Friday, September 13 from 6:00-9:00 pm, I hope to find you enjoying some board games, Riesling and camaraderie at the Goethe Institut in Chinatown. If you’ve enjoyed partner Labyrinth’s game nights, you’ll enjoy this. Come enjoy German games and a glass of wine with us! Games by German designers are enjoying increasing popularity outside their…
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After Work Speacial at the Kennedy Center: Jazz Hand, Tales of a One-Armed Woman
Yes, you read that title correctly: Jazz Hand. One singular sensation. “Jazz Hand: Tales of a One-Armed Woman is a two-person sketch show that addresses some of the awkward and absurd situations that actor Mary Theresa Archbold has encountered regarding her prosthetic arm. Featuring hilarious personal monologues, dancing, and singing, Jazz Hand holds a mirror…
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…
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…
(Not Just Another) Free Museum Day on June 1 & 2
Stretch your legs and your mind during the 30th Annual Dupont Kalorama Museum Walk (June 1 and 2, 2013). June 1 10am-4pm June 2 1pm-5pm. Nine diverse museums will open their doors free of charge for this weekend long celebration in one of Washington, D.C.’s most beautiful neighborhoods. Discover Anderson House, Dumbarton House, Fondo del…
Open Studio Tours in Mid-City: Artist-Led Tours Take You Inside
For the first time, Mid City Artists (MCA) is offering curator led tours of their open studios on May 18th and 19th. Local curators Laura Roulet, Sondra Arkin, Judy Sherman and Blair Murphy will be leading tours at designated times throughout the weekend. Each curator will visit 4-6 studios in about two hours. You must…
Terminators: Opening Reception
Partnering with Oslo, Norway based arts collective No Place, Transformer presents Terminators, an exhibition of works in a variety of disciplines by Norwegian artists Jørgen van Eijk, Ole Martin Lund Bø, Donkey and Punch, Sebestian Helling, and Henrik Pask in their first DC exhibition. 6:00pm til 8:00pm, Sat May 11 @ Transformer, 1404 P St…
Passport DC
This May, travel across the globe without ever leaving the city. 10:00pm til 7:00pm, Sat May 4 @ Washington, DC, Washington, DC Cultural Tourism DC is presenting the sixth annual Passport DC—a month long celebration in May comprising international programs and events around the city. Visitors and residents have the opportunity to travel around the…
Santarchy: Don’t Be Afraid, It’s Just Hoards of Santas
Put on a Santa suit and descend upon DC with thousands of like-minded Santas for the annual all-day Santarchy event! Santarchy/Santacons take place every year in major cities all over the world, involving tens of thousands of Santas. Santarchy is a non-profit, non-political, non-religious & non-sensical celebration of holiday cheer, goodwill, and fun. There is…
DC Style Is Real 