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Spanish Language Docent TourNext published session: Sun, Oct 18, 2026 · 3:30 PM EDT – 4:30 PM EDT
Washington, DC · National Portrait Gallery
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A Celebration of Arts DiplomacyWed, Oct 21, 2026 · 12:00 PM EDT
Washington, DC · Elliott School of International Affairs
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Research + Practice Fall 2026Next published session: Wed, Oct 21, 2026 · 6:30 PM EDT – 8:00 PM EDT
Washington, DC · Flagg Building
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DC | Closer Look: Stretching the CanvasThu, Oct 22, 2026 · 1:00 PM EDT
Washington, DC · National Museum of the American Indian
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The Julian Clement Chase Prize Tenth Anniversary Celebration and Awards CeremonyThu, Oct 22, 2026 · 3:30 PM EDT
Washington, DC · 1957 E Street NW
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Art Bites Gallery TalkFri, Oct 23, 2026 · 12:15 PM EDT
Washington, DC · Smithsonian American Art Museum
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Conservation Cart Talk | Peacock Room CeramicsFri, Oct 23, 2026 · 3:00 PM EDT
Washington, DC · National Museum of Asian Art
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Art WalkNext published session: Sat, Oct 24, 2026 · 11:00 AM EDT – 11:30 AM EDT
Washington, DC · National Portrait Gallery
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Ocean Hall-o-weenThu, Oct 29, 2026 · 1:00 PM EDT
Washington, DC · National Museum of Natural History
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Air and Space After Hours: Innovating GalleriesThu, Nov 5, 2026 · 6:00 PM EST
Washington, DC · National Air and Space Museum
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Asia After Dark | Diwali FestivalFri, Nov 6, 2026 · 5:00 PM EST
Washington, DC · National Museum of Asian Art
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Unmasked: A Happy Hour for Autistic AdultsFri, Nov 6, 2026 · 5:00 PM EST
Washington, DC · National Portrait Gallery
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"Inside Gaza" Film Screening & DiscussionMon, Nov 9, 2026 · 5:30 PM EST
Washington, DC · Elliott School of International Affairs
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Markets & shopping
DowntownDC Holiday MarketFri, Nov 13, 2026 – Wed, Dec 23, 2026 · Announced date range; consult the organizer for individual sessions and opening hours
Washington, DC · DowntownDC Holiday Market
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National Symphony Orchestra: Serenades & Simple SongsThu, Nov 12, 2026 · 7:00 PM EST
Washington, DC · Lisner Auditorium
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Handwork: Contemporary Craft Open HouseFri, Nov 13, 2026 · 11:00 AM EST
Washington, DC · Renwick Gallery
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From a City to a Kingdom: The Forces That Shaped Jerusalem During the First Millennium BCEMon, Nov 16, 2026 · 6:00 PM EST
Washington, DC · Funger Hall
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Classes & workshops
Analog NightsTue, Nov 17, 2026 · 5:00 PM EST
Washington, DC · National Portrait Gallery
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Handi-hourTue, Nov 17, 2026 · 5:30 PM EST
Washington, DC · Renwick Gallery
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National Symphony Orchestra: The Nutcracker & CinderellaSat, Nov 21, 2026 · 8:00 PM EST
Washington, DC · Lisner Auditorium
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Screening of To Kill a MockingbirdSun, Nov 22, 2026 · 2:00 PM EST
Washington, DC · National Portrait Gallery
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Season’s Greenings: National Parks and Historic PlacesThu, Nov 26, 2026 – Sun, Jan 3, 2027 · Conservatory season; closed December 25; check visiting hours
Washington, DC · United States Botanic Garden Conservatory
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National Symphony Orchestra: Handel's MessiahWed, Dec 16, 2026 · 7:00 PM EST
Washington, DC · Lisner Auditorium
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Portrait Gallery Reading RhythmsThu, Dec 17, 2026 · 5:00 PM EST
Washington, DC · National Portrait Gallery
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A Candlelight ChristmasFri, Dec 18, 2026 · 7:30 PM EST
Washington, DC · Lisner Auditorium
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A Wild Race Against Time Art ExhibitSat, Jun 13, 2026 – Wed, Oct 18, 2028 · Season or multi-day listing — check operating days
Washington, DC · 825 10th St. NW
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Trivia at the National Geographic Museum of ExplorationWed, Jul 8, 2026 – Thu, Jul 1, 2027 · Season or multi-day listing — check operating days
Washington, DC · 1600 M St. NW
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Urban Living Rooms Art ExhibitWed, Jun 24, 2026 – Wed, Oct 18, 2028 · Season or multi-day listing — check operating days
Washington, DC · 825 10th St. NW
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