Events/Things To Do

The Tea: Courtney Dowe In this online series, women musicians perform original work on the first Friday of the month. Conducted over a cup of tea, each session includes a short interview exploring the artist’s creative process. Join us and local singer Courtney Dowe.  Courtney Dowe is… Read More

Virtual Mansion Tour: Marjorie Post’s Life and Collection at Hillwood through the Prism of Black History Tuesday, February 9, 2021, 12-1 p.m. This docent-led tour explores Post’s life and collections at Hillwood while weaving in select objects and stories through the prism of Black history.… Read More

Thursday, February 11, 2021, 6:30-7:30 p.m. Stephen Byrns, founder and president of the Untermyer Gardens Conservancy, explores the magnificent design of what was once called the most spectacular garden in America and the story of the garden’s founders, glory, ruin, and rebirth. Please note: This is… Read More

On Thursday, February 11 at 7:30pm EST, the Folger’s O.B. Hardison Poetry Series presents poet Maurice Manning sharing his work alongside recent Poet Laureate Tracy K. Smith for a virtual reading from President Lincoln’s Cottage in Washington D.C. Tickets for this virtual event are currently… Read More

Floral Design How-To: Passionate Purples Friday, February 12, 2021, 1:30-2:30 p.m. Rethink the traditional Valentine’s Day arrangement and join Ami Wilber, floral and event décor designer, via Zoom to create a romantic purple bouquet featuring lisianthus, stock, and more.

Valentine’s Love Hunt – 2/13 & 2/14 Reserve: omuseum.org/valentine Tickets: $55/person Where: O Museum in The Mansion, 2020 O Street NW When: 2/13/21 & 2/14/21 O Museum in The Mansion on O Street is ready to shoot cupid’s arrow right at you with this Champagne &… Read More

Filoli: From Family Home to Cultural Center Thursday, February 18, 2021, 6:30-7:30 p.m. Kara Newport, chief executive officer of Filoli Historic House and Garden, shares Filoli’s evolution from a 54,000-square-foot home built for entertaining to a vibrant cultural center for the Bay Area. Please note: This… Read More

The Art League’s Patrons’ Show Goes Virtual for 2021 This year The Art league presents Patron’s Show 2021: Virtual Edition!, an online version of the perennial favorite that art lovers from near and far can safely attend via Zoom on Saturday, February 20, from 2:00… Read More

THE BOND BETWEEN THE BREW: THE NORTH AMERICA + JAPAN SAKE DIALOGUE Thursday, February 25th, 2021 7:00PM-8:30PM USA/Eastern Time This engaging exploration of sake will shine a spotlight on the launch of the North America-Japan Sake Dialogue, an initiative designed to foster cooperation and information-sharing… Read More

THE BOND BETWEEN THE BREW: THE NORTH AMERICA + JAPAN SAKE DIALOGUE Friday, February 26th 9:00AM-10:30AM Japan Time This engaging exploration of sake will shine a spotlight on the launch of the North America-Japan Sake Dialogue, an initiative designed to foster cooperation and information-sharing between… Read More

DC’s anticipated charity poker event, Chance for Life, returns this Saturday (2/27) … with a twist! Hosted by 13-time World Series of Poker Champion, Phil Helmuth, and founded by Brad Nierenberg (CEO of RedPeg Marketing), Chance for Life (CFL)’s mission is to save kids’ lives by funding… Read More