The Library of Congress’s National Book Festival is returning to Washington, D.C., this weekend! The free festival kicked off Friday, August 11, with an opening celebration before convening in full on Saturday, Au...
Talk about roar-some! The D.C. Public Library is hosting its 3rd Annual Dinosaur Roaring Contest. “Do you have a killer pterodactyl shriek, a mean tyrannosaurus growl or a wicked brontosaurus grunt?” the D.C...
The fireflies are out, the rooftop bars are open late, and summertime is in full swing in the District. From Fourth of July celebrations and music festivals to sporting events and popup markets, this month is boasting n...
June 19th — also known as Juneteenth, Emancipation Day, or Freedom Day — marks the official end of slavery in the United States, with the last slaves in Texas having been freed....
The Atlantic Festival is returning to The Wharf for the second year this fall. “Meet great minds who don’t think alike,” The Atlantic wrote in a press release. Now in its 15th year, the 2023 festival will fe...
Summer is around the corner, bringing concerts, BBQ, bar-hopping, and art exhibits with it! No matter what the start of summer has you looking for, D.C. is sure to have it! Whether you need to get away outdoors, immerse...
May marks Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month in the United States. Every May since 1990, we honor and celebrate the culture, achievements, and contributions of Asian Americans and Pacific Islander...
How many times have you picked up a book just to find it was so awful you couldn’t even finish it? Or, possibly worse, you forced yourself to finish in hopes it might get better just to be crushed by disappointmen...
The Library of Congress bestowed Joni Mitchell with the 2023 Gershwin Prize for Popular Song. According to the Library of Congress, the award “celebrates the work of an artist whose career reflects the influence,...
Since its national conception in 1981, March has been known as Women’s History Month, a time to celebrate and honor both notable women throughout history and the contributions they’ve made to society. From s...