“Anastasia” at JFK Center for Performing Arts, Now Through November 25
From now through November 26, the historic JFK Center for Performing Arts is home to the new musical Anastasia. Produced by the creators of the Tony Award-winning smash hit Ragtime, this family-friendly story (inspired by the much-loved animated film) is slated for nightly shows and weekend matinees during its Washington...
READ ARTICLEExplore the Art of the Self Portrait With “Eye to I: Self-Portraits from 1900 to Today” at the National Portrait Gallery
What would your favorite social media platform be without the all-important selfie? Take a look back at the history of self portraiture in our country with the National Portrait Gallery’s latest exhibition, Eye to I: Self-Portraits from 1900 to Today. Over 75 artists have contributed works to this new opening,...
READ ARTICLEExplore the History of Flight at the National Air and Space Museum
The National Air and Space Museum in Washington, DC has been entrusted with some of the most important historical artifacts from the nation’s aviation history. The collection includes the 1903 Wright Flyer—the famed aircraft that the Wright brothers got off the ground more than a century ago. It also encompasses...
READ ARTICLEKick Off the Holiday Season With BrewLights at ZooLights on November 29
The annual ZooLights festivities at the National Zoo draw thousands of families every year, but on November 29 from 6 to 9 p.m., the zoo is hosting a night solely for the grown-ups. The BrewLights at ZooLights event combines all the attractions that make ZooLights so popular—the food vendors, musicians...
READ ARTICLEEnjoy an Upscale Dining Experience at Gravitas
For an occasion when just any old fancy restaurant won’t due, visit newly opened Gravitas for fine dining at its best. Gravitas is located in Ivy City, and brings an elevated menu of items that you could only get in the Chesapeake Bay region. Gravitas offers a four to seven...
READ ARTICLEStart the Holiday Season With the National Christmas Tree Lighting at White House Ellipse
The lighting of the National Christmas Tree at the White House Ellipse is a beloved tradition that officially marks the opening of the month-long “Pageant of Peace” holiday season in our nation’s capital. This year, the November 28th event will include a number of extra-special touches. Children from around the...
READ ARTICLESave Your Appetite for Taste of DC on October 26 and 27
The good news is that the yearly food fest Taste of DC is here — the bad news is that you can only eat so much of incredible food, and that will lead to some tough decisions. Over 50 of DC’s best restaurants will have tasty small plates to sample,...
READ ARTICLEFind Farm-to-Table Fare at Heller & Wilde
Heller & Wilde only opened about a month ago, but the restaurant’s early reviews suggest that this place is destined to become a local DC favorite. If you’re looking for hearty yet upscale fare for a date or dinner with a group, this is a great spot to try. The...
READ ARTICLECHARLINE VON HEYL: SNAKE EYES at Hirshhorn Museum & Sculpture Garden
It’s rare to be able to see a full exhibition of works by a living artist with an internationally renowned reputation, but that’s what is currently on display at the Hirshhorn Museum & Sculpture Garden. CHARLINE VON HEYL: SNAKE EYES runs now through January 27, 2019, and features the largest survey...
READ ARTICLERodarte at National Museum of Women in the Arts
The National Museum of Women in the Arts has its first fashion exhibition with Rodarte, on view now through February 10, 2019. This iconic fashion brand founded in 2005 by sisters Kate and Laura Mulleavy is brought to life with vivid detail at the NMWA’s exhibit, and it’s one that...
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