# Contemporary Art Events | List Of All Upcoming Contemporary Art Events In Washington - **Subtitle**: Explore all upcoming contemporary art events in Washington, find information & tickets for upcoming contemporary art events happening in Washington. - **Category**: ## About Explore all upcoming contemporary art events in Washington, find information & tickets for upcoming contemporary art events happening in Washington. ## Events in Washington - **Event Name**: Art and Alleyways : Walking Tour, Gallery Viewing, and Live Music - **Description**: Move through the hidden history of Blagden Alley on a guided walking tour, then step inside the NCO Gallery for art, drinks, and live music.About this EventArt and Alleyways - Walking Tour and Gallery Exposition - **Date**: Sat Apr 18 2026 at 05:00 pm – Sat Apr 18 2026 at 10:00 pm (-04:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/washington/art-and-alleyways-walking-tour-gallery-viewing-and-live-music/100001986378020130 - **Venue**: Blagden Alley Northwest - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czgvYmFubmVycy84Mzc4OTY2Mzc2N2Q2MTA0MzFhZjZkMDFmMGUyMDBmNDQ3MGIzMzliY2VjYTRjMWQ4YjlkZmI3NmJmYjk4MGQxLXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDkwNC1kY2JmYzFiYS1nbWlyLmpwZz92PTE3NzUwNzE5MTI.avif - **Price**: USD 42 to 59 - **Categories**: Art, Exhibitions, Music, Entertainment, fine-arts - **Event Name**: GW University BAND - A NEXT Music Ensemble, Spring Concert 2026 - **Description**: A Corcoran Program of Music NEXT Ensemble Showcase- the GW University Band under the baton of Professor A. Michael SchmitzAbout this EventJoin the University Band under the baton of Prof. Michael Schmitz, featuring - **Date**: Sun Apr 26 2026 at 05:00 pm – Sun Apr 26 2026 at 06:30 pm (-04:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/washington/gw-university-band-a-next-music-ensemble-spring-concert-2026/100001984491700096 - **Venue**: Lisner Auditorium - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czQvYmFubmVycy9iMDM5YWIwY2RiZDZhYjhjNmU0ZjI1Njg3MjRlOGNkMWVmN2QzMjY2NGMxNDgwNWE0NGRjZDU2MTllMDQ0NDI0LXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDYwMC1kY2YyYWNkZi1nbWlyLmpwZz92PTE3NzMyNzU1MjQ.avif - **Price**: Free - **Categories**: entertainment, music, concerts, art, festivals, performances, exhibitions, fine-arts, business, workshops, it, live-music, conferences - **Event Name**: Saeb Eigner, Artists of the Middle East: Book Talk and Signing - **Description**: The National Museum of Asian Art hosts an evening with Saeb Eigner, author of Artists of the Middle East: 1900 to Now.About this EventIn this lecture, Saeb Eigner offers a journey through more than a century of modern and - **Date**: Fri Apr 24 2026 at 06:00 pm – Fri Apr 24 2026 at 07:30 pm (-04:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/washington/saeb-eigner-artists-of-the-middle-east-book-talk-and-signing/100001981810960933 - **Venue**: Meyer Auditorium, National Museum of Asian Art (Enter on Independence Ave.) - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czEvYmFubmVycy9hZDdkMzNkNTE5YWEyOGM1ZjZmYmFhNDRkYTM1ZDNmYWYyZGUyMWVkM2RmNzI5YzBiODhmNzg0ZGQ3OTU0YzBhLXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDc4MC1kY2Y4ZjhmOC1nbWlyLmpwZz92PTE3NzQ1NTMwMzI.avif - **Price**: Free - **Categories**: Art, literary-art, Exhibitions, Nonprofit, fine-arts - **Event Name**: Dudley Memorial Lecture: Ann Powers - **Description**: The Corcoran School presents the annual Dudley Memorial Lecture featuring Ann Powers, critic and correspondent for NPR Music!About this EventYou are warmly invited to the 2026 Dudley Memorial Lecture on We - **Date**: Wed Apr 29 2026 at 06:30 pm – Wed Apr 29 2026 at 08:00 pm (-04:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/washington/dudley-memorial-lecture-ann-powers/100001986529440031 - **Venue**: Hammer Auditorium, Flagg Building, Corcoran School for the Arts and Design, George Washington University, Please use New York Avenue Door - **Banner**: https://dyn-image.allevents.in/generate-image?v=4&title=Dudley+Memorial+Lecture%3A+Ann+Powers&date=Wed+Apr+29+2026+at+06%3A30+pm&bg=2 - **Price**: Free - **Categories**: art, fine-arts, literary-art, live-music - **Event Name**: REBIRTH: 10452 — A Contemporary Art Exhibition by Will Salha - **Description**: Dive into REBIRTH: 10452, where Will blends life and culture in a fresh, artsy explosion you can feel live!About this EventREBIRTH: 10452 — Life Through CultureCome check Will Salha's contemporary art exhibi - **Date**: Thu May 14 2026 at 07:00 pm – Thu May 14 2026 at 09:30 pm (-04:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/washington/rebirth-10452-—-a-contemporary-art-exhibition-by-will-salha/100001986860683790 - **Venue**: The Ven at Embassy Row, Washington, D.C., a Tribute Portfolio Hotel - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czgvYmFubmVycy8xMTc5OTczZWM5ZjE4YTdjN2UyMDBhODgzZmM1NTM2YzRkYzYzMDBjZGViYzI5MjVjMzNjNzlmNjIzMmU1NzI5LXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDkyOC1kY2YxZjJlYS1nbWlyLmpwZz92PTE3NzU1NjkxOTY.avif - **Price**: Free - **Categories**: Art, Exhibitions, fine-arts - **Event Name**: WOVEN THREAD 2.0 - **Description**: Woven Thread showcases DMV artists through bold portraiture and abstract works exploring culture, resilience, and shared human connectionAbout this EventWoven Thread 2.0 is a dynamic contemporary art exhibition celebrati - **Date**: Sat May 30 2026 at 06:00 pm – Sat May 30 2026 at 08:00 pm (-04:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/washington/woven-thread-20/100001986329301411 - **Venue**: Pepco Edison Place Gallery - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czkvYmFubmVycy8xZTdjMTU1NjViNzgxNzNiYWNlZjUxY2ZlOThiMTQyMzUxOTk1ZDc5NTdjMTBlMjkxZmQxNjkxZTQ0NTVjN2EyLXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDYwMC1kY2VkZjBmMC1nbWlyLmpwZz92PTE3NzUwNjk1OTY.avif - **Price**: Free - **Categories**: art, exhibitions, fine-arts - **Event Name**: JAZZ, BLACK & GOLD, HIP-HOP - A NEXT Music Ensemble Showcase - **Description**: A Corcoran Program of Music NEXT Ensemble Showcase- GW Hip-Hop, the Latin Ensemble, the Uber Combo, and the vocal stylings of BLACK & GOLD.About this EventThis one has it all!!!! GW Uber Combo - **Date**: Thu Apr 30 2026 at 06:00 pm – Thu Apr 30 2026 at 09:30 pm (-04:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/washington/jazz-black-and-gold-hip-hop-a-next-music-ensemble-showcase/100001984493821441 - **Venue**: University Student Center, George Washington University, Colonial Commons - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czkvYmFubmVycy8xMjNjMTc1YzVhMGVjMmZiYmNmMGE0MjI5ZWRkYzZkMzZlNjVhNzdmMDFhMjJkNjdkOGZiMTg3YTU2Zjg3OTI1LXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDYwMC1kY2YyYWNkZi1nbWlyLmpwZz92PTE3NzMyNzU1MjU.avif - **Price**: Free - **Categories**: Art, Entertainment, Festivals, Exhibitions, Music, dance, fine-arts - **Event Name**: Beyond the Archive: Art, Identity, and Chinese Diaspora - WASHINGTON DC - **Description**: Join us for a discussion with Chinese American artists across the US as they investigate how their identity impacts their work.About this EventOverviewJoin us for a conversation wi - **Date**: Sun Apr 19 2026 at 02:00 pm – Sun Apr 19 2026 at 04:00 pm (-04:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/washington/beyond-the-archive-art-identity-and-chinese-diaspora-washington-dc/100001987132798693 - **Venue**: 508 I St NW - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czEvYmFubmVycy9iMjE5ZDkwMmU4YWI5MGU3ZmZkZTg1MTY2YzNiMjE2NDdmNGM0YmQ0YmIwZmJhZmM5ZWE4Zjk5NGY3ODNmNzM2LXJpbWctdzEwODAtaDEzNTAtZGNjNzE0MWItZ21pci5qcGc_dj0xNzc2MTYzMjI0.avif - **Price**: Free - **Categories**: art, exhibitions, fine-arts, kids, workshops, health-wellness, theatre, literary-art, entertainment, mental-health - **Event Name**: Marie C. Malaro Symposium - **Description**: NEXT Festival presents the Museum Studies Annual Marie C. Malaro Symposium!About this EventMuseum Studies Annual Marie C. Malaro SymposiumMarie C. Malaro Excellence in Research & Writing AwardThurs - **Date**: Thu Apr 30 2026 at 05:30 pm – Thu Apr 30 2026 at 07:30 pm (-04:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/washington/marie-c-malaro-symposium/100001986443430775 - **Venue**: Flagg Building, Corcoran School for the Arts and Design, George Washington University, Please use New York Avenue Door - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czMvYmFubmVycy8yMWU3OTUxNWM5MDA3MWVmZjMzMzMwYTQ1NDI3ZWM4ZjExNGJkNzRlNjRhNDlhMDZiYzQzODkxMWFmNWI5ZjY0LXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDYwMC1kYzFkMWMxYi1nbWlyLmpwZz92PTE3NzYxNjI5MjI.avif - **Price**: Free - **Categories**: Art, Festivals, literary-art, Exhibitions, Meetups, Sports, fine-arts - **Event Name**: A Spring Gel Plate Printing Workshop w/Jennifer Penick - **Description**: Celebrate the season by learning the unique technique of gel plate printing to preserve your own leaf or flower monoprint.About this EventCLASS DESCRIPTION:Collect some leaves or flowers and join instructor J - **Date**: Sun May 17 2026 – Sat Jun 13 2026 (-04:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/washington/a-spring-gel-plate-printing-workshop-w-jennifer-penick/100001985829580733 - **Venue**: Shop Made in DC - Georgetown - 1304 Wisconsin Ave NW - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czEvYmFubmVycy85NjZkYmVkZjNlMzMzMmViZmIyZmYwZDJiNzFhNjIwMzhmYTcwY2Y4YjMxMTYxZDM4MmQ3Zjc2Njc0NTZhMTZmLXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDYwMC1kY2Y1ZjZlOS1nbWlyLmpwZz92PTE3NzQ1NTMwNDU.avif - **Price**: USD 44 - **Categories**: Art, Workshops, Nonprofit, fine-arts - **Event Name**: The Revival of the Forgotten Art of Manipur - **Description**: An exhibition of Modern Subika Art, reviving a rare manuscript painting tradition from Manipur in Northeast India.About this EventSubika art is a rare manuscript painting tradition from Manipur, Northeast India, preserved - **Date**: Wed May 06 2026 at 06:30 pm – Wed May 06 2026 at 09:00 pm (-04:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/washington/the-revival-of-the-forgotten-art-of-manipur/100001986041066292 - **Venue**: 1610 Wisconsin Ave NW - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czEwL2Jhbm5lcnMvMWJjYmU1MjAyMWI1ZDJjNDc1NGVmMDM3YWI3ZjZmZWRiMGM2MDEyY2FkZTBkMDc0MmU0ZTdlODVjMWM5ZTAzOC1yaW1nLXcxMjAwLWg3NDktZGM2MzYwNWMtZ21pci5qcGc_dj0xNzc0ODQ2MjUw.avif - **Price**: Free - **Categories**: art, exhibitions, fine-arts ## Trending Events in Washington - **Event Name**: D.C.'S #1 DESI PARTY, BACK TO 90S EDITION FT. DJ BROWNY - **Description**: USA's #1 desi party @Sachi Nightclub on Apr 18th, Back to 90s edition, with DJ Browny! Where Bollywood music meets D.C.'s nightlfe!About this Event 🎉 BACK TO 90s BOLLYWOOD PARTY – DC’s Ultimate Desi Throwback - **Venue**: Sachi Nightclub - **Banner**: https://cdn2.allevents.in/thumbs/thumb69dc96962e00c.jpg - **Event Name**: Washington LOVE Scavenger Hunt for Couples Date Night!! - **Description**: CITY LOVE SCAVENGER HUNT Date For Couples (Self-Guided) Enjoy your city scavenger hunt with fun digital activities along the way!About this Eventhttps://youtu.be/-2gjHn9I0_cCITY LOVE SCAVENGER HUNT FOR COUPLE - **Venue**: Recommended scavenger starting point or other city spot of your choice! (YOU MUST USE PDF TICKETS EMAILED FOR EVENT- NO MOBILE APP OR QR CODES ACCEPTED) - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events7/banners/9d902a55e96e6fbd112bfa70559f59eb6ba6d811f323764ec10ddea4d55c8ca6-rimg-w1200-h660-dc171816-gmir.jpg?v=1760957379 - **Event Name**: Project Management ( PMP ) Exam Prep Classroom Training in Washington, DC - **Description**: Centuera, a highly regarded and globally recognized professional training institute, is honored to invite you to join the ranks of the hundreds of thousands of certified professionals who have been trained by Centuera.The Project Management Professiona - **Venue**: Regus - Washington DC - 601 Pennsylvania Avenue - **Banner**: https://cdn2.allevents.in/thumbs/thumb6978e50d1b474.jpg - **Event Name**: VUE Rooftop | 250th Celebration: July 4, 2026 - **Description**: Join us for an exclusive rooftop celebration of America’s 250th with unrivaled views, premium pours, and more elevated experiences to come.About this EventCelebrate a once-in-a-generation milestone with our Red, White, &a - **Venue**: Vue Rooftop - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events7/banners/19639d227c0e81b9bdb80efd449cdc7819856ac56f8d56310ae4601ca72f6377-rimg-w1200-h685-dcffffff-gmir.jpg?v=1753169124 - **Event Name**: Bruce Springsteen and E Street at Nationals Park - **Description**: ✨ Experience the magic of Bruce Springsteen and E Street at Nationals Park, where moments become memories that last a lifetime! 🏛️ The iconic Nationals Park in Washington, DC sets the pe - **Venue**: Nationals Park - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events7/banners/23b387a0-3722-11f1-9ecc-ad384b2d4f3d-rimg-w1080-h1080-dc2f2f2f-gmir.jpg?v=1776075519 - **Event Name**: Florence and the Machine at Capital One Arena - **Description**: ✨ Enter a world of endless possibilities at Florence and the Machine at Capital One Arena, where every moment tells a story! 🏛️ The stunning Capital One Arena in vibrant Washington, DC t - **Venue**: Capital One Arena - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events2/banners/226a0020-37b0-11f1-be24-83784ced8d65-rimg-w1080-h1080-dc5d635e-gmir.jpg?v=1776136505 - **Event Name**: RnB Lovers Tour - Keith Sweat, Joe, Dru Hill and Ginuwine at DAR Constitution Hall - **Description**: 🌟 Journey into wonder at RnB Lovers Tour - Keith Sweat, Joe, Dru Hill and Ginuwine at DAR Constitution Hall, where extraordinary experiences await around every corner! 🏛️ Set against the backdrop of DAR Constitution Hall - **Venue**: DAR Constitution Hall - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events3/banners/fa47ed40-9995-11f0-8ba9-53c15f4e0c06-rimg-w1200-h480-dc7800ed-gmir.png?v=1758752988 - **Event Name**: Bruce Springsteen and The E Street Band - **Description**: 📍 Venue: Nationals Park 🏠 Address: 1500 South Capitol Street Southeast, Washington, DC 20003 🌆 City: Washington 📍 Location: 38.8719, -77.0093🎉 Welcome to Bruce Springsteen and The E Street Band, where the impossible becomes possible and - **Venue**: Nationals Park - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events2/banners/20dcd630-10fd-11f1-871e-b7b4ae9ee06a-rimg-w1200-h675-dc151515-gmir.jpg?v=1771881479 - **Event Name**: TBD at Washington Capitals - Eastern Conference First Round (Home Game 2) - **Description**: 📍 Venue: Capital One Arena 🏠 Address: 601 F Street Northwest, Washington, DC 20004 🌆 City: Washington 📍 Location: 38.8981, -77.0209✨ Experience the magic of TBD at Washington Capitals - Eastern Conference First Round (Home Game 2), where - **Venue**: Capital One Arena - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events8/banners/f3d46e50-217d-11f1-a01a-adaecb19c40b-rimg-w1200-h800-dcd9d9db-gmir.jpg?v=1773696027 ## FAQs - **Q**: What are the top events in Washington? - **A:** Art and Alleyways : Walking Tour, Gallery Viewing, and Live Music (Sat Apr 18 2026 at 05:00 pm at Blagden Alley Northwest), GW University BAND - A NEXT Music Ensemble, Spring Concert 2026 (Sun Apr 26 2026 at 05:00 pm at Lisner Auditorium), Saeb Eigner, Artists of the Middle East: Book Talk and Signing (Fri Apr 24 2026 at 06:00 pm at Meyer Auditorium, National Museum of Asian Art (Enter on Independence Ave.)), Dudley Memorial Lecture: Ann Powers (Wed Apr 29 2026 at 06:30 pm at Hammer Auditorium, Flagg Building, Corcoran School for the Arts and Design, George Washington University, Please use New York Avenue Door), REBIRTH: 10452 — A Contemporary Art Exhibition by Will Salha (Thu May 14 2026 at 07:00 pm at The Ven at Embassy Row, Washington, D.C., a Tribute Portfolio Hotel). - **Q**: What are the top free events in Washington? - **A:** GW University BAND - A NEXT Music Ensemble, Spring Concert 2026 (Sun Apr 26 2026 at 05:00 pm at Lisner Auditorium), Saeb Eigner, Artists of the Middle East: Book Talk and Signing (Fri Apr 24 2026 at 06:00 pm at Meyer Auditorium, National Museum of Asian Art (Enter on Independence Ave.)), Dudley Memorial Lecture: Ann Powers (Wed Apr 29 2026 at 06:30 pm at Hammer Auditorium, Flagg Building, Corcoran School for the Arts and Design, George Washington University, Please use New York Avenue Door), REBIRTH: 10452 — A Contemporary Art Exhibition by Will Salha (Thu May 14 2026 at 07:00 pm at The Ven at Embassy Row, Washington, D.C., a Tribute Portfolio Hotel), WOVEN THREAD 2.0 (Sat May 30 2026 at 06:00 pm at Pepco Edison Place Gallery). - **Q**: What events are happening in Washington this weekend April 17–19, 2026? - **A:** Art and Alleyways : Walking Tour, Gallery Viewing, and Live Music (Sat Apr 18 2026 at 05:00 pm at Blagden Alley Northwest), Beyond the Archive: Art, Identity, and Chinese Diaspora - WASHINGTON DC (Sun Apr 19 2026 at 02:00 pm at 508 I St NW). - **Q**: What events are happening in Washington in April 2026? - **A:** Art and Alleyways : Walking Tour, Gallery Viewing, and Live Music (Sat Apr 18 2026 at 05:00 pm at Blagden Alley Northwest), GW University BAND - A NEXT Music Ensemble, Spring Concert 2026 (Sun Apr 26 2026 at 05:00 pm at Lisner Auditorium), Saeb Eigner, Artists of the Middle East: Book Talk and Signing (Fri Apr 24 2026 at 06:00 pm at Meyer Auditorium, National Museum of Asian Art (Enter on Independence Ave.)), Dudley Memorial Lecture: Ann Powers (Wed Apr 29 2026 at 06:30 pm at Hammer Auditorium, Flagg Building, Corcoran School for the Arts and Design, George Washington University, Please use New York Avenue Door), JAZZ, BLACK & GOLD, HIP-HOP - A NEXT Music Ensemble Showcase (Thu Apr 30 2026 at 06:00 pm at University Student Center, George Washington University, Colonial Commons). - **Q**: How can I find events in Washington? - **A:** You can discover upcoming events in Washington on AllEvents.in. Browse by date, venue, or price to find events that match your interests. - **Q**: How do I buy tickets for events in Washington? - **A:** You can buy tickets directly through AllEvents.in. Many events offer online booking with options for free, paid, and early-bird tickets. - **Q**: What are the popular venues for events in Washington? - **A:** Some popular venues hosting events in Washington include Blagden Alley Northwest, Lisner Auditorium, Meyer Auditorium, National Museum of Asian Art (Enter on Independence Ave.). - **Q**: What is the price range for events in Washington? - **A:** Prices for events in Washington range from USD 42 to USD 59. Many events also offer free entry. - **Q**: Who are the top organizers for events in Washington? - **A:** Popular organizers hosting events in Washington include Off the Mall Tours, The Corcoran School of the Arts & Design at The George Washington University, Freer and Sackler Galleries. - **Q**: Are there any online events available? - **A:** Yes, many events are available online. 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