One need not dig too deep into our city’s jazz scene before coming across the name Thad Wilson. Since coming to D.C. in 1997, Wilson has become a mainstay in the jazz clubs of U Street and beyond by consistently performing with passion, intensity, and consummate artistry in a variety of settings. In addition to his own considerable abilities, his groups feature some of the finest players in the D.C. area. A native of…

Saxes and synthesizers, wolves and wax workshops, love stories and lotus flowers. The festivals this weekend have ’em all. Some celebrate our local history, a few require you to pack a lunch and leave your beloved D.C. neighborhood for the day, but we all need some time outside the concrete jungle, right? >>We would be seriously remiss if we didn’t highlight the Duke Ellington Jazz Festival, starting today. Over 50 performances will take place all…

You know what? D.C. gets a bum rap sometimes, but there really is a ton of great stuff constantly going on in this town, and not just on the weekends. With that in mind, DCist brings you Out and About: Hump Day — events dedicated to Wednesday, that most humpable day of the week. Check out what’s happening this evening: Former presidential candidate Howard Dean gives a talk and signs his new book, “You Have…