Downtown Observer
A Conversation with the Chief Retail Officer for the White House Historical Association Luci Shanahan
July Auction Block: Harry Winston, Babe Ruth & Cabaret
• July 28, 2025
This month’s group of noteworthy auction lots includes a portrait daguerreotype, a 1915 Red Sox postcard on which Babe Ruth appears, a platinum-and-diamond bracelet from Harry Winston, an original rendering […]
Weekend Roundup: Sunshine & City Strolls
• July 23, 2025
We’re back for another weekend of summer fun in the District. Enjoy Alley Fest at Blagden Alley, Strathmore’s Live from the Lawn series, Sesame Street the Musical at the Kennedy […]
Weekend Roundup: Tennis, Anyone?
• July 17, 2025
We’re officially in mid-summer, and with it, a quiet and peaceful end to the month. Enjoy the Mubadala CITI DC Open, play some chess at the Georgetown Neighborhood Library and […]
DowntownerDC
• July 14, 2025
Ben’s Chili Bowl on U St. Closes for 4 Months The original Ben’s Chili Bowl, 1213 U St. NW, founded in 1958 by Virginia Ali and her late husband Ben, […]
Weekend Roundup: FIFA Thrills and Wizarding Spells
• July 9, 2025
Happy weekend! Check out Harry Potter and the Cursed Child at the National Theatre, see the FIFA World Cup Championship at CUT Above and tonight don’t miss the Embassy Chef […]
Weekend Roundup: Festivals and Fireworks Await
• July 2, 2025
July 4 weekend is finally here. There are plenty of things to do, including barbecues, outdoor movies, a new exhibit at the National Building Museum and the Smithsonian Folklife Festival […]
Weekend Roundup: Day of Archaeology, Anyone?
• June 26, 2025
The heat promises to break (just a bit!) this weekend, so why not get out and about and enjoy? Here are some events and things to do on this perfect […]
Multi-Platinum Artist James Arthur To Take Wolf Trap Stage
• June 24, 2025
Multi-platinum recording artist James Arthur is stopping by Wolf Trap July 2 for a concert of his hits like “Say You Won’t Let Go” and “Rewrite the Stars” from The […]
Weekend Roundup: Nelly & The Nats, Last Chance to Catch ‘Forever Fearless’
• June 12, 2025
Another weekend awaits with plenty to do! Check out a community-driven performance at Folger, see Nelly after the Nats game Friday and don’t miss the last chance to see the […]
Dads & Grads
• June 11, 2025
If you’ve noticed more and more fathers in Georgetown with strollers, or simply walking with their young children, you’re right. Sarah Blaffer Hrdy, author of “Father Time,” observes: “As mother-centered […]
