Embassy of Ghana

The Embassy of Ghana in Washington, DC is the diplomatic mission of the Republic of Ghana to the United States. It is located at 3512 International Drive, NW, in the Cleveland Park neighborhood. The embassy joined other nations participating in Passport DC 2018, opening its doors to the public during Around the World Embassy Tour (AWET). During the AWET, the embassy held an interactive cultural display, art exhibitions and a food tasting. The embassy also participated in the 2018 Embassy Chef Challenge. Chef Francis Otoo won the second place People's Choice and the Judge's Choice awards for his lamb jollof rice.

By The People and Solstice Saturday

From June 21 to June 24, experience the international arts festival By The People, with performances, art installations, conversations, an augmented reality art hunt and more. In addition to the festivals activities in hubs and locations throughout DC, do not miss the Smithsonian's Solstice Saturday extended evening hours on June 23 in selected museums. The museums will stay open late, hosting parties, programs, and performances.  The Smithsonian's Arts and Industries Building will be the central location for the By The People festival.

Film Screening and Discussion:
The Catcher Was a Spy

Join the International Spy Museum at the Old Greenbelt Theatre for a special screening and discussion of The Catcher Was a Spy. Based on a true story, the film follows Major League Baseball player and Ivy League graduate Morris "Moe" Berg, who is recruited into the Office of Strategic Services (or OSS). His mission was to help the U.S. defeat Nazi Germany before they can build an atomic bomb. Don't miss a post-screening discussion with historian/curator, Dr. Vince Houghton, to talk about spies, baseball, and U.S. military history. This ticketed event is Friday, June 22.

Baltic Centennial Summer

Enjoy the Baltic Centennial Midsummer on Saturday, June 23 from 11 am to 3 pm at Dupont Circle. Celebrate the Centennials of Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania with folk songs, dances, traditional Midsummer games and workshops, foods and drinks and more! Sing along with Lithuanian multi-part songs, and make Midsummer decorations and wreaths the Latvian way. This free event is a collaboration of Dupont Festival and the embassies of Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania. All ages are welcome.

Pair-ings

The exhibit Pair-ings at Touchstone Gallery focuses on the chemistry between works of art. Individual works (in this case, paintings from both new and earlier series), when combined, can highlight new elements in each other, expand on each other's narrative, or excite the senses perhaps because of an artful pairing of opposites. The exhibit is an exploration of art-based synergy and is on display through July 1. Meet artist Steve Alderton at Touchstone Gallery on Saturday, June 23, from 1 pm to 3 pm.

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 be part of WalkingTown DC? Do you want to give a free, special tour of some segment of Washington, DC? If you provide your time and talent, we will provide promotion, participant registration, and post-tour evaluations. To submit a tour, complete the WalkingTown DC 2018 Tour Guide Application Form by Thursday, June 28.

July 4 July 4th at the Archives National Archives	July 4 - July 8 Folklife Festival Smithsonian Institution
July 5 Gallery Talk: Ikats Past and Present Freer|Sackler	July 6 Daybreaker DC Bday at the Fun House National Building Museum