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Lorde will headline Preakness InfieldFest. [Post]
Beatle hair: In 1964, uncool Washingtonians (and the Washington Post) hated it. Anyone surprised? [Post]
Eight things to know about The Beatles’ first U.S. concert, which happened to take place here. [WBJ]
D.C. is America’s most literate city, at least according to one ranking. [Post]
Brookland, rising arts district [East City Art]
An interview with the curators of the Smithsonian’s “American Cool” show, which opens today [Post]
Warner Theatre to host BET Honors this weekend. [AP]
Here’s what you missed at the Alvin Ailey after-party on Tuesday night. [Post]