September 24, 2009

National Museum of Women in the Arts Washington, D.C.

Art exclusively done by women, including Judy Chicago and Frida Kahlo.

  Penn Quarter, Culture, Take Your Out-of-Towners

April 9, 2009

Torpedo Factory Art Center Washington, D.C.

A warehouse-sized emporium of art with potters, painters, jewelers, and designers each working away within individual workshops that are open to the public.

  Old Town, Culture, Good for Gifts

December 11, 2008

Dissident Display Washington, D.C.

Film, fashion, and contemporary art all share the stage at this progressive gallery.

  Atlas District, Culture

November 20, 2008

Studio Theatre Washington, D.C.

State-of-the-art facility with multiple theaters for large, small, and black box performances from contemporary playwrights.

  Fairmount, Culture

November 20, 2008

Source Theatre Washington, D.C.

Black box space home to improv, community arts events, and the annual Source Festival.

  Fairmount, Culture

May 30, 2008

Busboys and Poets Washington, D.C.

  14th Street, Culture, Artsy, Wi-Fi

April 4, 2008

Dekka Washington, D.C.

All-local fashion, art, and music in a cool, co-op style space.

  Fairmount, Culture

April 3, 2008

Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden Washington, D.C.

The Smithsonian’s contemporary art gallery hosts modern exhibitions and occasional after-hours events with DJs, dancing, and late-night tours.

  National Mall, Culture, Alfresco, Cheap

April 3, 2008

Sidney Harman Hall Washington, D.C.

Shakespeare Theatre’s multilevel center features state-of-the-art equipment inside and a glittery marquee out front.

  Penn Quarter, Culture

February 26, 2008

Pyramid Atlantic Community Art Store Washington, D.C.

Prints, crafts, jewelry, paper, and books from and benefiting local artists and arts programs.

  Downtown Silver Spring, Culture