Arts
DC Jazz Festival Founder Charlie Fishman, 1942-2024
Weekend Round Up December 19, 2019
December 19, 2019
•The World Squash Cup finals will take place on Saturday and the official lighting of the National Menorah on Sunday (the first night of Hanukkah).
Weekend Round Up December 12, 2019
December 12, 2019
•It’s a weekend of snowmen, candy canes, candles and matchmakers. In Georgetown: a winter solstice concert at Dumbarton Church and the music of Phish (for kids) at Gypsy Sally’s.
Weekend Round Up December 5, 2019
December 5, 2019
•Tonight on Grace Street: the opening party for “Georgetown Glow.” Santa will touch down at College Park Airport on Saturday and he’s due for breakfast in Volta Park on Sunday.
Chinese Tenor to Star in Tchaikovsky Tribute
December 3, 2019
•Accompanied by Russian Chamber Art Society founder and Artistic Director Vera Danchenko-Stern, Fanyong Du will sing 12 art-songs of the more than 100 Tchaikovsky wrote.
Weekend Round Up November 27, 2019
November 27, 2019
•Need a spot for Thanksgiving dinner? Check out the Mansion on O. The day after, you can tuck into a Thanksgiving Leftover Sandwich at Brasserie Liberté.
Folger Director Shares Expansion Plans
November 25, 2019
•To carry out a $50-million expansion, the Folger will close early next year for 18 months to two years, while continuing to offer programs in other venues.
Weekend Round Up November 21, 2019
November 21, 2019
•This weekend: John Leguizamo at the National, Sutton Foster at Wolf Trap and your last chance to catch “Shear Madness” in 2019.
Nevelson Steals the Show at Theater J
November 20, 2019
•Edward Albee’s “Occupant,” in which Susan Rome plays legendary sculptor Louise Nevelson, runs through Dec. 8 at Theater J.
In Ellington Show, Students Respond to Art With Art
November 18, 2019
•“In My Shoes” is on view at the school, 3500 R St. NW, on weekdays from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. through Dec. 14. A $20 donation is suggested.
Weekend Round Up November 14, 2019
November 14, 2019
•Musicians coming to town this weekend include Silkroad, Yonder Mountain String Band and cellist Carter Brey. On Saturday, you can sweat at Union Market then swing-dance at the Torpedo Factory.