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Pepco has faced increasing scrutiny over expensive customer bills in recent months. A new ruling could have a lasting impact on how the utility calculates its rates.
Every Thursday, we independently curate a mix of weekend events happening around the city. Have an event you’d like us to consider for this roundup? Send it to our team at 51st.news/submit-events.
From hands-on workshops to festive celebrations, there’s a little something for everyone ready to welcome spring.
Black History celebrations, storytelling events, and creative outlets
A free film festival, an underground garage racing tournament, and a Mardi Gras Shabbat await.
We've got a rare trifecta: a Saturday Valentine’s Day, early Mardi Gras and Lunar New Year celebrations, and (for the lucky among us) three days off.
Warm up with a Heated Rivalry-inspired dance party, take in theater performances filled with ghosts and vampires, and start making plans for your spring garden.
Catch a free opera performance, do-si-do into a community square dance, and learn how to create old-fashioned toys.
Root yourself in community this weekend — from trash cleanups and a teach-in to a rock rave or jazz jam.
You may be tempted to stay home and curl up under a blanket this weekend. But that would be a mistake when D.C. is alive — from a comedy show and clothing swap to hip-hop meditation.
Skate at the newly reopened rink in Anacostia, catch a nerdy burlesque show, and visit one (or two, or three...) holiday markets.
Hunting for gifts and community — or a good story to tell your family later this month? We’ve got you covered.
Stay warm indoors with art shows and classical music concerts, or brave the cold for a cleanup of Rock Creek Park and even a fireworks show.
There are plenty of things to do if you're in town over the long holiday weekend.
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