Indulge at Maryland's largest crab feast, feel the soul and funk at the Summer Spirit Festival and play dozens of arcade games at the American Art Museum.

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The tacos at Spike Mendelsohn’s new Santa Rosa Taqueria are big, bold and saucy

We tried every single taco at the 'Top Chef' alum's latest concept, which serves casual Mexican food in Capitol Hill.

Our favorite pools in the D.C. area, from extravagant hotels to free neighborhood gems

It’s D.C. in July: You’re simmering. Here are great places to splash, sip and slide.

The month of June in restaurant openings and closings

Ripple in Cleveland Park and Restaurant Nora in Dupont Circle have closed, but new arrivals offer everything from New England fare to South American rotisserie chicken.

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A Baltimore dance team overcomes odds to become the season’s most awesome superheroes.

The bassist stresses that "bridges are better than walls" ahead of two arena shows in D.C.

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D.C. museum is a reminder of how the neighborhood used to be.

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Celebrate at 3 Stars and Union Craft Brewing anniversary parties, pair beer and chili, or drink your favorite local beers on National IPA Day.

The Celebration Cheesecake is a gargantuan pile of sugar that comforts you like a sweet bear hug.

To help Weems put a dent in his medical bills, D.C. comedians are staging a fundraiser.

This month, see "Othello" for free at the Shakespeare Theatre, take an after-hours tour of the Hirshhorn and celebrate local brews during DC Beer Week.

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Straw Stick and Brick in Brightwood Park and Bar Civita in Woodley Park have closed; new arrivals include Pizzeria Paradiso in Hyattsville and a distillery in Falls Church.

Restaurateur Ashok Bajaj honored with the Duke Zeibert Capital Achievement Award for his work in elevating the D.C. dining scene.

Hogo, Archipelago and the Truxton Inn are among the stops on the Tiki Trail this August.

Watch "La La Land" under the stars with the National Symphony Orchestra, sample cocktails made with D.C. spirits or relax at an exclusive rooftop pool party.

We judged the sandwiches on appearance, flavor, structure and bread quality, then ranked them from least to most enjoyable.

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In a drama that feels immediate today, a shameful chapter of American civic history comes to light.

At the Warner, the Maryland singer celebrates the release of his album “Long Way From Sunday.”

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