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Things to do in DC on Memorial Day weekend 2019
The D.C. area will host many events and opportunities to honor fallen military members throughout Memorial Day weekend. Here’s what you need to know.
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Why the #DontMuteDC movement hits home for a local business owner
D.C.’s Funk Parade reminded local business owner Shermica Farquhar about the importance of preserving local traditions.
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WATCH: DC celebrates culture and unity at annual Funk Parade
Events at the D.C. Funk Parade ranged from a day fair with several music and dance acts across several stages, to an interactive parade from the Howard Theater to the Lincoln Theater. Watch video.
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World’s largest bounce house returns to DC area this weekend
The Big Bounce America’s 2019 tour will bring the world’s largest bounce house to the D.C. metro area this weekend. Tickets for the event at Maryland’s Rosecroft Raceway will start at $16.
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DC art exhibit features barbershop, free haircuts throughout the summer
There’s no shortage of art museums in D.C., but a new exhibit is offering visitors something most galleries won’t have: free haircuts.
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Sharing struggles, breaking stigmas: Live storytelling shines spotlight on mental health
In the U.S., one in five adults live with a mental illness. Yet, despite the statistics, there is still a stigma when it comes to talking about mental health. One Northern Virginia resident is hoping to break that — and she’s doing it with live storytelling.
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Architecture meets the arts at Building Museum’s design-focused film festival
Over the years, the National Building Museum’s Great Hall has been made into a beach, a beehive and an iceberg. And this weekend, it will go through yet another transformation when it becomes a theater for D.C.’s 2019 Architecture and Design Film Festival.
3 months ago -
‘The truth is out there’: UFO conference returns to DC area
“Mysteries of Space & Sky” is one of the longest-running UFO conferences in the region, and this year’s event will feature a presentation by one of the world’s most famous alleged alien abductees, Travis Walton.
7 months ago -
Thousands gather, stream along H Street for annual arts festival
Folks streamed through the H Street Corridor, walking on lanes that usually usher cars and over rails that guide street cars, all to the sounds of music from DJs, drums and the lilts and tones of hundreds of lively conversations in this year’s H Street Festival.
7 months ago -
‘9/11 Heroes Run’ honoring civilian and military first responders rescheduled
What began as a small memorial run to honor a soldier killed while saving team members in Iraq has grown into an international event over the past decade.
8 months ago -
Record year for Flags Across Rosslyn marks 17th anniversary of 9/11
Rosslyn landlords are marking the 17th anniversary of the 9/11 terrorist attacks with record participation in this year’s Flags Across Rosslyn.
9 months ago -
7 ways to celebrate Labor Day weekend at the beach
See an outdoor concert, eat some crabs, and have a final soak in the sun — here’s a few ideas to see off the summer this Labor Day weekend.
9 months ago -
Where to watch fireworks, parades on July 4
How will you celebrate America’s birthday? Whether you prefer your Independence Day celebrations large or small, you’re sure to find one you like on our comprehensive regional list.
11 months ago -
Barbecue battle offers cash, championship invite to winners
The National Capital Barbecue Battle on Pennsylvania Avenue is one of the most important events for pitmasters in the U.S., with a trip to Jack Daniel’s world championship event in Tennessee on the line.
11 months ago -
C-A-P-S! Thousands of fans celebrate Stanley Cup champs in DC
Caps fans have waited more than 40 years for this day. Thousands of people lined up along Constitution Avenue and on the National Mall to catch a glimpse of the Washington Capitals and the Stanley Cup. See photos and video.
12 months ago
