Fall Visual Arts Preview

September 13, 2023

Cushner   American University Museum   Through Dec. 10   One of six fall exhibitions at the American University Museum at the Katzen Center, “Cushner” displays 34 examples of current work — from […]

Fall Performing Arts Preview


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 […]

DC Jazz Festival, Aug. 30 – Sept 3: Here’s The Lineup

August 28, 2023

In two days, one of the most anticipated events of the season in Washington begins its five-day run. The DC JazzFest is celebrating 19 years bringing the joy of music […]

ArtsWatch: Architect Selected for Bezos Learning Center; Phillips Collection Acquisitions

August 17, 2023

This month’s ArtsWatch includes a generous donation to the Smithsonian American Art Museum, an architect selected for the new Bezos Learning Center on the National Mall and an official reopening […]

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 […]

‘Frank Stewart’s Nexus: An American Photographer’s Journey’ at the Phillips

June 22, 2023

“Frank Stewart’s Nexus: An American Photographer’s Journey, 1960s to the Present” (through Sept. 3 at the Phillips Collection) is an energetic exciting experience, one that’s most enjoyable in its exploration […]

Weekend Roundup, June 8 – 11

June 8, 2023

This article was updated at 9 p.m., June 8. Another weekend is upon us with lots to do! Celebrate Burleith’s Centennial with a picnic, join the Capital Pride Parade, delight […]

Mother’s Day Weekend Roundup, May 11 – 14 

May 11, 2023

It’s spring in Georgetown and if you want flowers and gardens, we’ve got flowers and gardens! Plus, so many primo weekend events all over town. However you chose to spend your […]

Valentine’s Weekend Roundup, Feb. 9 – 12

February 9, 2023

Happy Valentine’s weekend! However you choose to spend it, we hope you enjoy doing something sweet —  and something you love. We have lots of activities including Washington Performing Arts […]

2023 Spring Visual Arts Preview  

February 8, 2023

Pour, Tear, Carve   The Phillips Collection   March 18 to May 14     “Pour, Tear, Carve” explores the role that materials and application in art can play in evoking personal memories, conveying […]