By Mike Goodman The ice skating rink at The Wharf slid back into action on Nov. 22, and will remain open until Feb. 25. It is a cashless facility, first-come first-serve (no reservations are accepted). Regular hours of operation are: Monday-Tuesday: ClosedWednesday: 4 – 10pmThursday-Friday: 4 – 10pmSaturday: 12 – […]
Holiday Events and Things to Do In Southwest DC
Season’s Greetings is on display at the U.S. Botanic Garden. Courtesy of Devin Dotson, U.S. Botanic Garden By Southwester Staff Whether you’re entertaining visiting friends and family or enjoying a quiet staycation in the neighborhood, Southwest is brimming with holiday cheer. For special events, menus, parties and celebrations, reach out […]
GOODProject Launches Season of Giving
By Southwester Staff In Southwest DC, GOODProjects is empowering youth and their families to live fulfilling lives free from poverty, while helping them develop the growth mindset to thrive in their own communities. This holiday season, they are launching the 2023 Season of Giving and inviting the community to come […]
The Southwester’s Guide to Holiday Gifting
By Southwester Staff With the holiday season upon us, neighbors may be seeking a special gift to share the magic of Southwest DC with a friend or family member across M Street or across the country. This year, The Southwester assembled a gift guide of unique and memorable items and […]
ARTECHOUSE Launches Immersive Holiday Exhibit
By Southwester Staff ARTECHOUSE is hosting a holiday exhibit titled SPECTACULAR FACTORY:The Holiday Multiverse. Open to the public November 19, 2022 – January 8, 2023, the exhibit uses technologies including floor-to-wall panoramic projection and a spatialized audio system to create a metaverse-like immersion where visitors can interact with digital jingle […]
Arena Stage Rings in Holidays with Step Afrika!
By Sheila Wickouski From December 9-18, Arena Stage will host a festive, family friendly production called Step Afrika!’s Magical Musical Holiday Step Show. Founded in 1994 by C. Brian Williams, Step Afrika! is the first professional company dedicated to the tradition of stepping. Step Afrika! blends percussive dance styles practiced […]