In Country: Virginia’s Hotel Petersburg to Reopen Next Month 

November 13, 2024

After decades of dormancy in the wake of a destructive 1969 fire, the historic Hotel Petersburg, located at 20 West Tabb St. in Petersburg, Virginia, will reopen as part of […]

Georgetown Rangila’s 30th Anniversary Show, Nov. 22-23  


 On Nov. 22 and 23, the nation’s largest charity dance showcase will return to Georgetown University’s Gaston Hall for its monumental 30th anniversary.    A South Asian performing arts showcase, Georgetown […]

November-December 2024 Community Calendar  

November 11, 2024

Winter Safety Preparedness with DCHSEMA and CAG Public Safety   Thursday, Nov. 14   A free safety preparedness seminar, presented by the District’s Homeland Security and Emergency Management Agency and the Citizens […]

Raymond O. Caldwell Reimagines ‘Romeo and Juliet’ at Folger Theatre

October 17, 2024

For the first show in Folger Theatre’s ‘Whose Democracy?’ season, director Raymond O. Caldwell refreshes “Romeo and Juliet” for a D.C. audience by transposing the Montague-Capulet feud onto our country’s […]

Kennedy Center’s ‘25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee’ Is Sweet As Honey

October 15, 2024

William Finn’s Tony Award–winning musical “The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee” is spellbinding crowds at the Kennedy Center until Oct. 20. Directed by “Kimberly Akimbo” alumnus Danny Mefford, the […]

The Georgetowner’s 70th Anniversary Cover Stars: Image Energy & Portrait Power

, , , October 9, 2024

We can’t tell you how many times we’ve been asked: “When will I be on the cover of The Georgetowner?” It’s a good question.   For decades now, this newspaper has […]

At the Kennedy Center: Broadway’s ‘Spelling Bee’ is Generating Buzz  


  With a cast jam-packed with stars from the stage and silver screen alike, the Kennedy Center’s upcoming production of “The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee” is already generating considerable […]

Celebrate International Coffee Day Oct. 1: A Beginner’s Guide to Georgetown Java

September 30, 2024

That’s that Georgetown Espresso! Peppered with a myriad of cafes both on and around Wisconsin Avenue, the Georgetown neighborhood is a caffeine lover’s dream. Therefore, in celebration of October 1 […]

September & October 2024 Community Calendar

September 11, 2024

Virtual Meeting: Southern Ave. SE Project  Tuesday, Sept. 17   The District Department of Transportation will host a public virtual meeting from 6:30 to 8 p.m. to discuss plans to redesign […]

Art All Night Returns to Georgetown


 Art lovers and night owls rejoice! In 2024, Art All Night is back and better than ever.   Presented by Mayor Muriel Bowser, Art All Night is an annual creative extravaganza […]