Film Series - Action, Anarchy, and Audacity: A Seijun Suzuki Retrospective
In a career spanning nearly five decades, Seijun Suzuki amassed a body of work ranging from B movie potboilers to beguiling metaphysical mysteries. On the occasion of the publication of Time and Place are Nonsense: The Films of Seijun Suzuki by Curator of Film Tom Vick, the Freer and Sackler Galleries present a touring retrospective of Suzuki's films from October 9 until December 20. This series is co-organized with the Japan Foundation and presented in conjunction with the Sackler exhibition Sōtatsu: Making Waves.
At Freer Sackler Museum
1050 Independence Ave SW, Washington, DC
MOAPIA's Annual "Share a Smile, Give a Toy" Toy Drive
The holiday season is almost upon us! MOAPIA is collecting new, unwrapped toys for children ages 3 - 15 years old. To drop off toys, please visit MOAPIA's office at 441 4th Street NW, Suite 721 North.
At Old Council Chamber
441 4th Street NW Washington D.C. 20001
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/19hHI0ukS_r3y1ka_AOV5TCPjxXWeZ7d4F97xaM7vjmE/viewform
EXHIBITION: Kay WalkingStick, An American Artist
Kay WalkingStick: An American Artist is the first major retrospective of the artistic career of Kay WalkingStick (b. 1935), a citizen of the Cherokee Nation and one of the world’s most celebrated artists of Native American ancestry. Featuring more than 65 of her most notable paintings, drawings, small sculptures, notebooks, and the diptychs for which she is best known, the exhibition traces her career over more than four decades and culminates with her recent paintings of monumental landscapes and Native places. Her distinctive approach to painting emerged from the cauldron of the New York art world, poised between late modernism and postmodernism of the 1960s and 1970s. Over decades of intense and prolific artistic production, she sought spiritual truth through the acts of painting and metaphysical reflection. Organized chronologically around themes that mark her artistic journey, Kay WalkingStick: An American Artist traces a path of constant invention, innovation, and evolving artistic and personal growth through visually brilliant and evocative works of art.
At National Museum of the American Indian
Fourth Street & Independence Ave., S.W., Washington, DC
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OuLB6IcRA0s&feature=youtu.be
Exhibition "romarisingV4
The Embassy of the Czech Republic, in collaboration with the Embassies of Slovakia, Poland, and Hungary, present the exhibition romarisingV4 by photographer Chad Evans Wyatt, on Monday, November 9, 2015, at 6 pm.
From 6:00 pm until 8:00 pm
At Embassy of the Czech Republic
3900 Spring of Freedom Street, NW, Washington, DC
13th Annual "Artful Weekend"
Join us for the 13th Annual "Artful Weekend" coming to the historic 1902 Hendry House at Ft. C.F. Smith in Arlington. A popular pre-holiday event in the Arlington community, the weekend art show and sale features the work of 40 Arlington-based artists, and includes paintings of many genres, ceramics, sculpture, artists cards, unframed works and more. Great for holiday shopping!
At Ft. C.F. Smith Park
2411 24th St N, Arlington, VA 22207
It’s Almost Here! Annual Pre-Holiday Artful Weekend at Fort C.F. Smith Park
At Ft. C.F. Smith Park
2411 24th St N, Arlington, VA 22207
Ukrainian Christmas Bazaar
Ukrainian-style lunch, browse books, music, traditional arts & crafts, icons, holiday gifts, etc. Mini-concert of Ukrainian carols Sun at 1:30pm (free)
At Ukrainian Catholic National Shrine
4250 Harewood Road, NE Washington, DC
Finnish Christmas Bazaar
The Finnish Christmas Bazaar is an annual Washington DC holiday tradition - for over five decades now. Enjoy music and fun for the whole family, or bring a date. Find unique, imported holiday gifts from the Land of Santa Claus, then have lunch at the Christmas Cafe, serving holiday pastries, sandwiches, coffee and glögi. And buy something tasty from the Bakery Shop to take home!!
From 11:00 am until 3:00 pm
At River Road Unitarian Church
6301 River Road, Bethesda, Maryland
http://finnspark.wildapricot.org/www.finnish-chirstmas-bazaar.org
3rd Annual Winter Festival of Lights Trot for a Turkey
Enjoy a unique opportunity to help families in need by running or walking through the beautiful Winter Festival of Lights!
From 6:00 pm until 8:00 pm
At Watkins Regional Park
301 Watkins Park Drive, Upper Marlboro, Maryland 20774
Refugees First Thanksgiving
The Ethiopian Community Development Council, Inc is hosting its annual Refugee’s First Thanksgiving Dinner. This potluck dinner event introduces refugees from various countries and cultures to the quintessential American holiday and spirit of Thanksgiving.
From 5:00 pm until 8:00 pm
At 903 S. Highland Street
Arlington, Va
2015 Dance Asia Colors Holiday Showcase
Dance Asia’s Colors! series is an avenue to showcase creative heritage performances. The objective of the program is to encourage artist to explore new ideas, create new pieces, and actualize conceptual dreams, based on a particular Color. The colors will be rotated each year among the participating groups to create new synergies and artistic wonderments. Artist will present creative pieces to reflect their tradition, heritage, culture, identity & experience through the spirit of that particular given color.
From 7:00 pm
At Thomas Jefferson Auditorium
125 Old Glebe Road, Arlington, VA 22204
Native American Heritage Day Celebration with Larry Yazzie
Join Larry Yazzie (Sac & Fox Tribe of the Mississippi in Iowa/Meskwaki), twice a World Champion Fancy Dancer, as he shares his talents with museum visitors on this special day celebrating Native American Heritage.
At National Museum of the American Indian
Fourth Street & Independence Ave., S.W., Washington, DC
http://americanindian.si.edu/calendar/?trumbaEmbed=view%3Dseries%26seriesid%3D1297204
Japan-America Society of Washington DC 29th Annual Dinner & Silent Auction
Each year JASW members and their guests gather at the Annual Dinner to honor prominent American or Japanese leaders. In years past we have welcomed such distinguished speakers as former Vice President Walter Mondale, former White House Chief of Staff Howard Baker, and Senator Jim Webb.
From 6:00 pm
At Park Hyatt Washington
1201 24th Street, NW, Washington, DC
Tribute to Shostakovich
For this all-Shostakovich program, marking 40 years since the composer’s death, the performers will be: Jennifer Casey Cabot - Soprano, Magdalena Wor - Mezzo-Soprano, Nikita Storojev - Bass, Nadia David - Cello, Tatiana Storojev - Piano, Victor Danchenko - Violin, Vera Danchenko-Stern - Piano
At Embassy of Austria
3524 International Court, N.W., Washington, DC
45th Annual Campagna Center Scottish Christmas Walk Weekend & Parade
The iconic Scottish Christmas Walk Parade takes place on Saturday, December 5, at 11 a.m., when dozens of Scottish clans dressed in colorful tartans will parade through the streets of Old Town, joined by pipe and drum bands from around the region, as well as terriers and hounds.
From 11:00 am
At Old Town
Alexandria, Va
SOORP KHATCH - ARMENIAN DESSERT FESTIVAL
Join us for sweet treats and hot drinks this holiday season. And while you’re at it, why not take home some for family and friends.
From 11:00 am until 6:00 pm
At SOORP KHATCH ARMENIAN APOSTOLIC CHURCH
4906 Flint Drive, Bethesda, Md
http://www.soorpkhatchchurch.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/Soorp-Khatch-dessert-festival.pdf
16th Annual Alexandria Holiday Boat Parade of Lights
At sundown on the day of the Scottish Christmas Walk parade, Alexandria’s harbor lights up as dozens of illuminated boats cruise the Potomac River at the historic waterfront, led by Alexandria’s fireboat The Vigilant and Washington, DC’s fireboat John Glenn. DC media personality Tommy McFly of 94.7 Fresh FM will be the parade announcer. At the marina before and after the parade, stop in to the “Holiday Festival: Take a Walk in the Woods” at the Torpedo Factory Art Center between 4 and 9 p.m. to enjoy musical performances plus gift shopping in open artist studios. Santa will visit the Torpedo Factory until 7 p.m.
From 5:30 pm
At Old Town
Alexandria, Va
Islamic Law Reform Subject of Human Rights Day Program
In recognition of Human Rights Day, the Law Library of Congress and the Library’s African and Middle Eastern Division will host a panel discussion on Islamic law reform from 9:30 a.m. to noon on Tuesday, Dec. 8.
From 9:30 am until 12:00 pm
At Library of Congress
101 Independence Ave, SE, Washington, DC
WINTERNATIONAL - 4TH ANNUAL EMBASSY SHOWCASE
Join us for Winternational - 4th Annual Embassy Showcase. This year there will be many opportunities for 1:1 interviews with diplomats, embassy exhibitors, sponsors and attendees. This festival has the atmosphere of an international bazaar with displays of visual arts, handcrafts, travel and tourism information as well as samples of national specialties, coffees and teas. Guests have the opportunity to travel the world and do some holiday shopping -- all during the lunch hour!
From 11:00 am until 2:00 pm
At Ronald Reagan Building and International Trade Center
1300 Pennsylvania Ave, NW, Washington, DC
Ronald Reagan Building and International Trade Center to host 4th Annual Embassy Showcase—Winternational
In 2014, over 1,000 guests attended this lively midday celebration of international culture, travel, tourism and trade. This year there will be many opportunities for 1:1 interviews with diplomats, embassy exhibitors, sponsors and attendees. This festival has the atmosphere of an international bazaar with each country showcasing their culture and traditions via visual arts displays, foods, handcrafts, as well as travel and tourism information. Guests have the opportunity to travel the world and do some holiday shopping—all during the lunch hour!
From 11:00 am until 2:00 pm
At Ronald Reagan Building & International Trade Center
1300 Pennsylvania Ave, NW, Washington, DC
National Chamber Ensemble presents "Happy Holidays"
On Saturday, December 12 at 7:30 PM National Chamber Ensemble presents "Happy Holidays". NCE's holiday concert brings classical masterpieces and holiday favorites together in one fun program for the whole family! Mary-Claire Burick, Rosslyn Business Improvement District President returns as guest host.
From 7:30 pm
At Rosslyn Spectrum Theatre
1611 N. Kent Street (off Wilson Blvd.), Arlington, VA 22209
Yesodot and Kesem
Yesodot and Kesem are Israeli dance troupes, comprised of DC area middle and high school teenagers. The costumes, music, choreography, and pre- and post-performance dialogues help audiences understand more about the land of Israel and the diverse backgrounds of the Jewish people. After the performance, it's your turn to dance!
At JCC of Northern Virginia
8900 Little River Turnpike Fairfax, VA 22031
http://www.israelemb.org/washington/events/Pages/Dance-Yesodot-and-Kesem.aspx
21st Annual First Night Alexandria
This annual New Year’s Eve bash takes over Old Town Alexandria with more than 175 performances at 29 indoor venues, with live music, dancing, children’s face painting and games. The afternoon’s Seventh Annual Fun Hunt is accompanied by all-new activities for families and pets. There’s an old fashioned carnival at the Mount Vernon Recreation Center in Del Ray. First Night’s fireworks finale returns with a spectacular display over the Potomac River at midnight.
At Old Town
Alexandria, Va
USA Science & Engineering Festival
Science & Engineering Festival is a national grassroots effort to advance STEM education and inspire the next generation of scientists and engineers. Our exhibitors, performers, speakers, partners, sponsors and advisors are a who-is-who of science and engineering in the United States: from major academic centers and leading research institutes and government agencies to cutting-edge high tech companies, museums and community organizations.
Exhibition: "A Journey through Time"
Please join us for for the opening exhibition audiovisual created by the 30th Argentine Committee to connect the Festival to the community through performing arts to be seen in the Room Malvinas Argentinas that runs through clips, tango, folk, rock and pop of Argentine and Latin American music of our past performances.
From 5:00 pm until 7:00 pm
At Embassy of Argentina
1600 New Hampshire Ave., N.W, Washington, DC 20009
Festival Argentino USA 2016
DIRECT ARTISTS from Argentina RUBEN GIMENEZ Premio Reina del Plata in Buenos Aires, Quinteto Cinco Esquinas piano and musicians, FRANCISCO CUESTAS and musicians, Soledad y Ana Issa DUO Folk Band of SALTA; DARIO CHIESA under rock, ANNABELLA Musica Latina "La Talia Argentina"; Patricia Ratti Folk and Tango Singers; Nancy Massobrio a "Tribute to MERCEDES SOSA" & TOP LEVEL LOCALS: Salvatore, Cristian Perez's musicians, Pontitango, Carlos Gutierrez and Stephanie Brown, and more!
From 4:00 pm
At Thomas Jefferson Theater
125 South Glebe Road, Arlington, VA
https://www.tickeri.com/events/5609ebab8aff6808000ae100/29th-festival-argentino