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Screening of Ken Burns' 'American Revolution
2025-10-29 17:00 - 20:15 UTC | Mount Vernon, 3200 Mount Vernon Memorial Highway, Mount Vernon, VA, 22121
George Washington’s Mount Vernon, PBS and WETA are hosting a free outdoor screening of highlights from the documentary series THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION on Wednesday, October 29. The screening takes place at sunset on the grounds of George Washington’s Mount Vernon estate in Mount Vernon, VA.
This special event features filmmaker Ken Burns along with excerpts from THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION. Guests will preview this expansive look at the American Revolution and birth of the United States of America, while sitting on the lawn of the home of General George Washington, the man who led the American army to victory. As the culmination of a year-long journey of THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION preview events, this evening at George Washington’s Mount Vernon is the final live preview of the series before it airs on PBS stations nationwide.
The screening begins at 6:15 p.m., and ticketholders will be allowed to enter Mount Vernon at any point during the day on October 29 and are encouraged to arrive early. Admission is free, but registration is required. Registration opens on Wednesday, September 24 and more information about the event can be found at weta.org/AmRevEvent.
THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION is a six-part, 12-hour documentary series that explores the country’s founding struggle and its eight-year War for Independence. Filmmakers Ken Burns, Sarah Botstein and David Schmidt examine how America’s founding turned the world upside-down. Thirteen British colonies on the Atlantic Coast rose in rebellion, won their independence, and established a new form of government that radically reshaped the continent and inspired centuries of democratic movements around the globe.
The series will premiere on Sunday, November 16 and air for six consecutive nights through Friday, November 21 from 8-10 p.m. ET on WETA PBS and PBS stations nationwide. The full series will be available to stream beginning Sunday, November 16 on the WETA+ streaming service and the PBS app.
EVENT: THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION Preview Screening with Ken Burns

LOCATION: George Washington’s Mount Vernon
3200 Mount Vernon Memorial Highway
Mount Vernon, VA 22121

TIME: Wednesday, October 29, 2025
6:15 p.m. – 8:15 p.m.
Live music begins at 5 p.m.

TICKETS: Event is free; registration is required
Registration opens September 24 at weta.org/AmRevEvent

DETAILS: Event is all lawn seating
Guests may bring blankets or low chairs
Refreshments are available for purchase
Free parking and a shuttle service are available

An Evening with Ken Burns Film Preview: The American Revolution
2025-10-29 17:00 - 20:15 | George Washington’s Mount Vernon, 3200 Mount Vernon Memorial Highway, Mount Vernon, VA, 22121
Wednesday, October 29, 5:00 PM – 8:15 PM
Join award-winning film director and producer Ken Burns as he shares clips during the final preview screening of his new six-part documentary series, The American Revolution, coming to PBS on November 16. The series explores the country’s founding struggle and its eight-year War for Independence. This free event is co-hosted by George Washington’s Mount Vernon, PBS, and WETA. Register here.

Simone Dinnerstein, Jennifer Johnson Cano, Katherine Needleman, and Baroklyn
2025-10-29 20:00 - 22:00 | Library of Congress, 10 1st Street SE, Washington, DC, 20001, United States
On Wednesday, October 29, 2025 at 8pm, GRAMMY®-nominated pianist Simone Dinnerstein – described by The New York Times as “colorful and idiosyncratic” – performs with Baroklyn, the string ensemble she founded and directs, in music from their recent Bach album Complicité.
Presented by Library of Congress in the Thomas Jefferson Building – Coolidge Auditorium (10 1st Street SE) Washington D.C., the concert also features mezzo-soprano Jennifer Johnson Cano and oboist Katherine Needleman with Dinnerstein and Baroklyn
Simone Dinnerstein is well known for her distinctive musical voice and for her expressive performances of music by J.S. Bach. She first came to wider public attention in 2007 through her recording of Bach’s Goldberg Variations, reflecting an aesthetic that was both deeply rooted in the score and profoundly idiosyncratic. She is, wrote The New York Times, “a unique voice in the forest of Bach interpretation.”
For her most recent performance at the Library of Congress in February 2024, Dinnerstein celebrated the 100th anniversary of George Gershwin’s Rhapsody in Blue with the U.S. Air Force Band. Her October 29 performance commemorates the centennial anniversary of the Library of Congress’s Concert Series. In celebration of the milestone, Dinnerstein will begin the concert program performing a solo piano arrangement of Allein Gott in der Höh sei Ehr, the same chorale that opened the LOC’s concert series in October 1925, when it was performed on the organ. In a special letter to organist Lynnwood Farnam–the first musician to play in the Coolidge Auditorium–that the Library of Congress shared with Dinnerstein, the message describes an approach to programming that is very similar to that which Dinnerstein applies to her performances – thinking of a concert feeling like a “service” (as it’s put in the letter), with one piece continuing into the next without applause. Dinnerstein and Baroklyn’s performance thoughtfully connects the concert series’ past with the present.
Letter from the Library of Congress written by Music Division Chief Carl Engel
Following the opening of the concert, the program will feature music from Complicité, including Dinnerstein and Baroklyn’s arrangement of Bach’s chorale Herr Gott, nun schleuß den Himmel auf, BWV 617; Bach’s Keyboard Concerto in E Major, BWV 1053; J.S. Bach: Der Leib war in der Erden, BWV 161 (arr. Simone Dinnerstein and Baroklyn); Bach’s Cantata 170, Vergnügte Ruh, beliebte Seelenlust with continuo realization by Philip Lasser; and In the Air, Lasser’s recomposition of Bach’s Air on the G String.
The deeply felt recording has been warmly-received by listeners – Complicité has already been streamed over 1 million times. Gramophone describes Dinnerstein’s performance as “full of life, engagement and detail.” Of the new album, Textura writes: “Not only are the performances terrific, the music impresses for being more than faithful replications of existing scores but instead arresting re-imaginings that take Bach’s pieces into dynamic new realms.” Read the album press release here and listen here.
Dinnerstein says of her group Baroklyn, “Baroklyn is a group of string players which I lead from the piano. We’re a community that shares the artistic vision that is most important to me, that music should be creative and new. Rehearsal is important to us, and I’ve been influenced by theater practice in which we listen to each other and pass musical ideas and phrases within the group. We rehearse and perform in a semi-circle around the piano and I rearrange parts to emphasize lines, voices and imitative qualities to create a sense of dialogue.” The ensemble’s name is a portmanteau of Baroque and Brooklyn, Dinnerstein’s home borough.
Coinciding with the album’s release, Dinnerstein spoke with NPR’s Morning Edition about the project, as well as about her experience with performance anxiety and the way that playing with the sheet music on an iPad has resolved this for her. Of her work with Baroklyn, she said, “It’s like a sharing circle, and you hear everybody’s individuality, their individual sound as it gets passed around.” Listen to the NPR interview here.
Of the album’s title, Dinnerstein says, “Complicité is a term that I first heard from my son, who studied the teachings of the French theatre practitioner, Jacques Lecoq. Three important ideas that Lecoq communicated to his students were le jeu (playfulness), complicité (togetherness), and disponsibilité (openness). I was so intrigued by these ideas, and the different exercises that my son learned in order to cultivate these skills within ensemble acting, that I decided to try a Lecoq approach with my own musical ensemble, Baroklyn.”

Fairmont HOWL-o-Ween
2025-10-30 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 14th annual Howl-O-Ween. The event, takes place on Thursday, October 30 in the Courtyard Bar from 6:00pm to 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 Alley way straight into the courtyard. There is no charge to attend Fairmont’s 14th Annual Howl-O-Ween. To sign up, please visit Fairmont’s Howl-O-Ween.
*Georgie, a yellow Labrador, 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 way too friendly for that role. Luckily, Mark Huntley the hotel’s general manager and RVP knew she was better suited for the hospitality industry. She spends her time in the lobby and courtyard greeting guests, visitors and holding special events.

Art Deco Masquerade at the National Building Museum
2025-10-30 18:00 - 21:00 | National Building Museum, 410 F Street NW, Washington, DC
Late Night: Art Deco Masquerade
Thursday, October 30 | 6 to 9 pm

Celebrate Halloween with a night of Art Deco elegance and Jazz Age spirit. Presented in partnership with the Art Deco Society of Washington, D.C., this event also marks the centennial of the Art Deco movement, first introduced at the 1925 International Exposition of Modern Decorative and Industrial Arts in Paris.
Enjoy live music from Brandon Woody’s Big Band, performing the works of Duke Ellington, along with activities and entertainment inspired by the 1920s–40s. The evening will also feature a “Most Swellegant” Costume Contest, screenings of Frankenstein (1931) and The Black Cat (1934) in the Great Hall, and after-hours access to the museum’s exhibitions. Blending jazz, film, fashion, and a hint of fright, this one-of-a-kind celebration brings a spooky twist to timeless Art Deco style.
Program Schedule
6:30 to 7:30 pm | Brandon Woody’s Big Band performs the music of Duke Ellington
8 to 8:30 pm | “Most Swellegant” Halloween Costume Contest
Vendors
Roaming Rooster Food Truck
Who Want Smoke Chargrilled Oysters
Vintage Views Bar
Special Thanks to Presenting+ Sponsor Amazon.

DC Central Kitchen Capital Food Fight
2025-11-06 18:00 - 22:00 | The Anthem, 901 Wharf Street SW, Washington, DC, 20024
DC Central Kitchen, with support from Presenting Sponsor Tyson Foods, is hosting its annual Capital Food Fight Thursday, November 6 at The Anthem. The event benefits DC Central Kitchen’s ongoing work to fight hunger and poverty through job training and job creation in our nation’s capital. Guests will enjoy a thrilling stage show featuring four rising stars of DC’s culinary scene, tastes from more than 70 restaurants and bars from across the region, and appearances from some of the biggest names in food.

What: Capital Food Fight 2025

When: Thursday, November 6, 2025
Doors open at 6pm; Battles begin at 6:30pm

Where: The Anthem, 901 Wharf St SW, Washington, DC 20024

Tickets: Available online at capitalfoodfight.org
This is a 21+ event

Chef Spike Mendelsohn and Tommy McFly head a notable lineup of celebrity judges, including Chopped judge and Iron Chef competitor Amanda Freitag, Hawaiian cuisine innovator and James Beard Award winning chef & restaurateur Roy Yamaguchi, Top Chef All-Star Eric Adjepong, Mr. National Ryan Zimmerman, and television personality and New York Times cookbook bestseller Rocco DiSpirito. They will be judging offerings featuring secret ingredients created during thrilling head-to-head culinary battles on stage between 2025 RAMMY Rising Chef of the Year Surseh Sundas of Daru and Tapori, Chef Julie Cortes of Kayu (formerly at Michelin Bibb Gourmand recognized Kaliwa), Chef Matt Price, aka “Mr. Make It Happen” of Fraiche, and Fava Pot’s Owner and Chef Dina Daniel.

Main Event tickets, which include unlimited bites from more than 70 restaurants, open bar, and entertainment activations throughout the venue, are $350. A limited number of exclusive Front Row Experience tickets are available for $725, which include access to a stage-front lounge area featuring small bites and drinks from The Bazaar by José Andrés + Jaleo, Fabio Trabocchi Restaurants, Fish Shop helmed by 2023 CFF Champion Ria Montes, and more. Tickets are available online at capitalfoodfight.org.

Some of this year’s silent auction highlights include a jazz & dining trip for two to New Orleans, a golf trip to Monterey, California for two, a suite for 18 at Capital One Arena, Owners Tickets for a Washington Capitals game, courtside seats for a Washington Wizards game, dinner for six at home catered by Chef Fabio Trabocchi, dinner for two at The Inn at Little Washington, and a handful of amazing staycations. The silent auction will be open to the public starting on Thursday, October 23 for everyone who wants to support DC Central Kitchen, even those who can’t attend the event on November 6.

Special thanks to this year’s Presenting Sponsor Tyson Foods, as well as our Pantry Sponsor Wegmans, and Showcase Sponsors CoBank, Instacart, and Lineage Foundation for Good; Executive Chef sponsors ADM, Bloomberg Philanthropies, DoorDash, and Elevance Health; and Sous Chef sponsors AGNC, AARP Foundation, CareFirst, Clark Construction, Cuisine Solutions, Guest Services, Hilton, Nestle, PNC Bank and Singer. With additional thanks to Keany Produce & Gourmet, B&W, and Meat & Livestock Australia who are providing this year’s secret ingredients for the culinary battles. For a full list of this year’s sponsors, please visit capitalfoodfight.org/sponsors.

All proceeds from Capital Food Fight, including tickets, silent auction, and additional donations, support DC Central Kitchen’s essential programs, from providing culinary job training to previously unemployed adults to serving scratch-cooked school meals to delivering fresh, affordable fruits and vegetables to corner stores. For more information about DC Central Kitchen, visit dccentralkitchen.org.

National Chamber Ensemble Season Opener
2025-11-08 19:30 - 22:00 | Gunston Arts Center, 2700 S. Lang Street, Arlington, VA, 22206
The National Chamber Ensemble (NCE) launches its 2025–2026 season with Parisian Dreams: Ravel and Saint-Saëns on Saturday, November 8, 2025 at 7:30 PM at the Gunston Arts Center – Theater 1. This elegant evening transports audiences to the glamour and charm of turn-of-the-century Paris in a program celebrating French sophistication, lyricism, and
innovation.
The concert pays tribute to the 150th birthday of Maurice Ravel, featuring some of his most beloved and exotic works, including the sensual Habanera, the stately Pavane, the sparkling Le Tombeau de Couperin, and the brilliant Alborada del gracioso for solo piano. Completing the program is the passionate Piano Quartet in B-flat Major by Camille Saint-Saëns, showcasing French romanticism at its most dazzling.
The evening opens with the lively Rondeau by Cécile Chaminade, the first woman composer awarded the Legion d’Honneur, whose music embodies both charm and brilliance. Together, these works create an immersive journey through the lush textures and emotional depth of French impressionism and romanticism.
Performing are acclaimed NCE musicians:
 Carlos César Rodríguez, piano
 Leo Sushansky, violin & artistic director
 Uri Wassertzug, viola
 Steven Honigberg, cello
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We are thrilled to begin our 19th season with music that captures the essence of Parisian
elegance and imagination,” says Artistic Director Leo Sushansky. “It is a celebration of timeless
artistry, beauty, and innovation that continues to inspire.”
Tickets and more info is available now through the National Chamber Ensemble’s website:
www.NationalChamberEnsemble.org
Tickets: Gen admission $45, student $25, Season ticket $169: Tickets
Venue Address: Gunston Arts Center – Theater 1
2700 S. Lang Street
Arlington, VA 22206 (Free parking)
Info: (703)685-8690

FGIDC Spring Communiqué 2025 x Ms. Peacock’s Champagne Lounge
2025-11-12 18:30 - 20:30 | Ms. Peacock’s Champage Lounge, 925 N. Garfield Street, Arlington, VA, 22201
FGIDC Spring Communiqué 2025 x Ms. Peacock’s Champagne Lounge
Fashion Group International DC invites you to an exclusive edition of FGIDC Communiqué, its signature seasonal event series that celebrates creativity, connection, and the evolution of fashion.
Join in on Wednesday, November 12, 2025, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at Ms. Peacock’s Lounge in Arlington, VA for an evening of conversation and community hosted by Benjamin Coy. This spring edition will feature a special mini fashion presentation with Saint Ola, a contemporary brand known for its tailored silhouettes, meticulous construction, and refined details that merge timeless design with modern sophistication.
This intimate gathering brings together designers, stylists, and industry professionals for a night that blends trend insight with authentic creative exchange, where style meets storytelling and collaboration inspires what’s next.
Tickets Include:

One drink ticket (choice of house wine, beer, or signature cocktail)
Fashion presentation featuring contemporary brand, Saint Ola
Networking and connection with DC and Arlington’s fashion and creative community

Early Bird Pricing available through Oct 27th.
All ticket sales are final
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Location, Parking & Transportation:

Ms. Peacock’s Champagne Lounge is located at 925 N. Garfield Street, Arlington, VA 22201

There is metered street parking and the closest parking garage is the Colonial Garage at 925 N. Garrfield Street, Arlington, VA 22201 (same building as the lounge).

Rosslyn BID Cuffing Season Event
2025-11-13 17:30 - 19:30 | NOW Pop-Up Park, 1401 Wilson Bld., Arlington, VA
Join the Rosslyn BID for an evening of socializing, games, and the opportunity to meet someone new at our Cuffing Season event on Thursday, Nov. 13, from 5:30-7:30 p.m. at the NOW Pop-Up Park.
Cuffing season is known as the perfect time to connect with someone special during the cooler months. Whether you’re looking for romance, friendship, or simply a great time socializing, this event is for you. All are welcome — come enjoy a fun evening open to everyone 21 and over!
Registration is required for this event — tickets are $10 per person, which includes a complimentary welcome drink. A limited number of walk-ins will be accepted at $15, so make sure to secure your spot today by registering below!

Four Seasons Wine & Dine
2025-11-13 18:00 - 22:00 | Four Seasons, 2800 Pennsylvania Ave NW, Washington, DC, 20007
It’s the return of Four Seasons DC Wine & Dine—back this fall for its fourth annual edition, November 13–14, 2025.
This two-night culinary celebration brings together celebrity chefs, acclaimed local talent, and world-class wines and spirits, all in support of cancer research at MedStar Health.
Event highlights include:
Thursday, November 13 – Culinary Showcase at Bourbon Steak DC (6–10 PM)
An immersive evening featuring chef action stations, passed hors d’oeuvres, and curated wine and spirit tastings. Guests will mingle with an all-star lineup of culinary icons, including:

David Burke – James Beard Award-nominated chef known for inventive American cuisine

Antonia Lofaso – Acclaimed restaurateur and Top Chef alum

Michael Mina – Award-winning celebrity chef and event host

Quentin Welch – Executive Chef of Bourbon Steak DC

Plus, some of DC’s most celebrated local chefs cooking alongside the headliners! More details to come.

Friday, November 14 – Fine Wine & Celebrity Chef Dinner
The celebration continues with a four-course seated dinner from celebrity chefs with wine pairings curated by Company Fine Wine, featuring Bella Oaks, Laurent-Perrier, Lost Mountain Vineyards, Rudd Estate, and more, followed by a dessert and spirits lounge with Rare Character Whiskey, The Macallan, and IWA Sake of Japan.
Proceeds from Wine & Dine benefit MedStar Health’s cancer research initiatives, supporting clinical trials, innovative therapies, and essential survivorship services for patients and families across the region.
Tickets are now available online.

Four Seasons Wine & Dine
2025-11-14 18:00 - 22:00 | Four Seasons, 2800 Pennsylvania Ave NW, Washington, DC, 20007
It’s the return of Four Seasons DC Wine & Dine—back this fall for its fourth annual edition, November 13–14, 2025.
This two-night culinary celebration brings together celebrity chefs, acclaimed local talent, and world-class wines and spirits, all in support of cancer research at MedStar Health.
Event highlights include:
Friday, November 14 – Fine Wine & Celebrity Chef Dinner
The celebration continues with a four-course seated dinner from celebrity chefs with wine pairings curated by Company Fine Wine, featuring Bella Oaks, Laurent-Perrier, Lost Mountain Vineyards, Rudd Estate, and more, followed by a dessert and spirits lounge with Rare Character Whiskey, The Macallan, and IWA Sake of Japan.
Proceeds from Wine & Dine benefit MedStar Health’s cancer research initiatives, supporting clinical trials, innovative therapies, and essential survivorship services for patients and families across the region.
Tickets are now available online.

Hillwood Frederick J. Fisher Lecture | The Washington Hostess-with-the-Mostest
2025-11-18 17:30 - 20:00 | Hillwood Museum & Gardens, 4155 Linnean Avenue, NW, Washington, DC, 20008
In the thirteenth annual Frederick J. Fisher lecture, Meryl Gordon, award-winning journalist, will discuss the rollicking life and legacy of Perle Mesta, diplomat, feminist, and hostess, highlighting her contributions to American politics and the feminist movement.
Tuesday, November 18, 2025
5:30-8 p.m.
Reception begins at 6 p.m. | Lecture begins at at 6:30 p.m.

Register

Enjoy this lecture live at Hillwood or presented virtually via Zoom. All in-person attendees are invited to a pre-lecture reception, held in honor of Frederick J. Fisher, Hillwood’s former executive director.
In person: $22, $12 for Hillwood members
Livestream: $10, Free for Hillwood members
Not a member? Join today!

Fairmont's 22nd Annual Tree Lighting
2025-12-02 17:30 - 18:30 | Fairmont Hotel – Washington DC, 2401 M Street NW, Washington, DC, 20037, United States
Fairmont Washington, D.C. Georgetown announced its 22nd annual tree lighting ceremony in the hotel’s Courtyard beginning at 5:30pm on Tuesday, December 2. Filled with tiny white lights and a shimmering Christmas tree, the courtyard becomes a glittering crystal garden – the perfect venue for holiday celebrations.
Families will take the chill off next to heaters as they listen to the award-winning Georgetown Visitation Madrigals perform holiday classics. Children will enjoy decorating holiday cards and tasting holiday treats. All families will be entered to win prizes.
A Master of Ceremonies and special guests will introduce Santa Claus as he makes his first appearance. He will spend time listening to children’s Christmas wishes after the ceremony, by the life-size Gingerbread House.
Fairmont’s tree lighting ceremony, which is free and open to the public, encourages all guests to bring a gift for Horton’s Kids* – such as Legos, basketballs, footballs, dolls, books, games or arts and crafts. The donations will help spread holiday cheer to over 500 children, ages 5 – 18. For reservations visit: Fairmont’s 22 Annual Tree Lighting.
Fairmont Washington, D.C., Georgetown will also be accepting toy donations for Horton’s before and after the tree lighting ceremony from November 27 until December 10.
* Horton’s Kids empowers children growing up in one of Washington, DC’s most under-resourced communities so that they graduate from high school ready for success in college, career and life. https://www.hortonskids.org/

Norwegian Christmas Tree Lighting
2025-12-02 18:00 - 19:00 | Union Station, 50 Massachusetts Ave NE, Washington, DC, 1613, United States
Washington Performing Arts & Royal Norwegian Embassy
Norwegian Christmas Tree Lighting
DATE/TIME: Tuesday, December 2 at 6:00 p.m.
LOCATION: Union Station Main Hall
TICKETS: FREE
The annual Norwegian Christmas Tree Lighting, presented by Washington Performing Arts in partnership with the Royal Norwegian Embassy, kicks off the holiday season with festive music and an appearance by Santa and Mrs. Claus; and the lighting of the magnificent Norwegian Christmas Tree. The country of Norway presents the Christmas tree to the people of Washington, D.C., in recognition of the strong friendship between Norway and the United States, and in gratitude for America’s assistance during and after World War II. Artists TBA

12th Annual Winternational Embassy Showcase
2025-12-09 11:00 - 16:00 | Ronald Reagan Building and International Trade Center, 1300 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW, Washington, DC, 20004
12th Annual Winternational Embassy Showcase

Presented by World Trade Center Washington, DC, this free, global marketplace event aims to connect over 65 countries in the DMV area.

Date and time

Tuesday, December 9 · 11am – 4pm EST

Location

Ronald Reagan Building and International Trade Center
Atrium 1300 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW Washington, DC 20004

The Emily Dickinson and Jane Austen Birthday Tribute
2025-12-09 19:30 - 20:30 | Folger Shakespeare Library, 201 E Capital Street NE, Washington, DC, DC, 20002
The Emily Dickinson and Jane Austen Birthday Tribute
December 9, 2025, at 7:30pm
This year, our annual birthday tribute to American poet Emily Dickinson will also honor English novelist Jane Austen on her 250th birthday. Noted scholars Martha Nell Smith and Patricia A. Matthew will discuss the life, work, and legacy of Dickinson and Austen and how they continue to shape writers of today, highlighting well-known passages. The reading, which is co-sponsored by the Emily Dickinson Museum, will be followed by a book signing in the Great Hall. Emily Dickinson’s famous black cake, based on her own recipe, will also be served.

The 2026 Anthony Hecht Poetry Prize Reading
2026-04-07 19:30 - 20:30 | Folger Shakespeare Library, 201 E Capital Street NE, Washington, DC, DC, 20002
The 2026 Anthony Hecht Poetry Prize Reading
April 7, 2026, at 7:30pm

The Anthony Hecht Poetry Prize, created in honor of the Pulitzer Prize-winning poet Anthony Hecht, is awarded annually for a poetry collection by a writer who has published no more than one book of poetry. This April, we celebrate the 20th winner, Anna Lena Phillips Bell, for her manuscript Might Could, as selected by judge Shane McCrae (Pulling the Chariot of the Sun, In the Language of My Captor), who will also read. The reading will be followed by a book signing in the Great Hall.

The O.B. Hardison Poetry Series Finale Reading
2026-05-19 19:30 - 20:30 | Folger Shakespeare Library, 201 E Capital Street NE, Washington, DC, DC, 20002
The O.B. Hardison Poetry Series Finale Reading
May 19, 2026, at 7:30pm

The Poetry season concludes with a finale reading by a poet chosen by a group of Folger Poetry supporters. The evening’s honored guest will read from the work of other poets cited as their literary influences as well as from their own work. Previous poets invited for this finale reading include Ellen Bass, Billy Collins, Carolyn Forché, and Jane Hirshfield. The reading will be followed by a book signing in the Great Hall.

Four Nations Cup
2026-05-31 10:00 - 16:00 | Great Meadow, 5089 Old Tavern Road, The Plains, VA, 20198
The Four Nations Cup is a NEW premier international polo tournament celebrating global excellence, tradition, and community spirit.
On May 31, 2026, teams from the United States, United Kingdom, India, and Pakistan will compete in a spectacular day of sport at Great Meadow in The Plains, Virginia. Guests will enjoy thrilling polo finals, immersive cultural pavilions, gourmet hospitality and upscale fieldside tailgating—all set against the iconic background of Great Meadow’s rolling green hills.
Quick Details:

Date: May 31, 2026
Venue: Great Meadow, The Plains, VA
Info: www.fournationscup.com
