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Folger Shakespeare Library reopens after renovation, housing literary treasure trove

Credit: Alan Karchmer

Folger Shakespeare Library reopens after renovation, housing literary treasure trove

DC Smithsonian museums stay open late, throw dance parties to celebrate summer solstice

DC Smithsonian museums stay open late, throw dance parties to celebrate summer solstice

Signature Theatre stages ‘beautiful, vibrant, colorful explosion’ with psychedelic musical ‘Hair’

Signature Theatre stages ‘beautiful, vibrant, colorful explosion’ with psychedelic musical ‘Hair’

DC artists prove they aren’t Broadway ‘Outsiders’ by dominating Tony Awards

DC artists prove they aren’t Broadway ‘Outsiders’ by dominating Tony Awards

The Washington Roast brings political satire to DC Improv, breaking tension of heated 2024 election

The Washington Roast brings political satire to DC Improv, breaking tension of heated 2024 election

Move over hip-hop? Why opera is seeing a boost in younger fans

Move over hip-hop? Why opera is seeing a boost in younger fans

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Olney Theatre’s ‘Long Way Down’ tackles gun violence with musical on haunted elevator

Olney Theatre’s ‘Long Way Down’ tackles gun violence with musical on haunted elevator

2-time Tony Award winner puts on a happy face in ‘Bye Bye Birdie’ at Kennedy Center

2-time Tony Award winner puts on a happy face in ‘Bye Bye Birdie’ at Kennedy Center

Mosaic Theater’s ‘Mexodus’ explores slaves who escaped to Mexico via Underground Railroad

Mosaic Theater’s ‘Mexodus’ explores slaves who escaped to Mexico via Underground Railroad

John Legend, Chris Stapleton, Brittany Howard headline June entertainment in DC area

John Legend, Chris Stapleton, Brittany Howard headline June entertainment in DC area

Arts space Rhizome DC buys new location, plans move in early 2025

Arts space Rhizome DC buys new location, plans move in early 2025

How many artists live in Fairfax? What challenges do they face? New survey seeks answers

How many artists live in Fairfax? What challenges do they face? New survey seeks answers

Reflecting Pool hosts free opera against backdrop of Lincoln Memorial

Reflecting Pool hosts free opera against backdrop of Lincoln Memorial

National Theatre presents Brandon Victor Dixon Awards honoring best local high school musicals

National Theatre presents Brandon Victor Dixon Awards honoring best local high school musicals

Wishes for the future: 3 DC-area students win Doodle for Google competition

Wishes for the future: 3 DC-area students win Doodle for Google competition

Arena Stage, Keegan Theater, Olney Theatre dominate Helen Hayes Awards in ceremony at The Anthem

Arena Stage, Keegan Theater, Olney Theatre dominate Helen Hayes Awards in ceremony at The Anthem

The Preakness Stakes: half horse race, half fashion show

The Preakness Stakes: half horse race, half fashion show

Sip beer and cheer for local artists in BrewWorks art battle in Lorton

Sip beer and cheer for local artists in BrewWorks art battle in Lorton

What’s the buzz? ‘Jesus Christ Superstar’ at National Theatre marks homecoming for Virginia native

What’s the buzz? ‘Jesus Christ Superstar’ at National Theatre marks homecoming for Virginia native

Tony winner Brian Stokes Mitchell headlines ‘Broadway in Bethesda’ at Round House Theatre

Tony winner Brian Stokes Mitchell headlines ‘Broadway in Bethesda’ at Round House Theatre

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May 9

Matt About Town: Loudoun Co. comic store hosts free comic book giveaway on Star Wars Day

King Tut treasures visit Northeast DC with ‘most comprehensive exhibition of replicas’

King Tut treasures visit Northeast DC with ‘most comprehensive exhibition of replicas’

Leslie Odom Jr., Cypress Hill, Bonnie Raitt headline May entertainment around DC area

Leslie Odom Jr., Cypress Hill, Bonnie Raitt headline May entertainment around DC area

Climate protester sentenced to 60 days in prison for vandalizing National Gallery of Art exhibit

Climate protester sentenced to 60 days in prison for vandalizing National Gallery of Art exhibit

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