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6 months ago by Kate MichaelAround Town
Starting July 15, 2021, the Library of Congress Jefferson Building will reopen to visitors with free limited times and ticketed entry on Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm.
[Vid] This Weekend! DC Travel & Adventure Show A Must for Those with Wanderlust
A must for anyone with wanderlust, the Travel & Adventure Show features thousands of vacation options March 7-8 at the Walter Washington Convention Center. You won't want to miss celebrities like CBS travel editor Peter Greenberg, travel authors Patricia Schultz, Paul Theroux, and Rudy Maxa,… Read More
What It's Like to Workout At… Barry's
Full disclosure, I tried Barry's Bootcamp (apparently back before they dropped the 'Bootcamp') in New York before attending classes at the Dupont and *new* Clarendon studios. Each was quite different, but I'll admit that I like the DC area's Barry's workouts better. Less stress, less… Read More
What It's Like to Work Out at… the Watergate Argentta Spa's Mermaid Fitness Class
If the idea of sculpting washboard abs while channeling your inner Ariel sounds like the perfect workout, you're in luck! There's a new mermaid fitness class at the Watergate's Argentta Spa. Mermaid? Yup. It's exactly what you're thinking. Complete with shiny silver tailfins. And it's… Read More
What It's Like to Workout At… DC Row
Always a popular sport and outdoor workout, rowing has been making its way back into the boutique fitness regimen since about the time Frank Underwood was seen using his home machine on House of Cards. It's great because even though it's low impact, you still… Read More
What It's Like to Workout At… Solidcore
Everyone always wants to believe that their workout class is soooo hard. Solidcore actually is. In fact, it may be the hardest class yet encountered in this series — but don't be intimidated. This Pilates ++ workout is daunting but doable. Like Pilates, Solidcore is… Read More
Serenata an A+ Cocktail, Culinary Jaunt Through Latin America
La Cosecha is Union Market's contemporary marketplace celebrating all things Latin. It's like a community center meets food hall meets contemporary retail space. When you head to La Cosecha, you never quite know what you'll happen upon — a concert, art, a fashion show, a… Read More
What It's Like to Workout at… Toolbox Pilates
Reformers… Cadillacs… Tower Chairs. These contraptions may look like torture devices — and some might think they actually are — but these fascinating machines are pretty standard for Pilates exercises. While you can do Pilates without them, they allow you to use your own body's… Read More
Did My Dog Love the St. Gregory Hotel Washington DC More Than I Did?
At an unbeatable location in the West End — close to Dupont, Georgetown, Foggy Bottom and the Golden Triangle — the St. Gregory Hotel (2033 M Street NW) is a luxury option at an affordable price for business travel, city tourism, and even staycations. The… Read More
What It's Like to Workout at… Orange Theory Fitness
Real talk: I was set to hate on Orange Theory Fitness (OTF). Enthusiasts seemed too… enthusiastic (bordering on cult-y/CrossFit) and the studio seemed to take itself way too seriously. I got not one, but 5 (!!) reminders to show up 30 minutes early to receive… Read More