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Enjoy summer evenings at Hillwood, complete with dinner at the new Merriweather Café and documentary films that dig deep in the world of America’s most fascinating photojournalists. June 18: Harry […]
Indulge your inner Francophile with French amusements from the 1700s in celebration of Bastille Day and Hillwood's French decorative arts collection. Learn more and buy tickets at https://www.hillwoodmuseum.org/events/french-festival
Tanabata, the Japanese Star Festival, celebrates the legend of Orihime, the weaver princess, and Hikoboshi, the herder, lovers separated by the Milky Way who are allowed to meet just once […]
Neighbor David Cohen's bird photos are on display at the Glen Echo Labor Day Art Show. The show begins with a public opening reception on Friday, August 30, from 7:30 […]
Thirty of the top middle school scientists in the country compete in the Broadcom MASTERS, the nation's most prestigious Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) competition for middle school students. […]
Preview Hillwood's special exhibition The Porcelain Flowers of Vladimir Kanevsky, explore the magic of Hillwood, and bid on choice items in the online auction. Learn more and buy tickets at https://www.hillwoodmuseum.org/events/midnight-garden
Van Ness Main Street's Art All Night 2021 will be an evening filled with local music, dance, performance, art and community all along Connecticut Ave in Van Ness, Forest Hills and Wakefield. Details: https://www.vannessmainstreet.org/art-all-night-2021.html
Art All Night celebrates the visual and performing arts, showcasing the diverse talents of our city’s creative community. Public and private spaces throughout the Tenleytown business district transform into pop-up galleries and performance stages for an evening of art in all its forms. Details: https://tenleytownmainstreet.org/event/art-all-night/
Experience autumn in the evening at Hillwood. Members will enjoy a reception of light hors d'oeuvres and libations, and see the current exhibitions on view. Learn more at https://hillwoodmuseum.org/events/fall-garden-party
Take a virtual tou of Hillwood’s elaborate Christmas trees and soak in their layered details with Ami Wilber, event and décor designer. Learn more at https://hillwoodmuseum.org/events/virtual-holiday-decor-tour
Hillwood hosts a Valentine's celebration to preview the special exhibition The Luxury of Clay: Porcelain Past and Present — with an open bar, food and silent auction. Learn more and buy tickets at https://hillwoodmuseum.org/events/through-fire
Van Ness Main Street's Art All Night 2022 will be an evening filled with local music, dance, film, art and community all along Connecticut Ave in Van Ness, Forest Hills and Wakefield. Learn more about being a performer, exhibitor or volunteer at vannessmainstreet.org/art-all-night-2022
Events DC and Cultural Tourism DC's Around the World Embassy Tour will take place Saturday, May 6 from 10:00 am to 4:30 pm. Traverse the globe with unique food, art, […]
On Saturday, May 13th, the European Union and its Embassies open their doors to the public for a day of culture, food, music, and more. Visit the EU Open House […]
Saturday, May 4th is Passport DC's Around the World tour of local embassies (10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.). The neighborhood embassies hosting open houses on May 4th include Bangladesh, China […]