Arts
DC Jazz Festival Founder Charlie Fishman, 1942-2024
LAST CHANCE: This Thursday’s Breakfast With Molly Smith
June 9, 2019
•Smith, artistic director of Arena Stage since 1998, will speak at Georgetown Media Group’s June 13 Cultural Leadership Breakfast at 1310 Kitchen & Bar. RSVP to richard@georgetowner.com.
Weekend Round Up June 6, 2019
June 6, 2019
•The 2019 Capital Pride Parade steps off from 21st and P Streets at 4:30 p.m. on Saturday. Also this Saturday: Pride on the Pier at the Wharf and CultureFest DMV at National Harbor.
Weekend Round Up May 30, 2019
May 30, 2019
•On Saturday: mandolinist Chris Thile’s “Live from Here” will broadcast from Wolf Trap and balalaikas will ring out in Rockville.
Bunch Named 14th Smithsonian Secretary
May 28, 2019
•The first African American secretary, Bunch is also the first former director of a Smithsonian museum to occupy the top spot since ornithologist Alexander Wetmore.
Weekend Round Up May 23, 2019
May 23, 2019
•Looking to become one with nature? Volunteer at Kenilworth Aquatic Gardens on Saturday morning, then sketch mindfully in the Kreeger sculpture garden that afternoon.
Weekend Round Up May 16, 2019
May 16, 2019
•On Sunday, canal mules Dolly and Eva will munch hay in Fish Market Square, vintage cars will gleam on King Street and bands will play on porches in Southeast D.C.
Strathmore’s New CEO in the Spotlight
May 13, 2019
•Monica Jeffries Hazangeles spoke at Georgetown Media Group’s May 9 Cultural Leadership Breakfast, held at 1310 Kitchen & Bar by Jenn Crovato.
Weekend Round Up May 9, 2019
May 9, 2019
•Don’t forget: Sunday is Mother’s Day, with flower-forward workshops at Milk Bar, the Lemon Collective and the Farm at 55 M Street.
LAST CHANCE: Strathmore CEO to Speak This Thursday
May 6, 2019
•Strathmore President and CEO Monica Jeffries Hazangeles will speak at Georgetown Media Group’s May 9 Cultural Leadership Breakfast at 1310 Kitchen & Bar. RSVP to richard@georgetowner.com.
Weekend Round Up May 2, 2019
May 2, 2019
•This weekend’s performances include Bach oratorios, a Charlie Parker tribute and a contemporary dance piece at the National Portrait Gallery.