Kennedy Center Closing for Two Years for Renovations
• February 2, 2026

President Trump has announced that the Kennedy Center will close for two years for what he calls “construction, revitalization and complete rebuilding” on July 4. Trump shared the news on […]

Weekend Roundup: Get a Clue at the National Theatre
• January 27, 2026

We’re rounding out January with lots to do from the National Theatre to National Portrait Gallery and more. Get out and about to a cozy indoor location for some winter […]

Weekend Roundup: Folger’s 4th Reading Room Festival Takes Center Stage
• January 21, 2026

Weekend plans may get thwarted by an incoming snowstorm, so it’s advised to call or check ahead before attending any of these events. Stay warm! Next Up on NSO’s Music […]

2026 Winter Restaurant Week in Georgetown Preview
• January 14, 2026

Winter Restaurant Week in D.C. runs from January 19 through 25. Enjoy prix-fixe menus for brunch, lunch, dinner (or all three!) at these 10 Georgetown restaurants. Want to see more? […]

Weekend Roundup: MLK Weekend Packed With Music, Theater & Ways to Give Back
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We are over halfway through January already! Celebrate the legacy of service this Martin Luther King, Jr. Day and make a difference in your community. There’s also new exhibits at […]

GU Appoints New Government Relations VP  
• January 13, 2026

Georgetown University has hired Adrea Turner as the university’s new vice president for government relations and community engagement. Turner began in the position on Jan. 5.    Beginning in 2024, Turner was chief of staff in D.C.’s Office of the Deputy Mayor […]

January Auction Block  
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We begin 2026 with the following auction highlights: a first edition of Louisa May Alcott’s “Little Women” in two volumes, a Tiffany “Venetian” table lamp, a gold bracelet from Diné artist Jesse Monongya, a Basquiat work on paper and a Gandharan terracotta.     Doyle   A Scarce First Issue Set of ‘Little […]

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LaMalfa Dies; GOP’s House Margin Reduced Rep. Doug LaMalfa, a California Republican, died on Jan. 6, aged 65. After suffering a medical emergency, he passed away during a surgical procedure. LaMalfa, a fourth-generation rice farmer who served seven terms in Congress, was a […]

Shakespeare Still Slays at the 83rd Golden Globes
• January 12, 2026

The 83rd Annual Golden Globe Awards kicked off this year’s awards show season with a laid-back telecast hosted by comedian Nikki Glaser, who returned for a second year. The show […]

Weekend Roundup: Balloons, Portraits and Winter Fun
• January 8, 2026

Congrats, you made it through the first week of the year! Why not celebrate with some weekend fun at Imagination Stage with “Balloonacy,” or see the 2025 Portrait of a […]