More than $15 million dollars' worth of artwork will be on display at this year's 15th Annual Alexandria King Street Art Festival on September 16th and 17th. The 200-plus national and international artists are expected to take up six city blocks along Main Street in downtown Alexandria. Admission is free, so even if you don't […]
Given that Washington, DC is the capital of the Great American Melting Pot, it makes perfect sense that it would host the DC Shorts Film Festival. After all, the fest plays host to a lineup of more than 170 films from all over the globe, representing more than 30 countries. The short film fest allows […]
The businesses of the 17th Street corridor take the spotlight on Saturday, August 26th as the 17th Street Festival returns to Washington, D.C. The festival features more than 100 vendors, including artists, local shops, area organizations, and more. An impressive lineup of live entertainment will also be on site during the festival including everything from […]
If you're a regular runner who's grown tired of the same old races, the Bubble Run 2017 will bring a much-needed dose of fun to your workout routine. Instead of just mapping out a route and setting runners loose, the Bubble Run adds a splash of color to the event. As you run, jog, or […]
A heritage breed pig—or a "cochon," as it's called in French—is typically raised without any antibiotics or inhumane treatment on a family farm. It's one of the remaining vestiges of farming tradition. And many family farmers continue to raise their pigs this way. Cochon 555 wants to teach the masses about the heritage breed pig, […]
Have you been looking to try some new food? You’re in luck. From April through October, some of the area’s best food trucks converge on The Bullpen for Truckeroo. The Friday night food truck parties celebrate Washington, D.C.’s best food trucks by welcoming them to The Bullpen for an evening of great food and al […]
The Torpedo Factory Art Center draws a crowd of roughly 500,000 people over the course of a year. Considering the fact that it hosts the biggest number of working artist studios in a single building anywhere in the country, it's no wonder why. The former munitions plant has plenty of space for artists, and it […]
The menu at Calabash African Cuisine and Bar may be short, but this Alexandria eatery offers authentic African fare, packed with flavors that you're sure to enjoy. Just try the Jollof Rice. This dish is a particular hit among regulars, and it's unlikely you'll find it at many other restaurants in Alexandria. It's inspired by […]
As a retired chemical engineer, Benjamin Umansky understands the language of science. So when he and wife Raquel took their gelato-making hobby and transformed it into a full-fledged business, he remained committed to the science behind crafting authentic gelato. Taste what he and his family can do at Casa Rosada Artisan Gelato. They enlist low […]
Righteous Cheese at Union Market welcomes a different kind of summer celebration this July: a celebration of American-made cheese and beer. Scoop up tickets—just $49 per person—for this food- and drink-filled celebration, which is happening on Thursday, July 13th. From 7 to 8 p.m. the cheese experts at Righteous Cheese will introduce guests to four […]