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The National Symphony Orchestra will play a free concert outside of the Capitol Building Sunday.

Weekend outlook – Enjoy an orchestral performance outside the Capitol building

By Meredith Hessel
August 30, 2018
World Cup HQ, a pop-up bar dedicated to the World Cup, is taking over the former site of The Prospect at 1214 U St. NW. through July.

Weekend outlook – Catch the World Cup at themed pop-up bar

By Meredith Hessel
June 14, 2018
The Mexican Cultural Institute will host Noche Iberoamericana, a cultural festival featuring food, drinks and entertainment, Friday night.

Weekend outlook – Sip on cocktails from around the world at a cultural festival

By Meredith Hessel
June 7, 2018
At 331 feet tall and made of white marble and concrete, George Washington Masonic National Memorial in Alexandria, Va. offers some of the best views of the city.

Tourist spots outside D.C. to explore in the family car

By Meredith Hessel
May 14, 2018
More than 100 performers will perform at venues like Lincoln Theatre during this Saturday's annual Funk Parade.

Weekend outlook – Shake off your finals funk at annual D.C. festival

By Meredith Hessel
May 9, 2018
Celebrate Shakespeare as the Folger Shakespeare Library, at 201 E. Capitol St. SE, hosts what would be the writer’s 454th birthday party this weekend.

Weekend outlook – Head to outdoor spring festivals around the District

By Meredith Hessel
April 19, 2018
DC Improv Comedy Club, located at 1140 Connecticut Ave. NW, makes humor on the first date easy.

Best first date (if you’re paying): Improv show at DC Improv

By Meredith Hessel
April 2, 2018
Learn about alcohol while you're sipping on a cocktail at a local bar or pick up painting skills from a professional at these spots this weekend.

Weekend outlook – Take lessons on painting and prohibition over cocktails

By Meredith Hessel
January 11, 2018
If you’re looking for a bit of comedy to lighten up the long weekend, think about seeing the comedy show Awkward Sex… and the City at the Black Cat Friday night.

Weekend outlook – Choose the next queen of a burlesque lip sync battle

By Meredith Hessel
December 28, 2017
Underneath the 75-foot Corinthian columns in the Great Hall of The National Building Museum, you can perform sun salutations, vinyasas and meditation in an all-levels yoga class this weekend.

Weekend outlook – Relieve finals stress at bar crawls, yoga classes

By Meredith Hessel
December 7, 2017
Come listen to traditional seasonal tunes with a jazzy flair at the newly renovated Terrace Theater at The Kennedy Center this winter.

Boost your holiday spirit at these performances around the District

By Meredith Hessel
December 4, 2017
The Capitals hit the ice against the most recent Stanley Cup champions for their 17th game of the season at the Capital One Arena.

Weekend outlook – Start holiday festivities early at a tree lighting festival

By Meredith Hessel
November 9, 2017
McFadden’s Restaurant & Saloon, which was located steps from campus at 2401 Pennsylvania Ave. NW, was a steady spot for students, but it shut down in 2015.

Rewind through GW history, then fast forward to the present for alumni weekend

By Meredith Hessel
October 16, 2017
Freshman Lena Geller now operates her cake decorating and catering business, Lena’s Lunchbox, out of the kitchen in Potomac House.

Freshman’s custom cake company finds new home in residence hall kitchen

By Meredith Hessel
September 11, 2017
Authors, illustrators and poets will share musings on their books and many will sign their latest works at the National Book Festival this weekend.

Weekend outlook – Experience a festival-filled Labor Day Weekend

By Meredith Hessel
August 31, 2017
Das Ethopian Cuisine in Georgetown offers Ethiopian meals that consist of several shared dishes all eaten with a thin bread called injera.

Spice up your dinner with unique D.C. dishes

By Meredith Hessel
August 28, 2017
Celebrate commencement at the bustling, upscale Rose's Luxury on Eighth Street NE.

No reservation, no problem: Post-ceremony meals that require little planning

By Meredith Hessel
May 15, 2017
After celebrating your last night as a student, get nostalgic and stumble back to campus one last time. Find the hippo statue and hop on for a classic tipsy picture.

Relive the freshman glory days in your last night on campus

By Meredith Hessel
May 15, 2017
How to snag coveted tickets to Infinity Mirrors exhibit

How to snag coveted tickets to Infinity Mirrors exhibit

By Meredith Hessel
April 5, 2017

CityCenterDC brings back free outdoor yoga classes

By Meredith Hessel
April 4, 2017
Best food truck: Swizzler

Best food truck: Swizzler

By Meredith Hessel
April 2, 2017
ReceSs performs at the Slate festival Saturday night. The group's organizers said they scheduled the annual comedy event to follow inauguration as a way for students to laugh after an intense election season.

Comedy festival helps students laugh after inauguration

By Meredith Hessel
January 30, 2017
Olivia Anderson | Contributing Photo Editor

Recreate first ladies’ inaugural looks with Rent the Runway

By Meredith Hessel
January 17, 2017
Photo courtesy of Erica Riggo

Interior design class creates vibrant space for local nonprofit

By Catherine Moran and Meredith Hessel
November 7, 2016
Hatchet File Photo by Olivia Anderson

Must-see on-campus attractions during Colonials Weekend

By Meredith Hessel
October 9, 2016
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