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Mikka Kei Macdonald

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Feb 09, 2024

18 Ways To Celebrate Valentine’s Day In The D.C. Region

Regardless of whether your cuffing season has been a success, the D.C. area has everything you need to mark Cupid’s season.

Oct 17, 2023

Pumpkins, Parties, Pop-Up Bars, And More: How To Celebrate Halloween Around D.C.

Family-friendly festivals, spooky film screenings, and specialty cocktail menus: There are plenty of ways to get into the spirit of spooky season in the region.

Jun 27, 2023

19 Ways To Celebrate Fourth Of July In The D.C. Area This Year

A cookout party with ax throwing? A scavenger hunt for the youngest local historians? A bar crawl through Dupont? The nation’s capital knows how to celebrate July 4.

Mar 09, 2023

13 Virtual And IRL Things To Do Around D.C. This Weekend

This weekend, celebrate the (eventual) coming of spring with a artisan market in Brookland, a meatball contest (yes), and a Logan Hardware party.

Jan 31, 2023

Buy Yourself Flowers: How To Celebrate Valentine’s Day No Matter Your Relationship Status

Stores and restaurants across the region are preparing for Valentine’s Day, and there’s plenty of ways to celebrate the holiday, regardless of your relationship status. 

Jan 09, 2023

11 Virtual And IRL Things To Do Around D.C. This Week

Story District tackles “firsts and lasts,” the Anacostia Community Museum hosts a MLK Day program, and Strathmore features Beatles music at events around D.C. this week.

Dec 02, 2022

Here Are 28 Ways to Celebrate the Holidays Around D.C.

Catch performances by the Gay Men’s Chorus, explore an interactive light display in Adams Morgan, buy a warm drink at a downtown holiday market, or celebrate Kwanzaa in Anacostia.

Nov 16, 2022

Where To Watch The World Cup Around The D.C. Region

Get after your goal … of watching the men’s soccer World Cup in a comfortable location around the D.C. area, no matter what time your team is playing.

Nov 10, 2022

14 Virtual And IRL Things To Do Around D.C. This Weekend

There are ways to observe Veterans Day, the beginning of holiday lights season, and a free salsa concert in Dupont Circle among the events around D.C. this weekend.

Sep 07, 2022

22 Local Festivals To Put On Your Calendar This Fall

Your festival line-up is packed. Get ready for (so) many Oktoberfests, the Daschund 500, arts and crafts,and plenty of neighborhood pride.

 
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