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"Antiques Roadshow" is coming to D.C.!

Don’t miss the chance to get your item appraised.

Enter by April 19 for tickets »

New! On WETA TV 26

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Washington in the '70s

Catch Bullets fever, Metro madness, pandamonium... and more! Join WETA TV for a new documentary that explores the District's emergence as a world-class city.

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Area attractions

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Video map

Watch more than 100 video features about well-known Washington area sites as well as off-the-beaten-path surprises.

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Weekend's best

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Recommendations & reviews

Check out this round-up of weekly recommendations from WETA reviewers about Washington area arts, music, books, movies, theaters, and more.

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Community calendar

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Events & happenings

Browse the calendar of community and arts events and happenings in our area.

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Neighborhoods

Tony Kushner (pictured), whose epochal Angels in America won a Pulitzer Prize and Tony Award, has emerged as one of the country’s leading playwrights — and one of its fiercest moral critics.

Special neighborhoods

Watch video segments about the fascinating people, places, and history of neighborhoods in Virginia, Maryland, and D.C.

Go to WETA Neighborhoods »

People

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Fascinating Washingtonians

Some people play an outsized role in making the Washington area such a great place to live. Meet the memorable personalities who call this area home.

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Featured video

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Historically home to a small concentration of Latino residents, Adams Morgan's Spanish-speaking population exploded in the 1980s. WETA explores how Adams Morgan has become the center of the Latino community in the District.

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WETA Box Office

Get the best seats to upcoming Washington area shows! Your purchase also supports WETA.
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Giveaways

Win free tickets to area performances and events!
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WETA photo gallery

Thanks to all who've submitted photos of our community!

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WETA in the community

Learn how WETA strives to be a good neighbor by reaching out to the local community through outreach projects and workshops.
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