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Since its founding in 1916, The Arts Club of Washington has promoted and celebrated a vast array of the visual, performing, and literary arts in the nation’s capital.
LEARN MOREThe Arts Club of Washington has long held a distinctive profile in Washington, D.C., nationally and internationally. Founded in 1916 by a group of prominent local artists and modeled on New York’s National Arts Club and the Chelsea Arts Club in London, The Arts Club of Washington was the very first in the city to have women in leadership roles and as members from its start.
Its arts-focused, innovative, and bohemian character draws free-thinkers from around the capital region and across the globe from its historic home, the center of which is an historic Federal-era mansion that once served as the residence of President James Monroe—and for a time, his official presidential residence.
The creative, warm and welcoming spirit of the organization endures as part of an ever-evolving and important legacy. We welcome those who engage in the arts (both professionally and for the love of it), or simply celebrate the many forms of artistic expression that the organization presents, to consider the many benefits of membership and to join us as a unique part of our nation’s history.
LEARN MOREThe Arts Club of Washington is a 501(c)3 nonprofit arts organization, as well as a nexus for programming that spotlights the full range of the arts.
The Club is an active museum, and welcomes visitors to four gallery spaces, free weekly concerts, events focusing on literature, dance, and theatre, as well as studio classes in visual arts.
The Club’s mission also includes promoting the importance of historic preservation through the ongoing restoration and preservation of the club’s headquarters, which encompasses a significant 19th-century structures designated as National Historic Landmarks (the James Monroe House) and listed on the National Register of Historic Places (the General Robert MacFeely House).
DINING | DINING - Club Lunch | 13 Nov | 12:00 PM | LEARN MORECLOSE |
Event Overview:DINING - Club LunchFriday, November 13th, 2026 Lunch seating - 12:00 pm to 1:30 pm OPEN TO MEMBERS & GUESTS ONLY Lunch $45* per person * price includes tax & gratuity Enjoy a three-course gourmet meal with fellow members in The Arts Club of Washington dining rooms. Dress Code: Business Casual RSVP required no later than the previous day by 5 pm We offer lunch service with reservations, service will be cancelled if there are no reservations. Price includes non-alcoholic beverages, coffee & tea. RSVP online or call (202) 331-7282 ext 2 or email dining@artsclubofwashington.org Lunch service is an exclusive member benefit available for members and their guests. Charge will be applied to the host's account. For private events and parties of 9 or more please contact the General Manager at 202-331-7282 ext 110 or yann@artsclubofwashington.org for a cost estimate.
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DRAMA | Theatre Outing: "Are You Now or Have You Ever Been?" | 13 Nov | 7:30 PM | LEARN MORECLOSE |
Event Overview:Theater Outing at Arena Stage Are You Now or Have You Ever Been? Friday, November 13th, 2026 7:30 pm (show starts at 8:00 pm) Members & Guests $63 "Straight from Off-Broadway comes a timely and important play by Eric Bentley, directed by Tony Award winner Anna D. Shapiro. This electrifying docudrama drops you into the tense world of the 1940s House Committee on Un-American Activities hearings, where fame offered no protection and political pressure could end a career." The ACW Drama Committee is inviting members and their guests to a Group Outing to Arena Stage at a 30% discounted rate over the regular ticket price. This offering is limited to 10 to 20 people, make sure to RSVP early. Please contact Janice Crawford for additional details and pre-show dinner arrangements. Tickets must be prepaid and are not refundable.
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MUSIC | Classical Arts Society of Washington: Pan’s Labyrinth | 14 Nov | 6:30 PM | LEARN MORECLOSE |
Event Overview:Classical Arts Society of Washington presents
Pan’s Labyrinth
Saturday, November 14th, 2026, 6:30 pm OPEN TO THE PUBLIC Members $60 (use RSVP button for discount) Flutist Emi Ferguson returns to our stage with her characteristic musical depth and vivaciousness, arranging works by Franz Schubert for flute and piano alongside transcriptions of songs by American composer Harry Burleigh. Emi’s prolific biography and wealth of experience presenting on various radio and television programs intersperse her performances with charm, poise, and an exhilarating sense of style and expression. Program
To include works by Franz Schubert and Harry Burliegh
6:30 pm - Reception with wine and hors d'oeuvres 7:15 pm - Concert start 9:30 pm - Event ends PLEASE NOTE The price of your ticket includes hors d’oeuvres and drinks from the open wine and beer bar. Classical Arts Society of Washington:https://classicalartssociety.org/
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