Events for May, 2017
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Adventures wi...Adventures with God: Stephen TobolowskyWith 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.” |
Gabourey SidibeGabourey SidibeIn 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. |
Russell HowardRussell HowardOne 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. |
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City Biking 101City Biking 101Whether 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 Rule...If Women Ruled the WorldWhat 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. |
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Kennedy Cente...Kennedy Center Chamber PlayersThe Kennedy Center Chamber Players is formed of principal and guest players of the National Symphony Orchestra performing an exciting repertoire. |
CANCELED: Lou...CANCELED: Lou CoveMan of the Year is the improbable true story of a kid discovering himself, his family, and his manhood through one remarkable adventure. |
Washington Co...Washington Confidential: For Employees of the Federal GovernmentIf 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 TamborJeffrey TamborIn 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 XCANCELED: RY XOriginating 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. |
CANCELED: Jil...CANCELED: Jillian MichaelsJillian Michaels is the foremost fitness expert in the world and a renowned life coach. From her hit televisions shows, extensively successful fitness DVDs and exercise streaming platform fitfusion.com, eight New York Times best-selling books, live speaking engagements, award-winning podcast, a soon-to-be-released iPhone app (which will allow users to train with Jillian both in preset and dynamic workouts), social media channels and her personal website — she has built an international community of followers 100 million + strong. An Evening wi...An Evening with Hasan MinhajHasan Minhaj is a comedian, actor, and writer in New York. He is a correspondent on the Emmy and Peabody award-winning program ‘The Daily Show with Trevor Noah’. His critically acclaimed one man show ‘Homecoming King’ will debut on Netflix this spring. |
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UCB Improv Cr...UCB Improv Crash CourseThis intimate UCB workshop is a two-hour long “crash course” in the UCB style of long-form improvisational comedy, based on the same ideas that are central to UCB’s Improv 101 class in NYC. Upright Citiz...Upright Citizens Brigade Touring CompanyThe Upright Citizens Brigade Touring Company brings the very best of its New York City and Los Angeles theatres to our stage. |
Jews and Musl...Jews and Muslims in America: Political Challenges and Moral OpportunitiesCelebrate the Jewish holiday of Shavuot at The TEN – our innovative take on a holiday that traditionally celebrates the importance of sacred learning through Torah study and enjoying the first fruits of the harvest. Atlantic Editor-in-Chief Jeffrey Goldberg and Imam Abdullah Antepli discuss Jewish-Muslim relationships in America today. Where are the similarities between the two religious and ethnic groups? They’ll consider new solutions to difficult topics while studying ancient texts together. |
Tape FaceTape FaceThrough simple, clever, and charming humor, Tape Face creates an accessible and enjoyable show for audiences of all ages. The New Zealand-based prop comic and mime gained popularity as a finalist on season 11 of America’s Got Talent. |
Senator John ...Senator John McCainThe U.S. Senator from Arizona and Chairman of the Senate Committee on Armed Services sits down with Leon Wieseltier, a contributing editor at The Atlantic, for the Jewish Primary Day School of the Nation’s Capital Yitzhak Rabin Memorial Lecture. |
Man’s A...Man’s Attempt at ThoughtfulnessCombining spirituality, psychology, modern masculinity, and good scotch, Rabbi Scott brings a group of men together to attempt some thoughtfulness about life’s more important questions. |
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