5 Home Trends You’re About to See Popping Up All Over

Just about every season, there's a new home trend that you see in every design magazine — and likely, all of your most stylish friends' apartments. From mid-century modern furniture pieces to antlers hanging on the wall, these trendy items are so universally beloved, they...

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Enjoy a Modern Adaptation of “The Oresteia” at the Shakespeare Theatre Company

The rendition of The Oresteia playing at the Shakespeare Theatre Company this spring may technically be a new interpretation, but the play itself—or rather, the trio of plays—is as old as civilization. Contemporary playwright Ellen McLaughlin spent three years recreating...

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“Direct Current: An Exploration of Contemporary Culture” at the Kennedy Center

Through April 7, the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts will be ground zero for Direct Current, a two-week showcase of contemporary culture with performances in music, dance and multimedia arts. In its second year, Direct Current promises diverse performances,...

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Don’t Miss the “Hoops” Exhibit at National Building Museum

You don't have to be a basketball fan to appreciate the unique, haunting photographs in the Hoops exhibit currently on display at the National Building Museum, but it doesn't hurt. This special exhibit is focused on the wide variety of courts (and playing conditions)...

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Spend a Beautiful Day Exploring the Kenilworth Park & Aquatic Gardens

If you're looking for some relief from the dreary winter weather, check out the Kenilworth Park & Aquatic Gardens. This natural area of Anacostia Park was founded by an act of Congress in 1926 to preserve forests, land and water in Washington, DC, and today, it's an...

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Don’t Miss the Modern Art at the Atlas Intersections Festival From February 21 to March 3

The Atlas Intersections Festival celebrates all types of art and the mark it leaves on society, emphasizing especially the importance of performance art. From February 21st to March 3rd, the Atlas Performing Arts Center will host a lineup of special events, activities, and...

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Play a Few Rounds of Ping Pong at SPIN

SPIN puts a fresh take on the old-school pool hall. For one thing, there are no pool tables at all—just ping-pong tables. The space also boasts modern chandeliers, velvet-wrapped stools, and a bright blue accent wall covered with odds and ends painted in the same exact...

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Celebrate the Inspirational Civil Rights Activist With These Martin Luther King Jr. Day Events Around DC on January 21

Martin Luther King Jr. was one of America's biggest Civil Rights activists and is still regarded as one of the most inspiring figures in American history. Take part in one or all of the events planned in DC to commemorate Martin Luther King Jr. Day this Monday, January 21....

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Find Beautifully Handcrafted Wares at the Downtown Holiday Market

Situated on the sidewalk on the north side of F Street, stretching from 7th to 9th Streets NW, the Downtown Holiday Market features more than 180 exhibitors throughout its run, and this year's roster is larger than ever. Through December, there will be around 60 exhibitors...

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Catch a “A Christmas Carol” at Ford’s Theatre Through December 30th

If you want to enjoy a tradition that the Washington Post describes as "infectiously jolly," grab tickets to A Christmas Carol at Ford's Theatre now through December 30th.  Director Michael Baron takes Charles Dickens' classic holiday story and transforms it into a...

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