International Themed Programs

 

 

May 1 - 31


Events DC invites you to join us in Passport DC International Programs! Come and enjoy internationally-themed programs in different cultural organizations in Washington, DC.
 

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Tour Registration: Italian American Museum of Washington DC (IAMDC)

Legacy of a Culture: The Italian Influence on the Nation’s Capital

May 1, 2026 - May 31, 2026   Admission: Free

Address: Italian American Museum of Washington DC  595 Third St NW  Washington, DC 20001

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Alliance Française of Washington DC (AFDC)

The Mapmaker: A Literary Conversation with Author Tom Young

Friday, May 1  •  7 PM - 8:30 PM - Tickets from $12.51

Address: Alliance Française de Washington DC 2142 Wyoming Avenue NW  Washington, DC 20008

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The Kennedy Center

Puccini: 3 One-Act Operas – Il trittico

Fri. May 1, 2026 | 7:00 PM - Tickets goes from $21.85 - $113 

Address: The Kennedy Center -- Concert Hall   2700 F St NW, Washington, DC 20566

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Korean Cultural Center

Connecting Lines: Works by Park Hyewon and Kim So Jeong

5/1/26 - 5/31/26

Address: Korean Cultural Center Washington DC - 2370 Massachusetts Ave NW, Washington, DC 20008

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Mexican Cultural Institute Washington DC

Dressing Absences: The Textile Journey of Pedro Páramo

May 1st-23, 2026 - Visiting Hours: Monday–Friday 10am–6pm • Saturday 12pm–4pm

Address: Mexican Cultural Institute, 2829 16th St NW, Washington, D.C. 20009

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Mexican Cultural Institute Washington DC

Un Mismo Cielo: Entre Washington y Ciudad Juárez | Paloma Vianey

May 1st 2026 - May 31st 25 2026

Address: Mexican Cultural Institute, 2829 16th St NW, Washington, D.C. 20009

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Spain-USA Foundation | SPAIN Arts & Culture

Miró and the United States

May 1st 2026 -  May 31st 2026  Price: Free - $20 - The Phillips Collection is open Tuesday-Sunday, 10 am-5 pm (Sunday, 10-11 am members only, shop and cafe open to the public). Members always admitted free.

Address: The Phillips Collection - 1600 21st St. NW Washington, DC 20009 United States

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Spain-USA Foundation | SPAIN Arts & Culture

Spring Open Doors 2026

May 1 2026 - May 3 2026  Price Free

Address: Spanish Cultural Center - Embassy of Spain 2801 16th Street Northwest   Washington, DC 20009

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Spain-USA Foundation | SPAIN Arts & Culture

ART x SCIENCE made in Spain: The Firefly Forest

May 1st 2026 - May 31st 2026  Adnission: Free. Open during Cultural Center hours: Monday–Thursday from 10 am to 4 pm, and Friday from 10 am to 2 pm.

Address: Spanish Cultural Center - Embassy of Spain   2801 16th St NW, Washington, DC 20009

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Spain-USA Foundation | SPAIN Arts & Culture

Not Your Regular Wall: 250 Years Celebrating Together

May 1, 2026 - May 31, 2026  -   Free. Open from Monday to Thursday, from 10 am to 3 pm, and Friday from 10 am to 2 pm. Closed on holidays and special events days.

Address: The Spanish Cultural Center - Embassy of Spain - 2801 16th St NW, Washington, DC 20009

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Spain-USA Foundation | SPAIN Arts & Culture

MAD.DC | Drawing two Capitals

May 1, 2026 - May 31, 2026  | Admissions: Free. Open from Monday to Thursday, from 10 am to 3 pm, and Friday from 10 am to 2 pm. Closed on holidays and special events days.

Address: Spanish Cultural Center - Embassy of Spain   2801 16th St NW, Washington, DC 20009

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Italian American Museum of Washington DC (IAMDC)

Legacy of a Culture: The Italian Influence on the Nation’s Capital.

Monday 1, 2026 - Monday 31, 2026   Admission: Free

Address: talian American Museum of Washington DC  595 Third St NW  Washington, DC 20001

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National Museum of African Art

Benin Bronzes: Ambassadors of the Oba

May 1, 2026 - May 30, 2026 - Open every day 10 a.m.–5:30 p.m. Admission is free!

Address: National Museum of African Art | 950 Independence Avenue SW, Washington D.C. | (202) 633-4600

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Smithsonian American Art Museum

Latinx Art

May 1, 2026 - May 31, 2026 - Mon - Sun: 11:30 am‑7:00 pm Price Free

Address: Smithsonian American Art Museum 8th and G Streets, NW Washington, DC 20004

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French-American Chamber of Commerce

Springtime in Paris

Friday, May 1st  VIP access from 6:00pm  General admission from 7:00pm  Tasting ends at 9:00pm

Address: Embassy of France  4101 Reservoir Rd NW  Washington, DC 20007

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Tamasha Nights by DJ Browny

DELHI TO D.C. : BOLLYWOOD PARTY @DARNA NIGHTCLUB

Friday, May 1-Saturday, May 2  •  10 PM-2:30 AM    Price From $17.85

Address: Darna   946 North Jackson Street  Arlington, VA 22201

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Adams Morgan Partnership BID

Adams Morgan Spring PorchFest

5/2/26

Address: along the 18th Street corridor and surrounding residential blocks in Adams Morgan

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Muslim Women’s Association

Cultural events where food artifacts are sold from different Islamic countries

5/2/26 - 5/9/26

Address: 2551 Massachusetts Ave NW, Washington, DC 20008

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Mexican Cultural Institute Washington DC

The Art of Roger Shimomura - Teacher Workshop

Saturday, May 2  •  9 AM - 12 PM  Price: $10

Address: National Portrait Gallery, Smithsonian Institution 800 G St NW   Washington, DC 20001

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Capriccio Baroque

Harpischordist Benjamin Alard plays music from Bach's 'Happy Years'

Saturday, May 2, 2026, at 8:00 pm.    Price $49.87

Address: Live! at 10th & G (First Congregational UCC) 945 G Street NW   Washington, DC 20001   

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National Museum of Asian Art

IlluminAsia Festival - Third Act

Saturday, May 2, 2026 2:00 pm–4:00 pm  Price Free. Register in advance (recommended)

Address: Asian Art Museum, West Building Meyer Auditorium West Building   1050 Independence Ave. SW Washington, DC 20013    202.633.1000

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National Portrait Gallery

Teacher Workshop | The Art of Roger Shimomura

Saturday, May 2  •  9 AM - 12 PM

Address: National Portrait Gallery, Smithsonian Institution 800 G St NW   Washington, DC 20001

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MXDC - The Mexican Professionals Network

Cinco de Mayo: The Mexican Way

Saturday, May 2-Sunday, May 3  •   Starts at 10 PM  $15 Early Bird $20 General Admission $25 Last Call (up to day of the event) This is a 21+ event.

Address: Public Bar Live | Sports Bar Dupont Circle Washington DC 1214 18th Street Northwest  Washington, DC 20036

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The Kennedy Center

Casablanca

Sun. May 3, 2026 3p.m. | Price: Free - Online advance reservations for a given performance date will open on a rolling basis, opening every Wednesday two weeks out from the date.

Address: John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts  - Millennium Stage  | 2700 F St. NW, Washington, D.C. 20566 | Inside the Kennedy Center Grand Foyer

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Camilo Montoya

Poema Abierto: Span-ish Open Mic

5/3/26...DC’s only Spanish Language open mic — 1st Sundays at BloomBars, 7–9PM, $5 entry

Address: BloomBars 3222 11th Street Northwest  Washington, DC 20010

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Chiarina Chamber Players

Dreams and Dialogues

Sunday, May 3  •  2 PM - 4 PM   Price $0 - $33.85

Address: St Mark's Capitol Hill 301 A Street Southeast  Washington, DC 20003

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RYAN WHITE

The Tres De Mayo Brunch & Day Party at Lucky Bar

Sunday, May 3  •  2 PM - 11 PM     Price Free

Address: Lucky Bar DC    1221 Connecticut Avenue Northwest  Washington, DC 20036

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Alliance Française of Washington DC (AFDC)

“Inside Gaza” Screening and Discussion

Tuesday, May 5, 2026 | 7:00 pm to 9:30 pm |  Price Free |You’ll need:  A valid photo ID Your Eventbrite ticket, either printed or ready on your phone ⚠️ Important: The name on the ticket must match the name on the ID. If you haven’t added the names of your guests yet, you can still update your ticket info directly on Eventbrite from your computer. For security reasons, large bags, umbrellas, backpacks, and bike helmets are not allowed on Embassy grounds. The security team may confiscate any items considered inappropriate.

Address: La Maison Française  Embassy of France in the U.S. 4101 Reservoir Rd NW Washington, DC - 20007

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The Kennedy Center

SilkBeat (JChris & Qi Yu)

Event Date: Wed. May 6, 2026 6p.m. Tickets on Sale Wed. Apr. 22, 2026 10a.m. Price: Free - Ticket Limit 4

Address: John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts - Millennium Stage    2700 F St. NW, Washington, D.C. 20566    -  Inside the Kennedy Center Grand Foyer

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National Museum of Asian Arts - Smithsonian

The Peacock Room at 150 | Tour

Wednesday, May 6, 2026 2:15 pm–3:15 pm   Price Free. No registration or tickets (walk-up only)

Address: Asian Art Museum, West Building Meet at Information Desk West Building   1050 Independence Ave. SW Washington, DC 20013   202.633.1000

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National Museum of Asian Arts - Smithsonian

Arts of Japan | Tours

Thursday, May 7, 2026 12:00 pm–1:00 pm   Price  Free. No registration or tickets (walk-up only)

Address: Asian Art Museum, West Building Meet at Information Desk West Building    1050 Independence Ave. SW Washington, DC 20013   202.633.1000

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Chief Growth Marketing

Argentina Masterclass w/Wings & Wine Pairing

Thursday, May 7  •  7 PM - 9 PM   Price $47.19

Address: Everyday People DC 1013 U Street Northwest   Washington, DC 20001

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Spirits & Spice

Spirits & Spice D.C. Tequila - Guided Trip to Mexico

5/7/26 Price  from $13.26

Address: Spirits & Spice Washington D.C 1700 Connecticut Avenue Northwest   Washington, DC 20009

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French-American Piano Society

Claire-Marie Le Guay, Piano solo

Thursday, May 7  •  7:30 PM - 9:30 PM

Address: La Maison Française, Embassy of France 4101 Reservoir Road NW  Washington, DC 20007

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EmbassyExperiences

Evening at the Embassy of Georgia

Thursday, May 07, 2026 07:00 PM to 09:30 PM General Admission $69...EmbassyExperiences.com

Address: Embassy of Georgia 1824 R St NW ,Washington, DC

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National Gallery of Art

In the Library: Mary Cassatt's American Legacy

5/8/26  Admission is always free and passes are not required

Address: East Building East Building Ground Level, Study Center

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The Washington Ballet

Cinderella - Experience The Ballet Company of the Nation’s Capital

 May 8-10, 2026     Price from $58  to 150

Address: The National Theatre 1321 Pennsylvania Ave NW, Washington, DC 20004    (202) 628-6161

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Quartertonez Music

The 4th Annual DC Arab American Culture Festival

 Saturday, May 9th 2026 from 2:00 pm - 9:00pm  Ticket prices are $35, and proceeds will go to continued efforts to support Quartertonez Foundation, the Arabic Institute and the Adult Arab Choir Sada Al Thawra. 

Address: The Dew Drop Inn  |    2801 8th Street Northeast   Washington, DC 20017

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Washington Studio School

Sake Spring Fling!

Saturday, May 9th, 2026  6:30 to 10:30 OM  Price: $135.23

Address: Washington Studio School 2129 S St NW  Washington, DC 20008

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Washington Studio School

Sake Spring Fling!

Saturday, May 9  •  6:30 PM - 10:30 PM

Address: Washington Studio School 2129 S St NW  Washington, DC 20008

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EmbassyExperiences.com

Black Tie Fiesta at the Mexican Cultural Institute

Saturday, May 9  •   7:30 PM - 11:45 PM  Price From $83.15   SUGGESTED ATTIRE Black Tie Optional. Minimum of Suit & Tie for Men, Cocktail Dresses for Women Casual wear, jeans or sneakers prohibited.

Address: Mexican Cultural Institute 2829 16th Street Northwest  Washington, DC 20009

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KWSelection.com

Wine Tasting/Seminar at the Embassy of Austria

Saturday, May 9  | #1 -  11 AM - 12 PM   and #2   1PM -2 PM  | Price from $19.98

Address: Embassy of Austria | 3524 International Court Northwest  Washington, DC 20008

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Smithsonian Asian Pacific American Center

"A Nice Indian Boy": Screening + Conversation

Saturday, May 9  •  7 PM - 9:30 PM   {Price Free}

Address: Smithsonian National Museum of American History 1300 Constitution Avenue Northwest  Washington, DC 20560

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EmbassyExperiences.com

EMBASSY EVENT: Black Tie Fiesta at the Mexican Cultural Institute

Saturday, May 09, 2026 07:30 PM to 09:30 PM      VIP Admission (7:15 PM to 11:45 PM)$120 Early Bird Price Subject to Increase at Any Time -+ 0 General Admission (8:30 PM)$89 Early Bird Price Subject to Increase at Any Time -+

Address: Mexican Cultural Institute (Embassy's Cultural Center) 2829 16th St NW, ,Washington, DC

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Sarv, The Culture School

Our Mother Iran

Sunday, May 10  •  4 PM - 6 PM      Price $49 - $100

Address: Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library         901 G Street Northwest  Washington, DC 20001

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The Kennedy Center

Embassy of Spain: Galera

5/13/26

Address: 
Price: Free  Ticket limit  4 Online advance reservations for a given performance date will open on a rolling basis, opening every Wednesday two weeks out from the date.

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German Historical institute Washington

The Beautiful Game – Globalizing Soccer

Wednesday, May 13 · 6 - 8pm EDT   Price Free  Doors will open at 5:30 pm and will close promptly at 6:00 pm with the beginning of the lecture. 

Address:  German Historical Institute Washington located at 1607 New Hampshire Ave NW Washington, DC 20009-2562

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Sorso

Ukrainian Trivia Night + 3-Course Dinner & Vinyl DJ (Charity Event)

Wednesday, May 13  •  7 PM - 10 PM     Price $115.06

Address: 2475 18th St NW  2475 18th Street Northwest  Sorso Washington, DC 20009

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DC Mayor's Office on Asian and Pacific Islander Affairs (MOAPIA)

AANHPI Heritage Month Community Celebration

5/14/26

Address: UDC Ballroom - 4200 Connecticut Ave NW

Website: Community Outreach Manager. 2028413610

Counterpart International

An Evening of Art, Culture & Community In Support of Afghanistan

Thursday, May 14  •  5 PM - 7:30 PM   Price $25

Address: Counterpart International           1919 Pennsylvania Avenue Northwest  #Suite 425 Washington, DC 20006

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Alliance Française of Washington, DC

Hummus Tasting with Ayoub, Founder of Double Dip

Friday, May 15  •   7 PM - 9 PM  Tickets From $33.85 This event is part of "A Taste of France and Francophonie" Series.  This event will be in English. 

Address: Alliance Française de Washington DC 2142 Wyoming Avenue NW  Washington, DC 20008

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International Club of DC Cultural Events

Embassy Row Rooftop Night in Havana Under the Stars with Latin Band

Friday, May 15  •  7 PM - 10:30 PM   Price from $28.72

Address: The Ven at Embassy Row, Washington, D.C., a Tribute Portfolio Hotel 2015 Massachusetts Avenue Northwest  Washington, DC 20036

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National Museum of Asian Arts - Smithsonian

, Arts Across Asia | Tours

Friday, May 15, 2026 2:00 pm–3:00 pm  Price  Free. No registration or tickets (walk-up only)

Address: Asian Art Museum, East Building Meet at B1 Lobby East Building  1050 Independence Ave. SW Washington, DC 20013    202.633.1000

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EmbassyExperiences

Evening at the Embassy of Kenya

Friday, May 15, 2026 06:30 PM to 09:00 PM    General Admission $68 EmbassyExperiences.com

Address: Embassy of Kenya 2249 R St NW ,Washington, DC

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Embassy of France

French Embassy: Midnight in Paris Celebration of French Music, Food & Wine

5/16/26 ..No walk-ins or door sales are allowed—tickets must be reserved in advance, and all guests must be 21+. Every attendee must be registered, and the names of all guests must be submitted at least 48 hours before the event.   Price from $101.31

Address: Embassy of France in the United States        4101 Reservoir Road Northwest  Washington, DC 20007

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Mexican Cultural Institute Washington DC

Elizabeth Catlett: Una artista negra revolucionaria

May 16 2025 06:30pm

Address: Mexican Cultural Institute, 2829 16th St NW, Washington, D.C. 20009

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EmbassyExperiences

Saturday Night at the Embassy of France: A Celebration of Paris

Saturday, May 16  •  7 PM - 11 PM   Price From $107.07 EmbassyExperiences.com

Address: Embassy of France 4101 Reservoir Road Northwest  Washington, DC 20007

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International Club of DC Cultural Events

French Embassy: Midnight in Paris Celebration of French Music, Food & Wine

Saturday, May 16  •  7 PM - 11 PM

Address: Embassy of France in the United States 4101 Reservoir Road Northwest  Washington, DC 20007

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Dupont Circle BID

Music in the Circle: Dupont Concert Series (with Forró by Simone Baron)

5/16/26 free

Address: Dupont Circle 6 Dupont Circle NW  Washington, DC 20036

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Chiarina Chamber Players

Family Concert: Vivaldi’s Four Seasons

Sunday, May 17  •  2:30 PM - 3:30 PM     Price $0 - $23.18

Address: St Mark's Capitol Hill        301 A Street Southeast  Washington, DC 20003

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DC Mayor's Office on Asian and Pacific Islander Affairs

Foodelicious Night: DC AANHPI Foodways and Culinary Demo

5/18/26...FREE ENTRY

Address: MLK Library Roof top - 901 G St NW, Washington, DC 20001

Website Community Outreach Manager 2028413610

International Club of DC Cultural Events

Tango and Champagne Soiree: Argentine Tango Lessons and Dance Soiree

Wednesday, May 20  •  7 PM - 9:30 PM    Price  $32,86

Address: The Ven at Embassy Row, Washington, D.C., a Tribute Portfolio Hotel 2015 Massachusetts Avenue Northwest  Washington, DC 20036

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World Vybz ENT

CULTURE ST •Late Happy Hour•Dancehall•Afrobeat •Amapiano•Soca• •HipHop

Thursday, May 14, 2026 at 8:00 PM EST! - Price $0 - $7.61

Address: Pure Lounge   1326 U Street Northwest  Washington, DC 20009

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German Historical institute Washington

Telling Stories: History, Narrative, and the German Peasants' War 1524-1526

May 21, 2026  | 5:00 pm - 6:30 pm ET  The lecture will start at 5pm with doors opening at 4:15pm.  Price Free

Address:  German Historical Institute Washington located at 1607 New Hampshire Ave NW Washington, DC 20009-2562

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One More Page Books

Stefan Sittig Discusses LATINIDAD IN MUSICAL THEATRE at One More Page Books

Thursday, May 21  •  7 PM - 8 PM  Price Free

Address: One More Page Books 2200 North Westmoreland Street  Arlington, VA 22213

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German Historical Institute Washington

About Us Our Mission Opportunities Equal Opportunity Policy Academic Advisory Board Friends of the GHI Team Research Research Program German, European & Jewish History History of the Americas & Transatlantic History History of Migration & Mobility History

May 22, 2026  | 10:00am - 12:00pm      Price Free

Address: German Historical Institute 1607 New Hampshire Ave NW Washington, DC 20009-2562 U.S.A. Phone +1.202.387.3355 E-mail: info@ghi-dc.org

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Chinese American Museum

Searching for Billie Book Signing Event

May 23, 2026  1:00PM

Address: Chinese American Museum 1218 16th Street, NW Washington, DC 20036

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PostClassical Ensemble, The Phillips Collection’s and Johns Hopkins University Bloomberg Center.

Orpheus: The Magic of the Arts by PostClassical Ensemble

Tue, May 26, 2026 6:30 pm  Price  From $55.20

Address: Johns Hopkins University Bloomberg Center, 555 Pennsylvania Ave NW, Washington, DC 20001

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International Club of DC Cultural Events

The Art of Champagne Tasting Soirée with Artisan Cheese

Wednesday, May 27  •  7 PM - 8:30 PM  Meet us at Pembroke or other luxurious event space  Price $80.57

Address: The Doyle Dupont Circle   1500 New Hampshire Avenue Northwest  Washington, DC 20036

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German Historical institute Washington

Imperial Legacies? (Dis)continuities and Comparisons between Colonialism and Nazi Rule

Thursday, May 28, 2026 -  9:30 AM - 6:00 PM  and Friday, May 29, 2026 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM

Address:  German Historical Institute Washington 1607 New Hampshire Ave NW Washington, D.C. 20009

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EmbassyExperiences

Caribbean Evening and Reopening of the Embassy of The Bahamas

Friday, May 29, 2026 07:30 PM to 10:00 PM   General Admission$68

Address: Embassy of the Bahamas 2220 Massachusetts Ave NW, ,Washington, DC

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Umbrella Events LLC

Miss Universe Power Talk Forum

5/30/26......Purchase ticket - limited capacity 

Address: Mexican Cultural Institute: 2829 16th St NW Washington, DC 20009

Website Creative Director ....4108047719

The Japan-America Society of Washington DC

JASWDC Haiku Group (May 2026) | led by haiku poet and author, Abigail Friedman

Saturday, May 30th, 2026 |  2:30 – 4:30 pm (ET)  Price Free

Address: JASWDC -  1819 St. NW, Washington, DC 20036 (Suite 800) 

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La Cosecha Brazilian Dance Days

May 2026 Beginner Brazilian Dance Class and Social + Free Drink

Sunday, May 31  •  5:30 PM - 9:30 PM   Price From $17.85

Address: La Cosecha, 4th Street Northeast, Washington, DC, USA 1280 4th Street Northeast  Washington, DC 20002

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