St. Vincent is a musical master. Just ask Taylor Swift or Olivia Rodrigo.

The guitarist, who co-wrote hits for the pop stars, will perform her own songs at the Anthem on Friday.

By Olivia McCormackSeptember 11, 2024

Beer, brats and polka: Best Oktoberfest events in the D.C. area

The celebrations take many forms, from bands in brewery taprooms to dachshund races on the waterfront.

By Fritz HahnSeptember 11, 2024

The dB’s celebrate U.S. album releases — 43 years after recording them

The band’s reunion tour stops at the Atlantis on Friday, Sept. 13.

By Mark JenkinsSeptember 11, 2024

With new album, rap prodigy Mavi interrogates — and befriends — himself

Mavi, a former neuroscience major at Howard University, returns to D.C. to perform at the Howard Theatre on Friday.

By Chris KellySeptember 11, 2024
ArtReview

A mesmerizing ‘data sculpture’ remixes Dvorak at the Kennedy Center

Refik Anadol’s AI-assisted installation at the Reach is an impressive audiovisual show — and can’t help but feel a little removed from Dvorak’s works.

By Vanessa H. LarsonSeptember 11, 2024

10 places in D.C. to watch the Trump-Harris presidential debate

Watch the presidential debate on projection screens while playing bingo and sipping themed cocktails.

By Fritz HahnSeptember 10, 2024

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.

By Fritz Hahn, Sophia Solano, Adele Chapin and Chris KellySeptember 10, 2024

Celebrated chef Kwame Onwuachi returns to D.C. with luxe Afro-Caribbean spot

This week, the culinary talent behind Tatiana, twice named NYC’s best restaurant, opens the doors to Dogon, a fine-dining restaurant inside the Salamander Hotel.

By Warren RojasSeptember 9, 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.

By Olivia McCormack and Sophia SolanoSeptember 7, 2024

What to watch with your kids: ‘Beetlejuice Beetlejuice’ and more

Common Sense Media also reviews “Terminator Zero,” “Kindergarten: The Musical” and “Cookie Monster’s Bake Sale: Back to School.”

September 6, 2024
MoviesReview

One warning about in-law thriller ‘The Front Room’: It’s best to stay out

Kathryn Hunter and Brandy Norwood, playing a mother and daughter-in-law, butt heads in this un-scary and dubiously funny psychological horror-comedy.

By Michael O'SullivanSeptember 5, 2024

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.”

By Sophia SolanoSeptember 5, 2024
MoviesReview

‘His Three Daughters’: A sister act that’s among the year’s best movies

Carrie Coon, Elizabeth Olsen and Natasha Lyonne give career-peak performances in Azazel Jacobs’s relatable family drama.

By Ty BurrSeptember 5, 2024

Hardcore band Gel wants you to ‘feel the freak.’ You might like it.

The New Jersey-born band will perform at the Atlantis on Sept. 10.

By Chris KellySeptember 4, 2024
MoviesReview

‘Beetlejuice Beetlejuice’ is a not-bad sequel sequel

Michael Keaton, Winona Ryder and Tim Burton return in an overstuffed ghost story.

By Ty BurrSeptember 4, 2024

Stressed about the election? Here’s our distraction-heavy survival guide.

We’ve got about two months to go. If you’re feeling jittery, follow the lead of these professional politicos and try (occasionally) tapping out.

By Sofia AndradeSeptember 4, 2024

D.C.’s music scene gave indie rocker Oceanator her roots

The multi-instrumentalist will perform at Comet Ping Pong on Friday, Sept. 6.

By Mark JenkinsSeptember 4, 2024

Indie musician Waxahatchee’s songwriting mandate: ‘Airtight poetry’

Last time she came to Wolf Trap, inspiration struck. On Sept. 6, she returns to perform the song born at the venue.

By Zoe GlasserSeptember 4, 2024

Library of Congress exhibit collects the memories of a nation

A handwritten copy of the Gettysburg Address, Neil Simon’s notebook and a letter to Elizabeth Schuyler Hamilton are among the artifacts on display at the Library of Congress.

By Mark JenkinsSeptember 3, 2024

What to watch with your kids: ‘Rick and Morty: The Anime,’ ‘Kaos’ and more

Common Sense Media also reviews “Blink Twice” and “200% Wolf.”

August 30, 2024