In the District

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Safety Not Guaranteed: Signature Theatre’s newest musical guarantees a good time

Safety Not Guaranteed introduces audiences to a magically realistic depiction of friendship and time travel in the Pacific Northwest.

By March 28, 2026

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Meet Malikat al Dabke, the all-women troupe keeping dabke alive in D.C.

What began as a dance workshop open to dancers of all skill levels has become Washington, D.C.’s first all-women dabke troupe—a cultural anchor for the five Arab American women who... Read more

By February 22, 2026

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Three days, two exhibitions, and one community at the DC Arts Center

The exhibits attracted a ragtag team of menders, artists, and appreciators who, without trying, filled the missing role in the collection.

By February 21, 2026

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A gorl’s guide to dining in Georgetown

Looking to impress an out-of-town visitor? Desperate to dine with your latest situationship? Wanting to take a class friendship to a new level?  Welcome to our guide to dining in... Read more

By and November 1, 2025

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The Peacock Café: Where fashion meets forks

“We wanted to be as colorful as a peacock, proud as a peacock,” Shahab Farivar, owner of Peacock Café, said when asked about the restaurant’s origin. Like its namesake bird,... Read more

By October 8, 2025

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At Garbagefest, punk isn’t just music. It’s mutual aid.

“If ‘the man’ isn’t going to help our neighbors, we can step up and, together, help each other,” Caroline Weinroth, lead singer of Washington, D.C.-based band Cinema Hearts, said. On... Read more

By May 16, 2025

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On his Cover The Mirrors tour, Ben Kweller invites us to join the band

Kweller transported us into band rehearsal, forming one larger musical organism made of audience and performer. 

By April 29, 2025

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Bunker? I hardly know her

The beauty in a place like Bunker lies in its absence of rules. Queer men especially have grown up facing ridicule for expressing themselves, and Bunker is the perfect escape from the criticism of everyday life. 

By March 30, 2025

In the District

Glowbar opens new D.C. location: one’s just never enough

Rightfully nestled between a Whole Foods Market and a vegan restaurant, a new Glowbar location has found its home in D.C.’s Logan Circle.

By February 18, 2025

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A guide to D.C.’s lesser-known museums

There are over 200 museums in D.C.—hidden gems that speak to a plethora of cultures, histories, and stories that deserve a little extra love.

By and February 16, 2025

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Love Is Blind Season 7 is a half-apt portrait of the District and its dating scene

D.C. has long been known as one of the worst dating scenes in the country, but the reality show is hoping to bring some happy endings to the city.

By October 13, 2024

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Washington Magic brings old-school magic to life with humorous charm

A respite from the predictability of everyday life, Washington Magic reminds us to infuse the mundane with a sprinkle of magic.

By and April 8, 2024

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D.C.’s first all-vegan Cajun joint opens on the National Mall

The city does not boast many vegan-Cajun restaurants, making 73 Farm a novelty for some, and a source of nostalgia for others.

By , and March 30, 2024

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Folger Theatre’s Reading Room Festival reimagines and celebrates Shakespeare’s works

At Folger Theatre's Reading Room Festival, each playwright revealed how Shakespeare’s work remains ever-salient.

By March 9, 2024

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At Porchfest, Adams Morgan residents find harmony and togetherness

At Porchfest, mundane, everyday residences turned into places of spectacle, adding to the overall charm of the festival. 

By December 2, 2023

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In a new play, the Duke Ellington School of the Arts asks for support

By making the entirety of Georgetown their stage, Ellington students invite all its residents to take part in their masterpiece. 

By November 21, 2023

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MLK Jr. Library exhibit explores D.C.’s Black feminist history

The MLK Library’s exhibit weaves an intricate, illuminating tapestry of D.C.’s Black feminist history, and it leaves a profound impression.

By September 20, 2023

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A Foodie’s Guide to D.C. Restaurants

As a cultural melting-pot—a true microcosm of the United States as a whole—D.C. has everything a foodie would ever want!

By September 11, 2023

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“Finding your inner diamond”: Diamanté reveals that self-love is in vogue

Diamanté highlights individuality by providing creatives of color at Georgetown an opportunity to express themselves through clothing.

By and May 19, 2023

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The Capital Art Book Fair connects independent artists with the greater D.C. community

Nearly 40 artists and independent presses gathered in the North Hall of Eastern Market to find art books to peruse at their pleasure.

By May 2, 2023