Fri, Jul 17, 2026 – Sun, Jul 19, 2026 (219 events)
Finn Wolfhard with Sleeper's Bell.
Internationally acclaimed singer Anna Bergman and pianist Howard Breitbart celebrate American musical heritage with songs from Broadway and Hollywood musicals.
A tribute show blending the music of The Beatles, Led Zeppelin, and The Doors, presented by Magical Mystery Doors.
Jazz pianist D. D. Jackson performs his project "Conversin' With My Younger Self. ".
Satinder Sartaaj performs on his Heritage Tour at Capital One Hall's Main Theater.
Lucius Arthur performs as part of The Big Machine US Tour.
Layton Giordani [360º set] with support from Dansyn and Monción.
A concert by Train celebrating 25 years of 'Drops of Jupiter' at Merriweather Post Pavilion.
A concert by improvisational jam rock band Free Whenever, who blend psychedelic landscapes into a chill, unique sound.
Los Angeles sound artist Isaac Sherman performs on analog synths and guitar. Flutist/composer Rachel Beetz blends field recordings and modified flutes. Michael R.
Nashville indie rock and soul duo Bird and Byron, known for their viral 'One Take Tuesday' series and heartfelt songwriting, headline.
Rock and roll band Hot Cactus hits the Floating Stage on Transit Pier on Friday, July 17, with hits spanning many decades. This free concert, presented by Pacifico Beer, begins at 7:00 pm.
Chris Mitchell performs his saxophone music on the Begging For Sax Tour.
A positive hip hop performance by Mega Ran for children.
Alison Krauss & Union Station featuring Jerry Douglas, with opening act Theo Lawrence.
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Girls Rock! DC presents their July summer camp showcase.
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Latin night featuring the band Tumbao performing live Latin music.
R&B music event starting at 9 AM.
Brazilian troubadour Matheus Fonseca performs his distinctive 'Brazilian music with the world's accent,' shaped by performing in five countries.
Concert performance by Alice Smith at Lincoln Theatre.
Funsho, the alternative R&B vocalist known from 'The Voice' and his Afro-infused sound, curates 'The Living Space' concert series.
Given To Fly performs as a Pearl Jam tribute band at The Vault at Capital One Hall.
A musical performance that gets kids swinging and singing.
Trombone Shorty & Orleans Avenue with Mavis Staples and The War And Treaty.
Pianist Ethan Iverson performs selections from the Thelonious Monk songbook.
Support: Cyclops, Benda b2b Vastive, Blankface b2b Decimate. Presented by BASSRUSH, GLOW, Steez Promo. Ages 18+.
Two-day pass to see Phish on July 18 and 19, 2026.
Live concert performance by The Legendary Wailers featuring Junior Marvin in a tribute to Bob Marley.
Live concert performance by Alejandro Escovedo.
Joyful and playful songs by Princess Backpack and Benjamin for children.
An opera performance in the Salon Series.
An opera performance of Eugene Onegin.
The US Marine Drum & Bugle Corps and the US Marine Corps Silent Drill Platoon kick off their traditional Sunset Parades.
Jazz in the Garden returns to the picturesque Sculpture Garden at the National Gallery of Art. Attendees can enjoy outdoor sculptures while listening to live jazz, Latin fusion, R&B, and other genres.
Join us for free, family-friendly concerts every Thursday evening this summer! Starting at 7:30pm, rain or shine in the Bumper Car Pavilion. Dancers welcome.
A celebration of DC's musical roots featuring free outdoor concerts with jazz, soul, go-go, and funk rhythms.
The legendary comedy institution The Second City performs a selection of their best sketches and improv.
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lounge / Sonniebo sketches / Youtube specials.
A K-Pop Icons performance at Capital One Hall's Main Theater.
A novel about a navy wife's reckoning with power and silence on a remote Italian island.
A satirical novel about a heist targeting the world's most valuable treasure: data centers.
Discover unexpected connections between cinema and fine art in Bonnie Lautenberg’s lively exhibition pairing iconic artworks with film stills from the same year.
A sci-fi thriller sequel where a biological threat has escaped the South Pole, blending action and contagion horror.
A novel about a hidden secret that pushes a family to the brink of collapse, the sequel to Swimming with Ghosts.
A children's summer story time featuring bookseller-led readings and face painting activities.
Jeremy C. McCool and Earl Hopkins discuss how Kendrick Lamar and J. Cole revived socially conscious hip-hop, in partnership with Byrdland Records, joined by Trinity Kinslow.
The Police drummer Stewart Copeland shares stories from his career in music and film. SOLD OUT!.
J Brooke reads from their book exploring a queer and nonbinary journey through American adulthood, in conversation with Aaron Hamburger.
A salon series for open discussions on any topic, where attendees sign up to present or ask questions. Not an expert required; just a conversational space. Sign up in advance or at the event.
Recurring 15-minute educator-led talks held Thursday through Sunday at 1 pm and 1:30 pm, focusing on works in the permanent collection or special exhibitions.
Artist talk.
A story time event related to the musical A Gentleman's Guide to Love and Murder.
Lecture series exploring themes of textiles and weaving.
Rhizome will host a puppet slam on July 18, 2026. Artists interested in participating should submit examples of their work to Rachel Gates at rhizomepuppetlab@gmail. com.
"No Exit" by Jean-Paul Sartre ranks as one of the classics of the modern theatre.
A taut thriller in which a worried mother and a concerned social worker battle for control, leaving audiences to question who is telling the truth.
The Cornley Polytechnic Drama Society is presenting its newest production, THE MURDER AT HAVERSHAM MANOR, but things are quickly going from bad to utterly disastrous.
Beetlejuice is a musical based on the 1988 film, following the mischievous ghost Beetlejuice as he tries to scare away a new family from their haunted home.
STC Academy Summer Repertory production.
A DC premiere play exploring themes of identity and belonging.
A world premiere solo show by Carla Hall.
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A psychogeographies project that unearths the ghosts, divinations, and delusions of America on its milestone anniversary.
A film screening followed by a discussion about the life and work of Dr. Jane Ellen McAllister, an influential educator and advocate for African American education.
The 'I'll meet you there' video truck will be making a stop at Heurich House during their open biergarten hours. Stop by between 2:30-3:15 to experience this mobile video art presentation.
Join us for free film screenings outdoors on the REACH Video Wall.
Soccer fans can cheer on Team USA as they compete against Paraguay, Australia, and others live from the National Mall.
Watch the World Cup finals on the big screen along Pearl Street, with the watch party starting at 1pm and the match at 3pm.
Film screening series held during dinnertime hours.
Extended exhibition featuring new works by artists Ram Brisueño and Ashley Joi. Closing reception on Saturday, July 18, from 2-5 pm.
An exhibition at Amy Kaslow Gallery.
A listening salon event with Changamire, offering an auditory experience to complement the visual art on display.
A curated exhibition by Carol Rhodes Dyson featuring works by Thalia Doukas and Laurel B. Jensen at Artists & Makers Studios.
A joint exhibition featuring the works of artists Janet Loren Hill and Andrew Casto at Tephra ICA.
Exhibition exploring story cloths and books.
A rare exhibit featuring historic abstract, watercolor, and more works made for Hindu kings in India's Pahari region between the 17th and 19th centuries.
Art and music exhibition curated by Fiona Kohrman, Deirdre Darden, and Sam Contrino. Opening reception with live music July 10, 7-10pm ($10-20 sliding scale). Closing reception July 26, 5-7pm.
A juried photography exhibition reflecting on the 250th anniversary of the United States, exploring themes of celebration, doubt, fear, and hope through diverse works.
An exhibition by artist Rose Jaffe at Homme Gallery DC titled Seed and Stone.
An exhibition by Robert Freimark celebrating 250 years of American history, on view at the Milken Center for Advancing the American Dream.
Artists & Makers Studios welcomes curator Zsudayka Nzinga Terrell and 'Rendering the Invisible' mini-solo for Amy Rice.
Artists & Makers Studios welcomes curator Zsudayka Nzinga Terrell for the July 2026 galleries, featuring the mini-solo exhibition 'Rendering the Invisible' by Amy Rice.
A two-person exhibition at the Washington Studio School by Paula Mans and Vanessa Villarreal exploring fragmented and reconstructed perceptions of reality.
Annual summer members' exhibit at East City Art.
A month-long celebration of the Japanese-style garden with special programs.
An exhibition showcasing innovative contemporary quilts by members of Studio Art Quilt Associates. Opening Reception: Thursday, June 25 from 7-9 PM.
Artists display unbridled freedom with uncontained asymmetry and aggressive movement in celebration of Independence Day.
Exhibition by Joy Nutt.
A major retrospective exhibition by acclaimed Washington, DC artist Rik Freeman, on view from June 19 through August 1, 2026.
Step into the world of the ancient Mesoamerican ballgame through an exhibition that explores sport, ritual, and cultural memory.
Gallery members step outside their established artistic identities. Working in styles, mediums, and approaches that differ from those for which the artists are best known.
An exhibition exploring the relationship between memory, place, and visual storytelling through photography, painting, and graphic design.
Exhibition presented by Glen Echo Park Partnership Galleries.
Exhibition by Bettina Ammann, Meg Dickerson, and Barbara Stauffer.
A portrait series celebrating individuals who shine authentically, using vibrant color, layered patterns, and textured surfaces. The opening reception is Saturday, July 11 from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM.
Treading New Ground. See three awe-inspiring sculptures by an American artist who transforms tires to explore environmental concerns.
A community exhibition showcasing works that connect art to learning, featuring a diverse range of artists and themes.
A 35mm photography exhibition by Eleanor Olson, featuring candid images shot between December 2025 and June 2026. Reception on July 26.
A series of arts and culture events hosted at Glen Echo Park Partnership for Arts and Culture in the DC region.
Exhibition 'Ghost in the Machine'.
The moving image installation interweaves period reenactments across five screens to create a vivid picture of 19th-century activist, writer, orator and philosopher Frederick Douglass.
A juried exhibition of collage featuring works by artists including Mark Wagner. Opening reception on June 26 from 6-9 PM. Jurors: Carlos Hernandez, Shanna Strauss, and Chadwick Tolley.
Group exhibition.
Exhibition of works by Joseph Cortina at the McLean Project for the Arts, presented in Gallery Vivienne.
Hamiltonian Artists and The Nicholson Project present I’ll meet you there, a mobile video exhibition throughout Washington, DC featuring artists Stephanie J.
The Kreeger Museum is pleased to present JOAN MIRÓ From the Kreeger Collection, May 23 - August 29, 2026.
Exhibition by Georgia Nassikas bridging imagery from microscopic to cosmic scales, on view in the Yasmine Galleries at McLean Project for the Arts.
Explore how artists use photobooks to tell stories about powering America in our newest Library exhibition.
An exhibition at MEI Art Gallery presenting contemporary dialogues with AlSadu, a traditional form of weaving.
An exhibition of 150 photographs spanning two centuries of American mining history is on display at the National Gallery of Art through August 23.
A new exhibition featuring nearly 200 years of American photographs bearing witness to the people and places that power our lives. The exhibition opens Saturday, May 23.
Artists across Africa are coming together to challenge homophobia and bigotry through their work in this ongoing exhibition.
An exhibition titled Whimsical Daydreams at The Aryan Gallery/Pars Place-IACC featuring works by Lili Iravani, A. H. Pazoki, and Homayoun Yeroushalmi.
A solo exhibition by Nancy Bruce at Nepenthe Gallery.
An exhibition of works by Mak Dehejia titled Tranquil Vistas, currently on view at Glen Echo Park Partnership Galleries.
An intimate exhibition brings together rarely-seen treasures and iconic works by Mary Cassatt, marking 100 years since her death.
A major portraiture exhibition at the National Portrait Gallery showcasing the finalists and winners of the Outwin 2025 competition, highlighting contemporary American portraiture.
The Smithsonian’s National Portrait Gallery has announced the winners of the 2025 Teen Portrait Competition, a triennial event inspired by the museum’s Outwin Boochever Portrait Competition.
Athletic performance and creative expression are hallmarks of the American experience. The stories of talented individuals taking to the field or gracing center stage have connected us for centuries.
An exhibition titled 'Love Letters' by artist Kyle Talbott, on view at Long View Gallery.
The Sculpture Garden extends its hours until 8:00 p. m. on Wednesdays through Saturdays (except select Jazz in the Garden Fridays) for the summer season.
An off-site exhibit at VCA Alexandria featuring fantastical depictions of flora and fauna.
An exhibition pairing works by Jean-Michel Basquiat and Banksy, exploring their impact on contemporary art.
An exhibition exploring the Hindu god Vishnu and his cosmic ocean, featuring artworks that depict this mythological theme.
The first major exhibition to survey American state fairs' extraordinary and unconventional crafts from the nineteenth century to the present, spanning two floors of the Renwick Gallery.
Exhibition of works by Willem de Looper.
A solo exhibition by Lou Haney on view at IA&A at Hillyer alongside works by Avis Robinson and Eszter Bornemisza.
Material Matters celebrates the fifty-year legacy of MoCA Arlington's Artist Studio Program and its role as a launch pad for artists in the Washington, DC region and beyond.
Artists Explore the American Experience. What does it mean to be American? How have artists examined this question?.
Mist and Majesty. Some 20 works probe how the layered histories and meanings of Niagara Falls have evolved from the early 19th century to today.
An exhibition of work by artist Marc Ferraro presented by De Novo Gallery at Union Market.
An exhibition featuring works by artists Maryamm Abdullah & Gloria Ann Shows at Tephra ICA at Signature.
Learn how Washingtonians have helped shape American culture at this free exhibition on view at MLK Library through September 27.
An exhibition of contemporary paintings by artists Senju and Bingyi, centering on the theme of water and its artistic interpretations.
An offsite exhibition featuring ICONS by Rachel Sale and John Coplen, and FLOW by Rachel Sale, presented in partnership with the LINE DC.
A summer 2026 exhibition celebrating the 100th birthday of Marilyn Monroe at the National Portrait Gallery, London.
Digital Waves. Our central, soaring Rotunda comes alive with a 23-foot screen featuring waves built from millions of glowing pixels.
An exhibition showcasing unrealized projects preserved in the Archives of American Art, including unexecuted artworks and exhibitions.
An ongoing exhibition featuring works from the Hirshhorn's permanent collection spanning 1860–1960. Highlights include Horace Pippin's 'Dogfight over the Trenches' (c.
A free exhibition at GW presents rare maps, letters, and illustrations that explore how early American ideals shaped Washington's first century.
In her first major solo exhibition, Uzbek filmmaker and artist Saodat Ismailova explores Central Asian history and landscapes through immersive installations.
Explore Central Asian history and landscapes through the lens of film and installation artist Saodat Ismailova.
An exhibition titled VIEWFINDER currently on view at Giametric Art in the DC region. The show explores perspectives and visual framing through art.
Stretching from the 19th century to today, this exhibit examines how artists—including Jasper Johns, Gordon Parks, and Faith Ringgold—have interpreted the Stars and Stripes and its evolving symbolism.
Kicking the Clouds. Through photographs, poems, and film, Sky Hopinka connects family, language, place, and lived Indigenous experience.
Set at Marjorie Merriweather Post's former home, this exhibit highlights her extensive textile collection, ranging from Russian Orthodox vestments to elegant garments she wore herself.
An exhibition featuring works by artist Adam Pendleton at the Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden.
Rozeal. , Titian, Cezanne. Spanning six centuries and different cultures, four paintings reveal how artists engage with art history—and become part of it.
During the 1930s and early 1940s, George Hurrell (1904–1992) reigned as Hollywood’s preeminent portrait photographer.
Exhibition at the National Museum of the American Indian in Washington, DC.
INEXORABLE presents Fernando Casas's personal exploration of the passage of time and the ebbing of life's vitality.
An off-site exhibit at VCA Old Town exploring the bond between humans and animals through art.
This exhibition offers a window into the design and collaboration behind the first national art museum in the United States.
This exhibition will sketch the early history of the Patent Office—the third oldest building in Washington—through works in the museum's collection.
An exhibition currently on view at the Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden. No further details about the exhibition's content or dates were provided in the email.
What does it mean to have a “homeland” when it’s shaped by movement, memory, and change?.
Established in 2015, the Portrait of a Nation Awards honor extraordinary individuals who have made transformative contributions to the United States and its people.
This exhibit explores more than 50 artifacts belonging to migrant laborers who settled in Stockton, California from the 1910s to the 1970s.
A long-term exhibition exploring the history and legacy of treaties between the United States and American Indian nations, featuring artifacts, documents, and interactive displays.
The Portrait Gallery’s vast collection of Civil War-era, portrait negatives is represented in this exhibition through nine modern prints from Mathew Brady’s (c.
A culinary event celebrating Southern cuisine and beverages (21+).
Capital Harvest on the Plaza returns for seasonal fresh food and art shopping on select Wednesdays through October 28.
The FRESHFARM ACM Farm Stand takes place on the outdoor plaza of the Smithsonian's Anacostia Community Museum every Saturday from April 18 to November 21, 2026.
A dance party in the Red Room. 21+ event.
Live performance by the Alfredo Mojica Group, featuring Latin jazz and Afro-Caribbean rhythms.
DJ Berimbau plays a set of Latin dance music upstairs.
Enjoy an evening of live music at a Honky Tonk Dance with Karen Collins & the Backroads Band, one of the DC area's top honky-tonk groups. A free beginner lesson in two step included with admission.
Summer institute for teachers exploring studio practice across curricula.
Open play hours at THEARC featuring art activities for families.
Live band dance party featuring So Fetch.
80s alt-pop dance night with DJ lil'e.
DJ Danilo spins a mix of popular Latin music upstairs.
A hands-on collage workshop inspired by Hilary Bond's analog techniques, inviting participants to create their own mixed-media pieces.
A children's story time session themed around the song 'Lift Every Voice'. Registration is required; the event takes place on the museum's second floor.
A dating live show with a vengeance, hot summer of love edition.
A closing reception for the exhibition 'An Art Filled Life' showcasing new works by Ram Brisueño and Ashley Joi.
An opportunity to enjoy refreshments and discuss the topic of death, aiming to increase awareness and help people make the most of life. Not a therapy or grief support session.
A listening and discussion event by The R&B Club DC, exploring the legacy of Stax Records, home to legendary soul acts like Otis Redding, Isaac Hayes, and The Staples Singers.
A colored pencil class for families presented in conjunction with the Annual Colored Pencil Society of America Exhibition at the Mansion Gallery at Strathmore.
A special event remixing 250 years of history.
A 3-day Hybrid Workshop!—Combine your design knowledge with vintage letterpress printing techniques, and print your own designs using photopolymer plates!.
Every First Friday from May through August from 6pm to 8pm, the Glen Echo Park Partnership hosts open studios and artist demonstrations in the Park's many visual arts studios and galleries.
An 8-week Hip Hop experience with father and daughter Rashaad Hasani and Ayanna Mahal exploring groove, freestyle, musicality, and the roots of Black American dance culture.
Camp Shakespeare summer program.
A recurring Saturday morning yoga flow session held in the Tiffany Gallery. Two sessions are offered: 9:30am–10:30am and 11am–12pm. Participants are encouraged to bring a journal along with their mat.
A relaxing sound bath event held twice a month on Saturdays from 2–3pm in the Tiffany Gallery. Attendees can expect a calming, immersive sonic experience in a beautiful gallery setting.
A weekly gentle flowing yoga class held every Monday evening from 6:30–7:30pm in the Tiffany Gallery. Designed to help attendees unwind and find balance.
A weekly drop-in program every Tuesday morning from 10am–12pm at the Innovation Studio + Store for young children and their caretakers.
A recurring wellness event held every 1st Wednesday of the month from 6:30–7:30pm at the Innovation Studio.
A pop-up program featuring the Brain Break Cart that appears at various locations around National Landing during the week.
A recurring musical sound bath event held every 3rd Wednesday of the month from 6:30–7:30pm at the MoCA Innovation Studio + Store.
Museum of Contemporary Art Arlington offers a wonderful and wide range of creative summer camps for your creative students! Camps are offered for kids starting at age 5 and up to teens ages 18.
THE PLAYGROUND is a summer installation at the National Building Museum featuring playful, oversized interactive elements for all ages.
The Hirshhorn's Storytime Studio expands to two days a week — Wednesdays and Thursdays — with sessions at 10 AM and 11 AM each day throughout the summer.
Big Moments, Little Stories is a recurring program at the Smithsonian's Anacostia Community Museum on Fridays from June 5 to September 25, 2026.
A bilingual yoga class held on the 4th Saturday of each month from 9:30–10:30am in the Tiffany Gallery. The class is offered on a scaled donation basis and aims to energize body and mind.
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