Weekend Roundup, Nov. 22 – 26

November 22, 2023

Enjoy the Thanksgiving holiday weekend with plenty of fun things in store, including ZooLights at the National Zoo, a tree lighting at CityCenterDC, the world’s biggest Christmas light maze, plenty […]

The Georgetowner’s 2023 Holiday Theater Guide

November 8, 2023

LAST CHANCE THIS MONTH …   You can put on the Ritz with Dr. Frankenstein (“It’s pronounced Franken-STEEN!”) and his monster, but not for long. The Little Theatre of Alexandria’s production […]

Fall Performing Arts Preview

September 13, 2023

DANCE   Partnering with Dupont Underground, The Washington Ballet will pop down for four pop-up performances (Sept. 28, 29 and 30). TWB’s main fall event, “Such Sweet Thunder: An Evening Inspired […]

Artswatch: Arena Stage’s New Director, Atlantic Festival Returns, Latest on Folger


Hana Sharif Follows Molly Smith at Arena Stage   As successor to Molly Smith, who retired last summer after 25 years as Arena Stage artistic director, Arena’s board appointed Hana S. […]

DC Jazz Festival Celebrates ‘Generations’ of Jazz

August 28, 2023

By Hailey Wharram The DC Jazz Festival is bringing its inaugural Generations Series to Arena Stage at the Kogod Cradle, at 1101 6th St. SW, Aug. 31. Musicians spanning four […]

Weekend Roundup, July 20 – 23

July 20, 2023

Happy almost weekend! As always, the city is full of things to do, including the Smithsonian American Art Museum’s annual “Arcade” event, a debut of fun plays at Arena Stage […]

ArtsWatch: New Directors at D.C. Arts Commission, Solas Nua; Cézanne Restorations

July 13, 2023

Here are the latest arts moves in Washington, with news from The National Building Museum, D.C. Commission on the Arts and Humanities, Arena Stage and more.   Phillips Collection to Restore […]

Weekend Roundup, May 18 – 21

May 18, 2023

As we round out the spring and gear up for the unofficial kickoff to summer next week, so many great May activities await. Whether you’re biking to work for the […]

Summer Arts Preview  

May 10, 2023

The D.C. area is full of wonderful ways to spend your summer hours, soaking in all the culture and arts scene. Check out these noteworthy events this May, June, July […]

Weekend Roundup, March 23 – 26

March 23, 2023

Another weekend awaits! Enjoy springtime in D.C. with signature events like the Blossom Kite Festival, find some delightful food and drink at the Spring Wine Fling and take in some […]