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August 21

The District comes out to celebrate Chuck Brown Day

DC remembers Chuck Brown, the Godfather of Go-Go, a decade after his passing

DC remembers Chuck Brown, the Godfather of Go-Go, a decade after his passing

Olney Theatre presents tribute to the late Stephen Sondheim on outdoor stage

Olney Theatre presents tribute to the late Stephen Sondheim on outdoor stage

DC mayor welcomes Doug E. Fresh, Rare Essence, DJ Kool for Chuck Brown Day

DC mayor welcomes Doug E. Fresh, Rare Essence, DJ Kool for Chuck Brown Day

Rams Head invites ‘Guardians of the Galaxy’ generation to hear Jay and the Americans

Rams Head invites ‘Guardians of the Galaxy’ generation to hear Jay and the Americans

‘Bless the Broken Road’ that led Marcus Hummon to ‘American Prophet’ at Arena Stage

‘Bless the Broken Road’ that led Marcus Hummon to ‘American Prophet’ at Arena Stage

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August 16

PHOTOS: Remembering Elvis 45 years after his death

Chilli of TLC still chasing waterfalls at Hollywood Casino but ‘no scrubs’ allowed

Chilli of TLC still chasing waterfalls at Hollywood Casino but ‘no scrubs’ allowed

Artists have changed lyrics before, but Beyoncé’s and Lizzo’s revisions are part of new era

Artists have changed lyrics before, but Beyoncé’s and Lizzo’s revisions are part of new era

DJ Spinderella, D Smoke headline Hip-Hop Block Party at Black History Museum

DJ Spinderella, D Smoke headline Hip-Hop Block Party at Black History Museum

Strathmore’s UkeFest returns in person this weekend after two years of virtual events

Strathmore’s UkeFest returns in person this weekend after two years of virtual events

Beyoncé calls Madonna a ‘masterpiece genius’ for joining her on ‘Break My Soul’ remix

Beyoncé calls Madonna a ‘masterpiece genius’ for joining her on ‘Break My Soul’ remix

Celebrate 50 years of Fort Dupont Park Summer Event Series in Southeast DC

Celebrate 50 years of Fort Dupont Park Summer Event Series in Southeast DC

Ready for Wolf Trap, Fantasia reflects on ‘American Idol’ win, Simon’s ‘tough love’

Ready for Wolf Trap, Fantasia reflects on ‘American Idol’ win, Simon’s ‘tough love’

Lady Gaga rocks Nats Park as ‘Born This Way Foundation’ aids DC charities

Lady Gaga rocks Nats Park as ‘Born This Way Foundation’ aids DC charities

DC’s Funk Parade returns in-person and for a good cause

DC’s Funk Parade returns in-person and for a good cause

Weasel: ‘We played our music, talked about our politics’; WHFS tribute show this weekend

Weasel: ‘We played our music, talked about our politics’; WHFS tribute show this weekend

Ukrainian folk band DakhaBrakha plays Strathmore as war rages back home

Ukrainian folk band DakhaBrakha plays Strathmore as war rages back home

‘Summer of Soul’ standout group The 5th Dimension rocks Rams Head in Annapolis

‘Summer of Soul’ standout group The 5th Dimension rocks Rams Head in Annapolis

Prince’s estate is finally settled after a 6-year battle

Prince’s estate is finally settled after a 6-year battle

August entertainment guide 2022

August entertainment guide 2022

Crossover country star Maren Morris wants to meet you in ‘The Middle’ at Merriweather

Crossover country star Maren Morris wants to meet you in ‘The Middle’ at Merriweather

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July 29

Band names new album after WTOP’s Glass Enclosed Nerve Center, tours newsroom

Shawn Mendes cancels world tour to prioritize his health

Shawn Mendes cancels world tour to prioritize his health

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