One-of-a-kind experiences inspired by the world of the Smithsonian
With themes from the local to the global, these 21-and-over after-hours gatherings combine music, food and drink, and unique settings to create evenings that are smart, adventurous, and memorably entertaining.
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Chesapeake Cuisine: Nourishing a Healthier Bay
Tuesday, January 8, 6:45 p.m.
Baltimore-based chef John Shields guides home cooks in preparing dishes in the Chesapeake tradition that are tasty and healthy—and support the regional food industry’s efforts to protect the Bay.
The Stories Behind Harry Potter’s Magic
Wednesday, January 16, 6:45 p.m.
The extraordinary world that J.K. Rowling created in the first Harry Potter book in 1997 has expanded into a universe that millions of readers and moviegoers have embraced. Curator Cristian Petru Panaite reveals the roots of that world, which reach far deeper in time to cultural traditions of magic and folklore that have captivated imaginations for centuries.