Blues Alley at 60

July 16, 2025

“In this world of overrated pleasures, of underrated treasures, I’m glad there is you.”   So go the lyrics to “I’m Glad There Is You,” recorded in 1941 by Jimmy Dorsey […]

Coming Up at Blues Alley: A Diva Jubilee

July 9, 2025

Not diamonds. Divas. Georgetown’s landmark supper club, Blues Alley, tucked behind 1073 Wisconsin, will celebrate its 60th anniversary with some vocal fireworks. The jazz outpost’s “All Diva Week” runs from […]

Juneteenth Celebrated with a Night of Music at Blues Alley

June 24, 2025

By Caroline Moore Juneteenth took center stage last night as Senator Tim Kaine (D-Va) performed along with the David Kline band and Abena Koomson-Davis at Blues Alley in Georgetown. The […]

Summer Arts Preview   

May 14, 2025

D.C. Arts: 25 Ways to Spend the Summer of ’25 Cut out this page — or bookmark it if you’re reading it online — for the perfect summer 2025 D.C. […]

April All That Jazz, Georgetown

April 3, 2025

By Mark Edelman Ella Fitzgerald crooned that April (the one in Paris, at least) has “a feeling that no one can ever reprise.” With the cherry blossoms reprising their annual […]

All That Jazz, Georgetown – March 2025

February 26, 2025

By Mark Edelman “It might as well be Spring,” Sinatra crooned. And you might as well take in a jazz concert or a couple of sets at a DC area […]

All That Jazz, Georgetown: February 2025

January 29, 2025

By Mark Edelman With Valentine’s Day coming up, take that special someone to hear some great jazz. We can’t promise you romance; but whether it’s “luck be a lady tonight” […]

All that Jazz, Georgetown, January 2025

December 19, 2024

 By Mark Edelman It’s a brand new year and clubs and concerts are keeping the lights on and seats warm for the best music the DMV has to offer. Check […]

10 Things to Do in Georgetown this Holiday Season


If you’re in town this holiday and have some time off, now is the perfect time to enjoy Georgetown. From ice skating at Washington Harbour to live jazz at Blues […]

All That Jazz, Georgetown: December  

November 29, 2024

By Mark Edelman December keeps the music warm and inviting in clubs and concert venues in and around Washington, D.C. Check out these night spots as we swing our way […]