Encore does amazing performances, with good sets and props. They also have good classes, teaching…read moreeverything from singing to dancing to stage combat to character development. My only complaint is that when casting their productions, they mainly pick kids that they know well, and after seeing two productions with almost the same cast, it can be a little boring. Other than that, they are a great and friendly company with awesome instructors.

Have been enjoying Encore shows for 10 years! Always a joy to see the magic of theater come alive…read morein so many young people! I'm loving the new shoes they are putting out (world premiers and lesser known titles); they are always very well written for all ages.

Finally, an art gallery whose name basically tells you what to expect…read more I just went to their "Small Treasures" exhibit which featured a number of their artists where some of the work was on sale. The prices were very good too. That particular show was supposed to close on Dec 31st, but it may be worth a call to see if they have extended it. This gallery specializes in selling art to businesses as well as individuals. This is certainly not the type of stuff that you'll see hanging in a college dorm room or in multiple prints at a poster store.

I go to this gallery every time I am in the area. Never fails to impress me. The variety of mediums…read moreand styles by the contributing artists make it very easy to spend a lot of time ( and money) here.

This place is amazing! everyone is so nice and they offer great dance classes.read more

First review! This place is awesome and everyone should enroll themselves and their children!…read moreAmazing from ages 18 months to 80 years!

The Magic Duel is just that...two Magicians competing to win the title of best of the night. You…read moredo actually vote on your phone at intermission. Mark Phillips and Ryan Phillips were both terrific. The one we voted for did indeed win, but they were both great! The Saturday we were there, there were two performances. We chose the 5pm one. It's a fast-paced show that kept us laughing, intrigued and highly entertained. A very fun, wonderful way to spend entertainment dollars in DC. Not a bad seat in the house! This is downstairs in the historic Mayflower Hotel, nice and close to the Farragut North Metro Stop. Definitely appropriate for all ages. Highly recommend!

This review is for the show at the Writers Center, Bethesda, MD, which doesn't seem to have a Yelp…read morepage of its own. I recognize that the Magic Duel takes huge pride in 5 star reviews on Yelp, which I deeply respect. But I did wish that we had seen the show in a different venue. I am no stage expert, but lights and sound do matter a lot in delivery of a magic show for a skeptic like me, going because the significant other loves magic shows. With better lighting, things would have been more "magical" (thinking bottles.) I was also surprised that a bubble artist, as good as she was in her profession, was considered a magician. After some quick research, you will end up at Magic Duel in this genre, so please go to Dupont or Georgetown.

Came to the Kennedy Center for a free comedy show, and had a lot of fun! This place is huge…read more There's a shuttle to and from the Foggy Bottom metro station. 10/10 would recommend, I'd come back for another performance (rip).

Not since former NJ governor Brendan Byrne named the Brendan Byrne Arena after himself (and…read moreapproved the NJ state income tax later that year) has a politician and his edifice complex fallen so far so fast. I was there once about eight years ago and honestly, the Kennedy Center is in dire need of upgrading. POTUS is probably right for shutting it down for two years for the repairs but naming the place after himself is fraught with peril for the Grand Old Party. Take it from Brendan Byrne who lost his bid for reelection and is now a fading Garden State footnote. Three cautionary stars.

My husband and I took our 6-year-old grandson to see "The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe". He…read moreloved it, and so did we. There were two actors, one male and one female, who played a total of 8 roles with verve and polish. Their mimicry of characters of different ages and genders was excellent! All in all, a great show for adults and children alike. We hadn't been to Adventure Theater since our children were young, but we will definitely be back with the grandkids.

A wonderful, award-winning children's theater located in the amazing Glen Echo Park. The theater…read moreputs on wonderful imaginative productions for children, featuring known and lesser-known playwrights, and also offers community classes.

Attended concert/reception at Romanian Embassy last night. My first Embassy Series event. The…read morefeatured performer (a French violinist) was very fine indeed. Several problems that diminished the experience considerably: a) Piano was poor in sound quality and out-of-tune. A piano tuner came in at intermission to try to improve it for the also very fine accompanist. Only partially successful. Ick! b) Indifferent food cheaply presented and served on the flimsiest paper plates. Uncomfortable chairs for the performance. Romanian Embassy building is nothing special by DC standards. A greater taste of Eastern Europe (or what it used to be) than we wanted. c) Price was high: $95 per ticket. Yeah, it's supposed to be a non-profit, but not a good value. d) Audience dominated by people 70+ in age. They need to find ways to bring younger folks into the Series. e) Minor quibble - they did a marketing stretch on the musical program description. Only partly "Romanian music".

From the owner: To foster a greater sense of common humanity through the international language of music by…read moreshowcasing the very best of each culture in each nation's symbolic home in Washington. -- (Meet diplomats and future business connections and enjoy a great evening of music and cuisine of the country.)

Our teacher was a very nice young woman. Their 2 year old classes are in a very dated room. The…read moreformat is always the same. There is no actual ballet instruction. It's mainly a fun dress up and glitter party. Admin function is pretty poor and trying to makeup classes is basically impossible. Know what to expect and it will be fine. The kids enjoy it and that's all that matters to most parents. Probably why they still have a pretty large enrollment despite a lack of substantive instruction.

Daughter loves her ballet classes here. Miss Paige is an excellent instructor. Classes are 45…read moreminutes long- perfect length. She really looks forward to these classes. They need to make the waiting area a little larger and maybe have a TV monitor so parents can watch instead of cramming by the door.

We used Janis for private tutoring for my two sons for handwriting. They made amazing progress in…read morejust 4 sessions. My boys are 11 and 13. Once we practice for a bit, we will be back for cursive! Best tutoring investment!

From the owner: Who says that handwriting can only be perfected with a pencil and paper? Kids at Write Beginnings…read morewill use chalk, paint, Play-doh, shaving cream, curved pieces of wood, music and the arts, to help them master letter formations. There's a lot more to learning how to write than you think and some kids struggle with refining this particular fine motor skill. That's why Write Beginnings offers handwriting camp every summer for children, ranging in age from Pre-K through middle school. Based on the Handwriting Without Tears® curriculum by Jan Olsen, an occupational therapist, it uses a child's visual skills and provides them with the necessary handwriting skills to be successful in school.