Celebrate 25 years of sweet memories! Darnall’s Chance House Museum is celebrating the 25th year of its Annual Gingerbread House...
Celebrate 25 years of sweet memories! Darnall’s Chance House Museum is celebrating the 25th year of its Annual Gingerbread House...
Celebrate 25 years of sweet memories! Darnall’s Chance House Museum is celebrating the 25th year of its Annual Gingerbread House...
Celebrate 25 years of sweet memories! Darnall’s Chance House Museum is celebrating the 25th year of its Annual Gingerbread House...
Celebrate 25 years of sweet memories! Darnall’s Chance House Museum is celebrating the 25th year of its Annual Gingerbread House...
Celebrate 25 years of sweet memories! Darnall’s Chance House Museum is celebrating the 25th year of its Annual Gingerbread House...
Christmastime is here! Montpelier Arts Center and The Eric Byrd Trio celebrate the season with an afternoon filled with festive...
Jump into spring with a little Cosplay Costume and some animated magic. Return to the Publick Playhouse for our third...
Join us at the Harmony Hall Arts Center for a spectacular tribute to the legends of music, including Ray Charles,...
Join us as national recording artist Jamar Dukes, Reggie Baker, and Bryan Fox will perform some of Bobby Womacks greatest...
L.T.D. (which stands for Love, Togetherness, and Devotion) was formed in Greensboro, North Carolina in 1968, and is best known...
Play the part to perfection. From warmups to scene work, this 6-week class will teach the basics of acting and...
Weight of the World: A Reckoning by Alexandra N. Sherman is an exhibition that mirrors our worlds current state. Through...
Weight of the World: A Reckoning by Alexandra N. Sherman is an exhibition that mirrors our worlds current state. Through...
* Exhibition runs Mar. 8, 2025-Mar. 29, 2025 * Public reception Sat., Mar. 8, 2-4 pm Have you ever wanted...
Have you ever wanted to see your art on the walls of Montpelier Arts Center? In the antithesis of a...
Allen Linder is an artist whose works blend lived experience with imagination and crafts stories through daily focused discipline. Magic...
Allen Linder is an artist whose works blend lived experience with imagination and crafts stories through daily focused discipline. Magic...
Montpelier Arts Center honors Aretha Franklin, a singer, songwriter, and pianist whose career spanned an incredible six decades. The reigning...
* Exhibition runs Jan. 27, 2025-Feb. 28, 2025 * Public reception Sun., Feb. 2, 2-5 pm The M-NCPPC Black History...
The M-NCPPC Black History Program returns to Montpelier Arts Center with its annual exhibition in honor of Black History Month. For more than...
Welcome spring and delight in the sights and sounds of nature, art, and history at this fun festival for the...
Parks and Gardens of the Nation, a collection of acrylic paintings by Ariana Progri, serves as both a tribute to...
Parks and Gardens of the Nation, a collection of acrylic paintings by Ariana Progri, serves as both a tribute to...
* Exhibition runs Mar. 12, 2025-Apr. 13, 2025 * Public reception Sat., Mar. 22, 1-3 pm Montpelier Arts Center strives...
Montpelier Arts Center strives to foster a positive, creative environment in which young and emerging artists realize their full potential....
* Exhibition runs Apr. 19, 2025-May 18, 2025 * Public reception Sun., May 10, 2-4 pm Bao Yen Nguyen was...
Bao Yen Nguyen was born in Vietnam and immigrated to the U.S. in 1997. Nguyens works focus on manipulating photographs...
* Exhibition runs Apr. 5, 2025-May 25, 2025 * Public reception Sun., May 10, 2-4 pm Barbara Ziselberger is interested...
Barbara Ziselberger is interested in how art can awaken memories and facilitate self-awareness. Her current project centers on the material...
Join us for an opening reception of “Illuminated” with artist Becky McFall. A former art teacher, Becky McFall delves into...
Join us this month to celebrate the mesmerizing art of belly dance as a powerful fitness routine. Discover the enchanting...
Beyond Networks: Work by The New Image Artists, curated by Mary Welch Higgins, seeks to create a conversation about meaning...
Ta-Nehisi Coates’ lyrical novel “The Water Dancer” weaves tasker Hiram’s inhuman separations, fear, toil, and the supportive African American community...
Ta-Nehisi Coates’ lyrical novel “The Water Dancer” weaves tasker Hiram’s inhuman separations, fear, toil, and the supportive African American community...
Get a head start on your holiday shopping and support local artists at our festive Holiday Craft Fair. Shop from...
The Artisan Shop special events offer a fantastic opportunity to meet local artists, shop for unique handmade items, and learn...
Expect holiday music, hot chocolate, and 20% off every single gorgeous, handcrafted item in the store! Enjoy a stress-free shopping...
Cabaret Noir is a series of dark, comic vignettes featuring Femmes Fatales and fedoras, trench coats and torch songs, intrigue,...
Gathering of Art highlights the close connection among artists who met in graduate school. Together, they created Cadmium Blue Collective...
Are you ready to ignite your creativity? Look no further! Harmony Hall Arts Center invites you to our delightful Candle...
Grammy Award winners Cathy Fink and Marcy Marxer are master musicians whose superb harmonies are backed by instrumental virtuosity on...
* Exhibition runs Jun. 3, 2025-Jul. 7, 2025 * Public reception Fri., Jun. 13, 7-9 pm Cedric Williams is interested...
Cedric Williams is interested in the ways in which buildings, surfaces, and structures change once they are abandoned. This series...
Drawing inspiration from legends like Billie Holiday, Ella Fitzgerald, and Carmen McRae, as well as modern greats such as Anita...
Are you musically curious? Musicians and those who are interested in listening are invited to BAEs monthly Curiosity Jam! We...
Cybele is a Washington, DC-based jazz vocalist. She brings a cool, classic sound influenced by Ella Fitzgerald, Sarah Vaughan, and...
Dan Navarro’s eclectic, 40-year career as a songwriter, artist, singer, and voice actor spans 17 acclaimed albums; thousands of concerts;...
Daniela Soledade and Nate Najar’s captivating Bossa Nova performances have resonated in jazz-loving capitals like Paris and London, blending English...
Get into the seasonal spirit with this concert of Christmas classics! Helen Hayes and Wammie-nominated performing artist and playwright Charisma...
Dinosaur Park hosts free open house days every 1st and 3rd Saturday of the month! Explore the grounds where dinosaur...
Dinosaur Park hosts free open house days every 1st and 3rd Saturday of the month! Explore the grounds where dinosaur...
An ex-pageant queen fronts a rock ‘n’ roll band? Cinema Hearts has a pulsing passion for days gone by. Its...
* Exhibition runs Mar. 8, 2025-Apr. 13, 2025 * Public reception Sat., Mar. 8, 2-4 pm Elisa Mayes showcases artisanal...
Elisa Mayes showcases artisanal craftsmanship in an array of functional ceramics. While many of her pieces serve practical purposes, a...
Released in 1995, Fallen Angels is a Hong Kong-set crime drama that follows the lives of a hitman, hoping to...
Feeling the Funk Band is a group of talented musicians who bring the groove and energy to the stage with...
Harmony Hall Arts Center presents “AILEY”—a captivating film celebrating Alvin Ailey, a revolutionary dance icon. Director Jamila Wignot skillfully brings...
Happy Together, released in 1997, follows a couple that take a trip to from Hong Kong to Argentina, but both...
Hiroya Tsukamoto’s blend of masterful fingerstyle guitar and evocative storytelling transcends cultural barriers. Recognized for his soulful performances that create...
Get ready to immerse yourself in the magic of the season at our enchanting Holiday Marketplace! Savor delectable food and...
Celebrate the arts and the holidays at Montpelier Arts Center! Meet our talented resident artists and see how they make...
Hsiang-Hsin Ching is a passionate and committed Taiwanese violist and recording engineer currently attending the Peabody Institute and pursuing a...
The Hyattsville Jazz Collective was founded in 2018 and calls Maryland Meadworks home. The group performs there once a month...
Idol Beings is the musical partnership of vocalist Akua Allrich and bassist/producer Kris Funn. Born and raised in the DMV,...
May is National Physical Fitness & Sports Month! Take a trip to a calming destination as the Publick Playhouse stage...
Released in 2000, In the Mood for Love features two neighbors that form a strong bond after both suspect extramarital...
Friday, December 20 and Saturday, December 21, 2024 DOORS WILL OPEN ONE HOUR BEFORE TIP-OFF. Join us for an exciting...
Friday, December 20 and Saturday, December 21, 2024 DOORS WILL OPEN ONE HOUR BEFORE TIP-OFF. Join us for an exciting...
Dancers representing countries from across the globe get together to showcase their talent in this interactive and immersive dance experience....
James Stephen Terrells Transcendence: Beyond the Terrestrial Plane weaves line, shape, and pattern into a mesmerizing collage. Figures emerge, surreal...
James Stephen Terrells Transcendence: Beyond the Terrestrial Plane weaves line, shape, and pattern into a mesmerizing collage. Figures emerge, surreal...
An afternoon of entertainment with jazz and pop vocalist Janet Paulsen is always a joyful, swinging, and deeply thoughtful occasion....
Jenny Nordstrom is a fine arts photographer who captures deeply colorful, textured images from around the world. She has been...
Jenny Nordstrom is a fine arts photographer who captures deeply colorful, textured images from around the world. She has been...
* Exhibition runs Dec. 4, 2024-Jan. 8, 2025 * Public reception Sun., Dec. 8, 2-4 pm Ceramicist and sculptor Jeremy...
Ceramicist and sculptor Jeremy Wright explores the concept of identity and the interplay between the actual and the perceived, challenging...
Joy Nutt, a first-generation Trinidadian American born in Washington, D.C., brings her artistic vision to life. Studying at Howard University,...
Joy Nutt, a first-generation Trinidadian American born in Washington, D.C., brings her artistic vision to life. Studying at Howard University,...
* Exhibition runs May 24, 2025-Jun. 13, 2025 * Public reception Fri., Jun. 13, 7-9 pm When asked daily, this...
When asked daily, this simple question can create a shift in perspective toward mindful awareness. Julie Polt seeks to ask...
Keith Kozloff, an artist, writer, and activist, delves into the intricate web of human connections and disconnections with ourselves, others,...
Keith Kozloff, an artist, writer, and activist, delves into the intricate web of human connections and disconnections with ourselves, others,...
Renowned saxophonist Kevin Levi is set to unveil his debut solo project, “ATONE,” a vibrant fusion of hip hop, R&B,...
With a musical journey spanning over 50 years, Kevin Powe Sr, a seasoned guitarist, has graced the stage alongside an...
Dynamic and soothing four-piece vocal group Kings Return take pride in crafting a diverse yet supremely cohesive a cappella sound:...
Be part of an afternoon of family fun and cultural immersion while learning about the event known as Kwanzaa. International...
Led by baritone saxophonist Leigh Pilzer, Seven Pointed Star is one of the region’s hottest new jazz groups, featuring some...
Vocalist Lena Seikaly and guitarist Steve Herberman have played together regularly for the past seven years in the DC metro...
Join us for a hands-on workshop where you’ll learn to create your own miniature sculptures using various materials and techniques....
Maryamm Abdullah, once a child enamored with painting, now finds her passion in ceramics. After a decades-long hiatus, she returned...
Maryamm Abdullah, once a child enamored with painting, now finds her passion in ceramics. After a decades-long hiatus, she returned...
Dancers learn a mixture of regional dances of Africa from the professionals of the Dallas Black Dance Theatre. Women/girls can...
Dancers learn praise choreography from the professionals of the Dallas Black Dance Theatre. Spaces are limited; advance registration is recommended....
Immerse yourself in dialogue-turned-poetry and step into a world where words wield power and conscience finds voice. Join us as...
Immerse yourself in dialogue-turned-poetry and step into a world where words wield power and conscience finds voice. Join us as...
Michael Hawkins is a charismatic bassist and composer currently heating up the jazz scene in the greater Richmond, VA, area...
Back by popular demand! Celebrate the Holidays with the soulful sounds of Motown. The soul-stirring melodies of iconic artists like...
Toronto-born pianist Naomi Wong is emerging as a compelling musical orator whose sincere and thoughtful artistry places human connection at...
For centuries, Black people have experienced the struggles of work, employment, and labor legalities in their lives. From enslaved Africans...
The group exhibition Peculiar Matters dives into a world of found objects, reflections of time and space, and awkward landscapes....
The group exhibition Peculiar Matters dives into a world of found objects, reflections of time and space, and awkward landscapes....
Pedrito Martinez is a Cuban percussionist, drummer, singer, songwriter, and composer originally from Havana, Cuba. A consummate master of Afro-Cuban...
In this hour-and-a-half workshop, poet and yoga educator Yael Flusberg will guide students through breath work, poses, mindfulness techniques, and...
Penelope Shvarts has played both classical and flamenco guitar since she was five years old and is currently studying at...
Artist Pat Dillon lives in Columbia, MD, and works predominantly in oils. Subject matter includes portraits, the figure, landscapes, and...
Experience the extraordinary sisterhood of three women who share an unbreakable bond in “The Color Purple.” This bold new take...
Don’t miss this sophisticated-yet-ridiculous, family-friendly, clown circus from Happenstance Theater! A quintet of charming vintage clowns become circus animals, transform...
Ray “Apollo” Allen is a songwriter, composer, and powerhouse performer who masters the genres of blues, R&B, and gospel. Formerly...
Shelton Cornelius Price, a phenomenal male artist, hails from Washington, DC. As a dedicated healthcare provider and military veteran, he...
Right over Left: DMV Runway Review (2017-Present) is a group exhibition, curated by Danyela J Brown. The exhibition, comprised of...
Right over Left: DMV Runway Review (2017-Present) is a group exhibition, curated by Danyela J Brown. The exhibition, comprised of...
Right over Left: DMV Runway Review (2017-Present) is a group exhibition, curated by Danyela J Brown. The exhibition, comprised of...
Childs Play: A Reimagination of Social Norms is a transformative exploration. Through mixed media paintings and community art, it delves...
Childs Play: A Reimagination of Social Norms is a transformative exploration. Through mixed media paintings and community art, it delves...
Enjoy a screening of a high-quality, filmed version of Anthony Davis’s groundbreaking and influential opera, X: The Life and Times...
Join us for an opening reception of “Myth and Mystery” with artist Sharon Robinson. Trained as a city planner and...
In the Soles of Imagination shoe design workshop, participants take charge of the entire brand process. They create color concepts,...
With intriguing soundscapes and dazzling visuals, Sonic Frontiers presents eclectic, improvisatory experiences with live electronic music and projection art. With...
Sy Smith is heralded as one of the hardest working women in soul music. But she’s also one of the...
Celebrate the holiday season in spectacular style by attending an unforgettable performance from the sensational Sylver Logan Sharp, the former...
* Exhibition runs Jun. 13, 2025-Jul. 27, 2025 * Public reception Fri., Jun. 13, 7-9 pm Artist Talk/Luncheon Fri., Jun....
For more than 40 years, the Montpelier Arts Center has been showcasing the work of sculptors throughout the region. The...
For more than 40 years, the Montpelier Arts Center has been showcasing the work of sculptors throughout the region. The...
* Exhibition runs Apr. 19, 2025-Jun. 1, 2025 * Public reception Sat., May 3, 1-3 pm This annual exhibit organized...
This annual exhibit organized by the Laurel Art Guild is juried by a regional professional and showcases works by artists...
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Join us for “A Tribute to the Music of the Isley Brothers.” Get ready for an unforgettable night as we...
Returning to the Publick Playhouse stage, the National Ballet Company revisits the enchanting world of “The Nutcracker,” a holiday classic...
Curated by Monica Sklar, Assistant Professor & Director/Coordinator of the Historic Clothing and Textiles Collection, University of Georgia, The Sound...
Curated by Monica Sklar, Assistant Professor & Director/Coordinator of the Historic Clothing and Textiles Collection, University of Georgia, The Sound...
Curated by Monica Sklar, Assistant Professor & Director/Coordinator of the Historic Clothing and Textiles Collection, University of Georgia, The Sound...
Curated by Pete Duvall, The Sound of DC: A Visual History of Behind-the-Scenes presents photos of those who documented the...
Curated by Pete Duvall, The Sound of DC: A Visual History of Behind-the-Scenes presents photos of those who documented the...
The Sound of DC: A Visual History of Go-Go explores the history and contemporary influences of Go-Go, a music genre...
The Sound of DC: A Visual History of Go-Go explores the history and contemporary influences of Go-Go, a music genre...
The Sound of DC: A Visual History of Go-Go explores the history and contemporary influences of Go-Go, a music genre...
The Sound of DC: A Visual History of Punk explores the emergence of the punk rock subculture in 1976 in...
Enjoy this concert version of the Broadway hit “Showboat” by composer Jerome Kern and lyrics by Rogers and Hammerstein, based...
“A Tribute to the Music of Donny Hathaway and Roberta Flack” features National Recording Artists Jamar Dukes and Shuga Shang....
Gladys Knight is a legendary singer known for her powerful vocals and captivating performances. Her music has touched the hearts...
For over 15 years running, Akua Allrich has curated and performed a soul-stirring tribute presentation, honoring Nina Simone and Miriam...
Get ready for an unforgettable evening as we pay homage to the iconic music of MAZE and Frankie Beverly, featuring...
Join us for an electrifying Tribute Concert celebrating the timeless hits of two iconic R&B groups: Switch and DeBarge. From...
Join us for an unforgettable gathering of community, as we witness the power of dance to inspire and transform. The...
This programs meets every third Thursday starting in January and running through May. Jan. 16th 2025 Feb. 20th 2025 Mar....
Vibe/Vibrance, a group exhibit featuring Chee Kung, Jenny Nordstrom, Sookkyung Park, Alexandra Sherman, and April Wright, will create a zestful...
Vibe/Vibrance, a group exhibit featuring Chee Kung, Jenny Nordstrom, Sookkyung Park, Alexandra Sherman, and April Wright, will create a zestful...
Vibe/Vibrance, a group exhibit featuring Chee Kung, Jenny Nordstrom, Sookkyung Park, Alexandra Sherman, and April Wright, will create a zestful...
* Exhibition runs Jun. 28, 2025 – Jul. 27, 2025 * Public reception Sat., Jul. 12, 2-4 pm This exhibition...
This exhibition will showcase work by Montpelier Arts Center’s visiting resident artist, who has been busy all year creating one-of-a-kind...
Classical and jazz pianist and singer Hazel Scott (19201981) was the first person of African descent to host their own...
Breathe in, breathe out! Relax and find your center at a yoga class featuring live jazz music, held in Montpelier...
Zawadi Elaine Carroll is a singer, songwriter, and creative director from Washington, DC. Zawadis music is a reflection of her...
