Stop Doomscrolling and Take a Mental Health Break at These DC Spots

Washingtonian Things To Do 6/27 10:18A Jessica Ruf

Following Friday’s SCOTUS decision, this scene might look familiar: You, clutching your phone in bed, scrolling and scrolling and scrolling through heartbreak, outrage, and infuriating takes. You re not alone. We’re practically wired to...

MAP: Where to Watch the 2022 Fourth of July Fireworks Without Going to the National Mall

Washingtonian Things To Do 6/27 8:13A Damare Baker

The July 4 fireworks show will return to the National Mall on Monday. The show will run from 9:09 to 9:27 PM and can be seen from many areas in DC and Northern Virginia. If you re determined to get to the National Mall, be aware that you ll have...

Diana and Grace: How a Pair of Princess Exhibits Stack Up

Washingtonian Things To Do 6/27 4:30A Jessica Ruf

Princess Diana and Princess Grace had a lot in common: They followed unlikely paths to the palace, dealt with unfaithful husbands, and died in tragic car crashes. Now, coincidentally, they’re both the subjects of local exhibits. Here’s how these...

Best Things to Do in the DC Area 6/27-7/3: Pre-July 4th Parties, Shakespeare Exhibits, and a Berry...

Washingtonian Things To Do 6/27 4:00A Maggie Hicks

1.  Prepare for the 4th. The 4th of July is next week. Kick celebrations off with some early fireworks at a Nationals game (Fri, $16+, Navy Yard), on an Independence Eve Margarita Cruise (Sun, $32, Georgetown), or at the Bladensburg Fireworks...

14 Fun Food Festivals Around DC This Summer

Washingtonian Things To Do 6/24 4:00A Sophia Young

Savor: An American Craft Beer Experience When: Friday, June 24 from 7 to 10 PM. Where: The Anthem (901 Wharf St., SW) Calling all beer and food lovers: Choose from over 200 craft beers and pair them with small bites including honey-spiced duck...

Last-Minute DC-Area Ideas 6/23-6/26: Smithsonian Celebrations, Concerts, and New Exhibits

Washingtonian Things To Do 6/23 8:54A Sophia Young

No plans this weekend? Here are some last-minute things to do. Celebrate the summer solstice. Head to Smithsonian’s Solstice Saturday Celebration to enjoy extended museum hours, a dance party at the National Museum of Asian Art, an Astronomy...

The Weekend Scene: 10+ Things to Do in the DC Area Now That It's Officially Summer

NBC DC (Local) 6/23 8:37A Tommy McFly, News4 Scene Reporte

We’re embracing late nights in the middle of June with Friday night fishing , twilight pool parties , after dark comedy shows , stargazing and this show from one-person band Tash Sultana . And the nights really are getting later: The summer...

10 Fun Food Events Around DC This Week

Washingtonian Things To Do 6/23 8:06A Sophia Young

Are you ready for a barbecue smackdown? The 30th Annual Giant National Capital Barbecue Battle is back this Saturday, June 25 and Sunday, June 26. The event, held on the National Mall, will host cookbook authors, chefs, and professional pit...

Everything We Know About the Unauthorized Banksy Exhibit Coming to DC

Washingtonian Things To Do 6/22 6:52A Grace Deng

A traveling exhibit of artwork from the famously elusive street artist Banksy will open in DC on June 23. Here’s everything we know about “The Art of Banksy: The Unauthorized Collection.” It’s being held in an abandoned Bed Bath Beyond in...

The Lake-Versus-Beach Question, Solved

Washingtonian Things To Do 6/22 4:00A Andrea C. Poe

To lake or to beach? That is the question for many families, who battle it out each summer—my family among them. My husband, who grew up in the Midwest, is firmly Team Lake, while I, raised on the East Coast, am decidedly an ocean fan. Over time,...

8 Cool Things You Can Learn to Do at the Smithsonian Folklife Festival

Washingtonian Things To Do 6/21 9:14A Grace Deng

After two years of virtual events, the Smithsonian Folklife Festival will return to the National Mall from Wednesday, June 22 to Monday, June 27 and Thursday, June 30 to Monday,  July 4. The festival will explore cultural traditions of the United...

Best Things to Do in the DC Area 6/21-6/26: Summer Solstice, Folklife Festival, and Pollinator Week

Washingtonian Things To Do 6/21 6:24A Sophia Young

Our Top Things to Do This Week 1. Celebrate the Summer Solstice. Tuesday is the longest day of the year. Celebrate with tons of outdoor activities including a hike (Tues, $10, Anacostia), a fun run (Tues, free, Columbia), the opening of a new...

How To Celebrate Juneteenth in the DC Area

Washingtonian Things To Do 6/17 10:46A Damare Baker

Juneteenth is back this weekend in its second year as a federally recognized holiday, and there are several ways to celebrate Black history and culture in our area. From block parties to bike tours to music festivals, here are a few ideas for how...

Swim and Splash at These DC Area Pools, Spray Parks, and Water Destinations

Washingtonian Things To Do 6/17 7:39A Grace Deng

Looking for a place to take a dip? Here’s where you ll find pools, splash parks, and water parks around DC. Public Pools As long as you’re willing to brave a bunch of kids and the smell of chlorine, DC s public pools are a great option,...

10 Fun Food Events Around DC This Week

Washingtonian Things To Do 6/16 8:35A Sophia Young

What’s better than fudge? Free fudge. Kilwins DC (1250 Half St., SE) is handing out free slices of the confection beginning at 11 AM on Thursday, June 16 while supplies last (apparently it s National Fudge Day). You ll need to follow them on...