Experience All Kinds of Art at the By the People Festival From June 15 to June 23
The By the People Festival does things differently, all in the name of art. For one thing, it takes place across a variety of local venues and “hubs,” including one that moves around the city. This floating hub will meander down the Anacostia River, starting in Georgetown, making a pit...
READ ARTICLEEnjoy Live Music and Much More at the Smithsonian Folklife Festival on June 29th and 30th
This year, the annual Smithsonian Folklife Festival will pay homage to the cultural contributions made by musicians over the years. Over the course of June 29th and 30th, you’ll learn all about the history of music and the power it holds to create change. In fact, the festivities kick off...
READ ARTICLESing Along to Patriotic Tunes at the National Memorial Day Choral Festival at JFK Center on May 26th
Memorial Day presents the opportunity to honor and remember the brave men and women who have given their lives in the name of American freedom. There are lots of different ways that you can do this, but you have a greater abundance of options living in Washington, D.C. One of...
READ ARTICLEDon’t Miss the Spring Wine Festival & Sunset Tour at Mount Vernon, May 17 – May 19
Even if you’ve already visited and toured Mount Vernon, wine lovers will want to return for their most popular event of the year. The Spring Wine Festival & Sunset Tour is your opportunity to stretch out on the lawn, enjoy live entertainment, and take tours of the property with a special...
READ ARTICLEEveryone’s Favorite Season Kicks Off at Summerfest DC on June 8
After a long winter, summer is coming — and with it comes Summerfest DC. This annual celebration of warm weather in the nation’s capital takes place on Saturday, June 8 from 12:30 p.m. to 8 p.m., and it promises a full day of live music, craft brews, local wines and tasty...
READ ARTICLEExplore DC in a New Way With Concierge Tours
When you live in an incredible city like Washington, DC, it’s sometimes fun to play tourist at home. Whether you’ve lived here your entire life, have just moved to town, or have visitors coming to experience the city, Concierge Tours is a dependable local organization that can help open your...
READ ARTICLEExplore the Outdoors at Rock Creek Park Nature Center
Created by an act of Congress in 1890 and administered by the National Park Service, Rock Creek Park in Northwest DC is one of the nation’s great urban parks. Along the park’s western edge you’ll find the Nature Center, which not only serves as a visitor center, but also does educational...
READ ARTICLE10 Ways to Refresh Your Apartment in DC for Spring
Spring is a season of renewal and rejuvenation, so it’s a great time to apply these concepts to your home at The Residences at Eastern Market. You likely already have some ideas about spring cleaning, but there are lots of other ways that you can refresh your apartment just in...
READ ARTICLECelebrate Female Creators at “Power in My Hand: Women Poets, Women Artists, and Social Change”
The Betty Boyd Dettre Library and Research Center plays host to art and literature created by and dedicated to powerful women throughout history. It regularly displays collections of sketches, photos, books, and other masterpieces in special exhibits. Currently, you can check out Power in My Hand: Women Poets, Women Artists,...
READ ARTICLECheck Out the Healthy Food and Live Music at Busboys and Poets
Busboys and Poets is the kind of restaurant and cafe that you might expect to find in Greenwich Village in the 1960s: it has live music, local art, poetry readings and other cultural happenings, all surrounding a conscious restaurant and coffee shop. If you’re looking for a place to get...
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