Opinion: Why the D.C. Council should pass child support reform
Kids should be receiving their full child support benefits, advocates say. Right now, they're not.
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.
See thousands of orchids, make your own candle, or sit down for a game of checkers.
Valentine's celebrations, a film fest, a free go-go concert, and more.
Valentine's Day celebrations are starting early around D.C. Plus, more Lunar New Year festivities, museum tours, art walks, and shows at Wolf Trap.
Laugh with some of the region's best comics, snag a pass to meet the zoo's new giant pandas, or check out a blues-inspired opera.
Attend a protest, a day of service, or just make crafts and cry.
Listen to hip-hop classics played by the Kennedy String Quartet, attend a booze-free happy hour in honor of Dry January, or celebrate Martin Luther King, Jr.’s legacy at the Anacostia Community Museum.
Listen to jazz, make fun of your job, cook empanadas, and more this weekend.
Holiday markets, indoor ice skating, plays, concerts, and more to do this weekend.
Holiday-themed events abound with markets, parties, light shows, a circus performance, the Gay Men's Chorus, and a photo opp with Krampus.
Holiday festivities, live performances, cultural fests, and more happenings for your weekend.
A hoop dancing performance, tree lighting, holiday markets, and more happenings for this Thanksgiving weekend.
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