Never trust their posted hours. We have gone 3 times. Each time during hours that they said they…read morewere open and every time the gates were locked. 2 times for private events and 1 time the staff was just sitting around inside because they didn't realize they were supposed to be open. Update: I'm done with this place. You can no longer call to check their hours because their line is dead. This business actively hates their customers. Look elsewhere. I promise you that if you go, they will probably be closed and you'll have disappointed kids. AVOID THIS BUSINESS

(Sunday Afternoon Review) Husband and I came with the toddler to get him out the house. It was…read morecrowded but not packed. Lots to do for kids and areas to sit for adults (go towards the left and right sides in the back area). Red and Yellow slides are extremely slippery for smaller kids so watch for that. If you have trampoline park socks bring those instead of regular socks as the floors are slippery as well. Didn't try anything on the menu but we brought in snacks and a water bottle from home and no one said anything. Restrooms were clean although I recommend they have those booties for people to cover their socks from drips of water around the sink area. Price we paid was $15. Docked a star because they didn't have cards to play games.

(e)merge art fair was a huge disappointment…read more.. First, I purchased the Gilt City VIP Party and Preview Tickets, for a $65 for a $5 savings... Frankly, I thought Gilt would have vetted this 'VIP party' ...There was NOTHING VIP about the VIP PARTY... perhaps I should have read the fine print more clearly --- no complimentary cocktail, canapes, blah blah blah....there would have been no difference from viewing this art show any other day or time. Speaking of cocktails, they had ONE bartender at the main bar. Then one outside by the pool...one on the second floor. Interestingly enough, I just paid $65 for this event and NOT one cocktail included. When I went to buy a beer by the pool, the sign said 'Domestic Beer $5, Imported Beer $6.' The woman asked me for $8, and I told her the sign in front of her said $6. She said the price was $8 for this event. Nice. Clearly, the high price of the VIP Party and just the $15 show fee are to subsidize the Capital Skyline because no one would come here otherwise... Second, this show was questionable for both quality and quantity. It was definitely quite sparse... As someone who attended last year, I am pretty confident in saying that there were far more exhibitors and far more international exhibitors last year. Whilst there were a few nice pieces here and there, the rest of the works reminded me of the Artomatic, which I greatly support as a wonderful effort in promoting the arts to the community at large but is not curated or presented as a professional art show. The (e)merge art fair is a big #FAIL... If they seek to survive in DC, they will need to do a better job of curating because no one is going to continue to pay this kind of entry fee to subsidize a motel. *(e)merge art fair, if you would like to hire me, I consult on business strategy including revenue strategy for cultural arts organizations, so ping me...

Great experience! This fair had a variety of international artists and also provided a great…read moreopportunity for local artists as well. My favorite part was the section in the garage that had different musical and performances art showings... The trapeze act was pretty awesome, too... The staff was super friendly and helpful, very willing to talk about the art.

First time at this venue, it is part of The New School of Northern Virginia. Plenty of convenient…read moreparking. Nice black box room with good stadium seating. The temperature was just right for a hot day. We came to see the play 'Redder Blood' and enjoyed it very much.

We experienced "Peekaboo Baby" at the Hub! Great cast - very talented. Small intimate theatre…read morewith stadium seating. The show was excellent. The writer (sorry, I can't remember her name) was excellent, the re-written music was great and the cast at the after-party were all open to being received and appreciated. The Director was also amazing and filled with gratitude to all. Great, great job! We'll be back.

We saw a great show, and even though we were WAY UP, the view was fine. The only issue was that…read morethe setup for the stage door was not particularly organized. It was a huge mob scene, and many people did not get to talk to the actors. The parking was another nightmare. The theater recommended a particular lot, which was right across the street. However, that lot is in a federal building, so we had to go through security in order to get to our car - this meant waiting on line for about half an hour. I would recommend parking outside of town and taking public transportation to the theater!

I have walked by this small domed area without realizing it. The structure almost looks like a…read moresnack bar. Just walk beside it to the entrance and go downstairs. There are a lot of hidden gems underground. The Ripley Center is beside the Smithsonian Castle. and the Freer Gallery. You can take Smithsonian metro or the Red line Circulator bus ( stop 4 if you don't mind walking across the grounds or stop 13 if you have an extra 25 minutes and want to be dropped off out front). The Ripley Center is a popular stop for schools. There are wonderful programs for students. The lower level has classrooms where groups can make art projects and learn about art. The building also has a lecture hall, the Discovery theater and wonder exhibits that change from time to time. The National Museum of African Art is connected to the building. You don't have to exit to see the exhibits. The Freer Gallery is on the same block. These are just three of the gems right beside each other. It is especially convenient when the weather is hot or rainy. If you have time for another adventure, the castle is just a few yards away from the domed shaped structure. It is a perfect meeting place outside. The museums are free. The circulator buses are currently free. Win-win.

Lecture Hall Under the Mall! I attended my first Smithsonian…read moreAssociate Program (8/2/19). The Venue: The most exciting thing is the S. Dillion Ripley Center is located Below Ground-under The National Mall. You enter the Via a small circular Building across the street from the Smithsonian Metro Station. Note: You Must Walk Down Many Stairs once inside. The place is very spacious, once below ground W/towering high ceilings. The center includes: Several lecture halls, movie theater space & conference rooms. The Food: Coffee, Bottled Water, Pastries & Snacks Available for purchases just outside lecture hall. The Program: "The Splendors Of The English Country House" 400 years in 7.5 hrs on the art, architecture, decor & people who created these homes & history. The program covered historical periods & significant architectural themes including: Elizabethan, Palladian (Neo-Classical), Victorian. I was most interested in learning more about Neo-Classical Architecture & it's driving force Robert Adam. He is credited w/popularizing This architecture in America. Most notable "The Federal Style" we see here in Washington, DC i.e. the Capitol & the National Archives best examples in my opinion. The lecture hall is quite comfortable-well padded Seats. We had a (1 hr) lunch break-eat on your own. I left the venue & got a polish sausage from a vendor on the mall & bottle water & a croissant From vendor outside our lecture hall. All tasted good. The Smithsonian Associates Program: Is an annual membership based program. Members receive a reduced cost per program And receive a monthly program via U.S. Mail Detailing upcoming programs. Non-Member pay a slightly higher ticket price For programs & learn about programs Via members or the Associate's latest programs Via the Smithsonian website: "Smithsonian.edu" It was a very informative day overall. A few participants I met had been to many Of these lectures, speaking well of the presenters. The staff I engaged w/all professional/courteous. Worth another visit.

What a hike it was to get here, but it was totally worth it!! Even the drive was a little scary,…read morehaha. Leech Woods is easy to pass by if you aren't paying attention, especially at night. But I was quite intrigued when I arrived! They have a haunted hayride, 30 minute woods trail, axe throwing, food, bar, a fire performer, creepy characters running around... it's a really cool place to just hang out at. You don't have to plan to do the trail or hayride if you don't want to. For places like this, I don't expect much outside of the main attraction. I believe they're done for the year now, but while Halloween is the most active and fun time to go, it's super busy, and you'll have to pace yourself with any groups ahead of you on the trail. Mind you, there wasn't a wait... but I feel like I would've been a lot more scared if I didn't have some of it spoiled by people in front of me. I will spare no details, because if you haven't been, you're in for a treat. Make sure you read up on Leech Woods before you go... it's quite the story!

It's was an amazing experience , I would love to go again but this time I'll be taking my family…read morewhen I went I went with my friends and omg they made it even more scarier

Stopped by Project 4 for the opening reception of Navigable Zones by Puerto Rican artist Nayda…read moreCollazo-Llorens on Saturday night. An easy walk from Dupont Circle and also just a short distance from the U Street/African-Amer Civil War Memorial/Cardozo Metro stop, the Project 4 Gallery is an intimate two-level space where you're sure to get cozy with your fellow art-gawking patrons. Should the temperatures be high, dispense with superfluous layers of clothing immediately or prepare to sizzle! If Saturday night's opening reception is any indication of the crowd, expect to see hipsters (young and old), artists, an overt intellectual or two and a healthy representation of the petite bourgeoisie. Regardless of outward appearances, folks here are friendly and unstuffy. A welcome thing in the world of art, to be sure.

Project 4 is a trendy new gallery that recently popped up on U Street. The artists that are on…read moredisplay here skew towards international and avant-guard, and of course, contemporary in style. The overall goal of Project 4 is to explore cultural subjects. You'll most likely find one person shows or a "theme" show by no more than 2-3 artists here. For example, the current exhibition features 2 artists. One of them paints watercolors while the other is a photographer that specializes in overexposed black and white.

While the other review (at the time of this writing) is one of the least useful reviews I've ever…read moreseen on this site, I hope mine can shed some more light and encourage you to attend in future years. A brief overview: - The Festival is held on Walter Reed, between the Arlington Drafthouse/Bangkok 54 and Twisted Vines (which if you know Arlington well, should give you a good idea of the location). It stretches from the Pike to just before the library (where the stage is). I can't personally comment on the parking, but I heard it was tough, so Metro or rideshare. - While there are black folding chairs available, I recommend bringing a blanket (there's lawn space) or your own chairs. - You could bring a picnic, but they had interesting food options, such as Suya To Go (Nigerian kabob), Sloppy Mama's (BBQ), Mazagan (Morrocan), Cantina Mexicana, Carol's Jamaican Cuisine, Mac's Donuts, and some lame festival/fair concessions. - You can buy beer and wine, which is basically a necessity. Beer was from Yuengling and Twisted Vines did the wine. - There were a lot of stands to explore, but many were for timeshares, or doors, or windows. Quite boring. However, there were some fun vendors selling jewelry, arts, etc., and I appreciated that. There were also Arlington civic organizations. I had a fantastic time at this festival. While I was unfamiliar with the performers, I thought they were all great, and represented a mix of styles. There were a few traditional performers, and then some that had more a funk or R&B mix. The festival started at 1, but didn't really get busy until around 4 or so. For food, I tried Suya, Cantina, and Mac's. I had a pupusa from Cantina, but didn't love it. It's a little hard when pupusas are not straight from the griddle. Suya To Go was delicious, though you get a tiny portion for $14. The jollof was boring, but the chicken kabob was spicy and delicious. The plantains were an interesting blend of of tostones and platanos. Basically, they took a yellow plantain and fried like a green plantain. I've never had one like that, but I loved it. I've had Mac's Donuts before and those are always a good bet. I think this festival is a great way to showcase more Pike restaurants, so I'm not sure why only two were there. I'm super looking forward to following years, and definitely think this is a festival worth checking out.

The Columbia Pike Blues Festival is a perfect family friendly event. Located right off of Columbia…read morePike and S. Walter Reed. Music rocks and the food tents are pulling out all the stops.