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Mark your calendars for one of the most fun events of the year -- the Murch Fall Fair on October 5 from 12 - 4 PM. Held on the Murch playground, the Fall Fair has something for everyone: 4 bounce houses - hair coloring & body art - dunk tank - used book sale - […]
Calvert Woodley will host best-selling author Allan Topol, for a book signing Saturday, October 5th from 12-4pm. They'll have copies of his new book, The Washington Operator, for sale, along […]
An interactive afternoon of music at the Levine school with Wolf Trap teaching artist Mary Gresock. Learn more at https://www.levinemusic.org/performance/events-calendar/event/1938
October 5, 7:30 p.m.: Summer triangle is directly overhead; First Quarter Moon 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 […]
Pick up some of the trash that has accumulated in and around the playground, then reward yourself with coffee and treats provided by the new Friends of Forest Hills Playground board members. Meet them, share your ideas and learn some of theirs.
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
Visit friendsofpeircemill.org for information on special tours and events including: Heritage Day Join us for some traditional fun for all ages: –Learn about West-African kente cloth weaving and watch a […]
This floral design workshop features a show-stopping vase inspired by contemporary ceramic artist Bouke de Vries’s War and Pieces, on display in the Hillwood mansion dining room. Learn more at register at https://www.hillwoodmuseum.org/events/war-and-pieces-floral-workshop
Tie on an apron, roll up your sleeves, and learn from a Sfoglina how to make a variety of traditional Italian pastas. Learn more and register at https://www.sfoglinadc.com/shop
A performance by a quartet of cellists that showcases the evolution of the cello, from the early instruments used by Leonardo Da Vinci to the instrument we now know and […]
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 […]
Preview night for the Nicole Crowder Upholstery pop-up shop at 4340 Connecticut Avenue in Van Ness. Food, wine, local makers & shopping. Don't miss: Van Ness Designer Nicole Crowder Upholstery Pop-UP Preview Van Ness Farmers Market's very own Frères Branchiaux Candle Co. Van Ness small biz Sweet Evelyn's baked treats Van Ness Holiday Popup's Bethany […]
Lecture and reception with Richard L. Trumka, President, AFL-CIO at the UDC law school. Learn more and register at https://www.law.udc.edu/event/RauhLecture2019
Austrian trumpet gem Franz Hackl, who is a fixture of New York’s jazz scene, assembles for this special occasion three fellow Austrian musicians and a piano virtuoso from the US. […]