One great aspect of D.C. is the cultural diversity that brings so much delicious international food to D.C. diners. Washingtonians cherish this diversity so much that they have several food festivals throughout the year such as Restaurant Week, and upcoming on Oct. 8, the Taste of D.C. For one weekend, Taste of D.C. will feature tastings from more than 70 of D.C.’s best restaurants , food trucks, caterers, a Beer Garden with more than 50 local, national and international brews, and a Wine Walk with over 100 wines. The festival will also have their usual chili eating contest with the ...

Fourteenth Street is one of the liveliest areas in D.C. As a neighborhood right nearby several amazing restaurants and jam-packed nightclubs and bars, it makes the perfect place for a sociable Washingtonian. New trendy bars are always popping up in D.C., but what better place for them to appear than Fourteenth Street, abundant with enthusiastic bar hoppers? Here are two new additions to the Fourteenth Street bar scene: Vieux Carre DC This New Orleans-style bar has a name reflective of its theme: Vieux Carre literally translates to “Old Square” or more commonly known as the French Quarter. Each of their ...

“This place is more than a building. It is a dream come true,” President Barack Obama said Sept.24, the day of the opening of the National Museum of African American History & Culture. The day of the opening was definitely one filled with magic and historical wonder as thousands of people came from all over the United States and even from out of the country to experience this special day in history. If you did not get the chance to attend the opening day weekend, here is what you missed: The bell rang out, marking the official opening of the ...

D.C. has one of the best theatre scenes in the nation. You can always expect seats to be filled on the opening night of plays and musicals even in the smallest theatres. Summer is over, and that means Washingtonian theatre lovers are all anticipating the new season. Well, the wait is over. It’s theatre season in D.C. and several theatres are starting their 2016-2017 seasons. Check out these plays all starting in September at several local theatres: Collective Rage: A Play in Five Boops is showing at the Woolly Mammoth Theatre from Sept. 12 to Oct. 9, 2016. “Five different ...

D.C. has several Smithsonian museums that many Washingtonians and visitors cherish, but on Sept. 24, the Smithsonian museums will have a new addition to their family. Get ready for the new National Museum of African American History and Culture (NMAAHC) in the beginning of fall. Everyone who comes to the official grand opening and dedication can look forward to exploring the story of America through the lens of the African American experience. And, the Smithsonian has big plans to celebrate this momentous occasion of opening the newest, 19th member of the Smithsonian family. People from all over will be attending the three-day ...

Take a day trip out of the city and visit the Shenandoah River Outfitters. Visitors rave about their hiking trails and all of the different activities the ground has to offer. Even if you aren’t much of a camping enthusiast, there is so much to do at Shenandoah River that it makes for the perfect end-to-summer trip for everyone. Only an hour and a half away from D.C., this small yet exciting Virginia campground has beautiful views and tons of adventurous activities that will keep you happily immersed in nature. Although it makes for the perfect camping trip, the Shenandoah ...

With so many new options in DC, finding a new place can be challenging and stressful. Sarah K. recently moved in to The Harper and offered to share a little about her apartment-hunting experience. Tell us a little about yourself. Born and raised in Indiana, I recently moved to DC by way of California, the UK, NYC, and Bethesda. After getting a PhD (DPhil) in International Relations at Oxford, I started working as a Management Consultant at McKinsey & Co. I love to travel, do yoga, and spend time with friends. With so many choices for apartments in DC, why ...

Adams Morgan is one of the most culturally diverse and liveliest neighborhood in D.C. It is one of the centers of D.C.‘s melting pot as well its liveliest nightlife. Adams Morgan has international residents and Washingtonians who enjoy the international food in the neighborhood restaurants from all over the globe such as Ethiopia to Latin America and the Caribbean. It also has colorful architecture to match its vibrant atmosphere and has such ethnic diversity that no one can help but explore. This neighborhood is such an amazingly vibrant place that it deserves to have a day dedicated to its magnetic ...

Tired of watching the same Hollywood production movies in theaters? Are you a movie or film lover who enjoys the craft of filmmaking? The D.C. Shorts Film Festival will help you expand your horizons. Throughout the summer, movie lovers have been attending outdoor films, but starting Sept. 8, they will be able to watch short films by filmmakers and screenwriters all over the globe. The programmers selected 131 unique films that reflect the 33 nations they represent to being new world views to one of the known melting pots in the U.S. and the nation’s capital. The films range from ...

Trying to find something different to do for Labor Day weekend instead of the usual going out for cocktails, attending a cookout or going to the beach? Well, look no further. If you’re a fan of the blues and love musicians who are inspired by artists such as Ray Charles, Howlin’ Wolf, and even Shemekia Copeland, then you’ll love the D.C. Blues Festival. Even if you have never really listened to the blues or don’t consider yourself a fan, you can still enjoy the amazing performances and workshops. On Sept. 3 from noon to 7 p.m., the Carter Barron Amphitheater ...