Beginning its 70th-anniversary season, the Washington National Opera unveiled quite the anniversary gift after playing “The Star-Spangled Banner” for the Opera House audience on Oct. 24. It is Verdi’s “Aida,” […]| The Georgetowner
On Thursday, Nov. 20, The Georgetowner’s Cultural Leadership Breakfast Series will present a talk by Keegan Theatre Artistic Director Susan Marie Rhea. Admission to the event, at 1310 Kitchen & […]| The Georgetowner
By Mia Pech The Free Peoples of Russia House hosted the opening of ‘Exodus.Report – Portraits and Stories of Ukrainian Refugees,’ a photography exhibit by Slovak artist Jana Rajcová, on […]| The Georgetowner
Yesterday, Theatre Washington published a list of area theaters offering discounted or complimentary tickets to those affected by the ongoing federal government shutdown. Earlier this month, we published a list […]| The Georgetowner
The first-ever Canal Day gathered family and friends on a perfect Sunday, Oct. 19, to recognize one of Georgetown’s crown jewels — the Chesapeake & Ohio Canal, an engineering marvel […]| The Georgetowner
An acclaimed presenter of French baroque repertoire, Opera Lafayette under founder Ryan Brown was known to cross musical borders, performing works of adjacent| The Georgetowner
Hip-hop culture — DJing, rapping, breakdancing and tagging (as in graffiti) — became a worldwide phenomenon in the 1980s. Among the millions enraptured were| The Georgetowner
Welcome to August! Enjoy Shark Week at The Wharf, a free community day at the National Museum of Women in the Arts, pup night at The Stacks and more. Happy| The Georgetowner
Kennedy Center’s president since 2014, Deborah Rutter, will step down from her role at the end of the year amidst uncertainty in a new (returning?)| The Georgetowner
Georgetown’s newest culinary star and Starr restaurant -- Osteria Mozza DC — will formally open on Sunday, Nov. 10.| The Georgetowner
The DC Jazz Festival, DC JazzFest for short, has been a District-wide happening from the get-go. Musicians performed at 18 venues during the inaugural| The Georgetowner
As a part of Wolf Trap’s movies in concert series, The National Symphony Orchestra (NSO) showcased the iconic soundtrack to Star Wars: A New Hope on Saturday| The Georgetowner
Can you believe we are rounding out July? This weekend includes events at Wolf Trap, The Wharf, The Kennedy Center, and more. Happy almost Friday!| The Georgetowner
Another weekend is upon us during these sweltering days of summer. Learn about 18th century entertainment at Mount Vernon, see Carly Rae Jepsen post Nationals| The Georgetowner