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Aug 14, 2023

National Gallery Of Art’s Free Party Series Returns This Fall, Expands To Outdoor Plaza

The popular National Gallery Nights fall program will celebrate 50 years of hip-hop and the museum’s new Indigenous art exhibit.

May 29, 2023

Climate Activists Indicted For Paint Protest At National Gallery Of Art

The Declare Emergency activists smeared red paint on Edgar Degas’ famous ‘Little Dancer’ sculpture to draw attention to the climate crisis.

Feb 13, 2023

National Gallery Of Art’s Free After-Hours Party Series Returns This Spring

Thousands of locals attend National Gallery Nights, the museum’s themed celebrations of arts and culture at the East Building.

Aug 18, 2022

13 Virtual And IRL Things To Do Around D.C. This Weekend

Catch the D.C. Black Film Festival, listen to R&B at Fort Dupont Park or Blondie at The Anthem, and stroll a car-free Adams Morgan around D.C. this weekend.

Jun 01, 2022

National Gallery Of Art’s East Building To Reopen After Months-Long Closure

The building has been closed since February for renovations.

May 09, 2022

12 Virtual And IRL Things To Do Around D.C. This Week

Roller skating lessons, The Watergate’s rooftop reopening, and the beginning of NoMa’s outdoor movie series are among the things to do around town this week.

Jan 13, 2022

National Gallery Of Art To Temporarily Close East Building This Spring For Renovations

The National Gallery of Art will close its East Building from Feb. 28 to June to speed up the replacement of its atrium skylight.

Jul 16, 2021

Jazz In The Garden Is Back … Well, Sort Of

The concert series returns this month with four performances of different genres, including mariachi, brass, and classical. 

Jun 07, 2021

10 Virtual And IRL Things To Do Around D.C. This Week

Get a free scoop of chocolate ice cream, see a tour of Lafayette Park, or join the Swedish Embassy for sunrise rooftop yoga.

Jul 13, 2020

The National Gallery Of Art Will Partially Reopen Next Week

The art museum will open in stages, starting with its West Building on July 20.

 
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