World Premiere of ‘Grounded’ Opens WNO Season  
• November 2, 2023

It made sense for “Grounded,” a Metropolitan Opera commission, to have its world premiere in Pentagon-adjacent Washington, D.C. Opening in the Kennedy Center Opera House on Oct. 28, the show […]

Weekend Roundup, Nov. 2 – 5
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Can you believe it? We’re officially in November! Lots of activities this weekend, including the Georgetown Wine & Dine at the Four Seasons, the opening of “The Winter’s tale at […]

New Theater J Artistic Director to Speak at Nov. 16 Breakfast  
• October 26, 2023

Hayley Finn, artistic director of Theater J, one of the nation’s leading Jewish theater companies, will be the November speaker in The Georgetowner’s monthly Culture Power Breakfast series. Admission to […]

Celebrate Día de los Muertos in D.C.
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Sugar skulls, Ofrendas, and Marigolds are just a few cultural trademarks of the celebration of Día de los Muertos or “Day of the Dead.” Día de los Muertos is a […]

Weekend Roundup, Oct. 26 – 29
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Happy Halloween weekend! Scary amounts of fun are to be had (Georgetown Heritage Ghost Cruise anyone?) and Day of the Dead celebrations with the National Museum of the American Indian. […]

Weekend Roundup, Oct. 19 – 22
• October 19, 2023

Another busy autumn weekend awaits! We’re welcoming back The National Museum of Women in the Arts, Volta Park’s Fall Festival and Mount Vernon’s Fall Festivals are Saturday, Oak Hill Cemetery […]

Virginia Film Festival Announces 2023 Lineup 
• October 13, 2023

By Trish Foxwell   Entering its 36th year and scheduled for October 25-29, one of the nation’s most prestigious movie showcases, the Virginia Film Festival, associated with the University of Virginia, […]

At the Keegan: ‘The Team Room’ Honors Special Ops Warriors
• October 12, 2023

By Hailey Wharram “The Team Room,” a play written by Bill Raskin, follows a group of Green Berets in the moments immediately preceding and after the devastating events of Sept. […]

Weekend Roundup, Oct. 12 – 15
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We’re back for another fun-filled fall weekend! As the weather turns cooler, get ready for events like the Citizens Association of Georgetown’s annual fall cocktail party, Mrs. Doubtfire at The […]

Weekend Roundup, Oct. 5 – 8
• October 5, 2023

Welcome to October! We have lots on the menu this weekend, including a comedy festival at The Wharf, a new spooky tour from Tudor Place, and Blues Alley is celebrating […]