“My view has been to be patient and not to force people unduly by saying, ‘Alright, we’re reopening,'” says D.C. Council Chairman Phil Mendelson. County boards and city councils in Northern Virginia and the Maryland suburbs also aren’t throwing opening the doors to the public quite yet.

This week, drink a cocktail, paint a portrait of Biggie Smalls, and take flight to another galaxy.

In its reimagined format, the festival will span three days and feature more than 120 authors.

This week, learn how to tell a joke, enjoy classics of queer cinema, and paint outside.

This weekend, pick sunflowers, watch a socially distant movie in a historic cemetery, and celebrate National Ice Cream Day.

This week, check out Degas virtually, take in a tale as old as time, and step up at home.

Including book talks with Ilana Glazer and Ibram X. Kendi, performances from the Washington Performing Arts Society, and more.

Enjoy Pride from home, go to a drive-in movie, or make art in Rock Creek Park this weekend.

Don a cape for yoga, show off your newest sewing project, and tell the tale of your most gruesome injury.

Local crime fiction writers present their work with the help of a mixologist and a musician