9 D.C. happy hours where you can eat and drink for $10 or less

How far can you stretch your happy hour dollar? These bars will serve you both food and drinks for $10 or less.

By Fritz HahnMay 12, 2023

The 25 best things to do in D.C. this weekend and next week

Tour embassies during the E.U. Open House, celebrate the National Museum of Asian Art's centenary, learn about Hawaiian culture and dance, or watch Eurovision.

By Fritz Hahn, Sophia Solano, Adele Chapin and Chris KellyMay 11, 2023
StylePerspective

‘Afrofuturism’ navigates past, present and future of Black experience

Exhibition at the Smithsonian’s National Museum of African American History and Culture examines history through the lens of the imagination.

By DeNeen L. BrownMay 10, 2023

4 concerts to catch in the D.C. area over the next several days

Jill Scott, Feist and City Morgue perform, and the Mary Lou Williams Jazz Festival returns to the Kennedy Center.

By Chris KellyMay 10, 2023

Chisel broke up in 1997, but its punk songs were ‘waiting’ for reunion

Ted Leo, John Dugan and Chris Norborg are reuniting as Chisel for a limited tour that stops at the Black Cat on May 13.

By Chris KellyMay 10, 2023

El Cousteau raps loud. He’s just trying to hear himself.

Supporting the release of his stylish new mixtape, ‘Dirty Harry,’ the D.C. native opens for Mavi at Union Stage.

By Chris RichardsMay 10, 2023
MoviesReview

‘R.M.N.’ brings director Cristian Mungiu’s masterful return to form

The film, set in a Romanian village, portrays a world both ruthless and compassionate.

By Ann HornadayMay 9, 2023
MoviesReview

‘BlackBerry’ traces the arc of a ubiquitous-then-gone device

Director Matt Johnson also stars in the funny, insightful corporate biopic about the Canadian technology company Research in Motion.

By Ann HornadayMay 9, 2023
MoviesReview

‘Still: A Michael J. Fox Movie’: Doc shows actor in a vulnerable light

Davis Guggenheim’s film incorporates new interviews, archival footage, scripted clips and reenactments to show how the actor lives with Parkinson’s disease.

By Michael O'SullivanMay 9, 2023
MoviesReview

‘Book Club: The Next Chapter’: This club deserves better material

Candice Bergen, Jane Fonda, Diane Keaton and Mary Steenburgen star in this sequel to 2018′s giggly, featherweight mom-com.

By Ann HornadayMay 9, 2023

GMU student’s experience as a felon now informs her work as an artist

Traci Reynolds's mixed media piece, on display at George Mason University, represents the thousands of women imprisoned in America.

By Olivia McCormackMay 8, 2023

17 ways to celebrate Cinco de Mayo in the DMV

Whether you're looking for discounted margarita specials or mariachi bands, these local festivities have you covered.

By Sophia SolanoMay 4, 2023

The 31 best things to do in D.C. this weekend and next week

One of the busiest weekends of the year brings open houses at dozens of embassies, Cinco de Mayo celebrations, Kentucky Derby viewing parties and much more.

By Fritz Hahn, Sophia Solano, Adele Chapin, Haben Kelati and Chris KellyMay 4, 2023

Embassy tours to check out during Passport DC 2023

Passport DC brings the chance to explore inside dozens of D.C. embassies, watch cultural performances, and taste traditional food and drinks.

By Fritz HahnMay 4, 2023

The best places to watch the Kentucky Derby in D.C.

Break out your big hats, sundresses and seersucker for these parties, which feature rooftop vibes, "best dressed" contests and plenty of mint juleps.

By Fritz HahnMay 4, 2023

3 concerts to catch in the D.C. area this weekend

Trouble Funk, Yaeji and Babyface Ray are performing at various venues on Friday, May 5.

By Haben KelatiMay 3, 2023

Vibrate D.C. features DJs spinning for transcendence and community

Local DJs use techno to create an arts haven at the Owl Room on Friday, while also raising money to aid women’s shelters.

By Sophia SolanoMay 3, 2023

The complete guide to Nationals Park

A guide to the bag policy, outside food rules, closest Metro station and more rules of Nationals Park.

By Scott AllenMay 2, 2023

Where to watch King Charles III’s coronation in D.C.

From pre-dawn viewing parties at British pubs to the British Embassy to garden parties with sabered champagne, here's where to celebrate the coronation.

By Fritz HahnMay 2, 2023
ArtReview

Natural History Museum’s ‘Lights Out’ ponders a world without stars

Exhibition examines the effects of light pollution, both culturally and scientifically, on the night sky.

By Mark JenkinsMay 2, 2023