This weekend’s Smithsonian Mother Tongue Film Festival will feature 25 films in 27 languages. Explore film, food, culture and community all weekend long across the D.C. region. Racers…
Read more Things to do in the DC area: Mother Tongue Film Festival, Cupid’s Undie Run … and more! – WTOP NewsFood is now a main dish as opposed to something served on the side to musical performances at Strathmore in Bethesda, Maryland. The Prelude Buffet is a reserved-seat…
Read more Things to do in the DC area: Strathmore’s Prelude Buffet, Chocolate Festival … and more! – WTOP NewsLooking for a scare? The “Paranormal Activity” franchise hits the stage at D.C.’s Shakespeare Theatre Company with a two-hour theatrical experience packed with suspense and supernatural thrills. See…
Read more Things to do in the DC area: ‘Paranormal Activity,’ go-kart championship … and more! – WTOP NewsStart the year strong by heading to The Yards in Southeast D.C. for pop-ups, tours, workshops and physical group activities. Start the year strong by heading to The…
Read more Things to do in the DC area: The Fresh Start Series, Rock the Rink skate party … and more! – WTOP NewsElvis’ Birthday Fight Club headlines a lengthy lists of things to do during the first weekend of the new year in the D.C. area. See the full list.…
Read more Things to do in the DC area: Elvis’ Birthday Fight Club, Bluegrass Festival … and more! – WTOP NewsIt’s almost time to ring in 2026, and D.C. is celebrating on the National Mall. Watch the festivities live. It’s almost time to ring in 2026 — and D.C.…
Read more WATCH LIVE: New Year’s Eve fireworks and Washington Monument light show – WTOP NewsFrom Dec. 27 through Feb. 9, the National Building Museum is hosting an indoor synthetic ice-skating experience to keep the holiday spirit going into the new year. The…
Read more Things to do in the DC area: Winter Skate Spectacular, Holiday Record Swap … and more! – WTOP NewsOver 55 local musicians are coming together in Vienna, Virginia, for Jammin Java’s annual holiday tradition to host the Santa Clauster-f@%! Holiday Spectacular. Over 55 local musicians are…
Read more Things to do in the DC area: Santa Clauster-f@%! Holiday Spectacular … and more! – WTOP NewsThe Capital Art and Craft Festival is back this weekend with more than 300 juried artists at the Dulles Expo Center in Chantilly, Virginia. The Capital Art &…
Read more Things to do in the DC area: Capital Art & Craft Festival, ‘an Irish Carol’ … and more! – WTOP NewsThose looking for a holiday paradise should keep an eye on this winter carnival that is on its way to D.C. The inaugural Winter Wonderfest at Nationals Park…
Read more Things to do in the DC area: Winter Wonderfest at Nationals Park, film festival … and more! – WTOP NewsArtist Tim Yanke’s artwork for the 2026 National Cherry Blossom Festival in D.C. was unveiled in Georgetown on Thursday night. For months, artist Tim Yanke grappled with how…
Read more National Cherry Blossom Festival plans for larger crowd, unveils official artwork – WTOP NewsThe District’s National Zoo is glowing again thanks to the return of ZooLights. The event runs on winter evenings from Nov. 21 through Jan. 3, 2026. A lit-up…
Read more Things to do in the DC area: ZooLights, Umbrella Art Fair … and more! – WTOP NewsExperience the best of D.C. this week with the fourth annual Four Seasons Wine & Dine in Georgetown, featuring celebrity chefs like Michael Mina and Antonia Lofaso, curated…
Read more Things to do in the DC area: Four Seasons DC Wine & Dine, Mezcal With Friends … and more! – WTOP NewsOne of the biggest, boldest and most delicious food events in the D.C. region is back and being hosted this Thursday at The Anthem. The Capital Food Fight,…
Read more Things to do in the DC area: Capital Food Fight, HBCU First Look Film Festival … and more! – WTOP NewsLovers of indie bookstores and spine-chilling festivities should head to Fright Fête at Lost City Books in D.C.’s Adams Morgan neighborhood this Friday. Lovers of indie bookstores and…
Read more Things to do in the DC area: Fright Fête, Día de los Muertos … and more! – WTOP NewsThe Chefs for Equality benefit dinner is back on Monday, and there’s plenty more things to do in D.C. this weekend. Here’s WTOP’s guide. Food previously served at…
Read more Things to do in the DC area: Chefs for Equality, District Arcade … and more! – WTOP NewsThe Halloween Mini Box at Astro Doughnuts & Fried Chicken.(Photo courtesy Scott Suchman) The Halloween Mini Box at Astro Doughnuts… The Halloween Mini Box at Astro Doughnuts &…
Read more Halloween pop-ups and other frightening foodie events in the DC area – WTOP NewsGallaudet University is hosting the Deaf Way Film Festival for the first time since 2002, celebrating deaf culture and cinema with free public screenings and inclusive programming. The…
Read more Things to do in the DC area: Deaf Way Film Festival, ‘Fremont Ave.’ … and more! – WTOP NewsReturning to the Dulles Expo Center this year in Chantilly, Virginia, is the Capital Art and Craft Festival. Here are other things to do in the D.C. area.…
Read more Things to do in the DC area: Capital Art and Craft Festival, Race the District … and more! – WTOP NewsFor those seeking something scary, delicious, enlightening or family-friendly this Halloween season, there’s something in D.C. for every haunt of life. It’s time to party it up this…
Read more DC-area Halloween parties and spooktacular events – WTOP News