Big changes are coming to Anacostia. The District has announced that Poplar Point will be the future home of Therme DC — a massive, 500,000-square-foot wellness resort developed in partnership…
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DC Kicks Off Month-Long Celebration of Creativity
202Creates Month Honors DC’s Creative Community with a Series of Events, Including Concerts, Galas, Film Festivals, Art and Cultural Events and Festivals The Bowser Administration is kicking off 202Creates, a month-long…
A Journey into the Heart of Mayan Wedding Traditions in Guatemala
Guatemala, a land rich in cultural heritage, is home to vibrant Mayan traditions that have been passed down through generations. Among these traditions, the Mayan wedding stands out as a…
Memorial Day Weekend in Washington, DC
Saturday, May 25 20th Anniversary of World War II Memorial and Memorial Day Observance – 10 a.m.The National Park Service and the Friends of the National World War II Memorial…
A Harmonious Celebration: A Visit to the German-French EU Open House
If there’s one thing that truly captures the essence of cultural exchange, it’s the coming together of nations in celebration. This year’s German-French EU Open House at the French Embassy…
A Culinary Extravaganza: Exploring the Belgian and Dutch Embassies in DC
Have you ever embarked on a journey where your taste buds become your guide? Picture this: a day filled with Belgian chocolates, Dutch stroopwafels, flavorful beers, and the joyous sight…
EU Embassy Open House – Sat, May 11
Embark on a journey through the European Union Embassies in Washington, D.C. this Saturday for an immersive cultural experience like no other. With over 20 participating embassies, this event promises…
Sakura Matsuri Parade & Street Fest this Weekend
One of the signature events of the National Cherry Blossom Festival takes place Saturday. There will be balloons, floats, marching bands, celebrities and performers. The parade, which runs 10 blocks…
2024 Bloomaroo
🌸 Activites & Fireworks: 2pm-9pm — Listen to live music on multiple stages.2pm-6pm — Activities throughout The Wharf include koi kite decorating, a haiku creation station, karaoke stage, face painting, live art demonstration, tea ceremony, Blossom…
Cherry Blossoms Bloom Early, Ushering in a Vibrant Festival Season in Washington, DC
Washington, DC, renowned for its breathtaking cherry blossom season, has witnessed an unexpectedly early bloom this year, setting the stage for a spectacular and vibrant festival season. The city’s iconic…
Solar Eclipse Festival on the National Mall
Celebrate and observe the solar eclipse that will be visible all across North America on Monday, April 8! The National Air and Space Museum, in collaboration with other Smithsonian museums,…
13th Annual Charlotte Black Film Fest – July 6-9
The Black Film Festival in Charlotte is an annual event that showcases and celebrates the work of black filmmakers, actors, and other industry professionals. The Festival aims to promote diversity,…
D.C. Pride Parade and Festival: A Moment of Unity and Defiance Against Discrimination
The largest weekend celebration of Pride month in the District of Columbia takes place during the D.C. Pride march and festival. This significant event serves as a moment for the…
Bret Michaels Surprises Virginia Brewery
On Sat, Oct 22nd, the Sinistral Brewing Company in Manassas, VA., was scheduled to have Pete Evick, a local musician perform acoustic. Pete owns the Shinking Sol Candle Company in…
Silver Diner Ball Park to Open Oct 5th
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Congress Heights ‘Art All Night’ Street Fest
Washington D.C. — Art All Night is D.C.’s free overnight arts festival which took place all over the city on Sept. 23-24 with different activations on each night, bringing visual…
Vietfest – Vietnamese Heritage Festival
This weekend❗️ Largest Vietnamese Heritage Festival on the East Coast. There will be food, fun, performances, fashion shows, pageants, back to school giveaways, raffles, and more! Visit vietfest.com for more…
Lady Gaga – The Chromatic Ball
Lady Gaga performed for two hours to complement her 2020 “Chromatic” album. “Over the past few years this country has been very brave and showed a lot of courage and…
Freedom Fest Fireworks
Photo GIFs by Jason Morenz The 15-minute Fourth of July fireworks show seen from Joint Base Anacostia Bolling The Airmen of Note performs the Armed Forces Medley including the US…
Wind Down Thursdays National Harbor
Wind Down Thursdays, your favorite FREE local Jazz and R&B Summer Concert Series is back at MGM National Harbor. Get ready to unwind outside on the Potomac Plaza at @MGMNationalHarbor…
55th Anniversary to Bloody Sunday
A congressional delegation including Rep. Terri Sewell (D-AL) and House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) along with about 50 members of Congress was in Birmingham on Saturday to participate in the…
DC Bike Ride Raises Safety Awareness
Photos by Jason Morenz The fourth annual, D.C. Bike Ride, organized to raise awareness to biker safety in the city, attracted thousands of participants that biked 20 miles throughout DC…
Awesome Con Returns to DC
The seventh annual Awesome Con, the local version of Comic Con, happens all weekend with approx 80,000 comic book and science-fiction nerds expected to attend. Awesome Con begins at noon…
Broccoli City Festival @ Fedex Field
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Broccoli City and Live Nation Urban announced the official lineup for Broccoli City Weekend 2019 taking place April 25-27, 2019. The three-day multi-format event will include musical…
Anacostia River Festival
For a taste of local DC, come celebrate the Anacostia River at the annual Anacostia River Festival presented by the 11th Street Bridge Park and National Park Service. Take a…
Caps Host View Game vs Canes in Capital One
The Washington Capitals hosted a free Game 4 Viewing Party Thursday to a packed Capital One Arena. Unfortunately, the Carolina Hurricanes won in Raleigh to even the series 2-2 . …
Cherry Blossom & Emancipation Day Fills Saturday Schedule
There will be a ton of events in DC this Saturday and those participating should be aware of extensive road closures. Both the Cherry Blossom Parade and Festival and the…
The Year of the Pig in DC
The Year of the Pig, Chinese New Year in DC kicks-off on Feb. 10, 2-5pm with a big parade in Chinatown. The festival will feature Chinese Dragon Dances, live musical…
Atlanta Superbowl Experience Scores Big
I have experienced a few Superbowl experiences: Houston, New York, Miami to name a few. But so far, Atlanta’s rolling of the red carpet to hundreds of thousands of fans…
Ray Lewis Foundation @Superbowl LIII
There are 10 major attractions within walking distance of Mercedez-Benz Stadium and dozens of fabulous Superbowl parties. The NFL Experience, NFL Live, Media Center and Mercedes-Benz Stadium are connected like…
EU Embassy Run – Ten Years of Friends, Pastries and Fun
May 12, 2018 was a perfect day for a run. It was also the 10 year Anniversary of the EU Embassy Run, an annual fundraiser ran in conjunction with the…
April Pranks at Awesomecon
GIFs by Jason Morenz Awesome Con brought HUGE crowds and colorful costumes to the Convention Center in DC The sixth-annual Awesome Con is a celebration of geek culture, bringing hundreds of…
Night at the Museum by OneTrust
[dropcap]I[/dropcap]t was quite a night at the Museum with plenty of fantasy, humor and yes, networking. OneTrust had an important announcement — the launch of a Consent and Data Subject Rights 2.0…
ESPN Game Day – Marching Royal Dukes
JMU is #1 in FCS. And ESPN Game Day was an amazing event. But it wasn’t just football that I came for – It was to support Virginia’s Finest –…
REI to Open Flagship Store in NOMA DC
REI is coming to DC and they’re throwing a block party for everyone: Doors open at 10am Friday and Saturday; and 11am Sunday. Weekend highlights include: Friday Festivities kick off…
Ben’s Upstairs – H Street Festival
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REI Bucks the Thanksgiving Trend
With Walmart, Best Buy and many others opening on Thanksgiving Day, one store has refused to go with the flow. REI generated headlines last month when it announced that it…
First 100 Win Chick Fil-A for a Year
[dropcap]T[/dropcap]ired of metroing to Crystal City to taste those amazing boneless breast of chicken pressure cooked in peanut oil? Well you’re in luck – starting Wed at 6am, Chick-Fil-A will…
World Lemur Festival @ Right Proper
Event details: Event Title: DC Lemur Party for the World Lemur Festival Location: Right Proper Brewing Company, 624 T St NW, Washington DC 20001 Date: Wednesday 10/28 Time: 6pm –…
Taste of DC this Weekend
Taste of DC is a multi-day culinary and cultural event in the heart of the nation’s capital. This expansive festival packs four blocks of Pennsylvania Avenue with area restaurants, great…
20th Anniversary of the Million Man March
It is billed as the nation’s largest civil rights demonstration, and this Saturday’s rally in the National Mall will mark the 20th anniversary. DC will be packed — hundreds of…
DC Tech Day @ Building Museum
DC Tech day will only be using #TECHDAY to tag all of our content from now on, so you should, too. For startups, tweeting or updating on Linkedin and/or Facebook…
Perfect Pour
Talent: Karen Gavelan Video by Jason Morenz Pouring the perfect Guinness at Irish Channel DC
The Music of Peru
Just as Peru is more than Machu Picchu, Peruvian music is more than panpipes. Celebratory songs laced with distinct sounds and rhythms are a centerpiece of every community festival And…
Mapping HH @ Piola DC
Are you passionate about the impact of mapping and the cutting edge technology surrounding it? Come hang out with TechChange and Development Seed on July 8 where we’ll discuss these…
After the Skies Cleared
by Jason Morenz It started out wet and misty and then in the late afternoon, the skies came down. By 4pm the rain was so hard, the US Park Service…
Park Service Opens Emergency Shelter from Rain
The US Park Service has activated its “safe haven” protocol, opening museums and federal agency buildings by the National Mall so that crowds gathering for the concert and fireworks can…
Folklife Fest’s New (& Improved) Home
Last year, the National Park Service laid down a new set of rules. After spending millions on new turf in the Nation’s mall, they decided to severely restrict its use.…
Germany v USA: Biergarten Haus
Everyone knows where to go when the Germans play in the World Cup. From all the Men’s World Cup games last year to the ones this year, the Biergarten Haus…
Smithsonian Folklife Fest – Peru
Photos by Kyra Hamann This year’s Smithsonian Folklife Festival is underway, celebrating the culture of Peru. Due to the extensive work on the National Mall, the US Park Services moved…
Jonathan Cheban Parties at the SOW
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Sara Gray – Freedom Live – Joint Base Bolling
Photos by Skvora Limited Photography Sara Gray and her full band performs at Joint Base Anacostia Bolling for Freedom Live “Freedom Live was such an amazing event”, said Slip Inn…
Jonathan Cheban Party @ Sign of Whale
Kim Kardashian’s bestie, Jonathan Cheban from the Hamptons arrived in style Friday night on M Street to meet and greet Socialites from all over Washington. There was a lot of…
Silver Spring Blues Festival 2015
silver spring blues festival 2015 The Silver Spring Town Center, Inc. is proud to announce the star-studded line up of the 7th Annual Silver Spring Blues Festival at Downtown Silver…
McGinty’s Irish Pub in Silver Spring MD
[srizonfbalbum id=51] A Public House is a gathering location for the whole community. In keeping with this tradition, McGinty’s Public House is committed to providing a full range of services:…
Sauf Haus Biz & Bites Mixer – June 4
We’re so looking forward to our event in less than 2 weeks. So far between Network for Progress and RUNINOut we’re expecting over 100 people to attend: with Draft Biden.png…
Running for Nepal
Serendipity works for love, but it also may work for charity. Last weekend, 70+ runners ran through DC to raise money for Nepal, raising the iconic red and blue pennants…
We Are Family Fundraiser
[dropcap] DC [/dropcap] Capital Striders runners know the city like the back of their hand and on Sat May 9, they will be running to over a dozen EU Embassies…
Go Eat Gives Launches in DC
Go Eat Give is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to promoting cross-cultural connection and understanding through food, travel, and community service. Our organization was founded in 2011 in Atlanta, Georgia,…
Lemur Conservation Network Launches Next Week
Lynne Venart, Creative Director and Project Manager Lemur Conservation Network Email [email protected] | Web www.lemurconservationnetwork.org Phone 571.213.6717 | Fax 815.366.7491 Mingle with conservation leaders and friends of Madagascar at the…
Epic Snowball Fight in Dupont Circle
Five inches of snow shut down DC offices for the day, but did not tamper spirits of avid snowballers. “DC knows how to throw a snowball fight and snowball fight…
Il Radicchio to Offer Sun Brunch
Nestled between the Courthouse and Rosslyn, IL Radicchio has been serving delicious Italian food since 1994.. IL Radicchio goes back to the basic idea of an Italian spaghetteria, with all…
Happy (Warmer) Chinese New Year
It’s been a frigid, bone-chilling February, but thankfully the temps are heading north today, just in time to say Gung Hay Fat Choy.
Dogtown Brings New Orleans to RVA
DOGTOWN BRINGS NEW ORLEANS TO RVA Join Dogtown Dance Theatre for their annual Mardi Gras celebrations and parades! Open to the Richmond community, Dogtown will celebrate Mardi Gras this year…
NYE Events – Dupont to Downtown
Sauf Haus Biergarden – Golden Triangle / Dupont Circle DC [accordion id=”Sauf Haus”] [accordion_item parent_id=”my-accordion” title=”Sauf Haus” Item One” open=”false”] Sauf Haus’ New Year’s Eve celebration will feature an open…
Busboys Brookland pre-opens NYE
The first official event at the new Busboys and Poets location in Brookland at Monroe Street Market will be a nerd-tastic New Year’s Eve party. The Remix of the Nerds…
Medium Rare – Cleveland Park
Medium Rare in Cleveland Park This Cleveland Park eatery specializes in one thing and one thing only: steak frites. “A friend recommended Medium Rare, they specialize in steak and…
Taste of Manor
A Restaurant and Lounge by day that transforms to a modern, sleek nightclub by night. The Manor is the newest D.C. spot to enjoy lunch, delicious happy-hour specials and dinner later accompanied by your favorite beats and cocktails created…
Uptown Tap House Halloween Costume Party
Saints games at Uptown Tap House are always fun. Bonus this week with the Halloween Costume party led by the ever-talented and spooky DJ Hardhead. Everyone had a great time…
Saints Halloween Costume @Uptown Tap House
Uptown Tap House in Cleveland Park is home to the DC New Orleans Saints The Costume Contest was led by D.J. Hardhead [srizonfbalbum id=44] To see all pictures, check out their Gallery
Carolina Panthers
DC Panthers at McFaddens The Carolina Panthers is one of the most active NFL sports watch group in the Washington DC area. The group is led by Keith Hall. [srizonfbalbum…
Taste of Chaplin’s
Shaw has a new hot spot — a romantic ramen shop in a Charlie Chaplin themed bar. The decor is quaint and old worldsy with ornate pillars and gilded mirrors…
Communicators Happy Hour
Alba Osteria is a great find — located in Mount Vernon Triangle, not too far from the Gallery Place/China town metro at: 425 I St, NW. I went there for…