Visual Arts: You can now check out more of Julia’s works online. And don’t forget to stay tuned to her Instagram and Facebook for more news on art exhibits and close-ups of her projects. 

Share Stories: Quarantine has been a strange experience for many, and that’s why Olney Theatre is inviting everyone to share their story: You can submit your own 3-minute story about life under quarantine, or listen to other contributor’s submissions on their blog.

Online Classes: Olney Theatre Center (OTC) is offering a wide variety of online classes for all ages over Zoom! Topics include theatre games, crafting, Shakespeare, audition tips, and more. Classes are free—all you need to do is pre-register on OTC’s website.

Video Performances: If you’re missing the Olney Theatre’s stage, head over to their Facebook page to find a selection of musical numbers from past Olney productions like Once, Singing in the Rain, and Cabaret!

Artwork Meditation: If you’re looking for a brief moment of relaxation in these stressful times, check out the Phillips Collection’s Contemplation Audio Guide. These short, 10-minute audio guides led by meditation instructor Elizabeth Cantor will allow you to take time for yourself and connect with some of the collection’s most celebrated artwork. For more art-based contemplation, follow the hashtag #MuseumMomentofZen on Instagram and Twitter!

Online Exhibits: Just because the Phillips Collection is temporarily closed, it doesn’t mean you can’t still experience their impressive collection of art. The Phillips Collection’s YouTube channel features in-depth explorations of previous and current exhibits, such as Riffs and Relations: African Artists and the European Modernist Tradition and Moira Dyer: Back in Business. You can also check out these exhibits and others on their Google Arts & Culture page. 

Stay Connected: For more information on the Phillips Collection, head over to their Stay Connected webpage, where you can find links to social media, art challenges, blog posts, and more!  

Theatre Conversations: On Fridays, don’t miss Mosaic Theater’s creative conversations!

Reading Discussions: Check out Peace Cafes for in-depth discussions analyzing play excerpts and how real-life conflicts shape theater. You can also sign up for Mosaic Theater’s Book Club, where you can read and engage with a first-person perspective novel related to Mosaic Theater’s Season 6. Don’t forget to RSVP for both of these events!

Virtual Series: To register for these events and more, head over to the Mosaic Alive’s website, dedicated to featuring all of Mosaic Theater’s virtual opportunities. You can also head over to their Facebook page to check out more of their content, including their incredible Encountering Emmett series. 

Streaming Music: You can listen to more of Elena’s music from her band, Elena & Los Fulanos, through Spotify. And keep up with announcements of future projects—as well as ways to show support for the band—by checking out their website. 

Virtual Events: Don’t miss any virtual concerts! For information on her and her band’s virtual involvement, check out Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube for more news on upcoming events.

Distance Learning: Learn about Lincoln’s assassination, the Ford’s Theatre’s history, and more through Ford’s expanded Digital Learning programs! Not only can you explore articles and exhibits through the website, but you can now register for one of the many weekly open workshops offered.

Virtual Tours: You can now tour the Ford’s Theatre from your own home! Check out their collaboration with Google Arts and Culture to have a virtual tour of the Ford’s Theatre, the Petersen House, and the museum exhibits. The Petersen House tour includes a virtual reality experience, where you can listen to first-person accounts from the witnesses of Abraham Lincoln’s assassination.

Oratory Project: Ford’s Theatre keeps Lincoln’s words alive through their oratory project, where students learn more, analyze, and perform some of Lincoln’s speeches. If you’re interested in participating, keep an eye out for future registration opportunities on their website! In the meantime, check some empowering showcases from previous projects on Ford’s YouTube channel.

Stay at Home Choir: British acapella vocal ensemble The King’s Singers participated in the Stay at Home Choir, an initiative working to keep the choir community alive during lockdown! You can check out one of their past performances on Twitter. 

Digital Tour: Join the King's Singers on their first ever #DigitalTour, IDAGIO, ongoing through December 31st. Visit their website to reserve your ticket!

Virtual Classes: ATMTC Academy’s Elementary Programs are now offering classes online! For kids Grades K-2, check out PLAYlabs, where kids can explore stories two times a week. For Grades 3-5, check out Acting Up, where kids can experiment with creative drama techniques with a professional teaching artist. You can find more information on how to register for classes on the Adventure Theatre’s website, as well as more details on how to audition for the Academy.

Phantom Gala: This year, Adventure Theatre’s annual fundraiser happened online, which means that you can still find outstanding performances from that night! Head over to the Phantom Gala page to check out student stories, concerts, and interviews with members from the Adventure Theatre community!

Performances and Talks: Head over to Adventure Theatre’s Facebook for incredible online performances like On the Wings of a Mariposa, as well as weekly live panels with some of the DMV’s artistic directors. You can also find outstanding submissions from the #WashYourHandsMusical, where performers wash their hands for 20 seconds while singing.

Virtual Events: Join the Round House Theatre for their upcoming Adrienne Kennedy Festival celebrating the work of the African American playwright. In the four-part series beginning November 14th through December 12th, the Round House Theatre will spotlight four of Kennedy’s deeply personal stories. 

For Kids: Round House Theatre is offering virtual programming in acting, movement, design, and play creation for students of all ages.

Virtual Programming: Dance Place is committed to connecting with the community as safely as possible, hence their upcoming virtual events, including lectures, panels, and performances. You can also catch their Fall 2020 season, FORTITUDE, celebrating 40 years of Dance Place. 

Dance Classes: Dance Place is still offering virtual classes for children and adults with sliding-scale payment options. Adult classes are broadcast live on Zoom almost every day of the week, and their children’s programming offers free classes every other “Fun Friday” and free workshops for the whole family every third Thursday.

Gifts of Art: Artists create art no matter what, and Arena Stage is sharing some of their content through their social media pages! Check out actor Nicholas Rodriguez’s singing “Oh, What a Beautiful Mornin’” from Oklahoma!, playwright Craig Lucas reading an excerpt from his play Change Agent, designer Ken MacDonald shares animated set designs from Newsies, and more!

Online Classes: As part of the Gifts of Art, members of the Arena Stage team have started teaching short classes online. Don’t miss music director Laura Bergquist teaching how to sing “To Life” from Fiddler on the Roof. And you can also learn the choreography to dance along to it with choreographer Parker Esse!

Community Engagement: Arena Stage’s Costume Shop is also giving back to the community by making masks for Children’s Hospital—they have donated more than 600 masks already! If you are a fan of Arena Stage and would like to contribute back, make sure to check out their Roaring Back fund, where you can donate and find more art resources as well.

Visual Art Galleries: Just because you can’t come to Strathmore doesn’t mean you can’t visit their visual arts exhibits. Virtual tours for both adults and kids are available on a weekly basis—all you need is a free RSVP!

Creative Writing: For all the bookworms out there, Strathmore offers opportunities like virtual book club meetings and creative writing workshops, all of which you can sign up for on their website.