The Escape Game Opens This Month in Downtown DC’s Penn Quarter

Gallery Heist at The Escape Game

From our friends at The Escape Game...

The Escape Game Opens This Month in Downtown DC’s Penn Quarter

A 60-minute interactive game for anyone seeking an elevated unplugged adventure

The Escape Game is thrilled to announce its expansion to Downtown DC (950 F Street, NW, Suite 106 Washington, DC 20004) slated to open its 24th location on Friday, April 29, 2022.

Cirque du Soleil to Celebrate Its Return to the Washington, DC Area with KURIOS - Cabinet of Curiosities

From our friends at Cirque du Soleil...

Cirque du Soleil to Celebrate Its Return to the Washington, DC Area with KURIOS - Cabinet of Curiosities

Escape reality with a larger-than-life steampunk spectacle, beginning July 29, 2022 under the Big Top in Tysons

Tickets available exclusively to Club Cirque members today (free subscription)

General on sale starts March 7, 2022

Cirque du Soleil is proud to announce its return to the Washington, DC area this summer with its most critically acclaimed touring show KURIOS - Cabinet of Curiosities. Premiering July 29, 2022, audiences are invited to escape reality and step into a world of extraordinary imagination under the iconic Big Top at Lerner Town Square at Tysons II for a limited series of performances.

Día de los Muertos at La Cosecha

A traditional Día de los Muertos altar (Photo: La Cosecha) 

From our friends at La Cosecha...

La Cosecha​ (1280 4th Street, NE), the ​Union Market District​’s new contemporary Latin marketplace, will host its first annual Día de los Muertos (“Day of the Dead”) celebration, happening ​Thursday, October 31 ​through​ Saturday, November 2​. La Cosecha partners Serenata, Peruvian Brothers, Mosaico, FILOS Bakery, ArtTepuy, Arcay Chocolates​ and NOVA BOSSA​ will highlight the traditional Mexican holiday with food, drink and retail specials, tarot card readings and family-friendly activities like face painting, a screening of animated favorite ​Coco​ and much more.

Maggie O’Neill to Bring “Let’s Play” to The Rooftop at Union Market

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From our friend, Maggie O'Neill...

Maggie O’Neill to Bring “Let’s Play,” Her First Experiential, Interactive Solo Exhibit to The Rooftop at Union Market

The life-size bingo game on July 28 will feature a 75-player board on the rooftop court

Renowned artist and entrepreneur Maggie O’Neill invites Washingtonians to play to win during her first interactive exhibit, “Let’s Play,” a free, open-to-the-public event at The Rooftop at Union Market (1309 5th Street, NE.)

Dave & Buster's Gaithersburg Hiring for 200+ Positions

From our friends at Dave & Buster's...

Dave & Buster’s Now Hiring for More Than 200 Positions in Gaithersburg

Maryland’s Newest Entertainment Destination to Open in July 2019

Dave & Buster’s is slated to open its 129th location this July at the RIO Washingtonian Center, and is looking to hire hundreds of enthusiastic individuals to join the team. Positions are available in both front and back-of-house, including servers, bartenders, hosts, line cooks, game techs, and more. Interested candidates should complete an online application at daveandbusters.com/careers. Applicants can also visit the hiring site at the Holiday Inn, 2 Montgomery Village Avenue, Gaithersburg MD 20879. The hiring site is open Monday through Saturday. Hours of operation are from 9 AM - noon and 1 PM - 6:30 PM Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday, and 9 AM - noon and 1 PM - 4 PM on Wednesday.

50+ Embassies Participating in Around the World Embassy Tour This Saturday!

Inside the Embassy of Ghana at 2015's Around the World Embassy Tour

From our friends at Passport DC...

More Than 50 Embassies to Open Their Doors to the Public During the Around the World Embassy Tour

Annual event produced by Cultural Tourism DC to be held Saturday, May 4

More than 50 embassies will welcome the public in a cultural exchange like none other at the Around the World Embassy Tour. The event is part of Cultural Tourism DC’s Passport DC, a month-long celebration of DC’s international diplomatic community.

Dave & Buster's Fairfax to Open March 25

From our friends at Dave & Buster's...

Dave & Buster’s to Open Fairfax Location in Fair Oaks Mall

Northern Virginia’s newest entertainment destination slated to open in March 25

Dave & Buster’s, the ultimate entertainment destination, is thrilled to announce the March opening of their location in the Fair Oaks Mall. The opening marks Dave & Buster’s fourth location in the greater capital region and the 125th overall.

Medieval Times at Hanover to Hold Three Festive New Year's Eve Performances

From our friends at Medieval Times...

Ring in the new year with the Celebrations of Centuries­! Medieval Times at Hanover is holding three fantastic shows filled with food, live entertainment and other festivities this New Year’s Eve.

Punch Bowl Social to open Arlington location December 8

Retro Diner at Punch Bowl Social San Diego (Photos: Punch Bowl Social)

From our friends at Punch Bowl Social...

Punch Bowl Social Arlington to Open December 8

The award-winning brand will launch in Ballston Quarter with a grand opening party

Punch Bowl Social will open its new 25,000-square foot restaurant, bar and entertainment destination (4238 Wilson Blvd.) in Arlington’s Ballston Quarter on Saturday, December 8.

One Million-Light Festival Coming to One Loudoun

From our friends at LightUP Fest...

One Million-Light Festival Coming to One Loudoun

Featured in USA TODAY's list of Over-The-Top Christmas Light Displays

LightUP Fest, a culture-rich lights exhibit that combines traditional Chinese lanterns with modern lighting technology, will debut in the Washington Metro area on November 8, 2018 at One Loudoun in Ashburn, Va. Spanning 20 acres of land, the eight-week long exhibition, featuring more than one million lights will be one of the largest displays on the East Coast and will marry the old and the new to present a wondrous and delightful experience for all. Attendees to the event will be able to enjoy the displays, as well as partake in entertainment, food, interactive craft activities and much more!

Glen Echo's Photoworks to Host "10 Photographs" Fundraiser Offering Guests Curated Collection of Photographs

From our friends at Glen Echo Photoworks...

Photoworks Gallery Announces "10 Photographs: A Secret About a Secret" Fundraiser

Tickets now on sale for event to be held October 20 from 7-10 PM at Photoworks in Glen Echo, MD

Photoworks Gallery announces an evening of food, fun and photography to be held in Glen Echo Park on October 20, 2018 from 7 PM - 10 PM.

Strathmore Announces November Performances

Wanda Sykes returns to Strathmore, November 3rd

From our friends at Strathmore...

November Performances in the Music Center at Strathmore

Culinary demigod Ina Garten giving you all the “good vanilla” and a peek at her new cookbook;
comedian Wanda Sykes; pop hits with a vintage twist from Postmodern Jukebox;
“Queen of Ranchera Music” Aida Cuevas; stunts from The New Chinese Acrobats;
NBC’s The Sing-Off winners Home Free kick off the holidays with A Country Christmas

November in the Music Center begins, appropriately enough, with culinary goddess Ina Garten, whetting palates in anticipation of Thanksgiving with tips from her new book Cook Like a Pro, audience Q&A, and stories about her TV show, the Hamptons, and, lest we forget, Jeffrey. Wanda Sykes shares laugh-out-loud stories with the wit, incisive commentary, and delivery that has fueled her popular comedy specials and characters on Blackish, Snatched, and Bad Moms. Pop hits get a retro twist from viral sensation-turned-touring juggernaut Postmodern Jukebox, while Mexican singer Aida Cuevas pays tribute to confidant, mariachi icon Juan Gabriel. The New Chinese Acrobats dazzle with incredible feats of physicality and winners of NBC’s The Sing-Off, Home Free, jump headfirst into the holidays with A Country Christmas.

Capital One Arena to Host SmackDown 1000, October 16th

From our friends at Monumental Network...

SmackDown 1000 Set for October 16 at Capital One Arena

Tickets went on sale, August 17th

The historic 1,000th episode of WWE SmackDown Live will take place from Capital One Arena on Tuesday, October 16, 2018, and air live on USA Network at 8/7C. Tickets are available starting this Friday, August 17 at 10 AM ET at the Capital One Arena box office, via www.ticketmaster.com, or by calling 1(800) 745-3000.

Join the Rebellion: $4 Rides on The Capital Wheel on May 4th!

From our friends at The Capital Wheel...

The Capital Wheel Celebrates May the Fourth Be with You!

Friday, May 4, join the rebellion with $4 rides on The Capital Wheel, costume contests, $4 drink specials and more

The Capital Wheel at National Harbor is inviting fans from every galaxy to join them for the best party in the universe on Friday, May 4 to celebrate May the Fourth be with You. Guests in costume will be able to take a fantastic ride in their own climate-controlled space pod on The Capital Wheel for only $4 all day.

National Harbor Celebrates 10th Anniversary with Cherry Blossom Festival

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From our friends at National Harbor...

Sakura Sunday Includes a Japanese Market, Foods, Music & Entertainment, Sake & Beer Garden and More

In celebration of National Harbor's 10th anniversary and the recently planted cherry trees along the waterfront, locations throughout National Harbor will hold a cherry blossom festival, Sakura Sunday. Festivities include traditional Japanese picnicking, a Japanese Market (located on American Way), Japanese inspired music and entertainment as well as a Sake & beer garden. Grace’s Mandarin will start out the day with a cooking segment on the waterfront Plaza Stage (150 National Plaza.)

Cirque du Soleil’s Surreal Production, LUZIA Opens Tonight!

Contorsion - 2016 Cirque du Soleil (Photo: Matt Beard)

From our friends at Cirque du Soleil...

Cirque du Soleil’s Surreal Production, LUZIA Opens Tonight! 

Three weeks of performances added through June 17, 2018 under the white-and-gold Big Top at Tysons II

Cirque du Soleil is opening tonight with its delightfully-imaginative and visually-stunning production LUZIA. Due to popular demand, three weeks of performances have been added to LUZIA’s engagement, now through June 17, 2018 under a redesigned white-and-gold Big Top at Tysons II. For show and ticket information, please visit www.cirquedusoleil.com/luzia. Tickets start at $39.

Scrap Parts Get New Life as Upcycled Instruments - Scrap Arts Music at Strathmore, April 20

Scrap Arts Music visits Strathmore, April 20th

From our friends at Strathmore...

Strathmore Presents Scrap Arts Music

Inventive ensemble creates new instruments out of discarded scrap and upcycled materials

A bilge hose. Balloons. Wooden planks. Soda cans. Bicycle spokes. PVC pipe. All items that can be found in a scrap yard... or in the concert hall when in the hands of the artist-musicians of Scrap Arts Music, performing their new program Children of Metropolis in the Music Center at Strathmore on Friday, April 20, 2018 at 8 PM. Created by Scrap Arts Music founders Gregory Kozak and Justine Murdy, Metropolis chronicles one musician’s quest for identity and sense of place in a changing world. Known for creating highly physical and wildly theatrical stage shows, Scrap Arts Music couples next-gen instruments with athletic choreography and innovation that sees multifaceted performers utilizing every inch of space on stage as they alternate between hitting, moving, and bowing their instruments. For more information, please call (301) 581-5100 or visit www.strathmore.org.

National Harbor Celebrates 10 Year Anniversary with Cherry Tree Planting and Cherry Blossom Festival on April 15

From our friends at National Harbor...

Sakura Sunday Includes a Japanese Market, Foods, Music & Entertainment, Sake & Beer Garden and More

In celebration of National Harbor's tenth anniversary, Peterson Companies (developer and management company for National Harbor) has planted 100 cherry trees along the National Harbor waterfront. These trees, Okame cherry trees, join more than 100 cherry trees located throughout the property. The trees are providing a spectacular display. As fast growers, they're also known as early spring bloomers with "show stopping blooms."

Awesome Con Announces Beer Collaboration + Food Programming

Manor Hill Brewery "Robo Fuel"

From our friends at Awesome Con...

Awesome Con Announces Beer Collaboration and Futuristic Food Programming

Awesome Con and Manor Hill Brewery debut second exclusive brew “Robo Fuel”

Guests at the sixth annual Awesome Con by LeftField Media, the Mid-Atlantic’s premier pop culture convention, can expand their minds and whet their appetites with exciting culinary-centric programming at the con from March 30 - April 1. Attendees can now visit www.awesomecon.com/programming to view the full Awesome Con schedule and plan their experience before heading to the Walter E. Washington Convention Center for the show. Awesome Con is also proud to partner with Maryland brewery Manor Hill Brewery for the second year to debut “Robo Fuel,” a limited-release pale wheat ale brewed exclusively for the con and available to purchase at regional restaurants and retail stores starting Friday, March 23 while supplies last.

Trolls: The Beat Goes On Dance Party, January 19th

From our friends at DreamWorks Animation...

There's a Dance Party Around Every Corner!

On January 19th, from 12:00 - 2:00 PM, join Poppy and Branch from DreamWorks Animation’s Trolls at the Canal Park Ice Rink for an afternoon of dancing and giveaways to help them celebrate their new show, Trolls: The Beat Goes On!