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Artomatic
Date: Monday, April 1-April 28, 2024
Wed-Thurs 5:00 PM-9:30 PM / Fri-Sat 12:00 PM-12:00 AM / Sun 12:00 PM-9:00 PM. Mon-Tues Closed.
Location: 2100 M Street, NW.
Cost: FREE!

Artomatic returns close to campus for its signature art event drawing hundreds of artists and performers from throughout the D.C., Maryland, and Virginia area for a seven-week free exhibition to celebrate the arts! Stop by to see and admire works by local artists.

Student Discount Tickets: Washington Nationals
Dates: Available for nearly all regular season home games; Offer not valid for the Futures Game, Opening Day, or Postseason
Location: Nationals Park, 1500 South Capitol Street, SW.
Cost: Save 30% off face value; Tickets start at just $8

Baseball is here! Have fun at the ballpark and cheer on the Nats! The Nationals have a special ticket offer to help college students save on tickets all season long!

OUR SONGS: A Musical Revue
Date: Thur-Sat, April 4, 5, 6, 2024 at 7:30 PM / Sun, April 7, 2024 at 2:00 PM
Location: Dorothy Betts Marvin Theatre. 800 21st Street NW.
Cost: $10 Students/Seniors, $20 General Admission

Curated by GW students, Music and Theatre & Dance programs join forces to showcase all that musical theatre can offer. Directed and choreographed by Jennifer J. Hopkins with music direction by Sammy Grob, go see a performance that draws from the wellspring of musical stage including Carrie, Cabaret, Follies, La Cage Aux Folles, 9 to 5, A Strange Loop, and more!

Jacqueline Woodson’s Block Party!
Date: Saturday, April 13, 2024. 1:00 PM-5:30 PM. (Rain date: Apr. 14, 2024)
Location: REACH Plaza, Kennedy Center
Cost: FREE! Reservations encouraged.

Enjoy music, food, and fun at the Kennedy Center Block Party hosted by Education
Artist-in-Residence and award-winning author Jacqueline Woodson! Free performances, fun-filled games, and various activities will be on the REACH grounds all afternoon, featuring DC area artists and entertainers. Food and refreshments will also be available for purchase from local food trucks. This is a perfect way to spend a beautiful spring afternoon.

Sakura Matsuri – Japanese Street Festival
Date: Sat-Sun, April 13-14, 2024
Location: Pennsylvania Avenue, NW. (Between 3rd and 7th Streets)
Cost: $15.00 - One Day Ticket Advanced. $20.00 - Same Day

The Sakura Matsuri, a Japanese street festival is the largest celebration of Japanese culture in the United States. The festival features over 24 hours of Japanese cultural performances on four stages (including J-Pop, traditional Japanese music, and martial arts) and a diverse range of cultural exhibitors, artisan and commercial vendors of traditional and contemporary Japanese goods. Japanese and other food and beverages will be available. The festival also spotlights travel and tourism opportunities and innovative Japanese technologies.

Georgetown French Market
Date: Fri-Sun, April 26-28, 2024. Fri-Sat. 10:00 AM-5:00 PM / Sun. 12:00-5:00 PM.
Location: Wisconsin Avenue from O St to Reservoir Rd.
Cost: FREE!

The annual Georgetown French Market is a popular open-air market originally inspired by the outdoor markets in France that has become a tradition in DC, and one of the biggest shopping events of the year for local small businesses. More than 35 local boutiques, antique stores, restaurants, salons and galleries display their discounted wares for up to 75% off. Neighborhood restaurants also offer food and drink specials, sale on French wines, pastries, croissants, and macarons from French bakery Patisserie Poupon. On Saturday and Sunday, the French Market will feature live music, a balloon artist, roaming stilt-walkers, a unicyclist, pop-up flowers, book sales, and more.

Friends of the National Arboretum (FONA) Garden Fair & Plant Sale
Date: Saturday, April 27, 2024. 9:00 AM-4:00 PM. Rain Date April 28, 2024.
Location: U.S. National Arboretum. New York Ave Parking Lot. 3501 New York Ave NE. Free shuttle service is available between event parking lots. Parking is free.
Cost: FREE!

Celebrate spring and Arbor Day at the National Arboretum. They will have a fantastic array of plants, expert gardening advice, dozens of local vendors, and outdoor activities! Over 30 local gardening, home goods, food, and beverage vendors will bring products specially picked for this event. While there, don’t miss the wonderful Azalea Collections that are often in full bloom this time of year.

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Crochet at the Museum!
Date: Saturday, March 2, 2024. 1:00 PM-2:00 PM
Location: GW Textile Museum. 701 21st St. NW
Cost: FREE! RSVP to event

Reduce stress and anxiety with crochet, creating something beautiful at the same time. The repetitive motion of crocheting can help soothe and calm the mind. Allied in Pride will host a crochet event at the GW Textile Museum. All supplies and instruction will be provided!

The 7th Annual Sung Symposium: Sleep for Well-being
Sponsored by GW School of Medicine & Health Sciences
Date: Friday, March 8, 2024. 1:00-5:00 PM
Location: Online
Cost: FREE. Register to attend

The 2024 Sung Symposium explores how sleep affects whole health—and how well-being affects sleep. Research suggests that almost a third of us drag ourselves out of bed in the morning without enough good-quality sleep. If you feel tired upon waking, or throughout the day, you may be experiencing underlying issues that are impacting your night’s rest. Many things can contribute to poor sleep quality including poor sleep hygiene, stress, sleep apnea, a primary sleep disorder, or a chronic health condition. Attend this symposium and learn more about sleep problems and how to have restorative sleep

Ireland at The Wharf
Date: Saturday, March 16, 2024. 12:00-6:00 PM.
Location: DC Wharf. 760 Maine Ave. SW.
Cost: FREE!

The luck of the Irish comes to the DC Waterfront with the Ireland at The Wharf Festival! Enjoy Irish dancing performances, live music at the District Pier Stage, featuring Celtic, Irish, and Americana tunes you can sing and dance to. Dine at their many popular restaurants and cafes. There are so many options to choose from.

Coffee, Canvas, and Community at OAS
Date: Monday, March 18, 2024 at 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Location: OAS (Office of Advocacy & Support) Townhouse. 520 22nd St NW.
Cost: FREE! RSVP to Event

Need a boost before classes? Join the Office of Advocacy and Support for Coffee, Canvas, and 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 are required. Come to make friends, relax, paint, or just chill! Hope to see you there!

DC Sketchfest at DC Improv Comedy Club
Date: March 22, 2024. 7:30 PM. Door Time: 6:15 PM
Location: DC Improv Comedy Club/Restaurant. 1140 Connecticut Ave. NW
Cost: $20 General Admission

Enjoy a fun night of laughter and comedy at DC Sketchfest. This is an annual showcase that features the best-scripted comedy from DC and the world beyond. Check out the incredible lineup. DC Sketchfest is produced, booked, and organized by the DC sketch comedy community and founded by Bad Medicine and Rails Comedy.

Friends of the National Arboretum - Flowering 5K
Sponsored by FONA: Friends of the National Arboretum
Date: Sunday, March 24, 2024. Registration: 7:30 AM. Race start: 9:00 AM.
Location: U.S. National Arboretum. 3501 New York Ave NE.
Cost: Registration: $50, includes race t-shirt while supplies last until March 21st at 11:59 PM.
Race Weekend Registration: $55, race t-shirt not included.

FONA's Flowering 5K is the perfect way to enjoy the beauty of spring. This run or walk will take you past garden collections brightly colored with spring flowers, over tree-lined rolling hills, and along streams winding their way to the Anacostia River.  Enjoy cherry blossoms, magnolias, and so much more! This race will be safe and secure with all roads closed to cars so you can safely enjoy running or walking through this 451-acre urban green space. There will be a professional race announcer calling out runners as they cross the finish line and music before and after the event to get you in the groove. A professional photographer will take photos along the course. Photos will be shared with all participants after the race for free!

Blossom Kite Festival
Date: Saturday, March 30, 2024.
Rain Date: Sunday, March 31, 2024. 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Location: Washington Monument
Cost: FREE!

Head to the Washington Monument Grounds for fun activities, music, competitions, and performances. Kite enthusiasts, beginners, families, and friends are all welcome. The Kite Festival will feature a day-long celebration of dynamic traditional Japanese drumming, a showcase of traditional Edo-style kites, choreographed performances and demonstrations by Team KiteLife, Wings Over Washington Kite Club, and other nationally and internationally recognized professional kite fliers and so much more!

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Weekly Meditation Workshop
Date and Time: Monday, February 5, 2024, 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM (Every Monday)
Location: University Student Center, 5th Floor Activity Space. 800 21st St NW.
Cost: FREE! RSVP to event

Join the meditation workshop to uncover the benefits of Falun Dafa for improved well-being and study. Learn exercises and meditation for inner tranquility as you brave through the spring semester! This event is sponsored by the GW Falun Dafa Club who aims to empower its members to incorporate the values of Truthfulness, Compassion, and Forbearance, or in Chinese, 真 (zhen), 善 (shan), and 忍 (ren), in their daily lives.

GW Student Art Club
Date: Second Friday of the month. Feb. 9, Mar. 8, Apr. 12, 2024: 12:00-1:00 PM
Location: GW Textile Museum. 701 21st St NW.
Cost: FREE! For undergraduate and graduate students

By popular demand, in partnership with the GW Textile Museum, the GW Art Therapy Clinic is thrilled to announce a monthly art club for GW students! On the second Friday of the month, join the club for open studio creative time. Bring your art supplies and your creativity for enjoyment and personal artistic exploration.

Friday Evening Tango Class
Date: Friday, February 9, 16, 23, 2024 at 7:30 PM - 9:00 PM
Location District House Dance Studio. 2121 H Street, NW.
Cost: FREE! RSVP to Event

Learn to dance the Argentine tango! It’s the perfect activity for Valentine’s Day. You will learn the tango dance techniques and musicality together. Attend for a chance to meet new people! Feel free to wear whatever is comfortable for you and bring a pair of socks. No dance experience is expected and no partner is required.

DC Chinese Lunar New Year Parade
Date: Sunday, February 11th, 2024. 2:00 PM
Location: DC Chinatown, Between 7th & 8th Streets (Gallery Place Metro Station)
Cost: FREE!

DC Chinatown celebrates the Year of the Dragon! In the lunar calendar, it will be the year 4721! The streets of DC Chinatown will fill with revelers and parade spectators in celebration of the Year of the Dragon. The dynamic community-based parade will include a range of cultural and community performers. The finale will feature a firecracker show in the middle of H Street. Come early for a bite to eat at one of the many nearby eateries and restaurants and then grab your curb-side vantage point to witness the colorful pageantry!

Landscape Tour: Lincoln's Wild Home
Date: Sunday-Saturday, 9:30 AM-4:30 PM.
Location: 140 Rock Creek Church Rd., NW.
Cost: $10 (Includes Lincoln’s Wild Home app, headphones, map, and grounds pass)

In honor of Presidents’ Day, take a self-guided, app-based tour on the grounds of President Lincoln’s Cottage and the Armed Forces Retirement Home. The entire tour covers about one and a half miles total. As you explore Lincoln’s Wild Home, you will be invited to interact with the landscape as he and the generations who lived on this land before him may have been inspired to do.

Black History Month Trivia Night
Date: Wednesday, February 21. 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM
Location: Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library. 901 G Street, NW. East Storefront A & B.
Cost: FREE! No registration is required!

Do you know your Black history? Show off your knowledge and see if you’ll take the crown! Join the Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial Library for trivia night! Teams of 1, 2, or 3 players will tackle a total of 9 topics and 45 questions over 3 rounds. The team with the highest point total at the end of the night will take home a prize!

Washington DC Travel Show
Date: Saturday, February 24, 2024: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM & Sunday, February 25, 2024: 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Location: Washington Convention Center
Cost: Online Advance Tickets: $13

America’s Favorite Travel Show is Back in DC! Discover thousands of the newest vacation options from top destinations around the globe and meet the travel experts on hand. Learn the latest travel tips, trends, and advice in 4 theaters located on the show floor. Meet travel celebrities and take advantage of travel savings, trip giveaways, and exclusive show-only deals.

Ice Skating at the Washington Harbour
Date: January thru February 24, 2024. Dates and hours vary
Location: K St. NW & 30th St. NW.
Cost: Adults $11, Children, Senior, Military $9. Skate rental $7.00

Lace-up your skates and go outdoor ice skating this winter at the Georgetown Waterfront. The Washington Harbour skating rink is the largest outdoor rink in DC, larger than the Rockefeller Center in New York City! Enjoy scenic views of the Potomac River, Kennedy Center, Key Bridge, and historic Georgetown while ice skating. The rink is even more magical at night with twinkling snowflakes and decorations lighting up the rink. It’s perfect for the whole family or a special date night. They offer skate rentals, lessons, and open skating in 90-minute increments.

First Friday ArtWalk Dupont
Date: Friday, January 5, 2024. 6:00 pm-8:00 pm. Continues every first Friday of the month.
Location: Dupont Circle Area
Cost: FREE!

ArtWalk Dupont takes place on the First Friday of each month and features Dupont Circle art galleries, embassies, and cultural centers. The monthly event includes a self-guided gallery walk and live performances. Visitors can start at any participating location and visit the art galleries listed on the map. Come and celebrate the arts throughout the greater Dupont Circle neighborhood.

Sound Health Friday & NSO Coffee Concert
Date: Friday, January 12, 2024. Starts at 9:30 am for coffee and health-inspired activities.
Location: THE REACH, Kennedy Center
Cost: FREE! Registration Required

Attend Sound Health Fridays at The REACH. Arrive at 9:30 am. for coffee, and wander the REACH. At 10:00 am., participate in a Morning Sing, attend a health-inspired talk and performance, or join a wellness-inspired workshop. At 11:30, attend NSO coffee concert, Noseda conducts Wagner: The Ring without Words.

MLK Day of Service – National Park Service (Fee-Free Day)
Date: Monday, January 15, 2024
Sponsor: National Capital Parks – East (NACE)
Cost: FREE! Submit Volunteer Event Interest Form

Participate in a day of service in honor of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. on his birthday. National parks will waive entrance fees for everyone on Monday, January 15, 2024, as the first fee-free day to honor his life and legacy. Places where he made history and of the greater Civil Rights Movement he influenced are preserved in many national parks and local communities. It’s also a day of service when thousands of volunteers participate in service projects across the country, including at national parks. Service opportunities are available throughout the MLK weekend. Check them out.

GW MLK Day of Service and Leadership
Date: Monday, January 15, 2024. 11:00 am-4:00 pm.
Location: Honey W. Nashman Center for Civic Engagement & Public Service. 2300 H. Street NW.
Cost: Free! Register as an Individual or as a Group

Dr. King recognized the power of service. He famously said, "Everyone can be great because everybody can serve." In honor of the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., GW students, faculty, staff, alumni, and DC community members are invited to participate in a day of service, leadership development, and interfaith dialogue.

Metropolitan Washington Restaurant Week
Date: Monday, January 15 – Sunday, January 21, 2024
Location: Greater DC Area
Cost: Lunch/Brunch $25/35. Dinner $40/$55/$65

Treat yourself this January by taking advantage of discount meal prices during Winter Restaurant Week. Many popular restaurants will participate throughout DC, Maryland, and Northern Virginia. This is the perfect time to try a new restaurant or revisit an old favorite.

Walk the DC Peace Trail (Self-guided walking tour)
Location: The United States Institute of Peace (USIP). 2301 Constitution Ave. NW and DC Mall.

The northwest corner of the National Mall could be considered the “War and Peace Corner” of our nation’s capital. It is home to this country’s most famous veterans memorials, which draw millions of visitors each year. The Peace Trail is anchored at USIP, tracing a path to a dozen other key sites bringing a “peace lens” to the experience of visiting the National Mall. The self-guided walking tour or reference guide elevates stories of key figures, institutions, and moments in history that demonstrate America’s enduring commitment to peace. The United States Institute of Peace (USIP) is a national, nonpartisan, independent institute that provides analysis, education, and resources for those working for peace around the world.

Georgetown Glow – Free Light Art Experience
Date: Friday, December 1 – Sunday, January 7, 2023. Nightly 5:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Location: Throughout Georgetown Commercial Districts
Cost: FREE!

Set against the historic backdrop of DC’s oldest neighborhood, Georgetown GLOW is the region’s only free curated outdoor public light art experience. The popular holiday celebration will feature national and international artists and their commissioned works, on display at outdoor locations throughout Georgetown. In addition to the light art installations, GLOW programming will include more than 30 walking tours, a special shopping night, and much more!

District's Holiday Boat Parade
Date: Saturday, December 2, 2023, 6:00-9:00 pm.
Location: District Wharf. 760 Maine Ave. SW.
Cost: FREE!

Celebrate the holidays with this iconic DC event that features over sixty beautifully decorated boats parading along the Washington Channel. This year’s parade will be supporting the Washington Area Fuel Fund. Get into the spirit with ornament decorating by the Recreation Pier. Roast s'mores at the Camp Wharf at the Firepit and visit the lighted 45ft Christmas tree. Skate at the Wharf Ice Rink on the Transit Pier, bring your camera for pictures with Santa, and more!

Winter Festival
Date: Saturday, December 2, 2023. 10:00 am - 4:00 pm. Rain date Sunday, December 3, 2023.
Location: National Arboretum. 2400 R Street NE.
Cost: FREE! Registration is encouraged but not required.

Shop from local vendors and enjoy free holiday-themed activities at the Winter Festival Holiday Market. There will be vendors who specialize in jewelry, home goods, gardening accessories, food, drink, and more including a Christmas tree sale. While at the event, explore the Gotelli Conifer Collection, Camellia Collection, and National Bonsai & Penjing Museum which offer spectacular things to see during the winter months.

Downtown Holiday Market
Date: Thru December 23, 2023, 12:00 pm – 8:00 pm. Daily (Closed Thanksgiving Day and 12/4)
Location: F Street between 7th and 9th Streets NW.
Cost: FREE!

Kick off the holiday season at DC’s beloved outdoor shopping village. The market supports small businesses across the region, welcoming shoppers for a safe, secure, and enhanced shopping experience. This year’s retail lineup will feature more than 70 exhibitors including Black-owned and minority-owned businesses, local food vendors, and live entertainment.

Yoga Under the Stars (GW)
Date: Tuesday, December 12, 2023. 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm.
Location: City View Room. 1957 E Street NW, Top Floor
Cost: FREE! RSVP to the Event.

Join GW Campus Recreation and the Health Promotion & Education office for a yoga class in the City View Room! Often considered GW's best view of DC, the City View Room is an incredible place to prioritize yourself and your body during finals. All attendees will be entered to win a raffle prize. This class will be accessible to all levels.

In the Spirit of Kwanzaa: Every Girl Has a Story
Date: Saturday, December 16, 2023. 2:00 pm & 7:00 pm. Sunday, December 17, 2023. 4:00 pm.
Location: Dance Place. 3225 8th Street NE.
Tickets: Students $20 (General Admission $30, Seniors $25)

Celebrate Kwanzaa and the Black experience through the eyes of the young women of Coyaba Dance Theater. Along with Coyaba’s signature live drumming and dance, various stories will be told that honor and highlight the Seven Principles of the Nquzo Saba: Umoja, Kujichagulia, Ujima, Ujamaa, Nia, Kuumba, and Imani. In the Spirit of Kwanzaa is a holiday festival of heritage and Black culture filled with love, excitement, and tradition.

2023 Annual Hanukkah Party
Date: Tuesday, December 12, 2023. 6:30 – 9:00 pm.
Location: National Museum of American Jewish Military History. 1811 R Street, NW.
Tickets: FREE! Tickets Required.

Join the Annual Hanukkah Party for latkes, jelly doughnuts, gelt and song! Explore the museum while you eat, play games and sing. Learn about the ways Jews in the American military have continued the tradition of the Maccabees. Tour the museum at 6:00 before the party begins at 6:30. Bring your own Hanukkah menorah for a group lighting. They will also be collecting winter clothing to benefit homeless veterans. This event is co-sponsored by Jewish Study Center

The Peace and Carol Ringers
Date: Saturday, December 30, 2023. 6:00 pm.
Location: Kennedy Center Millennium Stage
Cost: FREE! Seating is first come, first served. Limited number of advanced registrations available on a rolling basis.

Under the direction of Tamara Freeman, the Peace and Carol Ringers will perform Songs of the Season. The program will include a variety of sacred and secular music performed on seven octaves of handbells, chimes, and an assortment of other percussion instruments.

Live at the Library! Free Concerts and Performances Every Thursday
Date: Thursday, November 3 - December 18, 2023. Times vary.
Location: Library of Congress. Coolidge Auditorium
Cost: FREE! Registration required.

Check out November performances. See their events calendar for details:

• Rising Star Alto Saxophonist - Lakecia Benjamin (11/2, 8:00-9:30 pm)
• Charly Lowry: Lumbee-Tuscarora Singer and Songwriter, in celebration of Native American Heritage Month (11/9, 12:00-1:00 pm)
• Live at the Library! Shakespeare Everywhere Festival Concert (11/9, 6:30-8:00 pm)
• Richard O'Neill, Viola and Jeremy Denk, Piano (11/20, 8:00-10:00 pm)
• Escher Quartet with Jason Vieaux, Guitar (11/29, 8:00-10:00)

Diwali
Date: Sunday, November 5, 2023. 3:00 pm - 9:30 pm
Location: National Museums of Asian Art
Cost: Free! Advance registration is recommended

Celebrate Diwali, the festival of lights at the National Museums of Asian Art. This is an after-hours event where they light up the museum in celebration of light overcoming darkness. Enjoy food and sweets, watch performances, create crafts, and more. Lights will turn on at sundown (around 5 p.m.) and will be preceded by a traditional blessing called an arti.

Silent Sky
Date: Thursday, November 9, 2023. 7:30 pm (Additional performances: Friday 11/10, Saturday 11/11, Sunday 11/12 @ 2:00pm)
Location: Dorothy Betts Marvin Theatre. 800 21st Street NW.
Cost: Tickets $10 Students/Seniors, $10 General Admission

This compelling production by Lauren Gunderson shines a light on 19th-century astronomer, Henrietta Leavitt. Immerse yourself in this luminous tale that blends history and entertainment.

Museum of Failure
Date: Through November, 2023 (closed Mondays). Duration: 1 hour
Location: Georgetown Park, 3270 M St. NW.
Cost: Student, Senior, Military: $16.50. Regular ticket prices start at $25.

Making mistakes is a fact of life—and that’s not a bad thing. Museum of Failure is here to celebrate that! The museum showcases a collection of failed products and services from around the world. Every item provides unique insight into the risky business of innovation. Let's face it, the majority of innovation projects fail at some point. But that's okay because embracing failure and taking meaningful risks paves the way for real innovation and progress. After all, as Confucius once said: "our greatest glory is not in never failing, but in rising every time we fail."

Sandwich Saturdays - Feeding Homeless Veterans
Sponsored by: United Soldiers and Sailors of America (USASOA)
Date: Saturday, November 25, 2023. 10:30 am - 12:30 pm
Location: 300 New Jersey Ave. NW.
Cost: FREE!

Volunteer to help homeless veterans this fall and winter. Join USASOA to make and distribute sandwiches on Saturday mornings as a part of their HOMELESS AND ELDERLY VETERANS OUTREACH PROGRAM for veterans living on the streets and in transitional housing units. During the winter months, they will also make soup along with sandwiches. USASOA also provides nonperishable food items, toiletries, and clothing to the DC Department of Veterans Affairs Homeless Shelter and Resource Center and the US Vets Transitional Housing unit.

Zoo Lights
Date: Friday, November 24 - December 30, 2023. 5:00 pm- 9:00 pm Thursday – Saturday.
5:00 pm to 8:00 pm on Sundays
Location: Smithsonian’s National Zoo & Conservation Biology Institute. 3001 Connecticut Ave., NW.
Cost: $6.00 per person.

Washington, D.C.’s beloved Smithsonian’s National Zoo holiday tradition is back and brighter than ever! Now in its 15th year, ZooLights will take thousands of visitors into a winter wonderland lit by more than half a million environmentally friendly LED lights and illuminations. Visitors can stroll through immersive lantern displays showing rainforest, grassland, desert, ocean, and polar habitats and the animals that call them home. Live musical performances, delicious treat offerings, and plenty of opportunities for holiday shopping make this special event a dazzling and immersive experience for families and nature aficionados.

GW Paws N’ Relax
Date: Wednesday, October 4, 2023, 2:00-4:00 pm.
Location: USC 3rd Floor Terrace. 800 21^st St. NW.
Cost: FREE! Registration is required.

The adorable therapy pups return in October to GW. Join People Animals Love (PAL) in the USC to rejuvenate with professional therapy pups and enjoy some paws-itivity! Please note, due to a high volume of attendees, there may be a small wait before interacting with the pups.

GW Petting Zoo
Date: Thursday, October 5, 2023, 11:00 am – 1:00 pm.
Location: GW Square 80 (between 21st & 22nd Streets/F & G Streets) 
Cost: Free! Reservation required.

Come visit Squeals on Wheels for a petting zoo. There will be a variety of animals available to cuddle and pet. Don’t miss this special event to lift your spirit and enjoy.

GW Yoga at the Museum
Date: Friday, October 6, 2023. 11:00 am - 12:00 pm. Every first and third Friday during the Fall 2023 semester.
Location: GW Textile Museum. 701 21^st St. NW.
Cost: Free! RSVP to Event

The GW community is invited to join free yoga sessions in the museum every first and third Friday of each month during the fall 2023 semester. In partnership with the Lerner Health and Wellness Center, the sessions take place on the third floor in the gallery under Anne Lindberg’s installation What Color is Divine Light? Yoga mats and stools for all sessions are provided for free by the museum!

Kingman Island Friends & Family Day
Date: Saturday, October 14, 2023. 10:00 am – 2:00 pm.
Location: 575 Oklahoma Ave. NE.
Cost: Free! Registration available

Experience all the amazing activities the island offers including paddling, nature walks, fishing, scavenger hunts, and so much more! Programs include Ask a Ranger, Gone Fishing to Learn Common Fishing Skills, Meadow Exploration, Meet Fresh Water Mussels, Tree Walk, and Sensory Observation Exploration.

Georgetown Fall Market
Date: Saturday-Sunday, October 14 & 15, 2023. 11:00 am to 4:00 pm.
Location: Georgetown Main St. (3217 P St. NW.)
Cost: Free! RSVP Requested

Formerly the widely successful Georgetown French Market, now has become the fall-themed Georgetown Street Market. Enjoy sidewalk shopping, outdoor dining, and fall-themed programming like pumpkin painting, autumnal face painting, live music, and more! RSVP is not necessary, but recommended!

Turkish Festival
Date: Sunday, October 15, 2023. 11:00 am – 6:30 pm.
Location: Pennsylvania Ave, NW (between 3^rd & 6^th Streets)
Cost: Free! 

Celebrate Turkish culture with your friends and family. Festival events include authentic Turkish cuisine, live music, folk dancing performances and workshops, Turkish bazaar, coffeehouse, fortune telling, cultural activities, a tea house and a shadow theater and much more!

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DC Jazz Festival at the Wharf
Date: Saturday, September 2, 2023.
Time: 12:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Location: The Wharf, 1001 7th Street SW.
Cost: General Admission Standing tickets: $20 + fees

DC JazzFest celebrates all things jazz over Labor Day weekend. Head to The Wharf for a star-studded lineup on multiple outdoor stages. Take time to enjoy the sights and sounds on the DC waterfront!

America Meditates - Free Meditation Sessions (Every Tuesday & Thursday)
Date: Thursday, September 7 thru Thursday, September 28, 2023
Time: 6:00 pm -7:00 pm
Location: Meridian Hill Park, W Street, NW.
Cost: FREE! Reservation required

Take a break from the hustle and bustle of daily life and find your inner peace in the heart of the city. Mediation sessions are held every Tuesday and Thursday, providing you with the perfect opportunity to unwind and rejuvenate. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced meditator, everyone is welcome to participate. At the park’s serene outdoor location, surrounded by lush greenery and tranquil vibes, you'll learn various meditation techniques to help calm your mind, reduce stress, and enhance your overall well-being.

The World is Falling Apart and I’m Dying Inside! - An Evening of Standup Comedy & Mental Health
Sponsor: GW Student Life
Date: Thursday, September 14, 2023. 8:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Location: GW USC First Floor Betts Auditorium. 800 21st St. NW.
Cost: FREE! RSVP to Event

Join standup comic, author, and mental health specialist Joshua Rivedal and GW Late Night for an evening of comedy and mental health. Rivedal will start with stand-up comedy and transition into sharing his personal experience with mental health. There will be food provided! The night will end with a Q&A.

H Street Festival
Date: Saturday, September 16, 2023. 12:00 pm to 7:00 pm
Location: H Street NE, Between 3rd & 15th Streets
Costs: FREE! Reserve your tickets

H Street Festival is one of the most anticipated and highly attended single-day festivals in DC.  The festival is 11 blocks long and has 14 staging areas that are diversely themed and programmed to target different segments of audiences.  The staging areas feature music of different genres, dance, youth-based performances, fashion, heritage arts, poetry, and many more.

Friday Night Full Moon Walk: Georgetown Waterfront and Potomac River
Hosted by Washington, DC History & Culture, Robert Kelleman
Date: Friday, September 29 · 6:15 pm - 9:00 pm
Location: Foggy Bottom-GWU 2301 I Street, NW.
Cost: FREE! Tickets Required

Washington DC's Georgetown waterfront and Potomac River are spectacular in the evening, and even more so during a full moon. With the September full moon falling on a Friday/Saturday, enjoy a pleasant evening walk with friendly people. The walk will start and end at the Foggy Bottom-GWU Metro and cover approximately 2.5 miles past several noteworthy points, with several breaks along the way. This event is more of a walk than a guided tour - although some brief information on the sites we’re visiting may be provided.

World Culture Festival - US Edition
Date: Friday, September 29 – Saturday, October 1, 2023
Location: DC National Mall
Cost: FREE!  RSVP for free passes

World Culture Festival is coming to the National Mall in DC.  Renew, groove, dance, sing, and connect with millions of people who long for more unity and less division. Nourish your heart, mind, and body with inspiration, morning yoga, meditation, and food from all traditions.

Check out Healthy Living @ Himmelfarb’s May calendar to discover a variety of activities both indoors and outdoors.

Smithsonian Craft Show
Dates & Times: Thursday, May 4 - Saturday, May 6, 2023: 10:30 am  - 5:30 pm
                              Sunday, May 7, 2023: 11:00 am - 5:00 pm
Location: National Building Museum. 401 F Street, NW.

Smithsonian Craft Show celebrates the American spirit in craft and design. See and buy hand-crafted works from leading contemporary artists, including an outstanding selection of Native American and indigenous works. Also on display are pieces from this year’s Smithsonian Visionary Award and Delphi Award winners. Other special events include an online auction, panel discussion, and more

Dumbarton Oaks Gardens
Date: Daily ticket allows entry anytime between 2:00 pm - 5:30 pm
Location: 3101 R Street, NW
Cost: Tickets: $7.00 + fees (anyone over 2 years requires a ticket)

Designed by renowned landscape gardener Beatrix Farrand, Dumbarton Oaks Gardens is an oasis within the city. Take a break to explore sixteen acres of terraced gardens, vistas, orchards, kitchen gardens, and a vast wilderness of meadows and wooded pathways. A great way to unwind and recharge.

Indoor and Container Gardening 101
Date: Saturday, May 13, 2023
Time: 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Location: Old City Market and Oven. 522 K Street, NW
Cost: Class only: $10 + fees. Class with planter to take home: $20 + fees

Join the farmers of Cultivate the City to learn how to bring the outdoors inside with container gardening. Container gardens are simple to create and easy to maintain. Apply a few basic principles and even first-time gardeners can bloom. Learn the basics of indoor gardening and how to make a sub-irrigated planter for watering when you go on vacation!

National Memorial Day Parade
Date: Monday, May 29, 2023
Time: 2:00 pm -  4:00 pm
Location: Parade Route - Constitution Ave. from 7th - 17th Street, NW
Cost: Free

The National Memorial Day Parade returns LIVE to Constitution Avenue this Memorial Day. Join the celebration in our nation’s capital as we honor the service and sacrifice of generations of Americans.

Find more information on all activities on Healthy Living @ Himmelfarb’s May calendar!