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Folger’s Annual Emily Dickinson Birthday Tribute
2024-12-10 19:30 - 21:00 UTC | Folger Shakespeare Library, 201 E Capital Street NE, Washington, DC, DC, 20002
The O.B. Hardison Poetry series hosts its annual celebration of Emily Dickinson with a reading by the Poetry Foundation’s Ruth Lilly Lifetime Achievement Award winner Kimiko Hahn.
Hahn is the author of ten collections of poetry, including The Ghost Forest: New & Selected Poems. From the political to the personal, and from science to the journals of Matsuo Bashō, the celebrated Haiku poet of Japan, Hahn brings a lyrical gaze to all these subjects and more.
Poet and civil rights lawyer Sunu Chandy moderates the post-reading conversation with a book selling and signing to follow the reading.
Emily Dickinson’s famous black cake, specially prepared by SugaChef, will be shared for the occasion.

Q&A with Renée Fleming
2024-12-10 11:45 - 13:00 | Georgetown Club, 1530 Wisconsin Ave. NW, Washington, DC
Tues. Dec. 10 is the last Q&A of 2024: what Carol Joynt claims is “sure to be a riveting conversation” with international opera star Renée Fleming. In addition to her remarkable life and career, they will discuss her work with NIH in studying the ways music can improve brain health. “I have the privilege of being in a flow state almost every time I perform,” she says. “I feel so happy and calm when I get off stage.”
Make your reservation today with the Georgetown Club.
Phone 202-333-9330 or email reservationist@georgetownclub.org.

The fee is $35, all inclusive of lunch plus desert from Georgetown Cupcake.
Seating begins at 11:45, the show begins at noon
The Georgetown Club, 1530 Wisconsin Ave. NW

Calico Winter Festival
2024-12-08 13:00 - 21:00 | Calico, 50 Blagden Alley NW, Washington, DC, 20001
Calico is welcoming the holiday season with a its 4th annual Winter Festival on Sunday, December 8, complete with ornament painting, an ugly sweater contest and seasonal food and drink. The party is free to attend and open to the public.
From 1 to 9 pm, the heated urban backyard in Blagden Alley will be decked out as a charming winter wonderland for the holidays.
Guests can get crafty by painting decorative ornaments (starting at $5/each) with complimentary communal painting and decorating supplies.
Other wintry food and drink offerings (sold a la carte) will include boozy cookie shots and hot cocktails from bar director Ian Fletcher, and comforting mugs of soup and topped tots.
There will also be special surprises with photo opportunities for pets and people.
And attendees are encouraged to wear their ugliest holiday sweater to the Blagden Alley bar, with prizes for the winners.
Calico’s 4th annual Winter Festival is free to attend and open to the public, with ornaments, food and drink sold a la carte.
WHO: Calico
WHEN: Sunday, December 8, 2024
1 pm – 9 pm

WHERE: Calico
50 Blagden Alley NW
Washington, DC 20001

Lulu's CRUSH Holiday Wine Party
2024-12-08 12:00 - 15:30 | Lulu’s Winegarden, 1940 11th Street NW, Washington, DC, 20001
It’s the most wine-derful time of the year… Lulu’s Winegarden is hosting its last CRUSH wine tasting of 2024, on Sunday, December 8!
Themed “Holiday Wine Party,” the walkaround-style tasting will feature unlimited pours of more than 25 different celebratory wines (think: bubbles, winter whites and dinner party-friendly reds), plus a bottomless Breakfast Taco Bar, and holiday gifting opportunities with deep discounts on take-home bottles.
The two-time RAMMY finalist for “Wine Program of the Year” is hosting the tasting in its festively-transformed, heated desert wonderland patio dubbed “Lulu’s Wine(ter)garden” for the cold season – bringing boundless holiday cheer in the form of hanging ornaments and metal stars, glowing lanterns, fiery chimineas, illuminated luminarias, cactus Christmas trees, lush pine garlands, sparkling string lights, wreaths, tinsel & more.
The Sunday afternoon tasting fest offers unlimited tastes of more than 25 different wines, this month focusing on celebratory sparklings, full-bodied winter whites, holiday dinner-paired reds and more seasonal vinos.
To complement the wines, attendees can chow down on all-you-can-eat breakfast tacos from chef/partner Cable Smith (featuring soft scrambled egg, melty cheddar cheese and fresh pico de gallo, plus crispy bacon/hatch green chile; smoked brisket/avocado; or black bean/crispy potato hash) alongside an assortment of homemade salsas.
And if you’re looking for some holiday hostess gifts, a present for the wine-lover, or just need some wines for holiday dinners this season, Lulu’s will offer special super-discounted retail pricing on all take-home purchases (available by the bottle or case).
Designed to be unpretentious, fun and interactive, the tasting offers guests the chance to mingle with other wine-lovers and talk all-things-wine with vineyard representatives, learning about what they like (and what they don’t), and asking all the burning wine questions they’ve always wanted to ask!
The Southwest-inspired wine garden will host two sessions on Sunday, December 8: noon-1:30pm and 2-3:30pm. Tickets are just $55/person (plus tax/gratuity), which include unlimited wine tastings from approximately 25 different labels, breakfast tacos, and discounted retail pricing on take-home bottles and cases.
Tickets to Lulu’s “CRUSH: Holiday Wine Party” tasting can be booked on Resy.

2024 Annual Tennis Creates Gala
2024-12-07 18:00 - 22:00 | Salamander Hotel, 1330 Maryland Ave SW, Washington, DC, 20024, United States
The 2024 Annual Tennis Creates Gala will be held Saturday, December 7th at the Salamander Hotel in Washington, D.C.
The theme of this year’s star-studded Gala – The 2024 Annual Tennis Creates Gala – represents the role USTA Mid-Atlantic plays in creating Community, Character and Well Being in the Mid-Atlantic Region. This year’s proceeds will benefit Girls Rule the Court, Community Facilities Restoration, and Junior Scholarships.
The Gala, presented by Onelife Fitness, will feature a VIP cocktail reception, a three-course dinner and wine pairing, the Tennis Creates Awards, live music and dancing, a silent auction, live auction, and paddle raise, all in support of the USTA MAF’s mission to champion tennis for healthier lives and communities, making the sport accessible to all in the Mid-Atlantic.
Husband and wife duo, both actors, models and philanthropists, Nicole Ari Parker and Boris Kodjoe will be the Gala’s hosts, bringing their celebrity and passion for philanthropy to the DC area. They will be joined by professional tennis players, tennis Hall of Famers, leading philanthropists, sports professionals and broadcasters, as well as many area business leaders, VIPs, and government officials.
The 2024 Tennis Creates Gala co-chairs are Maria and Kirk Galiani and Lee and Henry Fonvielle.
About the Gala Hosts:
Seven-time NAACP Image Award nominee Nicole Ari Parker is best known for her outstanding performance as “Teri Joseph’ on Showtime’s award-winning original series “Soul Food.” Most currently, Parker stars as Lisa Todd Wexley in the HBO Max comedy-drama series “And Just Like That,” the sequel to HBO’s hit series, “Sex and the City.” German native Boris Kodjoe is best known for his role in the television series “Soul Food,” which earned him three NAACP Award nominations for Outstanding Supporting Actor. In 2019, Kodjoe joined as a regular on the Shonda Rhimes ABC series “Station 19.”
For more information about USTA Mid-Atlantic Foundation’s efforts and how to get involved, please visit www.ustamidatlanticfoundation.org.

The Lodge at National Landing
2024-12-07 13:00 - 19:00 | Metropolitan Park, 1330 S Fair Street, Arlington, VA, 22202
The Lodge at National Landing returns for its second year, bringing a day of outdoor festive fun with a dash of Nordic hygge to Metropolitan Park. Presented by National Landing BID in partnership with Amazon, the holiday celebration invites families and friends of all ages – and four-legged friends – to enjoy a lineup of Après ski-inspired activities, live music, food and drink. Shop for unique gifts from local makers at the holiday market, hop aboard the winter train for a ride around the park, or cozy up under the big Lodge tent and enjoy festive performances.
Back by popular demand is National Landing’s Peppermint Mocha Latte Competition, this year featuring several neighborhood favorites:Colada Shop, Mah-Ze-Dahr, Surreal, Commonwealth Joe, Good Company Doughnuts, and Brij. Guests can taste test and cast their vote; the winner will be announced on-site.
Highlights ofThe Lodge include:

The Holiday Market: Shop unique gifts and seasonal gifts from local vendors including Block Print Bike, Cella Chocolates, Hello Wellness, KB Design Studio, Pick n Pack, White Lily Shoppe, and more. Find the perfect tree at The Lodge Christmas Tree Lot.

Selfies with Santa: Snap a memorable holiday photo with Santa himself.

The Lodge tent: Set in the heart of the Central Green in Met Park, enjoy cozy seating, ski-themed décor, delicious food and drink, and a cheerful lineup of live performances from Vaughn Ambrose Sextet, Dime a Dozen a cappella and more.

Holiday Train Rides: All aboard for winter train rides around Met Park (children must be accompanied by an adult).

For Furry Friends: Enter your pup in the Dog Sweater Contest for a chance to win fun prizes. Treat yourself to a pet caricature from a local artist or stop by the dog treat bar. Help local animals in need by adding to the Yappy Holidays Donation Tree.

Festive Crafts: Led by the Museum of Contemporary Art Arlington, write letters to Santa, enjoy custom coloring pages, design holiday cards, and more.

Face Painting & Glitter Tattoos: A splash of holiday sparkle for all.

Winter Outdoor Games: Play fun outdoor games throughout Met Park including floor curling, snowball throw, hockey foos ball, and more.

Food and Drink: Grab a bite at Quebec-inspired food truck, Urban Poutine, as well as an array of food offerings from National Landing restaurants. Stop by the Summit Bar for winter beers, ciders, spiked hot chocolate, and cocktails. Cast your vote in the Peppermint Mocha Latte Competition.

“We are happy to welcome the whole family to beautiful Metropolitan Park for a second year of holiday festivities at The Lodge at National Landing,” said Tracy Sayegh Gabriel, President and CEO of the National Landing BID. “In partnership with Amazon, we’re proud to celebrate the local talent of artists, makers and restaurateurs who are a cornerstone of our community.”

WHEN: Saturday, December 7 from 1:00 to 7:00 p.m.

WHERE: Metropolitan Park | 1330 S Fair St, Arlington, VA 22202
HOW: This event is FREE and open to the public. Admission is free; reservations are recommended.
In the heart of Virginia’s largest walkable downtown, The Lodge is easily accessible by Metro, walking or biking. Parking is also available along Crystal Drive. Garage parking is free for the first three hours on Saturdays, and then regular rates apply.

Experiential Orchestra at Library of Congress
2024-12-06 20:00 - 22:00 | Library of Congress, 10 1st Street SE, Washington, DC, 20001, United States
On Friday, December 6, 2024 at 8pm, the GRAMMY Award-winning, New York-based Experiential Orchestra (EXO) led by Music Director James Blachly brings one of its signature, immersive performances to the Library of Congress’s Coolidge Auditorium (Thomas Jefferson Building, 10 1st Street SE) to mark a trilogy of milestones – the Library’s 100th Anniversary, and two significant birth anniversaries for transformative composers Arnold Schoenberg (his 150th) and Julia Perry (her 100th). A pre-concert conversation with the artists will be held at 6:30pm in Whittall Pavilion. Tickets are free but an RSVP is required.
EXO’s performances have been described as “strikingly persuasive” by the San Francisco Chronicle and “immaculate” by Musical America, and bring listeners close to the music through imaginative and interactive experiences. At the Library of Congress, EXO gives the D.C. premiere of African-American composer Julia Perry’s Concerto for Violin with four-time GRAMMY nominee Curtis Stewart, who made the first commercial recording of this landmark 1965 work with EXO as part of their recently released album, American Counterpoints (Bright Shiny Things). In March, EXO, Blachly, and Stewart performed Perry’s Concerto for Violin at Lincoln Center as part of the 2024 Julia Perry Centenary Celebration and Festival, co-presented by EXO and Videmus. For this concert, Stewart will play legendary violinist Fritz Kreisler’s Guarneri instrument from 1730, part of the Library of Congress’s collection.
In celebration of the Library’s 100th anniversary, other works from the Library’s collections will be highlighted, including Irving Fine’s lush Serious Song: A Lament for String Orchestra and Alan Hovhaness’ touching tribute, In Memory of an Artist.
This concert is presented through the generosity of the Verna and Irving Fine Endowment in the Library of Congress, with thanks to the EXO Creative Team and Pauline Kim Harris, Henry Wang, Ling Ling Huang, and Lady Jess for concept development.

City Center Tree Lighting
2024-11-30 17:00 - 21:00 | City Center, 825 10th St NW, Washington, DC, 20001
Now in its 11th year, CityCenterDC’s Annual Holiday Tree Lighting brings thousands to downtown DC to watch the lighting of its stunning 75-foot tree and kick off the holiday season.
CityCenterDC and Events DC are thrilled to announce that Grammy-nominated singer Jordin Sparks will grace the stage alongside the American Pops Orchestra at the downtown destination’s Annual Tree Lighting, which takes place every year on the Saturday of Thanksgiving weekend.
“The Annual Holiday Tree Lighting at CityCenterDC has truly become a centerpiece of the DC holiday calendar, with locals and visitors alike returning every year to participate in this beloved community tradition,” said Timothy Lowery, Vice President – Mixed-Use at Hines and General Manager of CityCenterDC. “Each year, we strive to make the next tree lighting better than the last – and we are absolutely elated to bring Jordin Sparks and the American Pop Orchestra to the CityCenterDC stage for this year’s tree lighting. With her dazzling vocals and holiday energy, this promises to be CityCenterDC’s best tree lighting yet.”
The popular event also includes family friendly entertainment such as complimentary face painting, balloon animals, gourmet popcorn, cotton candy, and mini donuts, along with delightful surprises.
The holiday festivities will take place on Saturday, Nov. 30, beginning at 5:00 p.m. The tree lighting celebration begins at 6:00 p.m. in The Park at CityCenter, on the corner of New York Avenue NW and 11th Street NW.

Machel Montano’s 50th Birthday Celebration Concert: A Black Tie Affair
2024-11-25 20:00 - 22:00 | Kennedy Center Concert Hall, 2700 F St NW, Washington, DC, 20566
The Kennedy Center announces additional Contemporary Music programming to take place in the Concert Hall on November 25, 2024, with Machel Montano’s 50th Birthday Celebration Concert: A Black Tie Affair. Following his appearance in last fall’s Club Quarantine Live with D-Nice, award−winning musician Machel Montano returns to the Kennedy Center for an historic headlining concert. Presented as a special black-tie affair, guests are invited to attend “in style” for an unforgettable evening of music in celebration of the “King of Soca’s” 50th birthday. This special occasion will be a joy-filled event befitting Montano’s storied career and lifelong mission of bringing soca to the world.
About Machel Montano
Through his ever-evolving musical offerings, multi-award−winning artist Machel Montano works on his mission of propelling soca into the domain of mainstream music. From a career beginning at age seven, Montano has achieved countless accomplishments—highlights include performing at Madison Square Garden at age nine, performing on Star Search at age eleven, becoming the first soca artist to attain a headlining slot at the Jamaica Jazz and Blues Festival, touring with Pitbull, making history as a two-time recipient of The Bob Marley Award for Entertainer of the Year at Martins International Reggae and World Music Awards (IRAWMA), winning a Soul Train Award in 2014, 10 Road Marches and 7 Power Soca Monarch titles in Trinidad & Tobago, and performing at Coachella with Major Lazer. In 2018, Montano received an honorary doctorate in the arts from The University of Trinidad and Tobago. In addition, Montano was inducted in to the Young, Gifted & Black Caribbean Music Entertainment ICON Hall of Fame and received an award from Harvard University’s Caribbean Club for Entertainer of the Year in 2021 and received the lifetime achievement award from the Caribbean Music Awards in 2023. He will also receive the Entertainer’s Key to the City of New York on August 25, 2024. Poised and focused on spreading soca music throughout the globe, Montano has toured extensively in fulfillment of his mission and has continued to revolutionize the genre.

National Landing BID Community Cleanup
2024-11-16 10:00 - 12:00 | National Landing
National Landing BID will be hosting a Community Cleanup from 10 AM-12 PM.
Volunteers will gather at the Crystal City Metro (1750 S Clark Street), receive supplies, and are invited to enjoy a post-cleanup social hour at McNamara’s Pub along 23rd Street. The cleanup is one of the many ways the BID is investing in sustainable, long-term improvements to create a more welcoming and well-maintained community.
Guests should bring water, closed-toed shoes and comfy clothes.
More details and the link to register is here.

‘Valley of the Dolls…and Beyond’ with Picnic Theatre Co
2024-11-15 18:30 - 21:30 | La Maison Francaise, 4101 Reservoir Rd NW,, Washington, DC, DC, 20007
Picnic Theatre Company returns with ‘Valley of the Dolls…and Beyond’, an original parody performance of the 1970s camp cult classic film!
An encore will be held on Friday, November 15 at the beautiful Embassy of France – La Maison Française theater
6:30 Cocktails, 7:30 Performance
Four ambitious women reach the highest echelons of ultra wealthy New York society, pill-popping their way to fame and fortune in the eternal quest for love, money, career and happiness. Be transported with live action, video, and music to the private worlds of the psychedelic 70s in this hilarious satire of the rich and the pitfalls of excess!
TICKETS $20 all shows at: linktr.ee/picnictheatre

The Cartiers and Pearls
2024-11-15 17:30 - 20:30 | Hillwood Museum & Gardens, 4155 Linnean Avenue, NW, Washington, DC, 20008
Join Francesca Cartier Brickell for a journey through Cartier’s natural pearl history, from extravagance to near extinction. Hear tales of her ancestors’ exploits, from adventurous voyages in search of the best pearls on the planet and the infamous exchange of a pearl necklace for a Fifth Avenue mansion, to surviving the natural pearl crash that almost bankrupted Cartier. Francesca, who has recently followed her great-grandfather’s century-old pearl diaries through the Middle East, will also share her own unexpected experiences.
There will be time for a Q&A session at the end of the lecture.
This necklace is on view in Fragile Beauty: Art of the Ocean.
Firm of Cartier (French, 1847 – Present)
New York, 1900s
Pearls, diamonds, platinum
HYBRID PROGRAM
This lecture will be presented in the theater in the Ellen MacNeille Charles Visitor Center and will be livestreamed via Zoom. Visitors can submit questions for the speaker from any location.
IN-PERSON TIMELINE
5:30–7:00 p.m. | Explore Hillwood

Enjoy Hillwood’s mansion, gardens, and greenhouse, and exhibition, Fragile Beauty: Art of the Ocean, on view in the Adirondack building
Find the perfect memento from your visit at the museum shop

7:00–8:00 p.m. | Lecture in Ellen MacNeille Charles Visitor Center Theater.
8:00 p.m. | Book signing. Francesca’s book The Cartiers: The Untold Story of the Family behind the Jewelry Empire will be available for purchase in the museum store.

‘Valley of the Dolls…and Beyond’ with Picnic Theatre Co
2024-11-14 18:00 - 21:00 | Dupont Underground, 19 Dupont Cir NW,, Washington,, DC, 20036
Picnic Theatre Company returns with ‘Valley of the Dolls…and Beyond’, an original parody performance of the 1970s camp cult classic film!
November 12, 13 and 14 (Tues, Wed, Thurs) at the exciting urban art space Dupont Underground.
6pm Cocktails, 7pm Performance
Plus an encore on Friday, November 15 at the beautiful Embassy of France – La Maison Française theater
6:30 Cocktails, 7:30 Performance
Four ambitious women reach the highest echelons of ultra wealthy New York society, pill-popping their way to fame and fortune in the eternal quest for love, money, career and happiness. Be transported with live action, video, and music to the private worlds of the psychedelic 70s in this hilarious satire of the rich and the pitfalls of excess!
TICKETS $20 all shows at: linktr.ee/picnictheatre

2025 Spring Style Event w/ FGI DC
2024-11-14 06:30 - 20:30 | Blu Dot, 3333 M Street NW, Washington, DC, 20007
Fashion & Trend Designs to Watch
Be among the first to discover Spring 2025’s hottest trends in fashion and interior design at this exclusive gathering inside a chic furniture gallery. We are also hosting an exclusive panel discussion—panelists will be revealed soon—you won’t want to be the last to know. Stay tuned and secure your spot before it’s too late!
Get your tickets now for Thu, Nov 14, 2024 from 6:30 – 8:30 PM at Blu Dot, 3333 M Street NW, Washington DC 20007. This is an in-person event, so come prepared to socialize and have a great time!
Tickets:
FGI Members: $25
Non-Members: $35

'Valley of the Dolls...and Beyond' with Picnic Theatre Co
2024-11-13 18:00 - 21:00, 2024-11-12 18:00 - 21:00 | Dupont Underground, 19 Dupont Cir NW,, Washington,, DC, 20036

Side Yards: Fall Celebration
2024-11-08 17:30 - 20:30 | The Yards Park, 355 Water St SE, Washington, DC, 20003, United States
The Yards welcomes back Side Yards, the community’s favorite fall celebration of everything extraordinary, for its ninth year on Friday, November 8!
This year’s event promises a fresh twist with thrilling Lucha Libre performances, fan-favorite sideshow acts, including daring sword swallowers, magicians and mind-bending contortionists, as well as face painting and interactive activities for all ages to enjoy. With glow-in-the-dark giveaways, glitter tattoos, a live DJ, and more, there is something eye-popping for every guest at Side Yards!
The event is free to attend, but registration is required on Eventbrite. For more information, please visit theyardsdc.com.
WHEN: November 8, 2024 | 5:30 PM – 8:30 PM

WHERE: The Yards Park, Washington, DC | 355 Water St SE, Washington, DC 20003
HOW: The event is free to attend, but registration is required on Eventbrite. For more information, please visit theyardsdc.com.

Capital Food Fight
2024-11-07 18:00 - 22:00 | The Anthem, 901 Wharf Street SW, Washington, DC, 20024
The 20th anniversary of DC Central Kitchen’s Capital Food Fight, presented by Instacart and Lineage Foundation for Good, is set to take place at The Anthem on Thursday, November 7, 2024.
“Just as DC Central Kitchen has always sought to fight hunger differently over the past 35 years, Capital Food Fight has always been a fundamentally different type of event,” says Mike Curtin, CEO of DC Central Kitchen. “Over the past two decades, we have come together to celebrate our local restaurant community and the relentless, innovative work of DC Central Kitchen on the front lines of hunger and poverty. We are so grateful to the thousands of attendees, restaurants, and sponsors who have helped us raise more than $12 million through the years in support of our work.”
Four new local chefs will join a storied list of notable chefs who have faced off in the head-to-head culinary challenge featuring a spotlighted secret ingredient. Michelin-star Chef & Co-Owner of Rooster & Owl and Ellie Bird Yuan Tang, Chef Sarah Ravitz of Shilling Canning Company (a former chef at two Micheline-starred Minibar),
Executive Chef Katarina Petonito of Eastern Point Collective restaurants (The Duck & The Peach, La Collina, Méli, and The Wells), and The Colada Shop’s Executive Chef Jova Urriola will step up to the stoves on the main event stage throughout the evening.
Their dishes will be judged by a panel of culinary icons, including Emmy & 4x James Beard Award-Winning Chef and Cultural Anthropologist Andrew Zimmern, acclaimed Chef & Restaurateur Kwame Onwuachi, Top Chef All-Star & Restaurateur Sara Bradley, Mr. National Ryan Zimmerman, and DC’s own Chef Ris Lacoste – the winner of the very first Capital Food Fight! Celebrity Chef and DC-based Restaurateur, Spike Mendelsohn, Chef Andrés, and local media personality Tommy McFly return as the evening’s hosts and emcee, respectively. DJ Tezrah will keep things rocking on the decks all night long as attendees enjoy libations and delicious bites from more than 80 of the DMV’s best restaurants and bars across two floors of The Anthem.
Tickets will be available for purchase at www.capitalfoodfight.org General admission tickets are $350, with VIP access
going for $625. VIP ticket holders will have exclusive access to a stage-front lounge area featuring small bites and special sips from some of the city’s elite producers.
All proceeds from Capital Food Fight, including donations, the raffle and silent auction, go to support DC Central Kitchen’s award-winning solutions to hunger and poverty in Washington, DC, from providing culinary job training to serving scratch-cooked school meals to delivering fresh fruits and vegetables at deep discounts to small corner stores across city.

Treasures of the Sea | Curator Lecture
2024-11-07 17:30 - 19:30 | Hillwood Museum & Gardens, 4155 Linnean Avenue, NW, Washington, DC, 20008
Hillwood’s founder, Marjorie Merriweather Post (1887–1973), lived near water in many of her homes, loved sailing aboard her yacht, and collected beautiful works of art made of precious materials found in the ocean or inspired by the beauty and mystery of the sea.
This lecture will explore the stories behind magnificent pieces from Hillwood’s collection from a monumental painting after Hans Makart to a series of seascapes by Ivan Aivazovsky, and other treasures.
There will be time for a Q&A session at the end of the lecture.
HYBRID PROGRAM
This lecture will be presented in the theater in the Ellen MacNeille Charles Visitor Center and will be livestreamed via Zoom. Visitors can submit questions for the speaker from any location.
IN-PERSON TIMELINE
5:30–6:30 p.m. | Explore Hillwood

Enjoy Hillwood’s mansion, gardens, and greenhouse, and exhibition, Fragile Beauty: Art of the Ocean, on view in the Adirondack building
Find the perfect memento from your visit at the museum shop

6:30–7:30 p.m. | Lecture in Ellen MacNeille Charles Visitor Center Theater.

Asia After Dark at National Museum of Asian Art
2024-11-01 17:00 - 21:30 | National Museum of Asian Art, 1100 Jefferson Dr SW,, Washington, DC, DC, 20004
The Smithsonian’s National Museum of Asian Art has announced a special Asia After Dark program commemorating Diwali, the Hindu festival of light. The event takes place Friday, Nov. 1, 5–9:30 p.m. It is free and open to the public.
Dance and music performances, food, discussions, crafts and more are on the schedule, including a dance party with DJ Rekha to end the night. The full list of activities is available online. The museum also offers many resources to learn about Diwali on its website, such as virtual tours of related collections, educator resources and webinars.
Diwali spans five days and marks the beginning of the new year in the Hindu calendar. Traditionally celebrated after the year’s last harvest, celebrants honor the goddess of abundance Lakshmi, inviting her to enter and bless their homes, temples and other public spaces. Lights are important to Diwali because Hindu belief holds that Lakshmi cannot enter a dark space.
More than 8,000 people attended the National Museum of Asian Art’s Diwali celebration in November 2023.

Fall Festival on Woodrow Wilson PlazaThis free, midweek event invites DC visitors, local families, and downtown professionals to step away from the hustle and enjoy a day of seasonal fun. Woodrow Wilson Plaza will come alive with the colors, sounds and all the feels of fall. Enjoy these fall activities: hay bale maze DJ and dancing strolling characters STEAM Storytime with the National Children’s Museum (10:30 am to 11:00 am): Experience an engaging reading of Ricky, the Rock That Couldn't Roll plus a "ramps and rollers" activity where kids can explore motion through play. face painting balloon twisting pop-up book sale with Turning the Page mini pumpkin giveaway hands-on activities with Bambini and Bright Horizons-Triangle Tots Whether you’re wearing your best Halloween costume or just coming as you are, this festival is sure to bring out the festive spirit! To complement the autumn vibes, enjoy a cup of complimentary hot cider, and check out the local eats from Capital Harvest on the Plaza (CHoP) vendors. The event is free, open to the public, and weather permitting. Activities are available while supplies last. https://www.eventbrite.com/e/fall-festival-on-woodrow-wilson-plaza-tickets-1034023029717
2024-10-30 10:00 - 14:00 | Woodrow Wilson Plaza, 1300 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW, Washington, DC, DC, 20004
This free, midweek event invites DC visitors, local families, and downtown professionals to step away from the hustle and enjoy a day of seasonal fun.
Woodrow Wilson Plaza will come alive with the colors, sounds and all the feels of fall.
Enjoy these fall activities:
hay bale maze
DJ and dancing
strolling characters
STEAM Storytime with the National Children’s Museum (10:30 am to 11:00 am): Experience an engaging reading of Ricky, the Rock That Couldn’t Roll plus a “ramps and rollers” activity where kids can explore motion through play.
face painting
balloon twisting
pop-up book sale with Turning the Page
mini pumpkin giveaway
hands-on activities with Bambini and Bright Horizons-Triangle Tots
Whether you’re wearing your best Halloween costume or just coming as you are, this festival is sure to bring out the festive spirit!
To complement the autumn vibes, enjoy a cup of complimentary hot cider, and check out the local eats from Capital Harvest on the Plaza (CHoP) vendors.
The event is free, open to the public, and weather permitting. Activities are available while supplies last.
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/fall-festival-on-woodrow-wilson-plaza-tickets-1034023029717

Fairmont Hotel HOWL-o-Ween
2024-10-29 18:00 - 19:30 | Fairmont Hotel – Washington DC, 2401 M Street NW, Washington, DC, 20037, United States
Fairmont Washington, D.C., Georgetown’s Canine Ambassador Georgie*, invites friends and neighbors to stop by with their canine companions for Fairmont’s 13th annual Howl-O-Ween. The event takes place on Tuesday, October 29 in the Courtyard Bar from 6:00pm and 7:30pm.
Prizes, awarded at 7:00pm, are for best-costumed doggies with their people, including overnight stays, dinners and more. Local celebrity judges will award prizes for most creative, most adorable, funniest and honorable mentions.
All dogs are treated to pawsome peanut butter doggie biscuits created by Fairmont’s pastry team; canine coolers are placed throughout the courtyard too. Humans can purchase spooky Halloween-themed cocktails and Puptails for four-legged guests.
Enter through the M Street Alleyway straight into the courtyard. There is no charge to attend Fairmont’s 13th Annual Howl-O-Ween. No reservations are necessary.
*Georgie, a yellow Labrador puppy, was born on August 17, 2018 at Guiding Eyes for the Blind, with the aspiration of one day becoming a guide dog. However, she was found to be excessively friendly for that role. Luckily, Mark Huntley the hotel’s general manager knew she was better suited for the hospitality industry. She spends her time in the lobby and courtyard greeting guests and visitors and holding special events.

Music Salon at The Hay-Adams: Popular Brazilian Songs in Bossa Nova, Samba & Choro
2024-10-28 18:00 - 19:00 | Hay Adams Hotel, 800 16th Street NW, Washington, DC
Music Salon at The Hay-Adams: Popular Brazilian Songs in Bossa Nova, Samba & Choro
As Washington, DC celebrates the 200th anniversary of diplomatic relations between the United States and Brazil, join PostClassical Ensemble and Music Director Angel Gil-Ordóñez for a performance celebrating the sounds of Brazil with popular Brazilian songs from the national styles of bossa nova, samba, and choro.

When:
Monday, October 28, 2024 | Doors open at 5:30 pm | Performance from 6:00 – 7:00 pm | The Hay-Adams Room
Valet parking is available for $32.00

Purchase tickets here.

Fragile Beauty: Art of the Ocean Exhibition Lecture
2024-10-26 10:00 - 12:00 | Hillwood Museum & Gardens, 4155 Linnean Avenue, NW, Washington, DC, 20008
Hillwood has partnered with the James Renwick Alliance for Craft and their Distinguished Artists Series to present artist Courtney Mattison, as part of a public program at Hillwood. A contemporary ceramic artist featured in the Fragile Beauty: Art of the Ocean exhibition, Courtney will give a presentation detailing her artistic process and vision. After the lecture, participants can enjoy this special Hillwood exhibition with the artist and Wilfried Zeisler, Hillwood’s chief curator and deputy director.
Four times a year, the James Renwick Alliance brings notable American craft artists from around the country to Washington, D.C. for the Distinguished Artist Series.
There will be time for a Q&A session at the end of the lecture.
Image credit: ©Courtney Mattison
Please note that when tickets are available, registration and ticketing for this event will be done through the James Renwick Alliance for Craft website. Hillwood members should select the “member” option when purchasing tickets.
PROGRAM TIMELINE
10:00-11:00 a.m. | Lecture by Courtney Mattison in Ellen MacNeille Charles Visitor Center Theater.
11:00-12:00 p.m. | Visit the exhibition with Wilfried Zeisler and Courtney Mattison.
12:00 p.m. | Explore Hillwood

Enjoy Hillwood’s mansion, gardens, and greenhouse, and exhibition, Fragile Beauty: Art of the Ocean, on view in the Adirondack building
Find the perfect memento from your visit at the museum shop

Washington International Horse Show Military Night
2024-10-25 18:30 - 22:00 | Prince George’s Equestrian Center, 14900 Pennsylvania Ave.,, Upper Marlboro,, MD, 20772
The 66th Annual Washington International Horse Show (WIHS) returns to the Washington DC area this October at The Show Place Arena, Prince George’s Equestrian Center (PGEC) in Upper Marlboro, Maryland. This prestigious fast-paced and fun event has been an equestrian tradition since 1958, with more than 500 of the top national and international horses and riders coming together to compete in seven days of thrilling competition, entertaining exhibitions and special events for the whole family.

There are many opportunities for coverage throughout the week, including:

MILITARY NIGHT – Friday, October 25 (6:30pm)

A special night recognizing the service and sacrifice of the U.S Armed Forces. The centerpiece of the evening is a competition with a special American Flag jump, if cleared raised funds to support the mission of Tragedy Assistance program for Survivors (TAPS), a national nonprofit organization providing compassionate care and comprehensive resources for all those grieving the death of a military or veteran loved one.

Washington International Horse Show Barn Night
2024-10-24 18:30 - 22:00 | Prince George’s Equestrian Center, 14900 Pennsylvania Ave.,, Upper Marlboro,, MD, 20772
The 66th Annual Washington International Horse Show (WIHS) returns to the Washington DC area this October at The Show Place Arena, Prince George’s Equestrian Center (PGEC) in Upper Marlboro, Maryland. This prestigious fast-paced and fun event has been an equestrian tradition since 1958, with more than 500 of the top national and international horses and riders coming together to compete in seven days of thrilling competition, entertaining exhibitions and special events for the whole family.

There are many opportunities for coverage throughout the week, including:

BARN NIGHT: KIND WINS – Thursday, October 24 (6:30pm)

WIHS is excited to introduce the “Kind Wins” initiative that brings an inspiring anti-bullying movement from Sweden to the U.S., supported by Friends, a Swedish anti-bullying organization. With guidance from the WIHS Junior Committee, “Kind Wins” will be promoting positivity, good mental health and preventing bullying.

Barn Night celebrates the camaraderie of barns and horse-loving groups with contests and prizes. Full of fun with contests and prizes, WIHS Barn Night brings groups from local barns and organizations together for an evening of great competition, exciting exhibitions, and fun.

An Evening with Nat Geo Explorer Tara Roberts
2024-10-22 17:30 - 20:00 | Hillwood Museum & Gardens, 4155 Linnean Avenue, NW, Washington, DC, 20008
Join National Geographic Explorer in Residence Tara Roberts for this evening as part of the Fragile Beauty: Art of the Ocean series!
Tara Roberts shares her experiences telling the stories of Black scuba divers searching and documenting slave shipwrecks, and explores the connections between these stories and themes in the Fragile Beauty exhibition.
There will be time for a Q&A session at the end of the lecture.
Images are courtesy of Tara Roberts and National Geographic.
HYBRID PROGRAM
This lecture will be presented in the theater in the Ellen MacNeille Charles Visitor Center and will be livestreamed via Zoom. Visitors can submit questions for the speaker from any location.
IN-PERSON TIMELINE
5:30–6:30 p.m. | Explore Hillwood

Enjoy Hillwood’s mansion, gardens, and greenhouse, and exhibition, Fragile Beauty: Art of the Ocean, on view in the Adirondack building
Find the perfect memento from your visit at the museum shop

6:30–7:30 p.m. | Lecture in Ellen MacNeille Charles Visitor Center Theater.

Hillwood's Spooky Pooch Halloween
2024-10-19 16:00 - 18:00 | Hillwood Museum & Gardens, 4155 Linnean Avenue, NW, Washington, DC, 20008
Hightail it to Hillwood with your four-legged friend for some Halloween fun! Explore the gardens, enjoy Yappy Hour at Merriweather To Go, and participate in the annual costume competition.
Saturday, October 19, 2024
4-6 p.m.

Lifelong Learners: Shakespeare 101: A Reintroduction
2024-10-16 18:30 - 20:00 | Folger Shakespeare Library, 201 E Capital Street NE, Washington, DC, DC, 20002
Lifelong Learners: Shakespeare 101: A Reintroduction
Oct. 16, 6:30–8 pm and Oct. 23, 6:30–8 pm
$150 | Learning Lab

Join the Folger for a two-day program centered on Shakespeare, his works, and new exhibition halls. This program is for anyone who wants to learn more about Shakespeare or find a new perspective on Shakespeare’s works, no matter your previous experiences. This program is the first offering in our “Lifelong Learners” series, an adult educational series offered throughout the year on topics relating to the Folger’s collection. www.folger.edu/whats-on/lifelong-learners-shx-101/

Fragile Beauty: Art of the Ocean Exhibition Lecture
2024-10-16 17:30 - 20:00 | Hillwood Museum & Gardens, 4155 Linnean Avenue, NW, Washington, DC, 20008
Join artist Morel Doucet and gallerist Myrtis Bedolla in an engaging and insightful conversation moderated by Wilfried Zeisler, chief curator and deputy director of Hillwood.
This conversation will explore Doucet’s artistic practices and inspiration behind his work, including his pieces The Christening of Land and Water and Olokun, both on display in Fragile Beauty: Art of the Ocean, as well as Bedolla’s career as a curator, art consultant, and founder and owner of Galerie Myrtis, and her specialization in works created by 20th and 21st century African American artists.
There will be time for a Q&A session at the end of the program.
Image courtesy of Morel Doucet and Galerie Myrtis.
HYBRID PROGRAM
This lecture will be presented in the theater in the Ellen MacNeille Charles Visitor Center and will be livestreamed via Zoom. Visitors can submit questions for the speaker from any location.
IN-PERSON TIMELINE
5:30–6:30 p.m. | Explore Hillwood

Enjoy Hillwood’s mansion, gardens, and greenhouse, and exhibition, Fragile Beauty: Art of the Ocean, on view in the Adirondack building
Find the perfect memento from your visit at the museum shop

6:30–7:30 p.m. | Conversation in Ellen MacNeille Charles Visitor Center Theater.
