Adventures with God: Stephen Tobolowsky
With My Adventures with God, the character actor offers a funny, introspective story collection about love, catastrophe and triumph that, in turn, describe his evolving relationship with the mystery that we call “God.”
- Date:
- May 2, 2017 • 7:00 pm ET
- Admission:
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Ticket: $12
1 ticket + 1 book: $25
2 tickets + 1 book: $30
- Category:
- Authors & Talks
Gabourey Sidibe
In Conversation with Linda Holmes
In This Is Just My Face: Try Not to Stare, the Oscar-nominated Precious star and Empire actress shares a one-of-a-kind life story in a voice as fresh and challenging as many of the unique characters she’s played onscreen.
- Date:
- May 3, 2017 • 7:00 pm ET
- Admission:
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Ticket: $18
1 ticket + 1 book: $30
2 tickets + 1 book: $45
- Category:
- Authors & Talks
Russell Howard
With Max Rosenblum
One of the U.K.’s most successful stand-up comedians, Howard brings his trademark blend of upbeat musings and razor-sharp wit to the U.S. with a brand new show.
City Biking 101
Whether for community, fitness, or fun, master the fundamentals of safe riding and learn the skills needed to ride confidently in the city in a three-hour training led by the Washington Area Bicyclist Association.
If Women Ruled the World
For women of all ages
What would the world look like if more women held political power? Heather Moran, Sixth & I’s Executive Director, speaks with Dr. Jennifer Lawless, Director of the Women & Politics Institute at American University, about why more women don’t run for office and how society could be affected if they did.
- Date:
- May 9, 2017 • 7:00 pm ET
- Admission:
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$10 in advance
$12 day of event
- Category:
- 20s & 30s Programming
Kennedy Center Chamber Players
The Kennedy Center Chamber Players is formed of principal and guest players of the National Symphony Orchestra performing an exciting repertoire.
CANCELED: Lou Cove
In Conversation with Gayle Wald
Man of the Year is the improbable true story of a kid discovering himself, his family, and his manhood through one remarkable adventure.
- Date:
- May 16, 2017 • 7:00 pm ET
- Category:
- Authors & Talks
Washington Confidential: For Employees of the Federal Government
If you are a federal employee acutely feeling the impact of the election as it relates to the future of your career, then this confidential opportunity to talk with other government workers is for you.
Jeffrey Tambor
In Conversation with Emily Yoffe
In his new memoir, Are You Anybody?, Tambor looks back at the key moments in his life that taught him about creativity, play, pain, and fear.
CANCELED: RY X
with Jens Kuross
Originating from Australia and now based in LA, the enigmatic artist and producer has been making waves since the 2014 release of his debut EP, Berlin.
- Date:
- May 18, 2017 • 8:00 pm ET
- Category:
- Music