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Sep 08, 2022

The First-Ever International City Food Festival Is Coming To D.C. In October

The event is a three-day mash-up of the Embassy Chef Challenge, Oktoberfest, and a celebration of Dia de los Muertos.

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.

Jun 17, 2022

You Can Visit Smithsonians Extra Late In Honor Of The Solstice Next Weekend

It’s part of Smithsonian’s annual Solstice Saturday.

May 27, 2022

Catch These Jazz And International Acts Playing Around D.C. In June

June is packed with jazz. Here are our top choices to see this month, including Herbie Hancock and the Home Rule Music Festival.

May 23, 2022

Dispatches From Seltzerland, The Hard Seltzer Fest That Bubbled Up On D.C.’s Hottest Day Of Spring

Imagine our surprise to find that the hard seltzers were almost outnumbered at Seltzerland. DCist tried them anyway … for journalism.

Sep 16, 2021

One Block Of Downtown D.C. Will Turn Into A Roller Rink This Weekend

More than 1,000 roller skaters are expected to attend DowntownDC On Wheels this Friday through Sunday.

Aug 26, 2021

On Its 50th Birthday, Here Are Some Facts You May Not Know About The Kennedy Center

UFO-like designs, celebrity armadillo races, and perceived hidden anti-war messages are all part of the Kennedy Center’s 50-year history.

Sep 26, 2019

This Virginia Town Turns Into A ‘Harry Potter’-Themed World For One Weekend

About 10,000 fans are expected to apparate to Staunton, Va., this weekend for the Queen City Mischief and Magic Festival.

Sep 05, 2019

Here Is A Look At The Kennedy Center’s Enormous New Annex, The REACH

It’s stark white, and surrounded by green space.

Jul 30, 2019

The All-Local Flower Bomb Fest Is Teaming Up With PBR To Celebrate D.C. Music

The new event will bring the District’s local visual artists, rappers, DJs, music collectives, and producers together under one roof at Culture House DC on August 31.

 
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