Fibers of Our Culture by the African American Fiber Arts Guild and solo artist show, Botanica: Art of the Possible by photographer Larry O’Reilly.
See how documentary photography transformed during the 1970s.
Learn about some of the most celebrated Haitian artists of the 20th century.
Experience the vibrant creativity of Washington, DC at the Touchstone Gallery’s latest exhibition, showcasing works from 51 influential local artists.
Words Beats & Life / Busboys and Poets Present, Slamtastic! This is the place for teen poets and spoken word artist to compete!
hip-hop hits with you as the star! Every first Sunday at Wild Days (Eaton DC)
Join us for a Black History Month Wikipedia edit-a-thon presented with support from Wikimedia DC.
Join ACM after dark for the first after dark installment of 2025
93 Fragments organized by DC-based artist Mojdeh Rezaeipour (they/she) and hosted by GW’s Corcoran School of the Arts & Design in Gallery 1 at the Flagg Building from November 14, 2024–February 15, 2025. The project includes a group exhibition and a series of programs that bring together the creative practices and methodologies of sixteen artists, writers, and thinkers from all over the world who are in direct conversation with materials of cultural heritage. Engaging themes of restitution, reclamation, transmutation, and talismanic connection, 93 Fragments proposes a radical reimagining of stewardship that aims to transform a museum-like showcase of preserved objects and artworks into a space of revolutionary and liberatory potential.
Come out and join us for an evening of fun, good vibes, games, and music. Everybody get your roll on! Stop by and play games all while enjoying food, good company, and good skaters. Let’s test your skating skills while grooving to music! Parents are welcomed to skate join the fun.
The DMV’s first Vietnamese American art exhibition, celebrating 50 years of resilience and featuring visual art, poetry, zines and music.
Please join us at Hill Center on Wednesday January 15th from 6:30pm-8:30pm for an Opening Reception showcasing new exhibits from amazing local artists all across DC, Maryland and Virginia.
Celebrate the written word with us at Shaw's Tavern featuring Louis Bayard and other local writers!
VPAC's WordPlay is a monthly event for creatives of all disciplines who wish to test out excerpts of their work in front of a live audience. All are welcome: theater makers, poets, comics, writers, musicians, filmmakers, you name it. The only criterion is that it is your original work. Each artist will be given up to 15 minutes of time to share whatever they are working on.
“Girls Rock! DC” fosters a supportive, inclusive, and equitable space that centers girls and non-binary youth, especially Black and Brown youth. Their unique approach to music education — through a social justice and equity lens — allows DC’s young folks to build community and explore their passion for social change through after-school programs, workshops, and camps.
Join Mayor Bowser, DPR, and thousands of fellow DC residents for the 11th annual FITDC Fresh Start 5K!
Make your own holiday cards and bookmarks. Each Family Day includes a creative activity, connections to Library of Congress collections, a chance to talk to staff experts, and a guide to using Library resources at home.
Join us for a holiday movie marathon!
Come watch your favorite festive films with us and get into the holiday spirit. It's the perfect way to relax and enjoy some seasonal cheer!
Our popular annual holiday display “Season’s Greenings” features model trains in the gated outdoor gardens, festive lights throughout the Garden, and the poinsettias, holiday decor, and D.C. landmarks made from plants inside the Conservatory.
Get ready to experience a magical Winter Wonderland & Holiday Skate with festive decorations, roller skating, and holiday cheer!
Enjoy holiday favorites performed by musicians from the National Symphony Orchestra.
Come celebrate 16 years of rocking out with Girls Rock! DC at our Sweet 16 Dance Party at Jackie Lee's!
Celebrate the season with music, games, and festive fun for the whole family DOWNTOWN.
Mistletoe Mingle: Unwrap Romance This Holiday Season. Enjoy holiday cheer, live music, elevated treats, and holiday crafting!
Join us for a morning of painting and sipping on delicious hot cocoa at Paint & Cocoa! Free for kids!!
Join Mayor Muriel Bowser and the Department of Aging and Community Living for the Mayor's 26th Annual Senior Holiday Celebration!
An artist talk related to DC Art Now 2024 , an annual exhibition by DCCAH of selected work by finalists for the FY25 Art Bank Program grant
Words Beats & Life will host the awe-inspiring return of Juste Debout to the United States.
Mistletoe Mingle: Unwrap Romance This Holiday Season. Enjoy holiday cheer, live music, elevated treats, and holiday crafting!
Outerloop, Lud Roes, Ari Voxx, and Chyna: Get ready for a one of a kind night as these four awesome local artists perform covers of Girls Rock! DC Summer Campers’ original songs alongside their own hits!
Join us for Cousins Day Comedy, featuring top DC comedians, during Happy Hour
Join us for an exciting artist talk with Murjoni Merriweather about her work, process, and her new exhibition in the Mobile Art Gallery.
The DowntownDC Business Improvement District (BID) presents the beloved DowntownDC Holiday Market in the Penn Quarter-Chinatown neighborhood in Downtown Washington D.C.
To celebrate 20 jubilant years, the holiday market will be more festive than ever before!
Join MOWPI for a Well Women Workshop with a presentation on healthy eating.
Join us for three days of art and culture. Umbrella Art Fair 2024 will feature works by over 100 artists from the DMV and beyond.
Join us for Levity for Lebanon. It's getting harder and harder to laugh, yet we have to be resilient so we can help our community
A unique film festival celebrating Black filmmakers rooted in the HBCU culture at Howard University in Washington, D.C. November 8-10, 2024
