Arts and Culture

We offer in-person and online classes for adults in a variety of subjects and specialties each season.

We provide a year-round, in-person leadership program at the Hurley Street Farm. Youth will learning leadership skills through urban gardening and environmental activism.

We provide the highest level of musical training and performance opportunities while transforming lives, one voice at a time.

The Longfellow Summer Arts Festival brings music, poetry, and community to the East Lawn of the Longfellow House on Sunday afternoons through the summer. All events are free and open to the public.

For ages 4+! NSM offers group instrument lessons, choir ensembles, & private lessons on strings, guitar, woodwinds, piano, and voice.

We offer an afterschool program for students ages 5-12 based on the experience of Jewish values, traditions, holidays, culture, and life cycles that is both teacher-led and self-directed.

Learn to play the Steel Pan, basic music, and leadership development.

We offer various clubs and after-school sports students and families.

Inspire a lifelong love of music in your young learner with a warm and intimate group class pairing music and movement.

NSM's Choral Program offers vocal music for children ages 5-17.

We offer high quality, humanistic ballet education and training for children of all levels age 3 and up.

Explore Longfellow House-Washington's Headquarters by interactive guided tour! The occupants of this house shaped our nation. A variety of tours invite visitors to connect with their stories.

We offer summer ballet classes and dance programs, primarily for children of all levels ages 3-10 years-old.

Enrolling now for Summer 2025! Nurture your child’s confidence, creativity, and musicianship, and let their imagination soar.

We offer high quality, humanistic ballet education and training for all ages.

We offer weekly arts education classes for youth (5th-7th grade) that include dancing, acting, and other movement-based arts.

We partner with local businesses and organizations to sponsor free events in parks across the city.

We offer lots of free events throughout the year for people of all ages with a love of learning!

We screen international feature films, documentaries, animation, and shorts from traditional film presentations. Our calendar reflects all of our upcoming events.