|  | |  | Now introducing the Affiliate spotlight of the week
We told you we were listening! Starting next week, we will profile an Affiliate in this section right here! Interested Affiliates can email us with your logo and 300-character description. | |  |  | Georgetown War of 1812 Walking Tour Visit and view areas of Georgetown this Saturday for a tour de force of the area during the Second Revoluntionary War. Tour includes a visit to the Dumbarton House and will end at the Francis Scott Key Park. |  | National Musuem of the US Navy Family Day Join the National Museum of the US Navy at the Washington Navy Yard on August 24 to commemorate the Battle of Bladensburg and the burning of the Navy Yard. Then, head to the museum for fun activities, and a memorial wreath laying at the Navy Memorial Plaza at 4pm. |  | Dolley Day at Dumbarton House Take a trip back in time to August 24, 1814 when the Britsh marched toward Washington and Dolley was preparing for a party. This Sunday at the Dumbarton House, make your own ice cream, play games and sample Dolley cake! |  | Flee the British 5k Run This Sunday at the Historic Congressional Cemetery, chase Dolley as she rescues the famed protrait of George Washington from the flames. Don't miss this historic 5k. Register now and click here to learn more about the 2k kids fun run! |  | War of 1812 Open House at Decatur House The White House Historical Association invites you this Sunday! Take part in War of 1812 trivia, arts & crafts, costume photo ops, and more! Click here to see the full schedule of events. |  | Washington is Burning! August 1814 Join Washington Walks for a two-part event on Sunday! Follow the path of the Britsh and learn about the incredible story of the Nation's Capital. For more information, click here. | |  Thursday, August 21
Open House —Public Installation: 'Perspectives: Chiharu Shiota'
Arthur M. Sackler Gallery Discussion — Bonnard vs. Matisse
The Phillips Collection Film — Silent Films with DCPL: All Night
Hill Center at the Old Naval Hospital Performance — The Morrison Brother. modern country/rock
United States Botanic Garden Social — History & Hops
Heurich House Museum
Friday, August 22
After Hours — Smithsonian Sleepover at NMNH
National Museum of Natural History
After Hours/Social — Art After Dark
Art Museum of the Americas Theater — The Winter's Tale
Shakespeare Theatre Company
Saturday, August 23
Performance — Trillectro Music Festival @ RFK Stadium
Events DC Performance — Metro Mambo Summer Edition: The Revolution was Televised
Anacostia Community Museum
Open House/Exhibit — CANstruction®
National Building Museum
Open House – Free Summer Saturdays
Corcoran Gallery of Art
Sunday, August 24
Performance — Peacherine Ragtime Society Orchestra
John F. Kennedy Center Commemoration — Memorial Wreath Laying at Navy Memorial Plaza
US Navy Memorial Foundation and Naval Heritage Center
Monday, August 25
Social — Jouons! French Game Night!
Alliance Française de Washington
Tuesday, August 26
Tour – Guided Garden Tour: Historic and Growing
Tudor Place Discussion — Women's History on the Horizon: the Centinnial of Women's Suffrage
The National Archives Wednesday, August 27
Film — Watermark
National Gallery of Art
Gallery Talk – La Petite Mort
National Museum of Women in the Arts Film — Above All Else
DC Environmental Film Festival Exhibition — ApocalyptiCAT
Goethe Institut Performance — Wednesday Open Mic hosted by Dwayne B
Busboys and Poets |
