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28 Things to Do in the DC Area This Week and Weekend

Washingtonian Things To Do 4/21 7:44A Briana Thomas

Visit the French Market this weekend. Photograph by Bob Rives/Georgetown BID. Happy Monday, DC! Travel to France this weekend, with a trip to the vibrant Georgetown French Market. Also, there are...

On a roll: US Capitol Police motorcycle technician Justin Breman

WTOP News 4/20 11:20P Kate Ryan

In the D.C. region, conversations often start with, “What do you do?” WTOP’s series “ Working Capital ” profiles the people doing the work that makes the region unique.  U.S. Capitol Police have the...

How to catch the Lyrid meteor shower expected to peak this week

WTOP News 4/19 10:33P Greg Redfern

We had a chance to see the northern lights (aurora borealis) this past week . What you may not know is that the April 16 geomagnetic storm that was causing the aurora was also...

Saturday expected to be hottest day of the year — so far

WTOP News 4/19 1:28A Kay Perkins

Temperatures on Saturday are expected to average around 85 in the D.C. area — the highest temperatures so far this year, and 15 to 20 degrees warmer than average for this time...

6 people arrested after large group of teens descend on DC’s Wharf

WTOP News 4/18 11:28P Ciara Wells

MPD presence at The Wharf on Friday night.(WTOP/Alan Etter) MPD presence at The Wharf on Friday night.(WTOP/Alan Etter) Six people have been arrested after multiple large groups of juveniles descended...

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A Visually Striking Latin-Mediterranean Spot Opens In Downtown DC

Washingtonian (Food) 4/21 8:25A Jane Godiner

The Peruvian shrimp ceviche from GAIA Supperclub. Photograph by Cameron Whitman. GAIA Supperclub . 1025 Vermont Ave., NW. When veteran Wayne Johnson has dined in nightlife hotspots like Dubai,...

The Best Restaurants and Bars Near Capital One Arena, Home of the Washington Wizards and Capitals

DC Eater 4/21 8:08A Missy Frederick

Corn pizza from Tonari. | Rey Lopez/Eater D.C. Reliable picks for a quick beer, ramen, and much more D.C.’s Capitol One arena is home to everything from the Washington Wizards and Washington Capitals...

Where to Eat and Drink Around DC’s Capital One Arena

Washingtonian (Food) 4/21 6:56A Ann Limpert

The dining room at the Smith. Photograph by Scott Suchman This post was updated in April 2025. Capital One Arena is in the Chinatown/Penn Quarter neighborhood, home to many good restaurants. But not...

Rihanna’s Cult Caviar Combo Takes Center Stage at D.C.’s Hot New Supper Club

DC Eater 4/18 9:43A Tierney Plumb

The “Golden Nuggets” at Gaia. | Cameron Whitman/Gaia Gaia debuts on Saturday, April 19 with Mediterranean fusion fare from a Chopped winner Downtown’s dining scene gets a boost this weekend with the...

Where to Eat Gluten-Free in D.C.

DC Eater 4/18 7:05A Missy Frederick

A spread of dishes from Cielo Rojo, which clearly indicates gluten-free options on its menu and online ordering systems. | Cielo Rojo Bakeries, pizza shops, and restaurants that look out for diners...

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