On February 2 in France, La Chandeleur or “Crêpe Day” is celebrated with food and games. Alliance Française de Washington and Hillwood invite families to celebrate this holiday in festive French fashion by eating cr...
First Round: Friday, February 18, at 7 p.m.
Final Round: Saturday, February 19, at 3 p.m.
Talented student instrumentalists and singers from throughout the university compete to perform with the American University Symphony Orchestra...
In an era of dramatic and rapidly accelerating change, where everything from the way tickets are sold to the definition of “art” is under reconsideration and transformation, it's time for a public discussion of the Future of the Arts...
Broadly Speaking: Working Across Disciplines brings together four artists whose interests and creative work transcend the tradition of working in a single medium. These dynamic individuals pursue their creative ideas by exploring multiple...
Kids@Katzen: The Photographic Life
Saturday, January 28¬–Tuesday, February 28
Photographs by Kids@Katzen participants inspired by the exhibitions Re-viewing Documentary: The Photographic Life of Louise Rosskam and Wayne Barrar: An...
Artist Camilla Younger leads a workshop on scrapbooking memories. Remember to bring in your favorite photographs to be photocopied. Also bring fabric, yarn, ribbons, or other favorite materials.
Discover the secrets embedded in a photo and celebrate memory through collage. In a world with so much is manufactured for us redefine your greetings with a personal touch while learning basic collage techniques that will transform your Hallmark...
Dance the night away at our Family Sock-Hop as we turn back the clock, and groove to the tunes of some of history's best dance crazes. Pizza and drinks are provided to make sure you have that energy to rock your socks off!
Press, stamp, and rub to make an artistic impression during this printmaking family day. Artists from George Mason University will demonstrate a variety of printing techniques to visitors, who can then visit the workshop tables to create a print...
There is something puzzling about the new boy at school. Instead of a backpack, Ikarus Jackson has a feathery white set of wings and can fly. To get away from the kids who are taunting him for his uniquely feathered look, Ikarus soars through the...
All Points West is a chamber collective of DC musicians whose mission is to make classical music accessible and exciting for their community. APW strives to break free from the constraints of the traditional concert hall, engaging young audiences...
Come to your National Cathedral for "King in our Midst," celebrating the legacy of Dr. King where he delivered his final Sunday sermon.
Featured performers for 2012 include the Malcolm X Dancers & Drummers, managed by...
The L. Ron Hubbard House in Washington, DC is the landmark location of the first Church of Scientology in the world. Here, the prolific American writer, explorer, and founder of Scientology, L. Ron Hubbard, trained students,...
Princess Bluerose is a gnome living deep in the Norwegian mountains with her small community. They are responsible for making the transition between day and night. This moment, the magic hour, depends on the magic silver that only these gnomes...
In celebration of its 40th anniversary, the Capitol Hill Arts Workshop (CHAW) hosts 40 free events in 40 days running January 4 through February 12, 2012 at 545 7th Street, SE. The 40 events explore how art continually engages, inspires, informs...
Creatures from around the globe come to life as we make masks and learn how to use them (combined with other puppets) to create a short play.
In the cold of January, things will be warm at The Textile Museum as we celebrate the many arts and cultures of Africa at the third annual TM Mid-Winter Family Festival...
Italians in Washington, DC (Italians in DC or IDC) is a non-profit association that was born out of a Facebook group created in February 2009. Since then, IDC has become a large network of Italians who live, work, study, or do research in the DC...
Attend this family-friendly program that celebrates the seven days of Kwanzaa through a variety of performances, hands-on activities, and crafts. Join Culture Kingdom Kids for fun and educational activities that include interactive music, drama,...
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