Queer music festival LoveLoud lives up to its name

LoveLoud has hosted LGBTQ+ charity fundraiser festivals since 2017, but this year, they're taking the show on the road.

By Eddy Binford-Ross and Cole Kindiger November 22, 2023

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 Cole Kindiger November 21, 2023

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With Betrayal, Nomadic Theater produced a strikingly intimate show

Nomadic’s stripped-back production of Betrayal still managed to draw the audience into an intimate web of complicated relationships.

By Eileen Miller November 20, 2023

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Killers of the Flower Moon exploits Osage suffering for shock value

Killers illuminates an overlooked history, but ultimately, the film still sees a white director prioritizing the perspective of a white perpetrator.

By Maanasi Chintamani November 17, 2023

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Anatomy of a Fall is an autopsy of a marriage story

Anatomy of a Fall starts like a murder mystery, but gradually it discloses the more intimate, painful details of a family.

By Christina Pan November 15, 2023

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POTUS sucker-punches the patriarchy by pairing profane comedy with sharp social critique

POTUS: Or Behind Every Great Dumbass Are Seven Women Trying to Keep Him Alive perfectly balances colorful comedy and cultural critique.

By Nora Scully November 9, 2023

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On the “I Miss You Already + I Haven’t Left Yet” tour, Del Water Gap bridges nostalgia and yearning

Very few performers leave you with the impression that they belong on stage; but Del Water Gap is clearly an exception.

By Maya Kominsky November 9, 2023

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Troye Sivan’s Something to Give Each Other is a return to utterly lyrical pop

STGEO presents far more warmth than the cool blues of Sivan’s sullen suburbia, lingering more on the highs of new love.

By Rhea Banerjee November 6, 2023

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Comedy + charity = the stand-up thing to do with Georgetown Comedy for a Cause

Top-tier local comedy, supporting students, and giving to a good cause add up to an exciting opportunity for audience members and aspiring comedians alike.

By Angie Dressel November 2, 2023

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Settling the Rivalry: Georgetown and GW Musicians Face Off at 2023 Battle of the Bands

I have been waiting for a proper Georgetown vs. George Washington (GW) showdown since my freshman year. The tension is impossible to ignore—whether bar-hopping in Foggy Bottom or shopping on... Read more

By Mia Boykin October 27, 2023

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Saw X brings you grotesque gore in 4k, but falls slightly flat

Fan or not, Saw X will make you absolutely squirm in your seats, especially if you can handle it in 4K.

By Mia Boykin October 25, 2023

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Drake isn’t past his prime, but he’s certainly acting like it

Put simply, listening to Dogs feels like watching Drake go through a midlife crisis in real time.

By Maanasi Chintamani October 21, 2023

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Frankie and the Witch Fingers ignite D.C. at the Black Cat

Frankie and the Witch Fingers provided an unexpected genre blend, and the crowd was with it.

By Mia Boykin October 11, 2023

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Scarlet doesn’t need your praise, but you’ll be giving it anyway

On Scarlet, an unapologetic Doja Cat showcases her vocal ability, lyricism, and sexuality with a brash confidence that oozes out of every track.

By Zachary Warren October 7, 2023

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Chappell Roan’s The Rise and Fall of a Midwest Princess is glamorous queer pop bliss

On The Rise and Fall of a Midwest Princess, Chappell Roan is liberated in every sense of the word: unapologetically queer, flirtatious, and joyful.

By Hailey Wharram October 6, 2023

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Laufey’s spell-binding Bewitched is akin to a storybook fairytale

On Bewitched, Laufey invites you to float up into her fantasy world, reminding us of the transportive magic of jazz.

By Sagun Shrestha October 5, 2023

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Victoria Monét stealthily taps into her starpower on JAGUAR II

On Jaguar II, Monét demonstrates mastery over R&B, bending the genre to her will while tapping into other sounds to further mold the album’s tropical feel.

By Adora Adeyemi September 25, 2023