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21. Feb

Through the African American Lens: Our Blues Make Us Gold

02.00 AM - 04.30 PM
Through the African American Lens: Our Blues Make Us Gold
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21. Feb

Historic Change: Celebrating the Life and Legacy of Althea Gibson

11.00 AM - 01.00 PM
Historic Change: Celebrating the Life and Legacy of Althea Gibson
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22. Feb

Lunar New Year Parade

01.00 PM - 12.00 AM
Lunar New Year Parade
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26. Feb

Film Screening & Discussion: The Inquisitor

06.30 PM - 09.00 PM
Film Screening & Discussion: The Inquisitor
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28. Feb

ROOTS & REMEMBRANCE

04.00 PM - 06.00 PM
ROOTS & REMEMBRANCE
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18. Mar

Growing Community: Getting Ready for Spring

05.00 PM - 06.30 PM
Growing Community: Getting Ready for Spring
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26. Mar

Curator's Talk: We Make History

06.30 PM - 08.30 PM
Curator's Talk: We Make History
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28. Mar

37th Annual Wammie Music Awards

05.00 PM - 11.00 PM
37th Annual Wammie Music Awards
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12. Apr

GRACEFULLY IN BLANC

03.00 PM - 06.30 PM
GRACEFULLY IN BLANC
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03. Jun

LightReel Film Festival

12.00 AM - 12.00 AM
LightReel Film Festival
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News
Feb 16, 2026

Washington National Opera Splits from Kennedy Center, Signaling Major Shift in DC Arts Landscape

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Feb 12, 2026

J. Cole Makes Surprise Stop at Howard University During DMV Visit for The Fall-Off

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Feb 11, 2026

DC Arts & Culture Roundup: Major Performances, New Exhibitions and Community Celebrations This February

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Feb 07, 2026

Capital Art Book Fair Returns to Eastern Market; Exhibitor Applications Open for 2026

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Jan 31, 2026

This Week in DC Arts & Culture

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Jan 09, 2026

Project Create Announces Spring Arts Education Programs for DC Youth

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Jan 08, 2026

2026 Go-Go Awards Celebrate 50 Years of D.C.’s Music and Culture

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Sep 04, 2025

Mayor Bowser Pushes to Make D.C. the Nation’s “Capital of Creativity”

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Sep 04, 2025

The Washington Informer Celebrates 60 Years with Visual Legacy Exhibit and Business Growth Forum

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Aug 30, 2025

Things to Do, DMV: Weekend Rundown, Aug. 28-31

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Aug 27, 2025

Zenith Gallery to Showcase ‘Women Artists of the DMV’

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Aug 26, 2025

Getty Awards $2.6 Million to Expand Black Visual Arts Archives; DC’s Anacostia Community Museum Among Grantees

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Aug 26, 2025

At Its Heart, Play On! Is a Musical About Love

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Aug 26, 2025

Swing Beat: Tracking the 2025 DC Jazz Festival By Neighborhood

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Aug 19, 2025

SEPT 13 | Jazz in the Garden: A Tribute to Dick Morgan at Project Create

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Aug 19, 2025

SEPT 12 | Art All Night Anacostia

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