Ajay Banga on the World Bank Group’s jobs agenda and global development
Ajay Banga, president of the World Bank Group, discusses the organization's jobs agenda and its role in promoting job creation and economic development in a rapidly changing global economy. The Atlantic Council talk highlights policy priorities, development strategies, and international cooperation.
Organ Harvesting in China: A Policy Brief
A Heritage Foundation briefing examining organ harvesting allegations in China, exploring ethical, legal, and policy implications. The talk analyzes state practices, international responses, and human-rights concerns, with a focus on accountability and reform.
Jazz Afternoons
Jazz Afternoons at the Smithsonian American History Museum during Jazz Appreciation Month. On Tuesday afternoons, a rotating display brings out rare jazz treasures—Duke Ellington’s manuscripts, Ella Fitzgerald’s dresses, Dizzy Gillespie’s trumpet, John Coltrane’s manuscript, and Benny Goodman’s clarinet—while curators discuss the objects in the galleries.
Handi-hour
Join Handi-hour, a hands-on art workshop at the Renwick Gallery. Explore craft techniques inspired by American art and create a small handiwork to take home in a relaxed museum setting.
Virtual Learning Sessions
Howard University launches HU Learning Hours, a campus-wide virtual series offering hands-on professional development. The program features a University-Wide Session at 10 a.m. and a People Leader Session at 1 p.m., designed to sharpen skills, connect colleagues, and lead with greater impact.
Expert Is In: Orchid Collections and Care
Join an expert-led session at the National Museum of African American History and Culture to explore orchid collections and learn practical care and display tips. This science-focused lecture blends museum context with hands-on guidance for casual plant lovers and serious collectors.
Edge AI for Government Field Operations
Explore how edge AI accelerates decision-making in government field operations in this virtual session. Learn about real-time analytics, secure on-device inference, and scalable data pipelines designed for frontline public-sector teams.
Sound Bath with Ofosu Jones-Quartey (Session III)
Join a restorative sound bath led by Ofosu Jones-Quartey as part of The Phillips Collection Wellness Club. Session III unfolds in a serene gallery setting, weaving resonant tones and guided mindfulness to deepen relaxation, focus, and creative reflection among art lovers.
Folklife Film Premiere: “Ctrl + Alt + HERITAGE”
A film premiere at the Hirshhorn Museum showcasing Ctrl + Alt + HERITAGE, produced from Smithsonian Folklife Festival coverage of Youth and the Future of Culture. The screening features documentary-style footage by Folklife Storytellers Workshop interns, weaving youth voices, performances, and mentorship into a dynamic cultural portrait.
Spotlight on Design: WXY
Claire Weisz, founding principal of WXY architecture + urban design, discusses the firm’s design approach for an era of climate adaptation at the National Building Museum. This insightful lecture explores resilient urban design and climate-ready architecture.
Maurice Loucas & Fera Talsounds
An intimate electronic music night at Rhizome DC featuring Maurice Loucas and Fera Talsounds. The duo delivers immersive live electronics in a compact, club-like setting, offering a night of boundary-pushing ambient and beat-driven textures in Washington, DC.
14th Amendment Center for Law & Democracy Second Annual Symposium
Two-day academic symposium at Howard University School of Law exploring the history, impact, and ongoing significance of the 14th Amendment in American democracy. The event gathers leading scholars, civic leaders, and students for panels, keynote talks, and networking on constitutional rights and public policy.
The Oldest Profession Show
A bold one-woman show at Arlington Drafthouse blending stand-up, history lecture, and intimate storytelling to explore the history of sex work through a worker's lens.
Miró and the United States
Explore the dialogue between Joan Miró's bold imagery and American art at The Phillips Collection. This evening program delves into Miró's influence on U.S. artists, with curator insights and highlights from the museum's collection.
Field of View: Early Mourning Plant Fight
An immersive new-media art installation at Rhizome DC titled Field of View: Early Mourning Plant Fight, merging plant imagery with torrents and a lye-bath motif to probe perception, decay, and sensory thresholds in contemporary art.
Soar Together Family Activities: Plants Take Flight
Join the National Air and Space Museum for Soar Together Family Activities: Plants Take Flight, a live online family event with at-home activities that explore how seeds, bees, and helicopters connect plants, nature, and air and space.
University Jazz Jam
Hear top collegiate jazz ensembles from Shenandoah Conservatory, UMBC, Temple University, American University and more at the Smithsonian's American History Museum. The University Jazz Jam showcases energy, artistry, and region-wide innovation produced by student performers in a formal museum setting.
School of Divinity Virtual Info Sessions
Howard University’s School of Divinity hosts a virtual admissions info session via Zoom at 12:00 p.m. EST. Learn about the M.Div. program, admissions steps, and key deadlines during this online session (dates include Mar 6, Apr 10, Jun 12, and more).
Sunn O)))
Sunn O))) brings their signature drone-metal wall of sound to The Lincoln Theatre in Washington, DC. This rare live show blends doom textures with experimental ambience for a visceral, immersive experience at 7pm on 2026-04-10 in a historic venue.
2026 Bethesda Film Fest
The 2026 Bethesda Film Fest screens a curated slate of features and shorts at Landmark Bethesda Row Cinema, celebrating bold storytelling in an intimate cinema setting. Expect diverse voices, thoughtful direction, and a vibrant festival atmosphere on April 10, 2026 at 7 PM.
Dear America: Artists Explore the American Experience
An exhibition exploring the American experience through works by diverse artists, challenging viewers with themes of identity, history, and culture across media in a thoughtfully curated gallery setting.
Meditation in the Galleries
Guided meditation in The Kreeger Museum galleries. This peaceful program blends mindfulness with art, inviting quiet reflection amid the museum’s serene spaces on April 11, 2026 at 10:00. An accessible, adult-friendly session to reset and renew.
In-store book signing: The Havana Syndrome and the China Gambit
Attend an in-store book signing at the International Spy Museum for The Havana Syndrome and the China Gambit. Meet the author, get your copy signed, and explore espionage history in a museum famed for its spy lore. The event starts at 2:00 PM on April 11, 2026.
Language & Liberty: Poetry as Civic Inheritance with Tracy K. Smith
Poet Tracy K. Smith delivers a reading and talk on how poetry serves as civic inheritance, exploring language as a force for liberty at Planet Word Museum. The evening blends performance with reflective discussion on language, memory, and public life in an intimate museum setting.
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