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Rosa Cartagena

Rosa is a senior editor at Bitch Magazine. She’s written for Washingtonian and Smithsonian magazine.

Inside the Making of the Britney Spears Musical

News & Politics

Inside the Making of the Britney Spears Musical

After a year of seismic developments in the pop star’s real-life soap opera, a Broadway show set to her music—with a rise-up tale about a posse of princesses who become feminists—is set to debut. And it premieres in Washington.

Aisha Jackson, Briga Heelan, Britney Spears, Broadway

November 19, 2021

Fort Reno Concerts, DIY Video Games, and James Baldwin’s Birthday: Things to Do in DC, August 2-4

Things to Do

Fort Reno Concerts, DIY Video Games, and James Baldwin’s Birthday: Things to Do in DC, August 2-4

Plus: Saying goodbye.

Things to Do in DC

August 2, 2021

Anita McBride with her former boss Laura Bush in 2005. Photograph of McBride and Bush courtesy of Anita McBride.

News & Politics

American University Now Has an Academic Position to Study First Ladies

It’s part of a wave of interest in presidential spouses.

American University, Anita Mcbride, First ladies, First Ladies Association for Research and Education

August 2, 2021

Dave Chappelle, Outdoor Movies, and a Wine & Watercolors Class: Things to Do in DC, July 29-August 1

Things to Do

Dave Chappelle, Outdoor Movies, and a Wine & Watercolors Class: Things to Do in DC, July 29-August 1

Plus: It's time to mask up again.

Things to Do in DC

July 29, 2021

Time to Mask Up, DC—Even If You’re Vaccinated

News & Politics

Time to Mask Up, DC—Even If You’re Vaccinated

Mayor Muriel Bowser is reinstituting the local mask mandate for everyone.

COVID-19, face masks, LaQuandra Nesbitt, Muriel Bowser

July 29, 2021

News & Politics

Video: Metro Is Crowded Again, Ew

Metro, Red Line

July 28, 2021

Dating Advice, Sunflower Picking, and a Plant-Care Workshop: Things to Do in DC, July 26-28

Things to Do

Dating Advice, Sunflower Picking, and a Plant-Care Workshop: Things to Do in DC, July 26-28

Plus: Fencing takes the spotlight at the Olympics.

Things to Do in DC

July 26, 2021

Outdoor Music, New Art, and a Sing-Along: Things to Do in DC, July 22-25

Things to Do

Outdoor Music, New Art, and a Sing-Along: Things to Do in DC, July 22-25

Plus: What are we wearing?

Things to Do in DC

July 22, 2021

Summer Cocktails, a Comedy Showcase, and Black History on the Chesapeake: Things to Do in DC, July 19-21

Things to Do

Summer Cocktails, a Comedy Showcase, and Black History on the Chesapeake: Things to Do in DC, July 19-21

Plus: Live music at the National Gallery of Art coming soon.

Things to Do in DC

July 19, 2021

Hard Seltzer, Wine Tasting, and Salsa Lessons: Things to Do in DC, July 15-18

Things to Do

Hard Seltzer, Wine Tasting, and Salsa Lessons: Things to Do in DC, July 15-18

Plus: A chat with National Gallery of Art director Kaywin Feldman.

Things to Do in DC

July 15, 2021