 Soon, we will step out from behind our screens. But thanks to the wonders of technology, you can still explore all the awesome things DC has to offer from the comfort of your home — through virtual tours, books, exhibits, classes, and more. Until we can freely explore the city again, let these ideas inspire you and keep daydreaming about your next adventure in the Nation's capital. Unleash Your Inner Explorer
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A continuing series about awesome social distance activities in DC to keep you entertained during the outbreak and inspired to keep daydreaming about your next adventure in the Nation's capital.  One of our favorite things about living in DC is exploring the food, music and events from the international communities that call the city home. Incredibly, there are 175 embassies and international organizations in the city!
Around this time of year, we’re usually eagerly awaiting Cultural Tourism’s annual European Union Open House programs like a kid at Christmas. As soon as the participating embassies are announced, we start reading up on the respective countries and plotting the best sequence of activities that would allow us to visit as many as possible. It’s a marathon event, not a sprint! Of course, nothing is “usual” right now. But just because you’re at home, doesn’t mean you have to miss out on this global event. Because of the coronavirus pandemic, this year’s 70th-anniversary celebration has shifted online in an event called “Home With EU” from now until May 31. You can learn how to cook a traditional Danish open-faced fish sandwich, attend a Swedish circus, learn a contemporary Finnish dance and listen to a Croatian concert all in the same day and from home. And if you’re dying of wanderlust, we’ve curated 16 additional ways to experience some of DC’s international flavor without stepping foot on a plane. So get for a journey around the world; no passport or TSA pre-check needed. How Art Thou? Explore New Art Exhibits, Learn to Draw, Star in a Play + More While Staying at Home4/28/2020 A continuing series about awesome social distance activities in DC to keep you entertained during the outbreak and inspired to keep daydreaming about your next adventure in the Nation's capital.  More and more activities in DC are popping up on the virtual landscape as DC's museums and theatres adjust to the "new normal" that has us self-isolating at home.
We've curated eight of the latest virtual events that will feed your arts and culture curiosity. With so many new and creative ways to explore DC, you'll need a strong WiFi connection to keep up with all the digital cultural experiences! A continuing series about awesome social distance activities in DC to keep you entertained during the outbreak and inspired to keep daydreaming about your next adventure in the Nation's capital.  One of our favorite things to do is to wander the aisles of our favorite indie bookstores. Sometimes there's no purpose behind our visit. We aren't necessarily looking for the latest New York Times bestsellers or the latest releases; we've just popped in to browse to see what we discover.
Bookstores are our happy place. Checking out book jackets that catch our eye; adding and removing titles to our Jenga-esque tower of books on the floor as we go deeper into the stacks, and getting lost in the written word, is an escape without a passport or destination. And we always love checking out the staff recommendations and chatting with them, trading book information as eagerly as little kids showing each other our newest toy or game. Luckily, we don't have to lose the connection to our favorite independent bookstores while we're at home. Due to the impact of COVID, many local bookstores have added curb-side pick-up and are ramping up delivery and shipping to get copies of your new and used picks into your hands as we all quarantine and chill. Get your read on at our 8 favorite local independent bookstores that are currently offering curb-side pickup, delivery and shipping. Help these small-businesses keep their doors open so check out their offerings for yourself or to give as gifts. Stuck on what book they might like? Gift cards make great gifts too! A continuing series about awesome social distance activities in DC to keep you entertained during the outbreak and inspired to keep daydreaming about your next adventure in the Nation's capital.  Self-isolation doesn't mean you have to miss out on seeing live music in DC.
From rock to pop to punk and everything in between, local musicians and venues are taking their acts online and live-streaming concerts for you to enjoy in your living room. We rocked out to two awesome shows last night -- U Street Music Hall's 20th Anniversary and Menage a Garage's performance hosted by DC Music Review -- and plan to get our virtual tickets to more shows. We've shared some upcoming shows below and will do our best to keep this updated as more get announced. But first, a couple of tips to help you make the most out of the experience: 1. Put it on your calendar. Make it something to look forward to by putting it on your calendar. Plus, this way you won't forget to show up on time! 2. Get into it! Yes, it's virtual but treat it the same way you would a concert IRL. Get rid of distractions, make some room to dance, turn off the lights, turn up the sound (please be courteous to your neighbors). Add some atmosphere and plug in those Christmas lights you still haven't taken down (no judgement!). 3. Go big. Stream the show on your TV instead of your laptop or smartphone. 4. Explore. Never heard of the band? So what! Now is the time to check out new acts in different genres and see all the great music in DC you've been missing. You don't have to worry about commuting or parking so take a chance, you just might just hear the next big thing! 5. Support the acts (always!). Definitely pay for the experience if the event is set-up for that. But if not, buy the artists' music on Bandcamp and their merch. What you're not spending on parking, Uber/Lyft and drinks will be very helpful to an indie musician. Now, on with the show! A continuing series about awesome social distance activities in DC to keep you entertained during the outbreak and inspired to keep daydreaming about your next adventure in the Nation's capital.  Your home is your castle. That’s especially true these days now that we’re living the #quarantinelife.
Because you’re spending most of your time indoors, it’s important that your space is a sanctuary and not just four walls where you go to sleep at the end of the day. We've come up with nine ways to turn your home into a calm and welcoming space in these unprecedented times. And just in time: Indulge in some virtual retail therapy at the Christkindlmarkt in April event (April 18 to 26) at the Heurich House Museum!Treat yourself to some artisan self-care products and new things for your home while supporting DC small businesses. Take a Look, It's In a Book: Our 10 Favorite Books About DC (Or That Are Set in the District)4/13/2020 A continuing series about awesome social distance activities in DC to keep you entertained during the outbreak and inspired to keep daydreaming about your next adventure in the Nation's capital.  You know how you also said you'd read more if you had the time? Well. . .
Whether you were born in the District, moved here decades ago, or just arrived, you might be curious to learn more about the city beyond the well-worn cliches. Books take you places, even new corners of your own backyard. Through their pages you get to explore a place, revealing hidden layers and new chapters. A lot of books have been written about DC, but there's more to know about than just Watergate. So what should you read if you really want to understand the place? We're put together our 10 favorite books about DC (or that are set here) that reveal its other personalities, dynamic history and characters; a few are simply just good ole comfort reads. So find your library card or order a copy from a local bookstore, and settle in for a good read. It's going to be awhile . . . A continuing series about awesome social distance activities in DC to keep you entertained during the outbreak and inspired to keep daydreaming about your next adventure in the Nation's capital.  The new quarantine life we're currently living means we've had to get create to find ways to socialize. Just because you're self-isolating doesn't mean you have to give up happy hour with your friends.
My sister and a mutual friend powered up Zoom and gathered online from DC, Pennsylvania and New York for a virtual happy hour and it was a blast! No fighting for room at the bar, paying for overpriced drinks or having to leave early to get home. And unlike conference calls at work, this is one time you'll actually *want* to be seen on camera. We're planning on doing it again and go all out to really replicate the bar experience Simply follow our 7 simple steps and you'll be the virtual hostess with the mostest! Plus we've included some cocktail suggestions from famous mixologist and owner of the Columbia Room, Derek Brown to take your gathering to the next level. Read on and share your virtual hosting tips in the comments. Cheers! Parents' Survival Guide: 10+ Cool Ways to Keep Kids Busy While Stuck at Home Due to the Coronavirsus3/22/2020 A continuing series about awesome social distance activities in DC to keep you entertained during the outbreak and inspired to keep daydreaming about your next adventure in the Nation's capital.  If you’re about to scream from the little’s nonstop viewing of Frozen I and II (we feel you), we've curated more than 10 suggestions of things to do to keep the kiddos entertained while self-isolating together.
A continuing series about awesome social distance activities in DC to keep you entertained during the outbreak and inspired to keep daydreaming about your next adventure in the Nation's capital. NOTE: Major streets and bridges around the National Mall will be closed on Monday to keep crowds away from the Tidal Basin and mitigate the spread of coronavirus. (March 22 @ 9:27pm) Millions of people now self-isolating due to COVID-19 have new ways to enjoy and support DC’s famous cherry trees as they hit peak bloom without coming leaving their homes. Instead of heading to the Tidal Basin or other cherry blossom locations, you can view the cherry blossoms from your computer screen. We introduce you to three ways to visit them virtually in our just posted "Mini Caravan" video. Just hit play and check it out! Tell us what you think about viewing cherry blossoms virtually in the comments! Curious? There's more!
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