Washington, D.C.

You're viewing a list of 730 past events in Washington, D.C.. Events published before May 2013 can be found in our archives.

Adam Levin: Masters of Spanish Guitar
  • Music
  • Washington, D.C.

Adam Levin: Masters of Spanish Guitar

Acclaimed American guitarist Adam Levin presents an evening of classical guitar music featuring some of Spain’s most gifted composers alive today.

Oct 22, 2016

The Life and Work of Miguel de Cervantes
  • 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

Don Quijote de Cine
  • 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

Letargo at Reel Affirmations Film Festival
  • 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

Scattered Orchestra at What’s Going On: Voices of Shaw
  • 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

Jameson Notodofilmfest
  • 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

The Overflow of Productivity Logic
  • 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

Noche Iberoamericana 2016
  • Urban Culture
  • Washington, D.C.

Noche Iberoamericana 2016

The Ibero-American Cultural Attachés Association (AACIA) presents Noche Iberoamericana: don’t miss a night of food, music, art, and more.

Oct 5, 2016

Oscar Peñas: Puente Aereo
  • 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

Cristina Iglesias at No Man's Land: Women Artists from the Rubell Family Collection
  • 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

Celebrating Cervantes: A Day of Scholarship and Celebration in Honor of Miguel de Cervantes
  • 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

Carlos Ruiz Zafón: How to 'Play' a Novel. An Insight into his Books and Music
  • 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

Carlos Ruiz Zafón at the National Book Festival
  • 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

Mujeres de Cine: Traveling Spanish Film Showcase Made by Women
  • 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

Pablo Sainz Villegas at the NGA Guitarfest
  • 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

Maestro Soler: A Homage to Miguel de Cervantes Saavedra
  • 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