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August at the Folger

Escape the summer heat and explore the Painting Shakespeare exhibition, bring a book to a shady bench in the Elizabethan Garden, and start planning your 2017/18 season at the Folger.

Today is the last day for early access to tickets for members. Tomorrow, single tickets go on sale to the general public for Folger Theatre, Folger Consort, the O.B. Hardison Poetry series, and more events. Folger Theatre subscribers receive priority access to a special engagement of Saint Joan.

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Exhibition

Painting Shakespeare

Through Feb 11, 2018; Free

Discover the paintings collection at the Folger—its stories, its glories, and Shakespeare’s power to inspire visual artists.

Have a little fun with it! Take a selfie with Shakespeare, browse through the book cart, dig into the props box, color your own artwork, and more.

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Click to watch a video of curator Erin Blake talking about this painting in the exhibition.

"When it's opening night and you're still not off book"

Instagram Caption Contest

This month's winning caption was submitted by Instagram user @old_nightwork. Congrats!

Keep an eye on the Folger’s Instagram for more paintings to caption, and see Robert Edge Pine’s “Portrait of David Garrick” on display now in Painting Shakespeare.

Check out the other contenders for best caption (and add your own) on Instagram.

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Tours

Free docent-led tours daily

Take a tour of the Folger's historic building, see a First Folio, explore the Elizabethan Garden, and experience the world's largest Shakespeare collection.

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Family Programs

Children ages 5 to 14 and their families are invited to join us the first Saturday of each month to have fun learning and sharing Shakespeare’s language and experiencing the Folger. Learn more.

Bantering Bard

Sat, Aug 5 | Free

Win a battle of wits with Shakespeare's comical comebacks.

10-11am: Ages 5-7

11am-12pm: Ages 8-14