Elliot Williams

Washington, D.C., United States

Arts and Culture Reporter at WAMU-FM (Washington, D.C.)

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Get Out There: Where to take tourists around the D.C. region

Oct 25, 2024 | wamu.org | Elliot Williams |Tamika Smith

Sometimes, the best way to enjoy the place you live is to act like a tourist in your own city. So, for a special edition of Get Out There, we asked the staff at WAMU what parts of the region they like to show off to out-of-towners. Here’s what some of them said:These responses have been lightly edited for clarity and length. Dawnita Altieri, Director of Strategic Alliances and Special Projects:“Whenever there’s a way to explore the city by water, I take advantage of it.
Get Out There: Is dating in D.C. as bad as 'Love Is Blind' makes it sound?

Oct 3, 2024 | wamu.org | Tamika Smith |Elliot Williams

Dating is in the air as the seventh season of Netflix’s hit reality series — set in the D.C. area — kicked off Wednesday.
Get Out There: How one Ward 7 neighborhood celebrates Art All Night

Sep 26, 2024 | wamu.org | Elliot Williams |Tamika Smith

There are plenty of events each year in D.C. that feature music, arts, and food. But only one annual festival takes over the entire city for two nights in a row — and that’s Art All Night. The event takes place on Sept. 27-28 across more than 20 neighborhoods and touches all eight wards with events like live mural painting, food pop-ups, concerts, art galleries, and fashion shows — it all depends on which neighborhood you end up in.
Get Out There: HFStival makes its big comeback in D.C. this weekend

Sep 19, 2024 | wamu.org | Matt Blitz |Natalie Yuravlivker |Elliot Williams

On Saturday, the once wildly popular HFStival returns to the District after a 13-year hiatus. Throughout the day, 11 bands will take the stage for a nostalgia-filled concert at Nationals Park including Death Cab for Cutie, Lit, Girl Talk, and more. WHFS 99.1 launched the festival back in 1990. The popular radio station, known for playing progressive and alt-rock hits, broadcasted for about four decades throughout D.C. and Baltimore.
Get Out There: A look at the fall theater season around D.C.

Sep 12, 2024 | wamu.org | Elliot Williams |Tamika Smith

The return of fall doesn’t just mean more pumpkin spice lattes and cooler weather — it’s also a great time to indulge in local theater. At least 30 local productions have discounted tickets for this year’s Theatre Week, which runs from Sept. 26 – Oct. 13 (yes, that’s technically over two weeks).
Get Out There: Summer self care, yoga, and other wellness events around D.C.

Aug 29, 2024 | wamu.org | Elliot Williams |Tamika Smith

Yoga is not just for flexibility and physical health, it’s also helpful for the brain. A recent Washington Post article explored research showing that yoga helps regulate stress and may even help older adults fight against Alzheimer’s. It’s no wonder that 17 percent of American adults say they do some form of yoga. For this week’s Get Out There segment, we discussed non-traditional yoga (trap yoga, for example), sound baths, and other self-care practices that are popular around the D.C. area.
Get Out There: Olympic watch parties, Alexandria's Sidewalk Sale, and more weekend events

Aug 9, 2024 | wamu.org | Elliot Williams |Tamika Smith

If the weather improves this Saturday as is predicted by the Capital Weather Gang, you may be wondering how to make the most of your weekend around D.C. For this week’s Get Out There, WAMU’s arts and culture reporter Elliot Williams rounded up some interesting local events, including:A USWNT watch party at The Bullpen, where you can cheer on Trinity Rodman and Casey Krueger of the Washington Spirit as they go for Olympic gold in the final. Astro Beer Hall is also hosting a watch party.
Get Out There: Where to get in the water and cool off around the D.C. region

Jul 11, 2024 | wamu.org | Elliot Williams |Kayla Hewitt |Tamika Smith

It’s been one of the hottest and driest summers on record in the D.C. region and beyond, and many are looking for ways to cool off. With the first official swimming event in the Anacostia River being called off (again!), we decided to share some creative — and safe — ways to enjoy local rivers, waterparks, and other water activities around the D.C. region this summer.
Carter Barron Amphitheatre Slated For Renovation, Reopening

Dec 16, 2022 | wamu.org | Elliot Williams
Get Out There: D.C.'s 'night mayor' reflects on one year in her role

Oct 13, 2022 | wamu.org | Elliot Williams