PAST: Enjoy DC History? The Humanities Council hosts a DC Community Heritage Project Symposium this TUES, June 28th from 6:30pm - 8:30pm, Free

DC Community Heritage Project Symposium

Tuesday, June 28th
6:00pm - 8:30pm
Free - RSVP Requested online - or by phone or email

RSVP: 202-387-8391 programs@wdchumanities.org

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Do you love local history? Are you enjoy meeting others who share you love of DC history... even if it's a little morbid? This year’s Community Heritage Symposium - organized by the Humanities Council of DC - is all about “making connections,” giving local history buffs to connect with each other and connect with the past. At sessions, historians will share non-traditional ways to discover the hidden heritages of communities -- starting out with the secrets buried in graveyards. Read more about the event here.

Deanwood Recreation Center and Library

1350 49th St, NE
between N Nash St & N Quarles St
Metro: just across the street from the Deanwood Metro station.

PAST: POETRY: "In Your Ear: Avant Garde Poetry" every third SUN of the month at the DCAC, 3:00pm, $5

In Your Ear: Avant Garde Party

every third Sunday of the month

September - May (they break in the summer)

3:00pm

$5, free for DCAC members

Enjoy alternative, avant garde, experimental, innovative and/or non-mainstream poetry from DC and around the country. For info on the readers visit DCPoetry.com.

DCAC

2438 18th St, NW

Metro: Woodley Park or Columbia Heights and walk or take the Circulator bus there. You can also take the 42 bus from Dupont to 18th & Columbia.

PAST: ART: Guest Post from East City Art: Weekend Round Up for events on the East side of DC! FRI, June 24th & SAT, June 25th, Free

Weekend East City Event Round Up:

Around the World in an Evening Edition

Friday, June 24th

Opening for new show at Studio H

6:00pm - 9:00pm

Free

This Friday at Studio H, do not miss the opening of Impressions of Uzbekistan by Dutch Painter Ronald Kleijer. Kleijer’s work focuses on capturing daily life in the fabled cities of the Silk Road in his adopted home of Uzbekistan. This will be Kleijer’s first exhibition in the United States. To learn more about the artist, his work and the places that inspire him, click here .

Studio H

408 H St, NE second floor

Metro: Union Station (a few blocks walk)

Saturday, June 25th

Art Opening at the Adobe Design Center and Showroom

3:00pm - 6:00pm

Free

The H Street design showroom will host the opening of Images of Dignity a series of pen and ink, oil on linen and acrylic works by Al Burts focusing on figurative work. Burts is a graduate of the Duke Ellington School of the Arts in Georgetown and received his BFA from Virginia Commonwealth University. He currently resides in Woodbridge, VA.

Adobe Design Center and Showroom

654 H St, NE

Metro: Union Station

Phil Hutinet is the Editor-in-Chief of East City Art. You can get more information about East City Art on Facebook or follow them on Twitter.

PAST: "Unknown Pleasures" Happy Hour Rooftop Pool Party this SAT, June 25th at the Donovan House Hotel from 5:00pm - 9:00pm, Free

"Unknown Pleasures" Happy Hour Rooftop Pool Party

at the Donovan House Hotel

Saturday, June 25th

5:00pm - 9:00pm

Free

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Enjoy a South Beach-esque afternoon escape in DC with a DJ set by 'Unknown Pleasures' curator Chris Price! Bring your friends, your suits and your sunglasses!

Donovan House Hotel

ADC - Above DC

1155 14th St, NW

south of M St on Thomas Circle

Metro: McPherson Square

PAST: ART: Closing Reception features new works! Brandon Hill's "ChickenVille" at Lamont Bishop Gallery FRI, June 24th 6:00pm - 10:30pm, Free

"Even More Chicken"

Closing Reception for Brandon Hill's "ChickenVille"

Friday, June 24th

6:00pm - 10:30pm
Free
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The closing will contain new works, the original exhibition and also a brief Art Talk and Q&A from 6:00pm - 7:00pm.

Lamont Bishop Gallery
1314 9th St, NW

Metro: Mt Vernon Sq - Convention Center

PAST: It's another WTD Happy Hour, this THURS, June 23rd at Asia Nine from 6:00pm - 8:00pm, Free Skyy Vodka Martini with RSVP, 21+

It's time for another WTD Happy Hour!

This week you can get a free Skyy Vodka Martini at Asia Nine

Thursday, June 23rd

6:00pm - 8:00pm

Two free drinks with RSVP, 21+

Get a free Skyy Vodka Martini when you RSVP and stick around after for $4 beers, $5 flavored Smirnoff (peach and mango) and Skyy Vodka (ginger, passion fruit and pineapple) and $5 glasses of wine.

Asia Nine

915 E St, NW

Metro: Close to Gallery Place and Metro Center

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PAST: MUSIC: Golden Triangle Summer Concert Series in Farragut Square every WED throughout June from 5:30pm - 7:30pm, Free

Golden Triangle Summer Concert Series

after work in Farragut Square Park

every Wednesdays through June

5:30pm – 7:30pm

Free

Unwind in the park after work and check out some local DC area bands every Wednesday in Farragut Square Park throughout the month of June.

Final Performance:

Wednesday, June 29th

Sam O & JFC (Caribbean)

Farragut Square Park

Connecticut Ave & K St, NW

Metro: Farragut West or Farragut North

PAST: An Evening with Former First Lady Laura Bush at the National Archives this THURS, June 23rd, 7:00pm, Arrive early for seating, Free

An Evening with Former First Lady Laura Bush
Thursday, June 23rd

7:00pm
Free, see note below

The National Archives presents a very special conversation between former First Lady Laura Bush and Archivist of the United States, David S. Ferriero. "Mrs. Bush will discuss her role with the George W. Bush Institute, and her involvement in the planning of the George W. Bush Presidential Library and Museum. Administered by the National Archives, the nation's thirteenth presidential library will house the official records of the Presidency of George W. Bush and the museum will tell the story of the President and First Lady's leadership."

NOTE: Due to the popularity of this program, seating will be very limited. Seating will be on a first-come, first-serve basis. No reservations will be accepted. Free tickets will be distributed at the National Archives Special Events entrance on Constitution Avenue beginning 60 minutes prior to the start time. You must be present to receive a ticket. Theater doors will open 30 minutes prior to start time. The saving of seats is strictly prohibited.

Pictured: Laura Bush. Photo by Shealah Craighead, Courtesy of the George W. Bush Presidential Library

National Archives
between 7th & 9th Streets

on Constitution Avenue, NW

Metro: Archives - Navy Memorial

PAST: "Wedding Crashers" screens at Lou's, new bar in Columbia Heights next WED, June 29th at 8:00pm, Free

Free movie night at Lou's the newest bar in Columbia Heights!

"Wedding Crashers"
Wednesday, June 29th

8:00pm

Read more here!

Lou's

1400 Irving St, NW

Metro: Columbia Heights

PAST: FILM: Ratatouille screens along with short film Johnny Appleseed at National Archives SAT, June 25th at noon, Free

Short film Johnny Appleseed followed by feature film, Ratatouille

Film Screening at the National Archives

Saturday, June 25th

12:00pm - 2:00pm

Free

Winner of the 2008 Oscar® for Best Animated Feature Film, Ratatouille (111 minutes) tells the story of a rat named Remy who dreams of becoming a great Parisian chef. Johnny Appleseed, a 1948 short from Walt Disney Productions, will be shown first (19 minutes).

National Archives

William G. McGowan Theater

between 7th and 9th Streets

on Constitution Avenue, NW

Metro: Archives - Navy Memorial

PAST: ART: "Cuttings from a Winter Garden" at the Washington Printmakers Gallery Now - SUN, June 26th, Free

On view at WPG "Cuttings from a Winter Garden"
Now - Sunday, June 26th
Free

New woodcuts on various subject matter by artist/printmaker Max-Karl Wiinkler. Pictured: ''Self Portrait of the Artist without Eye Patch'' by Max-Karl Winkler

Washington Printmakers Gallery
8230 Georgia Avenue, 2nd Floor
at Pyramid Atlantic Art Center

in Silver Spring, MD

Metro: Silver Spring

PAST: Free Arts & Culture Events this Week from CultureCapital.com! WED, June 22nd - SUN, June 26th, Free

Below is a list of additional FREE events this week from CultureCapital.

Culture Capital is a program of the Cultural Alliance of Greater Washington, a nonprofit organization serving Metro DC’s arts & culture community and the public for over 30 years.

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lick through for complete details about the event and location details!

Wednesday, June 22nd

Author Lecture

Johnny Appleseed: The Man, the Myth, and the American Story by Howard Means
12:00pm
Author and editor Howard Means discusses his book on John Chapman, alias Johnny Appleseed.

National Archives

Metro: Archives - Navy Memorial

Lecture

Topics in Modern Art: Abstract Painting and Sculpture in Europe:

Dada and Surrealism
12:00pm - 1:30pm

Explore facets of modern and contemporary art with Sally Shelburne, lecturer.

National Gallery of Art

East Building Concourse, Auditorium

Metro: Judiciary Square (closer to East Bldg)

Art Opening - Meet the Artists

The Spirit of Wood: Sculpture by Katie Dell Kaufman and Lynda Smith-Bugge
5:30pm - 8:00pm

Eleven Eleven Sculpture Space

1111 Pennsylvania Ave, NW

Metro: Metro Center

Outdoor Concert

Summer Outdoor Concert Series: Labrassbanda

7:00pm

Southern German band LaBrassBanda takes inspiration from the world of music. Trumpet, tuba and trombone come together to recreate everything from ska to oom-pah-pah, with Mexican mariachi, Tyrolese polka, and more.

Strathmore

Metro: Grosvenor - Strathmore

Thursday, June 23rd

Music + Presentations - Open House

Arts and the Healthy Brain: An Open House

7:00pm - 8:30pm

RSVP encouraged

Live music and hands-on activities will demonstrate how music and visual art help keep your brain healthy and strong. Strathmore Artists in Residence, pop-folk duo The Sweater Set perform + brief presentations from brain health experts.

Strathmore Mansion

Metro: Grosvenor - Strathmore

Music - 14th Anniversary Show!

Millennium Stage 14th Anniversary Show

featuring OK Go and Pomplamoose
6:00pm

Free concert with OK Go, the defiantly do-it-yourself polymath band who has been called "trailblazing" byBillboard and "human catnip" by This American Life host Ira Glass.

The Kennedy Center

Metro: Foggy Bottom and take the free shuttle

Lecture

What’s Cooking, Uncle Sam? with Curator Alice Kamps
12:00pm

Hear some surprising discoveries made while researching food records for the exhibit "What's Cooking, Uncle Sam?"

National Archives

Jefferson Room

Metro: Archives - Navy Memorial

Friday, June 24th

UMD School of Music NOI Philharmonic Open Rehearsal II
9:30am

Hear the NOI Philharmonic as they rehearse for this week's concert.

Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center

Metro: College Park and take a 104 shuttle to UMD

Outdoor Music

Jazz in the Garden features jazz vocalist Sheila Ross

5:00pm - 8:30pm

National Gallery of Art Sculpture Garden

Metro: Archives - Navy Memorial

Saturday, June 25th

Film Series

American Originals Now: Kevin Jerome Everson: Half On, Half Off and Erie

4:30pm

Washington premiere. Director Kevin Jerome Everson in person

National Gallery of Art

East Building Concourse, Auditorium

Metro: Judiciary Square (closer to East Bldg)

Sunday, June 26th

Art Opening Reception

'Paper Brass & Process' - JAT (Jonathan Thompson)

4:00pm - 6:00pm

Artist talk at 5:00pm

Fisher Art Gallery at NoVa campus in Alexandria, VA

at the Rachel M. Schlesinger Concert Hall & Arts Center

Metro: see Metro for best bus access from metro

Literary Reading

Open Door Reading with Deborah Clearman and Cynthia Phoel

2:00pm

The Writer's Center

Metro: Bethesda, elevator exit

Chamber Music

Friday Morning Music Club: Orchestra Concert
5:00pm

Enjoy music by the FMMC. See program info here.

Montgomery College Performing Arts Center Silver Spring

Metro: Silver Spring

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PAST: POETRY: "Spoken Word: Protest Through Poetry" WED, June 22nd 6:30pm - 7:30pm, Free, Please RSVP

Spoken Word: Protest Through Poetry
Wednesday, June 22nd
6:30pm – 7:30pm
Free, Please RSVP

Free pizza will also be served

Experience the power of activism through performance art at Campus Progress' annual Spoken Word: Protest Through Poetry. The art of spoken word commonly includes a blend of politics and activism with art and culture, offering the perfect forum for the expression of progressive thoughts and ideals.

The evening features original performances by local sensations Drew Law, Niloufar Hormozdi, the DC Youth Slam Team, and host Jonathan Tucker. Performers will close with Q&A at the end of the event.

Center for American Progress - Campus Progress
1333 H St, NW 10th Floor
Metro: McPherson Square: Walk a block south onto H street, and the building is on the left.

PAST: FILM: At the DC JCC as part of the Jewish Music Festival SUN, June 19th at 7:00pm, $10

Culture Heroes Screening
Tonight, Sunday, June 19th
7:00pm
$10
Read more and buy tickets here

Discover two musical Culture Heroes in episodes exploring the power of music from the 2010 Israeli television series. Zubin Mehta and I: Engaging, original and intimate film explores the power of music and Mehta—the man whose name is synonymous with classical music in Israel and Chava Alberstein, Singer: Often thought of as the voice of Israel itself, Alberstein has been performing, writing and recording for almost 50 years. Hebrew with English subtitles.

DC JCC Aaron & Cecile Goldman Theater
16th & Q St, NW
Metro: Dupont Circle or take the S2 or S4 bus from anywhere along 16th St or from McPherson Sq Metro

PAST: JAZZ & BLUES: FRI Night Jazz every FRI night & MON Night Blues every MON at Westmister Church, in SW near Waterfront Metro, $5

Jazz Night in Southwest at Westminster Church

Live Music on Mondays and Friday's at Westminster Church! I haven't been to the Waterfront Metro in a while, but I have heard that it has undergone a bit of a transformation. I'm looking forward to checking out one of these events and seeing the newly redeveloped and pedestrian friendly area sometime soon.

Friday Night Jazz

every Friday night

6:00pm - 9:00pm

$5 cover

kids 16 and under free

view schedule here!

Jazz Night in Southwest on Fridays presents some of the area's finest jazz musicians in a lively presentation of classical, straight-ahead jazz. Approximately 300 people gather each week for this event. Food and beverages available for purchase from SW Catering Company, featuring Southern and Mediterranean cuisine, from 6:00pm - 8:30pm.

Blue Monday Blues

every Monday night

6:00pm - 9:00pm

$5 cover

kids 16 and under Free

view schedule here

Blue Monday Blues on Mondays brings together great local blues players for an evening of down-home blues. Over 100 people usually attend this exciting event. Food and beverages available for purchase from SW Catering Company, featuring Southern and Mediterranean cuisine, from 5:30pm - 8:30pm.

Westminster Church

400 I St, SW (map and directions here)

Metro: Waterfront, seems to be a short walk from the metro

For those with cars, parking is available in the church lot or on the street.

PAST: ART: Guest Post from East City Art - Two Art Events in NE this SAT, June 18th 3:00pm - 7:00pm

Weekend East City Event Round Up: Art in Trinidad Edition

Saturday, June 18th

Open Studio DC

3:00pm - 6:00pm

The recently christened Open Studio DC next door to Conner will host a group show of former Corcoran School of Art + Design Faculty, Students and Lab Assistance. Prints are priced as low as $20 and up to $1,000. This is a great opportunity to buy inexpensive locally produced art.

Open Studio DC

www.openstudiodc.com

1348 Florida Avenue, NE

Conner Contemporary Art

4:00pm - 7:00pm

If you’ve ever wondered about those awning that have popped up all around the 1300 block of Florida Avenue NE, meet up at Conner Contemporary art for an artist talk with Patrick McDonough who created the sculptures. Jeremy Flick will also be in attendance to discuss his site specific installation “A Unified Theory of Everything”.

Conner Contemporary Art

www.connercontemporary.com

1358 Florida Avenue, NE

Phil Hutinet is the Editor-in-Chief of East City Art. You can get more information about East City Art on Facebook or follow them on Twitter

PAST: JAZZ: Live Jazz every THURS at 1905 near U St 9:00pm, Free

Live Jazz at 1905
Every Thursday night
9:00pm
Free

I heard about this place called 1905 from a friend but haven't been there yet. Sounds like a really cool spot. Apparently they have neighborhood nights like Taco Tuesdays and Live Jazz on Thursdays and have been open since September of 2008. Looks like their menu is inspired by comfort foods... and they are one of the handful or so bars in DC that now serve absinthe (others include The Tabard Inn, Black Squirrel, the Irish Pub in Cleveland Park... please comment if you know other places).

Drop in and enjoy a rotating schedule from three of DC's finest jazz groups along with special guests.

Hot Club of DC - Let yourself be taken back to the jazz era of the 30s and 40s - gypsy style with the Hot Club of DC. Stephan Caucheteux (guitar) leads the trio with Rick Netherton on bass and guest Ken Matthews (Laissez Foure) on clarinet.

Nicki Gonzalez & Matvei Sigalov Duo - Playing Brazilian jazz, samba, and bossa-nova.

Laissez Foure - Acoustic quartet knee-deep in the jazz classics from the 30s, plus a flare of Latin jazz with a good old New Orleans vibe.

1905
1905 9th St, NW
2nd Floor (between T & U St)
Metro: U St

PAST: Fundraiser for M.A.N.U.P - Artwork inspired by Tupac - Music + Art at Lamont Bishop! THURS, June 16th 7:00pm - 10:00pm, by donation

‎Fundraiser for M.A.N.U.P. 's Youth programming

Tonight! At Lamont Bishop Gallery

Thursday, June 16th

7:00pm - 10:00pm

by donation, $10 suggested

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Watch local artist and muralist Aniekan Udofia paint live. Enjoy music, mix and mingle and support the work of M.A.N.U.P. There will be a silent auction for art work inspired by Tupac Shakur. This event will be hosted by 93.9 WKYS' own DJ Alizay and DJ Phoenix.

The mission of the organization is "To develop the next generation of successful leaders by impacting the lives of youth in under served communities through the principles of education, social responsibility, self-empowerment, and economic awareness." You can learn more about the work of M.A.N.U.P on their main website and blog.

Lamont Bishop Gallery

1314 9th St, NW (near Long View gallery)

Metro: Mt Vernon Sq - Convention Center, just a short two block walk

PAST: FILM: "Scopitones!" Screens at the Artisphere WED, May 4th - TUES, May 31st, Free

Scopitones! screens on the Town Hall Video Wall at the Artisphere

Wednesday, May 4th - Tuesday, May 31st

Free

"Scopitones, also known as "film jukeboxes", were invented in France and constructed from surplus World War II airplane parts in the 1960s. The short films that played on them are the precursor of today's music videos. These videos of singing "idols, crooners and starlets" play in rotation on the Town Hall video wall in May."

Artisphere
1101 Wilson Blvd

Metro: Rosslyn

PAST: Free Pool at Babes in Silver Spring this THURS, June 16th + Cheap drink deals, 5:00pm - 8:00pm, RSVP Required, 21+

Free Pool this Thursday at Babes in Silver Spring

and cheap drink specials - thanks to Whats the Deal DC

Thursday, June 16th

5:00pm - 8:00pm

Free with RSVP, 21+

This week you can play pool for free from 5:00pm - 8:00pm and enjoy beers for under $2, plus $2 off apps and mixed drinks at Babes Sports Bar and Grill in Silver Spring, MD.

Babes Sports Bar and Grill
1115 East West Hwy
Silver Spring, MD 20910

Metro: Silver Spring

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... especially for the night owls!

50% off Sweet and Savory Crepes & More at Crepeaway

Pay $5 and get $10 worth of food (good through Dec 15th)

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Open at noon daily and they stay open super later!

'til midnight Sun - Wed and

'til 3:00am on Thursday

'til 4:00am on Friday and Saturday!

Crepeaway

2001 L St, NW

Metro: Farragut North or West or Foggy Bottom