Talks & Entertainment

World Cup Viewing Party

USA v. Belgium

Cheer on team USA as they take on Belgium in the knockout round of the 2014 FIFA World Cup.

Joan Rivers

In Conversation with Hanna Rosin

Diary of a Mad Diva is a no-holds-barred, hilarious look at the everyday life of the ultimate diva.

Bombadil

with WeatherVanes

The whimsical, chamber-pop-folk band from North Carolina returns to our Downstairs stage in support of the re-release of Tarpits and Canyonlands.

John F. Kerry, Secretary of State of the United States

Jewish Primary Day School of the Nation’s Capital Yitzhak Rabin Memorial Lecture

JPDS-NC presents the eight annual Yitzhak Rabin Memorial Lecture, featuring Secretary of State John F. Kerry in conversation with Leon Wieseltier.

Jewish Daughter Diaries – Book Club

For women in their 20s and 30s

Join author Rachel Ament in a book-club style discussion of Jewish Daughter Diaries, a heartfelt and hilarious collection of essays exploring the often complex relationship between mothers and daughters.

Carsie Blanton CD Release Show

with Milton

The young singer-songwriter known for her wit, insight, and melodic sensibility performs songs from her her third studio album, Idiot Heart.

Sun Kil Moon

Initially a continuation of the indie rock band Red House Painters, Sun Kil Moon currently acts as the primary recording moniker for Californian folk rock vocalist and guitarist Mark Kozelek.

The Great Walk of Chinatown

(and Penn Quarter)

Learn about the area’s evolving history from the people and places that call this neighborhood home.

Tall Heights and Parsonsfield (formerly Poor Old Shine)

The duo of Tim Harrington and Paul Wright create captivating vocal harmonies driven by a folk-inspired accompaniment of cello and acoustic guitar.

Running Club

Hit the streets for run around town, followed by brunch.