Canal Day: Good, Old-Fashioned Fun at the Grand Old Ditch
• October 23, 2025

The first-ever Canal Day gathered family and friends on a perfect Sunday, Oct. 19, to recognize one of Georgetown’s crown jewels — the Chesapeake & Ohio Canal, an engineering marvel […]

Social Scene: A Night of Glamour & Giving at NewsBash
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By Kalyn Tippett Founded in 2009 by Washington-area anchorwomen, NewsBash has become a beloved annual tradition that blends philanthropy, local media and community spirit. This year’s event, often described as […]

Social Scene: Anchor Fund Raises Over $300,000 in Record-Breaking Night
• October 22, 2025

By Victoria Michael It was an extraordinary evening of compassion and impact as supporters gathered at Georgetown’s historic City Tavern Club for the Anchor Fund’s annual benefit. This record-breaking night raised more than $300,000 […]

Weekend Roundup: Fall Festivals, Frights & Fun
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Another busy weekend awaits! There’s lots of spooky season fun and the annual BellRinger Bike Ride, along with St. John’s Preschool’s Book Fair. Catch ‘Twilight in Concert’ at National Theatre […]

Humane Rescue Alliance Marks 155 Years at Annual Bark Ball 
• October 16, 2025

By Victoria Michael The Humane Rescue Alliance (HRA) hosted its 38th Annual Bark Ball on Saturday, September 27, 2025, at the Washington Hilton, drawing hundreds of supporters and their canine […]

Weekend Roundup: Georgetown’s in Full Fall Mode
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There’s a busy weekend ahead! Multiple arts organizations are debuting their 2025-2026 seasons, and Georgetown will be hustling and bustling with the Fall Market, Oak Hill Cemetery Fall Dog Days, […]

Weekend Roundup: Big Laughs
• October 8, 2025

A full weekend of fall fun awaits! There are lots of options this weekend for things to do, including celebrating spooky season at Strathmore, the Mount Vernon Fall Wine Festival, […]

Culture Capital 
• October 7, 2025

 67 Arts Leaders and Counting: The Georgetowner’s Cultural Leadership Breakfast Series  “To me, this is the most challenging time to be making theater in the country. It’s the absolutely best […]

Prost & Pups: Oktoberfest at The Wharf Returns
• October 6, 2025

By Mia Pech The annual Oktoberfest at The Wharf returned to Washington, D.C last Saturday, celebrating the spirit of Munich at the Wharf. Alongside the fan-favorite Wiener 500 Dachshund Dash, […]

Social Scene: Paws and Pizzazz—The Bark Ball Celebrates 38 Years
• October 1, 2025

The 38th Annual Bark Ball took place September 27 at the Washington Hilton. The event celebrated 155 years of the Humane Rescue Alliance through the decades. Guests and their pets […]