Weekend Roundup: May 23 through May 27

May 23, 2024

It’s a holiday weekend, and while we kick off summer 2024, don’t forget to honor those in our military for their sacrifices. Happy Memorial Day weekend to all! Check out […]

Onstage, Georgetown: June’s Cool Entertainments


By Mark Edelman Now that summer’s almost here, why not enjoy these plays and musicals in air-conditioned comfort (except for Wolf Trap, of course, which offers its own natural pleasures). […]

CAG Concert Packs Rose Park — With Kids

May 20, 2024

The Citizens Association of Georgetown hosted its biannual Concerts in the Park on Sunday, May 19, at Rose Park. Based on food vendor sales, there were an estimated 300 residents […]

Crime Report: Car Break-ins, Officer-involved Shooting, Rock Creek Accident


By Mark Martinkov Car Break-in on the 3100 Block of N St.  On May 18, at approximately 11:25 p.m., two individuals were captured on video casing cars on N Street […]

Real Estate-Featured Property: 1314 28th St. NW


Another historical home has hit the real estate market. This time, author, journalist and professor Walter Isaacson’s townhome has hit the market. Many may know Isaacson for his biographies on […]

Stunning ‘Metamorphoses’ Uses Vignettes of Change for Potent Storytelling

May 16, 2024

By Hailey Wharram Everything begins with a sound like maracas. A masked figure shakes her bracelets, while gliding wordlessly through the audience’s central aisle. Adorned in a magnificent straw skirt […]

Congratulations, Graduates! Guide to 2024 Local Commencements


We’re tipping our graduation caps to the class of 2024! Here are the highlights from commencements from local universities, with Georgetown and George Washington University’s taking place this weekend. Georgetown […]

Weekend Roundup: May 16 through 19


Happy (almost) Friday! Spring is winding down and summer is almost here. Don’t miss Mount Vernon’s annual Spring Wine Festival and Sunset Tour, the Citizens Association of Georgetown’s Concert in […]

Social Scene: Ball for the Mall 2024

May 15, 2024

The 2024 Ball for the Mall featured History, Heroes & Hope Awardees musician Dave Grohl, the Mellon Foundation, and playwright and director George C. Wolfe. It also celebrated a mission with […]

Weekend Roundup: May 9 through May 12

May 8, 2024

From film festivals to new productions of old favorites like Turandot, there is something for everyone this weekend. Also, don’t forget to call mom—or take her to Mount Vernon’s Mother’s […]