Spring Performing Arts  Preview
• February 14, 2024

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 […]

ArtsWatch: New Directors at Washington Ballet, Planet Word and GALA Hispanic
• January 4, 2024

The National Building Museum Announces 2023 Vincent Scully Prize Recipient  Artist and social innovator Theaster Gates was awarded The National Building Museum’s annual Vincent Scully Prize in November. The prize, […]

Weekend Roundup, Nov. 16 – 19
• November 16, 2023

We’re at the last weekend before Thanksgiving and the bustling holiday season. This week, check out a new exhibit at the National Museum of Asian Art, a community day at […]

A Bouquet of Ballets for the Bard
• November 9, 2023

On Oct. 26 to 29, the Washington Ballet showed off its versatility in a program at the Warner Theatre called “Such Sweet Thunder: An Evening Inspired by William Shakespeare.” Part […]

Family-Friendly Holiday 2023 Events 
• November 8, 2023

If you’re wondering where to take the family for the best holiday events of the season, look no further than these options. Have a jolly holiday!  The District’s Holiday Boat […]

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 […]

Spring Gala Guide  
• March 8, 2023

Compiled by Kate Oczypok Spring is fast approaching! Prepare for Washington’s blooming social season with this gala guide featuring the parties, celebrations and events from March through June.      MARCH  […]

Weekend Round Up, Nov. 10 – 13
• November 10, 2022

Get out and about this weekend with plenty to do from a sneak peek of The Nutcracker, a tribute to Joni Mitchell and Leonard Cohen, new exhibits at The Phillips […]

Kids Korner: Preparing for The Nutcracker 
• November 9, 2022

By Ellie AuKamp (2nd grade) and Eleanor Assey (3rd grade)  In the following interview, second-grader Ellie interviews third-grader Eleanor about preparing for the Washington Ballet’s Nutcracker performance this year.  An […]

Washington Ballet’s Artistic Director to Step Down at End of Season
• October 21, 2022

The Washington Ballet’s Julie Kent will end her tenure as artistic director at the completion of the 2022-2023 season. She has accepted a new role as co-artistic director of the […]