New movies to stream this week: ‘Sidney’ and more
Our weekly roundup of new movies to watch from home.
By Michael O'SullivanThe best things to do in the D.C. area the week of Sept. 22-28
Stay up late to experience arts and culture across the District, celebrate Fiesta D.C. with a street party and parade, or toast the city's beer scene.
By Fritz Hahn, Sophia Solano, Adele Chapin and Chris KellyHiroshima, seen through the eyes of innocence and experience
At the Phillips Collection, ‘Jacob Lawrence and the Children of Hiroshima’ looks at nuclear devastation through a lens of hope, and one of despair.
By Mark JenkinsNew at the zoo
Take a closer look at these 19 animals that arrived at the National Zoo since the pandemic.
By Matt McClain, Annaliese Nurnberg and Sophia SolanoNextFest returns with a two-day celebration of D.C.’s music culture
The festival, in its second year, features a full day of jazz, funk and go-go performances on Saturday and performances, discussions and films on Sunday.
By Chris KellyCity of Caterpillar reunited without having to rebuild its sound
The Virginia screamo heroes return with their first album in 20 years.
By Chris Richards‘Catherine Called Birdy’ is a sprightly critique of the patriarchy
Lena Dunham’s adaptation of the Newbery Medal-winning novel centers on a 13th-century teenage girl who just isn’t having it.
By Ann Hornaday‘Don’t Worry Darling’: Trouble in paradise, close by ‘Twilight Zone’
Olivia Wilde’s over-hyped and under-baked thriller is a forgettable flash in the pan.
By Ann HornadayA new Kennedy Center exhibition shows JFK’s love of the arts
“Art and Ideals,” a permanent exhibition on the Kennedy Center’s second floor, puts a spotlight on John and Jacqueline Kennedy’s embrace of the arts.
By Fritz HahnCinema Hearts: An ex-pageant queen turned indie rocker
The singer-songwriter has a record release party at Comet Ping Pong on Sept. 23.
By Chris KellyAmsterdam Falafelshop and the art of moving on after a broken heart
Arianne Bennett, co-founder of Amsterdam Falafelshop in Adams Morgan, is trying to move on after the covid-related death of her husband and partner, Scott.
By Tim CarmanHow fitness coach Monica Jones would spend a perfect day in D.C.
The D.C.-based fitness and wellness coach is committed to working with women and communities of color.
By Priscilla Ward5 pick-your-own apple orchards for fall fun
These local farms feature autumn activities that go beyond apple picking.
By Sophia SolanoThe best things to do in the D.C. area the week of Sept. 15-21
A busy weekend features festivals celebrating H Street, Petworth and Hyattsville; free walking tours of D.C.; and National Dance Day.
By Fritz Hahn, Sophia Solano, Haben Kelati, Adele Chapin and Chris KellyNew movies to stream this week: ‘Medusa’ and more
Our weekly roundup of new movies to watch from home.
By Michael O'SullivanWhere to celebrate Oktoberfest in the D.C. area
It's time for German beers, wiener dogs and stein-hoisting competitions.
By Fritz Hahn and Adele ChapinWhere to find fall festivals with pumpkin patches and corn mazes
Say hello to fall with pumpkin patches, corn mazes and apple cider doughnuts at these area festivals.
By Fritz Hahn and Adele Chapin‘Pearl’ is no gem, despite sterling performance by Mia Goth
The horror prequel 'Pearl' is the origin story of the murderous senior citizen in the movie 'X.'
By Olivia McCormackPublic Figures makes music to amplify the imagination
The thundering art punk rock duo is performing at Songbyrd on Sept. 18.
By Sophia SolanoViola Davis reigns supreme in ‘The Woman King’
As the leader of a legendary, 19th-century African women’s fighting force, Viola Davis is nothing less than magnificent.
By Ann Hornaday