28 Things to Do in the DC Area This Week and Weekend Explore the "Dear America" exhibit, snag tickets to Cardi B's concert, and more.

Things to do in the DC area this weekend include: the National Cherry Blossom Festival Parade, Sakura Matsuri–Japanese Street Festival, and more.

Guest List: 5 People We’d Love to Hang Out With This April A monthly roundup of people we’d like to have over for drinks, food, and conversation.

Anthony Davis, Jon Bernthal, and more: here are five people we'd love to hang out with this month.

PopUp Bagels Is Bringing Its Viral "Rip and Dip" Bagels to Georgetown The shop will offer giveaways on opening day, April 10.

You can now get PopUp Bagels in DC–the viral bagel chain opened its Georgetown location today 🥯
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“Music, my dad’s bongos, and this shofar—they all remind me to wake up, get out of my slumber, and do what I can. We can’t all do everything, but all of us can do something. That’s what I’m trying to stay focused on.”
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Why Did Grindr Launch a DC Policy Wing? The hookup app has started lobbying.

Grindr launched a DC policy operation last year. So, what does a hookup app lobby for?

Good morning, on Friday’s Washingtonian Today:

- Melania Trump helpfully revives Epstein story
- Spanberger vetoes fairfax casino bill
- Hunter Biden wants cage match with Trump sons

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Looking for live music plans? From festivals like Project GLOW to major concerts like Bruno Mars and Sting, here are shows coming to the DC area this spring.
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After decades out of the spotlight, Nancy Lemann is back. The Chevy Chase author is seeing a major resurgence with her latest work.
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A DC-area veteran is turning pain into purpose. Cory Brown’s cooking show blends food with real conversations about mental health.
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We are looking for the cutest cat in town! Could it be your furry friend? 🐱

Submit a high-resolution photo of your cat or kitten by April 17 to our Cutest Cat Photo contest, presented by CareCredit
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Good morning, on Thursday’s Washingtonian Today:

- Iran has the Strait edge
- CDC sits on Covid vax study
- Hair-touching pardoned J6 rioter arrested for stalking local journalist

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Inside DC's Troubled Psychiatric Hospital: "This Place Is Actually Trauma-Inducing" Lawsuits, former workers, and patients of Psychiatric Institute of Washington allege the facility is rife with violence, misconduct, and systemic dysfunction—all in the service of corporate profit.

‪Last year, we took an in depth look at the psychiatric facility rife with violence, misconduct, and systemic dysfunction.‬

Three Former Psychiatric Institute of Washington Employees Indicted in Patient’s Death - Washingtonian Three former employees of the Psychiatric Institute of Washington have been indicted on criminal charges related to the 2020 death of a patient at the long-troubled facility, US Attorney Jeanine Pirro...

Three former employees of the Psychiatric Institute of Washington have been indicted on criminal charges related to the 2020 death of a patient at the long-troubled facility.

Crumbs & Whiskers has reopened in Georgetown after shutting down in February. They now says it’s operating as the first unionized cat cafe in the city.
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28 Things to Do in the DC Area This Week and Weekend Explore the "Dear America" exhibit, snag tickets to Cardi B's concert, and more.

Looking for plans in DC? From Cardi B to cherry blossom celebrations, festivals, and exhibits, here’s what’s happening around the city this week.

Would you wear smart underwear for science? Maryland researchers are studying the patterns of everyday farts.
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Menswear is having a moment. Here’s how to update your wardrobe this season according to DC style influencer, Barnette Holston.
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Good morning, on Wednesday’s Washingtonian Today:

- Apocalypse postponed, perhaps indefinitely
- DOJ investigates Cassidy Hutchinson
- Noah Lyles got married

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The Latest on Maryland’s Upcoming Purple Line - Washingtonian Construction is almost 90 percent complete, and they're testing parts of the line—but there's still a ways to go.

Maryland's Purple Line is close–but not too close–to opening. After delays due to the Covid pandemic as well as cost increases, it is expected to finally debut in late 2027.

Calling all DC cat parents! Do you have the cutest kitty in the DMV? 😻

Submit a photo of your furry friend to our Cutest Cat Contest, presented by @CareCredit, by April 17 for a chance at stardom in Washingtonian! 📸 🌟
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Iraq Veteran Cory Brown debuted "Eat Your Feelings" last year, an online cooking show that incorporates honest discussions about grief, loneliness, and stress.
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Not Exactly the Infrastructure Week We Were Expecting; ICE Has Arrested Almost 20,000 People in the DC Area Since Trump Returned; and the Black Bears Are Waking Up - Washingtonian Good morning. Sunny, breezy, and cool today with a high around 54. Clear and cold tonight with a low near 33. The Capitals visit Toronto this evening. The Nationals host St. Louis again. The Wizards…

Good morning, on Tuesday's Washingtonian Today:

- Not exactly the infrastructure week we were expecting
- ICE has arrested almost 20,000 people in the DC area since Trump returned
- The black bears are waking up

Chevy Chase author Nancy Lemann is getting national acclaim with her new novel, The Oyster Diaries" and reissues of two of her older works, "Lives of the Saints" and "The Ritz of the Bayou." All three are out today.
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Here Are the Restaurant and Bar Industry Finalists for DC’s 2026 RAMMY Awards "Content Creator of the Year" is a new category, voted by write-ins.

The Restaurant Association Metropolitan Washington released its list of finalists in 20 categories for the 2026 RAMMY Awards tonight. Here are the nominees:

It’s a great week to be in DC. From the Cherry Blossom Parade to Cardi B at Capital One Arena, here are the top things to do. 🌸👇️
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A DC comeback is in the works. Chef Michael Schlow is bringing back the retro American restaurant, Riggsby to Dupont Circle this spring.
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One of DC’s favorite cat cafes is back. Crumbs & Whiskers has reopened in Georgetown and now says it’s the first unionized cat cafe around.
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Quiz: What Camp Spot Should You Escape to This Summer? From tent camping on a beach to glamping domes, there’s an option for everyone.

Are you a beach camper or a glamping dome type? Take this quiz to find your perfect summer escape.

Good morning, on Monday’s Washingtonian Today:

- Bus hits DC restaurant
- Trump sets yet another deadline for Iran
- White House Easter egg roll today

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Some of DC’s biggest cultural moments are heading to Baltimore. Here’s how recent shifts are reshaping the region’s arts scene.
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