Freer Gallery of Art
Weekend Events Feb 10-12: Mourning, The Power of Chocolate Festival, and the Emerson String Quartet
This weekend, go to the Iranian Film Festival, taste and learn why chocolate was called the "food of the gods" by the Aztecs and Mayans, and enjoy a performance by the Emerson String Quartet.
February 09, 2012 |
By Aviva Shen
How Much the Hope Diamond is Worth and Other Questions From Our Readers
From American art, history and culture, air and space technology, contemporary art, Asian art and any of the sciences from astronomy to zoology, we'll find an answer
February 07, 2012 |
By Aviva Shen
Weekend Events Jan 27-29: Iranian Film Festival, Renwick Birthday Party, and Silkscreening Demo
This weekend, the Iranian Film Festival features Abbas Kiarostami, the Renwick Gallery turns 40, and artist Kristina Bilonick leads a silkscreening demo.
January 26, 2012 |
By Aviva Shen
Curators, Scientific Adventurers and Book Worms to Watch in 2012
Our top ten picks from the Smithsonian Twitterati and blogrolls.
January 20, 2012 |
By Aviva Shen
Weekend Events January 20-22: An Evening with Alice Waters, Create Your Own Peacock Room and Dance for the Dying
This weekend, welcome Alice Waters to the National Portrait Gallery, curate your own Peacock Room, and enjoy an acoustic performance from local rock band Dance for the Dying.
January 19, 2012 |
By Aviva Shen
Weekend Events Jan 6-8: “This is Not a Film,” Stamps, Masterworks of Three Centuries
This weekend, watch an Iranian film, attend a stamp collecting workshop or listen to eclectic Baroque chamber music
January 05, 2012 |
By Aviva Shen
Weekend Events Dec. 9-11: Eternity, Super Science Saturday and Sara Daneshpour
This week, see a critically-lauded Thai film, attend a hands-on day of aviation activities, and hear a live concert pianist perform
December 08, 2011 |
By Joseph Stromberg
Weekend Events Nov. 11-14: Without Fear, Vicky Leyva, and Bach to the Future
This weekend, see a Russian film classic, get a taste of Afro-Peruvian rhythms, and listen to a pianist's new take on the classics
November 10, 2011 |
By Joseph Stromberg
Two New Shows of Asian Art Open at the Freer Gallery
A pair of exhibitions trace the evolution of classical art in Korea and China
November 08, 2011 |
By Joseph Stromberg
Weekend Events Nov 4-6: Madame Freedom, Art Meets Music, and Scrapbooking
This week, hear a new soundtrack with a film classic, see the Smithsonian's ensemble group perform, and learn how to create a beautiful scrapbook
November 03, 2011 |
By Joseph Stromberg
Events Oct. 31-Nov. 3: Spooky Storytelling, Explore Chile, Lunder Conservation Center, and Sounds of the Dragon
This week, visit a Halloween story session, learn about Chile, get an up-close look at museum conservation, and enjoy a fusion of classical music
October 31, 2011 |
By Joseph Stromberg
The List: Smithsonian-Inspired Halloween Costumes
For all you last-minute costume shoppers, here's this year's list of Smithsonian DIY ideas
October 27, 2011 |
By Megan Gambino
Events Oct. 11-13: Stories From the Mine, Baseball Americana and the Music and Arts of Japan
This week, come to a panel discussion with the Chilean miners, a talk about baseball, and join in an evening of Japanese culture
October 11, 2011 |
By Joseph Stromberg
Weekend Events Oct. 7-9: Native Americans and the Courts, Balloons and Blimps and Shadow Magic
This weekend, understand how the U.S. courts system has affected Native Americans, learn about the science of balloons and take in a Chinese film at the Freer gallery
October 06, 2011 |
By Joseph Stromberg
The List: Top Eleven Things to Do this Month at the Smithsonian After Work
Date night at the Smithsonian, grab your special someone and head out to these after-hours events
October 05, 2011 |
By Jeff Campagna
The Extreme Makeover of Empress Dowager Cixi
China's Empress Dowager commissioned portraits—now on display at the Sackler Gallery—in an attempt to polish her public image
September 27, 2011 |
By Megan Gambino
Events Sept 26-29: Great Apes, The Peacock Room, Immigrants and Revolutionists, and Talking About Andy
This week, learn from gorillas, see a masterpiece of Asian art, play a pop quiz, and hear from an expert about Andy Warhol
September 26, 2011 |
By Joseph Stromberg
Events: August 19-21: Drunken Master, Hip Hop Kung Fu, Art + Coffee
This upcoming weekend, check out a Kung Fu classic, a hip hop performance and meet emerging musicians
August 18, 2011 |
By Joseph Stromberg
Weekend Events August 12-14: Calder Exhibition Closes, Flying Dogs, and a Scavenger Hunt
This weekend, bring your child for story time at the Air and Space Museum, play in a scavenger hunt , and catch a sculpture exhibit that's about to close
August 11, 2011 |
By Joseph Stromberg
Weekend Events August 5-7: Chinese Comedy, Story Time, and the Star-Spangled Banner
A Chinese film screening, fold the Star-Spangled Banner and other upcoming events for the weekend
August 04, 2011 |
By Joseph Stromberg
