Armed with some outstanding new material, and having grown into a more confident and capable live performer than she was her previous local appearances, Sharon Van Etten enthralled a capacity crowd at the Black Cat on Saturday night, showcasing the vocal gifts and evocative songcraft that have made her one of the most acclaimed singer-songwriters in independent music. more ›

DCist photographer James Calder was on hand yesterday when U.S. Park Police and Occupy D.C. protesters clashed as police tried to clear part of McPherson Square to check tents for camping material. The pictures he captured are evidence of the tension, emotion and confusion that reigned during the day. more ›

Nearly 2,500 fans enjoyed another action-packed display at the Armory Saturday afternoon as the DC Rollergirls' home teams played out the fourth round of the season. more ›

And the winning entries for the 2012 DCist Exposed Photography Show are... more ›

Long Island’s Twin Sister have deftly perched themselves on a fine line between kitschy pastische and artful eclecticism, forging a distinctive and winsome musical aesthetic which they put on convincing display at the Rock and Roll Hotel on Monday night. Currently touring behind their first full-length record, In Heaven, the quintet delivered a dynamic performance that affirmed their place amongst the most promising young bands on the current indie scene. more ›

Taylor Gourmet will launch a new breakfast menu at their 14th Street location beginning February 4. more ›

Tick tock...tonight is the deadline for DCist Exposed submissions! more ›

The annual Three Kings Fiesta took place in Columbia Heights on Sunday, celebrating Epiphany Latino-style. more ›

It's really coming down the wire to choose your top three images for consideration for the 2012 DCist Exposed Photography Show! more ›

There are just two weeks left to submit your best shots to the 2012 DCist Exposed photography show. more ›

Four teams, two bouts, screaming fans galore and roller derby action of the highest order. This was the high-spirited third round of the DC Rollergirls' sixth season last Saturday at the Armory. more ›

Best known as a late addition to indie-rock “supergroup” The New Pornographers, and before that as a member of Victoria, BC-based indie-rock outfit Immaculate Machine, Kathryn Calder has embarked on a burgeoning solo career over the past couple of years. more ›

Roll up, roll up! Submit your entries for the sixth annual DCist Exposed Photography Show! more ›

The Brewmaster's Castle is full of history. And ghosts. Maybe. more ›

This month, you might have noticed some rather unattractive facial hair on a number of men. For some, it was No Shave November. But for others, the month was Movember. more ›

DCist contributor James Calder stumbled upon quite an interesting site this morning -- a taxicab that had apparently lost control and found its way onto the steps of the Chevy Chase Pavilion in Friendship Heights. more ›

"We made it!" The marchers yelled as they crossed Eastern Avenue into the District at 12:30 p.m., soggy, tired and running behind schedule. But their brief moment of happiness was set aside as they kept to marching down Rhode Island Avenue, a few more miles to go until they would reach their welcoming committee. more ›

In the last few years, there has been a renewed interest in making something out of the former trolley station known as The Dupont Underground. What was it, and what will it be? more ›

The Foo Fighters lived out every single rock and roll fantasy -- and occasional cliche -- over the course of three hours on Friday night. Not that anyone was complaining. more ›

This was the show Positive Force has wanted to put on for years: Ted Leo's return to his once-home further solidified how important he remains to the landscape of current punk rock. more ›

Yesterday, the third annual autumn gathering of the District's dandiest tweed aficionados -- now numbering around 900 strong -- took over the streets of Washington. more ›

For the better part of two decades, The Sea and Cake's records have been so consistently, if unspectacularly, good that it's easy to take them a bit for granted. Yet each of the band's live shows seems to come as a welcome reminder of why they stood at the forefront of Chicago's vital, cross-pollinated post-rock scene of the 1990s. more ›

Scare Force One continue their winning ways over the DC DemonCats, while the Cherry Blossom Bombshells broke an extended losing streak at the expense of new kids the Majority Whips. more ›

As more and more people in the District ride their bikes to work, there has been a small but growing move towards creating and installing creative and neighborhood-defining bike racks. more ›

Okay, so technically the D.C. map is reflected the wrong way (or maybe I want Virginia back and wards 6 and 8 sent back to Maryland), but I'm still quite proud of my craftsmanship. Of course, I wasn't the only person who chose the to rep the good ol' D of C on my Jack-o'-lantern. more ›

Last week, The Columbia Room played host to Ice Jam 2011, where bartenders from around town gathered to learn more about the art of carving ice. more ›