Gwenyth Aggeler is a classical guitarist whose performances have been described by the Cultural Voice of North Carolina as “full of energy” and “striking.” Passionate about collaborating, she is working on a new project involving the commissioning and recording works for a guitar duo by composers from...
Fences is a 2016 American period drama film directed and co-produced by Denzel Washington from a screenplay by August Wilson, based on his 1985 play. It stars Washington, Viola Davis, Stephen McKinley Henderson, Jovan Adepo, Russell Hornsby, Mykelti Williamson, and Saniyya Sidney. It follows a working-class, African-American...
For nearly 50 years, the Dallas Black Dance Theatre has mesmerized audiences with its spellbinding performances and educational programs that bridge cultures and reach diverse communities. Founded in 1976, DBDT is the oldest, continuously operating professional dance company in Dallas. The ensemble,...
For nearly 50 years, the Dallas Black Dance Theatre has mesmerized audiences with its spellbinding performances and educational programs that bridge cultures and reach diverse communities. Founded in 1976, DBDT is the oldest, continuously operating professional dance company in Dallas. The ensemble,...
Pianist, composer, arranger, and author Sharp Radway is a protégé of jazz legend Dr. Randy Weston. With deep roots in the church, his debut album of gospel jazz is Hymns and Things. His latest endeavor, Black Woman—A Conversation, combines Latin jazz, spoken word, ensemble pieces, pocket grooves,...
Celebrate Spring in full bloom with a paper flower-making workshop! Learn techniques to craft delicate and vibrant paper flowers that will never wilt—perfect for home décor or gifts.
Celebrate culture, community, and creativity at our annual AANHPI Heritage Month Celebration on Saturday, May 2, from 1–4 PM! Enjoy a vibrant afternoon featuring delicious AANHPI cuisine, Japanese calligraphy, henna art, AANHPI trivia, Filipino dance, a Chinese...
Happenstance Theater has invited some new collaborators for a PLAYdate! Just in time for Spring, this will be a super-charged explosion of original work by powerhouse performers from the DC/MD Theatre community who want to dive into devising. In only ONE week,...
This annual exhibition, organized by the Laurel Art Guild, is juried by a regional professional and shows works by artists ages 18 and older in the Washington, D.C., area. The exhibit includes paintings, drawings, photographs, wall-hung sculptures,...
Ceramic is clay from the earth plus fire, colored with minerals ranging from common iron oxide to gold and silver. Linda Bernard will explore forms, images, and colors that reflect our beautiful Earth. She hopes they may inspire us with fire in our...
Happenstance Theater has invited some new collaborators for a PLAYdate! Just in time for Spring, this will be a super-charged explosion of original work by powerhouse performers from the DC/MD Theatre community who want to dive into devising. In only ONE week,...
Join us in celebrating Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month with an engaging program led by taiko performer Mark H Rooney. This event showcases traditional and contemporary songs and rhythms of this full-body drumming art form,...
Join us in celebrating Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month with an engaging program led by taiko performer Mark H Rooney. This event showcases traditional and contemporary songs and rhythms of this full-body drumming art form,...
Back by popular demand, celebrated vocalist Tomika Arnold has been hailed for her captivating and powerful voice. Ms. Arnold has shared the stage with music giants such as Michael Jackson, Sting, Bon Jovi, Beyonce, CeCe Winans, Stevie Wonder, Ray Charles, and Gloria...
May is National Physical Fitness & Sports Month! Take a trip to a calming destination as the Publick Playhouse stage transforms into a peaceful retreat. Sound Meditation provides an opportunity to slow down and dive deeper into a state of relaxation to bring balance to your mental,...
Give your little one a head start in understanding the importance of the environment through hands‑on activities, stories, songs, crafts, and nature exploration, with each class focusing on a different theme about animals, plants, and habitats.
Experience the transformative power of Hawaiian hula. We invite older adults to engage with this Polynesian art form and connect with Hawaii’s rich heritage through graceful movements, music, and captivating storytelling. With gentle exercise benefits, cognitive stimulation, and social connection, hula nourishes both body and soul.
Hailed as one of the greatest songstresses of our time, GRAMMY Award-winning Roberta Flack remains unparalleled in her ability to tell a story through her music. Her songs bring insight into our lives, love, culture, and politics, while effortlessly traversing a broad...
An oud virtuoso and Arabic vocalist, Foty has dedicated his life to preserving and innovating Arabic music. His work blends traditional Arabic folk with contemporary influences.
Join University of Maryland College Park Professor Dr. Richard Bell for an illuminating presentation of his new book, The American Revolution and the Fate of the World.
Ticket Price: $10/adult, $5/Seniors, $5 children/students with ID. Non-Resident: $13/adult, $7 child/student with ID.
Rashid Cornish explores the profound relationship between the natural world and spirituality through the delicate medium of pastel painting. The collection invites viewers to experience nature as an environment and a living, breathing entity with spiritual significance...
Artist Sookkyung Park will lead participants in creating small lamps inspired by the lotus flower. Participants will explore the cultural and historical significance of the lotus while learning craft skills. Attendees will make their lotus lamps, symbolizing purity and enlightenment. This experience offers a creative and therapeutic activity, providing time for personal...