Events/Things To Do

Panel Discussion: Into America’s Wild with Astronaut John Herrington and Pilot Ariel Tweto Tuesday, Feb. 4, 1:30–2:30 p.m. National Air and Space Museum Watch the live webcast   Meet pioneering astronaut John Herrington, the first Native American to travel in space, and Alaska Native pilot… Read More

Tony Duquette’s Dawnridge Thursday, February 6, 2020, 5:30-8 p.m. Internationally acclaimed designer Hutton Wilkinson will present an illustrated lecture about Dawnridge, the legendary home of designer Tony Duquette, his friend, mentor, and business partner. Please note: This is the first program in the Great Homes… Read More

The 16th Annual Alexandria Warehouse Sale returns to on Saturday, February 8, in the heart of Old Town. Deemed in the region the longest-running boutique driven warehouse sale, the popular mid-winter event will take place at the Westin Hotel located in the Carlyle District of Old Town Alexandria. The fun,… Read More

Beyond Gatsby: The Fabled Gardens of Long Island’s Gold Coast Tuesday, February 11, 2020, 5:30-8 p.m. Landscape architect CeCe Haydock will delve into the history and landscape design of the elaborate gardens of Long Island’s Gold Coast, once a favorite retreat of the rich and… Read More

On Tuesday, February 11, from 7:00 p.m. – 2:00 a.m., The G.O.A.T. Sports Bar (www.thegoatva.com) in Clarendon will host Fundraiser for Australian Wildlife in support of the animals devastated by the recent wildfires. Proceeds will benefit Animals Australia – Australia’s foremost national animal protection organization – with $10 donations collected at the door, which includes two… Read More

Ariana Lightningstorm, one of only eight certified lipsologists and the first certified teacher of lipsology in the world, will hold complimentary lipsology readings at Dirty Habit on Friday, February 14 from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Guests are invited to swipe on lipstick, kiss their one-of-a-kind card, and learn about their… Read More

Multimedia play: Hear Me Say My Name Saturdays: Feb. 15, 22, and 29, 11:30 a.m. and 1 p.m. Rasmuson Theater “I am not your mascot, and I don’t live in a tipi. See me for who I am, hear me say my name.” How do stereotypes of… Read More

Madam Walker’s Villa Lewaro Tuesday, February 18, 2020, 5:30-8 p.m. Author and journalist A’Leila Bundles will share the story Madam C.J. Walker, one of America’s first female self-made millionaires, and Villa Lewaro, the Italianate mansion that she built to be an inspiration to the African… Read More

Multimedia play: Hear Me Say My Name Saturdays: Feb. 15, 22, and 29, 11:30 a.m. and 1 p.m. Rasmuson Theater “I am not your mascot, and I don’t live in a tipi. See me for who I am, hear me say my name.” How do stereotypes of… Read More

Guatemalan National Day of Marimba Sunday, Feb. 23, 2 p.m. The marimba is recognized by the Organization of American States as part of the Cultural Heritage of the Americas. Celebrate Guatemala’s National Day of Marimba with performances by local marimba groups. Presented in collaboration with… Read More

Join in for the next Q&A Cafe, when the guests are acclaimed Washington Post reporters Carol Leonnig and Philip Rucker, co-authors of the No. 1 bestseller, “A Very Stable Genius.” The date is Tuesday, February 25. Carol is part of the Post’s investigative reporting team, who together… Read More

Fairmont Washington, D.C., Georgetown is celebrating Mardi Gras on Fat Tuesday, February 25th with half priced cocktails and a Big Easy buffet in the Lobby Bar. During happy hour, from 5:00 to 7:00 pm, Sazerac, Criollo and Mardi Gras Punch will be $7.50 a glass, and all… Read More

The New Elegance: Designing Around the World with Timothy Corrigan Tuesday, February 25, 2020, 5:30-8 p.m. Designer Timothy Corrigan will highlight the building blocks of successful decoration, featuring his projects from around the world. Please note: This is the fourth and final program in the… Read More

Multimedia play: Hear Me Say My Name Saturdays: Feb. 15, 22, and 29, 11:30 a.m. and 1 p.m. Rasmuson Theater “I am not your mascot, and I don’t live in a tipi. See me for who I am, hear me say my name.” How do stereotypes of… Read More