The alleged racial profiling that took place at the Majestic theater in Silver Spring may not have been unique or race-related. [DCist]

The Smithsonian slashes a water feature from the planned National Museum of African American History and Culture. [Washington Business Journal]

A plea to critics: Stop comparing Lee Daniels’ The Butler to Forrest Gump. [Atlantic]

The next featured guest at the Hay-Adams author luncheon series? Christopher Buckley. [Post]

Rorschach Theatre completes a successful Kickstarter campaign. [D.C. Theatre Scene]

Galaxy Hut: not closing! [DCist]