Creativity and Resistance: Maroon Culture in the Americas
A Smithsonian Folklife Festival feature exploring Maroon communities across the Americas, showing how creativity acts as resistance and cultural identity. The program highlights histories, performances, and crafts that shaped diaspora networks, with scholars sharing insights and live demonstrations.
Smithsonian Folklife Festival: National Heritage Fellows Program
A section of the Smithsonian Folklife Festival highlighting the National Heritage Fellows Program, presenting master folk artists as part of a year-round celebration of American heritage. An outdoor, family-friendly cultural festival on the Smithsonian grounds in Washington, D.C., with performances and demonstrations by leading folk-art practitioners. Free admission.
Smithsonian Folklife Festival: Arts Endowment Folk Arts Program
Experience the Arts Endowment Folk Arts Program as part of the Smithsonian Folklife Festival. The program features traditional crafts, live demonstrations, and performances by folk artists from diverse communities, celebrating living cultural heritage at the Smithsonian's iconic festival setting.
Smithsonian Folklife Festival: African Diaspora Street Culture
Experience the Smithsonian Folklife Festival's African Diaspora Street Culture, a free outdoor showcase on the National Mall featuring street traditions from the African diaspora, live performances, crafts, and cultural demonstrations. A family-friendly celebration of music, dance, storytelling, and community across the Smithsonian festival grounds.
Penanggalan Crows Foot Nuclear Tomb Tartarean
An avant-garde contemporary art piece at Rhizome DC blending experimental visuals and sound in a night-length installation. Penanggalan Crows Foot Nuclear Tomb Tartarean invites viewers to navigate a shifting, immersive environment that pushes the boundaries of perception in an intimate indoor space.
Line, Shape, and Color with Dora Kamau
Explore line, shape, and color in a hands-on art workshop led by Dora Kamau at The Phillips Collection. This intimate session inside the museum invites adults to experiment with composition, guided demonstrations, and personal feedback in a welcoming, creative setting.
Adrift
Adrift is a bold stage drama at Round House Theatre that invites audiences into intimate, empathetic storytelling. This contemporary production promises thought-provoking theatre that sparks conversation and community in a welcoming, intimate space.
Stronjai’s Lipstick Revue
Step into a glamorous cabaret night at Upstairs at Mr. Henry’s as Stronjai headlines a lipstick revue of bold performances, glittering numbers, and cheeky theatrical flair. Expect high-energy song-and-dance, sharp wit, and an intimate club vibe in a festive, late-evening show.
Photographic Memory: Fifty Years of Photography
A retrospective tracing fifty years of photography from film to digital, featuring archival prints and contemporary re-prints. Housed in a gallery setting, the show highlights evolving techniques and subjects across decades.
DC Jazzfest 2026
DC Jazzfest 2026 brings a city-wide jazz celebration to Washington, DC, with performances spanning multiple venues across town. Expect top-tier artists and emerging talents, diverse sets from traditional to contemporary, and a vibrant, city-wide atmosphere.
State Fairs: Growing American Craft
Explore State Fairs: Growing American Craft at the Renwick Gallery. This Smithsonian exhibition traces how state fairs shaped American craft, showcasing quilts, pottery, glass, and other handmade objects from regional artists. Immersive displays highlight the craft narratives behind America's enduring design heritage.
The Marilyn Lichtman Fund
An evening fundraiser at The Kreeger Museum in Washington, supporting the Marilyn Lichtman Fund and the museum's ongoing programs. The event combines a reception with a program highlighting the fund's impact on contemporary art and institutional initiatives.
Stronjai’s Lipstick Revue
Stronjai’s Lipstick Revue delivers glitz, glamour and fearless performances at Upstairs @ Mr. Henry’s in Washington, DC. Expect dazzling costumes, witty numbers, and high-energy cabaret that celebrates drag artistry and live theatre.
An Evening with Oz Noy Trio featuring Dave Weckl & Brian Charette
An intimate jazz evening at Jammin' Java featuring Oz Noy with Dave Weckl and Brian Charette. This high-caliber trio weaves intricate improvisation with punchy grooves in a cozy Virginia venue, delivering a standout DC-area jazz experience.
The Magic Duel
Spellbinding duel between two magicians at DC Theater. The Magic Duel runs select Saturdays at 5 and 8 PM, delivering razor-sharp illusion, suspense, and high-energy tricks that bend reality, with audience participation and surprising twists.
Playboy Manbaby: Corporations Are People Too
Playboy Manbaby headlines Songbyrd Music House in Washington, DC. An intimate night of punchy synth-pop and sharp, satirical lyrics delivered in a moody, intimate venue. A must-see for fans of indie electronic music and high-energy live performances.
THE ANTLERS
The Antlers bring indie rock atmospherics to Songbyrd Music House in Washington, D.C. This intimate club show promises moody, melodic tunes, lush guitars, and immersive storytelling. An essential stop for fans of haunting indie sounds.
Monotype and Mixed Media with Bridget Murphy
Join Bridget Murphy for a hands-on monotype and mixed-media workshop at Georgetown. Learn printmaking techniques, experiment with layered media, and create your own mixed-media piece in a relaxed studio setting.
Ann Hampton Callaway Concert
Renowned jazz vocalist Ann Hampton Callaway performs at Georgetown in Washington, delivering a sophisticated evening of jazz standards and contemporary favorites. The intimate venue setting promises lush vocal artistry and a memorable DC showcase.
Cherry Blossom Origami – Sip & Fold with Naoko Kamioka
Join Naoko Kamioka for a Cherry Blossom Origami Sip & Fold workshop in Georgetown, DC. An intimate evening of paper folding with light drinks, where you craft delicate blossoms and share conversation.
Six the Musical: Teen Edition
Six the Musical: Teen Edition is a high-energy stage musical based on Tudor queens, performed in Georgetown. Expect pop-infused songs, dynamic vocals, and teen-focused storytelling delivered in a polished, professional production.
Jazz Photo Essay at St. Vincent
Capital BOP presents a photo essay capturing jazz at St. Vincent, pairing striking images with the venue’s intimate atmosphere. This evening blends photography and live music to celebrate the city’s jazz scene in a visually immersive way.
Georgetown Spring Art Walk
Join a festive open-air art stroll through Georgetown as galleries and storefronts showcase contemporary works and installations during the Georgetown Spring Art Walk. The event on March 21, 2027 begins at noon and invites visitors to explore visual art across the historic district.
Jazz at The Kreeger
An intimate afternoon jazz concert inside The Kreeger Museum’s striking galleries. Expect soulful melodies and improvisation set against modern architectural surroundings in Washington, DC, offering a refined, artsy pairing of music and museum ambiance.
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