Arts and Culture

Often caricatured as a political quagmire or a career pit stop for transient professionals, the District rarely receives the credit it deserves for its thriving creative life and enduring connection to DIY movements. Summerhouse, a new…

For DC tour guides accustomed to sharing details about the White House, the Washington Monument and the Lincoln Memorial with visitors to the nation’s capital without much knowledge of local DC and its history, Cultural Tourism DC’s annual…

Classes at DC public schools officially begin Monday, and the District is getting a head start this weekend with many events that have educational components. Learn an important part of our nation’s history during a bell-ringing ceremony…

Capital Projections is The DC Line’s selective and subjective guide to some of the most interesting arthouse and repertory screenings in the coming week. COLD CASE HAMMARSKJÖLD (Magnolia Pictures) It wasn’t long ago that…

This weekend in the District, dining establishments are offering discounted drinks for a cause in Shaw and special menus across the city as Summer Restaurant Week draws to a close. A nationwide adoption drive offers a chance to bring home…

Capital Projections is The DC Line’s selective and subjective guide to some of the most interesting arthouse and repertory screenings in the coming week. BLINDED BY THE LIGHT Viveik Kalra (Warner Bros. Pictures) The unifying…

"You want to be comfortable and our conditions are uncomfortable. And when you're uncomfortable, you make bad decisions. These streets are vicious; they soak your ass up." ~ Smurf, 17 Blocks 17 Blocks — a new documentary set in DC —…

Artistic portrayals of Washington frequently draw from one or more of the city’s distinguishing landmarks to convey a sense of place, whether that involves highlighting skylines sculpted by the Washington Monument and the Capitol Dome or…

There are signs of summer winding down this weekend in the District, with end-of-season events for kids’ summer camps and the Golden Cinema’s open-air film series finale. Plus, the DC Department of Parks and Recreation announced that the…

Capital Projections is The DC Line’s selective and subjective guide to some of the most interesting arthouse and repertory screenings in the coming week. THE NIGHTINGALE Baykali Ganambarr and Aisling Franciosi (IFC Films) With…

It's the first weekend of August, and local businesses are on display in DC: The annual MidCity Dog Days street festival is here, showcasing local stores and restaurants throughout the U Street NW and 14th Street NW corridors. Meanwhile,…

Capital Projections is The DC Line’s selective and subjective guide to some of the most interesting arthouse and repertory screenings in the coming week. DAVID CROSBY: REMEMBER MY NAME (Sony Pictures Classics) As a founding…

The last weekend of July is packed with ways to get outdoors. Opportunities to gather with neighbors at various community celebrations include film screenings, potlucks, classic summer games and back-to-school giveaways. Your kids can eat…

Capital Projections is The DC Line’s selective and subjective guide to some of the most interesting arthouse and repertory screenings in the coming week. ONCE UPON A TIME … IN HOLLYWOOD Many raised eyebrows when writer-director…

The Shaw neighborhood’s Anthony Bowen YMCA, the organization’s first African American branch in the world, has an extensive track record of social engagement spanning its 166-year history. With Gallery Y, an exhibition space that debuted…

Events in the District over the next few days will celebrate a diverse trio: National Ice Cream Day, International Archaeology Day and the 50th anniversary of the first moon landing. The 2019 DC Zinefest and the very first Grand African…

Capital Projections is The DC Line’s selective and subjective guide to some of the most interesting arthouse and repertory screenings in the coming week. THE ART OF SELF-DEFENSE (Bleecker Street) Lou Reed sang that it’s hard…

Capital Projections is The DC Line’s selective and subjective guide to some of the most interesting arthouse and repertory screenings in the coming week. MARIANNE & LEONARD: WORDS OF LOVE (Roadside Attractions) The…

Summertime entertainment is in full swing over the next few days with outdoor film screenings and a seasonal flower festival. This weekend, July 12 to 14, you can also taste local beers, learn some history, experience live music and art,…

Following the Fourth of July, opportunities abound to continue patriotic celebrations throughout the weekend, July 5 to 7 — the continuation of a four-day weekend for some. Clean up a national park, see a replica of Neil Armstrong’s iconic…