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‘Home for standup comics': Film on DC's comedy scene debuts at festival
News4’s Tony Perkins spoke to the director of “The Mecca of Comedy” about its premiere at the American Black Film Festival in Miami and its importance to D.C. comedians.
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“SLAM! A Festival of Ballets” at Greenberg Theatre
Slam poetry artists and performers are coming together for “Slam! A Festival of Ballets” this weekend at Greenberg Theatre.
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Civic season: Learn about your rights and history with The Civic Circle
This week is civic season— an initiative led my museums and and organizations across the country to get Americans more engages in democracy. News4’s Tommy McFly has how you can participate.
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Toast to the summer solstice at museums open until midnight, Foamhenge and more
Here are some unique ways to celebrate the summer solstice in the D.C. area.
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Weekend Scene: Juneteenth and other celebrations
Tommy McFly breaks down the many events happened this weekend in the D.C. area.
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Big Train Baseball: Celebrate the diversity of Montgomery County at a game
News4’s Tommy McFly shows how you can enjoy big league talent on a field in Montgomery County.
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Historic alley, U Street hideaway: Community harvests joy in garden's final summer
Temperance Alley Garden is hosting its final summer of events before its lot becomes townhomes.
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How to celebrate Juneteenth across the DC region
News4’s Tommy McFly is working for you with some of the biggest Juneteenth events with the help of DJ Quicksilva from WKYS.
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‘The Mecca of Comedy': Film highlights DC Black comic legends and laughs
“The Mecca of Comedy” is a film about D.C.’s Black comics who have blazed a trail in entertainment, including Dave Chappelle, Martin Lawrence, Greg Poole and Andy Evans. News4’s Tony Perkins spoke with the film’s director.
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4 ways to enjoy summer in the city
News4’s Tommy McFly is checking out four ways for you to enjoy summer in the city.
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Juneteenth celebrations in the DC area
Juneteenth, a national holiday marking the end of slavery in the United States, is coming up on Monday, June 19. News4’s Tommy McFly previews the celebrations in the D.C. area.
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Photos: See DC's LGBTQ spirit shine at Capital Pride Parade
Here’s a look at the 2023 Capital Pride Parade.
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Genre-bending ‘The Blackening' opens in theaters on Juneteenth
The Blackening is a comedy/horror film set when a group of friends head to a cabin the woods to celebrate Juneteenth. Tommy McFly sat down with two of the movie’s stars.
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Idina Menzel to Celebrate Pride in DC
News4’s Tommy McFly spoke with the star about hitting the stage at Capital Pride.
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DC Chef Wins ‘Outstanding' 2023 James Beard Award
A D.C. chef has won one of the most prestigious awards in the culinary world. Rob Rubba is a chef and partner at Oyster Oyster in D.C. where the environment is central to its business.
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Brewers Ball: Beer for cystic fibrosis research
Brewers from all around the Beltway are coming together to help fight cystic fibrosis. News4’s Tommy McFly has the details.
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Whitlow's is moving locations, again
Whitlow’s has been a D.C. staple since the 1940s. Now it’s moving locations, again. News4’s Tommy McFly explains why it’s headed to 901 U Street NW, the former location of The Brixton.
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LightReel Film Fest to showcase global voices, virtual reality at Union Market
LightReel Film Fest will showcase over 30 documentaries, and short films from Black, Indigenous and people of color from across the globe in D.C. News4’s Jummy Olabanji spoke with the festival’s director.
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Open Streets Event Kicks Off in Brookland
The first Open Streets event of the year takes place Sunday on 12th Street Northeast in the Brookland neighborhood. News4’s Derrick Ward spoke with the District Department of Transportation Director Everett Lott.
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Atlantis Nightclub Opens, With Help From Foo Fighters' Dave Grohl
When the 9:30 club first opened in 1980, it was called the Atlantis, and it was home to cutting edge musicians and artists who couldn’t find a home in traditional venues. News4’s Mark Segraves reports.