Welcome to the DCAAN community calendar! Below you will find events and programs with accessibility services in the Washington, D.C. Metropolitan Area.
Please note, the system automatically gives an end time of one hour after the start time. Please contact the organization hosting the event for true end times.
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Events in October 2024
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- Art Signs: Artful Conversations in ASL
Art Signs: Artful Conversations in ASL Art Signs: Artful Conversations in ASL
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October 10, 2024Curious about American art? Join us for a 30-minute in-person conversation about selected works from the Smithsonian American Art Museum’s collection. This program is presented in American Sign Language (ASL) with voice interpretation for hearing participants.
Free | Registration required
Smithsonian American Art Museum
Meet in the F Street Lobby
800 G Street NWWashington, DC 20001(202) 633-8534 -
- Spells of the Sea
Spells of the Sea Spells of the Sea
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October 19, 2024When Finley Frankfurter’s father, a famed fisherman, is struck by the Big Bad Sickness of the Sea, she embarks on an extraordinary quest for the elixir of life. Can Finley, a girl with dreams as vast as the ocean but plagued by self-doubt, save her father against all odds?
This enchanting family musical blends laughter, magic, and music to tell a coming-of-age story about facing fears, embracing emotions, and believing in yourself. Spells of the Sea is not just a musical; it's an inspiring journey for dreamers of all ages.
Most enjoyed by ages 6+
2700 F Street NWWashington, DC 20566202-416-8727 -
- Access to SPY: An Evening for Neurodiverse Adults
Access to SPY: An Evening for Neurodiverse Adults Access to SPY: An Evening for Neurodiverse Adults
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October 20, 2024www.spymuseum.org
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- Sensory Friendly Night at Planet Word!
Sensory Friendly Night at Planet Word! Sensory Friendly Night at Planet Word!
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October 23, 2024Join us for our first sensory-friendly program at Planet Word on Wednesday, October 23, from 6–8 p.m. This exclusive after-hours event for neurodivergent adults features modified exhibits and optional activities.
* Geared towards neurodivergent adults and those with sensory sensitivities.
* Designated quiet spaces available throughout the museum.
* Sensory kits, sensory maps, and other resources will be available.
* Registration is required, as capacity will be limited.
Available Timeslots:
6:00pm
6:30pm
7:00pm
Wepage: https://planetwordmuseum.org/events/sensory-friendly-night/
If you have any questions, please contact us at support@planetwordmuseum.org
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- Eye-Popping Art: Tours for People with Colorblindness
Eye-Popping Art: Tours for People with Colorblindness Eye-Popping Art: Tours for People with Colorblindness
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October 24, 2024Join the Smithsonian American Art Museum for a docent-led tour of highlights from the museum’s collection using museum-provided, colorblind correcting glasses that bring the vibrancy of these works to life.
Free | Registration required
Smithsonian American Art Museum
Meet in the F Street Lobby
800 G Street NWWashington, DC 20001(202) 633-8534 -
- Sensory-Friendly Morning at the Garden: New "Fierce Flora" Exhibit
Sensory-Friendly Morning at the Garden: New "Fierce Flora" Exhibit Sensory-Friendly Morning at the Garden: New "Fierce Flora" Exhibit
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October 26, 2024Join the U.S. Botanic Garden before public hours to explore "Fierce Flora: Tales of Survival and Demise." This new, multisensory exhibit shares the ferocious side of the bright and beautiful plant world. Most plants are relatively harmless, but beware some of the unique survival feature plants have evolved to defend themselves against herbivores, infection, and plant competitors! Some of these adaptations greatly benefit other organisms on Earth and some cause great harm. We are excited for visitors to explore the fun and fascinating stories of the dangerous side of plants.
100 Maryland Avenue SWWashington, DC 20024202-416-8727 -
- NSO Family Concert: Halloween Spooktacular!
NSO Family Concert: Halloween Spooktacular! NSO Family Concert: Halloween Spooktacular!
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October 27, 2024An annual tradition! The Concert Hall transforms into a ghostly sight when ghoulishly attired National Symphony Orchestra musicians, led by conductor Michelle Merrill, celebrate Halloween. Enjoy a concert filled with musical treats from fa-boo-lous new works to spooky old classics.
Arrive early for trick-or-treating and a special Haunted Hall Musical PLAYspace!
Most enjoyed by ages 5+
Come early for trick-or-treating and a Musical PLAYspace
Prior to each performance, the NSO Volunteer Council will hold a special Haunted Hall Musical PLAYspace. Children will have the opportunity to try out the instruments they’ll see played on the stage.2700 F Street NWWashington, DC 20566202-416-8727
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