GOING OUT GUIDE

D.C.-area nightlife, events and dining

Seven spots where you can enjoy the cherry blossoms away from the Tidal Basin

Skip the madness of the Tidal Basin and head to one of these quieter, but also beautiful, locales.

By Angela HauptMarch 15, 2022
FoodReview

Taqueria Picoso offers superb Mexican street food from a fine-dining chef

The Alexandria restaurant specializes in Mexico City street food.

By Tim CarmanMarch 14, 2022

How ‘Grace’ composer Nolan Williams Jr. would spend a perfect day in D.C.

The D.C. resident is the mind behind the culinary-themed musical, which is staging its world premiere at Ford’s Theatre.

By Thomas FloydMarch 14, 2022

Here’s what you need to know about visiting museums in D.C. right now

While D.C.'s mask mandate has been lifted, most museums still require visitors to wear masks indoors.

By Fritz HahnMarch 11, 2022

Got a kid with a blossoming interest in STEM? These spots will inspire a love of science.

We asked 12 women scientists featured in "#IfThenSheCan — the Exhibit" to tell us the places that inspired them.

By Fritz HahnMarch 10, 2022

The best things to do in the D.C. area the week of March 10-16

More Smithsonian museums reopen, events celebrate Women's History Month, and St. Patrick's Day parties are off to an early start.

By Fritz Hahn,  Anying Guo,  Adele Chapin,  Chris Kelly,  Chris Richards and Stephanie WilliamsMarch 10, 2022
MoviesReview

Ryan Reynolds meets his Mini-Me in the time-travel thriller ‘The Adam Project’

"The Adam Project " is part sci-fi action thriller and part family drama.

By Michael O'SullivanMarch 10, 2022

The Khan is using his deepest voice to reach higher heights

D.C.-raised rapper the Khan continues to push the aesthetic envelope. He performs at Union Stage on March 13.

By Chris RichardsMarch 9, 2022

4 concerts to catch in the D.C. area over the next several days

Wale, Animal Collective, Eric Bellinger and Ryley Walker perform.

By Stephanie WilliamsMarch 9, 2022
MoviesReview

Pixar’s ‘Turning Red’ is a brilliant, hilarious follow-up to Oscar-winning short ‘Bao’

Domee Shi's first feature film tells the story of a 13-year-old girl who discovers that she can turn into a giant red panda.

By Michael O'SullivanMarch 9, 2022
MoviesReview

Documentary tells a Holocaust-survival story in simple animation

"I Am Here" tells the story of a Holocaust survivor, using talking-head interviews, archival photos and animation.

By Michael O'SullivanMarch 8, 2022
FoodReview

Tasty 68 in Damascus brings the heat, but you have to ask for it

The Damascus restaurant specializes in the Sichuan dishes that the chef learned from a master in Chengdu.

By Tim CarmanMarch 7, 2022

How Jennifer Morris of the Nature Conservancy would spend a perfect day in D.C.

“My whole day is going to revolve around the Potomac,” the CEO of the nonprofit organization says.

By Rudi GreenbergMarch 7, 2022

Signature Theatre is betting if you like ‘Fiddler on the Roof,’ you’ll love ‘She Loves Me’

Utilizing the same basic plot as the film 'You've Got Mail,' the musical "She Loves Me" features the hummable tunes of Jerry Bock and Sheldon Harnick.

By Geoffrey HimesMarch 3, 2022

The best things to do in the D.C. area the week of March 3-9

Celebrate the reopenings of two D.C. museums, watch professional women's hockey or get an early start on St. Patrick's Day.

By Fritz Hahn,  Anying Guo,  Adele Chapin,  Chris Kelly,  Chris Richards and Michael Andor BrodeurMarch 3, 2022
MoviesReview

Moving yet meticulous, ‘After Yang’ is a movie about a robot that unfolds with the cold precision of one

Koganada’s sophomore feature is a futuristic fable about what it means to be human.

By Ann HornadayMarch 2, 2022

Women take the spotlight in a pair of art shows at the A.U. Museum

Two group shows at the American University Museum celebrate female artists.

By Mark JenkinsMarch 2, 2022