Downtowner News: Metro Ridership Up, D.C. Gov’t In!

July 12, 2021

D.C. Government Employees Back in Office  As of today, D.C. Government employees are back in their offices. They’ll be greeted with lots of welcome back perks including free food, Pilates classes and festive […]

Our Next Issue: July 14

July 8, 2021

Georgetown’s history is rich and varied, and what better way to see our way forward than by taking a look back? With the July 14 issue, we’ll be launching a […]

Weekend Round Up: 7/8 – 7/11


It feels like we just came off the long Fourth of July weekend, doesn’t it? Good thing another weekend is on the horizon! This week, check out a collaborative art […]

Fourth of July Weekend Round Up: July 1 – July 5

July 1, 2021

Happy Fourth of July! There’s an explosion of events this weekend, from fireworks to the Budweiser Clydesdales coming to town and lots more. Don’t forget, Metro will run from 8 […]

‘Crazy Golf’ Swingers Club Comes to Dupont Circle

June 24, 2021

A new 21+ club with a cheeky name has made its way across the pond from London. Swingers calls itself a “competitive socializing entertainment concept,” and its first location opened […]

Weekend Round Up: June 24-27


This weekend, we’re excited for the virtual Smithsonian Folklife Festival. An online poetry reading from one of DC Public Library’s own and the Hong Kong Film Festival at the National […]

Downtowner News: Nats, Amtrak Back; Contact Tracing Ends; Full Fall for DCPS

June 21, 2021

Amtrak Restores Service on Long-Distance Routes   Amtrak has restored its long-distance routes after reducing service due to the global pandemic last year. As of last week, its trains resumed carrying passengers on routes like the Crescent, that serves […]

Weekend Round Up: June 17 – 20

June 17, 2021

There are lots of options for things to do this weekend. The Kennedy Center is celebrating World Refugee Day, Shop Made in DC is moving to Georgetown and Georgetown GLOW […]

The Washington Ballet Kicks Off 45th Season   

June 16, 2021

Dry clean those dresses and suits, gowns and tuxedos — the D.C. social scene is back! The Washington Ballet kicked off its 45th season post-Covid with its annual gala on […]

Vice President, Second Gentleman Surprise at Pride Rally 

June 14, 2021

Vice President Kamala Harris and second gentleman Douglas Emhoff surprised Capital Pride Walk and Rally marchers Saturday, joining them for about a block of their journey to Freedom Plaza on […]