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 […]

June Auction Block
• June 10, 2025

This month’s Auction Block features a fascinating array of items. Pop culture lovers will recognize the “M” from “The Mary Tyler Moore Show.” History buffs will be intrigued by the […]

Downtowner D.C.
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Poker, Blackjack, Bingo Licenses in D.C.’s Future? In her budget for fiscal 2026, D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser has proposed allowing commercial poker, blackjack and bingo in District hotels and restaurants […]

D.C. ArtsWatch
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Georgetown’s Tudor Place Gets Public History Award  Tudor Place Historic House & Garden received the National Council on Public History’s Outstanding Public History Project Award for the Georgetown historic site’s […]

The Room Where It Happened: The 78th Tony Awards Recap
• June 9, 2025

Those who attended the 78th Annual Tony Awards were lucky enough to be in the room where it happened—the 10th anniversary of “Hamilton” and its Broadway debut “mixtape” celebration that […]

A Quarter Century of Chef Geoff’s!
• June 5, 2025

Chef Geoff’s on New Mexico Ave. marked 25 years of “great food, libation, merriment and unforgettable memories” on June 2. After graduating from Georgetown University, Tracy attended the Culinary Institute […]

Weekend Roundup: Pride, Global Rhythms & Gospel Choirs
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World Pride continues this weekend with some of the biggest events of the festival. The Nats host a night OUT, Pride heads to the Wharf, Pride Plays will be performed […]

Weekend Vibes: Fun Things to Check Out May 29-June 1
• May 29, 2025

If you’re living for the weekend, you’ll be excited about this one! It’s officially outdoor movie season; Project GLOW is at the RFK Festival Grounds and there are many WorldPride […]

Weekend Roundup: May 22-26
• May 21, 2025

This long Memorial Day weekend, there are lots of things to do, including the last Washington National Opera show of the season, Jazz in the Garden starting up again at […]

May Downtowner DC: NFL Draft to National Mall, Chinatown Shrinking
• May 19, 2025

Commanders, District Agree on $4-Billion RFK Project  Fresh off the team’s first playoff appearance in five years, the Washington Commanders NFL franchise is planning a new stadium in a mixed-use […]