Washingtonian https://www.washingtonian.com The website that Washington lives by. Mon, 18 Mar 2024 20:44:25 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.4.3 https://www.washingtonian.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/cropped-washingtonian-favicon-gigantic-138x138.png Washingtonian https://www.washingtonian.com 32 32 5 Films to See at the DC Environmental Film Festival (That Aren’t Sold Out) https://www.washingtonian.com/2024/03/18/5-films-to-see-at-the-dc-environmental-film-festival-that-arent-sold-out/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=5-films-to-see-at-the-dc-environmental-film-festival-that-arent-sold-out https://www.washingtonian.com/2024/03/18/5-films-to-see-at-the-dc-environmental-film-festival-that-arent-sold-out/#respond Mon, 18 Mar 2024 17:47:03 +0000 https://www.washingtonian.com/?p=1679235 The 32nd annual DC Environmental Film Festival returns this Thursday, with more than 60 films, all featuring climate and nature stories, set to be screened in venues such as Smithsonian museums, foreign embassies, the National Academy of Sciences, and elsewhere. While a handful of the films—such as First We Bombed New Mexico and Antarctica Calling—have […]

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37 Things to Do in the DC Area This Week: National Cherry Blossom Festival, Sakura Sunday, and “Little Shop of Horrors” Musical https://www.washingtonian.com/2024/03/18/things-to-do-in-the-dc-area-march-18-24-2024/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=things-to-do-in-the-dc-area-march-18-24-2024 https://www.washingtonian.com/2024/03/18/things-to-do-in-the-dc-area-march-18-24-2024/#respond Mon, 18 Mar 2024 17:13:57 +0000 https://www.washingtonian.com/?p=1679182 Happy Cherry Blossom week, DC! Peak bloom has arrived just in time for the opening of our beloved National Cherry Blossom Festival. The week brings a number of celebrations to town: You can join in the spring festivities with music and art at Sakura Sunday, Bloomaroo, Pink in the Park, and more.   Best Things […]

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Megan Thee Stallion and Gunna Will Perform at Broccoli City Festival  https://www.washingtonian.com/2024/03/18/megan-thee-stallion-and-gunna-will-perform-at-broccoli-city-festival/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=megan-thee-stallion-and-gunna-will-perform-at-broccoli-city-festival https://www.washingtonian.com/2024/03/18/megan-thee-stallion-and-gunna-will-perform-at-broccoli-city-festival/#respond Mon, 18 Mar 2024 16:00:36 +0000 https://www.washingtonian.com/?p=1679247 After several years at the RFK stadium grounds, the annual Broccoli City Festival is returning this year but in a new location: Audi Field at Capitol Riverfront (100 Potomac Ave., SW). The hip-hop festival will transform the stadium into a multi-faceted celebration of Black music and culture on July 27 and 28.  This year’s headliners […]

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I Toured Metro’s “Newly Renovated” Bathrooms. Here’s What I Found. https://www.washingtonian.com/2024/03/18/i-toured-metros-newly-renovated-bathrooms-heres-what-i-found/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=i-toured-metros-newly-renovated-bathrooms-heres-what-i-found https://www.washingtonian.com/2024/03/18/i-toured-metros-newly-renovated-bathrooms-heres-what-i-found/#respond Mon, 18 Mar 2024 14:45:43 +0000 https://www.washingtonian.com/?p=1679173 Last Monday morning, I started my shift like I do many others—scrolling through Twitter (fine, X) looking for a story. Then something caught my eye: an announcement from WMATA proclaiming “HOORAY! After 14 years of hard work, all 169 Metrorail restrooms have been completely renovated.” Now, as someone who was in the top 2% of […]

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A New Record Label Documents DC’s Most Challenging Sounds https://www.washingtonian.com/2024/03/18/a-new-record-label-documents-dcs-most-challenging-sounds/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=a-new-record-label-documents-dcs-most-challenging-sounds https://www.washingtonian.com/2024/03/18/a-new-record-label-documents-dcs-most-challenging-sounds/#respond Mon, 18 Mar 2024 14:25:43 +0000 https://www.washingtonian.com/?p=1679011 Is a recording of somebody’s footsteps music? That’s the kind of question Jonathan Williger wants to explore with his new label, Outside Time. The DC-based project, which launched in February, is devoted to experimental sounds of the sort that require close attention and an openness to the unusual. “Being challenged by art is one of […]

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3 International-Inspired Getaways a Short Drive From DC https://www.washingtonian.com/2024/03/18/international-inspired-getaways-a-short-drive-from-dc/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=international-inspired-getaways-a-short-drive-from-dc https://www.washingtonian.com/2024/03/18/international-inspired-getaways-a-short-drive-from-dc/#respond Mon, 18 Mar 2024 14:19:42 +0000 https://www.washingtonian.com/?p=1679111 Alpine Accommodations Bavarian Inn location_on Shepherdstown, West Virginia language Website Five Bavarian-style chalets sit by the Potomac River at this West Virginia inn. Renovations on all the rooms will be completed in March, bringing new carpets, furniture, and modern features to the Old World setting. An infinity pool with river views reopens in May. Founded […]

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A Cherry Blossom Wedding in April https://www.washingtonian.com/2024/03/18/a-cherry-blossom-wedding-in-april/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=a-cherry-blossom-wedding-in-april https://www.washingtonian.com/2024/03/18/a-cherry-blossom-wedding-in-april/#respond Mon, 18 Mar 2024 12:00:48 +0000 https://www.washingtonian.com/?p=1669802 Madeline, from Kentucky, and Jonathan, from Great Falls, met as students at Georgetown University and connected romantically after meeting up again a few years after graduation. A s’mores-making first date on the rooftop of Madeline’s apartment in August marked the official beginning of their relationship, and four years later, Jon proposed on New Year’s Day […]

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Chaos and Contemplation AT THE WEDDING in Studio’s New Comedy https://www.washingtonian.com/2024/03/18/chaos-and-contemplation-at-the-wedding-in-studios-new-comedy/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=chaos-and-contemplation-at-the-wedding-in-studios-new-comedy https://www.washingtonian.com/2024/03/18/chaos-and-contemplation-at-the-wedding-in-studios-new-comedy/#respond Mon, 18 Mar 2024 04:00:54 +0000 https://www.washingtonian.com/?p=1678945 The blooming of cherry blossoms and the rising temperatures herald a new season in this part of the world: wedding season. And while some people enjoy the springtime social media flood of wacky photo booth pictures and cottagecore table settings, for many others wedding season brings only the prospect of awkward family gatherings, uncomfortable shoes, and […]

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Ozempic Alternatives: 4 Weight Loss Medications That May Help You Manage Blood Sugar Levels https://www.washingtonian.com/2024/03/18/ozempic-alternatives/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=ozempic-alternatives https://www.washingtonian.com/2024/03/18/ozempic-alternatives/#respond Mon, 18 Mar 2024 04:00:30 +0000 https://www.washingtonian.com/?p=1678617 Ozempic is a popular, FDA-approved medication to manage Type II diabetes, and some users have found it also helps with weight loss. Although the idea of a “miracle pill” is tempting, not everyone needs a prescription drug for weight management. Many alternative weight loss medications can be obtained without a prescription. These supplements may help […]

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Where to See Cherry Blossoms This Weekend https://www.washingtonian.com/2024/03/15/where-to-see-cherry-blossoms-this-weekend/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=where-to-see-cherry-blossoms-this-weekend https://www.washingtonian.com/2024/03/15/where-to-see-cherry-blossoms-this-weekend/#respond Fri, 15 Mar 2024 18:56:48 +0000 https://www.washingtonian.com/?p=1679134 We’re almost at peak bloom: The Yoshino cherry blossom trees at the Tidal Basin just entered the “puffy white” phase, the final stage before the petals open. Peak bloom is still predicted for March 23 to 26, but if you just can’t wait that long, stop by these spots for a peek at some cherry […]

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