans and their families. FREE |
APR 29 Mon | People, Policy, & Power, 4-5:30pm at THEARC: Town Hall Education Arts Recreation Campus (1901 Mississippi Avenue Southeast, Community Meeting Room). A presentation to the community on the work of the Policy Innovation Lab. FREE |
APR 29 Mon | A Day of Jazz in Washington DC, varies at various (various). The Skipp Pearson Jazz Legacy Foundation is pleased to announce the addition of new partners in the arts providing their support to the full day of programming being offered in honor of National Jazz Appreciation Month, and in support of the United Nation’s International Jazz Day 2019. Monday, April 29th is the date for all programming being hosted by the Foundation FREE |
Sunday, April 28, 2019 | |
APR 28 Sun | Ken Burns and the American Story, 5pm at National Gallery of Art (East Building Auditorium, 4th Street and Pennsylvania Ave NW). Ken Burns, filmmaker, in conversation with David M. Rubenstein, co-founder and co-CEO of The Carlyle Group, chairman of the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, trustee of the National Gallery of Art, and chairman of the Smithsonian Institution FREE |
APR 28 Sun | Messiah Chamber Orchestra: Brahms Requiem – Capitol Hill Presbyterian, 5pm at Capitol Hill Presbyterian Church (201 4th Street Southeast). Join the Messiah Chamber Orchestra and the choir of National United Methodist Church in a presentation of the Brahms Requiem. Led by conductor Jeffry Newberger, this will be an event not to be missed. Brief reception to follow. FREE |
APR 28 Sun | Breakin’ Even Fest 2019 – 3 Nights of Punk in DC, varies at Pie Shop DC (1339 H st NE). Breakin’ Even Fest 2019 – 3 Nights of Punk in DC on April 26-28 @ THE PIE SHOP (aka Dangerous Pies DC). $12 |
APR 28 Sun | Lillis Werder Photography | Gallery Opening, 4-5:30pm at Sonoma Cellar (207 King Street, Alexandria, VA 22314). Please join Sonoma Cellar in celebrating our new art installation! Discerning Destinations by Lillis Werder from April 15 – July 1, 2019. Artist Reception that is free and open to the public is April 28 from 4-5:30pm in the Ballroom. FREE |
Saturday, April 27, 2019 | |
APR 27 Sat | French Embassy Monte Carlo Gala, 8:30-11:45pm at Embassy of France (4101 Reservoir Road Northwest). Open bar, food, European Ballroom Dancing, casino games, late night DJ dancing, chocolates from throughout Europe, and hundreds of young professionals. $85 |
APR 27 Sat | TALE OF A THOUSAND TEMPLES: The Untold Story of a Javanese Princess, 6:30-8:30pm at UDC Theater of The Arts (4200 Connecticut Ave NW). This show is a teamwork between committees, professionals, script writers, and music director, in collaboration with local art centers, PERMIAS (organization that unites Indonesian college students in the US), and other Indonesian communities and organizations in Washington, D.C. area, and supported by the Indonesian Embassy. $10 |
APR 27 Sat | Rosé All Day, 1-3pm at Cork (1805 14th, NW). Join us for our annual Rosé wine tasting class featuring wines from our friends at Potomac Selections and Rosenthal Imports. We will taste up to 8 wines that are perfect drinking for the spring and summer weather. Kick off Rosé season on Cork’s new patio (weather permitting) tasting wines from Italy and France. Pick all the perfect wines for the summer and get special pricing so you can stock up! $75 |
APR 27 Sat | Studio Gallery Closing Reception, 4pm at Studio Gallery (2108 R Street Northwest). Join us for a night to be surrounded by beautiful art, good company, and complimentary refreshments. Be sure to see Suzanne Yurdin’s show ‘Paradise Lost’ before it’s gone! Her work “may trigger memories rather than describe a specific place, while evoking a sense of urgency to preserve the natural beauty around us,” as described by Yurdin! Hope to see you there! FREE |
APR 27 Sat | Meet the Artist Reception for “Dottie Campbell: Amped-Up” Exhibit, 2pm at BlackRock Center for the Arts (12901 Town Commons Drive, Germantown, MD 20874). Please join us in the gallery on Saturday, April 27 from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. for a special reception to meet Baltimore artist Dottie Campbell who will deliver brief remarks about the large-scale, abstract color prints on display in her solo exhibition Amped-Up. Enjoy the opportunity to view the exhibition while the artist is present to answer questions and explain her photographic process and movement-capture technique. The exhibition Dottie Campbell: Amped-Up will be on view in the Kay Gallery at BlackRock Center for the Arts from April 27 through June 1, 2019. This event is FREE and open to the public. FREE |
APR 27 Sat | Annual SVU Washington Champagne Reception celebrating 30 years anniversary, 3-5:30pm at Whitley Park Condominium Building (5450 Whitley Park Terrace, Community Room, Bethesda, MD 20814). 30 years anniversary of Velvet Revolution ands fall of communism, SPECIAL SPEAKER: Professor Hugh Agnew, GWU. FREE |
APR 27 Sat | DC Strings Orchestra: April 2019 Spring Concert, 4pm at Capitol Hill Presbyterian Church (201 4th Street Southeast). Join DC Strings Orchestra in their 5th concert of the season, A Celebration of Community, held at the historic Capitol Hill Presbyterian Church in SE DC. The program will include artists and winners from our 2nd Annual Concerto Audition in addition to works of Beethoven and Mussorgsky and spoken word. For more information, please visit dcstrings.org. FREE |
APR 27 Sat | Breakin’ Even Fest 2019 – 3 Nights of Punk in DC, varies at Pie Shop DC (1339 H st NE). Breakin’ Even Fest 2019 – 3 Nights of Punk in DC on April 26-28 @ THE PIE SHOP (aka Dangerous Pies DC). $12 |
APR 27 Sat | 10th Annual D.C. Seersucker Social Bike Ride, 11am-2pm at Dupont CircleThe 10th Annual Seersucker Social is here! Join us for our annual stylish and leisurely 10-mile spring bike ride through the streets of Washington, D.C. We will have a few fun stopping points along the way and are working on some fun surprises as well. The ride ends at Dupont Circle to join up with the “Dance at Dupont Circle” event hosted by Public Understanding of Blues and Swing, which is part of the larger D.C. Lindy Exchange (DCLX) 2019 swing dance annual meet. Chelsea Reed & the Fair Weather Five will be playing at Dupont Circle for an outdoor swing dance from 1-5 pm. FREE |
Friday, April 26, 2019 | |
APR 26 Fri | Elsie Zarin Goll and Liz Goll Lerner Art Gallery Opening Reception, 5pm at Launch Workplaces (4701 Sangamore Road, #100n, Bethesda, MD 20816). Join artist Liz Goll Lerner as she shares the unique vision of mother and daughter in her new gallery show at Launch Workplaces! This unique exhibition explores the foundational influences from Mother to Daughter: Elsie Zarin Goll and Liz Goll Lerner, from representational to abstract expressionism. Sip wine and enjoy light fare as you are transformed by their creative and dynamic works. FREE |
APR 26 Fri | Breakin’ Even Fest 2019 – 3 Nights of Punk in DC, varies at Pie Shop DC (1339 H st NE). Breakin’ Even Fest 2019 – 3 Nights of Punk in DC on April 26-28 @ THE PIE SHOP (aka Dangerous Pies DC). $12 |
APR 26 Fri | Concert: Together with Notre-Dame de Paris, 7pm at Basilic of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception Join us on April 26th, at the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception in Washington, D. C. for a free concert celebrating the spiritual and cultural significance of Notre-Dame de Paris in the world and the hope for its future. The program (to be announced soon) will feature Johann Vexo, organist at Notre-Dame de Paris, and the choir of the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception. Johann Vexo was playing at Notre-Dame when the fire started on April 15th. He is the last musician to have performed there. FREE |
Thursday, April 25, 2019 | |
APR 25 Thu | Calvert Woodley’s Annual Rosé Tasting, 6-8pm at University of the District of Columbia, Student Center | Heritage Hall (4200 Connecticut Ave, NW). Join us for a walk-around tasting of the 2018 vintage, featuring 30 rosés from around the world. From Provence, France to New Zealand to California, and many places in between, we’ll have something for everyone! This walk-around tasting will also feature a buffet of gourmet cheeses, breads, and charcuterie from our very own #LaCheeserie! $25 |
APR 25 Thu | 2019 Security Through Innovation Summit, 7:30am-1:30pm at Ritz Carlton, Pentagon City (1250 S Hayes St. Arlington, VA 22202). As cyber threats become more sophisticated, government agencies are in greater need of actionable threat intelligence and cybersecurity policies to protect against a wide range of attacks. Join top leaders and innovators from the public sector IT community on April 25 at the Security Through Innovation Summit to discuss key issues central to the future of government cybersecurity and IT. FREE with gov email |
APR 25 Thu | McShin Foundation Spring Awards Reception, 6-8pm (800 Maine Avenue Southwest, Roof Top Terrace). The McShin Foundation’s 15th Annual Spring Awards Reception will be hosted in Washington D.C. this year, celebrating the achievements the recovery community is making on a national level. Please join us for a reception, awards ceremony, and hors d’oeuvres on Thursday April 25th, 2019 at 6 PM on the Roof Top Terrace of 800 Maine Avenue SW, Washington, DC. FREE |
APR 25 Thu | Flint, Shield, and Fire: Exploring Ancient Maya Warfare, 4-5pm at Library of Congress, Thomas Jefferson Building, Room LJ-119 (101 Independence Avenue Southeast). Stephen Houston, Dupee Family Professor of Social Science, Brown University, and Library of Congress Kislak Chair for the Study of the History and Cultures of the Early Americas, will discuss ancient Maya warfare and the meanings of conflict and its aftermath. A reception will follow. FREE |
APR 25 Thu | Pakistan’s Energy Future: Insights from a Graduate Student Research Trip, 4:30-6pm at Rome Building (1619 Massachusetts Avenue Northwest, Room 812). Over the winter break, students in the Energy, Resources and Environment and South Asia Studies programs ventured to Pakistan to conduct research on the country’s power sector. Led by Professors Joshua White and Johannes Urpelainen, the student group met with a myriad of organizations in the public, private, nonprofit, NGO, and multilateral sectors in Islamabad and Lahore. Join the students for a presentation on their key observations and findings, followed by Q&A. Reception with South Asian food to follow. FREE |
APR 25 Thu | Washington DC Premier of the Film “Displaced”, 6:30pm at The Embassy of the Republic of Lithuania to the U.S. (2622 16th Street NW). The Washington DC Chapter of the Lithuanian-American Community, Inc. and The Embassy of the Republic of Lithuania are proud to present the Washington DC Premier of the Documentary Film DISPLACED. The documentary film, DISPLACED, tells the remarkable story of Lithuanian families seeking safety in the wake of WWII told by the children who survived. This important Lithuanian history has been too long neglected. It is time to hear and see this fateful and historic journey to freedom. Reception and discussion will follow with the documentary film’s Executive Producer: Joe Jakubauskas. The film and discussion will be held in English. FREE |
APR 25 Thu | Yemen: War Without End, 9:30am-2:30pm at Carnegie Endowment for International Peace (1779 Massachusetts Avenue Northwest, Root Room (2nd Floor) ). The Jamestown conference “Yemen: War Without End” will provide a detailed and comprehensive analysis of the current state of the war, the stakes for the major players, the status of the humanitarian crisis, the implications for regional security, new developments on the ground, potential action by the United States and other Western powers, the counterterrorism threat from AQAP and Islamic State, and the prospects for peace. FREE |
APR 25 Thu | IQ + Broadnet Reception, 5-7pm at The Gold Room (Rayburn House Office Building Room 2168). Come learn about Access Live, Broadnet’s telephone town hall offering, and how it integrates with IQ to provide a new way to engage with constituents. Access Live allows you to reach everyone everywhere, whether it’s by phone, mobile, live stream, or social media. Find out how to reach your constituents easily with just a phone and an internet connection. Please join us for cocktails and hors d’oeuvres as we celebrate the IQ and Broadnet integration! RSVP now to stay updated on all things Broadnet and IQ before the event. FREE |
APR 25 Thu | NEXT Exhibition and Opening Night, 6-9pm at Corcoran School of the Arts and Design (500 17th St. NW). This annual exhibition showcases work by the graduating students of the Corcoran School of the Arts and Design at the George Washington University. NEXT includes the end-of-year work of undergraduate and graduate students. Light hors d’oeuvres and refreshments will be served. Guests will receive two complimentary drink tickets. FREE |
Wednesday, April 24, 2019 | |
APR 24 Wed | EAT.DRINK.SHAW., 7-9:30pm at Howard Theatre (620 T Street, Northwest). The Shaw neighborhood’s annual celebration of the best food and drink its restaurants and bars have to offer is back! Join us for a night of stellar cuisine, cocktails, and beers from this year’s Host Committee of chefs, restaurateurs, mixologists, and brewers. Enjoy unlimited sips and noshes throughout the evening plus live music and dancing. Doors open at 7pm. $80 |
APR 24 Wed | Inspector Oldfield and the Black Hand Society: America’s Original Gangsters, 6-8pm at National Postal Museum (2 Massachusetts Avenue Northeast). Join us in a History After Hours book reading, conversation and book signing with reception with the authors of the book “Inspector Oldfield and the Black Hand Society,” William Oldfield and Victoria Bruce in conversation with Daniel L Mihalko of USPIS. FREE |
APR 24 Wed | “Out of the Box” In Series 19/20 Season Rollout, Reboot, and Reception, 2pm at Source (1835 14th Street Northwest). Join us for a discussion between Artistic Director Timothy Nelson and cultural host of radio in Washington, Trey Graham about the future of lyric theater in Washington DC, and the vision of the In Series. Brief reception follows. FREE |
APR 24 Wed | Blooming Visionaries, 5pm at Launch Workplaces (9841 Washingtonian Boulevard, ##200, Gaithersburg, MD 20878). Gaithersburg, MD: Operation A.R.T.S presents Blooming Visionaries, a multi-genre event featuring an explorative artists reception, an interactive art demonstration, workshop and networking. Artists, Businesses & Community are some of the key ingredients for a substantial economy. FREE |
APR 24 Wed | Data Blending: Tackling the Obstacles, 4:30-6:30pm at Bioethics Research Library (Healy 102). The Massive Data Institute in the McCourt School of Public Policy invites you to a discussion about Data Blending – the process of associating a variety of organic and observational data with more traditional administrative and survey data. A distinguished panel of scholars will begin the program by describing data blending research they have conducted, and its limitations and challenges in their domains. The panel will be followed by a conversation among current and former government officials about when data blending is a viable option for enhancing agency data and various strategies they have used for overcoming challenges associated with this approach. FREE |
Tuesday, April 23, 2019 | |
APR 23 Tue | Earthrise: Celebrating the Photograph that Changed (How We View) the World, 4-5:30pm at Library of Congress, Thomas Jefferson Building, Room LJ-119 (101 Independence Avenue Southeast). Please join Bruce Clarke, Baruch S. Blumberg NASA/Library of Congress Chair in Astrobiology, who will moderate a discussion on the rich cultural impact of the photo on the US space program and the environmental movement. A display and reception will follow the discussion. FREE |
APR 23 Tue | SCREENING: A Man and a Woman by Claude Lelouch, 7-9pm at La Maison Française @ the Embassy of France (4101 Reservoir Rd NW). Jean-Louis (Jean-Louis Trintignant) is a single father following his wife’s suicide, and Anne (Anouk Aimée) is a single mother still reeling from her husband’s accidental death. When the two cross paths at their children’s boarding school both are wary, but they soon form a friendship that is quickly charged with romance. Yet their past tragedies prove hard to overcome, causing them to proceed with utmost delicacy. FREE |
APR 23 Tue | Conversations with African Women in Tech, 5-7:30pm at Embassy of Haiti (2311 Massachusetts Avenue Northwest). Join the Mayor’s Office on African Affairs for a discussion with women in the African Diaspora in the fields of Technology and Science. FREE |
APR 23 Tue | 2019 European Parliamentary Elections: Why Do They Matter?, 6-8pm at Johns Hopkins University SAIS (Rome Building, Rome Auditorium, 1619 Massachusetts Avenue NW). With the European Parliament Elections around the corner in late May, there have rarely been so many open questions surrounding the future of the European project: Why do the elections matter? Will Euro-optimism prevail over Euroscepticism? How will the EU look after Brexit? What will be the biggest challenges for the new Commission? FREE |
APR 23 Tue | A DC Science Café Event: Gravity, or an Homage to the Mysteries of Universal Attraction, 6:30-8:30pm at Busboys and Poets (450 K Street, NW). Join science writer Ron Cowen and University of Maryland astrophysicist Cole Miller for a gripping tour of gravity that will take you from a 1919 eclipse that really made Einstein’s day, out to the surface of neutron stars and the event horizons of black holes, and back again to the gravitational attraction that keeps you planted on the ground and ever-so-subtly pulled toward every other human being on the planet. FREE |
APR 23 Tue | DC Cooperative Stakeholders Group Meeting, 6-7:30pm at DC Library – Southeast (403 7th Street Southeast ). We invite you to join our growing effort to further build upon the DC area’s cooperative ecosystem. FREE |
APR 23 Tue | EDIBLE COLOR WORKSHOP, 7-9pm at Femme Fatale DC (3224 11th St NW). Lil Bits Cloth is partnering with Rachel Robey to combine comestibles and craft in a hands-on, multi-sensory experience. You’ll dye silk bandanas with natural, edible pigments & sample chamomile sablé cookies decorated with crystallized ginger and dye-able wildflowers. The workshop will highlight the connections between food and cloth from ritual practice to sustainability in a unique DIY format. Additional cookies + naturally dyed goods will be available for purchase. $35 |
APR 23 Tue | Dish & Sip: Conversations with Cravings , 6:30-8:30pm at InterContinental D.C. – The Wharf, Seaport 2nd fl (801 Wharf St SW). Join us for an enriching discussion with Kwame Onwuachi, Executive Chef of Kith and Kin. Onwuachi will delve into his journey to becoming a chef and entrepreneur, which is chronicled in his newly released book, Notes from a Young Black Chef: A Memoir. Using his culture as inspiration, Onwuachi’s culinary story pays homage to his Nigerian and African-American heritage and reflects on his life and the role as a “young black chef” in the hospitality industry. $40 |
APR 23 Tue | We Hate Movies, 6:30pm at DC Improv (1140 Connecticut Avenue NW). Founded in New York City, the We Hate Movies podcast uses bad movies, ranging from the tasteless to the tedious, as a jumping-off point for long-form conversations that include personal anecdotes, detailed trivia, and extensive criticisms. Since 2010, the podcast has quickly become a cult sensation amongst the bad-movie podcast crowd, and has been praised in The AV Club, Splitsider, and numerous other online publications. Hosted by comedians Andrew Jupin, Stephen Sajdak, Eric Szyszka, and Chris Cabin, We Hate Movies brings their own unique twist to the time-honored tradition of ragging on movies most people forget about. $25 |
Monday, April 22, 2019 | |
APR 22 Mon | Dyngus Day DC 2019, 6-11pm (1355 H St NE). Polish Beer, LIVE polka, pierogies, kielbasa, pussywillows, squirt guns. FREE |
APR 22 Mon | In Conversation with Alicia Adams: Jennifer Nansubuga Makumbi: Kintu / Let’s Tell This Story Properly, 7-8pm (600 H Street NE). Jennifer Nansubuga Makumbi published her award-winning debut novel Kintu to wide acclaim, and returns with Let’s Tell This Story Properly, a collection of stories of race, class, and the Ugandan immigrant experience in Britain. FREE |
APR 22 Mon | EASTER MONDAY & EARTH OPTIMISM CELEBRATION, 10am-2pm at Smithsonian’s National Zoo & Conservation Biology Institute (3001 Connecticut Ave., NW ). From 10 a.m. until 2 p.m., families are invited to enjoy egg hunts, live music, food trucks and games while discovering how they can help save species. This free event includes hands-on learning opportunities featuring Smithsonian conservation success stories, special animal demonstrations, keeper talks, and meet and greets with scientists and conservation partners working to protect wildlife around the world. FREE |
APR 22 Mon | Insurgent Women: Female Combatants in Civil Wars, 5;30-7pm at Abramson Family Founders Room (4400 Massachusetts Ave NW). Why do women go to war? Despite the reality that female combatants exist the world over, we still know relatively little about who these women are, what motivates them to take up arms, how they are utilized by armed groups, and what happens to them when war ends. FREE |
Sunday, April 21, 2019 | |
APR 21 Sun | Shakespeare Theatre Company: The Oresteia – Open Rehearsal, Various at Sidney Harman Hall (610 F Street NW). Ever wonder how a play comes to life? Go behind the scenes of Ellen McLaughlin’s new adaptation of Aeschylus’ epic trilogy and join director Michael Kahn and the talented cast and design team for an exclusive look into the creative process at a free staging rehearsal for The Oresteia. Don’t miss one of your last chances to see the great Michael Kahn at work. FREE |
Saturday, April 20, 2019 | |
APR 20 Sat | DC Beer Fest, Various times at Nationals Park (1500 South Capitol Street Southeast). The DC Beer Festival returns to Nationals Park, bringing together dozens of craft breweries and featuring spring seasonal beers. Taking place throughout the stadium’s concourse including Centerfield Plaza, Budweiser Brew House, Bud Light Loft and Budweiser Terrace, the DC Beer Fest will have over a dozen food trucks throughout as well as lawn games, DJs, and more! $45+ |
APR 20 Sat | Astral Black Comic: Launch Reception, 6-8pm at Mission (1606 20th Street Northwest). Astral Black is a comic depicting a world of black warrior women protecting their city from dark demonic forces. The first of a series, this comic is an intergenerational journey through fear, fortitude, and strength, all things that represent the ethos of this tribe of black female fighters. This comic will contribute to the pool of art that elevates the black female experience, while also weaving in themes of class, race, and power in the United States today. FREE |
Friday, April 19, 2019 | |
APR 19 Fri | JB Grant Society 25th Anniversary Celebration, 5pm at Anna Baetjer RoomJoin the JB Grant Global Health Society for a celebration of 25 years! The event will feature a musical performance, speeches on the impact of JB Grant’s work, and more! Stay for a reception with champagne toasts and refreshments. Hope to see you there! FREE |
Thursday, April 18, 2019 | |
APR 18 Thu | 2019 GW New Venture Competition Finals, 6-8pm at Jack Morton Auditorium (801 21st Street NW). Last year, Time Table took home the winning prize for their innovative approach to improving wait times at popular restaurants. Who will be the one to take the prize this year at the largest business planning competition in the DC area? Reception to follow from 8:30-9:30pm in the Great Hall of the Marvin Center (across the street) at 800 21st Street NW. FREE |
APR 18 Thu | The Arden Shakespeare: Anniversary Celebration of Publications, 5-6pm at The Renaissance Hotel, Washington, D.C. (999 9th Street Northwest). A drinks reception at the Arden exhibit to mark the 10th anniversary of The Arden Shakespeare at Bloomsbury Academic, and in celebration of our authors’ publications and Arden’s association with the SAA. A special spotlight will be thrown on the growth of Arden’s critical studies list and on Bloomsbury’s digital platform Drama Online. FREE |
APR 18 Thu | The U.S.-China Economic Relationship: Paradigm Shift or More of the Same?, 11am-12pm at Daniel Morgan Graduate School of National Security (1620 L Street Northwest, Suite 700). The U.S.-China Economic Relationship: Paradigm Shift or More of the Same? Presentation by Carl Schonander, Senior Vice President for Global Public Policy, Software & Information Industry Association (SIIA). Mr. Schonander will discuss what the Trump Administration’s trade, investment, and export control policies portend for the U.S.-China economic relationship. FREE |
APR 18 Thu | Freedom and the Pen: Women Poets from South Africa to DC, 6:30-8:30pm at IA&A at Hillyer (9 Hillyer Court Northwest). In partnership with Azania to DC, Hillyer presents Freedom and the Pen: Women Poets from South Africa to DC. Featured poets MoAfrika ‘a Mokgathi and Busisiwe Mahlangu will perform original works, followed by a panel discussion on poetry and social change focused on women’s voices in imagining a different future for their communities. FREE |
Wednesday, April 17, 2019 | |
APR 17 Wed | Music and Film: Improvisation to the films of Segundo de Chomón, 7-8:30pm at Embassy of Spain (2375 Pennsylvania Avenue Northwest). Wavelength Winds joins bassoonist John Falcone for an evening of improvised music. The group will create musical accompaniment in-the-moment to historic films of the legendary director, Segundo de Chomón at the embassy of Spain in Washington, DC at 7 pm. FREE |
APR 17 Wed | NHPCO Leadership and Advocacy Conference Congressional Reception, 5-7pm at Russell Senate Office Building (2 Constitution Avenue Northeast, Kennedy Caucus Room, SR325). The National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization (NHPCO) and the Hospice Action Network will host a celebratory reception for hospice and palliative care leaders, advocates, and supporters to cap off NHPCO’s 2019 Leadership and Advocacy Conference. NHPCO CEO & President Edo Banach, the Hospice Action Network Advocacy Team, and other guest speakers will make brief remarks. A photographer and photobooth will be provided, and light refreshments and Hor’dervours will be served. FREE |
APR 17 Wed | J-Film in Blue: The Ballad of Narayama, 6:30pm at Japan Information & Culture Center, Embassy of Japan (1150 18th Street Northwest, Suite 100). Filmed almost entirely on cunningly designed studio sets, in brilliant color and widescreen, The Ballad of Narayama is a stylish and vividly formal work from Japan’s cinematic golden age, directed by the dynamic Keisuke Kinoshita. (Courtesy of Janus Films) FREE |
APR 17 Wed | Segundo de Chomón Live Music, 7-9pm at Former Residence of the Ambassadors of Spain (2801 16th Street Northwest). Spanish bassoonist John Falcone, students and faculty of the University of Maryland join forces to create freely improvised classical music and accompaniments for the screening of historic films of the legendary director Segundo de Chomón. The University of Maryland School of Music and the Embassy of Spain will bring classical music improviser and bassoonist John Falcone from Oviedo, Spain, to lead local students to create freely improvised classical music in numerous settings. FREE |
APR 17 Wed | Concert | Yasmo feat. DC poets and rapper, 7pm at Austrian Cultural Forum Washington (3424 International Court, NW). On April 17, the ACF Washington will present the incredibly talented Austrian rapper, singer and poet Yasmin Hafedh (a.k.a. Yasmo). The ACF Washington is delighted to partner again with the non-profit organization Words Beats & Life and organize a unique event, filled with spoken word poetry and rap music. Yasmo joins forces with local youth poets and rappers from Words Beats & Life, together they will perform a juxtaposition of German and English lyrics mixed with electronic beats! FREE |
Tuesday, April 16, 2019 | |
APR 16 Tue | Slavery, The Underground Railroad & Emancipation in Washington, DC Tour, 6-8pm at Waterfront Station (399 M Street Southwest). To celebrate Emancipation Day join us for a FREE two-hour guided walking tour through the streets of Washington, DC. The focus of our tour will be Underground Railroad activities in Washington, DC, Virginia and Maryland, and we will also discuss local slavery and emancipation history, both of which provide an important context for understanding the Underground Railroad. FREE |
Sunday, April 14, 2019 | |
APR 14 Sun | Songkran Festival, 8:30am-3:30pm at Wat Thai Buddhist Center (13440 Layhill Road, Silver Spring MD 20906). Songkran is the traditional Thai New Year’s Day. All Thais perform many auspicious ceremonies on this day. Lots of food and merchandise stands, dance and music shows, and religious ceremonies to witness! FREE |
APR 14 Sun | Midnight Gardeners League, 7pm at DC Comedy Loft (1523 22nd St NW). Join the Midnight Gardeners League for Convention Con 2019, a celebration of all the different things people can be obsessed with! Featuring guests from the worlds of comic books, video games, TV, movies, gadgetry, hunting and fishing, cryptozoology, racquet sports, home and garden design, virtual reality AND virtual realty and a 12 and under hard labor job fair for kidz! (jk this is an 18+ event) Featuring: SKETCHES, STAND UP, IMPROV, COSPLAY CONTEST (Come in costume for a chance to win free drinks), AND A VERY SPECIAL MUSICAL PERFORMANCE TBA. FREE or $5 |
Friday, April 12, 2019 | |
APR 12 Fri | Art As A Voice, 6-9pm at The Festival Center (1640 Columbia Road Northwest). Join DVRP for our annual art showcase that shares stories of the impact of sexual assault and domestic violence on our lives and communities. We welcome poetry, crafts, paintings, music, dance, spoken word, and more! Admission is free, and refreshments will be served! FREE |
APR 12 Fri | French Embassy Concert Followed by Wine Reception, 7:30-10pm at Embassy of France in the United States (Embassy of France in the United States). The International Club of DC and the Russian Chamber Art Society cordially requests the pleasure of your company at the Embassy of France for a delightful evening of classical music featuring arias and art songs by Balakirev, Borodin, Cui, Mussorgsky, Rimsky-Korsakov and Rubinstein. The concert is followed by a wine reception. You are welcome to attend on your own or with friends. Tickets for the rare delight of a classical concert at the French Embassy featuring the world-renowned performers are only $55 for a limited time. $55 |
APR 12 Fri | Improv Pop-Up Presents: Melanin – A Comedy Show, 8-9:30pm at Colony Club (3118 Georgia Avenue Northwest). Improv Pop-Up is at it again — bringing you some of the best improvisers in DC in this all People of Color cast! If you’ve never seen improv comedy before, imagine SNL but made up on the spot and funnier! Get your tickets today for just $10! $10 |
Thursday, April 11, 2019 | |
APR 11 Thu | CONCERT | Levine Music, 7-9pm at Austrian Cultural Forum Washington/Embassy Austria (3524 International Court NW). The ACF Washington i s delighted to host Levine Music’s exceptionally dedicated Honors Program students as they perform a recital filled with chamber music. After the last joint project a workshop given by Austrian pianist Mitra Kotte, the concert is a further manifestation of the long-standing partnership of the ACF Washington and Levine Music. FREE |
APR 11 Thu | 2019 Minority C-Suite Executive Roundtable, 5:30-9pm at Renaissance Hotel (999 9th Street NW). The Washington Metropolitan Area Chapter of the National Association of Health Services Executives invites you to one of our annual signature events – the Minority C-Suite Executive Roundtable. The executive roundtable is for senior executives in healthcare, public policy and innovation to network and learn from fellow c-suite health system leaders across the country, it enables current and aspiring health services executives to hear from sought after executive leaders, on topics that are important to minority leaders. $40+ |
APR 11 Thu | Ibero-American Film Showcase 2019 -Film from Brazil, 6:30-9:30pm at Embassy of Brazil (3006 Massachusetts Ave NW). Meet the moving history of the Brazilian professional boxer Éder Jofre, nicknamed “Golden Rooster”, who was world champion in the early 1960s and is ranked among the best fighters of all history. The movie portraits the intense relationship between Jofre and his father and trainer, the Argentinian wrestler Kid Jofre, as they confront the limits between the dedication to the sport, family and personal wishes. FREE |
APR 11 Thu | DISCUSSION: France and the American Revolution : At War and at Peace, 7-9pm at La Maison Française @ the Embassy of France (4101 Reservoir Rd NW). The American Revolution: A World War, an exhibition at the National Museum of American History and a companion book of the same name, highlights the degree to which the American Revolution became a global war, in which the Americans relied heavily on support from other nations, most notably France and Spain. The war was fought across five continents and three oceans, with over 200,000 French and Spanish fighting against Britain, almost as many as the Americans. FREE |
APR 11 Thu | Emily Bernard: Book Release, 7pm at POLITICS AND PROSE BOOKSTORE AT THE WHARF (70 DISTRICT SQ SW). EMILY BERNARD was born and grew up in Nashville, Tennessee, and received her PhD in American studies from Yale University. She has been the recipient of grants from the Ford Foundation, the NEH, and a W. E. B. Du Bois Resident Fellowship at Harvard University. Her essays have been published in journals and anthologies, among them The American Scholar, Best American Essays, and Best African American Essays. She is the Julian Lindsay Green and Gold Professor of English at the University of Vermont. FREE |
APR 11 Thu | The DC Easter Keg Hunt 2019, April 11-15 at Multiple barsCelebrate Easter early this year with the first ever DC Easter Keg Hunt. From Thursday, April 11th through Sunday, April 14th, join ChurchKey, Bluejacket, The Sovereign & The Partisan for a craft beer-themed scavenger hunt across The District. The hoppy hunt is on! FREE |
APR 11 Thu | CHERRYPOP Weekend 2019 Washington D.C., April 11-14 at VariousWELCOME to CHERRYPOP WEEKEND 2019! The dance benefit weekend supporting LGBTQIA+ HIV/AIDS & Mental Health service organizations in the Washington DC Metro community. NINE PARTIES and SIXTEEN International SUPERSTAR DJs come together during the National Cherry Blossom Festival to bring you a weekend unlike any other. CHERRYPOP WEEKEND will give you a wild and colorful sensory experience of POP ART genres you may recall or discover! Cost depends on event |
Tuesday, April 9, 2019 | |
APR 9 Tue | David P. Calleo Seminar Series, 6-7pm at SAIS (conference room 806, 1619 Mass Ave NW). The SAIS European and Eurasian Studies (EES) Program cordially invites you to the Spring 2019 David P. Calleo Seminar Series at the SAIS Washington campus. The series is named in honor of Emeritus Professor David P. Calleo, who continues to inspire EES scholars through his contributions and legacy in teaching, research and scholarship. FREE |
APR 9 Tue | SCREENING: Under the Sun of Satan by Maurice Pialat, 7-9pm at La Maison Française @ the Embassy of France (4101 Reservoir Rd NW). A slow, complex and captivating tale of a French priest and his moral trials and tribulations, Under the Sun of Satan is adapted from the Georges Bernanos novel of the same name. Father Donissan (Gérard Depardieu) struggles to save the soul of the 16-year-old pregnant Mouchette (Sandrine Bonnaire) in this allegorical drama. Though the dean Menou-Segrais (director Maurice Pialat himself) tries to keep Donissan reasonable, the very zealous priest is tempted by Satan and seems to sense the presence of the Devil more clearly than that of God. FREE |
APR 9 Tue | Enduring Idealism: A Workshop on Surviving Nonprofits, 6:30-8:30pm at The Potter’s House (1658 Columbia Rd NW). Are you torn about working at your nonprofit? Do you believe you and your organization can make a difference? Yet, the dysfunctions in your workplace frustrate and exhaust you? Then, this is the workshop for you. $25 |
APR 9 Tue | Bob Dylan: Maker of Songs, 6:45pm at S. Dillon Ripley Center (1100 Jefferson Dr SW). Folk singer, rock singer, songwriter, poet, and Nobel Laureate Bob Dylan has been something of an enigma since he left Hibbing, Minnesota, and emerged as a folk music hero in Greenwich Village in the early ‘60s. Knowing him, much less understanding him, has never been an easy task. $45 |
APR 9 Tue | Nursing Now National Launch and Reception, 2-4pm at National Press Club (529 14th Street Northwest). Nurses are critical to good health care in the US and around the world, and they are driving forces to improve gender equality and strengthen local, regional, and national economies. Nursing Now is a global campaign run in collaboration with the International Council of Nurses and the World Health Organization to raise the status and profile of nursing. FREE |
APR 9 Tue | Autism Employment Policy Discussion and Reception, 6-9pm at Autism Employment Policy Discussion and Reception (First Street Northeast). Congressman Mike Kelly and Congressman Thomas Suozzi wish to cordially invite you to attend a reception and discussion highlighting the benefits of hiring young adults on the autism spectrum. This will include a showing of the documentary film, “This Business of Autism”. The film emphasizes the need for federal investment in supporting inclusive employment opportunities and the societal benefits of providing meaningful employment for those on the spectrum. FREE |