Weekend Round Up July 18, 2019

July 18, 2019

Saturday is the annual Day of Archaeology Festival and National Geographic Family Day. Meanwhile, Capital Fringe is carrying on through July 28 in Southwest.

Copeland Brings Art and Diversity to ‘Swan Lake’ at Wolf Trap

July 15, 2019

The moment she fluttered on the stage, the crowd erupted in applause, a rare occurrence at a ballet. Indeed, not many ballerinas are recognizable, but at Wolf Trap last weekend, […]

Capital Fringe Is in Full Swing

July 11, 2019

This year’s festival fairly sings with ideas about what it’s like to be a young, old, female, male, transgender, serious or silly human being today in a world that we made ourselves, in our dreams and schemes and in our ballot box.        

Weekend Round Up July 11, 2019


Capital Fringe shows are popping up all over Southwest and you can pop a cork for Bastille Day at several locations, including the Perry Belmont House.

Weekend Round Up July 3, 2019

July 3, 2019

As ever, the Fourth of July will be celebrated in D.C. with a parade and “A Capitol Fourth.” You can also mark the nation’s 243rd birthday at the National Archives and the Rooftop at the Graham Georgetown.

Folklife Festival Showcases ‘The Social Power of Music’ (photos)

July 1, 2019

What might have been missing in size did not lack for scope and energy. For those diehard fans able to brave the bright sun and 90-degree temperatures, this year’s festival was still a musical feast.

Weekend Round Up June 27, 2019

June 27, 2019

Shoppers can loosen up for the District Warehouse Sale on Saturday with a little morning tai chi in Chinatown. This year’s Smithsonian Folklife Festival is Saturday and Sunday on the National Mall.

Weekend Round Up June 20, 2019

June 20, 2019

The Smithsonian museums will be open until midnight on Saturday as part of the By The People festival. Check out the Bolivian dancing at the National Museum of the American Indian, followed by a dance party.

Smith: Now Is the Best Time to Be Making Theater

June 17, 2019

Molly Smith, who spoke in Georgetown on June 13, has done a lot and seen a lot at Arena, taken risks and chances, staged plays that excited, puzzled, outraged and engaged audiences from the start.

Solstice-Timed Season for Chamber Dance Project


Featuring two world premieres, the four-performance season, the company’s sixth in Washington, D.C., will take place June 20 to 22 at Sidney Harman Hall.