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Come into the ArtHouse ! Meet with local film and arts lovers to watch indie, foreign and classic films! We'll also attend art gallery openings, theater performances, Embassy evenings, museums, author readings and interesting concerts. And more often than not, there will be a reception! The idea will be to keep the price down and participation and conversation up!
We'll go wherever art house films are screened in town--museums, cultural institutions, embassies, local film festivals, as well as arthouse film meccas like the Goethe Institute, AFI Silver Theater and Landmark Theaters. We'll attend galleries you may not know and museums on special days. We're also connected to the theater world so we'll be seeing some of those shows.
Please be sure to read the group's attendance policy on the message board or "About Us" section. Also, note that the Art House meetup is a group for ACTIVE members fully engaged and interested in attending outings. Inactive members who have not logged into the site for 6 months or more are automatically removed to ensure the integrity of the group.
Members are asked to donate $1 per meetup they attend to help cover the Meetup.com fees ($72 per 6 months). You can make this 'suggested donation' online via Paypal or in person to your organizer. Your contribution is much appreciated!
Upcoming events (4)
See all- Another House of Sweden Rooftop Film - 'Crossing'; Need to Buy TicketHouse of Sweden, Washington, DC
These seem popular so here's another one, which has received unanimously good reviews. From The New York Times: "'Crossing' is a marvelous travelogue about two Georgian strangers who team up for a trip to Turkey where neither speaks the language nor knows how to get around.
The film will be screened on the rooftop (weather permitting) of the Embassy of Sweden. Doors and Reception: 7:30 PM / Screening: 8 PM / Event Ends: 10:00 PM
To buy a ticket, click here. (They've added slight fees to the $5 for this one.) It will sell out.
About the film
A trio of excellent performances drives this intelligent film from director Levan Akin, in which a Georgian woman and her young sidekick head to Istanbul to find her missing niece. Lia travels to Istanbul after promising her sister she'd find her missing daughter Tekla. The search seems hopeless until she meets Evrim, a lawyer advocating for transgender rights. As they explore the city's hidden corners together, Lia feels like they are getting closer and closer to Tekla.
Run Time 105 min. - Opening Reception for Hill Center's New Exhibit - Need to RegisterHill Center at the Old Naval Hospital, Washington, DC
Please join us at Hill Center on Wednesday, May 21st from 6:30pm-8:30pm for an Opening Reception showcasing new works from the amazing local artists making up the Capitol Hill Arts League.
You must register here.
During the Opening Reception prizes will be awarded. All pieces of art will be on display throughout the Galleries and online at Hill Center Galleries.
The exhibitions run from May 6th through September 6th.This is always one of the most pleasant art events in the city - they get a real diverse crowd and provide nice refreshments. Street parking is easy and the Metro is right there.
- House of Sweden Rooftop Film Screening of Nova & Alice - Ticket RequiredHouse of Sweden, Washington, DC
The Embassy of Sweden in Washington, DC is excited to continue its summer film series 2025, showcasing a selection of Swedish films that celebrate the rich cultural heritage and cinematic excellence of Sweden. This event is part of WorldPride in Washington 2025. The film is NOVA & ALICE (2024).
Tickets are $5 and can be purchased here. It will sell out.
Swedish director Emma Bucht and actors Hedda Stiernstedt (Alice) and Josefin Asplund (Nova) perfectly bring to life the story of two musicians who clash but grow together during a life-changing summer tour.
The film will be screened on the rooftop (weather permitting) of the Embassy of Sweden.
Doors and Reception: 7:30 PM / Screening: 8 PM / Event Ends: 10:00 PMAbout the film
Two very different artists are forced on tour together by their manager. Alice is an established artist whose popularity is fading, while Nova is a rising star with a chaotic personal life. The clash is inevitable – both musically and personally. They have no idea that this will be the summer that changes everything
Run Time 104 min. - 'King James' - PWYC at Round House Theater; Need to Purchase Tickets OnlineRound House Theatre Bethesda, Bethesda, MD
These are generous evenings offered by Round House Theatre. This is a play by a Pulitzer Prize finalist that received good reviews in New York and Chicago.
To buy tickets go to this link. Click on Buy Tickets. Then click on Wednesday May 28. Then choose a Zone (any Zone is good) and the Pay What You Can will come up You fill in the amount.
We'll meet at Andys Pizza across the street for dinner before.
At first glance, Shawn and Matt couldn’t be more different. However, when they discover they are both diehard Cleveland Cavaliers fans, they quickly form a close bond over their shared love of basketball—and the breathtaking talents of NBA star LeBron James. Over the course of many years, their relationship ebbs and flows with the fortunes of their beloved team. This witty and energetic comedy is a “wonderfully daring, imaginative, and compassionate” (The New York Times) celebration of the enduring power of sports fandom and unexpected friendships, written by Pulitzer Prize finalist Rajiv Joseph (Bengal Tiger at the Baghdad Zoo).
