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Artechouse opens out-of-this-world immersive exhibit in D.C.

The exhibit uses galactic visuals from The Hubble and James Webb telescopes.

Things to Do

The Inn at Little Washington goes all out for 45

A black-tie affair featuring a 10-course, all-caviar dinner. What else did you expect?

Food and Drink

Montgomery County to join tipped minimum wage fight

Servers and bartenders have long battled on both sides of the movement, with many arguing that they make more with tips.

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COVID is clawing its way back around D.C.

We're trending above the nationwide average rate of hospitalizations.

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Get Capitals merch for cheap at the team's weekend garage sale

The Capitals are hosting a &quot;<a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="garage sale" data-vars-click-url="https://www.nhl.com/capitals/news/capitals-to-host-garage-sale-sept-23-at-medstar-capitals-iceplex" data-vars-content-id="11499a1b-c80f-4af6-96cb-0bd421e701d1" data-vars-headline="Get Capitals merch for cheap at the team&#x27;s weekend garage sale" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.nhl.com/capitals/news/capitals-to-host-garage-sale-sept-23-at-medstar-capitals-iceplex" target="_blank">garage sale</a>&quot; on Saturday with tons of merch and swag.Why it matters: When the Caps clean closet, fans can get good deals — plus proceeds benefit charity Monumental Sports &amp; Entertainment Foundation.

Bill to extend D.C.'s lease for RFK site gains momentum

A House committee advanced a bill that could one day make possible a football stadium on the RFK site.

A House committee advanced a bill on Wednesday that could one day make possible a football stadium on the RFK site.Why it matters: D.C. needs Congress to extend the city&#x27;s lease from the federal government for the <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="190-acre RFK site" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/washington-dc/2022/03/29/dc-bowser-pitch-rfk-site-development" data-vars-content-id="62effe58-3ff1-44bd-a065-004fd154457f" data-vars-headline="Bill to extend D.C.&#x27;s lease for RFK site gains momentum" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/washington-dc/2022/03/29/dc-bowser-pitch-rfk-site-development" target="_self">190-acre RFK site</a> to be redeveloped into a mixed-use community — with the potential for a new Commanders stadium.

Pickleball is coming to the National Mall

Public play and celeb face-offs over three days.

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Pickleball heads to the National Mall this month with courts popping up by the Lincoln Memorial — and everyone is invited to play.Why it matters: America&#x27;s fastest-growing sport meets America&#x27;s front yard — a champion shot for pickleballers.

A rendering of pickelball courts on the National Mall overlooking the Washington Monument

Commanders to kick off with new owners, new quarterback, and stadium perks

The new era is being celebrated far and wide.

The Washington Commanders officially kick off a new era on Sunday.Why it matters: The team&#x27;s regular season debut is a BFD for Washington, with many fans hoping the new ownership brings a rebirth after more than two tumultuous decades under Dan Snyder.

"Everything's on the table": Football fever is back in Washington

Local boy Josh Harris' purchase of the Commanders has the city humming with anticipation for the gridiron.

What a difference two weeks — and 1,000 free <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="beers" data-vars-click-url="https://bleacherreport.com/articles/10083416-josh-harris-buys-2-bars-full-of-commanders-fans-drinks-after-daniel-snyders-6b-sale" data-vars-content-id="8086d54b-1780-427c-b368-a2d90d327b42" data-vars-headline="&quot;Everything&#x27;s on the table&quot;: Football fever is back in Washington" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://bleacherreport.com/articles/10083416-josh-harris-buys-2-bars-full-of-commanders-fans-drinks-after-daniel-snyders-6b-sale" target="_blank">beers</a> for fans — makes. Football is the talk of the town again in Washington.What I&#x27;m hearing: Local son Josh Harris&#x27; <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="purchase of the Commanders" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/2023/07/20/washington-commanders-sold-nfl-dick-snyder" data-vars-content-id="8086d54b-1780-427c-b368-a2d90d327b42" data-vars-headline="&quot;Everything&#x27;s on the table&quot;: Football fever is back in Washington" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/2023/07/20/washington-commanders-sold-nfl-dick-snyder" target="_self">purchase of the Commanders</a> has the city humming with anticipation for the gridiron. Suddenly, a new stadium sweepstakes is unfolding. The <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="name could change" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/2023/07/21/nfl-football-washington-commanders-sale-approved" data-vars-content-id="8086d54b-1780-427c-b368-a2d90d327b42" data-vars-headline="&quot;Everything&#x27;s on the table&quot;: Football fever is back in Washington" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/2023/07/21/nfl-football-washington-commanders-sale-approved" target="_self">name could change</a> — yes, again!

D.C.'s big international sports weekend

It's not everyday that global tennis talents and British football stars converge on D.C., or that soccer bars can serve alcohol until 4am.

It&#x27;s a big sports weekend in D.C. between pro-tennis at the <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Mubadala Citi Open" data-vars-click-url="https://www.mubadalacitidcopen.com/en/" data-vars-content-id="6a7180f3-38e1-4230-bdc6-4b4b2f64e6d7" data-vars-headline="D.C.&#x27;s big international sports weekend" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.mubadalacitidcopen.com/en/" target="_blank">Mubadala Citi Open</a> and <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Premier League" data-vars-click-url="https://www.commanders.com/stadium/2023/premier-league/" data-vars-content-id="6a7180f3-38e1-4230-bdc6-4b4b2f64e6d7" data-vars-headline="D.C.&#x27;s big international sports weekend" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.commanders.com/stadium/2023/premier-league/" target="_blank">Premier League</a> soccer hitting FedEx Field — plus World Cup matches from dawn to late night.Why it matters: It&#x27;s not every day that global tennis talents and British football stars descend on D.C., or that soccer bars can serve alcohol until 4am.

Women's World Cup players with D.C.-area ties

Washington Spirit players past and present fill Team USA's roster.

The U.S. women&#x27;s national team will take on the Netherlands at 9pm Wednesday in their second World Cup match after a starting 3-0 victory over Vietnam last week.Why it matters: Washington Spirit players <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="past and present" data-vars-click-url="https://www.sportingnews.com/us/soccer/news/usa-womens-soccer-team-fifa-world-cup-2023-uswnt-players/yk7bqg3wqjmviqjjwl2xiqiq" data-vars-content-id="9ed208ab-9ec6-4d8e-abee-d5d1278a4b2e" data-vars-headline="Women&#x27;s World Cup players with D.C.-area ties" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.sportingnews.com/us/soccer/news/usa-womens-soccer-team-fifa-world-cup-2023-uswnt-players/yk7bqg3wqjmviqjjwl2xiqiq" target="_blank">past and present</a> fill Team USA&#x27;s roster.

Trinity Rodman controls the ball during the FIFA Women's World Cup Australia and New Zealand.

Commanders fans count down to impending sale vote

The end of Dan Snyder's ownership provides a chance to reboot the team and build a new stadium.

NFL owners are expected to vote Thursday on the sale of the Washington Commanders to private equity billionaire <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Josh Harris" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/washington-dc/2023/04/24/josh-harris-leadership-commanders" data-vars-content-id="f3ea7b6a-d8fb-472c-83e4-f56fbf04d3ad" data-vars-headline="Commanders fans count down to impending sale vote" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/washington-dc/2023/04/24/josh-harris-leadership-commanders" target="_self">Josh Harris</a> and his investment partners.Why it matters: The end of Dan Snyder&#x27;s ownership provides a chance to reboot the team and build a new stadium.

Where to watch Women's World Cup games in D.C.

Bars across town are ready to watch — some at all hours.

The Women&#x27;s World Cup kicks off Thursday and bars across town are ready to watch — some at all hours.Why it matters: Team USA is packed with Washington Spirit players, including forward <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Trinity Rodman" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/washington-dc/2023/06/13/trinity-rodman-washington-spirit-dc" data-vars-content-id="fdd23b15-f761-4536-a727-783cf18b8a48" data-vars-headline="Where to watch Women&#x27;s World Cup games in D.C." data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/washington-dc/2023/06/13/trinity-rodman-washington-spirit-dc" target="_self">Trinity Rodman</a> and midfielder Ashley Sanchez.

MLS All-Star game vs. Arsenal comes to D.C.

Everything you need to know about the All Stars game.

The stars are aligning for Major League Soccer&#x27;s yearly showcase, which takes place in the District on Wednesday at 8pm.What&#x27;s happening: The 2023 MLS All-Star game is assembling the league&#x27;s best players, coached by D.C. United&#x27;s Wayne Rooney, in an exhibition match against English giant Arsenal FC.

Audi Field shown at nighttime from above during a match

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