First Saturdays

Each month, join us for a fun and relaxed experience featuring art making, films, and a variety of special pop-up activities. All activities are free, and most are first come, first served. Some activities require registration.
Schedule of Events
Saturday, May 3
Saturday, June 7
Saturday, July 5
Saturday, August 2
Saturday, September 6
Saturday, October 4
Saturday, November 1
Saturday, December 6
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Event Series: National Gallery Nights
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Event Series: By Land, Sea, and Lens: Creatures on Film
This film series celebrates the exhibition Little Beasts: Art, Wonder, and the Natural World through historic and contemporary international videos and films inspired by the incredible insects, sea creatures, birds and other animals who share the world with us.