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Life After Hours: April 6-8

By Liz Holmes · Friday, April 6, 2018

This weekend, be sure to welcome April and celebrate the cherry blossoms while they last, learn about the effect of community policing, and explore the portfolio project of Diane Arbus.

Taiwanese women’s fashion show echoes International Women’s Day

By Simin Ma · Friday, March 30, 2018

Women’s issues were presented through fashion in the “Beauty Power - Time Corridor of Taiwan Women’s Fashion” exhibition hosted by the Taipei Economic and Cultural Representative Office (TECRO) and the National Science and Technology Museum of Taiwan earlier this month.

Celebrate cherry blossoms and more this weekend in D.C.

Life After Hours: March 30 - April 1

By Liz Holmes · Thursday, March 29, 2018

As it seems like the weather is finally warming up, what’s better to do than explore all of the amazing events D.C.

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Students share stories of struggles while studying abroad

By Theodora Mattei | March 29

Living in another country isn’t always as easy as it seems

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Life After Hours: March 23-25

By Liz Holmes | March 23

It’s now officially spring! Don’t let the snow get you down, D.C. is offering a ton of events this weekend.

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Appreciating African culture through fashion in 'Black Panther'

By Cordilia James | March 11

Weeks after hitting theaters, audiences’ love for Director Ryan Coogler’s “Black Panther” is still going strong: the film has made over $520 million domestically, making the list of top 10 highest-grossing films in the United States of all time. The film received praise for its positive representation of race, gender and culture.

The 2018 Founder's Day Ball was held on Saturday at the National Museum of African American History and Culture.

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Students reflect on the 2018 Founder’s Day Ball

By Simin Ma | March 9

Event celebrates 125th anniversary of AU’s founding at National Museum of African American History and Culture

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D.C. Chinatown’s Biggest Celebration of the Lunar New Year

By Simin Ma | February 18

A Chinese New Year Parade will be held to celebrate the Lunar New Year in Chinatown on Sunday, Feb.

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Life After Hours: Feb. 16-18

By Liz Holmes | February 16

With Valentine’s Day magic still in the air, check out these events for fun ways to spend time with those you care about. Frederick Douglass’ BiCentennial The National Park Service is celebrating abolitionist Frederick Douglass’s 200th birthday by hosting a Bicentennial Birthday Weekend.

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Ten ways to spend Valentine’s Day in the District

By Morgan Bluma and Sasha Fernandez | February 13

Ideas and deals to make you fall in love all over again

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Celebrate Mardi Gras at District Wharf

By Liz Holmes | February 13

Celebrate Fat Tuesday the right way

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Life After Hours: Feb. 9-11

By Elisabeth Holmes | February 8

Ready to enjoy the second weekend in February by celebrating some amazing people? Whether it’s athletes competing in the Olympics, exploring African American history in air and space or running to support those with neurofibromatosis, DC has plenty to offer this weekend PyeongCheng Thang On Friday, Feb.

The Prospect sports bar on U Street is one of many great places around D.C. to watch this year's Super Bowl.

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It's game time

By Cordilia James | February 4

Whether you’re rooting for the Patriots, Eagles, or even Justin Timberlake, this year’s Super Bowl is sure to be fun for everyone.

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Life After Hours: Jan. 26-28

By Anna Donohue | January 26

If the first two weeks of classes already has you itching to get off campus, here is what you can do this weekend to get out of the Tenleytown bubble. Murder at Midnight at the Renwick Gallery Come to the Renwick Gallery on Friday night for a chance to explore two eerie exhibits: “Murder is her Hobby,” and “The Final Stop” before they close on Sunday.