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The UDC Art Program is hosting the reception for "CURRENT: Artwork by UDC Art Program Faculty" Tuesday, September 5th from 6:30 - 8:00 PM. The show features paintings, sculptures, photographs, and designs by professors teaching in the UDC Art Program. The exhibit will be in Gallery 42: Building 42, room A-12 and run until September […]
The Van Ness Main Street Design Committee has selected three finalists for the Van Ness Public Art and Wayfinding project. The artists/artist teams will meet with the Van Ness community on Saturday, September 9th from 10am to Noon at WAMU (4401 Connecticut Avenue). The purpose of this gathering is to let the artists know your […]
An open house featuring a CD release concert of Levine's latest CD, sample classes, and an opportunity to meet the First Music faculty. Learn more at http://www.levinemusic.org/performance/events-calendar/event/1505
Connect with other LGBT families in Hillwood's urban oasis at this family celebration. Tickets: $5 in advance, $18 day-of, children under age 18 free Learn more at https://www.hillwoodmuseum.org/events/family-picnic-partnership-rainbow-families
The Upper Northwest Knitters invite you to knit and lunch at Laliguras on Sunday, September 10th from noon to 2 p.m. Bring your knitting! Or, if you’re not a knitter and would like to learn, supplies will be on hand. Email [email protected] for more information. Read more about the knitters.
Performing for the seventh year at Hillwood, Not What You Think presents pop, light jazz, and folk songs. The members of this twelve-person a cappella ensemble share a core belief that, as gay men and lesbians singing together, they have an opportunity and responsibility to effect change and to open hearts and minds. Not What […]
The Long Game: Why the 1957 Civil Rights Act Still Matters Today (Moved to UDC Auditorium at the end of Windom St., NW, 1 block north of the Van Ness Metro Station) UDC David A. Clarke School of Law and The Leadership Conference on Civil and Human Rights will proudly co-sponsor an afternoon panel discussion on […]
JAZZforum partners with DC Jazz Festival to present a film screening of MBowie and The Blast's: "You Haven't Done Nothin'." The film is a multimedia performance that through vibrant vocal & instrumental music explores themes of social justice and oppression. A panel discussion will follow the screening featuring Musical Director Michael Bowie, Lead Videographer Adili […]
Thursday, September 14, 21 and 28, 10:30-11:15 a.m. Explore a new room in the mansion at Hillwood each week of this three-part series through make believe, art projects, and imaginative play. Series: $30 per child (age 2-5) with one accompanying adult, $25 member child; Single class: $12 per child, $10 member child, $18 additional adults. […]
Speaker Howard Vincent Kurtz, Hillwood’s associate curator of costumes and textiles, will discuss Marjorie Merriweather Post's relationship with fashion designer Oldric Royce. Learn more at https://www.hillwoodmuseum.org/events/fashion-designer-and-his-ideal-client
Exploring the Sky is an informal program that for over sixty years has offered monthly opportunities for anyone in the Washington area to see the stars and planets through telescopes from a location within the District of Columbia. Sessions are held in Rock Creek Park, in the field just south of the intersection of Military […]
Enjoy dozens of craft beers, giveaways for your dog, live music, and local food trucks in the Calvert Woodley parking lot from 5pm to 8pm. Part of the proceeds will […]
Pianist and UDC Jazz Studies Director Allyn Johnson presents an up close and personal session of conversation and performance featuring saxophonist, composer/arranger and band leader Anthony Nelson. Learn more at […]
You are cordially invited to the “UDC Firebird Film Festival” beginning September 18 through September 23. All of the films are free and will be shown in the UDC Student Center, located at 4200 Connecticut Ave. NW, and each will be followed by a moderated discussion to explore the cultural, historical and social issues presented […]
The Upper Northwest Knitters meet at the Tenleytown Library twice each month. Free to all comers - and the organizers bring supplies so people new to the craft can try it out. More information at maryknit.com and read more about the Upper Northwest Knitters here.
ANC 3F meets on the third Tuesday of each month. Find agendas, meeting locations and other information at anc3f.com.
You are cordially invited to the “UDC Firebird Film Festival” beginning September 18 through September 23. All of the films are free and will be shown in the UDC Student Center, located at 4200 Connecticut Ave. NW, and each will be followed by a moderated discussion to explore the cultural, historical and social issues presented […]
The 2017 CAUSES Urban Agriculture & Vertical Farming Summit welcomes the Association for Vertical Farming and others to share success stories in urban agriculture. The summit will be held on September 21st and bring a rich array of private sector companies, public sector institutions, non-profit organizations, research institutions and other interested parties to the Van […]
You are cordially invited to the “UDC Firebird Film Festival” beginning September 18 through September 23. All of the films are free and will be shown in the UDC Student […]
Live music during dinner at Terasol on Friday evenings. See the performance schedule at http://www.terasolartisans.com/Events.html
You are cordially invited to the “UDC Firebird Film Festival” beginning September 18 through September 23. All of the films are free and will be shown in the UDC Student […]
You are cordially invited to the “UDC Firebird Film Festival” beginning September 18 through September 23. All of the films are free and will be shown in the UDC Student […]
Volunteers will help remove invasive plants from the trees and the ground in the eastern section of Melvin Hazen Park, a section of Rock Creek Park. Learn more at http://www.rockcreekconservancy.org/what-we-do/upcoming-events/2017-invasive-plant-removal-melvin-hazen-east-9-24-2017
Join the Ward 3 Democrats for a panel discussion organized by the Transportation and Environment Task Force, "Leading the Way on Climate Change: A Green Investment Fund, Carbon Tax and Public Bank." Panelists: - Mary Cheh, Councilmember Ward 3 - Sarah Dougherty, Green Finance Manager, Natural Resources Defense Council - Larry Martin, Advisor, DC Public […]
In this dazzlingly-illustrated lecture, visiting scholar Caroline de Guitaut will examine famous diamonds owned by British royals, especially those acquired by monarchs from George IV to Queen Elizabeth II. These personal jewels include many which are still regularly worn by The Queen today. $20/ $10 member/ $7 student Learn more at https://www.hillwoodmuseum.org/events/royal-diamonds
Flourish Studios creates custom floral arrangements using locally-sourced blossoms; they'll be on site at Soapstone Market from 10am-2pm. Learn more at https://www.facebook.com/events/279392342555493/?acontext=%7B%22source%22%3A5%2C%22page_id_source%22%3A1147776755294010%2C%22action_history%22%3A%2C%22has_source%22%3Atrue%7D