Events
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Athenaeum Members Appreciation Holiday Party!
Sunday, December 7, 1 - 4 pm
Free
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This year we're in the holiday spirit!
Please join us for the 2025 Athenaeum Member Appreciation gathering on Sunday, December 7, 1- 4 pm. This is a celebration for our members who help us keep our gorgeous historic building in good condition, open to the public free of charge, and filled with vibrant arts programs.
Save your spot now so we can order enough refreshments!

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DON’T LET IT HAPPEN TO POETRY!
(A Poet’s Reunion)
Saturday, January 3
Doors open at 6:30
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Don’t miss the 1st Major Poetry Event of 2026! A Poet's Reunion for DMV Poets and Poetry Lovers. A closed mic experience.
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Great Publishing Company LLC in partnership with Northern Virginia Fine Arts Association invites you to start the year off right with poetry and poets. Join us for the 7th DON’T LET IT HAPPEN TO POETRY orchestrated by Athenaeum Poet In Residence, KaNikki Jakarta.
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Network with like-minded artists in anticipation of a great poetic year.