Clara Barton Missing Soldiers Office Museum

In July 2015, the Clara Barton Missing Soldiers Office Museum in downtown DC opened to the public. This site was Clara Barton's home base during the American Civil War, and today visitors can learn about the inspirational life of Clara Barton and her mission to support missing Union soldiers during and after the war. On display is an exhibit of photographer Alexander Gardner's The Dead of Antietam. Gardner's 1862 exhibit shocked observers, and the museum features photos from the famous exhibit in an immersive display. Visiting the exhibition is included with admission to the Clara Barton Missing Soldiers Office Museum and is free for Museum members. The exhibit is on display until November 3.

Expanding Spacetime

The Korean Cultural Center presents Expanding Spacetime, an exhibition opening August 3 featuring works by Chae Eun Rhee and Sky Kim. Vivid paintings in the exhibit ask viewers to consider how mind and body transcend time and space. As female artists who have lived in Korea and the United States, Rhee and Kim use different visual styles, but both aspire for a sense of spirituality in their works. The opening reception includes a talk by the artists and is this Friday, August 3, at 6 pm. It is free and open to the public, but registration is required. See the artists' works through  September 4.

Journey to Yuki's World

The Touchstone Gallery presents Journey to Yuki's World by Japanese artist Yuki Hiyama. This is the artist's first Washington, DC, gallery exhibition and her second exhibition in the United States. Hiyama employs a variety of media, including oil, acrylic, watercolor, gouache and even sand. Her strokes range from frenetic to languid, sometimes including characters, bodies, faces and also numerals. Attend the opening reception and meet the artist Saturday, August 4, from 3 pm to 4:30 pm, and hear live music by The Governor's School for the Arts, Orchestra Department.

Chris Berardo & the DesBerardos

Visit the Mansion on O Street to hear Americana roots rock singer and songwriter Chris Berardo on August 5. With various musical compatriots, Berardo has spent much of the past quarter-century building a devoted fan base and accumulating an array of life experience reflected in his songwriting. Their release Ignoring All The Warning Signs rose to #49 on The National Americana Chart, #15 on The Roots Music Report and sat in the Top Ten at XM Radios X Country channel for two months. Reserve your tickets online for the 4pm show. Reservations are required. Doors open one hour before the concert begins.

20/20: Double Vision 

Experience the exhibit 20/20: Double Vision at Dupont Underground. This exhibit comprises video work that challenges what and how we see. 20/20 is defined as normal visual acuity, or the clarity and sharpness of vision. This exhibition is a play on the literal and metaphorical notion of visual clarity. 20/20 includes work from alumni of the Corcoran School of Art and area artists whose ties to the school have impacted their work. See this exhibit through August 28.

WalkingTown DC is Cultural Tourism DC's longest running program. It is a nine-day festival of lunchtime, happy hour, and extended tours of DC's neighborhoods. The 2018 edition will run from Saturday, September 15 through Sunday, September 23 and will include more than 50 top quality tours.

Do you want to volunteer and be part of WalkingTown DC? Click here for volunteer information.

August 10-12 Otakon Washington Convention Center	August 14 Meet a Spy: Sandy Grimes  International Spy Museum
August 16 Bard in the Park Folger Shakespeare Library	August 25 17th Street Festival Dupont Circle Main Street