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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#DavidBowie exhibit at NYC museum costs $2 ,500 a pop: bit.ly/2FzirpR https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DW-abt4W4AE0ahA.jpg
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#BlackPanther second weekend is one of the best ever: bit.ly/2FxlnD2 https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DW-aKC6WkAAlXF1.jpg
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#PaulMcCartney remembers #GeorgeHarrison for 75th birthday:
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#Clerks director #KevinSmith suffers massive heart attack: bit.ly/2Fz6d0q https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DW-aAALWAAAkQxa.jpg
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Clarinetist @DavidKrakauer brings multimedia movie-music mashup #BigPicture to @GeorgeMasonU Friday. He joins us fo… twitter.com/i/web/status/9… -
‘The Big Picture’ presents live Jewish movie-music mashup at George Mason bit.ly/2EUmDPQ https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DW79m78UMAAGZnc.jpg
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#HBO biopic starring #AlPacino as #JoePaterno to air on April 7: bit.ly/2FtSV4Y https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DWwQQD-W0AMVUQr.jpg
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Happy Friday! New #podcast w/ #RicOcasek of @thecarsband talking his new art exhibit and #BarclaySaul of #Kyrgies a… twitter.com/i/web/status/9… -
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by WTOP Entertainment via twitter 2/23/2018 8:09:26 PM -
As #Annihilation hits theaters this weekend, a look back at my chat with #AlexGarland about his sci-fi masterpiece… twitter.com/i/web/status/9…
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Weekend Best Bets: DC's Motorcycle Show, Kids Fun Fair, Capital and Annapolis Home Shows, Atlas Intersection Festival, American Crafts, Chili Beer Fest, NoVA Polar Plunge with great music and more!
Mary de Pompa WTOP News
All Weekend:
D.C. Motorcycle Show at the Convention Center runs through the weekend with vendors, gear, demos, stunt show, music, kids zone and more. For info
Kids Fun Fair at the Show Place Arena, in Upper Marlboro, features rides, games, animals and great family fun Sat. and Sun. For info
Atlas Intersections Festival where the DC art world and the real world intersect featuring theatre, dance, music in a week long celebration of performers workshops with a youth summit and family fun days. For info
Capital Home Remodeling Show at the Dulles Expo Center will feature everything for you home with vendors, special guests, demos and more all weekend. For info
American Craft Show at the Baltimore Convention Center features more the 650 of the country’s top artisans of jewelry, clothing, home decor all under one roof all weekend. For info
Annapolis Home & Garden Expo is a one stop shop for all of your home needs, with the experts featuring shopping, demos and special guests all weekend. For info
George Washington’s Birthday Celebration is a month of a variety of events through local museums, historical societies, businesses with a few more though this weekend. For info
Mount Vernon presents Lives Bound Together Slavery at George Washington’s Mount Vernon special ticketed times this weekend. For info
The Women’s Voice Theatre Festival through the month highlights plays written and produced by women at various locations in and around the region. For info
ARTECHOUSE Parrallel Universe Exhibit through the weekend for ages 12+ enjoy the psychedelic, eye-of-the-storm, hypnotic, multi-sensory experience unlike any other. For info
Arena Stage has The Great Society, the sequel to Robert Schenkan’s Tony award winning All the Way, at various showtimes beginning and through this weekend. For info
The Newseum features the exhibit, “The Marines and Set: The Battle that Changed the Vietnam War.” For info
The Signature Theatre host Light Years a touching funny musical portrait from acclaimed singer-songwriter Robbie Schaefer, of Eddie from Ohio fame, at various times. For info
The Kennedy Center presents DIAVOLO the original contemporary dance ensemble and their “architecture in motion” with shows Fri. and Sat. For info
The National Theatre hosts Tony winning tapper, choreographer Savion Glover’s All FuNKD’ Up The ConCert with shows Friday and Saturday. For info
Sat., Feb. 24:
Maryland Chili & Beer Festival in Glen Burnie will feature samplers, local breweries and foods, live music, artisans and more. For info
Feel The Heritage Festival in Arlington celebrates Black History Month with food, vendors, entertainment, music, dance and kids activities. For info
NoVA Polar Plunge Festival in Dumfries featuring music, vendors, prizes and the plunge for charity. For info
Atlas Performing Arts Center Intersections Festival: Family Fun Days presents music, activities, performances including Shakespeare for the Young and more. For info
Smithsonian TechQuest Race to the Moon at the Hazy Center is the family fun, alternate reality game. For info
Hill Country DC’s 5th Annual Amateur Chili Cookoff be the judge featuring a variety of chili, cocktail & drink specials with live blue grass by Ft. Hollertown. For info
BlackRock Center has Pinkalicious The Musical with 2 shows and a tea party (with cupcakes). For info
8th Annual Barleywine Festival at Mad Fox Brewing Co., Falls Church, showcasing some 30+ from around the region and across the country, broken into sessions, for first come first serve in the largest Mid-Atlantic Barleywine Fest. For info
Fire & Ice Festival at The District Wharf is an evening of ice sculptures, fire twirlers, pop up bars and live music. For info
Arts/Harmony Hall Regional Center in Fort Washington We Return Fighting: World War 1 and the Black Experience for Black History Month the exhibit explores the African-American experience both home and abroad. For info and more events
Capitol Hill VIP Craft Beer Festival at the Old Navy Hospital will honor the extraordinary, the locally celebrated and the unexpected bringing together regional breweries. For info
DC Distillers Festival features sessions to over 60+ specially selected craft spirits, with a 1920’s style jazz band in a one-of-a-kind speakeasy experience. For info
Catch Me If You Can Magic Duel at The Mayflower Hotel has 2 separate shows. For info
Saturday Night:
John E. Marlow guitar series presents renowned Polish classical guitarist Lukasz Kuropaczewski. For info
Weinberg Center for the Arts has the dynamic Teelin Irish Dance Company: Celtic Storm. For info
MGM National Harbor presents music icon Cher. For info
The Birchmere has Harmoney Sweepstakes A Cappella Festival. For info
9:30 presents the roots-Americana of Railroad Earth. For info
Union Stage hosts the multi-genre Connecticut based Parsonsfield with Brian Dunne. For info
Sixth & i has the Met’s resident Art Quartet PUBLIQuartet: Freedom and Faith. For info
The Hamilton rock icons NRBQ. For info
Amp by Strathmore hosts jazz pianist Marcus Johnson and his Urban Jam Band. For info
U Street Music Hall presents LA based Mako with indie rockers Night Lights. For info
Sun., Feb. 25:
Disney Live: Mickey & Minnie’s Doorway to Magic at Eaglebank Arena open the door the unforgettable Disney moments and grand illusions featuring 25 of your favorite characters in 2 shows. For info
8th Annual Barleywine Festival at Mad Fox Brewing Co., Falls Church, showcasing some 30+ from around the region and across the country, final session, first come first serve in the largest Mid-Atlantic Barleywine Fest. For info
Montpelier Arts Center has Relics and Prospects in honor of Black History month the contemporary artwork exhibit explores the journey of being black through painting, mixed media and sculpture. For info and more events
Annapolis Restaurant Week begins with delicious deals for breakfast, lunch and dinner at a variety of participating venues. For info
Sunday Night:
Carlyle Club in Alexandria pays Tribute to the Music of Donny Hathaway, Marvin Gaye, Levert and more. For info
Frying Pan Park Bluegrass Barn hosts Nothing Fancy. For info
MGM National Harbor hosts music legend Cher on the last night of her showcase. For info
Union Stage has singer-songwriter Rachael Yamagata. For info
Rams Head On Stage has R&B vocalist Oleta Adams. For info
The Howard Theatre has the Contemporary Christian-Gospel fused sounds of Travis Greene. For info
Stone Room Concerts presents folkers The Sea, The Sea. For info
Bethesda Blues & Jazz presents the all female jazz, soul, funk, R&B of Band of Roses. For info
Creative Alliance in Baltimore as part of the Charm City Django Jazz Festival presents Nuff Said. For info
Blues Alley has the smooth sax of Kim Waters with 2 shows. For info
The Birchmere hosts the smooth jazz keyboards of Keiko Matsui. For info
U Street Music Hall presents English singer-songwriter Gabrielle Alpine. For info
The Tally Ho Theatre has Idol winner David Cook. For info
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by WTOP Entertainment via twitter 2/23/2018 5:10:56 PM -
#ExMachina was a sci-fi gem, so I had high hopes #Annihilation . It shines for a while, but all that "shimmers" is s… twitter.com/i/web/status/9…
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by WTOP Entertainment via twitter 2/22/2018 10:52:09 PM -
#TiffanyHaddish to host MTV Movie & TV Awards in June: bit.ly/2FohXCH https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DWq9tYlX4AESAdF.jpg
by WTOP Entertainment via twitter 2/22/2018 9:56:01 PM -
Despite #WonderWoman , new study finds female protagonists decreased in 2017 films: bit.ly/2HC7TH7 https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DWpvWhEW4AELwxi.jpg
by WTOP Entertainment via twitter 2/22/2018 5:16:14 PM -
At long last, #MarkHamill to get a star on Hollywood Walk of Fame: bit.ly/2HBrjMh https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DWpvDryX4AILnby.jpg
by WTOP Entertainment via twitter 2/22/2018 4:42:14 PM -
#Oscar fashion through the years: the dazzling and the puzzling: bit.ly/2GAH3h2 https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DWpuzXhXcAcQgqz.jpg
by WTOP Entertainment via twitter 2/22/2018 4:11:18 PM -
As @thecarsband enters @rockhall , songwriter #RicOcasek brings his new art exhibit to @WestfieldMON &… twitter.com/i/web/status/9…
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Cars songwriter Ric Ocasek shakes it up with abstract art exhibit in Md., Va.
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.@strathmore presents "Porgy & Bess" on Saturday! We caught up with @NatPhilharmonic and the grandson of the ORIGIN… twitter.com/i/web/status/9…
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National Philharmonic’s ‘Porgy & Bess’ recalls DC roots of original Porgy
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George and Amal Clooney donate $500K to march against guns: bit.ly/2Hyx1hV https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DWg8xVoX4AIsh38.jpg
by WTOP Entertainment via twitter 2/20/2018 11:15:52 PM -
#BlackPanther surpasses #TheForceAwakens with the highest-grossing Monday ever: bit.ly/2FiAAYH https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DWgEHgUWkAUxeTZ.jpg
by WTOP Entertainment via twitter 2/20/2018 7:08:14 PM -
Mr. Rogers has cultural moment in 2018 with TV, movie, stamps: bit.ly/2FhiVRj https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DWfqCTCW4AABF56.jpg
by WTOP Entertainment via twitter 2/20/2018 5:14:17 PM -
Q&A: Tap-dancing master Savion Glover gets ‘All FuNKD’ Up’ at National Theatre
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#ThreeBillboards beats #TheShapeOfWater at the British Academy Awards #BAFTAs2018 bit.ly/2GtOZAv https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DWaXfTCXUAID4db.jpg
by WTOP Entertainment via twitter 2/19/2018 6:15:18 PM -
#Fergie national anthem confuses and amuses at NBA All-Star game: bit.ly/2Feuw3u https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DWaWVz8XUAIpeVb.jpg
by WTOP Entertainment via twitter 2/19/2018 5:33:14 PM -
#BlackPanther crushed at the box office over the weekend. Columnist @RobWoodfork explains why it's far more than a superhero movie: bit.ly/2GmHCuP https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DWaWzFZWAAE3ECz.jpg
by WTOP Entertainment via twitter 2/19/2018 5:02:15 PM -
It's #PresidentsDay ! Pulitzer Prize winner @ROBERTSCHENKKAN joins me to discuss LBJ's legacy and his #AllTheWay seq… twitter.com/i/web/status/9…
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Column: Marvel’s #BlackPanther is much more than a superhero movie
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‘All The Way’ playwright brings sequel ‘The Great Society’ to Arena Stage
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#JenniferAniston & #JustinTheroux announce separation: bit.ly/2Gj1Q8z https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DWMOcQ3W0AIz2_c.jpg
by WTOP Entertainment via twitter 2/16/2018 11:15:14 PM -
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#JeffreyTambor axed from Amazon's #Transparent bit.ly/2HibF89 https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DWLDmG8XkAAU-lM.jpg
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Happy Friday! That means a new #podcast is up. Thanks to @TWBallet & @MaisonKayserUSA for joining us this week. twitter.com/CapitalCulture…by WTOP Entertainment via twitter 2/16/2018 7:18:26 PM
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Looking for fun things to do in or around #DC this weekend? Check out @WTOPEnt #BestBets for #Music , #FamilyFun + m… twitter.com/i/web/status/9…
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Weekend Best Bets: Mid-Atlantic Jazz Fest, Celebrate George Washington’s Birthday, Disney on Ice Frozen, Chinese Lunar New Year Celebrations with Parade with great music and more!
Mary de Pompa WTOP News
All Weekend:
Mid-Atlantic Jazz Festival in Rockville this weekend features a variety of showcases and artists old and new, seminars, workshops, events and more attracting jazz enthusiasts from across the country. For info
Mt Vernon's George Washington Birthday Celebration weekend with a variety of family friendly activities and a free admission on Monday. For info
George Washington’s Birthday Celebration this weekend has a variety of events through local museums, historical societies, businesses all capped off by the annual parade on Monday. For info
Disney on Ice Frozen at Capital One Arena through this weekend is a dazzling ice spectacular bring the beloved characters to life. For info
Frederick Douglass Bicentennial Birthday Weekend at the Frederick Douglass National Historic Site will feature special guests, music, tours and more this weekend free to the public. For info
DC’s Independent Film Festival through this weekend is films, seminars, workshops, dance, parties and more. 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
ARTECHOUSE Parrallel Universe Exhibit through the weekend for ages 12+ enjoy the psychedelic, eye-of-the-storm, hypnotic, multi-sensory experience unlike any other. For info
Arena Stage has The Great Society, the sequel to Robert Schenkan’s Tony award winning All the Way, at various showtimes beginning and through this weekend. For info
The Newseum features the exhibit, “The Marines and Set: The Battle that Changed the Vietnam War.” For info
The National Theatre has the 10 Tony winning best musical Something Rotten at various showtimes this weekend. For info
The Signature Theatre host Light Years a touching funny musical portrait from acclaimed singer-songwriter Robbie Schaefer, of Eddie from Ohio fame, at various times. For info
Kennedy Center presents The Washington Ballet’s Romeo & Juliet at various showtimes this weekend. For info
Oscar Nominated Short Films: Documentary 2018 at DC’s Landmark Theatre and the Old Greenbelt Theatre is a rate opportunity to see all 5 nominees at once featured at various showtimes all weekend. For info and here.
DC Convention Center hosts the 12th annual Mizuno Capitol Hill Volleyball Classic featuring 900+ teams, competition, showcases, shopping, tours and more. For info
Sat., Feb. 17:
Kennedy Center Chinese New Year Family Day Celebration is a fun-filled day for all ages focusing on the arts and culture of China’s Chengdu Plain featuring activities, entertainment, an instrument petting zoo and more. For info
Smithsonian TechQuest Race to the Moon at the Hazy Center is a family fun alternate reality game. For info
Arts/Harmony Hall Regional Center in Fort Washington Black History Month Exhibit: We Return to Fighting, World War 1 and the Black Experience. For info
International Gem and Jewelry Show at the Dulles Expo Center is vendors, experts, demos, classes all under one roof. For info
15th Annual Lunar New Year Celebration in Fair Oaks features dragon dance, music, performers, martial arts demos, kids arts and crafts. For info
Taste of Greece in Ashburn features authentic food, dancing, music and more. For info
Saturday Night:
Hylton Performing Arts Center American Roots Series has the folk-fusion of Canadian trio 10 Strings and a Goatskin. For info
The Barns of Wolf Trap presents American Rhapsody: The Gershwin Songbook. For info
Carlyle Club celebrates Black History Month with jazz famed Edward “José” Hernandez. For info
Jammin’ Java it’s the “cow-punk” twangy rock of Sarah Borges and the Broken Singles. For info
The Hamilton hosts the legendary reggae band The Wailers. For info
The Birchmere has Arlo Guthrie Generational Tour with Abe and Sara Lee Guthrie. For info
Pearl Street Warehouse has the “mountain funk” of Surprise Attack. For info
Bethesda Blues & Jazz it’s a rebirth of soul with Syleena Johnson. For info
Tally Ho Theatre tributes Eaglemainia: The World’s Greatest Eagle Tribute Band. For info
The State Theatre has Southern Accents A Tribute to Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers. For info
U Street Music Hall hosts indie rockers Wylder with Virginia Man. For info
MGM National Harbor presents the legendary Cher. For info
The Fillmore has Idol winner Phillip Phillips. For info
Sun., Feb. 18:
Chinese New Year Parade in Chinatown is a family friendly colorful extravaganza of music, firecrackers, dances, demos and more celebrating the Year of the Dog. For info
Kennedy Center presents NSO Family Concert: Let’s Remix the Classic! is classic sounds with a hip-hop beat featuring Grammy nominated beatboxer Christlez Bacon and electric cellist Wytold with 2 separate shows. For info
Montpelier Arts Center honors Black History month with Relics and Prospects artwork that reflects the lives and perspectives of the African-American experience. For info
Lunar New Year at Urbana Regional Library features a dragon parade, tea tastings, crafts & games for families. For info
International Gem and Jewelry Show at the Dulles Expo Center is vendors, experts, demos, classes all under one roof. For info
Taste of Greece in Ashburn features authentic food, dancing, music and more. For info
Sunday Night:
The Fillmore hosts the jazz, funk, global collective of Snarky Puppy. For info
The Birchmere has Arlo Guthrie Generational Tour with Abe and Sara Lee Guthrie. For info
Bethesda Blues & Jazz hosts various artists in the 17th Annual Winter Dance Party and A Tribute to Buddy Holly. For info
The Hamilton presents the east African retro-pop of Alsarah & The Nubatones. For info
Blues Alley hosts Integriti Reeves for 2 separate shows. For info
U Street Music Hall it’s LA trio Magic Giant. For info
EagleBank Arena has a Valentine’s Love Jam with Tyrese, Joe, SWC, Dru Hill and Next. For info
Rams Head On Stage host ½ of the famed pop duo with John Oates. For info
Union Stage presents an Evening with Griffin House. For info
MGM National Harbor has a night with Cher. For info
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Believe the hype! #BlackPanther is unlike any other superhero movie we've seen. Here's my review:… twitter.com/i/web/status/9…
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Movie Review — Believe the hype: #BlackPanther is unlike any superhero movie
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Q&A: Author #MaryHigginsClark joins me to discuss her new book and her prolific career as the queen of suspense:… twitter.com/i/web/status/9…
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Q&A: At age 90, Mary Higgins Clark is still queen of literary suspense
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