Things to Do in DC This Weekend

The Friday Noon Concert Series

The Friday Noon Concert Series presents Salon Trio, featuring Robert DiLutis on clarinet, Noah Getz on saxophone, and Mary-Victoria Voutsas on piano.

National Symphony Orchestra: Josefowicz & Adams: Scheherazade Two Point Oh!

Violinist Leila Josefowicz joins composer and conductor John Adams for a program featuring music by Piazzolla, Prokofiev, and Adams.

Live! at 10th & G Chamber Series

Live! at 10th & G Chamber Series presents works by Poulenc, Gershwin, and Schubert, performed by Melanie Ashkar, Emily Baltzer, Steven Schwarz, Eunju Kwak, and Jeongseon Choi.

Jacqueline Farrell recital

Jacqueline Farrell, an organist and harpsichordist, presents a program of music by Bach.

Adam Chlebek recital

Adam Chlebek presents an organ recital featuring works by Bruhns, J.S. Bach, Nico Muhly, and Maurice Duruflé.

Smithsonian Academy Orchestra

Founded in 2024 by conductor Kenneth Slowik, the Smithsonian Academy Orchestra is a resident ensemble of the Smithsonian Chamber Music Society.

BSO: The Four Seasons - String Quartet

Children and caregivers explore each season through movement, storytelling, familiar songs, and imaginative play in this interactive concert led by a Music Box host.

Tommy Mesa & Olga Kern

Tommy Mesa and Olga Kern open Dumbarton Concerts' 49th season with American and European works for cello and piano, including sonatas by Beethoven, Debussy, and Barber and shorter works by 20th- and 21st-century composers.

VOCES8

Grammy Award-nominated British a cappella ensemble VOCES8 makes its Center for the Arts debut with “Let’s Fly Away,” a celebration of the breadth and versatility of the human voice.

Greenspring Chamber Series

The Greenspring Chamber Series presents an afternoon of chamber music featuring works by Schumann, Schubert, Chopin, Rachmaninov, and Tchaikovsky.

BSO - Alsop Conducts Tchaikovsky’s Pathétique

Marin Alsop conducts the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra in a program featuring Barber’s Adagio for Strings, John Adams’s On the Transmigration of Souls, and Tchaikovsky’s Symphony No. 6, “Pathétique.”

Mass in Exile

Cantate Chamber Singers’ season-opening concert explores reconciliation through Jeffrey Van’s A Procession Winding Around Me and Mark Buller’s Mass in Exile.

Pathways of Light

Washington Master Chorale presents Pathways of Light, featuring works by Dvořák, Bartók, Ešenvalds, Dett, Andrew Vu, and Kabanya Vinson.

Collington Chamber Series

The Collington Chamber Series presents an afternoon concert, with the program to be announced. The event is free and open to the public, and no tickets are required.

American Music Festival: Peabody Chamber Orchestra

Conducting faculty artist Joseph Young leads the Peabody Chamber Orchestra through the original 1924 version of George Gershwin's Rhapsody in Blue. Showtimes: Oct 17 at 7:30 PM · Oct 18 at 3:00 PM.

Ana Vidovic

Ana Vidović is an internationally acclaimed classical guitarist recognized for her beautiful tone, refined technique, and expressive artistry.

Music Teachers of Fairfax Loudoun: Fall Recital

Music Teachers of Fairfax Loudoun offer membership to private music teachers seeking a non-competitive, friendly, and enriching community.

Simone Dinnerstein, piano

Simone Dinnerstein returns to Washington Performing Arts for an evening of distinctive piano artistry at Sixth & I, performing works by Rameau, Philip Lasser, J.S. Bach, and Keith Jarrett.

Takács Quartet Plays Haydn, Simon & Schubert

Internationally respected for their innovative programming, the renowned Takács Quartet performs works by Carlos Simon, Haydn, and Schubert.

Lyceum Chamber Series

The Lyceum Chamber Series features Brahms's 6 Klavierstücke, performed by pianist Luke Ratcliffe, and Dvorak's String Quartet No. 13, performed by the Avanti string quartet.

LAUNDRY DAY Presents: The Larger Than LIFE Tour

LAUNDRY DAY presents The Larger Than LIFE Tour featuring Illusion Hills, a twelve-piece Los Angeles collective blending vocalists, producers, multimedia creatives, hypnotic rhythms, immersive visuals, and personal storytelling.

Allison Russell

Montreal-born, Nashville-based Allison Russell is a Grammy-winning singer-songwriter, producer, author, actor, and human rights advocate. Autumn Nicholas is also appearing.

Anfisa Letyago

Russian-born DJ and producer Anfisa Letyago joins BETTE at Berhta for an intimate night of techno. She will perform alongside MÖSEE and Ashly.

GERALD ALBRIGHT

GERALD ALBRIGHT performs contemporary R&B and smooth jazz.

Chuchito Valdés - Cuban Jazz Series

Chuchito Valdés, a Cuban pianist, arranger, composer, and bandleader from a distinguished musical family, performs Cuban music including Mambo, Danzón, Cuban Timba, and Guaguancó.

Alfredo Mojica Group

Alfredo Mojica, a cornerstone of the DC salsa community, performs salsa classics with a first-class roster of musicians. The Friday night performance features salsa, bachata, merengue, and more.

Little Jams

Little Jams is a series of free Friday morning family-friendly concerts featuring upbeat live music for kids and adults at the parks.

guardin

DC9 presents guardin with kennedyxoxo, Fijimar, and Olen. The event is all ages, with doors opening at 6:30 PM and the show starting at 7:00 PM.

The Roustabouts

The Roustabouts bring a bold, fiddle-driven twist to the blues, blending traditional and contemporary blues, swing, classic R&B, soul, funk, and rock ’n’ roll.

Benjamin Tod & Lost Dog Street Band

Benjamin Tod & Lost Dog Street Band perform with Tommy Prine in an all-ages show at The Howard Theatre. Doors open at 6:00 pm and the show starts at 7:00 pm. Showtimes: Oct 16 at 7:00 PM & 8:00 PM.

The Fabulous Dialtones Rock and Dance Party

The Fabulous Dialtones bring their classic rock with horns show to Jammin’ Java’s 25th Anniversary concert series, with an opening set by Molly & The Misfits.

American Music Festival: Baltimore Jazz Collective

Join Sean Jones, the Richard and Elizabeth Case Chair of Jazz Studies, and collaborators from across the DMV for an evening of American standards and choice picks from jazz history.

Marcel Penzes

Trombonist and composer Marcel Penzes presents the music of New Orleans, celebrating jazz as a joyful, collective expression of life.

Sienna Spiro - My House Tour

Sienna Spiro presents the My House Tour with support from Summer Joy. The event is sold out. Showtimes: Oct 16 at 6:30 PM & 8:00 PM.

TRAITRS

Happy Hour with Darden & Friends: Stephen Phillip Harvey

Enjoy crisp autumn evenings with this long-running favorite: live jazz sets from top-tier musicians curated by Darden Purcell.

The Wedding Funeral / RJVJ / Donna Lynch (spoken word)

The Blackout presents The Wedding Funeral, a gothic-Americana duo making their Washington, D.C. debut, alongside RjVj and spoken-word artist Donna Lynch.

Guachinangos w/ Chicha Morada

Guachinangos creates folk fusion blending son jarocho, cumbia, champeta, and other Latin American rhythms in vibrant performances that combine traditional and electric instrumentation.

SOFI TUKKER Presents: Animal Talk

SOFI TUKKER presents Animal Talk with Kungs and Nala. The event partners with PLUS1, donating $1 from every ticket sold to local animal shelters supporting animal health and well-being.

Rhett Miller

Rhett Miller performs with opener Alice Mason.

Dj Fuckoff & Lovefoxy

TO THOSE WHO CELEBRATE. Two of Berlin’s most unruly exports on one bill.

Chasing Abbey

Chasing Abbey, the award-winning trio from Tullamore, Ireland, returns to the U.S. in autumn 2026 for a twenty-four-date North American tour.

An evening with Andrew McMahon and his piano

Andrew McMahon performs an evening of music with his piano, with Ivory Layne. The event supports The Dear Jack Foundation through a $1 contribution per ticket. Showtimes: Oct 17 at 5:30 PM & 6:00 PM.

THE RESIDENTS - ESKIMO LIVE

The Residents perform Eskimo Live, with Rushadicus. Opening acts, door times, and set times are subject to change.

THE WHISPERS – 60th Anniversary!

The Whispers celebrate their 60th anniversary with a performance of smooth ballads and upbeat dance favorites spanning their celebrated R&B, soul, jazz, pop, disco, and blues career.

PRETTY BITTER (RECORD RELEASE PARTY)

Pretty Bitter celebrates the release of their sophomore album, Pleaser, with a performance featuring PULSES., PADFOOT, and THISDOGLLHUNT.

Guitar Hero Flashband Showcase

Flashband returns to Black Cat with eight all-new bands performing face-melting covers from a wide range of rock and pop favorites.

¡Latin Night with Tumbao!

The best Latin night in DC takes place at Bossa every Saturday night with Tumbao, a pan-American band led by Jorge Martinez and featuring musicians from across the Americas.

San Holo Presents: TRUE LOVE IN A MADE UP WORLD

San Holo presents TRUE LOVE IN A MADE UP WORLD, presented by GLOW and Steez Promo, with support from Taiki Nulight and Atura. The event is for ages 18+.

The Chuck Underwood Trio

The Chuck Underwood Trio features drummer Byron McWilliams, bassist Mark Lysher, and guitarist Chuck Underwood performing reactionary improvised music spanning jazz, folk, rock, blues, and avant-garde styles.

Pile O' Rocks

Pile O’ Rocks brings the punch, hooks, and harmony-rich rock ’n’ roll of Rockpile, Nick Lowe, Dave Edmunds, and more to the stage.

Drunken Prayer

Drunken Prayer features Morgan Geer touring with Matt Patton of Drive-By Truckers on bass and Claude Coleman Jr. of Ween on drums.

Tregaron Unplugged

Washington Performing Arts and Tregaron Conservancy invite visitors to wander, listen, move, and discover music and participatory experiences across the Conservancy’s terraces, lawns, meadows, and pathways.

Reggaefest

Reggaefest is a 21+ show at The Howard Theatre, with doors and the show starting at 10:00 pm.

Jammin Java 25th Anniversary Party Featuring Brindley Brothers Reunion + Mike Clem (Eddie From Ohio)

A rare chance to experience the Brindley Brothers Reunion and Michael Clem, a Charlottesville-based singer-songwriter and founding member of Eddie from Ohio, performing songs that earned critical acclaim at Jammin Java.

American Music Festival: Peabody Jazz Ensemble, Sean Jones, director

Join Sean Jones, the Richard and Elizabeth Case Chair of Jazz Studies, and collaborators from across the DMV for an evening of American standards and choice picks from jazz history.

Tre. Charles

Tre. Charles is an alternative/indie soul artist whose expressive blend of warm, soulful undertones, powerful lyrics, and emotive crooning invites audiences into his world.

Gracie Jay

Gracie Jay performs with Ryan Hanseler on piano, William Ledbetter on bass, and Chrishawn Darby on drums as part of Jazz at The Kreeger.

The Tallest Man On Earth

The Tallest Man On Earth performs with support from Gwenifer Raymond. Raymond is a Wales-born, Brighton-based instrumentalist celebrated for her finger-picked guitar and Welsh Primitive style.

Blind Boys of Alabama: Tribute to Songs in the Key of Life

The legendary Blind Boys of Alabama celebrate the 50th anniversary of Stevie Wonder’s iconic album Songs in the Key of Life, pairing classic songs with selections from their own repertoire in a joyful blend of gospel, soul, and Americana.

The Carpenters Songbook: A Live Celebration

The Carpenters Songbook: A Live Celebration brings the music of Karen and Richard Carpenter back to the stage with a full band, heartfelt storytelling, and beloved songs including “Close to You” and “Rainy Days and Mondays.”

Magoo

Magoo is a progressive bluegrass quartet from Denver, Colorado, blending intricate arrangements, three-part harmonies, and extended improvisations.

Glimmer w/ TORO, Scoria

Glimmer performs with TORO and Scoria at Pie Shop. The event is all ages, with doors at 7:30 pm and the show starting at 8:00 pm.

Rhythmic Tales: William Hooker & On Ka’a Davis

Rhythmic Tales features William Hooker on drums and spoken word, and On Ka’a Davis on acoustic and electric guitars.

Jai’Len Josey - The Serial Romantic Tour

This event is sold out. Jai’Len Josey brings her vibrant blend of R&B, hip-hop, old school Detroit House, and musical theater to The Serial Romantic Tour, with support from Zyah Belle.

Fallin’ Free: A Tribute to Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers

Fallin’ Free is a tribute to Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers.

LOFT LATE NIGHT: CHRIS TIMBERS BAND

Julia Cole

Julia Cole performs with Jordana Bryant at Union Stage. Texas native Julia Cole is a country artist known for her charismatic stage presence, witty lyrics, and more than 700 million streams.

Quadeca

Quadeca performs with DERBY and Olēka. A portion of proceeds benefits City of Hope’s efforts to advance cancer research, provide lifesaving treatments, and support children and families facing cancer.

DARYL DAVIS PRESENTS: A TRIBUTE TO CHUCK BERRY

Daryl Davis presents a 100th birthday tribute to the founding father of rock ’n’ roll, Chuck Berry.

AJJ

AJJ, featuring Sean Bonnette, Ben Gallaty, Preston Bryant, Mark Glick, and Kevin Higuchi, performs music from its doom-laden yet hopeful catalog, including its eighth studio record, Disposable Everything.

Carlo Alfonso - Cuban Jazz Series

Carlo Alfonso's Cuban Jazz Series performance brings together modern jazz, Afro-Cuban roots, Latin identity, and a deeply personal sense of groove.

Homecoming Gospel Concert | Homecoming 2026

Howard University invites students, alumni, faculty, staff, and friends to an uplifting gospel concert celebrating the resilient faith that anchors the Howard community.

Chanpan – autogratis North American Tour

DC9 presents Chanpan on the autogratis North American Tour with SHEBAD. Doors open at 7:00 PM, and the show is all ages.

ALVARO DIAZ - OMAKASE TOUR

This is a General Admission-Standing Room Only Event with Reserved Seating in the Balcony. This Show is for All Ages. Genre: Hip-Hop/Rap Artists: Alvaro Diaz.

VERONNEAU - Blue Tapestry - Celebrating Joni Mitchell & Carole King

Award-winning duo VERONNEAU reimagine classic songs from Joni Mitchell's "Blue" and Carole King's "Tapestry" in a concert featuring music and stories from the post-Woodstock era.

Young Fresh Fellows w/ Dot Dash • S0LD 0UT •

Young Fresh Fellows perform with Dot Dash.

Viaje Tropical with Tony Succar, Mauricio Mesones, Mimy Succar y Kenyi Succar

A live Viaje Tropical show featuring Tony Succar, Mauricio Mesones, Mimy Succar, and Kenyi Succar.

Eric Brace + Thomm Jutz

Eric Brace and Thomm Jutz are a Nashville-based singer-songwriter duo whose music features fluid acoustic guitar interplay and warm vocal harmonies.

Salin

Salin is a Thai-born, Canada-based drummer, Juno-nominated producer, and composer whose music combines Northeast Thai sounds with West African psychedelia and modern soulful production in her self-described genre, “Afro Isan Soul.”

Ian McConnell

Ian McConnell performs with Cherokee Social at Pearl Street Warehouse.

Miraje (EP release show!) w/ mieke, KENDALL!

Miraje celebrates the release of their EP with a show featuring mieke and KENDALL! The event is all ages.

Maria Grand Quartet

Maria Grand Quartet is a new ensemble led by saxophonist and vocalist Maria Grand, featuring spontaneous compositions, collective improvisation, rhythm, poems, stories, and songs.

Chucho Valdés 85th Birthday Celebration

Pianist Chucho Valdés marks his 85th birthday with a performance tracing a career that has shaped Afro-Cuban jazz.

Wu Fei & Abigail Washburn

Guzheng master Wu Fei and American banjo artist Abigail Washburn merge American old-time music and Chinese folk songs into impressionistic renditions of traditional material from Appalachia to China’s Xinjiang region.

Steve Lacy: Oh yeah? Tour

This Steve Lacy concert is sold out. The show features Steve Lacy at The Anthem, with doors at 6:00 PM and the show at 7:00 PM. Showtimes: Oct 18 at 6:00 PM & 7:00 PM.

Jerry’s Middle Finger

A Grateful Dead tribute band blending jam band energy with soulful vocals.

Stephen Day: The Self Titled Tour

Stephen Day performs on The Self Titled Tour with Brother Elsey at Union Stage.

Gillian Welch & David Rawlings Play Grateful Dead Acoustic Reckoning

Michael Blaustein: The Taste Me Tour

Michael Blaustein returns to the stage for the final leg of his wildly successful Taste Me Tour, giving fans one last chance to catch the set live.

Phoebe Robinson: Feral & Fired Up

Phoebe Robinson: Feral & Fired Up is a show featuring Phoebe Robinson with Dubray Kinney. The all-ages event takes place at The Howard Theatre.

Eddie Griffin

Eddie Griffin presents a night of stand-up comedy featuring his unfiltered take on life, fame, and everything in between.

KATHY GRIFFIN: New Face, New Tour

Arnez J.

Arnez J returns to DC Improv with an energetic, physical comedy style shaped by his background in sports and extensive television and concert appearances.

Stand-Up Showcase

Enjoy great stand-up comedy in downtown DC with a showcase featuring outstanding comedians from DC, Maryland, Virginia, and beyond.

DJ Berimbau Spins Latin Grooves

DJ Berimbau spins a hot selection of salsa, bachata, reggaeton, and Latin pop party anthems on the second floor.

mr Brightside : 2000s+DANCE+PARTIES [indie rock|dance edition]

DC9 presents mr Brightside, a 2000s dance party featuring DJs Phoenix & Dionysus exploring the era's indie rock, pop, and music-video favorites. The event is 21+ and doors open at 11:00 PM.

SOULED OUT Dates: Howard Homecoming

SOULED OUT Dates: Howard Homecoming, presented by SOULED OUT DATES for guests ages 21 and over.

Honky Tonk Dance with Rusty Sal

Rusty Sal returns to the Bumper Car Pavilion for a honky tonk dance featuring a beginner two-step lesson followed by dancing to live classic country music. No prior experience or partner is needed.

Je Ka Faaji: Djames Live In Dc

Faaji Nights DC, Jekajo Global, and Bel Curv present Je Ka Faaji: Howard Homecoming Weekend at Bette in Washington, DC.

DJ Danilo Spins Latin Hits

DJ Danilo gets the party going upstairs, spinning salsa, bachata, reggaetón and Latin pop.

Alphabet Soup PRESENTS: Slut – O – Ween

Alphabet Soup presents Slut–O–Ween, a 21+ no-phone, no-photo dyke Halloween party at DC9 with DJs Kristy, tr0pigal, and Che From Yesterday.

Sarau de Samba: Brazilian Samba Roots Experience

Experience the exuberant and community-centered tradition of samba at EducArte’s Sarau de Samba, a monthly celebration of Afro-Brazilian culture.

Contra Dance with Cécilia

Join a Sunday evening contra dance in Glen Echo Park’s Spanish Ballroom, with caller Chloe Levine and music by Cécilia.

chitra.MOVES Movement Classes

chitra.MOVES community classes are open to all levels and beginner-friendly.

Shamrock Studio™ Irish Dance Fall Session (Ages 4.5+)

This 6-week introductory Irish dance session for children ages 4.5 and above teaches fundamentals including musicality, rhythm, balance, jumping, kicking, stepping, and sliding.

DanceFit: Folk Dances of India

A Saturday morning dance fitness series featuring Bhangra, Garba, and Dandiya Raas, three folk dances from India.

The Fruits of Our Labor

In commemoration of America’s 250th anniversary, Step Afrika!

Pre-Professional Ballet Training at MYB

Maryland Youth Ballet offers comprehensive classical ballet training for children, youth, and pre-professionals ages 2–18, along with an extension program for teens.

That’s Butta Hip Hop with Rashaad and Ayanna

That’s Butta Hip Hop is an adult-only class focused on freestyle, choreography, groove, and developing a deeper understanding of music and movement.

Samba Dance Classes with Luy Cortes

EducArte offers weekly samba dance classes led by Brazilian performer, choreographer, and instructor Luy Cortes.

Dance Across Mexico: A Beginner's Workshop to Learn the Different Mexican Dance Styles

Dance Across Mexico is a 10-session beginner workshop led by the Mexican Cultural Institute and DC Folklórico Dance Company.

Irish Set and Céilí Dance Classes - Fall Season

Learn Irish set and céilí dances in a relaxed atmosphere with instructor Ann Marie Breheny; no partner or experience is required.

Samba Dance Classes with Mariana Triginelli

EducArte offers weekly samba dance classes for all levels, teaching samba technique, footwork, body isolations, hip work, and choreography.

Irish Dance Classes for Kids

This energetic, non-competitive class introduces kids to Irish dance, including traditional step dance, group céilí, sean nós styles, footwork, percussive rhythms, and improvisation.

DanceFit: Shake Your Soul

Shake Your Soul is a dynamic movement practice set to world music that energizes the body, relaxes the nervous system, and awakens the soul.

Irish Sean Nós Dance for Adults

This sean nós dance class introduces the musical and expressive old-style Irish dance tradition from Ireland, including fundamental techniques, improvisation, and creative engagement with music and other dancers.

The Dismantling Tour with Robin D. Bullock

Join Robin D. Bullock as he dismantles strongholds in believers, deceivers, illusions, delusions, and political realms.

Emily Feng — Our Hearts Burned for Home: Uyghur Militants in Syria's Civil War - With Abigail Hauslohner — at Conn Ave

Emily Feng discusses Our Hearts Burned for Home, her account of Uyghur exiles from China who became a pivotal force in Syria's civil war, in conversation with Abigail Hauslohner.

Defiant

Brian Dooley presents Defiant, featuring eleven true stories of ordinary people across Europe who became unlikely human rights defenders.

It's Up for Debate presented by Polymarket: Andrew Yang vs. Scott Jenn

Gallery Talk: Observer

Join a gallery talk exploring Norman S. Carr’s street photography from Washington, DC, and around the world, focusing on how reflections, light, and color transform everyday moments into layered studies of place and perception.

Nerd Nite

Nerd Nite DC presents an extra-special Halloween spectacular featuring three expert talks, audience games, burlesque by Aquarius Moon, performances by Prudence Blowhole, and a costume contest.

Katy Hessel: An Illustrated Guide to Amazing Women Artists

Join art historian and bestselling author Katy Hessel for a family book talk celebrating The Story of Art Without Men: An Illustrated Guide to Amazing Women Artists.

The Best Kind of American: A True Story of Murder, War, and America's Undoing in the Middle East

Kim Ghattas discusses The Best Kind of American, a true-crime investigation into the 1984 assassination of Malcolm Kerr and the geopolitical conflicts that shaped the modern Middle East.

Power and Greed: Monopolies, Mergers, and Cartels on the American Stage

Spencer Weber Waller discusses Power and Greed, a history of monopolies, mergers, and cartels that shaped American live entertainment and Broadway, in conversation with Sara Gay Forden.

Floating Mountains: The Art of Imagining the Impossible

Disney Legend and Imagineer Joe Rohde discusses Floating Mountains: The Art of Imagining the Impossible with Bethanee Bemis.

African Art Works: Artists Creating Change / The Jack Faxon Collection & The Here Project Pride and Belonging in African Art

Kevin D. Dumouchelle celebrates the release of African Art Works: Artists Creating Change / The Jack Faxon Collection and The Here Project: Pride and Belonging in African Art, joined in conversation by Mark Auslander.

Katt Williams On Book Tour!

Sold out. Katt Williams will discuss his book NINE LIVES, NO WIVES, AND 69 CONCUBINES and take questions from the audience in a live Q&A; every ticket includes a copy of the book.

Judah Can't Tell

Cal Hoffman discusses his novel Judah Can't Tell, a morally urgent story about fatherhood, ambition, political scandal, and inherited failure. He will be joined in conversation by actor Harry Lennix.

When Healing Harms: The Doctor Who Put a Hospital on Trial—and the Case That Shook Psychiatry

Eric Caplan discusses When Healing Harms, his account of the malpractice case involving psychiatrist Raphael Osheroff and its lasting impact on psychiatry, in conversation with Sally Satel.

K-Literature Book Club: Stories of Korea (Fall 2026 Session!)

This in-person discussion series explores three contemporary Korean novels addressing themes such as empathy, resilience, community, and human connection.

2026 National Heritage Fellows by the National Endowment for the Arts: Belén Escobedo, Juan Díes, and Víctor G. Pichardo | Special Presentation

Join the Mexican Cultural Institute for a special evening celebrating 2026 National Heritage Fellows Belén Escobedo, Juan Díes, and Víctor G. Pichardo.

Lincoln’s Life, Death and Legacy Tours

Gain comprehensive insight into Lincoln the person and Lincoln the president with an exclusive full-day experience encompassing visits to President Lincoln’s Cottage, Ford’s Theatre and the Lincoln Memorial.

STC Salon

STC Salon is a season-long program of guided conversations exploring the creative process behind Shakespeare Theatre Company productions.

Solas Nua: Crocodile Fever

Set in Northern Ireland in 1989, Crocodile Fever follows rebellious Fianna Devlin as she returns to the life of her pious sister Alannah and confronts their father's tyrannical legacy.

ExPats Theatre: Coming to America: An Immigrant Cabaret

Four immigrants from Germany, India, Peru, and Senegal navigate the complexities and contradictions of integration in the United States through songs, stories, humor, wit, and satire.

Moloko Presents: Kyivska Perepichka

“Kyivska Perepichka” is a poignant and provocative one-woman performance by Irma Vitovska exploring the lives, dreams, and resilience of Ukrainians after Russia’s full-scale invasion.

Somewhere Over the Border

Somewhere Over the Border is a DC-premiere musical inspired by the true story of Brian Quijada’s mother’s immigration from El Salvador to America.

Chicka Chicka Boom Boom: The Musical

Chicka Chicka Boom Boom: The Musical is a bright, musical celebration of letters, words, and imagination based on the beloved children's picture book.

The Addams Family

The Addams Family is a laugh-out-loud musical comedy presented by McLean Community Players, following Wednesday Addams as she falls for a perfectly normal young man.

August Wilson's MA RAINEY'S BLACK BOTTOM

Set in 1920s Chicago, August Wilson’s acclaimed play follows trailblazing singer Ma Rainey and her band during a fraught recording session, where conflicts over art, power, and control build to a shattering finale.

Mr. Burns: A Post-Electric Play

In Anne Washburn’s daring dark comedy, a band of survivors retells The Simpsons episode “Cape Feare” after the collapse of civilization.

The Legend of Sleepy Hollow

Enter an abandoned, possibly haunted tavern in Sleepy Hollow for a haunting and humorous retelling of Washington Irving’s timeless legend.

Woody Sez

WOODY SEZ: THE LIFE & MUSIC OF WOODY GUTHRIE is an acclaimed musical celebrating the life, songs, and legacy of folk hero Woody Guthrie.

Come From Away

Tony Award-winning Come From Away returns to Ford’s Theatre, telling the heart-warming true story of how a small Canadian town cared for 6,579 airline passengers stranded there on 9/11.

Stonewall's Bust

In this area-premiere theatrical farce, one man lies about breaking a priceless statue at the museum owned by his fiancée’s mother, setting off an escalating series of lies.

Pancho Villa

An old man, a young man, and a child revisit the Mexican Revolution, resurrecting Pancho Villa through memory, corridos, and myth. Student matinees are offered on weekdays at 10:30 am.

Flying V Presents: The Royale by Marco Ramirez

Flying V presents Marco Ramirez's award-winning play The Royale, directed by Raven Lorraine.

Nunsense: A Musical Comedy

Five remaining Little Sisters of Hoboken stage a variety show to raise money to bury the last four nuns accidentally left in the freezer.

Monsters of the Villa Diodati

This electrifying musical follows famous writers gathered at Villa Diodati during a storm on Lake Geneva as they challenge one another to create the perfect tale of terror.

Measure for Measure

A production of William Shakespeare's Measure for Measure, part of Folger Theatre's 2026-2027 season.

Beatrice Likes The Dark

A world premiere family play based on the book by April Genevieve Tucholke, blending magic, music, shadow play, and heartfelt storytelling.

Merrily We Roll Along

Stephen Sondheim's masterwork about friendship, ambition, and the compromises that shape a life follows three longtime friends in reverse chronological order over twenty years.

Reston Community Players: “Once Upon a Mattress”

Reston Community Players continue their tradition of artistic excellence with touching, funny and timeless productions. Tickets are available at the RCC Box Office and restonplayers.org.

Hundred Days

Hundred Days is a mainstage production in Keegan Theatre’s 2026–2027 season, running from October 9 through November 8, 2026.

Some Like It Hot

This Tony-winning musical comedy follows two 1930s jazz musicians who disguise themselves as women to escape the mob while touring with an all-female band.

Frida...A Self Portrait

Wish You Were Here

Salme’s getting married and her four best friends get her ready in a flurry of tulle and teasing about the wedding night ahead.

Are You Now or Have You Ever Been?

Eric Bentley's American docudrama follows artists facing impossible choices as they testify before the House Un-American Activities Committee.

Concert Films & Cocktails: The Last Selena Concert

This event explores Selena’s extraordinary cultural impact, her role in breaking racial and gender barriers, and the significance of her bicultural identity and influence on American music.

Knives Out

Join us for a free screening of Knives Out in the Justice Forum at the REACH.

Foreign Language Film

Foreign Language Film presents audience-chosen movies shown in their original language with English subtitles.

ICONS

Icons and Flow presents two interconnected photographic series by Baltimore-based artist Rachel A Sale, including Icons, developed with John Coplen, and Flow.

FLOW

Transformer and The LINE DC present Icons and Flow, two interconnected photographic series by Baltimore-based artist Rachel A Sale, with Icons created in collaboration with John Coplen.

Clifford Ross: Digital Waves

Clifford Ross: Digital Waves is an installation featuring a 23-foot-tall screen displaying waves of glowing pixels, inspired by the artist’s studies of the sea.

Best Laid Plans: Unrealized Projects from the Archives of American Art

Best Laid Plans examines unrealized projects preserved in the Archives of American Art, including unfinished artworks, proposals for publications and exhibitions, and other creative initiatives that were never realized.

Anne Stine: What the Small Things Know

What the Small Things Know is Anne Stine's exploration of how nature adapts and survives through community.

Amy Sabrin: No Words

Amy Sabrin’s No Words exhibition explores the ways language can be debased, misleading, or turned upside down.

Fall Group Show

Fall Group Show features work by Brittany Mona', Carolyn Marshall Wright, Dana Brotman, Deb Furey, Debra Perkins, Dee Levinson, Elaine Florimonte, Elena Tchernomazova, Gale Wallar, Hernan Murno…

Ch/Art on the Avenue

Ch/Art is transforming storefront windows throughout Chevy Chase into a vibrant community art exhibition featuring original artwork by local artists.

“Possibilities” Exhibit

Masterful works by members of the League of Reston Artists are displayed from mid-September through mid-October.

New Works by Sobia Ahmad

Hamiltonian Artists presents Entangled Light | ربطِ نُور, a solo exhibition by Sobia Ahmad.

Entangled Light

Hamiltonian Artists presents Entangled Light, a solo exhibition by Sobia Ahmad featuring an immersive multimedia installation of experimental gelatin silver photographs and hand-processed 16mm film.

Meanderings

Meanderings, by Eleanor Kotlarik Wang and curated by Adah Rose Bitterbaum, draws inspiration from vintage lace objects and the craft of lacemaking.

Time, Tools, and Technology

Gary Anthes presents views of the machines, tools, and devices that have driven farming, industry, and commerce since the 19th century.

Animal Spirits

Animal Spirits features Christopher Corson's artwork, curated by Mary Welch-Higgins, animating difficult places with the vitality and power of animals.

Sunrise, Sunset

Sunrise, Sunset is an exhibition of Jo Levine’s landscape photographs featuring natural scenes from the United States and around the world.

On A Different Plane

On A Different Plane is an exhibition by Sabiha Iqbal, curated by Iza Thomas and Robert Cwiok.

The River is Alive

This exhibition explores the living nature of rivers and humanity’s interdependence with the natural world through paintings inspired by Buddhist symbology and observations of environmental change.

Marilyn Gates-Davis: Where We Once Belonged

A solo exhibition by painter Marilyn Gates-Davis, presenting abstract works that investigate memory, displacement, and the longing for a place called home.

Beetlemania: Nature's Warriors, Sculpture by Joan Danziger

Art Handler Art Show

Art Handler Art Show creates a space for professional art handlers to share their own artwork and connect with colleagues.

Humanography: Paramythia

Greek artist Matina Marki Tillman will exhibit her new series of Humanography etchings at the Washington Printmakers Gallery throughout October.

The Glass Harvest

The Glass Harvest is an exhibition of glass artistry presented by the National Capital Art Glass Guild, featuring artworks that speak to the fall season and the breadth of glass artistry.

October 2026 in the Galleries with Lori Rounds and Open Studios

Artists & Makers Studios hosts Lori Rounds’ “Reimagined” exhibit throughout October, along with a mini-solo for Richard Svec, resident artist exhibits, and work by 19 Gallery 209 member artists.

October in the Galleries with Open Studios

Artists & Makers Studios hosts Lori Rounds' exhibit “Reimagined,” a mini-solo exhibit by Richard Svec, and work by resident and Gallery 209 member artists.

Reimagined

Artists & Makers Studios hosts Lori Rounds’ “Reimagined,” an exhibition exploring interruption, adaptation, and new approaches to artistic practice.

Carnival of Curiosities

Carnival of Curiosities is an art exhibit exploring carnival and circus themes, including quirky costumes, haunted attractions, terrifying oddities, and magical sleights of hand.

Asia Anderson & Lizzie Brown, Inherited Threads

Asia Anderson & Lizzie Brown's exhibition Inherited Threads is on view in the Park View Gallery from October 3 through October 31, 2026.

Tame Joy

Thundershark Gallery presents “Tame Joy,” a new solo exhibition by Lumen the Sim.

What the Season Keeps

"What the Season Keeps" explores autumn’s layered depth through earthy palettes and textured surfaces, with stories fall holds close at the Enamelists Gallery in the Torpedo Factory, Old Town Alexandria.

Nocturnal: Things that go Bump in the Night

Journey to shadowy corners and shady situations as artists embrace the night with pottery, glass, painting, and prints in a collection of dusky delights.

The Deconstructed Cathedral: A Celebration of Cathedral Arts

The Deconstructed Cathedral: A Celebration of Cathedral Arts is curated and presented by the Sculpture Studio at Glen Echo Park and runs on Saturdays and Sundays from 12pm to 6pm.

Michèle Colburn: The Contours of Remembrance

Michèle Colburn: The Contours of Remembrance is on view Saturdays and Sundays from 12pm to 6pm, October 3 through November 1, 2026.

Revolutions: Art from the Hirshhorn Collection, 1860–1960

In celebration of its 50th-anniversary season, the Smithsonian’s Hirshhorn Museum presents a major survey of 208 artworks from its collection, made by 122 artists between 1860 and 1960.

Unearthing Foundations

Juried exhibition for Latinx/Latine artists, exploring foundations, groundwork, bedrock. On view September 11 – November 1, 2026.

Clay and Community

Clay and Community celebrates the relationships that sustain the ceramic world through group works, collaborative projects, and shared studio practices.

League of Reston Artists – ArtRESTON Painters Exhibit

This exhibit features League of Reston Artists painters and mixed media artists exploring fall through color, mood, texture, and personal interpretation.

America at 250 Collections and Happenings

America at 250 Collections and Happenings is presented as an exhibition running from May 28 through September 30, 2026.

What's So Funny?

An exhibition at Amy Kaslow Gallery.

Visual Feast Art Exhibition

Visual Feast features artwork by Malik Greene, Ashley Ja’nae Gunter, and Ju Yun, exploring identity and material culture through vibrant paint and intricate mixed media.

Revolutionary Echoes in Washington

This exhibition presents rare letters, maps, illustrations, artworks and artifacts from the Albert H. Small Washingtoniana Collection, exploring how the ideas and promises of the Declaration of Independence shaped Washington from the revolutionary era through the Civil War and the 1876 centennial.

Generations D.C.

Generations D.C. brings new perspectives to familiar Washington, D.C., sites by presenting historical images alongside the stories of laborers, activists, and artists across generations.

To Have and To Hold

To Have & To Hold brings together husband-and-wife artists Kristin and Jeff Bohlander in an exhibition exploring memory, intimacy, transformation, and the materials we carry through life.

Running Faucets

An exhibition at Amy Kaslow Gallery.

Creative Aging

Creative Aging is a community exhibition featuring artwork created through The Phillips Collection’s programs for older adults living with memory loss, care partners, and the broader community.

Square

An exhibition exploring geometric square and square root themes, featuring fiber art, wearable art, home decor, and other works.

“Art Mirrors Culture” Reston Multicultural Festival Exhibit

Reston-area artists display works reflecting their cultural heritages in the Jo Ann Rose Gallery and 3D Gallery at RCC Lake Anne.

Vignettes

Vignettes is a visual exploration of the influential moments, experiences, and cultural forces that shaped David Ibata into the person and artist he is today.

Haenyeo: The Breath of Jeju (Special Exhibition)

Haenyeo: The Breath of Jeju is a special exhibition exploring the lives, diving practices, sustainable way of living, and community traditions of Jeju’s famous women free divers.

Hanji: Embracing Color featuring works by artist Lee Seung-chul

Hanji: Embracing Color presents Lee Seung-chul’s tactile, sculptural works made from traditional Korean paper, featuring vibrant natural colors and forms inspired by Korean cultural heritage.

What Remains/The Vietnam War and its Reckoning

This exhibition features work by intercultural artists who served during the Vietnam War, exploring the conflict and the intersecting identities shaped by their experiences.

Multiple Exposures Gallery New Member Photography Exhibitions

Multiple Exposures Gallery presents two fine art photography exhibitions by new member artists: “Living Geometry” by Anice Hoachlander and “What is Left Behind” by Alistair Corden.

Saodat Ismailova: Melted Into the Sun

Saodat Ismailova: Melted into the Sun is the first major solo museum presentation in the United States by film and installation artist Saodat Ismailova.

Saodat Ismailova exhibition

Saodat Ismailova: Melted into the Sun is the first major solo museum presentation in the United States by film and installation artist Saodat Ismailova.

My Conversations with Barragán: A Photography Installation by Martirene Alcántara

My Conversations with Barragán is a photography installation by Martirene Alcántara exploring Luis Barragán’s architecture through perception, memory, and emotion.

Build/Erase

Build/Erase is an exhibition exploring addition and subtraction, creation and communication, and the push and pull of growth and removal through monochromatic artworks.

A SPARK OF CONSCIOUSNESS: Healing the soul

A SPARK OF CONSCIOUSNESS: Healing The Soul is Laurence Elle Groux’s first solo exhibition, bringing together stoneware ceramic sculptures and oil pastel etchings that give physical form to emotional and spiritual states.

Ahn Chang-Hong – noon-mool

American University Museum presents noon-mool, a major solo exhibition by Korean artist Ahn Chang-Hong featuring recent paintings, sculptures, multimedia works, and selected earlier pieces.

Beyond Words: The Sacred Art of Ayesha Kamal

Beyond Words: The Sacred Art of Ayesha Kamal showcases contemporary Islamic calligrapher Ayesha Kamal’s large-scale mixed-media paintings exploring faith, artistic expression, and cultural heritage.

Observer: The Street Photographs of Norman S. Carr

This exhibition presents black-and-white and color street photographs by Norman S. Carr, made between 2000 and 2004.

American Icon: The US Flag in Art

American Icon: The US Flag in Art features around 30 paintings, prints, and photographs tracing how the meaning of the US flag has evolved from the late 1800s to the present day.

Sky Hopinka: Kicking the Clouds

Through photographs, poems, and film, Sky Hopinka connects family, language, place, and lived Indigenous experience.

El Marsam: Modern and Contemporary Art from Egypt

El Marsam: Modern and Contemporary Art from Egypt explores the origins and evolution of the Egyptian modern art movement and its lasting influence on contemporary artistic practice in Egypt and across the Egyptian diaspora.

Weaving an Empire: Textiles of the Inka World

In the 15th century, the Inka built one of the world’s largest empires, rapidly expanding beyond the Cuzco Valley across much of South America’s western region.

Out of Bounds

Out of Bounds is an exhibition featuring the work of Hamiltonian alumni alongside selected contemporary works from The Kreeger Museum’s permanent collection.

In the Library: Reimagining America by Design

See the Great Depression-era Index of American Design through the eyes of today’s college students.

Interwoven: A Tradition of Textiles

Interwoven: A Tradition of Textiles explores the artistry, technical mastery, and cultural importance of textiles across centuries.

Adam Pendleton: Love, Queen

The Hirshhorn Museum presents Adam Pendleton: Love, Queen, a landmark exhibition of new and recent paintings and a single-channel video work.

Back and Forth

Back and Forth: Rozeal., Titian, Cezanne explores unexpected connections among four paintings spanning six centuries and different cultures.

Star Power: Photographs from Hollywood’s Golden Age by George Hurrell (A Sequel)

The National Portrait Gallery presents a second installation of “Star Power: Photographs from Hollywood’s Golden Age by George Hurrell,” featuring 20 vintage photographs of film stars from the 1930s and 1940s.

Routed West: Twentieth-Century African American Quilts in California

Routed West traces the flow and flourishing of African American quilts in the context of the Second Great Migration.

From the Louvre: Masterpieces of Islamic Art

From the Louvre: Masterpieces of Islamic Art presents twenty-six exceptional artworks from the Louvre’s collection of Islamic art, spanning the seventh through nineteenth centuries and a vast geographic area from Spain to India.

Water’s Edge: The Art of Truman Lowe

Water’s Edge: The Art of Truman Lowe is the first major retrospective of acclaimed Hoocąk (Ho-Chunk) artist Truman Lowe.

Nocturnes

Nocturnes explores how eight photographers use a modern, cinematic approach to create art inspired by the night.

Beverly Ress

Tephra ICA presents Light and Longing: Drawings by Beverly Ress, a solo exhibition curated by Mary Welch Higgins.

Marlo Pascual: Making Something Out of Something

This exhibition features 17 works by Marlo Pascual that blur the boundaries between photography and sculpture.

Light is a Plastic Medium: The Photography of Carlotta Corpron

An exhibition dedicated to the photography of Carlotta Corpron, exploring her innovative use of light as a creative and sculptural medium.

Janet Echelman: Radical Softness

Janet Echelman: Radical Softness is a mid-career retrospective bringing together early drawings, paintings, mixed media works, maquettes, and full-size net sculptures spanning four decades of Echelman’s career.

Portrait of Lloyd Patterson

Explore the history of Black Americans in the Soviet Union through a portrait of artist Lloyd Walton Patterson.

Much Here Is Beautiful: Photography Surveys of the U.S. Bicentennial

Much Here Is Beautiful: Photography Surveys of the U.S. Bicentennial brings together 225 photographs documenting people and places across the United States before, during, and after the 1976 Bicentennial.

To Hear Her Speak: Black Women and Shakespeare

To Hear Her Speak: Black Women and Shakespeare explores the histories of Black women in Shakespearean performance and their engagement with Shakespeare’s language, stories, and characters.

Paws and Kinship at VCA Old Town (6/8/2026 – 5/29/2027)

Paws and Kinship is an art exhibit featuring 2D artwork by Del Ray Artisans members at VCA Old Town Animal Hospital.

The Spirit of Invention: Patent Office and Patentees

Timed with the U.S. semiquincentennial, this exhibition commemorates the founding of the historic Patent Office with works from the National Portrait Gallery’s collection.

Big Things for Big Rooms

Big Things for Big Rooms traces the development of immersive, large-scale artworks since the late 1960s through a presentation of 10 artworks, including five on view at the Museum for the first time.

Homelands

This exhibition brings together 20 works by modern and contemporary artists who explore how people relate to place through movement, memory, change, and United States history.

A Museum in the Making

A Museum in the Making explores how Charles Lang Freer transformed his Detroit home into a space for displaying art and design, featuring works by American painters, Pewabic pottery, and ceramics from China, Japan, and Syria.

Tranquil Nature

Tranquil Nature is an art exhibit featuring two-dimensional artwork by Del Ray Artisans members in a variety of media and styles, showcasing nature.

For the Love of Virginia

For the Love of Virginia is an art exhibit featuring two-dimensional artwork in a variety of media by Del Ray Artisans members, showcasing the beauty of Virginia.

Portrait of a Nation: 2025 Honorees

This exhibition highlights the 2025 Portrait of a Nation honorees: Jamie Dimon, Temple Grandin, Joy Harjo, and Steven Spielberg.

How Can You Forget Me: Filipino American Stories

How Can You Forget Me explores the overlooked history of a trailblazing Filipino community in California from the 1910s to the 1970s through artifacts preserved in twenty-six steamer trunks.

Abraham Lincoln by W.F.K. Travers

The National Portrait Gallery presents a life-size 1865 oil painting of President Abraham Lincoln by W.F.K. Travers, on long-term loan from the Hartley Dodge Foundation.

Remix: The Collection

Remix: The Collection presents works spanning six continents and six centuries, emphasizing the vision of women artists worldwide.

Nation to Nation: Treaties Between the United States and American Indian Nations

Nation to Nation: Treaties Between the United States and American Indian Nations explores the history and legacy of diplomacy between the United States and American Indian Nations, from the colonial period through the present.

Meserve Collection Highlights: Modern Prints from Mathew Brady’s Portrait Negatives

This exhibition features nine modern prints made from Mathew Brady’s original photographic negatives, including portraits of Abraham Lincoln, Mary Todd Lincoln, Nathaniel Hawthorne, Ulysses S. Grant…

Scrap Happy Special Sale: Holidays!

Scrap Happy has your holiday crafting covered with a festive collection of seasonal craft supplies, decorations, papers, embellishments, and other creative treasures for celebrations from Halloween to Easter.

7th Annual Art Walk

Ch/Art's 7th Annual Art Walk features 86 local artists showing their work in 35 homes and studios throughout Chevy Chase, MD and DC.

Print-O-Rama

Pyramid Atlantic Art Center is partnering with Outlaw Printmakers Carlos Hernandez and Tom Huck on a one-day print fair dedicated to printmaking. Printmakers are invited to apply to participate.

Maum Market at The Wharf

Maum Market is a mindfully curated, pop-up market celebrating Asian-owned brands.

Fall Family Fest 2026 with the Southwest DC Community Center

Fall Family Fest 2026 is a community event hosted by the Southwest DC Community Center at Waterfront Park.

FRESHFARM ACM Farm Stand

The FRESHFARM ACM Farm Stand returns for another farm stand season in 2026.

Alcove Gift Shop at Del Ray Artisans (10/2 – 11/29/2026)

The Alcove Gift Shop’s current display runs October 2 through November 29, 2026, featuring artwork and handcrafted items by Del Ray Artisans members.

Friday Open Drawing

Friday Open Drawing is an uninstructed session where participants draw from a live model.

Make a Ceramic Leaf Platter @ CREATE Arts Center

Join ceramicist Shelley Sarrin for a two-part ceramic workshop inspired by the shapes and colors of fall foliage.

Opening Celebration: Light Is a Plastic Medium

Celebrate the opening of Light Is a Plastic Medium: The Photography of Carlotta Corpron with an evening of talks, tours, and access to all galleries.

Broccoli City University and This Is Homecoming Present: 102 Shots, The Official Yardfest Afterparty

Broccoli City University and This Is Homecoming present 102 Shots, the official Yardfest afterparty.

Celebrate Hangeul Day 2026! Craft Your Korean Postcard

Visitors are invited to stop by the Korean Cultural Center Washington from October 5–16 to craft customized Korean postcards using Hangeul stamps, traditional Korean patterns, and images of Korean culture.

Workshop in the ACW Studio: Learn Procreate Art Studio

A fun, relaxed beginner's class teaching participants the basics of Procreate brushes, layers, and creative workflow on the iPad.

Intro to Irish Music Workshop

An all-levels workshop introducing Irish music through an informal presentation, tune-teaching breakout sessions, and a happy hour jam session.

The Jury Experience – The Deadly Boat Ride: Will Washington DC Deliver Justice?

The Jury Experience – The Deadly Boat Ride: Will Washington DC Deliver Justice? is a show presented by FEVER at The Miracle Theatre. Showtimes: Oct 17 at 5:00 PM & 7:30 PM.

Liz Tran | Bloom / Become

Bloom / Become is a solo exhibition of new mixed-media paintings by Liz Tran. The works explore floral and organic imagery through layered materials on canvas.

NMAAHC Kids Book Day

Designed for children ages 4–8, NMAAHC Kids Book Day celebrates the things that make us the same and different through art projects, games, and hands-on activities inspired by the children's book 123 I Like You and Me: A Joyful Counting Book.

ChalkFest 2026 at Reston Town Center

ChalkFest is a free, family-friendly celebration where participants can create chalk art or enjoy the artwork as it comes to life.

Shatterproof Walk DC

A community walk supporting addiction awareness and assistance for people and families affected by addiction.

A Read-In an afternoon of community reading

The Alan Cheuse International Writers Center presents A Read-In, a community reading event where attendees can bring a book or read one provided by the organizers.

Ch/Art Art Walk

Ch/Art’s 7th Annual Art Walk invites visitors to explore 35 homes throughout Chevy Chase, where 86 local artists will showcase paintings, sculpture, ceramics, jewelry, photography, fiber art, and more.

Planet Word’s 6th Anniversary Community Day

Celebrate six years of Planet Word with signature exhibit experiences, exclusive pop-up talks and demonstrations, and special museum-wide activities.

"Fall Into Art" League of Reston Artists – ArtRESTON Painters Reception

This League of Reston Artists exhibit features painting and mixed media artists exploring fall through color, mood, texture, and personal interpretation.

Study Hall

Study Hall is a salon where people discuss topics they might have talked about between classes, share presentations, ask questions, and present artwork.

Death Cafe

Death Cafe offers an opportunity to enjoy refreshments and discuss death and dying in an open manner.

Indigo & Shibori 101 Workshop

Learn to make and dye with indigo, including the basics of shibori Japanese tie-dye. Each participant will receive a bandana to dye, with all other materials provided.

Gilt by Association

GILT by Association explores entanglements of glory, beauty, delight, honor, artifice, glitter, avarice, repression, conflict, and promises of a New Golden Age by juxtaposing artworks and inviting viewers to summon associations.

2nd Friday: Fall into Crafts

Join us for an evening of hands-on art, live music, and open studios to celebrate fall.

Handle With Care

Handle with Care is a participatory theatre performance in which audiences are guided through instructions, texts, questions, and objects.

"The Catrinas are Coming" Workshop by Ana Elisa Romo

A hands-on workshop led by artist Ana Elisa Romo where teens and adults build a four-foot-tall Catrina using traditional cartonería materials over eight four-hour sessions.

October 2026 Exhibition Opening Reception

Opening reception for exhibitions by Cheryl Bearss and Anna Katalkina in the Monroe Galleries, and Sheila Flanders and Samantha Lee Shelton in the Spilsbury Members' Gallery.

Reston Art Gallery and Studios (RAGS): “Paradise in Yonkers”

A reception for Reston Art Gallery and Studios' “Paradise in Yonkers” exhibition, featuring unique artist-made jewelry, original prints, photography, watercolor, mixed media collage, and acrylic and oil paintings.

WATERCOLOR (FOR ALL LEVELS), WITH INSTRUCTOR VIAN BORCHERT

This six-week watercolor painting course for all levels, led by Vian Borchert, explores traditional and experimental watercolor techniques with an emphasis on color theory and composition.

Ball Mitzvah Party Kickoff

Join the new co-ed kickball team, Ball Mitzvah Party, to show off your skills, make new friends, and play weekly Wednesday night games at Stead Park.

Guided Bird Walks

Explore Hillwood's vibrant bird life on a volunteer-led walk guided by a birding expert from the DC Bird Alliance.

The Inimitable Dolly Parton

The Inimitable Dolly Parton features works by numerous artists. Meet-the-artists receptions are scheduled for Friday, October 9, from 4–8 pm, and Saturday, October 10, from 2–6 pm.

Instrument Petting Zoos with BreezeWood Strings

Instrument Petting Zoos offer children ages 4–8 a hands-on opportunity to try instruments including violin, cello, ukulele, guitar, tongue drum, kalimba, and tambourine with assistance from student volunteers.

Moonshot Studio

Moonshot Studio at the REACH offers hands-on, self-guided art-making for visitors ages 5 and above.

Music Bingo Party

Join Music Bingo every Wednesday for a sing-along party where favorite songs replace the numbers. Test your music knowledge, win prizes, and enjoy happy hour until 7PM and wine specials all night.

INEXORABLE

Join us for the opening of the exhibition “Inexorable” at the Limits and Proximities Gallery. The exhibition features works by Fernando Casas that speak to the passage of time.

Jewish Welcome Workshop

This 38-week course is designed for people interested in learning more about Judaism and/or converting, combining classroom learning with immersion in the Sixth & I and DC community.