Friday August 23 ArtSee ArtFair (5pm to 9pm) DC-based curatorial organization ArtSee has assembled a group of local emerging artists to Tabula Rasa, an event space located on Barracks Row. Billed as an art fair, audiences will find the works of thirteen artists exhibiting in a concession-like format, ready to bring home. For more information,…
Author: Haley Fults
It's not New York or San Francisco, but DC has some surprising cultural moments to be discovered. And I'm going to tell you about them. Special attention to free, super cool, or just plain strange events.
Asia After Dark Kicks It Up at Freer Gallery of Art
The Smithsonian’s Freer Gallery of Art will transform into a cultural hot spot for the final “Asia After Dark” after-hours event of the summer Saturday, Aug. 17, from 7 p.m. to 11 p.m., featuring a night of exploration and discovery into Chinese martial arts and 3-D printing technology. Ticket prices are $25 in advance and $30 at…
The Arts & Humanities Festival at St. Elizabeth’s East is a free festival showcasing the history, culture and community of Ward 8 in Washington, DC. The events feature an exciting scope of activities, live performances, art exhibits, readings and workshops that will be fun for the entire family! Starting at 11:00am, August 17-18 at St. Elizabeth’s East,…
Weekend East City Event Round Up: Dog Days Edition
Friday July 19 Capitol Hill Arts Workshop (6:30pm to 8:30pm) Sip ‘n Paint at CHAW is a great way to meet your neighbors and get back into your art. The session is taught by local professional artists Ellen Cornett and Sheppard Bear. For more information and to pre-register, click here. CHAW is located at 545…
The State of Fasion in The District
Washington D.C. is an international crossroads of culture, power, influence and history-making. However—at least historically—D.C. has never had much of a (positive) reputation for fashion. Between sparse shining examples like Jackie O. and Michelle Obama, Washingtonians have been easily lost in a wasteland of complexion-blanding tones and boxy suits. However, recent strides suggest increasing fashion…
Walkable Living Within Reach
The Coalition for Smarter Growth brings today’s story about the push behind the desire to live, work, and play local. As has been said before, “you’re not in traffic, you are traffic,” and some DC residents have had enough. Read on and take a look at their interactive map. Today, 38% of District households are…
The District Sleeps Alone Tonight
I came to Washington, D.C. eight years ago. I had finished grad school in New York, and D.C. was not on the map until I met my boyfriend, who had found a job here. I was less than thrilled: My hope had been to settle in New York, and work for the United Nations. I…
Free Photo Tour at the Capitol Building
Are you hoping you get around to taking some gorgeous pics of the spring flora before summer arrives? Do you just want to get outside more often? Do you live on the Hill? Take advantage of a FREE opportunity to tour the ground of the Capitol and get some photos in the process. The U.S….
Happy Hour Chronicles: Vinoteca
Vinoteca, once you find it, lives up to the hype. “Everyone goes to Vinoteca.” “My friend had a great engagement party there.” “It’s the best place in the world!” (Choose the true statement) Tucked into a demure rowhouse off U Street, Vinoteca surrounds you with a clean and modern Italian feel once inside. What is…
DC Style Is Real 