DowntownerDC
• January 13, 2026

LaMalfa Dies; GOP’s House Margin Reduced Rep. Doug LaMalfa, a California Republican, died on Jan. 6, aged 65. After suffering a medical emergency, he passed away during a surgical procedure. LaMalfa, a fourth-generation rice farmer who served seven terms in Congress, was a […]

Washington National Opera Bids Kennedy Center Adieu
• January 12, 2026

Whether Washington National Opera closes its 70th anniversary season with “West Side Story” or not, the company’s song of the moment is “Somewhere” — better known as “There’s a Place […]

‘The Little Prince’ Highlights Kennedy Center Holiday Shows 
• December 11, 2025

A sold-out fantastical and spirited opera, “The Little Prince,” is a premiere feature of the family-friendly holiday shows that are being performed during the holiday season at the Kennedy Center […]

Weekend Roundup: Holiday Magic Incoming
• December 10, 2025

With just two weeks left until Christmas, there are a multitude of holiday performances and concerts to attend, along with many other weekend events, both festive and non-holiday related. Happy […]

Onstage, Georgetown: December
• December 1, 2025

By Mark Edelman The holiday season sashays on with standard Christmas fare and some new entries on stage this month. Give the gift of theater this Christmas, Hanukkah, Kwanzaa or […]

Weekend Roundup: Thanksgiving Warmth & Holiday Charm
• November 24, 2025

Let Thanksgiving Weekend 2025 commence! Wherever you are, or however you choose to spend it, we hope you have a wonderful holiday. Enjoy these local things to do, including Light […]

Q&A with Principal Conductor of the London Philharmonic Edward Gardner
• November 20, 2025

Conductor Edward Gardner will be leading Tchaikovsky’s popular Symphony No. 5 at the Kennedy Center’s Concert Hall with the National Symphony Orchestra this Thursday, Saturday and Sunday only. The symphony’s […]

Weekend Roundup: A Spooktacular Time!
• October 30, 2025

Happy Halloween! There’s lots to do, from Halloween parties on Capitol Hill and in Navy Yard, an exclusive party at Ned’s Club, celebrating Dia de los Muertos at the Wharf […]

Weekend Roundup: Georgetown’s in Full Fall Mode
• October 16, 2025

There’s a busy weekend ahead! Multiple arts organizations are debuting their 2025-2026 seasons, and Georgetown will be hustling and bustling with the Fall Market, Oak Hill Cemetery Fall Dog Days, […]

Weekend Roundup: Big Laughs
• October 8, 2025

A full weekend of fall fun awaits! There are lots of options this weekend for things to do, including celebrating spooky season at Strathmore, the Mount Vernon Fall Wine Festival, […]