Beltway Bambinos

The Laurie Berkner Band Live!
2020-03-01 11:00 - 18:00 (America/New_York)
WHEN: Two shows: 11:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m., Sunday, March 1, 2020
WHERE: The Gordon Center for Performing Arts, on the campus of the Rosenbloom Owings Mills JCC, 3506 Gwynnbrook Ave., Owings Mills, MD 21117
TICKETS: In advance: $40, plus applicable fees. At the door: $45, plus applicable fees. VIP tickets: $65*, plus applicable fees.
A limited number of $65 VIP tickets are available.
*VIP tickets include preferred seating and a meet and greet/photo opportunity with Laurie and the band.
TO PURCHASE TICKETS: Call 347-225-8769 or visit The Gordon Center for Performing Arts website.

Wow in the World pop-up party
2020-02-29 13:00 - 19:30
The Wow in the World Pop-Up Party brings the insanely popular kids podcast out in the world. Host Mindy Thomas weaves STEM-themed interactive games and foley-infused comedy skits with science-themed songs from three-time Grammy-nominated kindie duo, and creators of the “Wow in the World” theme song, The Pop Ups. Sketches and games are inspired by topics from Wow in the World and bring Wowzers from the audience on stage to be lab assistants and game show contestants. This exciting show engages curious kids and their grown-ups in science, wonder, imagination, and music and leaves them all saying “WOW”!
Ideal for ages 5–12.

Saturday Morning Tunes "Frozen" live in concert
2020-02-22 10:00 - 11:00
Saturday Morning Tunes “Frozen” live in concert
All your favorite “Frozen” songs, performed live by classically trained opera singers, with a few inside jokes for us parents too. Kids can meet and greet the princesses afterwards!
Feb. 22 at the Miracle Theater, 535 8th St. SE
Doors open at 9:30 a.m. and the show starts at 10 a.m.
Tickets and more information: www.saturdaymorningtunes.com

National Gallery of Art Family Workshop
2020-02-17 10:00 - 15:30, 2020-02-16 11:00 - 16:30, 2020-02-15 10:00 - 15:30, 2020-02-09 11:00 - 16:30, 2020-02-02 11:00 - 16:30, 2020-02-01 10:00 - 15:30
Workshops provide the opportunity to explore artists’ thinking and studio practices. Taught by museum educators, each workshop includes a conversation in the galleries followed by a hands-on studio art session. Family Workshops are designed for children (ages 8–11) and adults to participate in together. See the complete listing below for topic, dates, and times. Workshops are free but preregistration is required.
Painting Light: Investigate the art of Mary Corse, a living artist who paints light with a unique approach. Learn about the modern industrial material that she uses to create her White Light paintings and then make your own light painting.
This topic is offered 24 times; please choose only one session to attend.
Saturdays: January 11, 18; February 1, 15
Two sessions: 10:15 a.m.–12:00 p.m. or 1:30–3:15 p.m.
Sundays: January 12, 19, 26; February 2, 9, 16
Two sessions: 11:15 a.m.–1:00 p.m. or 2:30–4:15 p.m.
Mondays: January 20 and February 17
Two sessions: 10:15 a.m.–12:00 p.m. or 1:30–3:15 p.m.

NSO Family Concert: Girl Power!
2020-02-16 14:00 - 17:00
Don’t miss a special showcase of female composers, conductors, and performers to mark 100 years since the 19th Amendment gave many women the right to vote. Ages 5+
Two shows: 2pm & 4pm

Family Dance Workshop: American Ballet Theatre
2020-02-16 11:00 - 12:00
Free, no tickets required. Join us for this 45-minute workshop led by artists from American Ballet Theatre. Designed for families with children age 10 and under, the workshop explores music, movement, and/or themes of a ballet while taking families through learning simple ballet steps or choreography.

John Henry the Guitar Playing Man at Avalon
2020-02-15 10:00 - 11:00
Join us as we celebrate President’s Day with a live concert from John Henry, The Guitar Playing Man! With 20 years of childhood education and performance experience, John Henry’s program engages children as they dance and sing during this memorable concert.

First Studio: Story + Workshop at the Kreeger Museum
2020-02-15 10:00 - 11:00
Children, ages 3-5, are invited to use their imaginations as they explore the paintings, sculpture, and architecture of The Kreeger Museum. One adult guardian must remain with each child.
Upcoming Sessions
March 7 & 21
April 4 & 18
Program Fee: $10
Every 1st and 3rd Saturday, 10-11 am

National Archives Chocolate Tasting Experience
2020-02-14 18:00 - 20:00
On February 14th, join the National Archives Foundation and AMERICAN HERITAGE® Chocolate to taste historic chocolate and unwrap its timeless history with a special presentation from chocolate historian, David Borghesani.

6:00-6:30 p.m. Bar opens for welcome refreshments and facsimile viewing featuring Presidential love letters, like this one from Lyndon B. Johnson to Lady Bird
6:30-7:30 p.m. Chocolate tasting experience and special presentation
7:30-8:00 p.m. Bar reopens for post-event refreshments

Blippi Live at Warner Theatre
2020-02-13 18:00 - 19:30
Blippi Live brings the energetic and loveable character Blippi off the screen and onto the stage with world-class production, audience engagement and amazing music.
Children from the ages of 2 to 7 years old across the world have quickly taken a liking to Blippi’s charismatic personality and innovative teaching lessons! In the Live show they will continue to learn about the world around them while singing and dancing along with this one of a kind show.
WHEN: February 13th at 6:00 pm
WHERE: Warner Theater

Story Time in the ReSource Room for Pre-Schoolers and Adults
2020-02-12 10:00 - 11:00 | National Archives Foundation, 700 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW, Washington, dc, 20408
Story Time in the ReSource Room for Pre-Schoolers and Adults
Wednesday, February 12 at 10:00 a.m.
Boeing Learning Center
Join us for story time designed for 3- to 5-year-olds and accompanying adults. Children will listen to a story, participate in group activities, and create a craft. The theme for February is Harriet Tubman: Abolitionist and Political Activist.
Reservations for this program are not required.

Hike & Seek: I Nature
2020-02-09 14:00 - 17:00
Looking for a little adventure? Follow the clues as you hike around Cabin John Park to solve a new nature-themed puzzle each month. This month work together with (or challenge!) your Valentine to nature trivia in a heart-themed scavenger hunt. Check-in at the front desk any time between 2pm and 5pm for the clues. Register by Friday, February 14 to receive a prize for completing the hunt. Natural surface trails are not stroller accessible. Severe weather cancels the program. $2 per person. Please register both adults and children over the age of 2.
Intended for All Ages

Parenting for Pluralism: Raising Children in a Multifaith World
2020-02-09 14:00 - 16:00
Join the conversation with Interfaith Council of Metropolitan Washington around your own faith traditions, the religious life of children, and your faith experience as a child. Your input is important as prepare to launch a Parenting for Pluralism discussion series.

Location:
The New York Avenue Presbyterian Church
1313 New York Avenue Northwest
Washington, DC 20005

Family Day: Mongolia's Past and Present
2020-02-09 13:00 - 16:00
Join us for a family-friendly event in Q?rius, The Coralyn W. Whitney Science Education Center, to celebrate Mongolian culture past and present through performances, games, interactive art demonstrations, and conversations with scientists and artists.
Meet and be inspired by throat singers, long song singers, musicians and dancers. Learn about Mongolian painting and calligraphy, and play traditional games in a real ger (yurt) set up in the middle of Q?rius. Archaeologists and museum conservators will be on hand to show and discuss ongoing research to understand and preserve Mongolia’s past.

Tu B'Shvat Planting at the Home Depot
2020-02-09 13:00 - 14:00
Paint clay planters and fill them with seeds and soil in honor of Tu B’Shvat, the Jewish birthday of the trees!
Tu B’Shvat activities! Free of charge! Fun for the whole family!
Location:
Home Depot
901 Rhode Island Ave NE
Washington, DC 20018

Moonshot Studio at the Kennedy Center
2020-02-09 10:00 - 16:00
An arts educational maker space for families in the new space at the Kennedy Center’s REACH! From dance and beat making to poetry and animation, the Moonshot Studio offers activities for people of all ages to explore their artistry and learn something new.
Open Every Sunday and Saturday from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.

Valentine's Day Card Workshop at National Postal Museum
2020-02-09 10:00 - 16:00
Homemade love is in the air at the annual Valentine’s Day Card Workshop at the National Postal Museum! Create handmade heartfelt cards to send to your loved ones. Suitable for all ages. FREE

FAMILIES SERVING TOGETHER: TU B’SHEVAT EDITION
2020-02-09 09:30 - 11:00
February 9, 2020 @ 9:30 am – 11:00 am at the EDCJCC
Please join us for February’s Families Serving Together where families and their children can come together to serve our community!
Join us to celebrate and learn about the festival of Tu B’Shevat. The morning will include reading a story, learning about the holiday of Tu B’Shevat, family friendly projects, and doing a service project. Children of all ages are welcome!
We request a $20 per family tax-deductible program fee to help us cover the costs of supplies.
This program is open to children of all ages, but please register everyone who will be participating, including young children, as there is limited space for this program.
Please RSVP at link

Valentine's Party for Little Luv Bugs
2020-02-08 10:30 - 11:30
Saturday, February 8, 10:30–11:30 am
Foundry United Methodist Church (1500 16th St NW, Washington)
Free, but please RSVP
Join Friends of Stead Park and Treehouse Atelier for a SWEET time making valentines and other fun crafts. Your family will also enjoy treats and hot chocolate. We are also collaborating with Eliana’s Light and asking kids to make additional valentines that will go to a child who will be in the hospital on Valentine’s Day.

Moonshot Studio at the Kennedy Center's REACH
2020-02-08 10:00 - 16:00

Valentine's Day Card Making Workshop at National Postal Museum
2020-02-08 10:00 - 16:00

Valentine Making Party at Pizzeria Paradiso
2020-02-06 15:00 - 19:00
Come out for our Valentine Making Party on Thursday Feb. 6th from 3-7pm at our Spring Valley location!

Valentine decorating for all ages, plus beers from our friends at Manor Hill Brewing Co.–for all you beer lovers out there–including:
Rhodey IP
Sleeves Baltic Porter
Goober PB&J Smoothie Style Sour
Kinetic Calibration Smoothie IPA

Sleepover at the National Archives
2020-02-01 18:30 - 2020-02-02 09:00
On Saturday, February 1, 2020, the National Archives and the National Archives Foundation are partnering to host the 13th overnight event where children ages 8 to 12 years old can sleep where the Declaration of Independence, the U.S. Constitution and the Bill of Rights are housed.
Over the years, the National Archives and National Archives Foundation have worked together to host one of their most popular events and inspire the next generation of young learners, historians and civic participants. The biannual sleepovers are part of a larger civic education initiative at the National Archives in which students are encouraged to become actively engaged in our democracy.
Each year the sleepover has a different theme to reflect the diversity of the holdings in the Archives and our vast American history. The theme of the upcoming February sleepover is women’s suffrage, relating to the newest National Archives exhibit, Rightfully Hers: American Women and the Vote.
At the February event, 120 participants will have an opportunity to learn about America’s past in engaging ways, including learning about the women’s suffrage movement and the struggle for equal rights that many women are still fighting today.
After spending the night next to the Charters of Freedom in the Archives Rotunda and Rotunda Galleries, participants will enjoy pancakes made by Archivist of the United States David S. Ferriero.
** Membership Giveaway! **
When guests register for the February sleepover, they will be automatically entered to win a free membership to the National Archives Foundation at the Madison level. This $250 value includes incredible benefits like personalized guided tours of National Archives Museum and invitations to exhibit openings and members-only events at the Archives.

Ice Yards
2020-02-01 13:30 - 17:00
DC’s Winter Festival is back at The Yards for its sixth year in a row with a RETRO TWIST

Now in its sixth year, Ice Yards has become the event of the winter season, with revelers enjoying an unparalleled afternoon in DC’s winter wonderland. Guests are invited to enjoy this retro aprés ski inspired event featuring icy cocktails and local DC brews, interactive ice activities, live music, and more. Your $10 ticket includes (1) free drink upon entry.

Multiple bars serving cocktails and local DC brews
Live Music
Ice games
Axe Throwing Station
DC’s largest group shotski attempt and more!
`Live performances from The Uncle Jesse Band

PLUS! Ice Yards will continue its partnership with The Polar Bear Plunge. The Yards and The Polar Bear Plunge will join forces to benefit the Special Olympics District of Columbia. Above- ground swimming pools will be erected at The Yards Park, and participants will “take the plunge” to the cheers of the crowd! To participate, raise at least $100 and receive the commemorative 2020 Polar Plunge t-shirt! Raise even more to receive other cool prizes! To register for the Polar Bear Plunge, click here.
Bring your neon snowsuits, earmuffs and goggles for the district’s most RADICAL winter festival.
