At Round House Theatre, a literally magical ‘Tempest’
Produced in collaboration with the Folger, Shakespeare’s sorcery-centric play is directed and adapted by Aaron Posner and the magician Teller.
By Celia Wren‘The Corridors of Power’: A devastating look at genocide and inaction
Dror Moreh’s lastest documentary examines the often disheartening political calculus that goes into decisions about how to respond to violence.
By Michael O'SullivanHow comedian Sylvia Traymore Morrison would spend a perfect day in D.C.
The veteran comic is starring in the one-woman show “The Return of Jackie Moms Mabley” at the Carlyle Room.
By Thomas FloydGhostburger, that pandemic pop-up, is now ready for its close-up
The owners behind Espita and Las Gemelas created the burger pop-up to generate income during the pandemic. Ghostburger is now a permanent part of the Shaw scene.
By Tim CarmanThe best things to do in the D.C. area the week of Nov. 25-30
Holiday season gets underway with tree lightings, markets and concerts, but don't overlook film fests and D.C. Cocktail Week.
By Fritz Hahn, Sophia Solano, Adele Chapin and Chris KellyWhat to watch with your kids: ‘Strange World’ and more
Common Sense's Media's guide to this week's family movies and TV shows.
4 concerts to catch in the D.C. area over the next several days
Mary Prankster, Dominic Fike, Amber Mark and Nikki Lane perform.
By Chris KellyA holiday-by-day guide to festive fun in D.C.
Here are some of our favorite holiday happenings — one thing to do every day between Black Friday and Christmas.
By Fritz Hahn and Sophia SolanoTikTok’s bass queen Blu DeTiger is on her way up
She will perform original songs like new release “Elevator” at 9:30 Club on Nov. 30.
By Sophia Solano‘Strange World’: Beautiful to look at, but not much below the surface
The Disney Animation adventure is visually stunning but hamstrung by a basic story and thin characters.
By Kristen Page-Kirby‘The Inspection’: A lyrical, distinctive boot camp story
Elegance Bratton’s debut feature is based on his experience going through Marine Corps training as a Black gay man.
By Mark Jenkins‘Bones and All’: All shock and no value
Luca Guadagnino’s adaptation of a young-adult novel about teen cannibals in love is a B-picture with art house pretensions.
By Ann HornadayMatthew Gardiner’s ‘Into the Woods’ casts a spell decades in the making
After falling in love with the show as a child, the Signature Theatre artistic director has put a new spin on Stephen Sondheim and James Lapine's fairy tale musical.
By Thomas FloydSeven local sites where you can explore the area’s Indigenous history
From murals to museums, sites in D.C., Maryland, Virginia and Delaware highlight the Mid-Atlantic's Native American heritage.
By Nevin Martell‘Glass Onion’: Another fun, and scathing, Knives Out mystery
Writer-director Rian Johnson and detective Benoit Blanc, played by Daniel Craig, return in the follow-up to 2019′s “Knives Out.”
By Ann Hornaday‘The Fabelmans’: Spielberg peels back the curtain on his youth
Filmmaker Steven Spielberg’s semi-autobiographical coming-of-age-tale is both quintessentially honest and sentimental.
By Ann HornadayTom Sietsema’s 7 favorite places to eat right now
Food critic Tom Sietsema's favorite restaurants in November 2022 include Chang Chang in Dupont Circle.
By Tom SietsemaHow Kareem ‘Mr. Bake’ Queeman would spend a perfect day in D.C.
The Maryland baker has competed on such cooking shows as "Beat Bobby Flay" and "Bake It Like Buddy."
By Rudi Greenberg‘Nanny’: The troubles of an immigrant caregiver are scary enough
Anna Diop plays a Senegalese nanny in the horror-adjacent drama by first-time writer-director Nikyatu Jusu.
By Michael O'Sullivan‘Devotion’: Korean War aviator drama is slow to take off
Jonathan Majors and Glen Powell star in fact-based tale of a friendship between Korean War aviators.
By Mark Jenkins