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Christa Ebert, Uno Lady
Date: January 2, 2026
Location: Millennium Stage, Kennedy Center (In-Person and Livestream)
Cost: Free (4 ticket limit)

Musician and mixed-media artist Christa Ebert—performing as Uno Lady—creates dream-like soundscapes using layered vocals and nature-inspired visuals. Experience her new video installation Arbor Aria, a collaboration with old-growth forests, followed by a live Uno Lady performance.

Zoolights
Date: Now through January 3
Location: Smithsonian’s National Zoo, 3001 Connecticut Avenue, NW, Washington, DC 20008
Cost: $9

Join the thousands of visitors who make ZooLights, powered by Pepco, a part of their annual holiday tradition. The event includes live music performances, tasty winter treats and plenty of opportunities for holiday shopping. Environmentally friendly LED lights and dozens of glowing animal lanterns transform the Smithsonian's National Zoo into a winter wonderland. Note that timed passes are required.

Photography and the Black Arts Movement, 1955-1985
Date: Now through January 4
Location: National Gallery of Art, 6th Street & Constitution Avenue, NW
Cost: Free

The National Gallery of Art hosts a monumental tribute to the work of Black artists from around the world. Photography and the Black Arts Movement spans four decades and features roughly 150 pieces by more than 100 artists, including luminaries such as Gordon Parks, Carrie Mae Weems, Frank Stewart, Billy Abernathy, David C. Driskell, Lorna Simpson and many more.

Online Meditation/McLean Meditation Institute
Date: January 4, 2026
Location: Online
Cost: Free guided meditation

We all need healing and support. Together we can manage our heightened stress levels and nourish our sense of community.  As health professionals, you are experiencing higher levels of anxiety, stress, and depression than normal.  Evidence shows that effective wellness programming and strong institutional leadership committed to a culture of wellness care can make a difference.

All are welcome to join any of the four, free, online sessions on Wednesdays when you can learn and practice meditation.  Some sessions offer mindfulness, compassion, and gratitude, as well as mantra, self-inquiry, and more taught by master teachers from the McLean Meditation Institute (MMI) as well as the director, Sarah McLean.

Meet your mind and soothe the feelings of panic, fear, and worry with mindful self-compassion. Become more resilient as you cultivate restful awareness through easy guided mindfulness and meditation practices.  Explore contentment, simplicity, and gratitude.

Also, you can watch/listen at your convenience to guided meditations and mindfulness sessions from MMI staff on YouTube.

January Joy: A Comedy Show
Date: January 9, 2026
Location: Millennium Stage, Kennedy Center (In-Person and Livestream)
Cost: Free (4 ticket limit)

Enjoy a comedy showcase featuring Yasmin Elhady, Mahmoud Jaber, Rola Z, and headliner Abbas Wahab.

Online advance reservations for a given performance date will open on a rolling basis, opening every Wednesday two weeks out from the date.

Capital Accomodations
Date: January 1-30, 2026
Location: George Washington Museum and the Textile Museum, 701 21st St., NW
Cost: Free

From iconic landmarks to forgotten establishments, discover some of the historical hotels, motels and inns that hosted visitors to Washington, D.C. Advertisements, travel guides and prints from the Albert H. Small Washingtoniana Collection introduce stories from proprietors and noteworthy guests. 

From A to DC: Transportation in Washington
Date: January 1-30, 2026
Location: George Washington Museum and the Textile Museum, 701 21st St., NW
Cost: Free

Traverse the nation’s capital by air, land or sea in this exhibition exploring the history of Washington’s transportation systems. Artworks from the Albert H. Small Washingtoniana Collection depict innovations in travel that transformed the District during the 19th and 20th centuries.

Source Material: Lessons in Responsible Fashion
Date: January 1-30, 2026
Location: George Washington Museum and the Textile Museum, 701 21st St., NW
Cost: Free

The impacts of overproduction and overconsumption in the global fashion industry are uniquely modern challenges, but promising solutions can be found in textile traditions from the past. This exhibition pairs historical garments from The Textile Museum Collection with works by contemporary fashion designers returning to more responsible uses of materials and resources.  

Music Program at St. Ann DC, “From Past to the Future”
Date: January 18, 2026; 3:00-5:00PM
Location: St. Ann Catholic Church, 4001 Yuma St., NW
Cost: Free but donations are welcome to support the ongoing Concert Series

All performances are free and open to the public! This is a ticketless events, and a freewill offering is gratefully accepted.

Art music is an expression of the soul, and through the God-given gifts of a performer, can bring the listener closer to the source of all that is, Our Lord. Gifted artists, performing in our church, provide an opportunity for people who might not otherwise have the chance to experience this music performed live, to do so in an environment that inspires the human spirit to seek a closer connection to God.

21st Annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Peace Walk and Parade
Date: January 19, 2026
Location: Martin Luther King Junior Avenue Southeast
Cost: Free to $108.55

Celebrate Dr. King's legacy at the 2025 MLK Holiday DC with a Peace Walk, Parade, Wellness Fair, and Prayer Breakfast. Join us!

Unbound: Narrative Art of the Plains
Date: Now through January 20
Location: National Museum of the American Indian, 4th Street & Independence Ave, NW
Cost: Free

The National Museum of the American Indian celebrates narrative art among Native nations of the Great Plains with an exciting new exhibition. You'll see historical works alongside contemporary commissions, from battle records to ledger books to pop culture takes.

Wayne Tucker (Jazz)
Date: January 22, 2026
Location: Millennium Stage, Kennedy Center (In-Person and Livestream)
Cost: Free (4 ticket limit)

Miles Davis meets Stevie Wonder—Wayne Tucker and The Bad Mothas present “Grief and Gratitude.”

Online advance reservations for a given performance date will open on a rolling basis, opening every Wednesday two weeks out from the date.

Rik Freeman: Wade in the Waters
Date: Now through February 19
Wednesday & Thursday, 10am-5pm
Location: Phillips @THEARC, 1801 Mississippi Avenue, SE, Washington, DC 20020
Cost: Free

DC artist Rik Freeman’s work is showcased in-depth at this free exhibition displayed at Phillips@THEARC. For more than three decades, Freeman has engaged history, community, resilience and joy in his work. Wade in the Waters zooms in on waterways – from the beaches of Bahia to the Anacostia River – and how they connect to the diaspora over generations.

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Himmelfarb Library wishes everyone a Happy Thanksgiving!

As a reminder, the library will be closed for the Thanksgiving holiday. Our holiday hours are as follows:

DATE:HOURS:
Wednesday, November 26, 20256:00am - 6:00pm
Thursday, November 27, 2025CLOSED
Friday, November 28, 2025CLOSED
Saturday, November 29, 20259:00am - 8:00pm
Sunday, November 30, 20259:00am - Midnight

Our electronic databases, journals, and e-books are still available through the Himmelfarb Library website.

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Back 2 Business: Student Organization Fair
Location: University Student Center, Grand Ballroom
                  800 21st Street NW, Washington, DC 20052
Date: Tuesday, September 2, 2025
Time:  4:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Cost: Free

Back 2 Business is GWSB’s undergraduate student organization fair that brings together undergraduate clubs and key campus offices to help students explore involvement opportunities, connect with campus resources, and engage with the broader business school community. This event is a great way to meet student leaders, discover organizations aligned with your interests, and start building your GWSB experience! #GWSB

2025 GW Student-Employer Ice Cream Social
Date: Wednesday, September 3, 2025
Location: University Student Center, Grand Ballroom
                  800 21st Street NW, Washington, DC 20052
Time:  2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Cost: Free

Kick off the fall and enjoy sweet treats with employers! Engage casually with companies looking to recruit GW students from across majors or academic disciplines.

This is a casual event, so come as you are!

Attending employers include KPMG, Teach for America, Dell, JLL, Wolf Trap, Ned's Club, and more to be announced!

Duane Betts and Palmetto Motel
Location: Kennedy Center's Millennium Stage
Date: September 3, 2025
Time: 6:00 pm
Cost: Free

Backed by his band Palmetto Motel, Duane Betts delivers a dynamic live show filled with searing guitar solos, heartfelt storytelling, and a mix of classic influences with fresh energy.

Online advance reservations for a given performance date will open on a rolling basis, opening every Wednesday two weeks out from the date.

Zachary Smith & the Mardi Gras Kings
Location: The Kennedy Center's Millennium Stage
Date: September 5, 2025
Time: 6:00 pm
Cost: Free

Zachary Smith & the Mardi Gras Kings bring a passion for delivering unforgettable performances, playing a unique blend of zydeco, Cajun, New Orleans jazz, and funk.

Online advance reservations for a given performance date will open on a rolling basis, opening every Wednesday two weeks out from the date.

Family-Friendly Activities at the National Book Festival
Date: September 6, 2025
Time: 9:00 am - 6:00 pm
Location: Walter E. Washington Convention Center
                   Hall D (Level 2, North Building)

Cost: Free

Explore a wide array of fun and exciting activities and programs from the Library of Congress, sponsors, and exhibitors. Don't miss the Roadmap to Reading or the scheduled presentations, readings, and demonstrations in the Library of Congress Pavilion, the STEM District, and the Story District. Learn more on the Family-Friendly Activities webpage.,

Coffee, Canvas, and Community at the Office of Advocacy and Support
Date: Monday, September 8, 2025
Location: OAS Townhouse
                   520 22nd St., NW, Washington, DC
Time: 11:00 am - 2:00 pm
Cost: Free  (Sign In to RSVP for the Event)
Event Website 

Need a boost before classes? Join the Office of Advocacy and Support for Coffee, Canvas, and Community on Monday, September 8, Monday, October 20, and Monday, November 17 from 11-2 pm.

Join your community for painting with a relaxing cup of tea or an energizing coffee beverage. Drinks and snacks will be provided. Don't worry, no painting supplies or skills required. Come to make friends, relax, paint, or just chill! We hope to see you there!

Women in Sports
Location: District Wharf
                  760 Maine Ave SW, Washington, DC
Date: September 6, 2025
Time: 12:00n - 8:00pm
Cost: Free

A Day of Women in Sports at The Wharf is back for its second annual celebration on Saturday, September 6, 2025—and this year, we’re bringing even more inspiration, excitement, and impact to the waterfront. Featuring Legends & Legacy and Tennis of Tomorrow. 

RSVP - Click on the link to rsvp this event.

Takoma Park Folk Festival
Date: September 7, 2025
Time: 10:30 am - 6:00 pm
Location: Takoma Park Middle School
                   7611 Piney Branch Road, Takoma Park, MD

Takoma Park Folk Festival is a family-friendly music and arts festival that has something for everyone! 

Explore this year's varied lineup of musical performers and the schedule of when they will be playing across the 6 festival stages.

Preview the artisans who will be participating in the juried craft show and offering their works for sale.

Plan to stop by the community tables to get to know local organizations, resources, and leaders who support the festival.

​View and download the full Festival program, available at the Festival in print, for a list of happenings all in one place.

See you there, rain or shine!

National Zoo - Qing Bao's 4th Birthday Celebration
Date: September 12, 2025
Time: 9:00 am - 10:00 am
Location: National Zoo
Cost: Free

Join us in celebrating the fourth birthday of Qing Bao, our female giant panda, on Friday, Sept. 12, at 9 a.m.! This marks Qing Bao's first birthday at the Smithsonian’s National Zoo.

Highlights:

  • Panda keepers will present Qing Bao with a "beary" special birthday treat - a custom fruit-based ice cake made by the Zoo’s commissary team.
  • Can’t make it to the panda exhibit? Tune into the Giant Panda Cam to catch the celebration live.
  • Admission is free for all visitors.

Art All Night 2025
Date: September 12 & 13, 2025
Location: Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial Library
Cost: Free

Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library is excited to participate in this year’s 2025 Art All Night, with The Block Party @ MLK on Saturday, Sept. 13. For the fifth year, the library is bringing you an amazing experience featuring Go-Go music, jazz, art, comedy, a silent disco so much more! The Block Party @ MLK invites you to enjoy all that the library and D.C. have to offer! (Stay tuned for more details)

Dogo du Togo & the Alagaa Beat Band
Location: The Kennedy Center's Millennium Stage
Date: September 19, 2025
Time: 6:00 pm
Cost: Free

Dogo du Togo & the Alagaa Beat Band embodies the heart and soul of modern Togo, bringing a psychedelic and infectious dance floor groove.

Online advance reservations for a given performance date will open on a rolling basis, opening every Wednesday two weeks out from the date.

Hyattsville Arts Festival
Date: Saturday, September 20, 2025
Location: 4314 Farragut Street
                 Hyattsville, MD
Cost: Free

Experience a vibrant celebration of art, culture, and craft brews at the Hyattsville Arts Festival! This lively, family-friendly event unites the local community and visitors alike, featuring over 100 talented artists, unique vendors, top craft brewers, and food trucks from across the DMV area. Enjoy live music all day from some of the region’s best musical acts! Best of all—it’s FREE! Don’t miss this unforgettable day of creativity, culture, and connection!

Tour - Defending Freedom, Defining Freedom Highlights Tour
Date: Monday, September 22, 2025
Location: African American History and Culture Museum
                1400 Constitution Ave NW, Washington, DC 20560
Time: 12:45 pm & 2:45 pm
Cost: Free, walk-in   

This tour program meets in the Defending Freedom, The Era of Segregation 1876-1968 exhibit, located on C2.

Converse with a docent.  Learn how African Americans flourished in their own communities during the Era of Segregation 1876-1968 despite the turmoil around them.  Under a time of intense pressure to take away their rights as citizens, African Americans not only survived the challenges set before them but crafted an important role for themselves in the nation.

Tour - Arts of Japan
Date: September 30, 2025
Time: 2:15 - 3:15
Location: Freer Gallery of Art
                1050 Independence Ave., Washington, D.C.
Cost: Free. No registration or tickets (walk-up only)

As the seasons change, enjoy a free, hour-long guided tour of the museum’s renowned collection of Japanese art. Experience a variety of artworks, including paintings, prints, screens, ceramics, metalwork, and more.

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Uncanny: Ghostly or fantastical figures, disquieting places, and enigmatic images
Dates: Through Aug 10
Location: National Museum of Women in the Arts
Cost: Free

A concept popularized by Sigmund Freud in 1919, the uncanny describes the psychological experience of something that is strangely familiar, yet alien, eliciting a sense of anxiety. In historical representations, women’s bodies were often associated with strangeness and horror, or positioned as passive or uncanny objects when viewed through a male gaze. This exhibition uncovers women’s authorship of uncanny narratives, revealing how the concept is used by women artists to regain agency and probe feelings of revulsion, fear, and discomfort.

Rock the Dock: The JoGo Project 
Dates: Wed, Aug 6, 7PM
Location: District Wharf
Cost: Free

The Jogo Project blends electrifying Go-Go grooves with jazz vibes, fusing congas, horns, and soul into a high-energy sound. Both bold and funky, their music will have you dancing the night away!

Extraordinary Cinema: Walk the Line
Dates: Fri, Aug 8 Dusk
Location: Kennedy Center, REACH Video Wall
Cost: Free

Before making A Complete Unknown, the Oscar-nominated biopic about Bob Dylan, James Mangold notched this riveting tale that chronicles the rise of country music legend Johnny Cash (Joaquin Phoenix) and his lifelong love story with singer June Carter (Reese Witherspoon, in an Oscar-winning role).

International Cat Day
Dates: Sat, Aug 9
Location: National Zoo
Cost: Free

Have a paw-some time with the cats at the Smithsonian's National Zoo and Conservation Biology Institute!  Visitors can prowl to the Great Cats exhibit and celebrate the cats living at the Zoo. Get the inside scoop from animal care staffers about how the Zoo's species of cats spend their daily lives, and learn about conservation programs that are working to save cats in the wild.

Octopus Blue Planet II 4D Experience
Dates: Through December 31
Location: National Aquarium
Cost: $5

Dive beneath the surface to explore how the octopus masters physical and mental strengths to outwit and escape its underwater rivals as it navigates our planet's oceans.

Defending Freedom, Defining Freedom Highlights Tour
Dates: Sat, Aug 9, 10AM
Location: African American History and Culture Museum
Cost: Free

Learn how African Americans flourished in their own communities during the Era of Segregation 1876-1968 despite the turmoil around them.  Under a time of intense pressure to take away their rights as citizens, African Americans not only survived the challenges set before them but crafted an important role for themselves in the nation.

Grooves in the Grove: Alisha Glover
Dates: Fri, Aug 15, 7PM
Location: District Wharf
Cost: Free

We're easing into the weekend with Friday night beats. Catch a free music performance by Alisha Glover in the Grove.

Discuji
Dates: Sat, Aug 16, 6PM
Location: Kennedy Center, Millennium Stage
Cost: Free

Internationally renowned DJ Discuji brings a subtle blend of deep house music and dubby rare groove.  Online advance reservations for a given performance date will open on a rolling basis, opening every Wednesday two weeks out from the date.

Kaimana Chee
Dates: Sat, Aug 23, Multiple Times
Location: National Mall
Cost: Free

Join us for Dance Sanctuaries, a free movement-based classes in the REACH. Dancers are invited for three one-hour structured classes & an optional Open House Hour. Instructors and class schedules will be announced at a later date. Free Tickets available beginning August 11.

DC Jazz Fest: Herb Scott
Dates: Fri, Aug 29, 6PM
Location: National Mall
Cost: Free

D.C. native and saxophonist Herb Scott is a star on the Washington, D.C. Jazz scene with his jazz/rap fusion style. Tickets available beginning August 13.

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Final Lap - Petting Zoo
Date: Thursday, May 1, 2025; 10:30 am – 1pm
Location: G Street Park
Cost: Free

Need a study break? Come hang with some furry (and fluffy) friends! Join us for the Final Lap Petting Zoo, hosted in partnership with Squeals on Wheels. Whether you’re cramming for finals or just need a little serotonin boost, we’ve got the cutest crew of animals ready for cuddles, pets, and stress relief. Recharge, reconnect, and pet your way to a calmer mind. You’ve earned it!

Queer Prom: A Queer Night in Oz
Date: Thursday, May 1, 2025; 7pm – 10pm
Location: Grand Ballroom, USC 3rd Floor, 800 21st St NW, Washington, DC 20052
Cost: Free

One short day, in the Emerald City for.... MSSC's Queer Prom: A Queer Night in Oz. Dress to impress in your best emerald green or gold as we dance the night away. All are welcome to attend as we celebrate the beauty and resilience of the community.

ANA ARLEDGE|MADISON DOMANSKI - A Corcoran Dance Capstone
Date: Thursday, May 1, 2025; 4pm – 5pm 
Location: The Fillmore School, 1801 35th Street Northwest, Washington, DC 20007
Cost: Free

Join us for SPACE // TIME, a Corcoran School of the Arts & Design thesis presentation showcasing two distinct works by Ana Arledge and Madison Domanski, each offering a unique approach to movement, pedagogy, and choreographic exploration.

Museum Studies: Marie C. Malaro Symposium
Date:  Thursday, May 1, 2025; 5pm – 8pm
Location: Flagg Building, Corcoran School for the Arts and Design, George Washington University. Please use the New York Avenue Door. 500 17th Street Northwest, Washington, DC 20052
Cost: Free

The Marie C. Malaro Symposium honors Professor Emerita Marie Malaro, former director of the Museum Studies Program and co-author of A Legal Primer on Managing Museum Collections, the leading text on museum law and ethics. A champion of professional standards and critical inquiry, the symposium continues her legacy by exploring new ideas and perspectives in museum studies through student and professional dialogue.

JAZZ, BLACK & GOLD, HIP-HOP - A NEXT Music Ensemble Showcase
Date: Thursday, May 1, 2025; 6pm – 9:30pm 
Location: University Student Center, 800 21st Street, NW, Washington, DC 20052 
Cost: Free

This one has it all!!!! GW Uber Combo starts it all at 6 pm, followed by the Latin Combo. Then the vocal stylings of BLACK & GOLD, and finishing the evening, GW's Hip Hop Ensemble. You won't want to miss a beat!

First Friday Art Wellness
Date: Friday, May 2, 2025; 12pm – 1pm
Location: Military Community Center, 2035 F St NW, Washington, DC 20052
Cost: Free

Join GW Vets and the GW Art Therapy Clinic on the first Friday of every month from 12-1 pm this spring semester for a relaxing and creative art therapy session! Open to all skill levels, these sessions are designed to foster self-expression, stress relief, and community building. Supplies will be provided, and no prior experience is necessary.

LADY'JORDAN MATTHEWS-MASON - A Corcoran Theatre & Dance Capstone
Date: Friday & Saturday, May 2 & 3, 2025; 7pm – 8:30pm
Location: Flagg Building, Corcoran School for the Arts and Design, George Washington University. Please use the New York Avenue Door. 500 17th Street Northwest, Washington, DC 20052 
Cost: Free

Spotlight on Lady'Jordan Matthews-Mason in the Hemicycle Gallery, featuring selections from Anna Deavere Smith's Twilight: Los Angeles 1992, as the NEXT Festival continues

MAX COHEN - A Corcoran Program of Music NEXT Capstone Recital
Date: Friday, May 2, 2025; 7pm – 8pm
Location:  Square 80, George Washington University, between 21st & 22nd Streets/F & G Streets, NW Washington, DC 20052
Cost: Free

The NEXT Festival continues with Max Cohen's senior capstone Groan Didion, making fun of a stuck character with the chorus “You’re a theme park kid on a leash!”- all outside on GW's Square 80!

Flower Mart
Date: Friday & Saturday, May 2 & 3, 2025; 10am – 5pm
Location: Washington National Cathedral, 3101 Wisconsin Ave NW, Washington, DC 20016
Cost: Free

All Hallows Guild has hosted Flower Mart since 1939, and this will be our 86th festival! Flower Mart covers the grounds of the Washington National Cathedral. Flower Mart is our largest annual fundraiser for the Cathedral's gardens and grounds.

Percussion! - A NEXT Music Ensemble Showcase
Date: Monday, May 5, 2025; 7pm – 8:30pm
Location: Phillips Hall, Room B-120, 801 22nd Street, NW Washington, DC 20052
Cost: Free

Join the Program of Music celebrating the Percussion Ensemble...fascinating rhythms that can't be beat!

National Gallery Nights - '70s Disco Prom
Date: Thursday, May 8, 2025; 6pm – 9pm
Location: 4th Street and Constitution Ave NW, Washington, DC 20565

Wrap up the spring season with a groovy prom! Bring your best '70s-inspired outfit and boogie to the sounds of DJ Farrah Flosscett. Plus, explore art from the decade in our galleries.

Remember Me: Celebrating Mary Lou Williams in Poetry and Music (with poet Fabu Phillis Carter and pianist Jane Reynolds)
Date: Saturday, May 10, 2025; 6pm
Location: Millennium Stage, 2700 F St NW, Washington, DC 20566
Cost: Free

Mary Lou Williams became one of the most influential pianists and composers in jazz history, whose work encompassed all eras and styles of jazz. Poet Fabu Phillis Carter and pianist Jane Reynolds share her story, from child prodigy to the “first lady of jazz.”

Fiesta Asia!
Date: Saturday, May 17, 2025
Location: Pennsylvania Avenue NW between 3rd & 6th Streets NW
Cost: Free

Embrace Asian Heritage Month with a day jam-packed with culture, from the performing arts to culinary delights.

A Tale of Two Houses
Date: Through May 19, 2025; Tues-Sat 10 am-5pm
Location: The George Washington University Museum and The Textile Museum, 701 21st Street, NW, Washington, DC 20052
Cost: Free 

Commemorating the 10th anniversary of the museum at GW, this exhibition explores the histories of two D.C. residences central to its story. In Foggy Bottom, the Woodhull House was home to notable figures in university and national history before its renovation as a museum space. In the Kalorama neighborhood, founder George Hewitt Myers recruited architect John Russell Pope to design his residence, which, together with the adjoining building, housed The Textile Museum for nearly 90 years.

DCPS Performing Arts Festival: Passion & Power: A Musical Journey Through Life Featuring School Without Walls
Date: Friday, May 23, 2025; 6pm
Location: Millennium Stage, 2700 F St NW, Washington, DC 20566
Cost: Free

This concert takes the audience on an emotional ride through love, ambition, heartbreak, and resilience. Each song represents a different facet of the human experience—whether it’s the excitement of new love, the pain of loss, or the triumph of self-discovery.

Duke Ellington School of the Arts Instrumental Music Dept. Honors Recital
Date: Saturday, May 24, 2025; 6pm
Location: Millennium Stage, 2700 F St NW, Washington, DC 20566
Cost: Free

The Kennedy Center is proud to be a managing partner of the Duke Ellington School of the Arts and presents The Duke Ellington Instrumental Music Department Honors Senior Recitals!

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A Tale of Two Houses
Date: March 28 – April 9, 2025
Time: 10:00 am – 5:00 pm
Location: The George Washington Museum and the Textile Museum
                701 21st St. NW, Washington, DC 20052
Cost: Free

Commemorating the 10th anniversary of the museum at GW, this exhibition explores the histories of two D.C. residences central to its story. In Foggy Bottom, the Woodhull House was home to notable figures in university and national history before its renovation as a museum space. In the Kalorama neighborhood, founder George Hewitt Myers recruited architect John Russell Pope to design his residence, which, together with the adjoining building, housed The Textile Museum for nearly 90 years.

This exhibition is organized by the Albert H. Small Center for National Capital Area Studies with support from the Albert and Shirley Small Family Foundation.

Washington Performing Arts Men and Women of Gospel Choir
Date: April 2, 2025
Time: 6:00 pm
Location: The Kennedy Center Millennium Stage
Cost: Free (Ticket limit 4)

Washington Performing Arts Men and Women of the Gospel Choir (MWOTG) celebrates the heritage of gospel music and its related genres with vibrant, dynamic performances in venues across the nation’s capital for over 30 years.

Revolution in '70s Documentary Photography
Date: Daily, Now - April 6, 2025
Time: 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Location: National Gallery of Art, 4th & Constitution Ave., NW
                  West Building, Ground Floor - Gallery G29
Cost: Free

Visit the National Gallery of Art to see how documentary photography transformed during the 1970s. The 1970s was a decade of uncertainty in the United States. Americans witnessed soaring inflation, energy crises, and the Watergate scandal, as well as protests about pressing issues such as the Vietnam War, women’s rights, gay liberation, and the environment.

Featuring some 100 works by more than 80 artists, The ʼ70s Lens examines how photographers reinvented documentary practice during this radical shift in American life.

Rockville International Night
Date: April 11, 2025
Time: 6:00 pm
Location: The Robert E. Parilla Performing Arts Center
51 Mannakee St, Rockville, MD 20850 
Cost: Free

Rockville is a city of diversity. Our residents come from around the world. International Night is a free event that showcases the many cultures represented in our community through dance, poetry, song, and other forms of artistic expression. It encourages attendees to engage with and learn about the unique customs and beauty within our diverse world.

2025 National Cherry Blossom Festival
Date: March 20 – April 13, 2025

The 2025 National Cherry Blossom Festival is scheduled for March 20 to April 13, 2025. Here’s a quick overview and some dates of key events.

  • Kite Festival: Saturday, March 29, 2025, 10am-4pm
  • PetalPalooza: Saturday, April 5, 2025 / 1-9pm
  • Parade: Saturday, April 12, 2025 / 10am-12pm (seating area tickets)

Vietnamese American Heritage Night
Date: April 18, 2025 (On Sale Fri. Apr. 4, 2025, 10:00 am)
Time: 6:00 pm
Location: Millennium Stage (In-Person and Livestream)
Skylight Pavilion
Cost: Free (Ticket limit 4)

 This special gathering will bring together Vietnamese American youth, artists, cultural leaders, and community members from across the country to celebrate our heritage and explore the evolving nature of our identity.

Earth Day Celebration: A Day Unplugged
Date: Saturday, April 19, 2025
Time: 10:00 am – 2:00 pm EDT
Location: 1901 Fort Place SE
Cost: Free

Sponsor: Anacostia Community Museum
Venue: Anacostia Community Museum

Step away from the screens and reconnect with nature at our Earth Day Celebration: A Day Unplugged! Join us for a fun-filled, educational day celebrating the beauty of our planet with hands-on activities for all ages.

Jazz Film Festival
Date: April 19, 2025
Time: 11:30 am - 5:00 pm EDT
Location: National Museum of American History
1300 Constitution Ave NW Coulter Plaza, 1 West Washington, DC 20013
Cost: Free

Attend the daytime Jazz Film Festival featuring films that explore jazz and shed light on the vibrant history of this musical style!

Creation Care Fair
Date: April 27, 2025
Time: 5:30 pm – 7:00 pm
Location: Grace Capital City
2201 P Street, NW, Washington, DC  20037
Cost: Free

Attend the Creation Care Fair for a fun and educational day focused on sustainable living and protecting the planet.

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Eckington Flea
Date: Saturdays, Now - May 24, 2025.
Time: 10:00 am – 2:00 pm
Location: Eckington Hall, 1160 Eckington Pl., NE
Cost: Free

Eckington Flea is a marketplace featuring an eclectic roster of vendors selling vintage clothing, household products (soaps, candles), books, art, collectibles, and more.  It will also feature artisanal foods like honey, and baked items along with fresh produce.  Vendors present will represent makers from Washington, D.C., along with the entirety of MD and VA.

UnFinished Objects (UFO) Craft Circle
Date: Saturdays, Now- December 28, 2024
Time: 3:00 pm - 4:30 pm
Location: DAR Museum, 176 D St., NW Washington DC 20006
Cost: Free

Join us for the UnFinished Objects (UFO) Craft Circle at the DAR Museum! Bring your half-done projects, abandoned crafts, and unfinished masterpieces, and spend a cozy afternoon with fellow craft enthusiasts. Whether it's knitting, crocheting, painting, or any other craft, this event is a perfect opportunity to get inspired, share ideas, and finally complete those lingering projects. The UFO Craft Circle is an in-person event, so come prepared with your supplies and a positive attitude.

Let's turn those unfinished objects into beautiful creations together!

Registration is requested but not required.

African Diaspora Collection at the Mansion Galleries This Fall
Date: Daily, Now - Nov 07, 2024. 10:00 a.m.
Time: 10:00 am
Location: 10701 Rockville Pike
Rockville, MD 20852
Cost: Free

From the Art Collections of Margo Thomas, Yonette Thomas, and Deborah Smith 
Curator: Zoma Wallace

This fall, the Mansion Galleries will feature art, artifacts, and ephemera of the African Diaspora. The work comes from the collections of Dr. Yonette Thomas, Dr. Margo Thomas, and Dr. Deborah Smith. Calling themselves the Three Sisters, the three collectors have been professionally and personally connected for almost 25 years.

With Zoma Wallace as curator, they have chosen works from their individual collections, which represent their personal interests. These works will be juxtaposed throughout the exhibition with music, dance, and other artistic expressions.

Mvskoke Etvlwv: The Muscogee People Festival
Date: November 2nd
Time: 10:00 am – 5:30 pm
Location: National Museum of the American Indian, 4th St SW, Washington, DC 20560
Cost: Free

The Muscogee (Creek) Nation celebrates its tribal history, heritage, and culture with music, performances, a fashion show, and other cultural demonstrations. The festival includes Stomp dancing, veterans’ presentations, and hands-on activities for children and families, along with a showcase of jewelry, traditional recipes, and more.

Meditation with a Monk
Date: November 8th, 5:00 pm - 6:30 pm
Date: November 19th, 6:30 am - 8:00 am
Location: Lerner Health & Wellness Center
2301 G Street, NW, Washington, DC
Cost: Sessions are free to students and Lerner Health and Wellness Center members)

2024 Zoo Lights
Date: Friday, November 22, 2024 – January 4, 2025
Time: 5:00 pm – 9:00 pm (Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays and Mondays)
           5:00 pm – 8:00 pm (Sundays)
Cost: $6 (Each attendee, including children over the age of 2, will need a ticket.)

The Smithsonian's National Zoo is transforming into an enchanting winter wonderland with ZooLights this holiday season!

Now in its 16th year, this annual holiday light spectacular welcomes visitors to walk down festive pathways and explore immersive displays throughout the Zoo. Marvel at glowing lantern animals in their dazzling habitats, watch live nightly musical performances, take a spin on the Conservation Carousel, sample sweet and savory seasonal treats, and check gifts off your holiday shopping lists at our Asia Trail, Panda Plaza, and Great Cats stores.

ZooLights tickets are $6 per person. 

Notes: If you plan to drive and park at the Zoo, you must purchase a ZooLights - Parking Pass online before your visit. Passes are available for purchase immediately on the following page. Spaces are extremely limited.

Madison McFerrin
Date: Saturday, November 15
Time: 6:00 pm
Location: Kennedy Center, Millenium Stage, 2700F St., NW, Washington, D.C. 20566
Cost: Free

Madison McFerrin’s distinct vocal and meticulously layered stylings of a capella and self-harmonizing culminate in work that blends the genres of R&B, pop, soul, and jazz, all with a sense of softness. Her genre-bending work has led to Questlove dubbing her early sound “soul-appella,” AdHoc to describe her work as “an oasis of serenity,” and The FADER noting how Madison’s “warm harmonies feel effortless.”

2024 Downtown DC Holiday Market
Date: November 22, 2024 – December 23, 2024
Time: Daily, 12:00noon – 8:00 pm (Closed Thanksgiving Day)
Location: F Street NW, (Between 7th and 9th Streets NW)
Cost: Free

It’s that time again to experience the joys of holidays. The Downtown DC Holiday Market is an experience in tastes, sounds, colors, and textures. So come and grab a hot drink and snack while strolling through the many colorful stalls and shop until you drop.

Thanksgiving on the Vern
Date: Tuesday, November 26, 2024
Location: GW MVC Post Hall, Mt. Vernon Campus
Cost: Free

Staying on campus during Thanksgiving break? Come out to Thanksgiving on the Vern on Tuesday, November 21 from 12:00-3:00pm for delicious food and fun! Enjoy turkey, pie, and more. Plus, take some to-go for later. RSVP is required by November 17!

Enjoy a Thanksgiving feast and fellowship on the Vern!

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As we move into the holiday season, Himmelfarb Library is excited to announce some changes and growth within our team. We are pleased to introduce our new colleague and to celebrate a well-deserved new role for one of our own.

Please join us in welcoming Joseph McGraw, Serials Librarian to the Himmelfarb Library family. We look forward to working with him. Please take a minute to get to know him.

Share your path to Himmelfarb Library.
I’ve been on a journey through a few academic libraries before landing at Himmelfarb. Most recently, I was the Interlibrary Loan Librarian at Fogler Library at the University of Maine. Also at U Maine, I worked in the Research and Instruction Department (confusingly similar to the Shakespeare Library in DC so much that we got their emails sometimes). Before that I was the Student Employee Supervisor and Multimedia Manager at West Virginia University’s Downtown Campus Library, which was my first full-time library job after graduate school. I graduated from the School of Information and Library Science at the University of North Carolina – Chapel Hill in 2020 and graduated from the University of Virginia in 2014. In between, I managed KFC and Pizza Hut restaurants in North Carolina.

Joe McGraw, Serials Librarian

Tell us about your position at Himmelfarb and what you do.
I am the new Serials Librarian at Himmelfarb, only starting at the beginning of September. I manage the library’s online journal collection, working with other librarians in making decisions on which journal resources to buy as well as troubleshooting any problems that patrons have accessing the material.

What do you enjoy most about your position?
I love being part of the academic life of a library at such a great university. Universities like this is where I feel at home. Since I’m so new to the position, I’m not sure what’s my favorite part of the job yet, but I’m looking forward to digging into projects at the library and becoming more familiar with the serials collection and all my great new coworkers.

What do you like to do in your time away from work?
I play a lot of Dungeons and Dragons, at least twice a week. I’ve also gotten back into golf this summer and I’ve been trying to play at least weekly this summer. I’m also a big sports fan and I could talk about the Celtics or Arsenal all day, if you let me.

Where are you from originally, and what brought you to the DC area?
Originally, I am from Tazewell, Virginia which is in very far Southwest Virginia along the border with West Virginia and close to Kentucky. I’ve moved around a fair bit, living in North Carolina, West Virginia, and Maine. I moved to the DC area in summer 2023 after my partner got a job in the area and I really love it so far!

In addition to welcoming new members, we are proud to announce that Brittany Smith has moved in to the position of Scholarly Communications and Metadata Librarian. Let’s sit down and chat with Brittany.

Brittany Smith, Scholarly Communications & Metadata Librarian

Congratulations on your new position! What would you say has been the best part of your experience in the transition to Scholarly Communications and Metadata Librarian?
Thank you so much! I think the best and also challenging part of the transition has been delving deeper with the library systems and programs that we use. In my previous position, I primarily used our systems to label and process new books or equipment. I worked with our institutional repository to import new monthly publications. But now I’m learning about other features that will help me as a librarian as I tackle complex cataloging and scholarly communications projects. It’s exciting and I enjoy changes to my normal responsibilities, but it is also a lot to learn and remember.

Have there been any hurdles in adjusting to the role?
No, I would say it has been a seamless transition. Fortunately, I worked closely with Sara Hoover, the librarian who previously filled this position, for close to five years. In that time, Sara gradually trained me in more complex librarian-adjacent tasks and I learned a lot by asking questions, doing self-learning in my downtime or shadowing Sara and the other Himmelfarb librarians. There are some skills I hope to improve over the years, but I feel that I had an easy time moving from my previous position into this new role.

What is your favorite service that the library has to offer?
The 3D printer! I recently submitted a print job for a piece of equipment to replace a broken piece at home. My mom had a difficult time finding a replacement part in stores and I thought the 3D printer at the library may be able to help. I haven’t tested our printer yet, but it is nice to know that I can print obscure pieces that may be difficult to purchase online. And I would love to use the printer for other jobs in the future.

What has been your favorite project to work on at Himmelfarb?
I would say my favorite project so far was acquiring a button maker machine to make our own pronoun buttons for the library. This was a project that the DEI (Diversity, Equity and Inclusion) Committee worked on for a while and finally revealed at orientation this year. Right now we use the machine to refill our pronoun buttons stock at the circulation desk. The students at orientation seemed to enjoy the button maker machine; some even asked if they could make their own buttons during orientation. The machine and our supply of buttons are a simple way to encourage others to be mindful of a person’s pronouns. Plus, it’s fun using the actual machine; it breaks up the work day and it’s a good upper body workout!

Do you have any favorite hobbies that you like to do when you have downtime?
In the spring and summer, I tend to hike a lot. I mostly stick to trails and parks in Virginia but I have explored a few in DC and Maryland. Roosevelt Island is a short, no elevation circuit trail that I enjoy. Great Falls is another good hiking spot around here; it was one of the first parks I visited when I started hiking. I also keep a vegetable and herb garden. I tend to grow tomatoes, eggplants, kale and lavender. When the cooler weather starts (like now), I stick to indoor activities. Unsurprisingly, I read a lot. My first masters degree is in Creative Writing and I spend a lot of time writing mostly fantasy and science fiction stories; recently I also decided to write personal essays. I play video games and I have a monthly table-top role-playing game night with some friends. Last but not least, wWhat is your favorite book and why?
This is a tough question and I’m going to cheat a bit by giving more than one book. It’s a close tie between The Fifth Season by N.K. Jemisin and A Memory Called Empire by Arkady Martine. A runner-up would be Royal Assassin by Robin Hobb. All three books are genuinely some of the best fiction I’ve ever read and these authors are brilliant storytellers that inspire me when I’m telling my own stories. These books all belong to a series and I think it’s worth reading the full series if possible, especially the Jemisin one. Last, there is a twist in The Fifth Season that I believe every sci-fi/fantasy reader should experience and enjoy.

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