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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It's #FRIENDS vs. "Thank you for being a friend" in Round 2 of our #MarchMadness bracket of the Greatest TV Shows: bit.ly/2FVpaNh https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DYQ4O_5U8AA_ER3.jpg
by WTOP Entertainment via twitter 3/14/2018 8:44:33 PM -
In reboot for Netflix, #Benji is still a good boy: bit.ly/2tP61Yr https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DYRrsJFX0AA9zOn.jpg
by WTOP Entertainment via twitter 3/14/2018 8:38:22 PM -
Would you rather go to Moe's Tavern or where everybody knows your name? #Cheers battles #TheSimpsons in Round 2 of our #MarchMadness bracket of Best TV Shows: bit.ly/2FVpaNh https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DYQ37G2VAAAKktP.jpg
by WTOP Entertainment via twitter 3/14/2018 8:15:26 PM -
Can you imagine Marie Barone and Estelle Costanza in a room together? #Seinfeld battles #Raymond in Round 2 of our #MarchMadness bracket of the Best TV Shows of All Time: bit.ly/2FVpaNh https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DYQ3g0BUQAEZ9j6.jpg
by WTOP Entertainment via twitter 3/14/2018 7:45:23 PM -
Do you pop out at parties? Which is more "unpoopular?" #ILoveLucy or #AndyGriffthShow ? Vote in Round 2 of our #MarchMadness bracket of Best TV Shows: bit.ly/2FVpaNh https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DYQ269BV4AAC4yy.jpg
by WTOP Entertainment via twitter 3/14/2018 7:15:27 PM -
Hamsterdam! #LawAndOrder is currently interrogating Stringer Bell and Omar of #TheWire . Vote in Round 2 of our #MarchMadness bracket of Best TV Shows: bit.ly/2FVpaNh https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DYQ1344U0AADNBj.jpg
by WTOP Entertainment via twitter 3/14/2018 6:32:22 PM -
Tony Soprano is about to whack Mulder & Scully. Vote in Round 2 of our #MarchMadness bracket of the Greatest TV Shows of All Time: bit.ly/2HxBq3T https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DYQ0wjOVQAAUwUy.jpg
by WTOP Entertainment via twitter 3/14/2018 5:31:13 PM -
#BreakingBad and #TheWestWing are currently neck and neck! Vote in Round 2 of our #MarchMadness bracket of Greatest TV Shows: bit.ly/2FVpaNh https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DYQ0ItpV4AE50Rc.jpg
by WTOP Entertainment via twitter 3/14/2018 5:02:24 PM -
.@AnnWilson & @snuffywalden headline the @RockRoll4Kids benefit concert @FillmoreSS bit.ly/2GsBgeN https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DYQxjq7UQAA0lZZ.jpg
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The cast of #ThisIsUs joins WTOP on the red carpet at @sxsw bit.ly/2DqpSgl https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DYQmFzTX4AEwVGT.jpg
by WTOP Entertainment via twitter 3/14/2018 3:34:20 PM -
Report: #ClaireFoy paid less than her co-star on #TheCrown bit.ly/2tRlNSW https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DYQd3TaWsAEV-Gf.jpg
by WTOP Entertainment via twitter 3/14/2018 2:58:23 PM -
What’s the greatest TV show? Vote in the Second Round of our March Madness entertainment bracket:… twitter.com/i/web/status/9…
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#SouthBySouthwest brings local D.C. flavor: bit.ly/2p5PNFJ https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DYMt_cqW0AYiK-2.jpg
by WTOP Entertainment via twitter 3/13/2018 9:30:17 PM -
The #HarlemGlobetrotters dribble into WTOP to show @davejsports & @JFrayWTOP some tricks en route to @CapitalOneArena and @eaglebankarena this weekend: bit.ly/2p61R9S https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DYLC9kAV4AUW4bC.jpg
by WTOP Entertainment via twitter 3/13/2018 1:42:39 PM -
Harlem Globetrotters dribble into the Glass Enclosed Nerve Center at WTOP
bit.ly/2p61R9S https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DYJSGNBWkAAMq2l.jpgby WTOP Entertainment via twitter 3/13/2018 10:30:19 AM -
Which was the funnier group of gals? #TheGoldenGirls or #SexAndTheCity ? Vote in our Best TV Shows bracket: bit.ly/2Dm4ZCR https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DYGey45W0AEPMEa.jpg
by WTOP Entertainment via twitter 3/13/2018 2:31:22 AM -
Which was funnier? #Friends or #ArrestedDevelopment ? Vote in our Best TV Shows bracket: bit.ly/2Dm4ZCR https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DYGe_ebWkAA2-xz.jpg
by WTOP Entertainment via twitter 3/13/2018 2:31:13 AM -
Which made you laugh more?
#TheOffice or #30Rock ? Vote in our Best TV Shows bracket: bit.ly/2Dm4ZCR https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DYGernMWkAArjfw.jpgby WTOP Entertainment via twitter 3/13/2018 2:01:19 AM -
Which was the more dysfunctional family? #ModernFamily or #EverybodyLovesRaymond ? Vote in our Best TV Shows bracket: bit.ly/2Dm4ZCR https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DYGei1qXcAEyvIN.jpg
by WTOP Entertainment via twitter 3/13/2018 1:01:20 AM -
It's Americans vs. Russians as #TheWestWing battles #TheAmericans in our Best TV Shows bracket. Vote: bit.ly/2Dm4ZCR https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DYGePmMX4AYgNek.jpg
by WTOP Entertainment via twitter 3/12/2018 11:33:18 PM -
Which was the more compelling detective show? #Columbo or #MagnumPI ? Vote in our Best TV Shows bracket: bit.ly/2Dm4ZCR https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DYGd7R8XkAEMGnj.jpg
by WTOP Entertainment via twitter 3/12/2018 11:02:22 PM -
"Who shot JR?" Which was the better family saga? #Dallas or #Dynasty ? Vote in our Best TV Shows bracket: bit.ly/2Dm4ZCR https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DYGdx8JWAAAKfg9.jpg
by WTOP Entertainment via twitter 3/12/2018 10:31:15 PM -
Book 'em Danno! Which was the better classic cop series? #hawaiifive0 or #MiamiVice ? Vote in our Best TV Shows bracket: bit.ly/2Dm4ZCR https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DYGdkemX0AQhEs_.jpg
by WTOP Entertainment via twitter 3/12/2018 10:01:17 PM -
Which was the better TV series? #TheTwilightZone or #AlfredHitchcockPresents ? Vote in our Best TV Shows bracket: bit.ly/2Dm4ZCR https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DYGdWjYXkAAqbkA.jpg
by WTOP Entertainment via twitter 3/12/2018 9:31:18 PM -
Which politically incorrect codger was funnier? Archie Bunker or Fred Sanford? Vote in our Best TV Shows bracket: bit.ly/2Dm4ZCR https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DYGdGzrWkAAcbDA.jpg
by WTOP Entertainment via twitter 3/12/2018 9:01:20 PM -
Toss your hats! Mary Tyler Moore battles herself with #DickVanDykeShow vs. #MaryTylerMoore . Vote in our Best TV Shows bracket: bit.ly/2Dm4ZCR https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DYGcsQ5X4AAx1Cp.jpg
by WTOP Entertainment via twitter 3/12/2018 8:01:14 PM -
Which was the better family sitcom? #HappyDays or #TheBradyBunch ? Vote in our Best TV Shows bracket: bit.ly/2Dm4ZCR https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DYGcb6AWkAEqYPZ.jpg
by WTOP Entertainment via twitter 3/12/2018 7:35:19 PM -
Which police department spoof was funnier? #AndyGriffith or #BarneyMiller ? Vote in our Best TV Shows bracket: bit.ly/2Dm4ZCR https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DYGcTzqW4AAxia8.jpg
by WTOP Entertainment via twitter 3/12/2018 7:01:17 PM -
Which was funnier? #Cheers or its spinoff #Frasier ? Vote in our Best TV Shows bracket: bit.ly/2Dm4ZCR https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DYGcIyMXUAAg_9K.jpg
by WTOP Entertainment via twitter 3/12/2018 6:34:19 PM -
Which animated series was funnier? #TheSimpsons or #SouthPark ? Vote in our Best TV Shows bracket: bit.ly/2Dm4ZCR https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DYGcC9YW4AItjvq.jpg
by WTOP Entertainment via twitter 3/12/2018 6:02:18 PM -
Which #LarryDavid series was funnier? #Seinfeld or #CurbYourEnthusiasm ? Vote in our Best TV Shows bracket: bit.ly/2Dm4ZCR https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DYGb4A0W4AAMziz.jpg
by WTOP Entertainment via twitter 3/12/2018 5:32:14 PM -
Which was more mind-blowing? #Lost or #TheXFiles ? Vote in our Best TV Shows bracket: bit.ly/2Dm4ZCR https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DYGbVPrXkAATE03.jpg
by WTOP Entertainment via twitter 3/12/2018 4:33:20 PM -
#Beyonce & #JayZ summer stadium tour includes DC stop: bit.ly/2HqrM2M https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DYGW9K5X0AEteWQ.jpg
by WTOP Entertainment via twitter 3/12/2018 3:51:49 PM -
What is the greatest TV show of all time? Vote in our #MarchMadness bracket: bit.ly/2p10Pfu https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DYF1lypUMAAbUUM.jpg
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March Madness: Greatest TV Shows (First Round of 64) bit.ly/2p2xIIv https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DYDyPSYX4AA1Nkw.jpg
by WTOP Entertainment via twitter 3/12/2018 10:30:17 AM -
Looking for things to do in or around #DC this weekend? Check out @WTOPEnt #BestBets for #Music + #FamilyFun :… twitter.com/i/web/status/9… -
On this week's #podcast we're featuring interviews with @PatiJinich and #KentGash of The Wiz at @fordstheatre -- It… twitter.com/i/web/status/9… -
Weekend Best Bets: Health & Fitness Expo, Rock n’ Roll Marathon, Direct Current, Atlas Arts, Maryland Home & Garden and Capital Boat Shows, DC Bluegrass Fest, Women in Jazz, St. Patrick’s Celebrations great music and more!
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All Weekend:
NBC4 Health and Fitness Expo at the DC Convention Center this weekend is a one stop shop for all things healthy with vendors, special guests, demos, speakers, activities and more. For info
The Kennedy Center’s Direct Current is a 2 week celebration of contemporary culture where artistic worlds collide and spanning 4 venues celebrating dance, film, music and electronica. For info
Women in Jazz Festival spans our region with concerts, jam sessions, workshops and more starting this weekend and running 8 days. For info
DC Bluegrass Festival in Tysons is 2 day of performers, Fri. and Sat., with workshops, jam sessions and a competition. For info
Maryland Spring Home and Garden Show at the State Fairgrounds this weekend will feature all things home from gardens to improvements with vendors, experts, demos, crafters and more. For info
Capital Boat Show at the Dulles Expo Center is all things boats and water with vendors, experts, demos hands on activities and more. For info
Big Apple Circus DC is at the National Harbor through this weekend at various showtimes with daredevils, high wire acts, acrobatics, clowns and more family fun. For info
Maple Syrup Festival at Cunningham Falls State Park will feature demos, vending, food, games and live music. For info
Ticonderoga’s Spring Festival starts this weekend with great farm, family fun featuring Easter Egg hunts, games, rides, prizes and more. For info
ReelAbilities Film Festival: Northern Virginia run through this weekend with a variety of films at various showtimes highlighting films dedicated to promoting awareness and expressions of people with different abilities. 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 events. For info
National Museum of Women in the Arts presents Women House an exhibit featuring the works of 36 globals artists exploring conventional ideas of gender and domestic space in a variety of mediums. For info
The National Gallery of Art has Virginia native Sally Man: A Thousand Crossings photography exhibit. For info
Arena Stage has The Great Society, the sequel to Robert Schenkan’s Tony award winning All the Way, at various showtimes through its last weekend. For info
Adventure Theatre in Glen Echo presents the children’s favorite Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day at various showtimes this weekend. For info
Arlington Cinema & Drafthouse hosts NBC’s Last Comic Standing famed Josh Blue Friday and Saturday at various showtimes. For info
Frederick Restaurant Week runs through this weekend with unique fine dining experiences, multi course meals and other delicious deals at participating locations. For info
Fairfax City Restaurant Week in its last two, Friday and Saturday, offering delicious deals at participating locations. For info
Sat., March 10:
Rock n’ Roll Marathon run on watch the race stems through much of DC’s monuments and historic districts with music stops and a final Finishing Festival at RFK. For more
Ireland on the Wharf DC’s hottest new destination is celebrating the Irish with dance, music, beer garden, bagpipers and family friendly activities. For info
St. Patrick’s Day Parade and Celebration in Gaithersburg will feature the parade and after party with music, family activities, strolling entertainers and more. For info
DC Bluegrass Festival in Tysons features great performances, workshops, jam sessions and a competition. For info
We Can Do It! Women in Aviation at the Udvar-Hazy Center is a day of family fun with hands on activities, special guests and demos, fun challenges and more. For info
Women’s History Month Family Day at The National Postal Museum will feature a scavenger hunt, speakers, activity stations and more. For info
6th Annual Guitar Fest in Callaway, Md., with performers, workshops, art show. For info
NoVA Teen Book Festival it’s the 5th annual day long event packed with books, authors and activities. For info
Catch Me If You Can Magic Duel at The Mayflower Hotel has 2 separate shows. For info
Saturday Night:
EagleBank Arena hosts latin-pop sensation Romeo Santos. For info
The National Theatre has The Irish Tenors. For info
Weinberg Center for the Arts has Saturday Night Fever the New York Bee Gees. For info
Anthem host Irish rockers Dropkick Murphys with Agnostic Front and Bim Skala Bim. For more
Pearl Street Warehouse it's rootsy pop-folk with Crys Matthews with Echo Bloom. For info
The Kennedy Center has KC Jazz Club: Myra Melford with Snow Egret. For info
The Birchmere presents The Four Bitchin’ Babes. For info
Union Stage has friends from Providence with Low Anthem with Mega Bog. For info
Jammin’ Java hosts Mother2Mother & My Sister’s Place: Empowering Lives Through Music. For info
The Hamilton has the joyous honkey tonk swing of Roomful of Blues with Vintage #18. For info
TallyHo Theatre has Greensboro’s own The Mantras Perform the Beastie Boys. For info
Songbyrd Music House has singer-songwriter Jessica Lea Mayfield. For info
9:30 Club it’s mashed up driving blues and countrified soul of Beth Ditto. For info
The Fillmore has DC’s own The Junkyard Band. For info
Hill Country Live presents blues vocal and sax of Vanessa Collier. For info
The State Theatre it’s a tribute Hollywood Nights A True Bob Seger Experience. For info
U Street Music Hall hosts the eltro-pop 3 piece Crooked Colours. For info
Sun., March 11:
DC’s 48th Annual St. Patrick’s Parade and celebration downtown on Constitution Ave showcasing Irish culture in family friendly fashion. For info
Annapolis St. Patrick’s Parade runs right through the heart of historic old town. For info
Labyrinth on Capitol Hill is celebrating PI Day in true family friendly fashion with games, puzzles, coding and pie. For info
Puppetry Discovery Day at the Gaithersburg Community Museum invites families to have fun with puppets through crafting and a performance. For info
Super Sunday’s at Port Discovery Museum in Baltimore is the ultimate family fun day of interactive games, stories, music and more. For info
American Legion Bluegrass Matinee in Hughsville features Lou Reid & Carolina. For info
Pearl Street Warehouse it’s a music matinee with Curly Taylor & Zydeco Trouble. For info
Sunday Night:
U Street Music Hall’s 8th Anniversary features DC go-go pioneers Trouble Funk. For info
9:30 Club has reggae with J Boog. For more
The Kennedy Center it’s Mason Bate’s KC Jukebox: California Mystics. For info
The Barns of Wolf Trap presents the chamber music with Shostakovich and the Black Monk: A Russian Fantasy. For info
BlackRock Center for the Arts has the high energy Irish band Dervish. For info
Hill Country Live presents C2 and The Brothers Reed. For info
Blues Alley hosts the iconic trio The Bad Plus with 2 separate shows. For info
Bethesda Blues & Jazz has A Tribute to the Music of Phyllis Hyman. For info
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“A Wrinkle in Time” is at times wonderfully magical and admirably earnest, but it’s also admittedly bizarre and oft… twitter.com/i/web/status/9…
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Movie Review: ‘A Wrinkle in Time’ is mixed bag of magical, earnest, random bit.ly/2FEtikI https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DX0z7SZV4AADB1Z.jpg
by WTOP Entertainment via twitter 3/9/2018 11:30:25 AM -
#JonFavreau to write, produce new #StarWars series: bit.ly/2FEdkao https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DXyYsOfWAAIv-rc.jpg
by WTOP Entertainment via twitter 3/8/2018 6:47:09 PM -
Want a hometown hero to root for on the new @AmericanIdol ? Virginia native @BrandonDMusic shares his audition exper… twitter.com/i/web/status/9…
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Ashburn native Brandon Diaz competes for golden ticket on ‘American Idol’ bit.ly/2FAfPdK https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DXvgYTCW0AAEZlX.jpg
by WTOP Entertainment via twitter 3/8/2018 11:30:24 AM -
#Bachelor star says he'll take the heat for switching fiancees: bit.ly/2FAJyDd https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DXt6cz4W0AAQGEw.jpg
by WTOP Entertainment via twitter 3/7/2018 9:56:37 PM -
THIS....is your next @AmericanIdol . Ashburn's own @BrandonDMusic competes in the two-part premiere Sunday & Monday… twitter.com/i/web/status/9…
