American Spiritual Ensemble
with Everett McCorvey
The American Spiritual Ensemble is renowned for its compelling performances of songs of praise, pleas for salvation, and lamentations of agony.
NSO In Your Neighborhood: An Evening of Chamber Music
To honor Irene Pollin’s longtime support of the National Symphony’s community programs, of Sixth & I, and the revitalized Penn Quarter, violinists, violists, cellists, and pianists perform a varied program of music by Britten, Mendelssohn, and a selection from Bartok’s Duos for Two Violins.
- Date:
- Jan 10, 2016 • 7:00 pm ET
- Admission:
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At this time we are no longer accepting RSVPs for this event. If you have already RSVP’d, you will receive a confirmation email by the end of this week.
Those who have RSVP’d will be guaranteed entry until 6:45 pm, 15 minutes prior to the start of the performance. Beginning at 6:45 pm our doors will open to the public on a first-come, first-served basis.
- Category:
- Music
Jewish Sangha (Meditation)
Take a half hour out of your hectic schedule to find peace of mind at this weekly lay-led silent meditation and discussion.
- Date:
- Jan 12, 2016 • 6:00 pm ET
- Admission:
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Free. Please RSVP.
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Interfaith Couples Workshop
Rabbi Shira facilitates a guided, nonjudgmental space for Jews and their non-Jewish partners to talk, learn, and grow – together and as individuals.
Jam Session
This monthly meet-up explores the diversity of Jewish music, the sounds of Shabbat, and secular classics. Share and learn songs, jam, and create your own music. Jewish musician Aaron Shneyer creates a space where anyone who loves music, plays an instrument, likes to sing, or just hang out while others make music can connect and find a little more harmony in the every day.
CANCELED: Man’s Attempt at Thoughtfulness: Tough Enough
Not many of us are swinging an axe in the woods like our forefathers. While some people are used to serious feats of physical fitness, like marathons and triathlons, most of us spend our days behind a desk. What does being tough look like for a man in today’s world?
- Date:
- Jan 14, 2016 • 7:30 pm ET
- Category:
- 20s & 30s Programming
MLK Shabbat
Visions of Freedom and Justice
This moving service with Turner Memorial AME Church, which worshiped in Sixth & I’s building for five decades, commemorates the spirit and work of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and Rabbi Abraham Joshua Heschel.
Life Pieces To Masterpieces
Life Pieces To Masterpieces uses artistic expression to develop character, unlock potential, and prepare African American boys and young men to transform their lives and communities. See artwork from the program on display in our social hall.
Serve Others with Sixth & I
Serve breakfast at So Others Might Eat (SOME), an organization that works to end chronic homelessness in DC.
CANCELED: Downtown Shabbat
A Carlebach-inspired service led by Chazzan Larry Paul and musician Robyn Helzner followed by dinner and Shabbat singing. Open to all.
- Date:
- Jan 22, 2016 • 6:00 pm ET
- Category:
- Shabbat Services