Stimulating creative talents of District residents is a compelling feature of this year’s summer programming. Participate in the various cultural arts, crafts, performing, music and visual arts this summer.
DC Commission on the Arts & Humanities dcarts.dc.gov
DC Youth Orchestra
Camps: June 20 – July 4, 2011
Scholarships available for DC residents. 75% or 100% discount and a free t-shirt.
Classes: July 11 – July 29, 2011
Financial aid is available for all those who qualify based on household size and income
The Petworth Jazz Project, May 21 – September 10, FREE
The Petworth Jazz Project is a free monthly event of great local jazz, on the lawn at 8th and Taylor, NW, at the Petworth Recreation Center. Blankets provided while they last. For more information please visit: petworthjazzproject.com
Saturday, June 11 @ 6:30 pm
Dan Leonard Trio
Saturday July 9 @ 7 pm
The Young Lions
Saturday August 13 @ 6:30 pm
Akua Allrich
Saturday September 10 @ 5 pm
Bohemian Caverns Jazz Orchestra
DC Outdoor Films
June 1 - September 30, 2011
All ages
Artful Conversation Summer Series, July 17- August 10, FREE
National Gallery of Art, West Building Main Floor, Rotunda
Designed for children (ages 8-11) and adults to participate in together, this series of programs uses observation and discussion to explore works of art in the collection. Led by museum educators, each program includes looking at one work of art in the galleries, accompanied by a sketching activity.
Each week participants will create drawings inspired by the painting they investigate. Each participant will receive a sketching booklet to accompany this series and a stamp for each program attended. If you have three or more stamps at the end of the summer, you will receive a prize! Visit the NGA online for more information
Popular Places
July 17 at 1 pm, 2:30 pm
July 20 at 12:30 pm, 2 pm
Amazing Adventures
July 24 at 1 pm, 2:30 pm
July 27 at 12:30 pm, 2 pm
Fascinating Faces
July 31 at 1 pm, 2:30 pm
August 3 at 12:30 pm, 2 pm
Moody Mysteries
August 7 at 1 pm, 2:30 pm
August 10 at 12:30 pm, 2 pm
Capitol Hill Arts Workshops, June 26- August 19, FREE
Free Drop in Tango Práctica. (All levels welcome)
545 7th Street, SE, Washington DC, 20003
6/24 7/9, 7/22, 8/5, 8/19, 6:30 - 9 pm
Join Jake and Danarae Stevens for a free práctica. Once a month we host an early evening free práctica. The idea of this práctica is to provide tango dancers of all levels an opportunity to practice, collaborate, and learn in a collective space Learn more about Capitol Hill Arts Workshops
National Building Museum, First Tuesday of each month, FREE
Book of the Month Literacy Program
Each month, this series features a new book with activities that your family can explore together at the Museum and at home.
At 10:30 and 11:30 am on the first Tuesday of each month, the Museum will introduce a new book during a read-aloud in the Building Zone’s Book Nook. The books explore themes such as patterns, city planning, construction, and celebration of other cultures. Families will then be invited to participate in corresponding hands-on play activities in the Building Zone. The Book of the Month program is free and recommended for ages 3 to 5.
KanKouran West African Dance Company
KanKouran offers classes for children, teens and adults in the authentic dance and drumming styles of select West African cultural groups. An aerobic activity, dance classes include a warm-up and breakdown of dance steps, followed by choreographed routines. Drum classes teach polyrhythmic concepts of African drumming and choreographed orchestral techniques to accompany the dance movements. Fees: $12 for adults; $5 for children's classes.
Childrens Dance and Drum Class
Saturday - 11am - 12noon
Adult Community Class
Monday - 7 pm - 8:30 pm (warm up begins at 7 pm SHARP, so try and get there early)
Wednesday - 7 pm - 8:30 pm
Saturday - 12 noon - 1:30 pm
Art All Night: Nuit Blanche, September 24th, 7pm- 3 am, FREE
Art All Night is an all-night exploration and celebration of contemporary art, stretching from the heart of Chinatown to the Shaw neighborhood. We invite you to dream in magic, light, and space for one night only. For more information, please visit: artallnightdc.com
Marcātus: Creative Art Market, April 3- August 7, FREE
The Yards Park from 11 am- 6 pm
Marcātus, a creative market happening on the first Sunday of every month near the Nationals Ballpark, is a multidimensional event different than any other to reach the District. Marcātus invites you to come out for the whole day to enjoy the sounds of live music, smells of exotic foods, eye candy of art, to hunt for creative treasures, and relax on the Great Lawn with a frosty beverage taking in the picturesque views of the Anacostia River. Find more information on Marcatus Creative Art Market
Fashion Show Combined Workshop, August 13, 5 - 7 pm
#2 Boys and Girls Club - 100 Block of M Street, NW
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