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DC's Avalon Theatre celebrates 100 years with Centennial Gala 05/02/2023 04:11am • The District's Avalon Theatre is celebrating its 100th anniversary this weekend in Chevy Chase. The nonprofit movie theater will host a special Centennial Gala on Saturday. "The gala event raises funds that literally keep this theater operating year over year," Programming Director Andrew World’s (unofficially) largest bounce house comes to Maryland 05/01/2023 12:26pm • A 16,000-square-foot, 37-foot high bounce house that's touring around North America is making a stop at Rosecroft Raceway in Fort Washington, Maryland, beginning May 20. The Big Bounce America, operated by Florida-based event producer and promoter XL Event Lab, will have activity times for li 'Our leaders have failed us': Climate activists plan blockade at White House Correspondents' Dinner 04/28/2023 04:41am • Activists with Climate Defiance shut down an event hosting John Podesta, senior adviser to President Joe Biden, in Washington, D.C. on April 25, 2023. (Courtesy Andrew Derek) A newly formed group of climate activists plans to disrupt a high-profile D.C. tradition this weekend: The White House Co Earth Day 2023: How to celebrate and give back around the DC area 04/19/2023 05:14am • Earth Day is on Saturday, April 22, and here are some ideas of how you can give back to Mother Earth around the D.C. area. Whether you plan to get your hands and boots dirty in a river cleanup or volunteer at your local farmers market, here are some Earth Day events and activities happening in th What's open, closed in DC area for Emancipation Day 04/17/2023 05:41am • A series of springtime events in the National Capital Region — including D.C.'s Emancipation Day celebration, Cherry Blossom Parade and Arlington's Bunny Hop 5K — will also bring a string of weekend closures to the area. D.C. Emancipation Day celebrates the District of Columbia Compensated Em Wanted: More DC-area barbecue judges 04/14/2023 07:15pm • There's a shortage of people who can judge barbecue competitions in the mid-Atlantic region. Seriously. The Kansas City Barbecue Society is holding a class for those who want to become a certified BBQ judge. It's the first time that's been offered here in the DC region. (Courtesy Kansas City 'Big show': DC-area native returns to region for New Japan Pro Wrestling event 04/14/2023 12:58am • Lio Rush with New Japan Pro Wrestling. (Courtesy Lio Rush) The last time New Japan Pro Wrestling had an event in D.C., Lio Rush was just a few months removed from surgery. Rush, who grew up in the D.C. area and attended Bishop McNamara and DuVal high schools in Maryland, was sidelined for alm DC throwing dayslong celebration during Emancipation Day weekend 04/13/2023 08:31pm • Recent years have seen D.C. turn Emancipation Day into a bigger and bigger celebration; and this year, the celebration will be so extravagant that it's going to spill into a second day, from Saturday into Sunday this weekend. Emancipation Day marks the day slavery was abolished in D.C. back in 18 Hexagon political comedy revue returns from pandemic hiatus at new location in Silver Spring 04/13/2023 04:43pm • The Hexagon political comedy troupe has been a D.C. staple for decades, but it unfortunately shut down during the COVID-19 pandemic, when the group lost President Joe Kaplan to the disease in 2020. Next week, the show hopes to launch a new era with eight live performances from April 21 to Ap Popular Manassas restaurant Three Monkeys Pub closing its doors in late May 04/12/2023 07:13am • In operation for five years, Three Monkeys Pub and Chophouse in Manassas became a local staple of Old Town at 9329 Main Street. (Courtesy Threemonkeysmanassas.com via InsideNoVa) This article was written by WTOP’s news partner, InsideNoVa.com, and republished with permission. Sign up for Ins The ultimate guide to mid-Maryland’s Heart of the Civil War Heritage Area 04/05/2023 11:05am • This content was provided by the Heart of the Civil War Heritage Area. Above the Potomac River and below the Mason Dixon Line, a visit to mid-Maryland’s Heart of the Civil War Heritage Area may tick off a few items on your must-do life list. Whether you base your stay in Frederick, Hagerstown o Heavy winds and scattered storms down trees, cut power across DC area 04/01/2023 11:59pm • Listen to WTOP on the 8s for the full forecast, traffic and weather updates. April has kicked off with some showers and high winds, knocking out power on Saturday throughout the D.C. area. Here's what you need to know. High wind warnings subside, with gale winds possible Sunday Warmer High Wind Warning: Potentially damaging winds expected in DC area Saturday 03/31/2023 04:38pm • A powerful storm system is heading to the D.C. area, bringing strong winds Saturday with the possibility of some gusts over 60 mph. The National Weather Service has issued a High Wind Warning for most of the D.C. area starting at noon and lasting until midnight. Listen to WTOP online  Weekend road closures for DC's Credit Union Cherry Blossom runs 03/31/2023 02:30pm • This first weekend in April will be one of the biggest for D.C.'s National Cherry Blossom Festival, with thousands of runners expected to hit the streets around the National Mall to see the flower-filled trees and participate in the races. The Credit Union Cherry Blossom includes a 5K and Kids Ru 'Facebook rapist' fakes death and escapes prison: 'Like a movie' 03/28/2023 06:30am • ▶ Watch Video: Survivors speak out about sexual violence against women in South Africa Police in South Africa said they have launched a manhunt for a convicted rapist who faked his own death in a daring prison break that has shocked the country. Authorities believed Thabo Bester to