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 […]

WNO’s ‘Aida’: Impossible Tale of Love v. Loyalty
• October 27, 2025

Beginning its 70th-anniversary season, the Washington National Opera unveiled quite the anniversary gift after playing “The Star-Spangled Banner” for the Opera House audience on Oct. 24. It is Verdi’s “Aida,” […]

Tiger, Tiger: 2 Shows at the Kennedy Center
• December 12, 2024

Last year, after Nikita could not conceive, she underwent artificial insemination. Alas, no luck. The National Zoo is still hoping for tiger cubs, but not from Nikita, who has pretty […]

Weekend Roundup: May 9 through May 12
• May 8, 2024

From film festivals to new productions of old favorites like Turandot, there is something for everyone this weekend. Also, don’t forget to call mom—or take her to Mount Vernon’s Mother’s […]

Must-Attend Spring 2024 Balls, Events and Galas
• April 18, 2024

We are in prime spring events, balls and gala season. See below for all the must-attend events this week through June! APRIL Friday, April 19 Junior League of Washington’s Art […]

Opera Gala Celebrates ‘La Bohème’ 
• May 18, 2023

The Washington National Opera held its annual gala on May 12 to 13, with an evening of embassy dinners throughout Washington, D.C., a pre-performance cocktail reception, a performance of Puccini’s […]

2022 Spring Gala Guide  
• March 9, 2022

MARCH   Thursday March 10   N St. Village Gala   5:30-9 p.m., Marriott Marquis, 901 Massachusetts Ave. NW   Attend the gala and auction to hear stories of hope and triumph from N […]