Gallery Series: Opening Reception of Gregg Adams

Sitar's Cafritz Gallery 1700 Kalorama Rd, NW, Washington, DC, United States

In a time before the internet and the term “Photoshop” was spelled with two words. Gregg’s path to the way of photograph began with his father’s old camera, a community darkroom, the Time Life series of Photography, a few buildings called the Smithsonian Institute and the public library. While attending college, he started apprenticing with (Read More)

Raise the Roof Fundraiser

Join your Adams Morgan neighbors in supporting the children and teens at Sitar Arts Center.  Event will feature special guest Ward 1 Councilmember Brianne Nadeau and music by Aaron Myers & Co. Single Ticket $50 Earlier this year, unit owners at 1700 Kalorama Lofts all contributed to finance construction on the upper roof of the building (Read More)

DC Jazz Festival Masterclass: Benny Williams

Sitar Arts Center 1700 Kalorama Rd, NW, Washington, DC

DC Jazz Festival Music Education Program presents an exclusive opportunity for DC Students! Join Grammy-Award winning, acclaimed bassist, Ben Williams for the Jazzin' AfterSchool Master Class.  https://benwilliamsmusic.net Ben Williams Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SHk5JnEkR8Y https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NJFIQR7TsjA (Note: Signed Student Media Release Required)

A.R.T.S. Circle Meeting

Sitar Arts Center 1700 Kalorama Rd, NW, Washington, DC

Please join us for the first meeting of the Fall 2018 Semester! A.R.T.S. Circle is a forum for parents to be involved in strengthening Sitar’s community through exchanging ideas and resources, and planning special events and fundraisers. During this meeting, we will begin to plan for Fall semester events. RSVP by emailing Jamie or Megan, (Read More)

Capital Bop – Spotlight Residency: Jazz Masterclass

Sitar Arts Center 1700 Kalorama Rd, NW, Washington, DC

Capital Bop's new Spotlight Residency series will bring a different jazz teaching artist to Sitar Center’s theater to work with Sitar music students (in Aug, Sept, and Oct) for a workshop-masterclass featuring that artist's band. This workshop features professional jazz tenor saxophonist, Elijah Jamal Balbed.      

SAFE SPACES- A Youth Documentary Film

Sitar Arts Center 1700 Kalorama Rd, NW, Washington, DC

Join us for the premiere of SAFE SPACES, a Sitar student documentary film, produced in partnership with Meridian Hill Pictures. The performance includes a panel discussion featuring the student filmmakers and a reception.

No Classes- Sitar is Closed

Due to DCPS Professional Development Days, there are no classes at Sitar this Thursday and Friday, October 25-26. Early Childhood Arts Artful Play is still on schedule Thursday morning.

Costume Party

Join Sitar for our annual Costume Party! We will have games, snacks, goodie bags, candy, and crafts. And don't forget to dress up for our Costume Contest, which will have prizes for all the winners!