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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Lifetime deciding what to do with Will Ferrell movie after project’s secrecy spoiled bit.ly/1MM2w7R http://pbs.twimg.com/media/CBsHNlDVEAAeDMf.jpg
by WTOP Entertainment via twitter 4/3/2015 7:03:23 PM -
#Furious7 (3 stars) touching Walker goodbye but no #DarkKnight (4 stars even w/o Ledger death) bit.ly/1D0jtoy http://pbs.twimg.com/media/CBsE70oUEAAIvc5.jpg
by WTOP Entertainment via twitter 4/3/2015 6:58:01 PM -
Cord-cutters in luck as #MadMen, #GameOfThrones hit the web: bit.ly/1IvM1Gr http://pbs.twimg.com/media/CBruwb8UsAA1Rne.jpg
by WTOP Entertainment via twitter 4/3/2015 5:15:57 PM -
Rapper @Wale announces top-secret concert in DC area: bit.ly/1D0I8JM http://pbs.twimg.com/media/CBri6jKUsAAuPIb.jpg
by WTOP Entertainment via twitter edited by WTOP News 4/3/2015 5:10:42 PM -
ICYMI: At 1:10 pm @JFrayWTOP @BruceAlanWTOP @MLewisWTOP talk end of #MadMen. Listen Online: bit.ly/1bdHLBg http://pbs.twimg.com/media/CBrpwqiUMAEHrQ5.jpg
by WTOP Entertainment via twitter edited by WTOP News 4/3/2015 5:10:40 PM -
The late Paul Walker takes one last ride in #Furious7. REVIEW: bit.ly/1D0jtoy http://pbs.twimg.com/media/CBrFvvNVEAAAwyy.jpg
by WTOP Entertainment via twitter edited by WTOP News 4/3/2015 5:10:36 PM -
Weekend Best Bets: Americana Music Fest, Super Pet Expo, Cherry Blossoms Festival, Motown music and more!
Mary de Pompa WTOP News
All Weekend:
Americana Music Festival at the Weinberg Center is 2 days with six bands and food tastings. For info
Super Pet Expo at the Dulles Expo Center is an extravaganza for the family to show, learn, play and see! For info
The Power of Chocolate Festival at the American Indian Museum celebrates one of the world’s most beloved foods in a cultural exploration with music, dance, art, science and more. For info
Rites of Spring Wine Festival in Fredricksburg will celebrate some of Virginia’s finest crafters with food, live entertainment and more. For info
The Annapolis Film Festival has 74 films in 4 days with premieres, panels, guests and parties. For info
Kennedy Center has NSO Pops: Do You Hear the People Sing a celebration of the musicals by Boublil & Schonberg—Les Miss Saigon and more with shows Fri. and Sat. For info
Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus of Legends in Baltimore all weekend with various showtimes. For info
Sat., March 28:
Cherry Blossom Festival Celebration at the Sackler Gallery with tours celebrating Japanese art, anime and family activities. For info
Cherry Blossom Kite Festival on the National Mall is a family friendly spectacular of tricks, demos, battles and make you own stations, all weather dependent. For info
Eye in the Sky TechQuest at the Udvar-Hazy Center is a family friendly spy game of problem solving and intelligence analysis. For info
Easter Eggstravaganza in Alexandria, at Four Mile Run Park, offers games, food, music and magic. For info
Saturday Night:
Atlas Performing Arts presents the experimental powerhouse, So Percussion. For info
U Street Music Hall has the indie-pop of MisterWives. For info
The Howard Theatre presents Grammy winning singer-songwriter, Kenny Lattimore. For info
Rams Head on Stage has the local alt-folk of Eddie From Ohio. For info
The Birchmere presents The Dan Band. For info
The Hamilton hosts blues guitarist Albert Cummings. For info
Talley Ho Theatre hosts the legendary Leon Russell. For info
Sun., March 29:
National Cherry Blossom Festival has performances at the Tidal Basin Stage all day long with dance, music and more. For info
Kennedy Center presents the National Symphony Orchestra’s Family Concert: The Magic Horn for two shows with an early musical instrument petting zoo. For info
Sunday Night:
The Bohemian Caverns has the Joel Harrison Trio. For info
Rams Head on Stage has blues guitarist Albert Cummings. For info http://ticketf.ly/1BPKRAm
The Fillmore presents punk rock legends, Pennywise. For info
Jammin’ Java has the "Her Roots" series with the Lauren Calve Band+The Moon and You. For info
The Howard Theatre presents a Tribute to the Music of Motown. For info
Rock & Roll Hotel presents Hanni El Khatib. For info
IOTA Cafe has innovative singer Margot MacDonald. For info
Blues Alley presents Kevin Eubanks for two shows. For info
Bethesda Blues and Jazz hosts the Cajun music of Feufollet. For info
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Listen LIVE at 11:10 am on #WTOP as @JFrayWTOP salutes #MadMen & previews final season: bit.ly/1bdHLBg http://pbs.twimg.com/media/CBrOZ3JUgAAxDh5.jpg
by WTOP Entertainment via twitter 4/3/2015 2:55:09 PM -
It's not always easy, but D.C. paparazzo takes his shots (PHOTOS): bit.ly/1D0lGQS http://pbs.twimg.com/media/CBrIoO_UIAAwaPl.jpg
by WTOP Entertainment via twitter 4/3/2015 2:29:20 PM -
It’s going to be “Groundhog Day” on Broadway. It’s going to be “Groundhog Day” on Broadway bit.ly/1D0iZ1Mby WTOP Entertainment via twitter 4/3/2015 2:13:50 PM
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Cambodian cinema puts brakes on ‘Furious 7′ competition
bit.ly/1IYHP2Vby WTOP Entertainment via twitter 4/3/2015 10:30:15 AM -
Amy Winehouse documentary announced in teaser trailer: bit.ly/1GQph5I http://pbs.twimg.com/media/CBna65eUMAEo4UC.jpg
by WTOP Entertainment via twitter 4/2/2015 9:10:47 PM -
Robert Pattinson engaged to British pop star: bit.ly/1GQp8iF http://pbs.twimg.com/media/CBnazazUsAAOnUD.jpg
by WTOP Entertainment via twitter 4/2/2015 9:10:11 PM -
Is @MadMen_AMC better than #TheSopranos #TheWire #BreakingBad? 7 weeks left to make the pitch: bit.ly/1MFLVm2 http://pbs.twimg.com/media/CBnM10XUIAAquSV.jpg
by WTOP Entertainment via twitter 4/2/2015 8:16:10 PM -
“Game of Thrones” author releases chapter from next book bit.ly/1GQeZm8 http://pbs.twimg.com/media/CBnLwHtVIAE6jOV.jpg
by WTOP Entertainment via twitter 4/2/2015 8:15:19 PM -
Broadway takes aim at contested Indiana law with a petition: bit.ly/1GQfr3O http://pbs.twimg.com/media/CBnMYV3UgAE37Sp.jpg
by WTOP Entertainment via twitter 4/2/2015 8:07:22 PM -
Man says throwing banana peel at Dave Chappelle was heckling not racial attack bit.ly/1GQeV5O http://pbs.twimg.com/media/CBnLqAYUIAAd9IU.jpg
by WTOP Entertainment via twitter 4/2/2015 8:04:00 PM -
Giuliana Rancic reveals she and husband lost their final embryo bit.ly/1MGDl6F http://pbs.twimg.com/media/CBmrFXVUEAAbuoY.jpg
by WTOP Entertainment via twitter 4/2/2015 5:41:44 PM -
Is @MadMen_AMC the Best TV Drama ever? Don Draper makes final pitch for greatness on Sunday: bit.ly/1MFLVm2 http://pbs.twimg.com/media/CBmo5EWVEAE0Y1T.jpg
by WTOP Entertainment via twitter 4/2/2015 5:32:57 PM -
David Bowie will help write New York stage musical: bit.ly/1yGFvYb http://pbs.twimg.com/media/CBmmj9sVIAAvKEg.jpg
by WTOP Entertainment via twitter 4/2/2015 5:22:04 PM -
President Obama impersonates #HouseOfCards Frank Underwood for April Fool's Day: bit.ly/1yGCZBb http://pbs.twimg.com/media/CBmknikUgAAqbvr.jpg
by WTOP Entertainment via twitter 4/2/2015 5:13:41 PM -
Since February, @chrisrock has been pulled over by the cops 3 times. Each time, he took a selfie bit.ly/1MGxb6yby WTOP Entertainment via twitter 4/2/2015 5:13:02 PM
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Joni Mitchell fans send good vibes to hospitalized singer: bit.ly/1MFT0TE http://pbs.twimg.com/media/CBl_pyUUkAAKeTI.jpg
by WTOP Entertainment via twitter 4/2/2015 2:36:43 PM -
#MadMen makes final pitch for greatness THIS Sunday @AMC_TV. Is it the best TV Drama ever? bit.ly/1MFLVm2 http://pbs.twimg.com/media/CBl7CLsUMAAA14P.jpg
by WTOP Entertainment via twitter 4/2/2015 2:12:21 PM -
Dish's Internet TV service -- #SlingTV -- offers #HBO for $15 a month: bit.ly/1I5Nh6u http://pbs.twimg.com/media/CBiNjVjUQAA9lvR.jpg
by WTOP Entertainment via twitter 4/1/2015 8:54:15 PM -
John Lennon’s first wife Cynthia Lennon dies at 75 bit.ly/1C9AMi5 http://pbs.twimg.com/media/CBh1KiWVIAAEVrm.jpg
by WTOP Entertainment via twitter 4/1/2015 8:00:36 PM -
#Univision replaces fired host Rodner Figueroa: bit.ly/1I5q1p5 http://pbs.twimg.com/media/CBhlE2sU0AAJ9Md.jpg
by WTOP Entertainment via twitter 4/1/2015 5:57:23 PM -
Entrance fees rising in some national parks: bit.ly/1I5pV0K http://pbs.twimg.com/media/CBhk3phVIAAAc5A.jpg
by WTOP Entertainment via twitter 4/1/2015 5:56:33 PM -
Granite monument to be dedicated at James Dean's birthplace: bit.ly/1C8H0yK http://pbs.twimg.com/media/CBhSkWWU8AAq2M0.jpg
by WTOP Entertainment via twitter 4/1/2015 4:36:38 PM -
Cynthia Lennon, first wife of John Lennon, dies of cancer: bit.ly/1C8GwZa http://pbs.twimg.com/media/CBhSPPWUQAELE7H.jpg
by WTOP Entertainment via twitter 4/1/2015 4:35:07 PM -
Full trailer drops for George Miller's #MadMaxFuryRoad starring Tom Hardy: bit.ly/1I4UvYz http://pbs.twimg.com/media/CBg7BhcWAAEL6rt.jpg
by WTOP Entertainment via twitter 4/1/2015 2:53:54 PM -
It's the top of the month! Time for our April Entertainment Guide of must-hit D.C. events: bit.ly/1I4OqLD http://pbs.twimg.com/media/CBg18H5UQAAxXgn.jpg
by WTOP Entertainment via twitter 4/1/2015 2:31:52 PM -
Joni Mitchell hospitalized after being found unconscious: bit.ly/1I4NDdv http://pbs.twimg.com/media/CBg1X5BVAAAYDAZ.jpg
by WTOP Entertainment via twitter 4/1/2015 2:29:11 PM -
Maya Angelou play being developed by Tavis Smiley, Tony-winner Kenny Leon: bit.ly/1I4N57C http://pbs.twimg.com/media/CBg01rMU0AA_Yjj.jpg
by WTOP Entertainment via twitter 4/1/2015 2:27:14 PM -
#Furious7 features new #IMAX laser technology: bit.ly/1I4M27t http://pbs.twimg.com/media/CBg0GVQUIAAYhBm.jpg
by WTOP Entertainment via twitter 4/1/2015 2:23:24 PM -
New Jersey school cancels Oscar-winner #Common as commencement speaker: bit.ly/1I4LTAY http://pbs.twimg.com/media/CBgz7v0UcAIt8TX.jpg
by WTOP Entertainment via twitter 4/1/2015 2:22:47 PM -
‘X Files’ actor David Duchovny to release 1st album in May
bit.ly/1I3XkZC http://pbs.twimg.com/media/CBf1mv3UsAAsTmT.jpgby WTOP Entertainment via twitter 4/1/2015 10:45:06 AM -
Trevor Noah defends self in backlash to old tweets
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Banana peel hits comedian #DaveChappelle on New Mexico stage: bit.ly/1HhKS56 http://pbs.twimg.com/media/CBc79lWU8AArJF8.jpg
by WTOP Entertainment via twitter 3/31/2015 8:19:22 PM -
#GeneralHospital leads Daytime Emmy nominations: bit.ly/1HhKBzhby WTOP Entertainment via twitter 3/31/2015 8:15:49 PM
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Release date, book cover announced for #TheGirlInTheSpidersWeb as #LisbethSalander returns: bit.ly/1HhJZtc http://pbs.twimg.com/media/CBc5tqoUIAARcZa.jpg
by WTOP Entertainment via twitter 3/31/2015 8:09:30 PM -
Just in time for Easter Week: #ADTheBibleContinues goes beyond the biblical epic: bit.ly/1INeCbb http://pbs.twimg.com/media/CBcwU2AUIAA2Ihh.jpg
by WTOP Entertainment via twitter 3/31/2015 7:36:00 PM -
AMC's #MadMen creator Matthew Weiner looks back with just 7 episodes left: bit.ly/1OW101E http://pbs.twimg.com/media/CBcv0XjU8AA42yb.jpg
by WTOP Entertainment via twitter 3/31/2015 7:26:23 PM -
You can #Pacman right now on Google maps! http://pbs.twimg.com/media/CBch95qU8AALmHi.jpg
by WTOP Entertainment via twitter 3/31/2015 6:25:50 PM -
Rolling Stones announce North American stadium tour bit.ly/1OUJ5It http://pbs.twimg.com/media/CBca_rvVEAAFswy.jpg
by WTOP Entertainment via twitter 3/31/2015 5:55:12 PM