Washington Ballet’s Edwaard Liang to Speak at May 16 Breakfast

April 25, 2024

Choreographer Edwaard Liang, who became the Washington Ballet’s fourth artistic director last fall, will be the featured speaker at The Georgetowner’s May 16 cultural breakfast. Admission to the event, at […]

Social Scene: Your Guide to the 2024 White House Correspondents’ Dinner Weekend

April 24, 2024

Washington’s biggest social weekend of the year is upon us. In honor of the annual White House Correspondents’ Dinner, here are all the parties and gatherings in town Thursday through […]

Weekend Roundup, April 25 through April 28


Happy White House Correspondents’ Dinner Weekend! In addition to those events, there is plenty more to do including a new exhibit and ballet at The National Portrait Gallery, Mount Vernon’s […]

On Broadway, Georgetown: What’s New and What’s Hot


By Mark Edelman Headed to the Big Apple in the next few weeks? Here’s a rundown of the season’s new shows on Broadway. These titles stood out for me on […]

Onstage, Georgetown: Getting Hot for Plays, Musicals


By Mark Edelman Summer is on its way. Before it gets too hot in Washington, buy your tickets (and air-conditioned comfort) to these plays and musicals around town. AMM(I)GONE    […]

Review: ‘The Tortured Poets Department’ Is Swift at Her Most Grown Up, Mature Sound

April 22, 2024

Taylor Swift has done it again. “The Tortured Poets Department,” was originally supposed to be one album and in typical Swift fashion, she dropped a double “anthology” with 31 songs. […]

Patrons’ Party Attracts the Best of Georgetown

April 18, 2024

As usual, it was the place to be: the annual Patrons’ Party for the Georgetown House Tour. The April 17 party at Dumbarton House would have made first lady Dolley […]

Must-Attend Spring 2024 Balls, Events and Galas


We are in prime spring events, balls and gala season. See below for all the must-attend events this week through June! APRIL Friday, April 19 Junior League of Washington’s Art […]

Weekend Roundup, April 18 – 21

April 17, 2024

Welcome to Georgetown House Tour weekend! Don’t miss the must-see event on Saturday, and if you’re up for more events, there is plenty to do. Mount Vernon is hosting an […]

The 2024 Leukemia Ball at the Washington Convention Center

April 11, 2024

The VIP reception at Saturday’s Leukemia Ball at the Washington Convention Center. This year’s Ball raised over $2 million to combat blood-related cancers. Photos by: Naz Atabaki