The Hot Lanes is a 16-piece culmination of a vision Bobby Jasinski had in 2014. With influences ranging from Wynton Marsalis to the Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra, the focus of The Hot Lanes is to promote jazz in the D.C. metropolitan area. Featuring diverse and talented group of musicians, The Hot Lanes encourages jazz music through concerts, festivals, educational masterclasses in the public school system and other appearances.
(12-Adult) Drawing water can be made a little less tricky by learning a few techniques. Rippled, still or running, we will learn all about how water behaves. Join artist and naturalist Margaret Wohler to learn how to draw this surface that is both transparent and reflective. All art materials provided.
Scott Mathews has been studying the "37 postures of Chen Man-Ching" for more than 20 years. This style is also known as the Chen Short Form or the Yang Short Form. While this style has its roots in martial arts, the form is taught as a method of meditation and relaxation. The form emphasizes posture, relaxation, and sm…
Come join us for Sunday Story Time with Ms. Elaina! Tickets are first-come, first-served, and will be distributed at the Children's Desk starting 15 minutes prior to the event. Audience size is limited to 50 to ensure safe and enriching programs. Sunday Story Time has open floor seating and limited chairs. If you atten…
We invite you to join a National Park Service volunteer birder for an engaging bird walk at Kenilworth Aquatic Gardens. This event is open to all, including those new to birding. We encourage participants to bring water, sunscreen, and binoculars if available. A limited number of binoculars are available for loan with…
The signature event of DC JazzFest will take place from September 5-6 on District Pier. Join us for live music performances by incredible artists—from homegrown talent to NEA Jazz Masters.
Beginning September 8 through September 13, we will feature Brazilian artists each night. — Blues Alley Jazz celebrates Brazilian Independence Day with its annual Brazilian Jazz Series. Beginning September 8 through September 13, we will feature Brazilian artists each night. Please see the flyer for more details.
Come to Fort Hunt on September 4 at 7:30 PM for a special screening of Empire of the Sun at Pavilion A! Every Friday in September, a new movie will screen. In lieu of previews, a park ranger will deliver a talk about how each movie connects to Fort Hunt’s twentieth century history and this year’s sub-theme of science a…
Fort Hunt Film Festival Location: Fort Hunt (Area A) Time: 7:30pm Come to Fort Hunt every Friday in September at 7:30 PM to see movies about World War II or the Cold War! This year’s sub-theme of science and technology will explore how the Second World War spurred advances in these fields that would change the world fo…
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Enjoy sweeping views of Washington, D.C. while guest carillonneurs play free concerts of jazz, pop, and patriotic music on the carillon's 53 bells. Join Park Rangers to learn more about the Netherlands Carillon's history, and it's symbolism of friendship. We recommend bringing lawn chairs or blankets to enjoy the perfo…
Come to Fort Hunt on September 11 at 7:30 PM for a special screening of Das Boot at Pavilion A! Every Friday in September, a new movie will screen. In lieu of previews, a park ranger will deliver a talk about how each movie connects to Fort Hunt’s twentieth century history and this year’s sub-theme of science and techn…
