Fine-arts Events in Washington

Check out happening fine-arts events all around Washington, DC

2026 Home Rule Music Festival at the Parks at Walter Reed

 Sat, 20 Jun at 12:00 pm The Parks Historic Walter Reed USD 0 to 162

Panda Fest DC 2026

 Sat, 15 Aug at 10:00 am 6th Street Northwest & Pennsylvania Avenue Northwest USD 12 to 40

Moulin Rouge - The Musical

 Mon, 15 Jun at 07:00 pm Kennedy Center Opera House

Jazz in The Parks: Mark Meadows with opener Baba Ras D

 Sat, 06 Jun at 05:00 pm The Parks Historic Walter Reed Free

Destiny's Child: Iconic Reimagined Tribute – Washington DC

 Sun, 16 Aug at 04:30 pm The Howard Theatre USD 50 to 110

Jazz in The Parks: Rockwell Shapiro with Opener Marsha Goodwin-Wood

 Sat, 11 Jul at 05:00 pm The Parks Historic Walter Reed Free

Patrice Bäumel [open-to-close]

 Fri, 24 Jul at 10:00 pm Flash

Tantra Speed Date® - DC! (Washington) Meet Singles Speed Dating

 Sun, 14 Jun at 01:00 pm Bhakti Yoga DC USD 54 to 175

Jazz in The Parks: Langston Hughes II, Kids Opener The Great Zucchini

 Sat, 26 Sep at 05:00 pm The Parks Historic Walter Reed Free

The Notebook - The Musical at National Theatre

 Tue, 18 Aug at 07:30 pm National Theatre

empowHer PRIDE Market

 Sat, 13 Jun at 11:00 am Femme Fatale DC Free

Jazz in The Parks: Gracie Jay with Opener Music With Mr. Rob

 Sat, 22 Aug at 05:00 pm The Parks Historic Walter Reed Free

Tantra Speed Date® - DC! (Washington) Meet Singles Speed Dating

 Sun, 15 Mar Flow Yoga Center USD 49 to 125

Evening at the Residence of the Ambassador from Vietnam

 Thu, 18 Jun at 07:00 pm 2251 R St NW USD 74

Spring Into Summer Artisan & Vendor Festival – Washington DC 2026

 Fri, 12 Jun at 10:00 am 1309 5th St NE Free

Museum Walk Weekend 2026

 Sat, 06 Jun at 11:00 am Dupont Circle Free

State of the Arts Night

 Sat, 06 Jun at 06:00 pm Eaton Hotel Free

Summer 2026 Teen ANIMATION/ANIME Course | 5 Week or 3 Week Options

 Mon, 29 Jun at 12:30 pm Foundry United Methodist Church Free

NATIONAL GALLERY OF ART | “Artemisia Gentileschi And Other Italian Renaissance Masterpieces”

 Fri, 05 Jun at 01:00 pm National Gallery of Art

Wine & Watercolors 8-Hour Escape Excursion

 Sat, 27 Jun at 08:00 am Merry Pin USD 403

Yappy Hour with the National Archives Foundation!

 Sat, 06 Jun at 09:00 am 701 Constitution Ave NW, Washington, DC 20004, United States

Frank Family & 4 Ocean Wine Dinner - Washington DC

 Fri, 12 Jun at 06:30 pm The Oceanaire Seafood Room USD 149

Stars, Stripes, and Stadiums: America’s 250th & FIFA 2026

 Sat, 18 Jul at 03:00 pm Smithsonian National Museum of African Art Free

DC African Restaurant Week Festival 2026

 Sat, 26 Sep at 12:00 pm Washington Free

Evening at the Embassy of Saudi Arabia

 Thu, 11 Jun at 07:00 pm Royal Embassy of Saudi Arabia USD 68

Beachside Paradise - Paint and Sip in Washington, D.C. | Classpop!™

 Thu, 18 Jun at 07:00 pm KBIrd USD 52

Region II & Divine 9 Soiree - VIBES Art Exhibit and Scholarship Fundraiser

 Thu, 04 Jun at 06:00 pm Pepco Edison Place Gallery USD 34

Maybe Happy Ending - A New Musical

 Mon, 05 Oct at 07:00 pm National Theatre - DC

Living Portraits: A Pride Month Art Exhibition @ Dirty Habit DC

 Wed, 03 Jun at 06:00 pm 555 8th St NW Free

Chocolate & Wine Tasting: Exquisite Chocolates & Truffles, Wine from Spain

 Wed, 22 Jul at 07:00 pm The Chocolate House USD 64

Sam Gilliam Lecture Series: Coco Fusco

 Mon, 08 Jun at 06:30 pm Johns Hopkins University Bloomberg Center Free

Bean to Brush: Watercolor Painting with Espresso with She's Artsy

 Sun, 31 May at 11:00 am Shop Made In DC - Union Market USD 54

Future Funk Fest: A Celebration of Prince at metrobar

 Sat, 06 Jun at 05:00 pm metrobar DC Free

Paint & Sip @ Kache

 Sat, 13 Jun at 05:30 pm Kaché USD 59 to 98

The Outwin 2025 Tour with Smithsonian Gardens

 Thu, 11 Jun at 05:30 pm National Portrait Gallery, Smithsonian Institution Free

Chocolate & Wine Tasting: Exquisite Chocolates & Truffles, Wine from Spain

 Wed, 10 Jun at 07:00 pm The Chocolate House USD 64

From the Doomsday Plane to the Front Lines: A Counterterrorism Career

 Thu, 18 Jun at 04:30 pm The Institute of World Politics, Commodore Barry Room USD 0 to 1,069

Father’s Day Blooms in Blue - Paint and Sip

 Sat, 20 Jun at 05:00 pm The Coupe USD 46

Father’s Day Sip and Paint: Sky High for Dad

 Sun, 21 Jun at 03:00 pm Good Company Doughnuts & Cafe - Southwest USD 46

Sip and Paint Washington DC - Bob Ross Painting Experience

 Wed, 24 Jun at 06:00 pm The Delegate USD 46

A Cherry Blossoms Floral Candle Workshop with Olga Kardonova

 Sat, 20 Jun at 05:00 pm Shop Made in DC - Dupont Circle USD 61

Georgetown Summer Art Walk

 Sat, 06 Jun at 12:00 pm Addison/Ripley Fine Art Free

Iran at the Brink: War, Revolution, and the Future of the Middle East

 Thu, 09 Jul at 05:00 pm The Institute of World Politics, Commodore Barry Room USD 0 to 1,069

DC Pickle Bash

 Sat, 10 Oct at 10:00 am 7350 Georgia Ave NW Free

Sip and Paint Washington DC - Lady With the Red Umbrella

 Sun, 05 Jul at 03:00 pm Good Company Doughnuts & Cafe - Southwest USD 46

Mars Arts D.C. Concert Series at Songbyrd; Before They Were Stars: A Tribute to Background Vocalists

 Wed, 03 Jun at 08:00 pm Songbyrd Music House

Summer Road Trip - Paint and Sip in Washington, D.C. | Classpop!™

 Thu, 23 Jul at 07:00 pm KBIrd USD 52

Pinstripes Kids Club - Washington, DC

 Sat, 14 Feb at 09:00 am Pinstripes USD 8

Forester - Artist

 Fri, 05 Jun at 07:00 pm Flash - DC

A Study in Form: Asawa, Noguchi & Frankenthaler

 Sun, 09 Aug at 04:00 pm National Portrait Gallery, Smithsonian Institution Free

Paint & Sip @ Prima DC

 Fri, 05 Jun at 06:00 pm Prima DC USD 42 to 81

We Make History Weekend

 Sun, 31 May at 10:00 am Smithsonian's Anacostia Community Museum Free

Central Table -- Volume One

 Sat, 13 Jun at 07:00 pm Mess Hall USD 166

Seashells by the Seashore Candle Making Workshop with Olga Kardonova

 Sun, 14 Jun at 03:00 pm Shop Made in DC - Georgetown USD 61

Panel Discussion: "Here: Pride and Belonging in African Art"

 Thu, 18 Jun at 05:00 pm National Museum of African Art Free

Sarah Jackson - A Second Sight

 Fri, 19 Jun at 07:00 pm Solid State Books USD 0 to 40

A DC Scene: Jefferson Memorial & Cherry Blossoms Watercolor Workshop

 Sun, 28 Jun at 03:00 pm WE MAKE DC - Dupont Circle USD 65

Hill Family Biking: Back to School Ride

 Sat, 29 Aug at 04:00 pm School Within School Free

Dill Disco Party

 Sat, 10 Oct at 07:00 pm 7350 Georgia Ave NW USD 30 to 53

Build, Create, and Explore | Architecture and Urban Planning

 Mon, 13 Jul at 09:00 am University of the District of Columbia Free

Paint & Sip @ Vortex

 Tue, 02 Jun at 06:30 pm Vortex Restaurant and Lounge USD 53 to 92

Chocolate & Wine Tasting: Exquisite Chocolates & Truffles, Wine from Spain

 Wed, 09 Sep at 07:00 pm The Chocolate House USD 64

Stars & Stories Fest (Spirit of Independence Festival)

 Fri, 05 Jun at 10:00 am 700 Constitution Ave NW, Washington, DC 20004, United States

Books, Knowledge and Attention: The Science of Reading Grades 3-12

 Fri, 02 Oct at 09:30 am British International School of Washington USD 244 to 316

Paint Night Done Right - Washington, D.C. - Paint and Sip in Washington, D.C. | Classpop!™

 Thu, 21 May at 07:00 pm Location provided after booking USD 52

Paint & Sip @ Urban Roast

 Thu, 18 Jun at 06:30 pm Urban Roast USD 59

Intro to Hindustani Drawing Workshop

 Sat, 06 Jun at 01:00 pm ImaginAsia Studio, Arthur M. Sackler Gallery (East Building) Free

Gallery Talk with Artist Mar Figueroa

 Tue, 16 Jun at 06:00 pm National Portrait Gallery, Smithsonian Institution Free

Georgian National Ballet - Sukhishvili at Lisner Auditorium

 Wed, 28 Oct at 08:00 pm Lisner Auditorium

Sip and Paint Washington DC - Sip, Paint, and Date

 Mon, 15 Jun at 06:00 pm The Coupe USD 46

Watercolor Meditation Workshop with Paper Darlings

 Sat, 27 Jun at 03:00 pm Shop Made In DC - Union Market USD 44

Paint & Sip @ Casta’s Rum Bar

 Tue, 16 Jun at 06:00 pm Casta's Rum Bar USD 59 to 98

LIVE FIGURE DRAWING

 Fri, 05 Jun at 06:00 pm 11:Eleven gallery USD 45

Curator Tour | Chinese Arts of the Ming and Qing Dynasties

 Wed, 05 Aug at 12:00 pm National Museum of Asian Art - West Building (Freer Gallery of Art), Gallery 13 Free

Make a Memory: Create Your Own Embroidered Photo Frame with Mola Embroidery

 Sun, 21 Jun at 11:00 am Shop Made In DC - Union Market USD 49 to 81

Collaborative Screenprinting w/ Beth Hansen

 Sun, 19 Apr Shop Made in DC - Georgetown USD 54

Sip and Paint Washington DC - Cherry Blossom Bliss

 Wed, 08 Apr The Delegate USD 43

Queer Crafting Night

 Fri, 22 May Merry Pin Free

Journey Into Your Inner World: Personalized Soul Art & Women’s Circle

 Sat, 06 Jun at 11:00 am Join at the link in the description Free

Intuitive Painting with Alcohol Inks w/Stephanie Kenner

 Sun, 07 Jun at 03:00 pm Shop Made In DC - Union Market USD 49

Oil Pastels 101: National Parks w/Meadows and Skies

 Sun, 07 Jun Shop Made in DC - Georgetown USD 54

The Beautiful Game – Paying for Soccer

 Thu, 04 Jun at 06:00 pm German Historical Institute Free

Free Community Art Supply Swap!

 Sat, 27 Jun at 11:30 am WE MAKE DC - Dupont Circle Free

In Bloom: Floral Trinket Tray Painting with Olga Kardonova

 Sun, 28 Jun at 11:00 am Shop Made In DC - Union Market USD 55

Amelia Day | Miss Moon at Songbyrd DC

 Sat, 01 Aug at 07:00 pm 540 Penn St NE, Washington, DC 20002, USA

Art & Craft Supply Swap & Crafternoon

 Sun, 28 Jun at 04:00 pm Because Science Free

Curator Tour | A Museum in the Making

 Wed, 29 Jul at 12:00 pm National Museum of Asian Art - West Building (Freer Gallery of Art), Gallery 8 Free

Gallery Talk: Bonnie Lautenberg: ARTISTICA!

 Sat, 18 Jul at 02:00 pm American University Museum at the Katzen Arts Center Free

Dangermuffin

 Thu, 13 Aug at 08:00 pm 600 14th Street NW Washington DC 20005

Composition in the Field in Washington Union Station - Photography Class by Classpop!™

 Sat, 25 Jul at 11:00 am Washington Union Station USD 160

Master Your Camera Controls - Washington Union Station - Photography Class by Classpop!™

 Sat, 25 Jul at 09:30 am Master Your Camera Controls/Washington Union Station USD 115

Painting Workshop: Palestinian Memory & Ritual Through Still Life

 Thu, 04 Jun at 07:00 pm The Jerusalem Fund USD 18

Project Pipeline 2026 - Student Registration

 Mon, 03 Aug at 09:00 am National Building Museum USD 135

PRISONER | Ninth Realm, Lay Waste, Obliviator at Songbyrd DC

 Sun, 02 Aug at 07:00 pm 540 Penn St NE, Washington, DC 20002, USA

Threads Of Heritage

 Sun, 07 Jun at 03:00 pm 1917 Benning Rd NE USD 98 to 336

One Stroke at a Time: Collaborative Painting Workshop

 Sat, 06 Jun at 12:00 pm Art Enables Free

New Deal Art Tour at the Wilbur J. Cohen Federal Building

 Tue, 02 Jun at 01:00 pm Wilbur J. Cohen Federal Building Free

An Intro to Punch Needle Workshop & Artist Talk with Bri Pippens

 Sun, 31 May at 11:30 am Shop Made in DC - Georgetown USD 28

Gallery Talk: Where Water Keeps Time: Graphite Drawings by Janis Goodman

 Sat, 20 Jun at 02:00 pm American University Museum at the Katzen Arts Center Free

An Art Filled Life Exhibit/Artist Talk/Book Signing

 Fri, 05 Jun at 04:00 pm Zenith Gallery Free