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Philip Guston Now: Better To See Reality, However Harrowing, Than Conceal It
After a delay of several years, the National Gallery of Art’s special exhibition is finally open to the public, addressing the odd, the clumsy, and the horrific rather than turning away.
News
The Sexual Revolution Will Be Nuanced
For leaders of D.C.’s first sexology summit, pleasure and sex are inextricable from liberative movements.
Shot Chaser
A journey past D.C.’s liquor stores with staff photographer Darrow Montgomery
Contenders Are Lining Up for the Ward 8 Council Race, As Rumors About Trayon White’s Future Heat Up
Two people are already running and more look likely to join, particularly if White doesn’t pursue a third term in 2024.
Food
Zinnia Crew Revs Up Motorkat in Takoma Park’s Republic Space
Expect wood-grilled dishes and a vibrant raw bar program when the restaurant opens next month.
A Different Kind of Buzz: Drunk Fruit Brings Asian-Inspired Drinks to the DMV
The company sells hard seltzer in flavors such as lychee, melon, and yuzu.
Good Taste: Downtown’s Little Chicken Boasts Irresistible Big Chick Energy
The collaboration between Casey Patten, Gerald Addison, and Chris Morgan brings bronzed and brined chicken to 15th Street NW.
Arts
Broke Royals Are Back With “No Time For Love”
Their first new single since last summer pays homage to aughts rock, and you can hear it live on March 18 at Quarry House Tavern.
DC Record Fair, Bad Books, and More Best Bets for March 16–22
It’s time for the spring record fair, Bad Books Book Club, Militarie Gun, an adult spelling bee, and Variety Show at Gallery B.
The Blue Caftan Is a Tapestry of Queer Yearning and Unconditional Love
Morocco’s official entry for 2023 Academy Award consideration, a stunning drama about the depths and limits of love, plays at AFI’s New African Film Festival, which runs March 17 through 30.
Weekend Roundup: Bison Go Dancing
Plus, cherry blossoms are in their fourth stage, which means peak bloom could come sooner than initially predicted.
