Multi-Platinum Artist James Arthur To Take Wolf Trap Stage

June 24, 2025

Multi-platinum recording artist James Arthur is stopping by Wolf Trap July 2 for a concert of his hits like “Say You Won’t Let Go” and “Rewrite the Stars” from The […]

Juneteenth Celebrated with a Night of Music at Blues Alley


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 […]

Jewish Museum Puts the J in LGBTQ

June 18, 2025

Pride Month Pop Quiz: Name three LGBTQ historical figures (a) with a connection to Washington, D.C., and (b) who were or are Jewish. Larry Kramer, Wilson High ’53 — author […]

Weekend Roundup: June 18-22


This weekend, we celebrate Juneteenth, which is tomorrow. Friday through Sunday, check out the Giant National Capital Barbecue Battle, the RalRose Rum & Rosé Fundraiser and don’t miss ‘Twelfth Night’ […]

Editorial: Curiouser and Curiouser 

June 10, 2025

“Are their heads off?” shouted the Queen.   “Their heads are gone, if it please your Majesty!” the soldiers shouted in reply.  “That’s right!” shouted the Queen.  Here in Don-derland, the […]

The Washington Ballet Announces 2nd Season Under Liang

June 9, 2025

“Dense with moments for the cast to shine in everything from solos to groups sections, if you were to offer up just one ballet to exemplify the breadth and beauty […]

A Confluence of Art and Dance in Kalorama 

June 5, 2025

An Art Salon at the Home of Artist Kelly Dinglasan Minton  A star-studded art salon was hosted on May 29 by visual artist Kelly Dinglasan Minton and her husband Joel […]

June Onstage, Georgetown


By Mark Edelman June, as Oscar Hammerstein put it, is busting out all over. As the temperatures climb, why not spend a cool summer night at one of these great […]

GALA Theatre Artistic Director to Speak at June 19 Breakfast

June 2, 2025

On Thursday, June 19, The Georgetowner’s Cultural Leadership Breakfast Series will present a talk by playwright Gustavo Ott, artistic director of GALA Hispanic Theatre. Admission to the event, at 1310 […]

Last Chance: ‘Akira Kurosawa Explains…’ at Woolly Mammoth

May 27, 2025

As one waits, seated, for Woolly Mammoth Theatre Company’s world-premiere production of “Akira Kurosawa Explains His Movies and Yogurt (With Live & Active Cultures!)” to begin, stills from Kurosawa films […]