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Tysons’ New Indoor Pickleball Haven: A Smash Hit
Pickleball has been taking the country by storm and it’s easy to see why. Combining elements of tennis, badminton and ping-pong, the sport is easy to follow and tons of fun regardless of your age or ability. The wildly popular sport has led to a new Major League team and even chatter about adding it to the Olympics!
10 Reasons Social Sports are a DC Institution
Ride by the National Mall any night after work or any open field in the city you can find, and you’ll likely see thousands of people rocking bright, colorful t-shirts playing everything from kickball or softball to flag football and even Bocce. If you find yourself in one of...
Calling for Submissions: Fall Activities Guide 2024
We are all about making fun possible so we’re rounding up the best things to do this fall in the DMV and want your input! From Thanksgiving feasts to Oktoberfest, apple picking to football games, Halloween to Art All Night, theater seasons, cideries, wineries, breweries, and more – if you’re catering to the Fall Fanatics this year – we want to help you highlight it in our guide.
Summer Beats: Hot August Music Festival 2024
Mark your calendars for August 10, 2024, as the 31st annual Hot August Music Festival (HAMF) returns to Oregon Ridge Park in Cockeysville, MD. This beloved summer event promises a day filled with diverse musical performances, family-friendly activities, and a vibrant community atmosphere. Musical Extravaganza. This year’s festival will feature...
Celebrating Excellence: 2024 RAMMY Award Winners
The 2024 RAMMY Awards have brought a new wave of excitement and recognition to the DMV’s vibrant dining scene. These prestigious awards, honoring the best and brightest in the local hospitality industry, highlight the exceptional talent and innovative concepts that make our region’s food and beverage scene truly outstanding. Here’s a roundup of this year’s winners:
Your Guide to the 2024 DC JazzFest
Jazz of all genres and melodies will provide the soundtrack for the District as DC JazzFest celebrates its 20th anniversary this summer from August 28 to September 1. The five-day festival – which is one of the biggest in the country – features an absolutely stacked lineup of top local and international jazz artists, with more than 80 concerts on multiple performance stages in neighborhoods around town. It culminates with the blockbuster main event over Labor Day weekend on August 31 through September 1 at The Wharf, with free and ticketed events across six stages, both indoors and outdoors.
Groovin’ at DelFest 2024: Music, Memories, and More
Nestled in the picturesque mountains of Western Maryland at the The Allegany Fairgrounds, DelFest 2024 once again brought together a vibrant community of music lovers, families, and performers for a weekend of extraordinary bluegrass, Americana, and roots music. The festival has become a cherished annual tradition for fans from near and far.
12 Reasons To Attend DC JazzFest
Jazz of all genres and melodies will provide the soundtrack for the District as DC JazzFest celebrates its 20th anniversary this summer from August 28 to September 1. The five-day festival – which is one of the biggest in the country – features an absolutely stacked lineup of top local and international jazz artists, with more than 80 concerts on multiple performance stages in neighborhoods around town. It culminates with the blockbuster main event over Labor Day weekend on August 31 through September 1 at The Wharf, with free and ticketed events across six stages, both indoors and outdoors.
If You Like Piña Coladas
National Piña Colada Day is just around the corner on July 10th, and we’ve rounded up some of the most exciting and innovative takes on this beloved tropical drink in and around the DC, Maryland, and Virginia area. Drink: Not Your Traditional Piña Colada. Price: $18. Details:...
Celebrate Father’s Day in Style in D.C.!
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Day of Play at RFK: A community’s celebration of fun
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Solar Eclipse Viewing Events Across D.C., Maryland, and Virginia
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D.C.’s Springtime Dining: A Feast for the Senses
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Leading DC: A Party for One (or Two) this Valentine’s Day
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D.C.’s Hip Sonny + Cher: Meet Cat Janice + Footwerk
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Playhaus DC: Making it Weird But Keeping It Kind
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Step Inside Founders Row’s Winter Wonderland Tree Lighting Celebration
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10 Soups to Savor During Cold Weather Days
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Reel Affirmations Returns to D.C., Celebrates Queer Living in All Ways
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Why Your Next Staycation Should Be Winery + Golf Course The Crossvines
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