International Embassy and Cultural Events in Washington DC (April 17th - April 23rd)

↞ Rewinding the Week (April 10th - April 16th) ↞

This week was full of concerts that I visited with a lot of musical talent from the Spanish embassy to film festivals on the weekend! The irony is that the embassies themselves this week were a little quiet, however, the embassy of Malawi event is coming up which I am excited for!

Event Highlight: Karlsruhe Concert Duo Performance (April 13th)

The Karlsruhe Concert Duo was founded in 1999 by cellist Reinhard Armleder and pianist Dagmar Hartmann with an intense combination of a kindred musicality, affinity, and interaction of both instruments. Their success is not only well known in Germany but also internationally including the United States. I had the fortune of listening to 7 pieces of classical music ranging from Ludwig van Beethoven to Astor Piazzolla throughout the night. Each piece of music carried a different mood from somber to overly joyous. The duo worked well together synchronizing every stroke of the cello to every key of the piano. Quite simply, it is easy enough to spot why they are so well received domestically and internationally on the musical stage.

The German-American Heritage Foundation and The United Church/Die Vereinigte Kirche co-hosted the duo at said church. I had never visited this church before previously so it was interesting to see the interior. It easily reminded me of a few European churches back home in France from my childhood that I explored while visiting family. Overall, it was a joyous occasion and beautiful concert! You can find more information if curious about the Karlsruhe Concert Duo down below:

Karlsruhe Concert Duo: Website

International Events List (April 17th - April 23rd)

Check out the following international embassy and cultural events happening from April 17th to April 23rd below! As a reminder, here is the color scheme for this week’s issue:

• International Club of DC = Orange Highlight

• Things To Do DC = Green Highlight

• Eventbrite = Red Highlight

• Spanish Film Fest = Blue Highlight 

Monday, April 17th, 2023

1. Asian Development Bank's Outlook for Developing Asia (FREE!)

   • Time: 2:00PM - 3:30PM

   • Link: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/asian-development-banks-outlook-for-developing-asia-tickets-612476813637?aff=ebdssbdestsearch 

2. Global Energy Security; The Role of Canada (FREE!) 

   • Time: 3:30PM - 5:00PM

   • Link: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/global-energy-security-the-role-of-canada-tickets-559320762457?aff=ebdssbdestsearch

3. The Launch of "Korea Matters For America/America Matters for Korea" (FREE!)

   • Time: 4:00PM - 6:30PM

   • Link: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-launch-of-korea-matters-for-americaamerica-matters-for-korea-tickets-609767851057?aff=ebdssbdestsearch 

4. Book Talk with Dr. Steffen Hertog: Insiders & Outsiders in Arab Capitalism (FREE!)

   • Time: 5:30PM - 7:00PM

   • Link: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/book-talk-with-dr-steffen-hertog-insiders-outsiders-in-arab-capitalism-tickets-606997625237?aff=ebdssbdestsearch

5.  Spotlight on Contemporary Spanish Theater: La Ternura (FREE!)

   • Time: 6:30PM - 8:30PM

   • Link: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/spotlight-on-contemporary-spanish-theater-la-ternura-tickets-592518758557?aff=ebdssbdestsearch 

Tuesday, April 18th, 2023

1. The Russian Media: Lessons from the 1990s (FREE!)

   • Time: 11:00AM - 12:30PM

   • Link: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-russian-media-lessons-from-the-1990s-tickets-554708166057?aff=ebdssbdestsearch 

2. EFE Dialogues: Latin America, The Everlasting Promise (VIRTUAL) (FREE!)

   • Time: 11:30AM - 12:30PM

   • Link: https://www.spainculture.us/city/online/efe-dialogues-latin-america-the-everlasting-promise/

3. DASER: Poetry, Science, and Society (FREE!) 

   • Time: 6:30PM - 9:00PM

   • Link: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/daser-poetry-science-and-society-tickets-530827658817?aff=ebdssbdestsearch 

4. International Student Forum (FREE!)

   • Time: 7:00PM - 7:45PM

   • Link: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/international-student-forum-tickets-615953923767?aff=ebdssbdestsearch 

Wednesday, April 19th, 2023

1. Book Talk - Reporter Volkovsky (FREE!)

   • Time: 4:30PM - 5:30PM

   • Link: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/book-talk-reporter-volkovsky-tickets-609021568907?aff=ebdssbdestsearch

2. Enjoy Flamenco Dance Classes With Mariana Gatto ($35)

   • Time: 5:00PM - 7:00PM

   • Link: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/enjoy-flamenco-dance-classes-with-mariana-gatto-tickets-617030644267?utm_source=eventbrite&utm_medium=email&utm_content=follow_notification&utm_campaign=following_published_event&utm_term=Enjoy+Flamenco+Dance+Classes+With+Mariana+Gatto&aff=ebemoffollowpublishemail

3. Bauerovi Josefov Puppet Theater (FREE!)

   • Time: 6:00PM - 8:00PM

   • Link: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/bauerovi-josefov-puppet-theater-tickets-605135946907?aff=ebdssbdestsearch

4. Entwined: A Double Feature ($45)

   • Time: 7:30PM - 9:00PM

   • Link: https://www.kennedy-center.org/whats-on/explore-by-genre/classical-music/2022-2023/entwined-a-double-feature/ 

Thursday, April 20th, 2023

1.  Mediterranean Ingredients 101 with Amy Riolo (Class 1 of 6) ($49)

   • Time: 5:30PM - 7:00PM

   • Link: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/mediterranean-ingredients-101-with-amy-riolo-class-1-of-6-tickets-586242185157?aff=ebdssbdestsearch 

2. Evening at the Embassy of Malawi ($65) 

   • Time: 7:00PM - 9:30PM

   • Link:https://thingstododc.com/event/embassyofmalawi2023/ 

3. Chocolate Feast in Spain ($55)

   • Time: 7:00PM - 8:30PM

   • Link:https://www.internationalclubdc.com/Events/EventDetails.aspx?EventID=D3710F39-27C3-416B-9EF7-3A6574EA6DF1 

4. Piano and Violin Concert with Michael Sheppard and Jessica Tong ($15 - $25) 

   • Time: 7:30PM - 9:00PM

   • Link: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/piano-and-violin-concert-with-michael-sheppard-and-jessica-tong-tickets-519031516237?aff=ebdssbdestsearch 

5. Amharic Class (DC International Languages and Cultural Institute) ($30)

   • Time: 8:00PM - 10:00PM

   • Link: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/amharic-class-tickets-616113932357?aff=ebdssbdestsearch 

Friday, April 21st, 2023

1. Spanish Filmfest DC ($14 - $25)

   • Time: April 21st, 2023 - April 29th, 2023

   • Link: https://www.spainculture.us/city/washington-dc/filmfest-dc-2023/ 

2.  THE SUBSTITUTE (Spanish Film Screening) ($14)

   • Time: 6:15PM - 7:45 PM

   • Link: https://www.filmfestdc.org/filmListSearch.cfm

3. LA VALENTÍA BY ALFREDO SANZOL ($27 - $57)

   • Time: 9:00PM -11:00PM

   • Link:https://ci.ovationtix.com/35923/production/1129826?performanceId=11113021 

Saturday, April 22nd, 2023

1. Spanish Filmfest DC ($14 - $25)

   • Time: April 22nd, 2023 - April 29th, 2023

   • Link: https://www.spainculture.us/city/washington-dc/filmfest-dc-2023/ 

2. JICC Special Gallery Hours | Blossoming Flowers in Japanese Art & Poetry (FREE!)

   • Time: 10:00AM - 2:00PM

   • Link: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/jicc-special-gallery-hours-blossoming-flowers-in-japanese-art-poetry-tickets-608784700427?aff=ebdssbdestsearch 

3. Cuentos y Fandangos ($180) 

   • Time: 10:00AM - 11:00AM

   • Link: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/cuentos-y-fandangos-tickets-407525067447?aff=ebdssbdestsearch 

4. An Evening In Spain and The Americas (FREE!)

   • Time: 7:30PM - 9:00PM

   • Link: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/an-evening-in-spain-and-the-americas-tickets-607744198257?aff=ebdssbdestsearch 

5. LA VALENTÍA BY ALFREDO SANZOL ($27 - $57)

   • Time: 9:00PM -11:00PM

   • Link:https://ci.ovationtix.com/35923/production/1129826?performanceId=11113021 

Sunday, April 23rd, 2023

1. Ukraine Action Summit ($0 - $25)

   • Time: April 23rd, 2023 - April 25th, 2023

   • Link: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/ukraine-action-summit-registration-574472190787?aff=ebdssbdestsearch

2. Spanish Filmfest DC ($14 - $25)

   • Time: April 23rd, 2023 - April 29th, 2023

   • Link: https://www.spainculture.us/city/washington-dc/filmfest-dc-2023/ 

3.  LA VALENTÍA BY ALFREDO SANZOL ($27 - $57)

   • Time: 2:00PM - 4:00PM

   • Link:https://ci.ovationtix.com/35923/production/1129826?performanceId=11113021

4.  Mamacruz (Spanish Film Screening) ($14)

   • Time: 7:15PM - 9:15PM

   • Link: https://www.filmfestdc.org/filmListSearch.cfm 

5. Stories Not To Be Told ($14)

   • Time: 8:00PM - 10:00PM

   • Link: https://www.filmfestdc.org/filmListSearch.cfm 

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