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Oct 17, 2023

The Immigration Film Festival Is Back. Here Are Three Films Based In The D.C. Region​​ To Watch

This year’s Immigration Film Festival includes shorts, documentaries, and narratives from around the world – and here in the D.C. region. 

Aug 16, 2022

Moechella Organizers Lose Trademark Dispute, But Go-Go Lives On

Coachella’s lawyers pushed back on efforts to trademark “Moechella.”

Jul 01, 2019

Fort Reno Begins Next Week, And Here’s The Lineup

Previous iterations of D.C.’s hyperlocal indie rock festival had run into permitting issues with the National Park Service.

Jun 10, 2019

Update: Amanda Knox Will Interview Lorena Bobbitt At This Year’s True Crime Festival In D.C.

Death Becomes Us will return to D.C. in November for three days.

Oct 01, 2018

12 Shows To Catch At The Flash of the Spirit Worldwide Sound Festival

Bolero concerts, Ethiopian dance performances, Indonesian-meets-American music, and more to check out at this month-long festival.

Aug 30, 2018

Come For The Shawarma, Stay For The Syrian Pop Music At This Festival

Here are some events you won’t want to miss at Sunday’s Syria Fest at Freedom Plaza.

Sep 21, 2017

Weekend Picks: 13 Things To Do In And Around D.C.

Food trucks will be out in full force, local vendors will be pushing their handmade goods, and music and film will collide.

Jun 23, 2017

The Capital Fringe Festival Is Back For 2017, And Wackier Than Ever

This year’s preview brought laughs, tears, head-scratchers, and some obligatory political humor.

May 10, 2017

In Its Eighth Year, Kingman Island Festival Focuses on Zero Waste

Kingman Island’s annual one-day festival is back, with dozens of bluegrass, Americana and folk artists and an innovative zero-waste goal.

May 03, 2017

Breakin’ Even Fest is Back with More Diverse Lineup, All-Ages Access

Round two features female-fronted bands, D.C.-area DIY favorites, and headliners journeying from as far as Ohio and Canada.

 
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