National Gallery Nights: Gratitude

Thu · Nov 12·4 PM – 6 PM·Benning (Dorothy I. Height) Neighborhood Library · Washington

Evening of relaxing music, conversation, and coloring at Benning (Dorothy I. Height) Neighborhood Library, Washington, for ages 5 and up.

Thu · Nov 12·4 PM – 6 PM·Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library - Central Library · Washington

Craft hangout at Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library features beading, collaging, coloring, pastel sketching, painting, sewing, creative writing, plus community events and Teen Talk‑Backs, for ages 13–19.

Thu · Nov 12·6 PM – 8 PM·Eastern Market, 225 7th Street, SE, Washington

Live master potters work side‑by‑side at Eastern Market’s North Hall, with guest artists, music, snacks and drinks, free with optional pre‑registration.

Thu · Nov 12·6:30 PM – 8:30 PM·Galería, 1280 4th Street NE, Washington, DC

Chef Troy leads a Spanish tapas class at Galería, preparing patatas bravas, stuffed piquillo peppers, and bourbon‑glazed salmon; all tools and ingredients provided, for ages 18 and over.

Thu · Nov 12·5 PM – 6 PM·Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library - Central Library · Washington

Knitting and crocheting circle at Marianne's Cafe in the MLK Library, offering project sharing, chat, and Creativebug lessons, for ages 13–19 and 55 and up.

Thu · Nov 12·4:30 PM – 5:30 PM·Chevy Chase Neighborhood Library · Washington

Hand sewing basics taught by a local sewist and children librarian, with lessons on stitches, mending, and button repair at Chevy Chase Neighborhood Library, for ages 8–12.

Fri · Oct 23·12 PM – 1 PM·West Building, Main Floor, Rotunda, National Gallery of Art, Constitution Ave NW, Washington, DC 20565

Guided tours explore Italian Renaissance works in the West Building’s Rotunda at the National Gallery of Art.

Fri · Oct 23·1 PM – 2 PM·West Building, Main Floor, Rotunda, National Gallery of Art, Constitution Ave NW, Washington, DC 20565

Guided tours explore 17th‑century Dutch art scenes in the Rotunda of the National Gallery’s West Building.

Fri · Oct 23·2 PM – 2:45 PM·West Building, Main Floor, Rotunda, National Gallery of Art, Constitution Ave NW, Washington, DC 20565

Guided tours explore the Back and Forth exhibition featuring works by Rozeal, Titian, and Cezanne in the West Building Rotunda.