Do a Good Deed and Grab a Pint at Valor Brewpub
When Valor Brewpub debuted a few months ago, its internationally inspired bites and locally brewed beers immediately took center stage. However, they’re only part of what the team does at Valor. Its owner, the grandson of a Navy veteran, commits to helping the veteran community by hiring vets, donating to...
READ ARTICLEKintsugi Crafts Healthier Coffee Drinks and Pastries in a Modern Environment
The term “kintsugi” refers to a Japanese art form in which the artists repair broken pieces of pottery using molten gold. In a similar fashion, the team at Kintsugi takes the best elements of their favorite cafes and restaurants and fuses them together using their own unique touches, resulting in...
READ ARTICLETry the Creme Brulee French Toast at Newly Opened Brick Lane
Brick Lane opened a second outpost on Capitol Hill this fall after the smashing success of its original Dupont Circle location. The new restaurant boasts the same brunch and dinner menus filled with a mix of contemporary American and Mediterranean dishes, so everyone can find something that suits their taste...
READ ARTICLEGet Your Tickets for “Beautiful: The Carole King Musical” at The National Theatre
For fans of the theater, Beautiful: The Carole King Musical is this season’s can’t-miss musical in DC. From now until December 30, head to the National Theatre to see this uplifting tale of an American music superstar. Beautiful: The Carole King Musical tells the story of King’s rise to stardom, from...
READ ARTICLEThe Washington National Opera Presents “Holiday Family Opera: The Lion, The Unicorn, and Me” From December 14 – 16
How many times have you read the holiday classic The Lion, The Unicorn, and Me already this year? Whether this award-winning book is a favorite at your house or not, see it come to life at the Washington National Opera. The story is set at the time of the first Christmas,...
READ ARTICLEGather With Friends This Winter at Union District Oyster Bar & Lounge
Former NFL player Tobias Dorzon has some serious cooking chops. His mobile eatery, Victory Truck, draws wrap-around-the block crowds, and his private chef business is wildly popular in the Maryland and DC area. His newest endeavor is Union District Oyster Bar & Lounge, a swanky new restaurant on Morse Street...
READ ARTICLE“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...
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