Michael Rafidi’s swanky new spot, La’ Shukran, is a French-Levantine dream
Sink into a velvet booth. Grab a sesame baguette. You might never want to leave.
By Sonia Rao
What to watch with your kids: ‘Moana 2,’ ‘Nutcrackers’ and more
Common Sense Media also reviews “Out of My Mind” and “The Agency.”
The 39 best things to do in D.C. this weekend and next week
Celebrate Thanksgiving with karaoke and turkey; welcome Santa at parades and holiday tree lightings, and enjoy all of the festive music.
By Fritz Hahn, Sophia Solano, Adele Chapin and Chris Kelly
Felix Gonzalez-Torres’s radical reinvention of portraiture
The National Portrait Gallery’s “Felix Gonzalez-Torres: Always to Return” expands what a portrait can be: Strings of lights, piles of candy or collections of words.
By Maura Judkis
‘Moana 2’ is a sea-plus musical
With less Dwayne Johnson and no Lin-Manuel Miranda, this uninspired sequel struggles to stay above water.
By Chris Klimek
Angelina Jolie goes full-on diva in a daring, sad turn as Maria Callas
Pablo Larraín’s ‘Maria’ dramatizes the delusional opera singer’s final days with cold beauty.
By Ty Burr
Museum and gallery exhibits in the D.C. area this week
Check out what’s on tap at area museums and galleries.
By Washington Post staff
D.C. native Daniel Noah Miller found solace in going solo
Miller will be performing at Atlantis on Dec. 4.
By Haben Kelati
Flowers for the Dead’s songs are empowering — even to the band
The D.C. trio will perform at Songbyrd on Nov. 30.
By Chris Kelly
We visited D.C.’s 2 extended holiday markets. Here’s how they compare.
Plus seven other pop-up markets to know about throughout the season.
By Fritz Hahn and Sophia Solano
10 can’t-miss concerts in the D.C. area this December
Aimee Mann, Ted Leo, Tate McRae and Tiësto all hit stages around town next month.
By Chris Kelly
Where’s the ‘Christmas Carol’ for Hanukkah? This theater has an answer.
“A Hanukkah Carol, or Gelt Trip! The Musical” joins a small repertoire of stage shows themed for the Jewish holiday.
By Rebecca Ritzel
What to watch with your kids: ‘Wicked,’ ‘Gladiator II’ and more
Common Sense Media also reviews “Dune: Prophecy” and “Spellbound.”
Where to watch the Washington Spirit in the NWSL championship
Cheer on the Spirit with big screens, drink specials and special appearances at these D.C. viewing parties.
By Fritz Hahn
6 restaurants offering Thanksgiving takeout in the D.C. area
Don’t want to cook this year? These spots have you covered, whether you’re dining solo or with a crowd.
By Hailey Closson
The 26 best things to do in D.C. this weekend and next week
Celebrate “Wicked” with drag and dance, take a spin on the National Gallery’s ice, or root for the Washington Spirit to win another championship.
By Fritz Hahn, Sophia Solano, Adele Chapin and Chris Kelly
Rhinos and monkeys and sharks, oh my! ‘Gladiator II’ takes them all on.
The Ridley Scott sequel is an epic without purpose, fun until it’s not, even with Paul Mescal and Denzel Washington aboard.
By Ty Burr
Find your cheer in the D.C. area’s 8 most festive neighborhoods
From Reston to Georgetown to Annapolis, we’ve put together easy itineraries — for dates, parents or friend groups — that maximize the joy of the season.
By Fritz Hahn and Sophia Solano
D.C. holiday bucket list: The 10 must-hit events of the season
A sing-along at Wolf Trap, the Grinch on a water scooter, ugly sweaters on the NSO and the Gay Men’s Chorus “Holiday Show” are among the area’s signature celebrations.
By Fritz Hahn
The best classic holiday performances and light displays in the D.C. area
Catch an acclaimed Ebenezer Scrooge in “A Christmas Carol,” sing along with “Messiah,” see acrobats fly in “The Nutcracker” or wander among millions of lights.
By Sophia Solano