Artswatch : Rubenstein Leaves KenCen; NGA’s Cornell Trove; Helen Hayes Nominations
• February 14, 2024

Rubenstein to Conclude Kennedy Center Chairmanship   Chair of the Kennedy Center’s board of trustees since 2010, philanthropist David M. Rubenstein, co-founder of the Carlyle Group global investment firm, will step […]

Spring Performing Arts  Preview
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Duke Ellington 125   Born and raised in Washington, D.C., orchestra leader and composer Edward Kennedy Ellington was nicknamed “Duke” early on for his sense of style. These events celebrate the […]

Weekend Roundup, Jan. 11 – 15
• January 11, 2024

Happy weekend! Now that we’re well into 2024, there are lots of interesting things to do this weekend. Remember to honor Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.’s legacy over the weekend […]

Weekend Roundup, Dec. 7 – 10
• December 7, 2023

As the holiday season continues to delight, more events are popping up every day! Visit The Strathmore for a Bach Christmas Oratorio and a Celtic Christmas show, see Step Afrika’s […]

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
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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 […]