Join fellow history lovers and admirers of beauty as we go on a private tour of the Larz Anderson House in Dupont Circle. Built as a private home for Larz Anderson and Isabel Weld Perkins and completed in 1905, this Gilded Age mansion is uniquely intact and is like stepping into the past. Today, it...
Take in the beautiful sight and scents of the annual Smithsonian Gardens orchid exhibit while meeting new people for coffee or tea! We will meet up at the Kogod Courtyard cafe located inside the Smithsonian American Art Museum and National Portrait Gallery. We'll meet up at 11:30 AM, right when it opens!
The Old Korean Legation is a historic home located on Logan Circle. Between 1889 and 1905, it served as the the hub for Korean diplomatic ventures. Following the Japanese take over of the Korean government, the legation was sold to private owners. In 2012, the South Korean government was able to repurchase the building, and...
The Flores Flamencas Festival brings together local flamenco dancers for a day of live performances, workshops, and Spanish food. It's put on by Torcuart to celebrate the legacy of Torcuato Zamora Herrada, who is credited with bringing flamenco to DC. Bring a picnic blanket and sunscreen, and join us! This was my favorite thing I...
Once an amusement park at the end of a trolley line just over the DC border, Glen Echo Park is now a center for the arts. Join us as we learn about the history of the park, see the historic carousel, and learn about the vibrant arts community that has been built. This event is...
Join Christian (@sweatersipper) and Valerie (@notboredindc) for a meet up at the Anacostia Roller Skating Rink before it closes for the season! Anacostia Park features a covered outdoor roller skating rink with free skate rentals. We'll be skating and meeting new friends. This is open to all, regardless of your skill level. Whether you're...
Dumbarton Oaks Park is a 27-acre landscaped park under the National Park Service (NPS) that was formerly part of the Dumbarton Oaks estate in Georgetown. The estate is a milestone in the history of American landscape architecture and a landmark in our social history, as it represents the finest work of Beatrix Farrand, America’s...
Join us for a volunteer shift to help provide groceries for home-bound DC residents for Thanksgiving with Food For All DC. Food For All DC provides nutritious groceries to home-bound, food insecure people throughout DC. A volunteer-run organization, they provide food for all who qualify instead of focusing on a certain sub-population. They also make meals that...
Join us for a volunteer shift to help address hunger and food insecurity in the DC area for the holidays with Capital Area Food Bank. Capital Area Food Bank works with 400+ nonprofit partners to provide more than 60 million meals each year in the DC area. They provide food for today, and address the...
Join the Not Bored in DC community for a private tour of the National Museum of Asian Art's permanent collections. The Smithsonian National Museum of Asian Art has over 46,000 artworks from across Asia. Enjoy some of the finest on a docent-led tour and learn about commonalities and differences in cultures, aesthetics, and ideas. We...
Join the Not Bored in DC community for a guided experience of the Hirshhorn’s unparalleled collections and groundbreaking exhibitions. This tour offers an opportunity to engage with the museum's highlights and the art and artists of our time through close looking, critical thinking, and conversation. Explore Hirshhorn exhibitions, encounter the most important artists of the...