Upcoming art in Washington DC: dates, times, venues and ticket prices for this weekend and the weeks ahead, updated daily.
Tue, Oct 27, 2026 · 5:00 PM · $30.23–$290.39 · 6908 4th St NW, 6908 4th Street Northwest, Washington, DC 20012
Jumpstart your sewing journey w/ us! Learn machine threading and straight/curved lines in this hands-on 60-minute express class.
Details for The Quickest Stitches: Learn to Sew in 60 Minutes Express
Tue, Oct 27, 2026 · 6:00 PM · $179.97 · 3415 8th St NE, 3415 8th Street Northeast, Washington, DC 20017
Come join us for a fun and creative Graffiti Art Experience where you can learn how to express yourself through vibrant street art!
Tue, Oct 27, 2026 · 6:30 PM · $39.27–$376.35 · 6908 4th St NW, 6908 4th Street Northwest, Washington, DC 20012
Master machine basics, troubleshooting, and stitching precision in our 101 class. Build a solid project sewing foundation in 1.5 hours.
Details for The Sweetest Stitches: Intro to Sewing 101 | Complete Machine Basics & Core
Tue, Oct 27, 2026 · 8:00 PM · $7.56 · Busboys and Poets, 2021 14th Street Northwest, Washington, DC 20009
Step into the vibe! Join us for Tuesday's Open Mic at Busboys and Poets 14th & V. All voices welcome—pull up!
Details for 4th Tuesdays Open Mic | 14th and V | Hosted by: Glo Shines
Wed, Oct 28, 2026 · 4:00 PM · $428.67 · Washington Printmakers Gallery, 1675 Wisconsin Avenue Northwest, Washington, DC 20007
Get ready to unleash your inner artist with William Demaria and learn how to craft unique paper frames in this 4-week workshop!
Details for Frame it Yourself! Works on Paper - 4 Sessions with William Demaria
Wed, Oct 28, 2026 · 6:00 PM · $45.50 · The Delegate, 901 L Street Northwest, Washington, DC 20001
An Edvard Munch-inspired DC painting experience featuring bold sunset colors, expressive brushstrokes, and the Washington Monument. Beginner
Details for Sip and Paint Washington DC - Expressionist Night: DC
Wed, Oct 28, 2026 · 6:00 PM · $98.10 · 52 O Street Studios, 52 O Street Northwest, Washington, DC 20001
Learn the basics of creating two-color Procreate artwork for riso, then print your design and leave with 7 copies!
Wed, Oct 28, 2026 · 6:00 PM · $28.52 · Addison Ripley, 1670 Wisconsin Ave NW, Washington, DC 20007
Develop Your Eye. Discover What You Love. Make Art Part of the Way You Live.
Wed, Oct 28, 2026 · 6:30 PM · Free · Flagg Building, Corcoran School for the Arts and Design, George Washington University, Please use New York Avenue Door, 500 17th Street Northwest, Washington, DC 20052
Please join us for an artist lecture and workshop with Cannupa Hanska Luger and Eric Gottesman on Wednesday, October 28, 2026 at 6:30pm!
Details for Research + Practice: Cannupa Hanska Luger & Eric Gottesman
Wed, Oct 28, 2026 · 6:30 PM · $215.26 · Washington Printmakers Gallery, 1675 Wisconsin Avenue Northwest, Washington, DC 20007
Get ready to dive deep into the world of painting with William D - 8 sessions full of creativity and inspiration await!
Details for Intro to Oil Painting: Alla Prima and Impressionism with William 4 Sessions
Wed, Oct 28, 2026 · 6:30 PM · $2 · Three Whistles - Brightwood, 5832 Georgia Avenue Northwest, Washington, DC 20011
Unwind with some colorful fun, tasty bites, and drinks in a chill vibe you won’t want to miss.
Wed, Oct 28, 2026 · 6:30 PM · $43.80–$434.03 · 6908 4th St NW, 6908 4th Street Northwest, Washington, DC 20012
Sew a sturdy, stylish everyday tote bag from scratch! Master basic seams and bag construction, all materials included. Limited seats.
Details for DIY Tote Bag - Sew a Custom Tote Bag in 90 Minutes
Wed, Oct 28, 2026 · 8:00 PM · $7.56 · Busboys and Poets, 450 K Street Northwest, Washington, DC 20001
WEDNESDAY NIGHT OPEN MIC!!
Details for 4th Wednesdays Open Mic | 450 K | Hosted by Charity Blackwell
Thu, Oct 29, 2026 · 4:00 PM · Free · David Sutherland Showroom, 1099 14th Street Northwest, Washington, DC 20005
Get spooky and crafty by making your own Halloween and harvest-themed wreath in this fun workshop!
Details for Haunted by Design | A Halloween & Harvest Wreath Workshop
Thu, Oct 29, 2026 · 6:00 PM · $52.86–$92.44 · SALAZAR, 1819 14th Street Northwest, Washington, DC 20009
Kick off you halloweekend with some creativity. All supplies included with your 1st drink too! Happy hour food and drink specials available.
Thu, Oct 29, 2026 · 6:00 PM · $45.50 · The Ven at Embassy Row, Washington, D.C., a Tribute Portfolio Hotel, 2015 Massachusetts Avenue Northwest, Washington, DC 20036
Celebrate fall with Sip & Paint DC! Paint adorable ghosts against a glowing DC sunset. No experience needed—just come ready for fun!
Thu, Oct 29, 2026 · 6:30 PM · $43.80–$434.03 · 6908 4th St NW, 6908 4th Street Northwest, Washington, DC 20012
Transform ill-fitting clothes! Learn to measure, hem, take in side seams, and master simple custom tailoring with your own garments.
Details for The Perfect Fit: Tailoring & Alterations Sewing Class
Thu, Oct 29, 2026 · 7:00 PM · $37.59–$39.72 · Allure Bar & Lounge, 711 H Street Northeast, Washington, DC 20002
Paint, Puff & Sip on H Street! Paint Night with good vibes, music & step-by-step art in Washington, DC.
Details for Paint & Puff Night on H Street | Sip, Smoke & Paint in Washington, DC 2
Fri, Oct 30, 2026 · 5:00 PM · $27.83 · WE MAKE DC - Dupont Circle, 1140 Connecticut Avenue Northwest, Washington, DC 20036
Celebrate the end of the work week with a little creativity! Grab and friend and paint your own watercolor art inspired by maker designs.
Details for Wine & Watercolors at WE MAKE DC - Dupont Circle
Fri, Oct 30, 2026 · 5:00 PM · Free · Because Science, 1759 Columbia Road Northwest, Washington, DC 20009
Craft at Because Science! Why craft alone at home when you can join us for a fun evening of creativity and connection?
Fri, Oct 30, 2026 · 5:00 PM · $13.26–$35.88 · Capitol Hill Historic Naval Lodge, 330 Pennsylvania Ave SE Washington DC, Washington, DC 20003
A runway show with high-energy where designers debut their latest collections. Show begins at 6:15pm. www.sdaahajlavue.com @ikskloosiv.brand
Fri, Oct 30, 2026 · 5:30 PM · Free · Art Museum of the Americas, 201 18th Street Northwest, Washington, DC 20006
Washington: A Meridian of Artistic Modernity in the Americas, Celebrating the 50th Anniversary of the Art Museum of the Americas
Details for Washington: A Meridian of Artistic Modernity in the Americas opening
Fri, Oct 30, 2026 · 6:00 PM · $48.41 · WE MAKE DC - Dupont Circle, 1140 Connecticut Avenue Northwest, Washington, DC 20036
Unleash your creativity with this lighthearted Halloween painting experience! Perfect for beginners and experienced painters alike.
Fri, Oct 30, 2026 · 6:00 PM · Free · The DC Arts Center (DCAC), 2438 18th Street Northwest, Washington, DC 20009
Join us for the Closing Reception and Curatorial Tour of "Against All Odds" currently on display in The DC Arts Center's Main Gallery.
Details for Closing Reception & Curatorial Tour: "Against All Odds"
Fri, Oct 30, 2026 · 9:00 PM · $7.56 · Busboys and Poets, 625 Monroe Street Northeast, Washington, DC 20017
5th Friday Open Mic! A Busboys and Poetry Event Every Friday.
Details for 5th Friday Open Mic | Brookland| Hosted by Casey Catherine Moore
Fri, Oct 30, 2026 · 9:00 PM · $7.56 · Busboys and Poets, 450 K Street Northwest, Washington, DC 20001
ASL (American Sign Language) OPEN MIC PRESENTS: On this night, American sign language users and viewers from all corners of life will come
Details for ASL Open Mic | 450 K | Last Fridays | hosted by Wade Green
Sat, Oct 31, 2026 · 11:00 AM · Free · National Portrait Gallery, 8th and G Streets NW, Washington, DC 20001
Join the National Portrait Gallery every Saturday morning for a themed sketching tour featuring up to three portraits from the museum’s collection. During each session, Portrait Gallery educators will
Sat, Oct 31, 2026 · 11:00 AM · Free · Shop Made In DC, 325 Morse Street Northeast, Washington, DC 20002
Grab a seat for open crafting! Free to attend-- bring a project, buy a drink!
Sat, Oct 31, 2026 · 11:00 AM · $39.19 · Ukraine House, 2134 Kalorama Road Northwest, Washington, DC 20008
Learn about enchanted forest spirits & mythical beasts of Ukraine during this year Halloween Art Workshop at Ukraine House, Washington DC
Details for Halloween Art Workshop: Enchanted Forest Spirits & Beasts of Ukraine
Sat, Oct 31, 2026 · 11:30 AM · $92.44 · 675 I St NW, 675 I Street Northwest, Washington, DC 20001
Unleash your spooky side with drinks and brushes for a wickedly fun Halloween pumpkin paint party!
Sat, Oct 31, 2026 · 11:30 AM · Free · National Portrait Gallery, Smithsonian Institution, 800 G Street Northwest, Washington, DC 20001
Drop-in Art-making Program
Sat, Oct 31, 2026 · 4:00 PM · $47.19 · Town Tavern DC, 2323 18th Street Northwest, Washington, DC 20009
Drag Queen Sip N Paint by Sip and Paint USA Welcome to Drag Queen Sip N Paint, a fabulous experience brought to you by Sip and Paint USA
Details for Drag Queen Sip and Paint Washington DC The Drag Queen Paint experience
Sat, Oct 31, 2026 · 7:00 PM · $30.65–$39.19 · Allure Bar & Lounge, 711 H Street Northeast, Washington, DC 20002
Laugh, paint, and vibe with us in DC! A fun night of creativity and cocktails. Full bar available for purchase.
Sat, Oct 31, 2026 · 7:00 PM · $30.28–$38.77 · Allure Bar & Lounge, 711 H Street Northeast, Washington, DC 20002
Laugh, paint, and vibe with us in DC! A fun night of creativity and cocktails. Full bar available for purchase.
Sun, Nov 1, 2026 · 11:00 AM · $68.99 · Shop Made In DC - Union Market, 325 Morse Street Northeast, Washington, DC 20002
Inspired by the Japanese philosophy of kintsugi, this workshop will practice the art of repairing broken pottery with gold.
Details for Embrace the Break: A Kintsugi Workshop with Amparo Rojas
Sun, Nov 1, 2026 · 11:00 AM · Free · National Museum of Asian Art, 1050 Independence Ave SW, Washington, DC 20560
Join docent Sushmita Mazumdar every first Sunday of the month as she guides you to use pencil and paper to consider the unique ideas and expressions of Asian artists from various traditions spanning t
Sun, Nov 1, 2026 · 11:00 AM · Free · Shop Made in DC - Georgetown - 1304 Wisconsin Ave NW, 1304 Wisconsin Avenue Northwest, Washington, DC 20007
Grab a seat for open crafting! Free to attend-- bring a project!
Mon, Nov 2, 2026 · 11:00 AM · $188.68 · 101 H St SE, 101 H Street Southeast, Washington, DC 20003
Join us for a fun day of graffiti art team building - unleash your creativity and bond with your colleagues!
Mon, Nov 2, 2026 · 6:00 PM · $172.54 · 101 H St SE, 101 H Street Southeast, Washington, DC 20003
Learn to create dope graffiti art! Great for team building.
Tue, Nov 3, 2026 · 5:30 PM · $18.92 · 1506 19th Street Northwest, Washington, DC 20036
Come knit with the Patchwork community! First Tuesday of every month. Free for members, $15 for non-members
Tue, Nov 3, 2026 · 8:00 PM · $7.56 · Busboys and Poets, 2021 14th Street Northwest, Washington, DC 20009
Step into the vibe! Join us for the1st Tuesday's Open Mic at Busboys and Poets 14th & V, hosted by Twain Dooley. All voices welcome—pull up!
Details for 1st Tuesdays Open Mic | 14th and V | Hosted by: Twain Dooley
Wed, Nov 4, 2026 · 6:00 PM · $79.50 · 52 O Street Studios, 52 O Street Northwest, Washington, DC 20001
Learn risograph basics, separate layers, and print 10 2-color artworks.
Wed, Nov 4, 2026 · 8:00 PM · $7.56 · Busboys and Poets, 450 K Street Northwest, Washington, DC 20001
WEDNESDAY NIGHT OPEN MIC!!
Details for 1st Wednesdays Open Mic | 450 K | Hosted by: Anthony Oakes
Thu, Nov 5, 2026 · 6:30 PM · $23.18–$257.94 · Karma DC Live Music Venue, 2221 Adams Place Northeast, Washington, DC 20018
Pure Poetry Live is a platform where Artists and Supporters of art come together and #ShareTheirheARTthroughART
Fri, Nov 6, 2026 · 5:00 PM · $14.45 · Shop Made in DC - Georgetown, 1304 Wisconsin Avenue Northwest, Washington, DC 20007
Celebrate the end of the work week with a little creativity! Grab and friend and paint your own watercolor art inspired by maker designs.
Details for Weekly Watercolors with Shop Made in DC - Georgetown
Fri, Nov 6, 2026 · 5:00 PM · $14.45 · Shop Made In DC - Union Market, 325 Morse Street Northeast, Washington, DC 20002
Celebrate the end of the work week with a little creativity! Grab and friend and paint your own watercolor art inspired by maker designs.
Details for Weekly Watercolors with Shop Made in DC - Union Market
Fri, Nov 6, 2026 · 6:00 PM · Free · Washington Studio School, 2129 S St NW, Washington, DC 20008
Explore Milena Spasic's transformative use of print and materiality.
Details for WSS Presents: Milena Spasic's Prototypes and Simulacra Exhibition Opening
Fri, Nov 6, 2026 · 7:00 PM · $7.56 · Busboys and Poets, 2004 Martin Luther King Junior Avenue Southeast, Washington, DC 20020
Friday NIGHT Open Mic!
Details for 1st Fridays Open Mic | Anacostia| Hosted By DJ Art.Is
Fri, Nov 6, 2026 · 7:00 PM · $12.51 · BloomBars, 3222 11th Street Northwest, Washington, DC 20010
Join us for our magical monthly variety open mic (poetry, music, comedy, storytelling, etc-ing) where the show is appropriate for all ages.
Fri, Nov 6, 2026 · 7:00 PM · Free–$31.72 · Oxon Run Park, 1200 Mississippi Avenue Southeast, Washington, DC 20032
Get ready to unleash your inner artist and sip on some creativity at our Sip & Paint event, where you can let your imagination run wild!