Culture Communiqué: April 22 to April 28

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		The Mexican Cultural Institute of DC at 2829 16th St NW presents ongoing cultural programs throughout the year. Estabished in 1990, the institute develops cultural planning in partnership with many institutions in the nation's capital. Architects Nathan Wyeth and George A. Fuller who designed the West Wing of the White House designed the mansion building, which served as a guest house for visiting dignitaries. In 1921, the Mexican government purchased the building to house the Embassy of Mexico. For more information and guided tours call 202-728-1628.

	Open House: Celebrate Earth Day On April 22 at the U.S. Botanic Garden learn the ways you can make the planet a healthier place and become an active steward of the plants that support life on earth. Enjoy engaging hands-on activities and meet with representatives of environmental organizations from throughout the region.
	Ibero-American Fim Showcase The 2016 Ibero-American Film Festival offers a selection of wonderful, new and interesting films. The showcase last through May 11. This year, all films are presented at the Movie Theatre of the Embassy of Colombia and is free admission, first come, first seated. An RSVP is required to attend.

Friday, April 22

Event - Macaron Tasting
Alliance Française de DC

Event - Surveillance 101 With FBI Legend Eric O'Neill
International Spy Museum

Theater - All The Way
Arena Stage

Lecture - Kwame Ture (aka Stokley Carmichael)
Anacostia Community Museum

Event - Friday ARTnights: Crafts & Craft Beer
Capitol Hill Arts Workshop

Saturday, April 23

Event - Sufi Dance with Karim Nagi
National Museum of African Art

Screening - Banat
Landmark's E Street Cinema

Sunday, April 24

Screening - Seeing Red Film Series: Johnny Guitar
Hill Center at the Old Naval Hospital

Exhibit - Rimer Cardillo: A Journey to Ombú Bellaumbra
Art Museum of the Americas

Event - The Thief Who Stole My Heart: The Material Life of Sacred Bronzes in Chola India, c. 850-1280
National Gallery of Art

Monday, April 25

Event - The Bad-Ass Librarians of Timbuktu: And Their Race to Save the World's Most Precious Manuscripts
National Archives

Event - Art in the Anthropocene
National Museum of Natural History

Lecture - Luminous Landscapes: Photographs by Alan Ward

National Building Museum

Tuesday, April 26

Concert - Chamber Concert by the Friday Morning Music Club
Dumbarton

Wednesday, April 27

Event - History on Foot: Detective James McDevitt
Ford's Theatre

Thursday, April 28

Exhibit - American by Belief
President Lincoln's Cottage

Lecture - Reading and Discussion: Migrants, Refugees, Citizens - Arriving in Europe
The Goethe Institut

Find more events! Our events calendar presents the latest information on the city's most exciting cultural activities. It's all at your fingertips. To view our full calendar, visit our website.

May 6 and 7

All Hallows Guild Flower Mart
National Cathedral

May 7

Around the World Embassy Tour
Cultural Tourism DC

May 9

Lincoln's Greatest Speech: The Second Inaugural
National Archives

May 13

Flute & Piano Concet with Sofia Hailu & Christopher Astilla
Alliance Française de Washington

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