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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:

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:

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.

Date:
May 4, 2017 • 8:00 pm ET
Admission:

$25

Category:
Comedy

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.

Date:
May 7, 2017 • 9:30 am ET
Admission:

$10

Category:
20s & 30s Programming

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:

$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.

Date:
May 14, 2017 • 7:00 pm ET
Admission:

$18 in advance
$23 day of show

Category:
Music

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.

Date:
May 17, 2017 • 6:00 pm ET
Admission:

$10

Category:
November 9th Project

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.

Date:
May 17, 2017 • 7:30 pm ET
Admission:

1 ticket + 1 book: $35

Category:
Authors & Talks

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
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