DC Summer Calendar

June 1: Great Composer-Pianists: Mozart, Beethoven, Chopin, and Brahms - Smithsonian Associates - Popular speaker and concert pianist Rachel Franklin guides a unique series that explores the creative minds—and hands—of a quartet of piano pioneers celebrated for their prowess as...

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Great Composer-Pianists: Mozart, Beethoven, Chopin, and Brahms - Smithsonian Associates

Where: 1100 Jefferson Dr SW

When: Wednesday, June 1 @ 6PM

Popular speaker and concert pianist Rachel Franklin guides a unique series that explores the creative minds—and hands—of a quartet of piano pioneers celebrated for their prowess as composers and performers. Each lecture includes a live performance of a work by the spotlighted composer. This program focuses on Johannes Brahms.

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June 6: Dangerous Music - Smithsonian Associates - Too political, too sensuous, too crude, too abstract: Works by even the most celebrated of composers—including Mozart, Beethoven, and Stravinsky—became targets for outrage and censorship....

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Dangerous Music - Smithsonian Associates

Where: 1100 Jefferson Dr SW

When: Monday, June 6 @ 6PM

Too political, too sensuous, too crude, too abstract: Works by even the most celebrated of composers—including Mozart, Beethoven, and Stravinsky—became targets for outrage and censorship. Lecturer and concert pianist Rachel Franklin looks at several once-controversial musical works and the uproars, scandals, and even brawls they inspired during their times.

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June 7: From the Hays Code to X-Rated Movies: A History of Hollywood Censorship - Smithsonian Associates - From its beginnings, motion pictures have delighted the public—and upset civic and religious authorities who felt that movies needed to be regulated to protect “innocent” minds and...

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From the Hays Code to X-Rated Movies: A History of Hollywood Censorship - Smithsonian Associates

Where: 1100 Jefferson Dr SW

When: Tuesday, June 7 @ 12PM

From its beginnings, motion pictures have delighted the public—and upset civic and religious authorities who felt that movies needed to be regulated to protect “innocent” minds and discourage immorality. Media expert Brian Rose surveys years of movie censorship and the many ways Hollywood has tried to deal with this ever-evolving issue.

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June 7: The Presence of Mister Rogers: Preserving Humanity in the Digital Age - Smithsonian Associates - Fred Rogers’ extraordinary capacity to connect with his audience made him an endearing figure to the millions of children (and grown-ups) who watched Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood over its...

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The Presence of Mister Rogers: Preserving Humanity in the Digital Age - Smithsonian Associates

Where: 1100 Jefferson Dr SW

When: Tuesday, June 7 @ 6PM

Fred Rogers’ extraordinary capacity to connect with his audience made him an endearing figure to the millions of children (and grown-ups) who watched Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood over its 33-year run. Steven M. Emmanuel of Virginia Wesleyan University examines how Rogers was able to create a personal presence that radiated care, compassion, and humanity in the impersonal medium of television—and finds lessons for today.

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June 10: Summer 2022 Harlem Fine Arts Show - Washington, DC - The Harlem Fine Arts Show is the largest traveling African Diaspora Art Show in the United States. Washington DC, June 10th-12th

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Summer 2022 Harlem Fine Arts Show - Washington, DC

Where: Marriott Marquis, 901 Massachusetts Ave

When: Friday, June 10 @ 1PM

The Harlem Fine Arts Show is the largest traveling African Diaspora Art Show in the United States.

Washington DC, June 10th-12th

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June 11: Home Rule Music Festvial - The Home Rule Music Festival celebrates the Music, Culture and Community of Washington, DC.

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Home Rule Music Festvial

Where: The Parks Historic Walter Reed, 1010 Butternut Street Northwest

When: Saturday, June 11 @ 3PM

The Home Rule Music Festival celebrates the Music, Culture and Community of Washington, DC.

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June 12: Maryland Lavender Festival at Springfield Manor - Entry Ticket- Includes entry to the lavender festival, a souvenir stemless glass & a glass of homemade lavender lemonade. Entry w/ a Glass of Beer: Includes entry to the lavender festival, a souvenir...

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Maryland Lavender Festival at Springfield Manor

Where: Springfield Manor Winery

When: Sunday, June 12 @ 9AM

Entry Ticket- Includes entry to the lavender festival, a souvenir stemless glass & a glass of homemade lavender lemonade.

Entry w/ a Glass of Beer: Includes entry to the lavender festival, a souvenir beer glass, & one glass of Springfield Manor beer. ******MUST BE 21 YEARS OR OLDER*****

Entry w/ a Glass of Wine: Includes entry to the lavender festival, a souvenir stemless wine glass, & one glass of Springfield Manor wine.

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June 15: Tudor Tots: You Live Where? – Tudor Place - Perfect for young learners aged 18 months to 4 years and their caregivers, Tudor Tots is all about story time, craft and songs. - Explore the various habitats where animals live: on land, in the sea,

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Tudor Tots: You Live Where? – Tudor Place

Where: 1644 31st St NW

When: Wednesday, June 15 @ 10AM

Perfect for young learners aged 18 months to 4 years and their caregivers, Tudor Tots is all about story time, craft and songs. - Explore the various habitats where animals live: on land, in the sea,

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June 15: Women Who Shaped the Musical World - Smithsonian Associates - Throughout the history of Western music, men have claimed most of the spotlight, with scores of brilliant creative women relegated to the less brightly lit corners of the musical word. In programs...

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Women Who Shaped the Musical World - Smithsonian Associates

Where: 1100 Jefferson Dr SW

When: Wednesday, June 15 @ 12PM

Throughout the history of Western music, men have claimed most of the spotlight, with scores of brilliant creative women relegated to the less brightly lit corners of the musical word. In programs featuring live piano performances, Rachel Franklin places them center stage as she examines their talent, grit, intellect, and drive, without which many of the most celebrated musical figures might have been significantly less successful.

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June 16: Judy Garland: A 100th Birthday Tribute - Smithsonian Associates - Her decades of stardom and struggle were marked by bouts of alcohol and drug abuse, multiple divorces, and career swings, but Judy Garland remains one of the greatest interpreters of American popular...

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Judy Garland: A 100th Birthday Tribute - Smithsonian Associates

Where: 1100 Jefferson Dr SW

When: Thursday, June 16 @ 6PM

Her decades of stardom and struggle were marked by bouts of alcohol and drug abuse, multiple divorces, and career swings, but Judy Garland remains one of the greatest interpreters of American popular song. American music specialist Robert Wyatt explores highlights from her extraordinary life with clips from her movies and television specials.

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June 16: Women in Jazz: On and Off the Concert Stage - Smithsonian Associates - In a lecture-concert presentation, Smithsonian Jazz Masterworks Orchestra's artistic director Charlie Young highlights the contributions of some of the leading women in jazz as the SJMO performs...

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Women in Jazz: On and Off the Concert Stage - Smithsonian Associates

Where: 1100 Jefferson Dr SW

When: Thursday, June 16 @ 7PM

In a lecture-concert presentation, Smithsonian Jazz Masterworks Orchestra's artistic director Charlie Young highlights the contributions of some of the leading women in jazz as the SJMO performs music they’ve made famous.

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June 18: The Beethoven String Quartets - Smithsonian Associates - Beethoven’s string quartets are not as well known as his symphonies or piano sonatas. But they are among the classical repertory’s most sublime masterpieces. Join musicologist Daniel...

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The Beethoven String Quartets - Smithsonian Associates

Where: 1100 Jefferson Dr SW

When: Saturday, June 18 @ 9AM

Beethoven’s string quartets are not as well known as his symphonies or piano sonatas. But they are among the classical repertory’s most sublime masterpieces. Join musicologist Daniel Freeman as he explores the history and genius of Beethoven’s string quartets. 

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June 18: Juniors: Garden Designers – Tudor Place - What makes a garden special? During this program, Juniors discover the science of flowers, explore Tudor Place’s 5 ½ acres of gardens and grounds to learn about garden design and create their own drea

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Juniors: Garden Designers – Tudor Place

Where: 1644 31st St NW

When: Saturday, June 18 @ 10AM

What makes a garden special? During this program, Juniors discover the science of flowers, explore Tudor Place’s 5 ½ acres of gardens and grounds to learn about garden design and create their own drea

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June 25: One Journey Festival 2022 - Join us for the third annual One Journey Festival to celebrate the talents and contributions of refugees.

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One Journey Festival 2022

Where: Washington National Cathedral, 3101 Wisconsin Ave NW

When: Saturday, June 25 @ 11AM

Join us for the third annual One Journey Festival to celebrate the talents and contributions of refugees.

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June 25: 30th Annual Giant National Capital BBQ Battle - 30th Annual Giant National Capital BBQ Battle “America's Food & Music Festival”  Pennsylvania Ave, NW (3rd to 7th Streets) * Washington, D.C

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30th Annual Giant National Capital BBQ Battle

Where: Giant National Capital BBQ Battle, 555 Pennsylvania Avenue

When: Saturday, June 25 @ 11AM

30th Annual Giant National Capital BBQ Battle

“America's Food & Music Festival” 

Pennsylvania Ave, NW (3rd to 7th Streets) * Washington, D.C

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July 14: 60 Years of Bond, James Bond - Smithsonian Associates - You’ll be shaken, if not stirred, by this multimedia presentation—unredacted and for your eyes only!—where the mission is to crack the code behind the high-tech glamour,...

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60 Years of Bond, James Bond - Smithsonian Associates

Where: 1100 Jefferson Dr SW

When: Thursday, July 14 @ 6PM

You’ll be shaken, if not stirred, by this multimedia presentation—unredacted and for your eyes only!—where the mission is to crack the code behind the high-tech glamour, globetrotting excitement, and enduring popularity of the 007 film cycle.

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July 19: All Shook Up: Hollywood Learns To Rock - Smithsonian Associates - Rock music exploded on the big screen in 1955 when Bill Haley & His Comets’ “Rock Around the Clock” played behind the opening credits of Blackboard Jungle. Brian Rose, professor...

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All Shook Up: Hollywood Learns To Rock - Smithsonian Associates

Where: 1100 Jefferson Dr SW

When: Tuesday, July 19 @ 12PM

Rock music exploded on the big screen in 1955 when Bill Haley & His Comets’ “Rock Around the Clock” played behind the opening credits of Blackboard Jungle. Brian Rose, professor emeritus at Fordham University, looks at rock movies’ first decade and how Hollywood benefited from the power of this music—and its target audience—around the world.

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July 25: Summer Camp: Collections & Creations (ages 6-8) – Tudor Place - Dive into your creative side and explore over 200 years of paintings, pottery, music and more. Campers ages 6-8 will explore Tudor Place’s historic house and garden through an artistic lens pulling fr

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Summer Camp: Collections & Creations (ages 6-8) – Tudor Place

Where: 1644 31st St NW

When: Monday, July 25 @ 9AM

Dive into your creative side and explore over 200 years of paintings, pottery, music and more. Campers ages 6-8 will explore Tudor Place’s historic house and garden through an artistic lens pulling fr

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August 1: Summer Camp: Tudor Place Time Travelers (ages 9-11) – Tudor Place - Travel back to the 1800s at Tudor Place and see how different daily life was. What type of clothes did people of the past wear? What did they see on a typical day? Do we still eat similar dishes and p

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Summer Camp: Tudor Place Time Travelers (ages 9-11) – Tudor Place

Where: 1644 31st St NW

When: Monday, August 1 @ 9AM

Travel back to the 1800s at Tudor Place and see how different daily life was. What type of clothes did people of the past wear? What did they see on a typical day? Do we still eat similar dishes and p

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August 7: Hopper and Hitchcock: Spectatorship and Voyeurism in Art and Film - Smithsonian Associates - Alfred Hitchcock and American painter Edward Hopper, an unlikely artistic pair, shared a rich and complex vision deeply affected by the traditions of film noir. Using film stills and paintings, David...

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Hopper and Hitchcock: Spectatorship and Voyeurism in Art and Film - Smithsonian Associates

Where: 1100 Jefferson Dr SW

When: Sunday, August 7 @ 3PM

Alfred Hitchcock and American painter Edward Hopper, an unlikely artistic pair, shared a rich and complex vision deeply affected by the traditions of film noir. Using film stills and paintings, David Gariff, senior lecturer at the National Gallery of Art, explores the formal and thematic links between these artists. (World Art History Certificate elective, 1/2 credit)

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