Weekend Roundup, Dec. 8 – 11 

December 8, 2022

Another sparkling seasonal weekend awaits! Enjoy musical performances and shows from Cathedral Choral Society, Washington Performing Arts, Washington Revels, Step Afrika, the National Symphony Orchestra and more.  Step Afrika’s Magical […]

Mostly Virtual Arts Round Up, July 23, 2020

July 23, 2020

The zoo gates are opening on Connecticut Avenue and the hangar doors are going up (so to speak) in Chantilly. But don’t put your screens away yet.

Weekend Round Up March 7, 2019

March 7, 2019

Prepare to be smitten, as Charles II was, by Nell Gwynn at the Folger. The show, with Alison Luff playing Nell, closes this weekend.

Weekend Round Up January 31, 2019

January 31, 2019

This weekend at the Kennedy Center, American Ballet Theatre is in town to perform “Harlequinade.” Friday is International Gruit Day, Saturday is Groundhog Day and you know what Sunday is.

Weekend Round Up December 20, 2018

December 20, 2018

Handel’s “Messiah” is at the Kennedy Center this weekend (sing-along version on Sunday), “A Christmas Messe” is at the Folger and “Madeline’s Christmas” is in Falls Church.

Washington Revels to Party Like It’s 1599

December 6, 2018

More than 10,000 people attend “The Christmas Revels,” the nonprofit organization’s annual pageant at George Washington University’s Lisner Auditorium.

LAST CHANCE: Thursday’s Breakfast With Revels Heads

November 6, 2018

Washington Revels Artistic Director Roberta Gasbarre and Executive Director Greg Lewis will speak at the George Town Club on Nov. 8. RSVP to richard@georgetowner.com.

Weekend Round Up August 30, 2018

August 30, 2018

Labor Day weekend is also the weekend of the National Book Festival, taking place on Saturday. Feel like marching on Labor Day? Give your white clothes a wash and sign up for the Washington Revels’ parade.

Weekend Round Up June 14, 2018

June 14, 2018

Is your dad into dragon boats, daguerreotypes or Die Mannschaft? If so, have we got a Father’s Day Weekend idea (and others) for you …

Weekend Round Up January 11, 2018

January 11, 2018

Tributes to Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. this weekend lead up to Monday’s Peace Walk and Parade and the “Let Freedom Ring” performance at the Kennedy Center.