Festivals

First Saturdays

A little girl sitting at a table next to two women and all are working on arts and crafts projects.

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

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A crowd of people sitting and standing during the National Gallery's Jazz in the Garden.

Event Series:  Jazz in the Garden

DC’s favorite summer concert series returns with a variety of performances including jazz, Latin fusion, R&B, and more. Join us in the Sculpture Garden on Fridays from May 23 through July 11 (no concert July 4).

National Gallery Nights attendees laughing and enjoying themselves in the National Gallery's East Building.

Event Series:  National Gallery Nights

The East Building comes to life in this popular after-hours program. Join us for themed evenings with music, live performances, artmaking, pop-up talks, and more.

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Event Series:  We Have Always Been Here

Now in its third year, We Have Always Been Here is a film and video series documenting queer freedom and unity, storytelling, and histories through the moving image. With thanks to scholar and author Jon Davies for co-curating this series.