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Washingtonian, the magazine that embodies life in Washington, D.C., is the premier source for insights on dining, shopping, entertainment, and local personalities. For over 50 years, it has been the go-to guide for residents seeking information on living, working, and enjoying life in the area, featuring popular lists such as “100 Very Best Restaurants,” “Top Doctors,” and “Great Places to Live.” Each month, more than 400,000 readers engage with the print edition, spending an average of 96 minutes per issue and often keeping them for up to five months. On the digital front, Washingtonian.com attracts over a million unique visitors each month. The magazine has also earned five National Magazine Awards for its outstanding reporting and writing.

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47 Things to Do in the DC Area This July

1 day ago | washingtonian.com | Briana Thomas

Happy July, DC!Beyoncé’s Cowboy Carter tour hosts two nights of rodeo-themed entertainment at Northwest Stadium this month. Also, the Smithsonian opens several new galleries at National Air and Space Museum, and the Smithsonian Folklife Festival is back to show off the latest youth inventions. 10 Best Things to Do in DCby Pat Padua FestivalsSmithsonian Folklife FestivalJuly 2–7location_on National MallPhotograph by Sonya Pencheva/Smithsonian.
4 Must-See Open Houses This Weekend

1 day ago | washingtonian.com | Lindsey Byman

Escape the heat this weekend at an air-conditioned open house. Our picks: a Capitol Hill rowhouse, a starter house in Silver Spring, a midcentury modern in Alexandria, and a Tudor-style house in Silver Spring with a delightful backstory.
How To Keep Your Makeup From Melting in DC’s Extreme Heat

1 day ago | washingtonian.com | Lindsey Byman

You may feel like you’re melting, but that doesn’t mean you have to look like it, too. This summer is already gearing up to be a sweaty one in DC, so we asked local makeup artists for their go-to tips and tools to keep makeup intact. Start with a clean canvas Before you even start applying makeup, the pros recommend a few preemptive steps to help keep products in place.
How to Tame Your Frizzy Hair in the DC Humidity

2 days ago | washingtonian.com | Kate Corliss

Of all the heat-related humiliation rituals that DC residents are forced to contend with every summer, the humidity’s assault on our city’s collective hair game is especially vicious. The uninitiated tourist might suspect we have all replaced our combs with electric hand mixers—until it happens to them. I hope everything in this paragraph is spelled correctly, because my bangs are stuck to my forehead and I can’t see what I’m typing.
Neighborhood Guide: Where to Eat, Shop, and Play in Capitol Hill

3 days ago | washingtonian.com | Kate Corliss

Southeast DC’s Navy Yard was once an industrial hub powered by shipbuilding and arms manufacturing. That’s hard to imagine today. The arrival of Nats Park in 2008 helped spur redevelopment of the neighborhood, which has drawn young professionals due to its proximity to Capitol Hill, access to professional baseball and soccer (see Audi Field), and a plethora of luxury condos and apartments. The area’s rapid expansion has brought a spate of restaurants, bars, and shops.
27 Things to Do in the DC Area This Week and Weekend

4 days ago | washingtonian.com | Briana Thomas

Happy Monday, DC!We know: It’s hot out there. But this week, there are lots of fun things to do—both indoors and out—in and around the city. Best Things to Do This Week and WeekendJune 23–June 29Open Streets Capitol Hill. Kids and adults can walk, run, bike, and play safely at the first Open Streets Capitol Hill this weekend.
PHOTOS: The Most Expensive Homes Sold in Washington in May

4 days ago | washingtonian.com | Lindsey Byman

10Where: 1516 28th St NW, Washington, DC 20007How much: $5.2 millionListing agents: Hans Wydler and Eliot Jeffers, CompassBuyer’s agent: Ethan Drath, Washington Fine PropertiesThis 1890 Georgetown rowhouse boasts three fireplaces, a library, gym, wine closet, and an elevator. The backyard features a Japanese garden with a fish pond and waterfall, as well as a pool.
9 Entertaining Events to Celebrate Fourth of July Around the DC Area

4 days ago | washingtonian.com | Briana Thomas

There’s no shortage of places to commemorate this year’s 249th Independence Day. You can watch the grand fireworks show from the National Mall, attend a patriotic parade in downtown DC, or toast to America’s birthday aboard a dinner cruise. Plus, there’s a pre-fireworks show at the Nationals’ baseball game. Here are some of the best ways to celebrate July 4 around DC:Independence Day with the NationalsGet a sneak peak of Independence Day sparkles at Nats Park on July 3.
This New DC-Based Pickleball Brand Is Everywhere Right Now

1 week ago | washingtonian.com | Amy Moeller

Last month, at a party at a home in Chevy Chase, colorful cocktails were garnished with “m”-emblazoned stirrers; racks of blue, white, and yellow sportswear created a pop-up showroom; and a professional pickleball match served as entertainment—all for the launch of Moorlow, a DC-based pickleball athleisure brand.
A Jewel-Toned Art Deco Wedding at the Spy Museum

1 week ago | washingtonian.com | Amy Moeller

Katie, an innovation analyst for the Estée Lauder Companies, and Alex, owner of the professional soccer club FC Tulsa, met on Hinge and say they felt compatible from the start. Three years after a first in-person date on the patio of Bluejacket in Navy Yard (they’d FaceTimed before that), Kyle popped the question overlooking the water in the same neighborhood. Afterwards, they celebrated with friends and family over dinner at All Purpose Pizza, and drinks at Jackie.