Lots of things to choose from, organized by start time
Free or by donation
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| Archaeological Excavations at Tayma in northwestern Saudi Arabia. DAI Orient-Abteilung, A. Hausleiter |
Saturday, November 17th
9:30am - 12:00pm
Free
The free symposium “Crossroads of Culture: The Archaeology of Saudi Arabia” introduces exciting recent discoveries made on the Arabian Peninsula. Distinguished international experts present their latest archaeological findings, talk about preservation techniques, provide background information on the objects on view, and discuss the diverse cultures on and around the peninsula throughout history.
Freer Gallery
Meyer Auditorium
Jefferson Drive at 12th St SW
Metro: Smithsonian
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| International Holiday Bazaar |
Saturday, November 17th
10:00am - 4:00pm
Free
A treasure trove for the discerning gift giver! Keep the children occupied while you shop for one-of-a-kind holiday items. Come see the Lion Dance performed by Wong People or the performers of the Princess Mhoon Dance Institute! Arts, crafts, and goodies for all.
Washington Yu Ying PCS
220 Taylor St, NE
Metro: Brookland, take the H8 to 2nd and Taylor St
Saturday, November 17th
10:00am - 1:00pm
Free, RSVP Requested
Free community workshop. Learn hands-on technique for energy efficiency. This month you can learn how to insulate your pipes, set proper temperature on the hot water heater, and install low flow shower heads and faucet aerators.
UPO Weatherization Training Center
915 Girard St, NE
Metro: Rhode Island Ave, see metro for best access
Free Family Holiday Workshop: Thanksgiving Day Memory Book Workshop
Saturday, November 17th
10:30am - 1:30pm
Free
Drop in workshop. Come out and create your own holiday cookbook and include recipes and stories from your celebrations and pose for a family picture in a festive setting! Bring your written recipes and photos from past celebrations to record and share. One book is to be decorated by each member of the family. Please bring in copies of photos.
Brentwood Arts Exchange
3901 Rhode Island Avenue
Metro: Rhode Island - Brentwood and take the 81 or 83 bus going in the direction of Cherry Hill to Rhode Island Avenue & 39th Street
1:00pm - 5:00pm
Free
Celebrate the opening of Roads of Arabia with the scents, stories, and sounds of Saudi Arabia. Travel the routes of the ancient traders, explorers, and pilgrims during a daylong celebration. Discover the secrets of archaeology during a morning symposium and book-signing, followed by expert-led tours of the exhibition. Parents and children can experience the most precious trade good of its time—incense—and learn the fine art of calligraphy. Listen to long-recited stories and musical instruments from the region. Traditional lunch and refreshments available for purchase.
Freer and Sackler Galleries
Jefferson Drive at 12th St SW
Metro: Smithsonian
All Saturday matinees are Pay What You Can!
Saturday, November 17th
2:00pm - 4:00pm
by donation, PWYC, ages 14+
WSC Avant Bard presents "Six Characters in Search of an Author" by Luigi Pirandello. Set during a rehearsal for Luigi Pirandello’s The Rules of the Game, the play finds actors and a director interrupted by orphan characters, seeking to have their story told. As the actors, director, and characters struggle
with reality and theatrical convention, we must ask ourselves, “Is all the world a stage?”
Artisphere
1101 Wilson Blvd
Metro: Rosslyn, turn right from metro, left on Wilson, a half-block down
Saturday, November 17th
3:00pm
Free
Join Howard University Assistant Professor of Art History, Teresia Bush, at the Brentwood Arts Exchange for a scholarly talk exploring the artwork and themes behind "Agendas: Concepts and Thematics in Sculpture’s Expanded Field – Community Engagement." Refreshments will be provided compliments of the Brentwood Arts Exchange.
Brentwood Arts Exchange
3901 Rhode Island Avenue
Metro: Rhode Island - Brentwood and take 81 or 83 bus in direction of Cherry Hill get off at Rhode Island & 39th Street
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