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Gardens by the Bay is an ambitious project set to transform Singapore into one of the greenest cities on earth. The jewel-in-the-crown is the largest waterfront garden on the equator […]
The Chocolate Case follows the incredible journey of three Dutch journalists, who tried to persuade large corporations to end the use of child labour in the chocolate industry, but when […]
Moe Berg Work-In-Progress Screening during the Washington Jewish Film Festival Aviva Kempner is a longtime Forest Hills resident and documentary filmmaker. Get a sneak peak at her latest work during a screening and panel discussion at 11 a.m. Sunday, May 6th at the DCJCC. Morris “Moe” Berg was an enigmatic major league baseball player who […]
Bring pajamas, pillows and blankets, and enjoy a selection of award-winning, family-friendly short films at Hillwood Estate. Learn more at https://www.hillwoodmuseum.org/events/pajama-party-movie-night-knights-dragons-and-magical-monsters
Dress in costume and bring a picnic for a screening of the film Marie Antoinette at Hillwood Estate. Learn more at https://www.hillwoodmuseum.org/events/divas-outdoors-presents-marie-antoinette
“Justice!” is the theme of the 2nd Annual UDC Firebird Film Festival beginning October 29 through November 4, 2018 at the University of the District of Columbia. This year’s line-up includes a remarkable collection of both fiction and documentary films, which tackle some of the most compelling human and civil rights concerns of our times. […]
The Avalon’s spring benefit — a night of food, film and conversation — will explore the hidden history of women working in film with special guest Alicia Malone. Learn more […]
Picnic, movie and costume contest on the Lunar Lawn at Hillwood. Learn more and purchase tickets at https://www.hillwoodmuseum.org/events/divas-outdoors-presents-bye-bye-birdie
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 […]
The legendary vibraphonist Lennie Cuje has been a fixture on the jazz scene for over 60 years. International Musician notes that he “has experienced life on a grand scale — […]
The Austrian Cultural Forum Washington presents as part of the 2019 series the film STYX by Austrian director Wolfgang Fischer, followed by a panel discussion. Learn more at https://acfdc.org/events-2019/films-across-borders-styx
JAZZforum presents a screening of George Schuller’s recently produced film The Modern Jazz Quartet: From Residency to Legacy. The drummer, composer/arranger, producer and director of the film George Schuller will […]
Monday Movie Docs @ Levine allows you to gather with fellow music lovers to watch and discuss some of the most beloved music documentaries (in all genres) ever produced - […]
The mission of the Firebird Film Festival is to be innovative educationally and to encourage social, cultural, economic and political awareness among the UDC student body and D.C. community. The […]
A feature film is presented by the Czech Republic as part of Kids Euro Festival. Learn more at https://www.hillwoodmuseum.org/events/kids-euro-festival-fairy-tales-emma