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Places that opened, reopened, or earned a mention this month — the ones we'd go back to.
Art with overdue credit: The National Museum of Women in the Arts is the first museum dedicated solely to championing women through the arts, with a collection of 5,500-plus works spanning the 16th century to today.
Cut, color, confidence: Last Tangle In Washington Salon is the kind of trusted DC spot where cuts and color look sharp on day one and keep behaving after.
Celebrate local roots: If your neighborhood walks need a little color jolt, Somos DR in DC delivers with a striking Dominican community mural on 14th Street by Angurria, honoring icons like Casilda Luna and Daniel Bueno.
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Georgetown Heritage is hosting its second annual Georgetown Canal Day, a free community celebration featuring live music, local food, family activities, and a mule and a donkey.
Full story at georgetowner.com ↗
The National Geographic Museum in DC has opened its doors in June with wildlife exhibitions and immersive experiences that highlight exploration, science, culture, and the natural world.
Full story at northernvirginiamag.com ↗
IKEA is closing three smaller-format stores in the Washington, D.C.
Full story at hoodline.com ↗
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Ellizabetta, a modern Italian restaurant in Foggy Bottom, has opened in the former Marcel's space in Washington, DC.
Full story at modernluxury.com ↗
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