Event Listing

Format: 2012-05-16
03.16.2012 - 11.30.2012DreamHome: Design Craft
Washington Design Center, 300 D St. S.W.
5th Floor, Washington, DC 202.646.6100

The Washington Design Center’s 2012 DreamHome, was designed in partnership with The Smithsonian American Art Museum Renwick Gallery and its exhibit, “40 Under 40: Craft Futures".

Eight designers were asked to choose a piece from...

04.10.2012 - 07.31.2012Joan Miró
The Kreeger Museum, 2401 Foxhall Road NW, Washington, DC 202.337.3050

Forty years ago, David and Carmen Kreeger jetted to Joan Miró’s 80th birthday party in Palma de Mallorca. They came home with a few souvenirs—all 36 images of The Mallorca Suite and a book of poems, El Vol de l’Alosa, Miró handcrafted...

04.27.2012 - 09.03.2012African American Art
Smithsonian American Art Museum, 800 F St. NW, Washington, DC 202.633.7970

A series of paintings, sculpture, prints and photography embrace showcase the works of 43 black artists of the 20th century. The focus explores the identity and struggle for equality and the role music played in this evolution in America’s...

05.01.2012 - 06.10.2012The Taming of the Shrew
Folger Elizabethan Theatre, 201 East Capitol Street, SE, Washington, DC 202.544.7077

Riotous events lead to the seemingly ill-fated marriage of the arrogant Petruchio and the headstrong Kate. Full of wit and lusty humor, Shakespeare’s quintessential battle of the sexes redefines the boundaries of love.

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05.05.2012 - 05.31.2012Passport DC

So many countries, so little time. This month, local voyagers can travel to Cultural Tourism’s fifth Passport DC to get a taste of globe-trotting without ever leaving the District. From a peek into exotic embassies to a transatlantic hip-hop fest...

05.07.2012 - 05.21.2012Go Wilde
The Helen Hayes Gallery of The National Theatre, 1321 Pennsylvania Ave. NW, Washington,, DC

Catch a free flick based on a work by famed Irish playwright Oscar Wilde. The Importance of Being Earnest, The Picture of Dorian Gray, and An Ideal Husband all return to the big screen for one night each. May 7, 14, and 21. 6:30pm. 

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05.09.2012 - 05.20.2012Great Strides Walk

This nationwide walk brings tens of thousands of friends, co-workers, and families together as one community for one cause...to help find the cure for cystic fibrosis. For more information, please call 301.657.8444 or click...

05.11.2012 - 07.22.2012The Music Man
Arena Stage, 1101 Sixth St., Washington,, DC 202.554.9066

Last year’s Oklahoma! broke barriers and box office records. Arena Stage sets out to do it again with the charm and allure of Harold Hill. Librarian Marian Paroo isn’t likely to be the only one swept off her feet during this fun, family-...

Woodrow Wilson House, 2340 S St NW, Washington, DC 202.387.4062

Welcome spring with your best chapeau in the Wilson House circa 1915 garden. Prizes for the best hats, ladies and gentlemen. The event benefits Woodrow Wilson House, the only presidential museum in Washington D.C. For more information, please click...

Ritz Carlton Tyson's Corner, 1700 Tysons Boulevard, McLean, VA 703.368.7995

This year's banquet will be hosted by Joe Gibbs and sponsored by Dan Snyder, Dwight Schar, and the Washington Redskins Charitable Foundation. Guest Speaker will be James Brown of NFL Today and CBS Sports. For more information, please click...

Top of the Town, 400 N 14th St, Arlington, VA 301.633.6719

WINNERS Lacrosse is taking a time honored tradition of the Lacrosse Tailgate and bringing it to DC! The Tailgate will include dinner, drinks, and socializing with the great lacrosse leaders and fans of our area. For more ticket information, please...

Carnegie Institution for Science, 1530 P St., N.W., Washington, DC 202.393.6999

The Gala features a silent auction of artwork created by local artists and inspired by the words of DC SCORES' poets followed by student performances. Corporate guests are encouraged to attend in support of DC SCORES' unique focus on creative...

05.17.2012ZooFari
Smithsonian National Zoological Park, 3001 Connecticut Ave NW, Washington, DC 202.633.3046

 ZooFari brings together 100 of the Washington, DC area's finest restaurants, and 13 vintners from around the world for an evening of gourmet foods, fine wines, fabulous entertainment, a great silent auction, and dancing under the stars. For more...

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