Seen and Heard: Happenings Around Town
Welcome to the Seen and Heard blog! Here you will find information for arts and entertainment news and events. Want to know what is happening at local clubs, museums, theaters and cultural centers? Check back here daily and follow WTOP Entertainment on Twitter: @WTOPEnt
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#Beyonce to play Nala in Disney's remake of #TheLionKing bit.ly/2z6AvXu https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DNou5xuV4AAagt9.jpg
by WTOP Entertainment via twitter 11/2/2017 3:32:16 PM -
Q&A: @robreiner joins me to talk new @LBJmovie & his prolific career from #AFewGoodMen to #WhenHarryMetSally . Enjoy… twitter.com/i/web/status/9… -
Q&A: Rob Reiner dishes on new ‘LBJ’ biopic, reflects on his prolific career bit.ly/2h5wL1t https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DNmkf8jXkAAieO7.jpg
by WTOP Entertainment via twitter 11/2/2017 10:30:15 AM -
#JimmyFallon , #SmokeyRobinson set for Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade: bit.ly/2z5iKru https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DNkNGElUIAAV-kz.jpg
by WTOP Entertainment via twitter 11/1/2017 6:24:15 PM -
#DustinHoffman apologizes for alleged harassment of 17-year-old intern: bit.ly/2z53Zos https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DNkMQMvU8AAyLJh.jpg
by WTOP Entertainment via twitter 11/1/2017 6:01:11 PM -
Hard to believe it's already November. Here's your "Top of the Month" Entertainment Guide of events around DC area:… twitter.com/i/web/status/9…
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#Netflix suspends production on #HouseofCards indefinitely amid #KevinSpacey allegations: bit.ly/2gZDYjv https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DNfI1J_XUAAc4Ml.jpg
by WTOP Entertainment via twitter 10/31/2017 6:28:03 PM -
#WendyWilliams faints on live TV, claims she "overheated" in her Halloween costume: bit.ly/2gZnmZ1 https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DNexirYWAAA-KpR.jpg
by WTOP Entertainment via twitter 10/31/2017 4:46:34 PM -
Happy Halloween! Here’s why the horror genre matters in 2017 — and a list of my 50 favorite scary movies ever made:… twitter.com/i/web/status/9…
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Top 50 scary movies of all time
bit.ly/2A1X50Y https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DNcpMoCXUAE-yqu.jpgby WTOP Entertainment via twitter 10/31/2017 10:30:14 AM -
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Forbes: #MichaelJackson top earning dead celebrity with $75M : bit.ly/2yYDgtO https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DNaki_BUMAARU3q.jpg
by WTOP Entertainment via twitter 10/30/2017 9:11:00 PM -
#Netflix deeply troubled by #KevinSpacey allegations: bit.ly/2gWKyr7 https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DNabIo3WsAApXnZ.jpg
by WTOP Entertainment via twitter 10/30/2017 8:29:45 PM -
#Suburbicon tanks as #Saw sequel #Jigsaw wins weekend box office: bit.ly/2yV8ylu https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DNZgLRmW4AIVl6N.jpg
by WTOP Entertainment via twitter 10/30/2017 5:12:15 PM -
#KevinSpacey apologizes after #RENT star #AnthonyRapp accuses him of sexual advances: bit.ly/2gVMwYF https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DNZf9XrWkAAR3qb.jpg
by WTOP Entertainment via twitter 10/30/2017 4:44:15 PM -
Q&A: Hilarious @adamferrara hits @dcimprov for 3 nights this Thursday-Saturday! He joins WTOP for a preview:… twitter.com/i/web/status/9…
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Adam Ferrara cracks up the DC Improv for three straight nights this weekend bit.ly/2yWciTC https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DNW7fbMX0AAxmh1.jpg
by WTOP Entertainment via twitter 10/30/2017 10:30:17 AM -
#HansCharles (13th), #BradfordYoung (Arrival) & @common (Selma) wrap @WWFilmFest ! You’ll never look at Kubruck’s mo… twitter.com/i/web/status/9…
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Weekend Best Bets: Horse Show, Tiny Houses, Kids Euro and Fall Fest Rosslyn Harvest Fest, Smithsonian Food Fest, Airshow, Sideshow, Tricks, Treats, creeps, great music and more!
Mary de Pompa WTOP News
All Weekend:
Washington International Horse Show through this weekend Capital One Arena showcases the best in competition, vendors even a kids day. For info
Trick-or-Treating at Mount Vernon weekend will offer two days of special events with scavenger hunt, wagon rides, crafts, music and treats. For info
Mid-Atlantic Tiny House Expo at the Howard County Fairgrounds this weekend will have exhibits, vendors and meet the experts. For info
Day of the Dead celebration in Petworth begins with various events on various days through Nov. 4th with film, activities, music and more. For info
Kids Euro Festival in its 10th annual 2 week run bringing Europes most talented kids do DC with free performances, concerts, workshops movies and more. For info
37th Annual Pumpkin Festival at Butlers Orchard features family friendly fall activities, rides, food, crafts and more. For info
The Glow Jack O’Lantern Experience in Reston is enchanting for all ages with 5,000 creatively carved pumpkins on displays a ticketed times. For info
Cox Farms Fall Festival in Centreville, Va., is great family fun with rides, animals, music, food and Fields of Fear. For info
Summers Fall Festival in Frederick is great family fun with actitivites, corn maze, food and fun all weekend. For info
Ticonderoga Fall Fest in Chantilly runs through Nov. with great family fun, rides, mazes, pumpkins and more. For info
Washington West Film Festival runs through this weekend showcasing a variety of film at various venues around town with screens, discussions, Q&As and more. For info
The Kennedy Center presents The Book of Mormon, the 9 time Tony winning musical, at various showtimes throughout the weekend. For info
Arena Stage it’s The Pajama Factory a golden age musical at various showtimes this weekend. For info
CarnEVIL at Merriweather Post Pavilion from now through November the park is transformed into a horrifying Halloween event with sideshows, rides, games, clowns, music and more. For info
Sat., Oct 28:
Rosslyn Harvest Fest is a day of vendors, crafts, food, music, beer garden and kids activities. For info
Smithsonian Food History Weekend Festival is a day of free actities, experiences celebrating food history for all ages. For info
Haunted Happenings in Old Town Manassas is a family fun adventure with costumes, games, trick-or-treating and more. For info
Harvest Festival Airshow in Fredricksburg offers trick-or-treating with aerial feats and show. For info
Virginia Tech Maker Festival in Falls Church is a day of hands on experiences, performers, demonstrations of science and wonder for all ages. For info
Frederick Community Health Fair at the Fairgrounds is a wellness extravaganza with experts, vendors, demos, workshops and more. For info
Side Yards at the Yards is quirky entertainment, amusement and wonder with artists, beer garden and top sideshow performers. For info
Nightmare on M Street is a Halloween Bar Crawl throughout Dupont. For info
Saturday Night:
The Kennedy Center presents NSO Pops: Pink Martinis with China Forbes and Ari Shapiro. For info
The Barns has country-pop with Maggie Rose. For info
The Birchmere hosts Tom axton & Friends Birthday Bash. For info
Anthem hosts San Francisco rockers Primus. For info
The Fillmore has the punkified disco rock of Death From Above. For info
BlackRock Center has Creole Soul with Etienne Charles. For info
The Hamilton it’s the Americana sounds of Reckless Kelly. For info
The Howard Theatre host Grammy nominated producer, singer-songwriter Eric Roberson. For info
Pearl Street Warehouse has blues driven guitar rock of Davey Knowles. For info
Amp by Strathmore gives a new take on the 60s with Nellie McKay. For info
Jammin’ Java hosts Ellis Paul with Sophie B. Hawkins. For info
Sun., Oct. 29:
Del Ray Halloween Parade and party is a tradition, dress up, show off, and enjoy treats, prizes with music and activities. For info
50th Anniversary of Theodore Roosevelt Island celebration with free events for all ages, vendors, tours, story time and more. For info
Boo Bash in North Beach with costumes, parade, prizes and drive-in theatre. For info
Oysterfest at Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum is a day of live music, oyster demos and competitions and kids activities. For info
Holiday Crafts, Desserts & Sweets in Silver Spring will have music, vendors, kids activities and of course treats. For info
Sunday Night:
The Birchmere has ukulele phenom Jake Shimabukuro. For info
9:30 Club it's LA 4 piece rockers Bad Suns. For info
The Fillmore has R&B mashed hip hop of BJ the Chicago Kid & Sir the Baptist. For info
The Howard Theatre hosts Bootsy Collins Funkiest Halloween Party. For info
Bethesda Blues and Jazz goes country with the Voice famed Billy Gilman. For info
The Lisner presents progressive rock icons King Crimson. For info
Amp by Strathmore it’s a rockabilly tribute with The Everly Brothers Experience. For info
MGM National Harbor goes country with Josh Turner. For info
Jammin’ Java presents a Spook-appella with PBC, On The Verge, Drop the Mic and Impitched. For info
Weinberg Center has 5 time Grammy winner Steven Curtis Chapman. For info
Stone Room Concerts presents Austin indie blues guitar of Jackie Venson. For info
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New #podcast ! This week, we chat with @RealBradGarrett at @MGMNatlHarbor and @adamferrara at @dcimprov . Enjoy!… twitter.com/i/web/status/9… -
In or around #DC this weekend and need things to do? Check out @WTOPEnt #BestBets for #FamilyFun #Music and more:… twitter.com/i/web/status/9… -
#SimonCowell hospitalized after fall: bit.ly/2gOTAGw https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DNKQTVVWsAAw6gc.jpg
by WTOP Entertainment via twitter 10/27/2017 5:28:16 PM -
#StrangerThings finally returns today! Here's 11 burning questions for Season 2: bit.ly/2gMRyXl https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DNKM03sW4AA16_U.jpg
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Q&A: @Miles_Teller @jasonhall8675 & #AdamSchumann explore military PTSD in #ThankYouForYourService … twitter.com/i/web/status/9…
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Q&A: Miles Teller explores military PTSD in ‘Thank You For Your Service’ bit.ly/2yPGhMM https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DNHJAkbVoAEdoRF.jpg
by WTOP Entertainment via twitter 10/27/2017 10:30:16 AM -
Join me tonight at @WWFilmFest for Q&A w/ the @CorridorFour filmmakers and a real-life 9/11 hero:… twitter.com/i/web/status/9…
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.@librarycongress salutes 20 years of #BlairWitchProject tomorrow! Director @Sanchezonthemic joins me for a preview… twitter.com/i/web/status/9…
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JUST ANNOUNCED: #RobertDuvall returns to @WWFilmFest Friday to intro @CliveDavis ! Here's my Duvall chat last year:… twitter.com/i/web/status/9…
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The stars come out to Reston! @WWFilmFest welcomes @CliveDavis , #TyBurrell @common & a 9/11 hero from @CorridorFour : bit.ly/2z5CXOj https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DNAIlO3WkAExzhG.jpg
by WTOP Entertainment via twitter 10/25/2017 5:58:43 PM -
The stars come out to Reston! 7th annual @WWFilmFest welcomes @CliveDavis , #TyBurrell @common and a local 9/11 hero: bit.ly/2z5CXOj https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DNAIIV2WAAAY0QU.jpg
by WTOP Entertainment via twitter 10/25/2017 5:57:30 PM -
ICYMI @JFrayWTOP 's fab interview w/ the one & only Hal Linden, now in The Price at @arenastage ow.ly/OV7U30g7vnZ #ArenaPrice -
ALERT: Legendary singer Fats Domino, known for "Blueberry Hill," has died. He was 89. bit.ly/2yNIyHF https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DM_bdqvWkAEXsIx.jpg
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.@WWFilmFest returns w/ 9/11 hero in @CorridorFour world premiere, @CliveDavis , #TyBurrell , @common , #BradfordYoung … twitter.com/i/web/status/9…
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#RobertGuillaume , star of TV sitcom "Soap," dies at 89: bit.ly/2yMoc01by WTOP Entertainment via twitter 10/24/2017 9:22:05 PM
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The great @Hal_Linden joins me to discuss his prolific career from #BarneyMiller to #ArthurMiller , now @arenastage !… twitter.com/i/web/status/9…
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Author, activist Janet Mock being honored by PEN Center USA bit.ly/2yMPTb5 https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DM2eRPfU8AARmRf.jpg
by WTOP Entertainment via twitter 10/24/2017 1:00:21 PM -
Q&A: Hal Linden reflects on career from ‘Barney Miller’ to Arthur Miller
bit.ly/2z3iGsB https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DM4ic3AW0AA91Vs.jpgby WTOP Entertainment via twitter 10/24/2017 10:30:15 AM -
#DavidLetterman & friends hit red carpet at @kencen for #MarkTwainPrize (Videos):
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10 things you might find surprising about #TheWalkingDead bit.ly/2yKPCoL https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DM1gyNKW4AALuYI.jpg
by WTOP Entertainment via twitter 10/23/2017 5:50:14 PM -
John Stamos gets engaged to girlfriend at Disneyland bit.ly/2yK7237 https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DM1fupIW0AEJBUU.jpg
by WTOP Entertainment via twitter 10/23/2017 4:43:17 PM -
38 accuse writer/director James Toback of sexual harassment bit.ly/2yM4Jyx https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DM0u8KqVAAA1knc.jpg
by WTOP Entertainment via twitter 10/23/2017 3:10:23 PM -
Tom Hanks receives another award — this one from the National Archives bit.ly/2yFUaeb https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DM0urIcU8AIpAOg.jpg
by WTOP Entertainment via twitter 10/23/2017 1:29:13 PM -
Justin Timberlake invited back to Super Bowl halftime show bit.ly/2yGl2uq https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DM0tPKjUQAAVSfI.jpg
by WTOP Entertainment via twitter 10/23/2017 12:43:16 PM -
No joke: David Letterman receives Mark Twain Prize at Kennedy Center | @AP_Images bit.ly/2yHfyzH https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DMyvGNWXkAAmoPr.jpg
by WTOP Entertainment via twitter 10/23/2017 10:30:15 AM -
New #podcast ! This week we chat w/ founders of @middleburgfilm & @SarahBethHens on the #MarineCorpsMarathon . Enjoy! bit.ly/2gW6CyW
