Washington, D.C.
You're viewing a list of 409 past events in Washington, D.C.. Events published before May 2013 can be found in our archives.
- Literature
- Washington, D.C.
The Life and Work of Miguel de Cervantes
The Library of Congress celebrates Spanish writer Miguel de Cervantes Saavedra with the lecture entitled “The Life and Work of Miguel de Cervantes” by professor Hernán Sánchez Martínez.
Oct 21, 2016
- Film
- Washington, D.C.
Don Quijote de Cine
“Don Quijote de Cine” compiles five film adaptations of the classic Miguel de Cervantes novel commemorating the 400th anniversary of Cervantes’ death.
Oct 20 – Dec 15, 2016
- Film
- Washington, D.C.
Letargo at Reel Affirmations Film Festival
Screening of short film “Letargo” by Spanish director Xavier Miralles at Reel Affirmations Film Festival, Washington, D.C.’s International LGBT Film Festival.
Oct 15, 2016
- Music
- Washington, D.C.
Scattered Orchestra at What’s Going On: Voices of Shaw
An original concept by the Spanish collaborative mmmm… performed by Bohemian Caverns Orchestra, as part of the festival “What’s Going On: Voices of Shaw.”
Oct 11, 2016
- Film
- Washington, D.C.
Jameson Notodofilmfest
Jameson Notodofilmfest comes to the United States for the first time with an exclusive session screening of the winners from the 14th edition of the festival.
Oct 7, 2016
- Visual arts
- Washington, D.C.
The Overflow of Productivity Logic
The exhibition features selected works of modern and contemporary art from the Coppel Collection, including Spanish artists Cristina Lucas and Santiago Sierra.
Oct 6 – Jan 7, 2017
- Urban Culture
- Washington, D.C.
2016 Noche Iberoamericana
The Ibero-American Cultural Attachés Association (AACIA) presents Noche Iberoamericana: don’t miss a night of food, music, art, and more.
Oct 5, 2016
- Music
- Washington, D.C.
Oscar Peñas: Puente Aereo
The duo of Oscar Peñas and Frank Carlberg blends the precision of classical music and the energy of jazz.
Sep 30, 2016
- Visual arts
- Washington, D.C.
Cristina Iglesias at No Man's Land: Women Artists from the Rubell Family Collection
Featuring work by 37 artists from 15 countries, including Spanish artists Cristina Iglesias, NMWA’s presentation imagines a visual conversation between women artists new to the Rubell Family Collection and those whose works they began collecting decades ago.
Sep 30 – Jan 8, 2017
- Literature
- Washington, D.C.
Celebrating Cervantes: A Day of Scholarship and Celebration in Honor of Miguel de Cervantes
A presentation of Cuadernos Hispanoamericanos, readings from the works of Cervantes and a concert to celebrate the great Spanish author.
Sep 29, 2016
- Literature
- Washington, D.C.
Carlos Ruiz Zafón: How to 'Play' a Novel. An Insight into his Books and Music
Carlos Ruiz Zafón will be joined by Washington Post journalist Manuel Roig-Franzia to talk about his passion for music, the use of this art in his writing, and his creative process.
Sep 28, 2016
- Literature
- Washington, D.C.
Carlos Ruiz Zafón at the National Book Festival
Famed author Carlos Ruiz Zafón, best known for international phenomenon The Shadow of the Wind, will give a presentation followed by a book signing.
Sep 24, 2016
- Film
- Washington, D.C.
Mujeres de Cine: Traveling Spanish Film Showcase Made by Women
Mujeres de Cine: Traveling Spanish Film Showcase Made by Women is an initiative created in 2010 with the purpose of boosting and spreading Spanish films and short films made by women.
Sep 20 – Sep 27, 2016
- Music
- Washington, D.C.
Pablo Sainz Villegas at the NGA Guitarfest
Join Pablo Sainz Villegas at the National Gallery of Art where he will play a selection of pieces from his latest album, Americano.
Sep 18, 2016
- Music
- Washington, D.C.
Maestro Soler: A Homage to Miguel de Cervantes Saavedra
In celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month, Maestro Soler presents a guitar recital in honor of the 400th anniversary of the death of Miguel de Cervantes Saavedra.
Sep 16, 2016
- Literature
- Washington, D.C.
Spanish Fever: Stories by the New Spanish Cartoonists U.S. Tour
A book tour featuring five Spanish graphic novelists whose work on the cutting edge of comics has brought about a new wave of cartoon art in Spain.
Sep 15 – Sep 21, 2016