Things to Do in DC This Weekend (Aug 7–9)

Captain Cookie & The Milk Man Story Time

Story Time with Captain Cookie & The Milk Man Brookland Location!

Toby's Dinner Theatre Presents: Mean Girls

Tuesday through Saturday Evening: Doors open at 6:00pm, Show starts at 8:00pm. Sunday Evening: Doors open at 5:00pm, Show starts at 7:00pm. Wednesday Matinee & Sunday Brunch: Doors open at 10:30am, Show starts at 12:30pm. Self-Served Buffet…

AlUla and the Incense Road: An Ancient World in Dialogue

Explore the Arabian region of AlUla through the lens of art history and archaeology in this talk with their storytellers, the Rawis. Discover how AlUla sat at the heart of a vast network of cultural exchange, where people, objects, artistic traditions, and ideas traveled across c

Nationals vs. Reds - Jordan Davis Postgame Concert

Circus Vazquez: NFCR Fundraising (Friday-Sunday)

Nektar

NEKTAR brings their legendary Sound s Co-Founder Mo Moores Farewell Tour. On top of that, Nektar frontman Ryche used to work with King Crimsons Ian McDonald, and in honor of Ian theyre doing two classic songs from that epic first King Crims…

Drunk Shakespeare: Drunk Pirates (21+ Event)

Circus Vazquez - Tysons, VA

MANILOW: The Last Baltimore Concert

Originally scheduled for March 03rd 2026. Previously purchased tickets will be honored for the new date.

The Click Five - For Lovers Tour

Totally Tubular Festival

Line Up: THOMAS DOLBY & THE LOST TOY PEOPLE A FLOCK OF SEAGULLS THE PRODUCERS ANIMOTION THE ESCAPE CLUB TOMMY TUTONE MEN WITHOUT HATS DOORS open at 6:00 PM. SHOW starts at 7:00 PM. For general ticketing and event questions, please contact t…

The NINETEEN 62 at CFG Bank Arena - Barry Manilow

Enhance your night with EXCLUSIVE access to the NINETEEN 62, the ultimate Club VIP Experience at CFG Bank Arena, including: Exclusive VIP entry into the NINETEEN 62 Club. Your Lounge Luxury experience continues with: Private bar access, Exc…

Fearless Club At CFG Bank Arena - Barry Manilow

Enhance your night with exclusive access to the Fearless Club at CFG Bank Arena. Enter through a dedicated VIP entrance and enjoy early access 1 hour before doors, bypassing lobby crowds. JOIN THE PRE-SHOW PARTY HOUR during this first hour…

Chesapeake Baysox vs. Harrisburg Senators

TAKE ME HOME: A Tribute to the Music of JOHN DENVER Starring JIM CURRY

TAKE ME HOME: A Tribute to the Music of JOHN DENVER Starring JIM CURRY

David Sedaris

Mystics vs. Atlanta Dream (Upcycled Tote Giveaway - First 1,500 Fans)

Capital One offers: www.capitalonearena.com/cardholderbenefits NO BAGS. For VIP, hospitality, or group tickets, please call 1-877-DC-HOOP1.

Houndmouth

Super Excellent Seats are non-transferrable and day-of-show pick up only. No Alternate Pickup is available for Super Excellent Seats. Prior to doors, Super Excellent Seats can be picked up at the box office. After doors, Super Excellent Sea…

Tosca

One Night Stan with KenTheMan

Chance Peña

Tickets are non-transferable until 72 hours prior to the show time. Any tickets suspected of being purchased for the sole purpose of reselling can be cancelled at the discretion of 9:30 Club / Ticketmaster, and buyers may be denied future t…

Alex Isley - When The City Sleeps

Welcome to The Theater at MGM National Harbor. Limited onsite parking is available for a fee and The Theater is located adjacent to the Conservatory. Suite amenities are ONLY available to guests who book the entire suite (minimum of 13 gues…

Drunk Shakespeare: Drunk Pirates (21+ Event)

Kawaii Rave

SUNNY RAVE: Washington, DC | w/ dj pressed

Can I offer you a nice rave in this tryin time? dj pressed is bringing SUNNY RAVE to Washington, DC. Prepare for an all-out audiovisual spectacularfeaturing costumes, cocktails, music, and visuals inspired by Always Sunny. Watch your seroto…

Solar System Scavenger Hunt

Come hunt for planets all about Shepherd Park Library - if you find all of them, and puzzle out the secret word, you can win a prize!

DC Puzzle Challenge

Help build a large puzzle, one portion of a larger puzzle set for display at MLK Memorial Library.

Mental Health Matters

Your mental health matters, we have information suited to your needs. Additionally, we do have a mental health specialist who can offer more support.

Discover Summer Scavenger Hunt

Chevy Chase Library is kicking up a big search for the Signers of the Declaration of Independence, the reason we are celebrating America turning 250 this summer! There is a bingo board for each floor.

DC Summer Puzzle Challenge

One giant 40,320-piece puzzle. Ten DCPL locations. Three months to complete it.

DC Summer Puzzle Challenge

One giant 40,320-piece puzzle. Ten DCPL locations. Three months to complete it.

Beach Scavenger Hunt

Come search for beach‑ and ocean‑themed pictures all around Northwest One Library! Find them all and win a small prize.

America 250 Scavenger Hunt

Come search for America‑themed pictures all around the Bellevue Library Children's Room! Find them all and win a small prize.

CANCELLED - Traditions in Dialogue: Mongolian Folk Music and Iu-Mien Dance

11 a.m.-12 p.m. PT Experience sound and movement that carry stories, cultural heritage, and identity through traditional Mongolian music and Iu-Mien dance. Join us for an engaging performance of traditional and contemporary music and dance and a conversation about traditions in t

What If: Designs from the Future of Crafting & Growing

1:30-2:30 p.m. CT In the exhibition What If: Designs from the Future of Crafting & Growing , open at 5ive Points from August 8 to October 3, experience artifacts and stories from the future imagined by seven Tennessee artists and farmers. The speculative designs invite you to thi

Harpers Ferry and John Brown's Raid

At the confluence of the Potomac and Shenandoah rivers lies Harpers Ferry, West Virginia, a small town whose dramatic setting became the stage for one of the most consequential events in the struggle over slavery. Historian Christopher Hamner leads a day-long exploration of the s

Architecture on the Nation's Front Lawn

Take a walking tour through history and design to explore the National Mall's evolution from its earliest conception to its most recent additions. With tour leader Bill Keene, marvel at the rich tapestry of architectural styles represented by the Smithsonian buildings and get a g

Castle Docent Tours

Join us for an outdoor tour of the first two buildings in the Smithsonian Institution, the Smithsonian Castle and the Arts & Industries Building! Meet one of our volunteer docents by the sign outside of the north doors of the Castle, on Jefferson Drive, SW. Tours subject to volun

America 250 Scavenger Hunt

Come search for America‑themed pictures all around the Bellevue Library Children's Room! Find them all and win a small prize.

Little Critters: Nature Play at Think Tank (Animal Babies)

Let's learn how animals change as they grow- just like us! Join us for creative, drop-in play at the Zoo as we learn about the different ways animals care for their young. Little Critters: Nature Play is designed for ages 0-5 and their caregivers and families. Activities are desi

Little Critters: Nature Play at the Bird House (Trees)

Let's explore one of the most important parts of nature- TREES! Join us for creative, drop-in play at the Zoo as we learn more about trees and the things they do. Little Critters: Nature Play is designed for ages 0-5 and their caregivers and families. Activities are designed with

Notary Public Office Hours

The MLK Library offers free notary public services every 2nd and 3rd Saturday of the month on a walk-in basis. First-come, first-served.

Used Book Sale

Shop a wide range of donated titles -- there is something for everyone!

FRESHFARM ACM Farm Stand

The FRESHFARM ACM Farm Stand returns for another farm stand season in 2026. This farm stand is direct-to-consumer located East of the River in Ward 8. The FRESHFARM ACM Farm Stand takes place on the outdoor plaza of the Smithsonian's Anacostia Community Museum (1901 Fort Place, S

English Conversation Group

A weekly English as a second language (ESL) conversation circle

Gunboat Philadelphia: Save the Revolution! Virtual Reality Experience

Step back to 1776 in stunning virtual reality! Experience Gunboat Philadelphia: Save the Revolution! , where you'll discover how thousands of Patriots worked together to thwart a British invasion.

Friends Book Sale

This Book Sale is hosted by the Friends of Palisades Neighborhood Library. All proceeds benefit the library. They accept donations every Saturday with a maximum of two bags or boxes.

Slavery and Freedom Highlights Tour

Explore the complex story of slavery and freedom. Visitors will view priceless objects, connect to the past, and hear about the actions of ordinary men and women, demanding freedom and transforming our nation. Photo Credit: NMAAHC

Let's Build!

What Can YOU build!

Georgetown Library English Conversation Club

Would you like to improve your English-language skills in a small and comfortable group? Would you like to know more about American culture and current events?

Elefest at the National Zoo with DC Public Library

Sign up to Discover Summer at the National Zoo for World Elephant Day!

Portrait Description Tour of “America’s Presidents”

Join us for a multisensory gallery talk designed primarily for visitors who are blind or have low vision and for their sighted companions. This 60-minute, multisensory program uses descriptive, evocative language to bring to life iconic portraits in the museum's popular America's

Growing Community: The Craft of Good Gardens

We will explore how a passion for the garden can grow into a green industry position or business. When well planned, a green "job" can inspire and attract attention to the needs of a growing community. We will dive into the passion of gardening both for and not for profit. We wil

Spark!Lab

Spark!Lab is where museum visitors become inventors. The Lemelson Center for the Study of Invention and Innovation invites children between the ages of 6 and 12 to create, collaborate, explore, test, experiment and invent. Activities for children and families incorporate traditio

Wonderplace

This learning space designed especially for children ages six and under combines age appropriate activities with museum collections and touchable objects to provide a gateway to history and a place to exercise curiosity for the youngest historians. Admission to Wonderplace is on

Big Objects, Big Stories: Red Cadillac Eldorado owned by Chuck Berry

Join us for a docent-led tour to get a fresh look into the Museum's featured object. At each of these 15-minute talks visitors will hear incredibly big stories about a big object. About this Program: All hail the King of Rock 'n' Roll! When musical legend Chuck Berry made rock 'n

Handmade Storybooks - In Person

Explore the many creative ways to work with paper and make personal storybooks by hand. Participants build and bind several books using standard bookmaking papers and thread as well as unusual materials such as manila folders and matchboxes.

Interactive Programs

Docents offer interactive programming throughout the museum, in the form of Highlights tours of the museum, gallery spotlight talks, and hands-on cart programs. Tours of the museum's highlights generally take place daily at 10:15 AM and 1 PM. Additional tours may be offered on th

Music and Movement

Dance at the library!

Story Time for the Spectrum

We will read a story, sing songs, and dance.

Family Story Time

Come hear stories, sing songs, and move with us at Parklands-Turner!

Certiport Exams from Home

Registration Required Must register three weekdays before the test date Maximum number of test-takers: 10

Excel I Basics

In this 2-hour class, you will learn the basic features of the Microsoft Excel 2019 spreadsheet environment that are frequently used for calculation and data entry functions in the workplace.

Yoga With NZINGA

Join Instructor Nzinga for rejuvenating Kemetic Yoga classes.

Mt. Pleasant Library Friends Merch and Book Sale

Every Saturday, the Mt. Pleasant Library Friends sell merch and used books at the Farmers' Market in Lamont Plaza. Their table is usually on Lamont St NW between 17th and Mt. Pleasant Sts NW.

Tour | Art & Architecture

Explore the architecture of the National Mall's first art museum on this tour of the National Museum of Asian Art's Freer Gallery. Look closely at the West Building's plaza, lobby, and inner courtyard while discovering the Italian architectural influences and design details of th

Castle Docent Tours

Join us for an outdoor tour of the first two buildings in the Smithsonian Institution, the Smithsonian Castle and the Arts & Industries Building! Meet one of our volunteer docents by the sign outside of the north doors of the Castle, on Jefferson Drive, SW. Tours subject to volun

Yoga Classes

Join us for weekly yoga classes.

Saturday Bellevue Cinema: Health & Wellness

Observing Health & Wellness Month with film.

Meet the Wheelwoman

Meet a cyclist pursuing Life, Liberty, and Happiness in the rapidly changing world of the 1890s. The explosive popularity of the safety bicycle at the turn of the century led to more personal mobility and independence for women, empowering them to advocate for change-whether it b

Once Upon an Incense Road

Discover the Incense Road's ingredients, epic journeys, and enduring heritage in this family adventure in storytelling with Wedad and Atif, Rawis of AlUla. Learn about the treasured botanicals and precious resins that traveled across continents, meet the people who carried them,

MLK Bargain Basement Books & Shop

Browse used books and library merch! All proceeds go directly to the MLK Library Friends.

Preschool Story Time

Join us for story time geared toward ages 3-5 years and their caregivers!

Coffee & Conversation

Customers are invited to join a casual conversation with other library customers and individuals from the neighborhood. Coffee and Tea provided.

Doll Workshop with Francine Haskins

Please join Artist and Doll-maker, Francine Haskins, for a doll-making workshop with hand-stitched soft sculpture, mixed-media fiber dolls. Participants will use fabric, yarn, and a mixture of adornments to create their dolls. Dolls are created to tell a triumphant story of their

NY | Story Time

Families are invited to an interactive story time featuring a children's book by a Native author, illustrator, or created in collaboration with an Indigenous community. They will have the opportunity to engage with objects from the museum's teaching collection, such as photograph

NY | Story Time

Families are invited to an interactive story time on the second Saturday of each month* featuring a children's book by a Native author, illustrator, or created in collaboration with an Indigenous community. They will have the opportunity to engage with objects from the museum's t

Broad Stripes and Bright Stars

Meet Mary Pickersgill, seamstress of the enormous garrison flag that inspired the lyrics to America's national anthem and later became known as the Star-Spangled Banner. What was it like to live in a nation defending its sovereignty? Learn about the War of 1812, considered Americ

Highlights Tour

Look for our friendly volunteer at the Information Desk for a 45 minute tour of the highlights of the museum.

Let's Build!

Come build with Legos & blocks!

Music from the Hearts of America - Grupo Fénix, performances at 12 Noon & 2 PM

Join us for Grupo Fénix, a Washington, D.C., based musical trio that presents music from Latin America. They delight audiences with mariachi standards, such as Cielito lindo ("Beautiful Little Sky") and El rey ("The King"), as well as South American hits like Lambada (Bolivi

Multi-Strand Necklaces Workshop

Bring your beaded creations to the next level with multi-strand clasps, cones, and spacers to create multi-strand designs with strung beads and decorative finishing.

Tours | Arts of China

Examine the diverse artistic and cultural traditions of one of the world's oldest civilizations in this in-person, docent-led tour. Learn about Chinese artworks such as ritual bronze vessels, calligraphy, brush paintings in ink and color, and exquisite ceramics. Please meet at th

Art Studio

Calling all artists! Join the Portrait Gallery for a free, drop-in art program, where creativity knows no bounds. Every weekend, visitors of all ages are invited to explore a different artistic medium while drawing inspiration from the Portrait Gallery's collections and exhibitio

Meet the Wheelwoman

Meet a cyclist pursuing Life, Liberty, and Happiness in the rapidly changing world of the 1890s. The explosive popularity of the safety bicycle at the turn of the century led to more personal mobility and independence for women, empowering them to advocate for change-whether it b

District Vibes / American Pride Exhibition Tours

DC Public Library is commemorating the nation’s 250th anniversary by showcasing the unique and vibrant contributions Washingtonians have made to America’s culture and history.

Paper Frenzy - In Person

Investigate new techniques as you have fun creating papers for collage and other art projects. Take home a glorious collection of one-of-a-kind papers accented by acrylic, inks, stamps, and other printmaking materials.

Qissa bi Qissa (Swap a Story)

Qissa bi Qissa ("Swap a Story") is a participatory cultural exchange program, co-crafted with UNESCO. This event brings people together through stories inspired by cultural heritage objects. Sharing stories encourages shared discovery, new perspectives, and meaningful connections

Castle Docent Tours

Join us for an outdoor tour of the first two buildings in the Smithsonian Institution, the Smithsonian Castle and the Arts & Industries Building! Meet one of our volunteer docents by the sign outside of the north doors of the Castle, on Jefferson Drive, SW. Tours subject to volun

Permanent Collection Tour

The National Museum of Asian Art has over 46,000 artworks from across Asia. Enjoy some of the finest on a docent-led tour and learn about commonalities and differences in cultures, aesthetics, and ideas.

Circus Vazquez: NFCR Fundraising (Friday-Sunday)

Circus Vazquez - Tysons, VA

Friends of Tenley Library Book Sale

Join the Friends of Tenley Library to shop a range of donated titles with proceeds supporting the library.

Black Studies Book Club: Folktales and Mythology

This cohort of the Black Studies Book Club is focused on folktales and mythologies centered on the Black diaspora. This is a pilot program and will be held Saturday, August 8th at 1:30 via Zoom.

Alternate Pens for Mark Making and Calligraphy

Harness your imagination to create writing instruments with common household items and found objects in nature. In-class exercises are geared toward experimental calligraphy, mark making, and spontaneity.

Broad Stripes and Bright Stars

Meet Mary Pickersgill, seamstress of the enormous garrison flag that inspired the lyrics to America's national anthem and later became known as the Star-Spangled Banner. What was it like to live in a nation defending its sovereignty? Learn about the War of 1812, considered Americ

DC Jail Video Visitation

DC Jail Video Visitation

Tours | Arts Across Asia

Enjoy a guided tour of our East Building and its range of exhibitions. These tours can feature art from any of the exhibitions currently on view, with works from cultures as diverse as ancient Iran to contemporary Japan. Please meet at the East Building, B1 Lobby for the tour. Im

Music from the Hearts of America - Grupo Fénix, performances at 12 Noon & 2 PM

Join us for Grupo Fénix, a Washington, D.C., based musical trio that presents music from Latin America. They delight audiences with mariachi standards, such as Cielito lindo ("Beautiful Little Sky") and El rey ("The King"), as well as South American hits like Lambada (Bolivi

NY | Story Time

Families are invited to an interactive story time featuring a children's book by a Native author, illustrator, or created in collaboration with an Indigenous community. They will have the opportunity to engage with objects from the museum's teaching collection, such as photograph

NY | Story Time

Families are invited to an interactive story time on the second Saturday of each month* featuring a children's book by a Native author, illustrator, or created in collaboration with an Indigenous community. They will have the opportunity to engage with objects from the museum's T

Printing Press Demonstration

In the years leading up to the Revolution, cartoons, newspapers, broadsides, and pamphlets created by patriots like Benjamin Franklin, Paul Revere, and Thomas Paine helped unsettle American loyalty to King George III and fueled the colonial Americans' desire for independence. Sto

Broad Stripes and Bright Stars

Meet Mary Pickersgill, seamstress of the enormous garrison flag that inspired the lyrics to America's national anthem and later became known as the Star-Spangled Banner. What was it like to live in a nation defending its sovereignty? Learn about the War of 1812, considered Americ

Author Talk: Raymond Silverman and Neal Sobania with Daniel Berhanemeskel

Raymond Silverman and Neal Sobania 's groundbreaking study explores the vital role of devotional paintings in the Ethiopian Orthodox Tewahedo Church through the lives and work of the individuals who make, commission, and sell them. Based on 25 years of research, their work focuse

Castle Docent Tours

Join us for an outdoor tour of the first two buildings in the Smithsonian Institution, the Smithsonian Castle and the Arts & Industries Building! Meet one of our volunteer docents by the sign outside of the north doors of the Castle, on Jefferson Drive, SW. Tours subject to volun

Drunk Shakespeare: Drunk Pirates (21+ Event)

Toddler Craft

Join us for a nature themed collage craft from 3-4pm! Registration Encouraged! Ages 2-6 welcome.

Qissa bi Qissa (Swap a Story)

Qissa bi Qissa ("Swap a Story") is a participatory cultural exchange program, co-crafted with UNESCO. This event brings people together through stories inspired by cultural heritage objects. Sharing stories encourages shared discovery, new perspectives, and meaningful connections

Meet the Wheelwoman

Meet a cyclist pursuing Life, Liberty, and Happiness in the rapidly changing world of the 1890s. The explosive popularity of the safety bicycle at the turn of the century led to more personal mobility and independence for women, empowering them to advocate for change-whether it b

Puzzle Swap!

Bring a puzzle, take a puzzle!

Spotlight Talk: Vishnu's Cosmic Ocean

Catch a twenty-minute gallery talk about the largest bronze ever cast in Southeast Asia in Vishnu's Cosmic Ocean . At nearly twenty feet, this newly conserved sculpture depicts Vishnu dreaming the universe into existence. Delve into its original context in ancient Angkor and the

Permanent Collection Tour

The National Museum of Asian Art has over 46,000 artworks from across Asia. Enjoy some of the finest on a docent-led tour and learn about commonalities and differences in cultures, aesthetics, and ideas.

Circus Vazquez - Tysons, VA

Circus Vazquez: NFCR Fundraising (Friday-Sunday)

123 Andrés

123 Andrés are GRAMMY-winners, beloved for their high-energy, interactive concerts, en español y en inglés.

Drunk Shakespeare: Drunk Pirates (21+ Event)

Toby's Dinner Theatre Presents: Mean Girls

Tuesday through Saturday Evening: Doors open at 6:00pm, Show starts at 8:00pm. Sunday Evening: Doors open at 5:00pm, Show starts at 7:00pm. Wednesday Matinee & Sunday Brunch: Doors open at 10:30am, Show starts at 12:30pm. Self-Served Buffet…

Culture Night: Washington Spirit vs. North Carolina Courage

Audi Field is a mobile-only venue. Children 3 and under do not need a ticket if they are sitting on a parent/guardian's lap.

Premium Spaces: Washington Spirit vs. North Carolina Courage

Chesapeake Baysox vs. Harrisburg Senators

Washington Nationals vs Cincinnati Reds: Hawaiian Shirt & Shorts Set

Circus Vazquez - Tysons, VA

Toadies: The Charmer Tour

Riley Green: Cowboy As It Gets Tour 2026

GA PIT SECTION IS STANDING ROOM ONLY

Circus Vazquez: NFCR Fundraising (Friday-Sunday)

Bulletboys

Drunk Shakespeare: Drunk Pirates (21+ Event)

Joe Bonamassa and Gov't Mule

1964 The Tribute

Will Call may be picked up at the Box Office as early as 5pm the night of the show.

Baltimore Symphony Orchestra w/ Windbornes Music of Journey

Titus Andronicus

Tickets are non-transferable until 72 hours prior to the show time. Any tickets suspected of being purchased for the sole purpose of reselling can be cancelled at the discretion of The Atlantis / Ticketmaster, and buyers may be denied futur…

Chance Peña

Tickets are non-transferable until 72 hours prior to the show time. Any tickets suspected of being purchased for the sole purpose of reselling can be cancelled at the discretion of 9:30 Club / Ticketmaster, and buyers may be denied future t…

KALEO - Way Down We Go Tour

Super Excellent Seats are non-transferrable and day-of-show pick up only. No Alternate Pickup is available for Super Excellent Seats. Prior to doors, Super Excellent Seats can be picked up at the box office. After doors, Super Excellent Sea…

Loudoun United FC vs. Charleston Battery

The Concert: A Tribute To ABBA

Drunk Shakespeare: Drunk Pirates (21+ Event)

Seven Lions

Echostage is now a cashless venue. Please come prepared to complete purchases with a credit or debit card. This event is for ages 18+, a valid government issued photo identification is required. Event requirements subject to change.

“Before Wyoming: The West in 1776” Screening

4-9 p.m. MT The documentary film Before Wyoming: The West in 1776 enlarges the narrative of 1776 America, looking beyond the eastern seaboard to the vast interior of the continent, where another story of dramatic upheaval was unfolding. The film explores the overlooked history of

Mental Health Matters

Your mental health matters, we have information suited to your needs. Additionally, we do have a mental health specialist who can offer more support.

Discover Summer Scavenger Hunt

Chevy Chase Library is kicking up a big search for the Signers of the Declaration of Independence, the reason we are celebrating America turning 250 this summer! There is a bingo board for each floor.

DC Summer Puzzle Challenge

One giant 40,320-piece puzzle. Ten DCPL locations. Three months to complete it.

Beach Scavenger Hunt

Come search for beach‑ and ocean‑themed pictures all around Northwest One Library! Find them all and win a small prize.

America 250 Scavenger Hunt

Come search for America‑themed pictures all around the Bellevue Library Children's Room! Find them all and win a small prize.

Solar System Scavenger Hunt

Come hunt for planets all about Shepherd Park Library - if you find all of them, and puzzle out the secret word, you can win a prize!

DC Puzzle Challenge

Help build a large puzzle, one portion of a larger puzzle set for display at MLK Memorial Library.

Obon Festival at New York Buddhist Church

In Japanese Buddhist tradition, Obon is an annual festival that honors the ancestors, typically celebrated with services, visits to the cemetery, lanterns, and folk dancing. This year, the New York Buddhist Church, established in 1938, brings its Obon back to 106th Street for a d

All My Relations Celebration

All My Relations Celebration is an annual music, dance, and art festival presented by the Levitt Pavilion Denver, in collaboration with Quiet Star Collective. Nominated for Indigenous TV's "Outstanding Concert" award in 2024, the gathering stands at the heart of the movement to h

America 250 Scavenger Hunt

Come search for America‑themed pictures all around the Bellevue Library Children's Room! Find them all and win a small prize.

English Conversation Club

Want to improve your English language speaking skills? Want to practice speaking English in a comfortable group setting?

Castle Docent Tours

Join us for an outdoor tour of the first two buildings in the Smithsonian Institution, the Smithsonian Castle and the Arts & Industries Building! Meet one of our volunteer docents by the sign outside of the north doors of the Castle, on Jefferson Drive, SW. Tours subject to volun

From Frustration to Flow: Harnessing Wet Techniques in Watercolor

Wet techniques are more than a method-they're a mindset, inviting you to embrace spontaneity and let go of precision. Through guided practice, learn when and how to use wet techniques to create an array of effects in your watercolor practice.

Wonderplace

This learning space designed especially for children ages six and under combines age appropriate activities with museum collections and touchable objects to provide a gateway to history and a place to exercise curiosity for the youngest historians. Admission to Wonderplace is on

Gunboat Philadelphia: Save the Revolution! Virtual Reality Experience

Step back to 1776 in stunning virtual reality! Experience Gunboat Philadelphia: Save the Revolution! , where you'll discover how thousands of Patriots worked together to thwart a British invasion.

Spark!Lab

Spark!Lab is where museum visitors become inventors. The Lemelson Center for the Study of Invention and Innovation invites children between the ages of 6 and 12 to create, collaborate, explore, test, experiment and invent. Activities for children and families incorporate traditio

Interactive Programs

Docents offer interactive programming throughout the museum, in the form of Highlights tours of the museum, gallery spotlight talks, and hands-on cart programs. Tours of the museum's highlights generally take place daily at 10:15 AM and 1 PM. Additional tours may be offered on th

Toby's Dinner Theatre Presents: Mean Girls

Tuesday through Saturday Evening: Doors open at 6:00pm, Show starts at 8:00pm. Sunday Evening: Doors open at 5:00pm, Show starts at 7:00pm. Wednesday Matinee & Sunday Brunch: Doors open at 10:30am, Show starts at 12:30pm. Self-Served Buffet…

Castle Docent Tours

Join us for an outdoor tour of the first two buildings in the Smithsonian Institution, the Smithsonian Castle and the Arts & Industries Building! Meet one of our volunteer docents by the sign outside of the north doors of the Castle, on Jefferson Drive, SW. Tours subject to volun

Circus Vazquez: NFCR Fundraising (Friday-Sunday)

Circus Vazquez - Tysons, VA

SHOUT

Join our ensemble of performers as they sing, dance, and teach through storytelling. Learn about the ring shout-a powerful practice blending song and rhythmic movement created by enslaved communities in the 1700s and 1800s. They combined various religious practices of Europe and

Ocean Topics Cart Chat

Looking for a deeper dive into ocean topics? Come and find one of our Ocean Educators to explore some of the latest discoveries in marine science, stationed at an interactive cart in the Sant Ocean Hall. Image Credit: Phillip R. Lee, Smithsonian Institution

NY | Story Time

Families are invited to an interactive story time featuring a children's book by a Native author, illustrator, or created in collaboration with an Indigenous community. They will have the opportunity to engage with objects from the museum's teaching collection, such as photograph

Meet the Wheelwoman

Meet a cyclist pursuing Life, Liberty, and Happiness in the rapidly changing world of the 1890s. The explosive popularity of the safety bicycle at the turn of the century led to more personal mobility and independence for women, empowering them to advocate for change-whether it b

Highlights Tour

Look for our friendly volunteer at the Information Desk for a 45-minute tour of the highlights of the museum.

Tours | Arts of Japan

As the seasons change, enjoy a free, hour-long guided tour of the museum's renowned collection of Japanese art. Experience a variety of artworks, including paintings, prints, screens, ceramics, metalwork, and more. Trees, Master of I-nen Seal (1600-1630), Japan, mid-17th century,

Washington Nationals vs Cincinnati Reds: Kids Lunch Box

LEGO Builders

Build and play!

SHOUT

Join our ensemble of performers as they sing, dance, and teach through storytelling. Learn about the ring shout-a powerful practice blending song and rhythmic movement created by enslaved communities in the 1700s and 1800s. They combined various religious practices of Europe and

Castle Docent Tours

Join us for an outdoor tour of the first two buildings in the Smithsonian Institution, the Smithsonian Castle and the Arts & Industries Building! Meet one of our volunteer docents by the sign outside of the north doors of the Castle, on Jefferson Drive, SW. Tours subject to volun

Sewing with Momma T

Sewing classes for beginners.

Sewing with Momma Dee

Sewing classes for beginners.

Adult Melt and Pour Soap Making

Create your own unique bar of soap to take home.

Art Studio

Calling all artists! Join the Portrait Gallery for a free, drop-in art program, where creativity knows no bounds. Every weekend, visitors of all ages are invited to explore a different artistic medium while drawing inspiration from the Portrait Gallery's collections and exhibitio

Permanent Collection Tour

The National Museum of Asian Art has over 46,000 artworks from across Asia. Enjoy some of the finest on a docent-led tour and learn about commonalities and differences in cultures, aesthetics, and ideas.

Chesapeake Baysox vs. Harrisburg Senators

Meet the Wheelwoman

Meet a cyclist pursuing Life, Liberty, and Happiness in the rapidly changing world of the 1890s. The explosive popularity of the safety bicycle at the turn of the century led to more personal mobility and independence for women, empowering them to advocate for change-whether it b

Sewing With Mama T

Learn the basics of sewing. Make it and take it home.

Face/Off

Director John Woo left Hong Kong for Hollywood in 1993, bringing his signature style to a string of action movies, none more over the top than this one. John Travolta plays Sean Archer, an FBI agent obsessed with bringing terrorist-for-hire Castor Troy (Nicolas Cage) to justice.

Circus Vazquez: NFCR Fundraising (Friday-Sunday)

Circus Vazquez - Tysons, VA

Tours | Arts Across Asia

Enjoy a guided tour of our East Building and its range of exhibitions. These tours can feature art from any of the exhibitions currently on view, with works from cultures as diverse as ancient Iran to contemporary Japan. Please meet at the East Building, B1 Lobby for the tour. Im

SHOUT

Join our ensemble of performers as they sing, dance, and teach through storytelling. Learn about the ring shout-a powerful practice blending song and rhythmic movement created by enslaved communities in the 1700s and 1800s. They combined various religious practices of Europe and

NY | Story Time

Families are invited to an interactive story time featuring a children's book by a Native author, illustrator, or created in collaboration with an Indigenous community. They will have the opportunity to engage with objects from the museum's teaching collection, such as photograph

Printing Press Demonstration

In the years leading up to the Revolution, cartoons, newspapers, broadsides, and pamphlets created by patriots like Benjamin Franklin, Paul Revere, and Thomas Paine helped unsettle American loyalty to King George III and fueled the colonial Americans' desire for independence. Sto

Meet the Wheelwoman

Meet a cyclist pursuing Life, Liberty, and Happiness in the rapidly changing world of the 1890s. The explosive popularity of the safety bicycle at the turn of the century led to more personal mobility and independence for women, empowering them to advocate for change-whether it b

Mystics vs. Phoenix Mercury (Pax's Birthday Bash)

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Spotlight Talk: Vishnu's Cosmic Ocean

Catch a twenty-minute gallery talk about the largest bronze ever cast in Southeast Asia in Vishnu's Cosmic Ocean . At nearly twenty feet, this newly conserved sculpture depicts Vishnu dreaming the universe into existence. Delve into its original context in ancient Angkor and the

Castle Docent Tours

Join us for an outdoor tour of the first two buildings in the Smithsonian Institution, the Smithsonian Castle and the Arts & Industries Building! Meet one of our volunteer docents by the sign outside of the north doors of the Castle, on Jefferson Drive, SW. Tours subject to volun

Permanent Collection Tour

The National Museum of Asian Art has over 46,000 artworks from across Asia. Enjoy some of the finest on a docent-led tour and learn about commonalities and differences in cultures, aesthetics, and ideas.

A Study in Form: Asawa, Noguchi & Frankenthaler

Dana Tai Soon Burgess Dance Company (DTSBDC) triumphantly returns to the National Portrait Gallery with three visually arresting dances that celebrate iconic American artists Ruth Asawa, Isamu Noguchi and Helen Frankenthaler. The acclaimed dance company presents the world premier

Drunk Shakespeare: Drunk Pirates (21+ Event)

Toby's Dinner Theatre Presents: Mean Girls

Tuesday through Saturday Evening: Doors open at 6:00pm, Show starts at 8:00pm. Sunday Evening: Doors open at 5:00pm, Show starts at 7:00pm. Wednesday Matinee & Sunday Brunch: Doors open at 10:30am, Show starts at 12:30pm. Self-Served Buffet…

Circus Vazquez: NFCR Fundraising (Friday-Sunday)

Circus Vazquez - Tysons, VA

Noname

Royal Coda

Cedric the Entertainer

An Evening with Hot Tuna - Acoustic

Will Call may be picked up at the Box Office as early as 5pm the night of the show.

Bryan Adams: Roll with the Punches w/ guest Pat Benatar & Neil Giraldo

The NINETEEN 62 at CFG Bank Arena - Bryan Adams

Enhance your night with EXCLUSIVE access to the NINETEEN 62, the ultimate Club VIP Experience at CFG Bank Arena, including: Exclusive VIP entry into the NINETEEN 62 Club. Your Lounge Luxury experience continues with: Private bar access, Exc…