Holiday Volunteer Opportunities Around DC (No Commitment Needed)
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With Thanksgiving, Hanukkah, Christmas, and the new year right around the corner, people are searching…

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Where to See Fall Foliage in Washington DC
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A vibrant red maple tree stands prominently at the corner of Arnold Drive and MacArthur Road in Armed Forces Retirement Home in DC, surrounded by a quiet suburban setting. The deep blue sky contrasts beautifully with the rich autumn colors of the red and yellow trees, while a "Speed Limit 15" sign marks the peaceful intersection.

Washington DC is known as the "City of Trees" and is the top city in…

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DC Art All Night and Dine All Night
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A person is painting a large, abstract, blue-toned artwork outdoors during a community event. The painter wears a black "Art All Night" t-shirt, while others, including children in colorful outfits, are visible in the background. A nearby park sign emphasizes "Drug-Free" and park guidelines. The setting appears relaxed and social, with art materials scattered on the ground around the painter.

Art All Night is a free celebration of DC's performing and visual arts. Started in…

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DC’s Glass Forest: Hidden Art in the Woods
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A detailed view of the same tree from a different angle, highlighting the colorful glass pieces embedded in the split trunk. The bamboo forest in the background adds a lush, green contrast to the weathered tree.

DC has many parks and woods to explore, but few of them include an art…

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Theaters in DC: 9 hidden gems you shouldn’t miss
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A group of performers, dressed in business attire, are dramatically posing on stage under vibrant, purple lighting. The scene captures Monumental Theatre's cast of "American Psycho: The Musical" in an expressive moment during their performance, with one actor in a suit and another in a leopard-print skirt standing out in the foreground.

When you think of theatre, you undoubtedly first think of New York and then perhaps…

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Six Best Christmas Markets Around DC for 2024
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A decorated Christmas tree with red ornaments and a bow stands in front of a building with large letters spelling "CZECH" in the background, while people walk around the festive Czech Christmas Market, an outdoor event in Washington DC.

While the lighting of the National Christmas Tree has been a Washington, DC Christmas tradition…

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22 Quiet Places in Washington, DC
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A stone pathway winds through a green lawn under a wooden pergola, leading towards a cluster of trees. In the distance, a person walks along the path while a group of people sits on the grass, enjoying the serene park setting.

Between the tourists, college students, government workers, and lobbyists, DC can get very crowded and…

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Washington, DC Itinerary for Art Lovers: 5 Days in DC
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The grand interior of the National Gallery of Art's West Wing, featuring a large, ornate fountain surrounded by a vibrant display of various flowers and plants. The fountain, made of a warm-toned stone, is topped by a statue of a figure, which adds an artistic touch to the scene. The surrounding area includes tall, dark marble columns and a domed ceiling, enhancing the luxurious and classical ambiance of the setting.

With so many art museums in DC, narrowing down to the ones most worth visiting…

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Best Bars Near the 9:30 Club & The Atlantis: Where to Grab a Bite and Pre-Show Drinks
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Nighttime view of a modern building facade in the style of old buildings illuminated by white linear lights. The building features multiple large windows with half-circle arches and is adorned with metallic shutters. A neon sign displays '2023' at the top, while ground floor signage reads 'Good Food' above the door number '930' and 'The Atlantis' on an awning.

Are you heading to the 9:30 Club or The Atlantis for a concert or dance…

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Creating Potomac Parks, Hains Point, and the Tidal Basin: Potomac Flats Improvement Project
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The Jefferson Memorial in Washington D.C. is framed by delicate cherry blossoms in the foreground, with the Tidal Basin's reflective waters dotted by leisure boats under a vast blue sky with wispy clouds, capturing the iconic beauty of the National Cherry Blossom Festival.

The land that the monuments in Washington sit on was, at one time, in the…

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