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Jessica Diamond: Wheel Of Life

Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden 7th Street and Independence Avenue SW, Washington, DC, United States

For nearly a year, American conceptual artist Jessica Diamond's exhibit will dominate the Hirshhorn’s second-floor inner-circle galleries with 15 text-and-image-based artworks. Diamond, an artist who sprung from New York’s downtown art scene in the 1980s, she's a language artist who critiques contemporary American life, particularly commercialism, corporate culture and media. Literature plays a large role […]

Singular Views: 25 Artists

Rubell Museum 65 I Street SW, Washington, DC

One of two current exhibits at D.C.'s contemporary art gallery, taken entirely from the Rubell's collection, features more than 120 artworks across various forms of media. Artists include Jenny Holzer, Mickalene Thomas, Tesfaye Urgessa, John Waters, Patricia Ayres, Amoako Boafo, and more. The main gallery exhibit features Alexandre Diop's large scale exhibit Jooba Jubba, l’Art […]

Children’s Book Art by Japanese American Illustrators

1 Fine Arts Drive, Towson, MD 21204 1 Fine Arts Drive, Towson

Delight in the imaginative worlds of award-winning children’s book illustrators, Melissa Iwai and Katie Yamasaki, while learning about courage, love and adaptation by an incarcerated Japanese American family; intercultural sharing among immigrant families; and multicultural Zen-inspired stories. Become energized to support the welfare of children, intercultural understanding, healing, and peace. Dates: February 7 – May […]

Free

The Princess and the Pea

Creative Cauldron 410 South Maple Ave., Falls Church, VA, United States

A Learning Theater Production Adapted from the Classic Story by Hans Christian Anderson The King and Queen have decided that it’s high time for their son Prince Dillon to find […]

$18 – $20

Hair

Signature Theatre 4200 Campbell Ave., Arlington, VA, United States

The avant-garde rock musical erupts with the joy, disobedience, and surreal hues of the 1960s when a group of free-spirited hippies face an uncertain amid the draft and the Vietnam War. Tickets: $40 - $87

Marjorie Prime

Atlas Performing Arts Center 1333 H St. NE, Washington, DC, United States

Prologue Theatre's latest production deals with the topics of dementia, grief, and suicide as octogenarian Marjorie battles dementia while her daughter and son-in-law hopes a  new technology can make the aging process less difficult...but on who? Directed by Prologue’s Artistic Director Jason Tamborini.

Love Letters to Baltimore + the DMV

16 W. North Ave

APIMEDA (Asian, Pacific Islander, Middle Eastern and Desi American) artists based in Maryland, DC and Virginia creatively express their ideas of love and home, including the meaning of home, how they respond to the question, “Where are you from?” and more. Through research from AA&CC’s Greater Baltimore Asian Community History Project, this exhibit honors the […]

Metamorphoses

Folger Shakespeare Library 201 East Capitol Street, SE, Washington, DC, United States

Mary Zimmerman's adaptation of gods and mortals undergoing transformation, love and loss brings life to Ovid's classic tale. Nominated for three Tony Awards in 2002, Metamorphoses shows us the beauty and heartbreak in being human, though the mythical tales of Cupid, Aphrodite, Midas, Orpheus, and many others. Tickets: $20-$72

Capital Harvest on the Plaza (CHoP)

Woodrow Wilson Plaza at Ronald Reagan Building and International Trade Center 1300 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW, Washington, DC, United States

Capital Harvest Market (CHoP), a weekly downtown market, opens for a 16th season on Wednesday, May 1, 2024. Explore a vibrant array of specialty foods, take a culinary tour around the world, and indulge in locally produced, small-batch and handcrafted products along with seasonal offerings from over 25 vendors. Visitors can also indulge in artistic […]

Free

May 2024 in the Galleries with three Exhibits and Open Studios

Artists & Makers Studios 11810 Parklawn Drive, Rockville, MD, United States

Artists & Makers Studios in Rockville Hosts “Creative Convergence: Artists who met at HorseSpirit Arts Gallery” and a Book Signing of “Art From Your Core” by Artist Kate Kretz (Rockville, MD) – Artists & Makers Studios on Parklawn Drive in Rockville is thrilled to host a dynamic creative group for the Month of May. The […]

Together We Rise: United at Gallery Underground May 2024

Gallery Underground 2120 Crystal Dr., Arlington, VA, United States

This May, Gallery Underground and Arlington Artists Alliance present "Together We Rise: United", a group show featuring military veteran and family member artists from nonprofit group Uniting US. This will be a celebration of the benefits of individual choice, freedom of speech, and the right to vote with a universal allegiance to our nation. Upholding […]

Free

ASAS DC Presents: “Play with a Purpose” – A Field Day Fundraiser!

Kraken Kourts & Skates 514 Rhode Island Ave NE, Washington, DC

Get ready for a fun-filled day of games and philanthropy! ASAS DC is bringing you "Play with a Purpose," a field day fundraiser that will ensure excitement for the whole family. Bring your A-game for a day packed with raffle prizes, exciting games like cornhole, Connect 4, Jenga, and pickleball, live DJ & entertainment, delicious […]

My Sister’s Place 45th Anniversary Celebration

The Decatur House 748 Jackson Pl NW, Washington, DC, United States

Celebrating 45 years of providing lifesaving services to survivors of domestic violence. Cocktail party with heavy hors d'oeuvres and signature cocktails by Founding Farmers. The dress code is Cocktail Attire. MC'd by Shawn Yancy of NBC Washington News. Hear from past MSP clients, current staff, and our volunteers. The event will be held at the […]

$250

Breath Work Workshop: Creating Peace in Chaos

indigro plant design 7000 Carroll Ave Upstairs, Takoma Park

Come join us for a transformative 60 minute breath work workshop led by the talented coach Rachel Brave. In this in-person event at indigro plant design, you will learn powerful techniques to find peace amidst chaos. Rachel will guide you through science-based breathing exercises that will help you release stress and anxiety, leaving you feeling […]

$25.00

Tessa Hulls — Feeding Ghosts with Kat Chow

Politics and Prose at the Wharf (new location) 610 Water St SW, Washington, DC

In her evocative, genre-defying graphic memoir, Tessa Hulls tells the story of three generations of women in her family: her Chinese grandmother, Sun Yi; her mother, Rose; and herself. Sun Yi was a Shanghai journalist caught in the political crosshairs of the 1949 Communist victory. After eight years of government harassment, she fled to Hong […]

Free

Robert Kagan — Rebellion: How Antiliberalism is Tearing America Apart — Again

Politics and Prose 5015 Connecticut Ave. NW, DC, United States

The 2024 election could be the last free election held in a unified America. So warns Robert Kagan in this brilliant and terrifying analysis of the perilous state of democracy in the United States today. If Donald Trump loses the upcoming election, as he did in 2020, but refuses to accept the result, as he […]

Free

Conversation and Q&A with Ben Greene

Little District Books 737 8th St. SE, Washington, DC, United States

Join us for a Conversation and Q&A with author Ben Greene and learn about his joy-centered approach to supporting trans children. As a trans man who came out at a young age and now works full time as a public speaker and parent support resource, Ben Green has found himself very disappointed at the number […]

Free

joe’s dirtie lab. with Deep Shenoy, EChO Orytzskaia, & Shannon Ashlia

Joe’s Movement Emporium 3309 Bunker Hill Rd., Mount Rainier, MD, United States

The ultimate goal of joe's dirtie lab. is to support the working artist, give critical feedback, and be an honest space for the creative. It’s OK to share messy, rough edges. Don't let the perfect be the enemy of the good—proceed. Join us as we welcome Deep Shenoy, EChO Orytzskaia, & Shannon White, who will […]

Free

An Evening with The Bulwark: Trump’s Trials and the 2024 Election

Sixth & I 600 I St. NW, Washington, DC, United States

Tim Miller, Sarah Longwell, and Jonathan V. Last, founders of The Bulwark and hosts of “The Next Level” podcast, will tell you what they really think during an evening full of their signature banter, sharp political insights, lots of laughs, and maybe even a few tears. With the U.S. electorate hurtling towards a rematch of […]

$15 – $50

Wednesday Night Bingo at American Ice Co.

American Ice Co. 917 V Street NW, Washington

It's Wednesday Night Bingo at American Ice Company! We are hosting an amazing night of everyone's favorite game at American Ice Company, located at 917 V Street NW, Washington DC 20001, EVERY Wednesday night at 7:00pm! The winner of each round gets a $25 American Ice Company gift certificate for your next visit! There's also $5 Narragansetts, $15 Narragansett pitchers, and $2 of all wines! […]

Free