Events/Things To Do

THE RULES OF THE BREW: SAKE REGULATIONS & THE FUTURE OF THE SAKE INDUSTRY Tuesday, March 2nd, 2021 7:00PM-8:00PM USA/Eastern Time Sake brewers and entrepreneurs often face a bewildering array of laws that strictly regulate how their products are produced, distributed and sold across North… Read More

THE RULES OF THE BREW: SAKE REGULATIONS & THE FUTURE OF THE SAKE INDUSTRY Wednesday, March 3rd, 2021 9:00AM-10:00AM Japan Time Sake brewers and entrepreneurs often face a bewildering array of laws that strictly regulate how their products are produced, distributed and sold across North… Read More

The Tea: Black Alley 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.  The Tea proudly welcomes Washington, D.C.-based band Black… Read More

The Middle East Institute’s Arts and Culture Center is proud to feature Palestinian actress Hiam Abbass, currently starring in the Hulu television series Ramy and the HBO series Succession, in conversation with Emmy-nominated journalist and producer Rhana Natour on Friday, March 5 from 2pm-3pm ET. Natour will be discussing the evolution of Abbass’ long and eclectic… Read More

Virtual Tour | Orchid-Filled Greenhouses Thursday, March 11, 2021, 1:30-2 p.m. Horticulturist Drew Asbury brings Hillwood’s orchid-filled greenhouses to you, sharing the history of the greenhouses, Marjorie Post’s infatuation with orchids, and the exotic blooms and fragrances on display now. www.HillwoodMuseum.org   

In Dialogue: Smithsonian Objects and Social Justice  Thursday, March 11, 5 p.m. Online via Zoom Heighten your civic awareness through conversations about art, history and material culture. Each month, educators from the National Portrait Gallery will partner with colleagues from the Smithsonian and other institutions to discuss how historical… Read More

Join FGI DC as the organization sits down with three local business women to discuss their accomplished careers, in celebration of Women’s History Month. About this Event Join us March 11 as FGI DC sits down with three local business women to discuss their accomplished… Read More

Moving Verse Thursday, March 11, 7:00–8:00 pm EST Register to attend here Join us for an intimate poetry reading with Venezuelan authors Franklin Hurtado, Graciela Yáñez Vicentini, and Luis Moreno Villamediana to reflect on the forces that traverse and influence our relationships and our experience of language. The poets… Read More

Oyez, oyez, oyez! Shakespeare Theatre Company’s annual Mock Trial, “the funniest, most entertaining event in Washington” (Roll Call) is now in session—virtually. On March 11, at 7:30 p.m. ET, audiences are invited to hear a mock appellate argument before a panel of judges, based on a… Read More

Under the Rainbow Tour, hosted by A Tour Of Her Own , exploring the many women in DC who have contributed to the struggle for gay rights About this Event Engage and explore how Washington, DC has been a pivotal location for the struggle for… Read More

NBC4’s Juliana Valencia moderates a thoughtful discussion between the designers and contributors of Hotel Zena. About this Event Hotel Zena’s story is brought to life with a vibrant visual language of provocative design and original art. In a powerful art collection simply titled “Her,” females… Read More

On Monday, March 15 at 6:30 pm ET, Folger’s O.B. Hardison Poetry Series, in collaboration with the Embassy of Ireland, welcomes Irish poet and writer Doireann Ní Ghríofa to read from her work—in both Irish and English—in a live virtual reading. Her prose debut A… Read More

Horticulture How-To | Orchid 101 Thursday, March 18, 2021, 1:30-2:30 p.m. Learn how to care for your orchid and get blooms year after year from Drew Asbury, Hillwood’s horticulturist. www.HillwoodMuseum.org 4155 Linnean Avenue, NW, Washington, DC 20008

Floral Design How-To | Tropical Paradise Friday, March 19, 2021, 1:30-2:15 p.m. Join Ami Wilber, floral and event décor designer, as she shares how to create a cheerful arrangement featuring anthurium and birds of paradise. www.HillwoodMuseum.org 4155 Linnean Avenue, NW, Washington, DC 20008

Ruth Bader Ginsburg Paint ‘n’ Sip with DC artist Sarah Paints Rappers on Hedy’s Rooftop About this Event Join the team at Hotel Zena for a specialty paint ‘n’ sip set among the stars, while getting a sneak peek of DC’s hottest new rooftop spot,… Read More

Ruth Bader Ginsburg Paint ‘n’ Sip with DC artist Sarah Paints Rappers on Hedy’s Rooftop About this Event Join the team at Hotel Zena for a specialty paint ‘n’ sip set among the stars, while getting a sneak peek of DC’s hottest new rooftop spot,… Read More

THE BEAUTY OF THE BREW: A VIDEO JOURNEY & CONVERSATION CELEBRATING SAKE & SAKE MAKING Tuesday, March 23rd, 2021 7:00PM-8:00PM USA/Eastern Time This webinar will feature the world premier of SBANA’s animated video illustrating sake’s unique tradition, craft, and range of enjoyment for sake newcomers.… Read More

THE BEAUTY OF THE BREW: A VIDEO JOURNEY & CONVERSATION CELEBRATING SAKE & SAKE MAKING Wednesday, March 24th, 2021 9:00AM-10:00AM Japan Time This webinar will feature the world premier of SBANA’s animated video illustrating sake’s unique tradition, craft, and range of enjoyment for sake newcomers.… Read More

Horticulture How-To | Orchid Repotting Thursday, March 25, 2021, 1:30-2 p.m. Horticulturist Drew Asbury demonstrates how to repot the most common types of orchids. Learn to help plants’ leaves and root systems, identify the proper potting media, and ask the expert your questions. www.HillwoodMuseum.org  4155… Read More

Embassy of Sweden proudly presents the exhibition “Dreamland” by Swedish photographer Helene Schmitz. “Dreamland” opens Thursday, March 25, with a virtual presentation of the exhibition and a moderated conversation with the artist. WHEN: Thursday, March 25, from 5:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. (ET) • Welcome… Read More

Where There Is a Woman, There Is Magic: Women’s History Month Virtual Festival Saturday, March 27, 11 a.m. Zoom, registration required Join the Portrait Gallery in a virtual celebration of women making history. We will explore the online exhibition “Where There Is a Woman, There… Read More

Put on your “finest pink” apparel and mingle with your pod and online partygoers from all over the world for an unforgettable evening of incredible entertainment, delectable food and drink, fun giveaways, and a spirited online auction. All Pink Tie Party tickets include three-course carryout… Read More