What Juneteenth means to D.C. artists and cultural organizers
Amid the Trump administration's Freedom 250 programming, the celebration of emancipation feels especially loaded.
Heads up: Capital Pride and the summer solstice are all converging with Friday's holiday.
Can peak bloom stay forever? Break out the allergy meds for this weekend’s stacked local events calendar — from birding to fireworks.
Black History celebrations, storytelling events, and creative outlets
Catch a free opera performance, do-si-do into a community square dance, and learn how to create old-fashioned toys.
Skate at the newly reopened rink in Anacostia, catch a nerdy burlesque show, and visit one (or two, or three...) holiday markets.
It's holiday market season, and twinkling lights are going up. Plus: Take a free art class, or preview an immersive performance.
The shutdown continues — but our local arts and culture scene is going strong.
While a short-term D.C. resident attacks Home Rule, here are ways to celebrate the District like a real Washingtonian.
Cool off in a public pool, take to the (open) streets, and catch local comics.
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