Sophia Solano

Washington, D.C.

Features Editorial Aide

Education: American University, BA in Journalism and Political Science

Sophia Solano is a Features Editorial Aide, author of the House of the Week column and frequent contributor to the Going Out Guide and Style sections. She joined The Post in 2022.
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The 34 best things to do in D.C. this weekend and next week

Groove at outdoor jazz festivals, see award winners at the D.C. State Fair and start celebrating Oktoberfest.

September 10, 2024

He’s been king of the Ren Fest for 22 years. The crown is weighing on him.

During the week Fred Nelson is an obscure bureaucrat. And for nine glorious weekends a year he’s ruler of a fantasy land. The privilege comes with a price.

September 7, 2024
“Long live the king! God save the queen!”

This Fredericksburg, Va., Victorian was restored — and doubled in size

HOUSE OF THE WEEK | The five-bedroom, four bathroom house underwent a major renovation that doubled its square footage but kept its original details

September 6, 2024
The living room has double doors that separate it from the rest of the main level.

They do drag versions of musicals, from ‘Shecago’ to ‘Queeney Todd’

Highball Productions spoofs Broadway at an LGBTQ+ bar, with fire eating, confetti cannons and, now, a production inspired by “High School Musical.”

September 5, 2024
The Highball Productions cast performs “Shecago” at JR’s Bar in May.

1904 Waddy B. Wood house on the market for nearly $4 million

HOUSE OF THE WEEK | The seven-bedroom, five-bathroom Colonial in Cleveland Park retains historic details alongside modern upgrades

August 30, 2024
The foyer connects a dining room and living room.

The 26 best things to do in D.C. this weekend and next week

Say farewell to summer with outdoor concerts and street festivals, and prepare to welcome fall with corn mazes and apple picking.

August 29, 2024

    Set sail with 5 of the most fun boating excursions in the D.C. area

    DJs, dancing, open bars and craft beer tastings, all while the wind ruffles your hair. Plus pirates, if that’s your thing.

    August 27, 2024

    Tudor to modern: Renovated D.C. mansion priced at $6.7 million

    HOUSE OF THE WEEK | The six-bedroom, eight-bathroom house blends original Depression-era details with modern upgrades -- including a pool and cabana

    August 23, 2024
    The back of the house is modern with a 9-by-40-foot pool.

      The 29 best things to do in D.C. this weekend and next week

      The National Book Festival brings legions of readers and authors together, the Maryland Renaissance Festival returns, and opera fills a baseball stadium.

      August 22, 2024

      The do’s and don’ts of shared laundry rooms

      Is it ever okay to remove someone’s clothes from the dryer in a shared laundry space? Experts weigh in.

      August 22, 2024