Interfaith Couples Workshop
An interactive workshop at Sixth & I for interfaith couples exploring how to navigate faith traditions, communicate across differences, and blend rituals. Facilitated discussion, practical exercises, and respectful dialogue in a welcoming, faith-friendly setting.
MEMORIALS
An intimate live performance at Pie Shop in Washington, DC, Memorials explores memory and loss through theatrical storytelling and evocative staging. A small-venue experience blending drama and reflection that invites attentive audiences.
The Queen and Her Presidents: Hidden Hand in History
National Archives hosts a virtual and live lecture with Susan Page exploring how Queen Elizabeth II met with multiple U.S. presidents and what that hidden influence reveals about modern diplomacy. A history-rich, archival deep-dive that highlights key encounters and their broader impact.
Birds in Flight ›
Join a family-friendly, educational program at the Smithsonian National Zoo as birds in flight take center stage. Watch live demonstrations, learn about flight adaptations, and discover conservation stories in the zoo's aviaries.
Glenn Jones, Liam Grant & Ari Rosenfield — Live Experimental Music
Three boundary-pushing performers—Glenn Jones, Liam Grant, and Ari Rosenfield—bring an intimate evening of experimental music to Rhizome DC. Expect textural improvisations and exploratory soundscapes in the club's intimate room, inviting close listening from adventurous audiences.
Senator Chris Murphy
U.S. Senator Chris Murphy discusses current national issues in an insightful evening talk at the Sixth & I Historic Synagogue in Washington, D.C. The candid conversation covers governance and public policy, inviting audience engagement in a prominent, intimate setting.
Sally & Tom
Pulitzer Prize–winning playwright Suzan-Lori Parks brings Sally & Tom to Round House Theatre for a witty, high-stakes drama. Described by The New York Times as a 'hilarious and harrowing nesting doll of a play,' this bold production promises sharp dialogue and a rollercoaster of love, ambition, and fame.
Dan Bern
Acclaimed singer-songwriter Dan Bern performs a live set at Jammin' Java, delivering witty, story-driven folk-rock. The intimate Virginia venue hosts an evening of acoustic storytelling and memorable melodies.
The Early Bent Light
An immersive art event at Rhizome DC featuring Raven Bauer Durham's The Early Bent Light. This cerebral, experimental piece blends light, sound, and perception within a contemporary gallery space, inviting audiences to reconsider how space and attention interact.
Carahsoft GovExperience Summit
In-person GovExperience Summit focused on government technology, procurement, cybersecurity, and public-sector innovation, hosted by Carahsoft at its Conference and Collaboration Center. The event brings public IT leaders together for talks, demos, and networking opportunities.
Future Friday: Chattanooga (VIRTUAL)
Future Fridays at the National Building Museum host a virtual panel on Chattanooga’s next chapter, exploring how stories of identity and belonging shape the future of smaller cities with big ambitions. Hear from diverse speakers shaping urban narratives and consider how place and people influence policy, planning, and community.
Cannabis 101 Workshop + Q&A w/ Dr. Vivid
Join Canna 101: Know Thy Strain for a 3-hour psychoeducational workshop (2pm–5pm) at YANA Cannabis Wellness Center. Learn how different cannabis strains and terpenes influence mood, thought, and body, with an interactive Q&A with Dr. Vivid on using cannabis intentionally.
The Marilyn Lichtman Fund
An elegant fundraising evening at The Kreeger Museum in Washington to support The Marilyn Lichtman Fund. Guests mingle amid a design-forward museum setting, with donor recognition and a program spotlighting contemporary art initiatives and arts education.
AWS re:Invent Government
AWS re:Invent Government is a premier tech conference at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center in Washington, DC. The event showcases cloud innovations, security, and government procurement with talks, expo halls, and hands-on sessions led by AWS experts and partners.
A Morning with Cyber Icon Kevin Mandia
Join Kevin Mandia, NVTC's Cyber Icon, in conversation with Ronald Bushar on AI-driven threats, autonomous defense, and the future of cybersecurity. A rare panel at LMI Headquarters that brings together industry leaders to unpack risks and resilience in a fast-changing tech landscape.
What Became of Us
An intimate evening of contemporary drama at Signature Theatre’s The ARK, exploring memory, belonging, and the questions of what comes after. A thought-provoking, character-driven production in a compact, immersive space.
Smithsonian Folklife Festival: Land in Native American Cultures
Explore Native American perspectives on land through performances, storytelling, and craft demonstrations at the Smithsonian Folklife Festival. This cultural showcase spotlights Indigenous arts and daily life on the National Mall, offering live music, demonstrations, and interactive exhibits in a free, family-friendly setting.
Old Ways in the New World (1976) – Smithsonian Folklife Festival
A retrospective segment of the Smithsonian Folklife Festival revisiting the 1976 program 'Old Ways in the New World.' This outdoor showcase highlights traditional arts, music, and crafts from across the Americas, presented on the Smithsonian stage to spark cross-cultural understanding.
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.
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.
Roots of Virginia Culture: The Past is Present
Explore Virginia’s cultural roots at the Smithsonian Folklife Festival’s Roots of Virginia Culture: The Past is Present. This outdoor festival on the National Mall features live performances, crafts, and storytelling that bring history to life for visitors of all ages.
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: Tibetan Culture Beyond the Land of Snows
The Smithsonian Folklife Festival spotlights Tibetan culture beyond the land of snows, with performances, demonstrations, and exhibitions that reveal daily life, arts, and traditions. This outdoor, family-friendly program at the Smithsonian site invites visitors to explore Tibetan heritage within a global festival setting.
Fred Frith Chao Tian
Renowned guitarist Fred Frith performs with Chao Tian at Rhizome DC, delivering a boundary-pushing evening of experimental soundscapes. Expect inventive improvisation, spare textures, and a close-up sonic experience in the intimate, arts-centric venue.
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