Winter is almost here, which means all of your favorite winter activities are back for the season: drinking hot chocolate or eggnog wrapped in a warm blanket, playing in the snow, attending winter-themed parties and festivals, and enjoying the winter cocktails at your favorite local bar. However, there is one highly anticipated winter activity you don’t have to wait for. Ice skating season has already begun and people are flocking to the rinks. Maryland and Virginia have several ice skating rinks to choose from, but D.C. also has a few beloved ice skating rinks to Washingtonians. Here are the D.C. ...

What better way to spend the holiday and cold winter season than in a cozy theatre watching an awe-inspiring play with your family or friends? The new year is quickly approaching, which means theatre companies all over D.C. are preparing for the 2017 theatre season. We picked five plays from our favorite theatres in D.C. for you to see now or in the upcoming season: The Hard Problem Studio Theatre presents The Hard Problem by Tom Stoppard, a story about a young psychology researcher, Hilary, and her colleagues grappling with “the hard problem” of defining consciousness, which causes her to ...

December is all about bracing for the winter, spending time with your loved ones for the holidays, and of course, all of the seasonal events for you to enjoy. D.C. is a haven for some of the best festivals and events, and this time of year, they have some of the best events to offer. If you’re looking for an event to help you get into the holiday spirit, look no further! We have gathered the top four events that you and all of your loved ones could enjoy: Zoolights at the National Zoo From Nov. 25 to Jan. 1, ...

The holidays are here and that means holiday shopping is in full swing. Black Friday and Cyber Monday has come and gone, but you still haven’t found that perfect gift for your loved one. Instead of worrying, head to the Downtown D.C. Holiday Market. The twelfth annual Downtown Holiday Market will bring Washingtonians the most spectacular outdoor shopping ever experienced. The market opened on Nov. 25 to offer items from over 150 regional artisans, crafters and boutique businesses. You can buy your loved one, jewelry, pottery, paintings, and textiles offered by 60 exhibitors each day. Shop for clothes, accessories, collectibles ...

Thanksgiving has passed, which means it’s time to start preparing for Christmas. You reminisce on every year that your family carried in that gigantic Christmas tree ready for you to decorate with candy canes and ornaments, but then you take a look around your small apartment and realize you don’t have the space to carry on the tradition. The holiday season is a festive and fun time for parties, special events, and of course, decorating. While having a small apartment doesn’t always make it easy to decorate at this time of year–especially with Christmas trees that take up a great ...

That special time of year is quickly approaching, which means our beloved capital will begin to set the city for the holiday spirit. Every year since 1923, Washingtonians gather near the White House for the most anticipated event of the year. Dec. 1 is the National Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony, and it is an event you won’t want to miss! Although, the online ticket lottery is now closed, you can anticipate entering the lottery next year or hope to grab a ticket from a friend or good Samaritan and watch the ceremony on the Hallmark Channel on Dec. 5. Tune ...

Washington, D.C. is a flurry of flourishing small food and retail businesses serving every type of patron throughout the city. From food trucks to small craft stores, there’s nothing you can’t find at the local small businesses in D.C. Washingtonians appreciate their local small businesses so much that each year, they celebrate them with one big marketplace. On Nov. 26, join the DC Brau Brewing Company for their 4th Annual Made in DC Holiday Marketplace. From 1 p.m. to 6 p.m., visitors will get to start their holiday shopping at stalls featuring several locally-made products from local craft sellers while ...

With Thanksgiving around the corner, families and friends will gather around the table to show reverence and share a wonderful feast. Tradition is great, but even with the younger generations now getting older, new traditions must be made. While going around the table expressing your gratitude to your family is special, making a personal Thanksgiving decoration for your family can be a memory you all will cherish for generations. This year, instead of just bringing your usual Thanksgiving dish or dessert, create one of these special Thanksgiving decorations and activities to add to your family traditions: Create a “We Are ...

Washington, D.C. has some of the best craft beer at D.C.-born breweries such as Atlas Brew Works, Capitol City Brewing, DC Brau Brewing, and so many more. Washingtonian beer lovers rave about their local breweries and the delectable brews they have to offer, but we are raving about one brewing company outside of our beloved D.C. area. This month, our featured day trip is to the Lost Rhino Brewing Company in Ashburn, Va. Just a little more than a 45 minute drive from D.C., the Lost Rhino Brewing Company has a great selection of craft beer for its patrons to ...

The Newseum has always been a museum known for its focus on the First Amendment but also on free expression. On Nov. 15, they will celebrate the right to free expression in one night. Join the Newseum for their last night of Newseum Nights next week Tuesday for “Newseum Nights: Act Up!” Every moment will be spent enjoying the free of expression through dance, art and so much more. Take a look at everything that will be happening at “Newseum Nights: Act Up!” Enjoy a performance by the best all-male step team in the D.C., Maryland and Virginia-area (DMV), Dem’ ...