Coming to DC on Aug. 3: The Water Lantern Festival
What message are you going to send out onto National Harbor during this year’s Water Lantern Festival? Maybe a message to a lost loved one, or a secret wish for your future. The Water Lantern Festival is so much more than an outdoor celebration with a beautiful lighted spectacle on...
READ ARTICLEMake the Most of Your Patio or Balcony With These Decorating Tips
There’s a reason that patios and balconies are such coveted apartment perks. They make it easy to get some fresh air without leaving the comfort of your own home, and they’re great entertainment spaces during the warmer months. If you really want to get the most out of your patio...
READ ARTICLESee DC From the Water With Tidal Basin Paddle Boats
You’ve probably admired the beauty of the Tidal Basin the last time you visited The Thomas Jefferson Memorial, but now you can do the reverse and see the surrounding sites directly from the water. Take a Tidal Basin Paddle Boat out this summer to leisurely glide along one of DC’s most...
READ ARTICLESave the Date for the Around the World Cultural Food Festival on Aug. 17
If there was ever a time to skip breakfast, this is it. The 2019 Around the World Cultural Food Festival takes place Saturday, August 17 from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m., and includes so much food and fun that the hardest part will be deciding what to have. This year’s participating vendors...
READ ARTICLEExpect French-Inspired Fare at Convivial
“Convivial” is a word that conjures up visions of lively conversation, good friendship, and a celebratory atmosphere. Those are precisely the elements that Cedric Maupillier seeks to channel at his DC restaurant with the same name. The space itself is clean and modern, with gray leather seating, a granite-topped bar,...
READ ARTICLETap Into Your Creative Side at ArtJamz Dupont Studio
You may be familiar with the “sip and paint” trend that’s been sweeping the city over the past few years, and if so, you’ll recognize the basic concept that drives ArtJamz Dupont Studio. However, keep in mind that this place offers much more than your typical sip and paint studio....
READ ARTICLEHow to Plan an Epic Last-Minute Summer Vacation
If you think it’s too late to start planning a summer vacation, think again. If you’re both flexible and efficient, you can still steal off to a far-off (or nearby) destination before Labor Day. Just follow these expert tips to pull off the summer vacay of your dreams. First things...
READ ARTICLESave the Date for The Native Tongue Fest on July 18
Summer’s here, which means it’s festival season, and this year one of DC’s most anticipated celebrations is The Native Tongue Fest on July 18. This unique one-evening-only event celebrates 30 years of hip hop music and Afrocentric beats with performances by legendary artists affiliated with the original Native Tongues collective,...
READ ARTICLEHow to Celebrate July Fourth Near The Residences at Eastern Market
There’s no better place to celebrate the 4th of July than the nation’s capital, and the highlight of the day is always a spectacular fireworks display on the National Mall. This year the show is scheduled to begin at dusk (around 9:10 pm). If you want to be part of...
READ ARTICLESip Your Way Through the Wine, Spirits & Music Festival on June 8th
On Saturday, June 8th the Wine, Spirits & Music Festival will return to the city at Gateway DC for another year of live music and upscale food and drink. From 2 to 11 p.m., the venue will play host to a live DJ, as well as exclusive wine and spirit vendors....
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