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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Who won big at last night's #SAGAwards ? Check out photos and the full winners list here: bit.ly/2BkicLp https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DUKJAbBXcAEwLuE.jpg
by WTOP Entertainment via twitter 1/22/2018 4:26:35 PM -
.@arenastage makes the case for Native American #Sovereignty . Check out my chat with actors @KylaVictoria &… twitter.com/i/web/status/9…
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Arena Stage makes closing argument for Native American ‘Sovereignty’
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Four pressing questions ahead of Tuesday's #Oscar nominations: bit.ly/2mXEkqN https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DT8A9y1VoAAeE-N.jpg
by WTOP Entertainment via twitter 1/19/2018 11:02:16 PM -
Four pressing questions ahead of Tuesday's Oscar nominations: bit.ly/2mXEkqN https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DT8A1RkUQAAC5MY.jpgby WTOP Entertainment via twitter 1/19/2018 10:36:06 PM
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Kim and Kayne choose baby name: #ChicagoWest bit.ly/2mXNq6N https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DT8AYW-V4AA6FKp.jpg
by WTOP Entertainment via twitter 1/19/2018 10:34:13 PM -
It's time for your weekly dose of culture! This week, we talk iconic American desserts w/ @BraveTart & the declassi… twitter.com/i/web/status/9…
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#JerseyShore star #TheSituation pleads guilty to tax charge: bit.ly/2BgaWQF https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DT62HEfWkAATZfy.jpg
by WTOP Entertainment via twitter 1/19/2018 6:04:13 PM -
Finland opens #GameOfThrones themed ice hotel: bit.ly/2Bf9Uo3 https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DT6wUZmUQAE7Zxl.jpg
by WTOP Entertainment via twitter 1/19/2018 5:33:16 PM -
Looking for things to do in or around #DC this weekend? Check out @WTOPEnt #BestBets for #FamilyFun #Music + more:… twitter.com/i/web/status/9…
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Weekend Best Bets: Travel & Adventure Show, Home & Remodeling, Boat Expo, Ice House, Winter Beads, Body & Spirit, Arts, Magic, great music and more!
Mary de Pompa WTOP News
All Weekend:
Travel & Adventure Show at the DC Convention Center invites you to discover the world in one weekend, all under one roof, explore endless vacations and destinations with experts, cooking demos and family fun. For info
Home and Remodeling Show at the Dulles Expo Center design, hands on workshops, meet experts and a kid zone all weekend. For info
Winter Bead & Jewelry Show at the Howard County Fairgrounds learn and share with artists, designers, workshops, vendors in a social environment all weekend. For info
Mind, Body & Spirit Festival in Elkton is a weekend of workshops, holistic wellness products and practitioners. For info
The Women’s Voice Theatre Festival now through February highlights plays written and produced by women at various locations in and around the region. For info
Suds n’ Snowflakes by Drink the District is a cure for cabin fever Friday and Saturday with 3 sessions of 50+ beers, cider, artists, music and a fire pit. For info
WAFF Ice House at The Washington Harbour this Friday and Saturday will have celebrity guest and a freeze challenge all for charity. For info
ARTECHOUSE Parrallel Universe Exhibit begins this weekend for ages 12+ enjoy the psychedelic, eye-of-the-storm, hypnotic, multi-sensory experience unlike any other. For info
Kennedy Center presents The Washington Opera Initiative Festival this weekend with various performances including a trio of 20 minutes operas and 4 new works at various showtimes. For info
Fredricksburg Boat Show at the Expo Center from sails, paddles to skis the best in vendors, experts and accessories all under one roof all weekend. For info
Shakespeare Theatre Company presents a modern day Hamlet at various showtimes this weekend. For info
The Kennedy Center has The Humans a Tony Award wining new American classic at various showtimes. For info
The Newseum begins the new “1968: Civil Rights at 50” explore the tumultuous events with print, artifacts, photos, film and more. For info
Sat., Jan. 20:
Ice at The Yards Winter Festival at Yards Park will feature live music, ice games and activities, food vendors, multi-bars and more. For info
National Museum of the American Indian presents Americans encapsulating how Native Americans have been part of this nation’s identity since before the country began. For info
Smithsonian TechQuest: Race to the Moon at the Hazy Center is a free alternate reality game for the family. For info
Art on 14th Festival at The Dance Institute of Washington is an indoor festival highlight local business, vendors and performers from around the DMV. For info
Community Day at the National Museum of Women in the Arts in honor of the Women’s March on Washington a free admission and hot beverages to champion women through the arts. For info
Catch Me If You Can Magic Duel at The Mayflower Hotel has 2 separate shows. For info
The Reagan Building hosts the Senate staffer satire of The Capitol Steps. For info
Saturday Night:
Rams Head On Stage it’s The Idol Kings: A Tribute to Tom Petty, Journey & John Mellencamp. For info
9:30 Club has the new grass bluegrass of The Infamous Stringdusters. For info
John E. Marlow Guitar Series in Bethesda features AnaVidovic. For info
The Hamilton has bluegrass with Town Mountain and Jay Starling. For info
Hill Country Live has rockabilly with Kiti Gartner. For info
Blues Alley it’s the Hammond B-3 of Joey DeFrancesco, late show tickets only. For info
The Barns of Wolf Trap presents singer-songwriter Lucy Kaplansky with Heather Maloney. For info
Tally Ho Theater hosts Blue Oyster Cult. For info
Sun., Jan. 21:
The National Theatre has a fun family concert featuring upbeat fav Rocknoceros with 2 separate shows. For info
Children’s Theatre of Annapolis has a Broadway musical matinee of Disney’s Beauty and the Beast. For info
The Phillips Collection Sunday Afternoon Concerts features an exciting young, Munich-based string quartet the Goldmund Quartett. For info
Port Discovery Children’s Museum in Baltimore presents Nickelodeon’s Dora & Diego Let’s Explore with themed exhibits and hands on activities. For info
Model Railroad Open House in Frederick, Md., learn from the masters with displays of all sizes from the model train enthusiast of all ages. For info
Sunday Night:
Maryland Music Hall presents Blue Oyster Cult. For info
The Barns of Wolf Trap has chamber music with the Krakauer-Tagg Duo. For info
Blues Alley it’s the Hammond B-3 of Joey DeFrancesco, with 2 shows. For info
Bethesda Blues and Jazz presents The Ladies of Rhythm & Blues. For info
The Strathmore is showcasing the percussive dance with STEP AFRIKA! STEP XPOLSION! For info
Rams Head On Stage presents the rock gumbo of Cowboy Mouth. For info
The Birchmere has award winning songwriter and instrumentalist Mac McNally. For info
Pearl Street Music Warehouse presents Mississippi singer-songwriter Charlie Mars. For info
The Hamilton hosts singer-songwriter Howie Day. For info
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#ChristianBale & #RosamundPike star in #ScottCooper 's violent new western #Hostiles . REVIEW: bit.ly/2mUbJT2 https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DT6OzxaXUAAEonU.jpg
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Movie Review: #Hostiles stars Christian Bale, Rosamund Pike in violent but poignant western
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Thank you @DickCheneyFacts ! twitter.com/DickCheneyFact…by WTOP Entertainment via twitter 1/19/2018 1:39:19 AM
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#RobertRedford addresses #MeToo and #Harvey Weinstein at the #SundanceFilmFestival bit.ly/2mUnWHk https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DT2yliLWAAAVVWF.jpg
by WTOP Entertainment via twitter 1/18/2018 10:15:53 PM -
Column: My skeptical daughter wound up loving @GloriaEstefan 's @OnYourFeetBway at @kencen bit.ly/2mSiTXX https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DT19XbKVwAAp3nH.jpg
by WTOP Entertainment via twitter 1/18/2018 7:11:17 PM -
As the #SuperBowl approaches, #JustinTimberlake says he's made peace with #JanetJackson bit.ly/2mSmGEP https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DT19I3bVQAAT1li.jpg
by WTOP Entertainment via twitter 1/18/2018 6:48:15 PM -
Which East Coast music festivals should you check out? WTOP's @teta_alim rounds up the best options as festival season nears: bit.ly/2mSmmpB https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DT18kNuVAAA65Pi.jpg
by WTOP Entertainment via twitter 1/18/2018 6:19:46 PM -
Had a blast at @OnYourFeetBway last night at @kencen ! Check out my chat with @ChristieElaine about the incredible l… twitter.com/i/web/status/9…
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‘On Your Feet’ brings Gloria Estefan’s inspiring life story to Kennedy Center
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Big thanks to @ChristieElaine for coming in studio today! Can't wait to see @OnYourFeetBway tonight at @kencen . I'l… twitter.com/i/web/status/9…
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Television stars #RichardThomas ("The Waltons") & #PamelaReed ("Parks & Rec") bring the Tony-winning @TheHumansPlay … twitter.com/i/web/status/9…
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TV stars Richard Thomas, Pamela Reed bring ‘The Humans’ to Kennedy Center
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Had a blast with @KylaVictoria & #JakeWaid discussing the world premiere of their new play #Sovereignty now at… twitter.com/i/web/status/9…
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Do you remember the time that #TheCranberries played a free concert right here in D.C.? @AugensteinWTOP reflects: bit.ly/2raqqG9 https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DTrf9syWsAIw4Zg.jpg
by WTOP Entertainment via twitter 1/16/2018 5:58:12 PM -
#CallMeByYourName & #LadyBird star #TimotheeChalamet will donate salary from #WoodyAllen film amid #MeToo movement: bit.ly/2mKxDrZ https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DTrWjkbWAAAtPyo.jpg
by WTOP Entertainment via twitter 1/16/2018 5:31:13 PM -
.@ava Duvernay wins Entertainer of the Year at #naacpimageawards bit.ly/2mKx8hp https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DTrV4t-W0AA-dGY.jpg
by WTOP Entertainment via twitter 1/16/2018 4:54:37 PM -
Q&A: @BenFolds “declassifies” your favorite artists from @SaraBareilles to @JonBatiste with @NSOtweets at the… twitter.com/i/web/status/9…
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Ben Folds’ ‘declassifies’ the Kennedy Center with Sara Bareilles, Jon Batiste
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Here’s my audio tribute to @The_Cranberries lead singer @DolORiordan : bit.ly/2mKEiCz https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DTn7hFWWAAAy3OW.jpg
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I did a thing! #DCarea folks, if you're wondering what's worth your time off this month, check it out: twitter.com/WTOPLiving/sta…
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Tune into WTOP at 4:40 p.m. as @JFrayWTOP pays tribute to @The_Cranberries lead singer @DolORiordan with an audio t… twitter.com/i/web/status/9…
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#Cranberries singer Dolores O'Riordan dies at 46: bit.ly/2rbmLbf https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DTmUPl0U0AAlSWe.jpg
by WTOP Entertainment via twitter 1/15/2018 5:29:16 PM -
#Cranberries singer Delores O'Riordan dies at 46: bit.ly/2rbmLbf https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DTmUFNfVwAALykO.jpg
by WTOP Entertainment via twitter 1/15/2018 5:28:42 PM -
#Cranberries singe Delores O'Riordan dies at 46: bit.ly/2rbmLbf https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DTmT_tWUMAAZeJ2.jpg
by WTOP Entertainment via twitter 1/15/2018 5:28:13 PM -
#GeorgeClooney to direct and star in #Hulu series of the famous novel #Catch22 : bit.ly/2mCtvu2 https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DTl4Dn9X0AA1I-k.jpg
by WTOP Entertainment via twitter 1/15/2018 5:02:14 PM -
#BillMurray returns to #SNL as #SteveBannon bit.ly/2r6rbQp https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DTl3rVsW0AAVZKp.jpg
by WTOP Entertainment via twitter 1/15/2018 4:34:13 PM -
#Jumanji stays on top at the weekend box office: bit.ly/2mB7dZw https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DTl3H75XkAEyQYC.jpg
by WTOP Entertainment via twitter 1/15/2018 4:01:14 PM -
#AzizAnsari responds to claims of sexual misconduct: bit.ly/2mGVZ5I https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DTl21x1WkAMPFju.jpg
by WTOP Entertainment via twitter 1/15/2018 3:40:16 PM -
On this #MartinLutherKingJrDay , actor @mrdannyglover throws his support behind the new grassroots documentary… twitter.com/i/web/status/9…
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Danny Glover urges ‘Power of Protest’ just in time for #MLK Day
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Have you seen @ThePostFilm yet? Not only is it a powerful defense of the free press, it's a rare chance to see 3 mo… twitter.com/i/web/status/9…
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Horror master #StephenKing to receive #PENAmerica award: bit.ly/2mxEZyX https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DTX1-jOW4AAD7F9.jpg
by WTOP Entertainment via twitter 1/12/2018 11:05:13 PM -
Stars express "shock" at gender pay disparity in Hollywood: bit.ly/2mxm4Ep https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DTXw_A9WsAAFhma.jpg
by WTOP Entertainment via twitter 1/12/2018 10:36:13 PM -
#CarrieUnderwood & #Ludacris co-write song for the #SuperBowl bit.ly/2mxrUFD https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DTXwgA_WkAUSxys.jpg
by WTOP Entertainment via twitter 1/12/2018 9:38:26 PM