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.
Join Mayor Bowser, DPR, and thousands of fellow DC residents for the 11th annual FITDC Fresh Start 5K!
“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.
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.
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.
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
Join us for an meaningful art exibition 'Ni La Muerte Nos Separa' en La Cosecha to celebrate Dia De Los Muertos!
hip-hop hits with you as the star! Every first Sunday at Wild Days (Eaton DC)
This year marks the 15th Anniversary of Story District's Top Shelf, a show that began as a way to recognize great talent, showcase storytelling at its best, and bring our community together to celebrate the year.
Join us for Autumn Vignettes: A Season of Short Films, a cozy evening of cinematic gems celebrating the beauty of fall.
Get ready for a day of fun and creativity at Freestyle Family Fun Day, hosted at the Atlas Performing Arts Center in collaboration with Elements Dance Company. Families can enjoy dance performances, interactive games, freestyle dance contests with prizes, and a DJ spinning great tunes. There’s something for everyone, including a coloring and art station to spark creativity. Don’t miss out on this exciting event for the whole family!
Reading Rhythms is coming to D.C.! Our Washington Chapter is hosting a reading party! Expect mindful time to yourself, space to intentionally connect with other kind humans, and (of course) getting through that book you’ve been itching to read.
Washington, DC's Mayor Muriel Bowser and the Mayor’s Office of LGBTQ Affairs are proud to present the 37th Annual 17th Street High Heel Race
Get ready to ignite the night at Home Rule Music Festival – Part 2, set to unfold on Saturday, October 26, 2024, amidst the scenic autumn backdrop of Alethia Tanner Park.
The Breakfast of Champions is an annual celebration of donors and most impactful in-kind donors to Words Beats & Life.
Join the DC History Center for a screening of the new film Las Muertes Mas Bellas Del Mundo, followed by a discussion with the filmmakers.
Today, Washington, DC is home to over 200,000 Salvadorans. How did this population come to live in DC? What has building community looked like in the region? And how have Salvadoran immigrants in turn shaped the city?
Black Tattoo Anthology Black Tattoo Culture Con: The Creatives' Cookout, where we celebrate the rich tapestry of Black artistry and culture through tattoos, music, and vibrant community experiences. This unique festival brings together artists, enthusiasts, and supporters for an unforgettable three-day event filled with creativity, inspiration, and fun.
