Sarah Marloff
@sarahmarloff.bsky.social
Arts Editor at Washington City Paper aka @wcp.bsky.social * glitter enthusiast * one of my stories inspired a Late Night With Seth Meyers sketch * she/her/queer * banner photo © Jana Birchum
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Sarah Marloff
@sarahmarloff.bsky.social
· Sep 15
How To Make a Scene: Welcome to City Paper’s 2025 Fall Arts Guide
This year’s guide is an ode to local creatives and the ways art not only survives but thrives in the worst of times.
washingtoncitypaper.com
It’s a hard time to celebrate art, even if we all understand its importance & value. Perhaps that’s why this year’s Fall Arts Guide theme, How To Make a Scene, struck a chord.
This is about coming together, it’s about making our feelings known, it’s about taking a stand for what’s important.
This is about coming together, it’s about making our feelings known, it’s about taking a stand for what’s important.
Happy to say that Beats Me is back and there's plenty of new music coming out of DC. And in which I review a fun pop-punk EP from Truth or Dare for @wcp.bsky.social washingtoncitypaper.com/article/7747...
Beats Me Is Back With New Music From Black Fortune, Phil Adé, and Kind of Christine
Fall’s DMV releases include a debut EP from Truth or Dare, a reissue from Glo-Worm, and new tracks from Crystal Casino Band and Broke Royals.
washingtoncitypaper.com
November 25, 2025 at 10:37 PM
Happy to say that Beats Me is back and there's plenty of new music coming out of DC. And in which I review a fun pop-punk EP from Truth or Dare for @wcp.bsky.social washingtoncitypaper.com/article/7747...
Why we need more queer parents
Shitty parenting from the Silicon Valley set. Never occurred to me to tell my math gifted son that he could be an asshole since he was good with numbers.
November 12, 2025 at 3:34 PM
Why we need more queer parents
Call me crazy, but I don't know if EIGHT senators makes something "bipartisan"
November 12, 2025 at 3:31 PM
Call me crazy, but I don't know if EIGHT senators makes something "bipartisan"
A fun read in which @ctklimek.bsky.social reminded that as a child, like most kids I'm sure, I had a crush on Sonny Landham in Predator
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washingtoncitypaper.com/article/7739...
Predator: Badlands: Some Country for No Men
Bisected bot Elle Fanning and a young-and-hungry Yautja take on interstellar capitalism in Predator: Badlands, and it slaps. I just wish I could see it a little better.
washingtoncitypaper.com
November 7, 2025 at 5:34 PM
A fun read in which @ctklimek.bsky.social reminded that as a child, like most kids I'm sure, I had a crush on Sonny Landham in Predator
washingtoncitypaper.com/article/7739...
washingtoncitypaper.com/article/7739...
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I'm one of the four fired employees. I was a writer & producer at Bon Appétit for nearly five years, during which I helped organize our union and sat on our bargaining committee.
I am, to my knowledge, the only trans woman in our union and the only trans woman on editorial who doesn't work at Them
I am, to my knowledge, the only trans woman in our union and the only trans woman on editorial who doesn't work at Them
New: Conde Nast fired four employees who were among a group that confronted the company's head of human resources on Wednesday over the decision to fold Teen Vogue into Vogue/recent cuts. Employees who were fired included journalists from the New Yorker, Wired, and Bon Appétit.
November 6, 2025 at 6:32 PM
I'm one of the four fired employees. I was a writer & producer at Bon Appétit for nearly five years, during which I helped organize our union and sat on our bargaining committee.
I am, to my knowledge, the only trans woman in our union and the only trans woman on editorial who doesn't work at Them
I am, to my knowledge, the only trans woman in our union and the only trans woman on editorial who doesn't work at Them
So excited to drop @wcp.bsky.social's 2025 People Issue. These Washingtonians represent the best of D.C. and I was so honored to interview graffiti artist Luis Del Valle, King Molasses, & author Carolivia Herron.
Photos by @darrow-m.bsky.social
washingtoncitypaper.com/article/7737...
Photos by @darrow-m.bsky.social
washingtoncitypaper.com/article/7737...
The People Issue 2025
Get to know a drag king, a rapper, an exotic dance expert, and more.
washingtoncitypaper.com
November 6, 2025 at 6:05 PM
So excited to drop @wcp.bsky.social's 2025 People Issue. These Washingtonians represent the best of D.C. and I was so honored to interview graffiti artist Luis Del Valle, King Molasses, & author Carolivia Herron.
Photos by @darrow-m.bsky.social
washingtoncitypaper.com/article/7737...
Photos by @darrow-m.bsky.social
washingtoncitypaper.com/article/7737...
!!!!!
BREAKING: Zohran Mamdani wins the New York City mayoral race, NBC News projects. nbcnews.to/4nIzNUC
November 5, 2025 at 2:38 AM
!!!!!
Fuck yes!!!! New York AND Virginia!!!!!
November 5, 2025 at 2:38 AM
Fuck yes!!!! New York AND Virginia!!!!!
"By the end, 'both men and women' were taken away, the witnesses said. They also said two of the men seized in the raid were deported to Venezuela on Friday, Oct. 31."
SCOOP: Latino Tenants Told to Vacate After Georgetown ICE Raid
Witnesses describe multi-agency sweep at Wisconsin & O St. NW; 10–12 taken; Latino units “tossed;” ammunition left in the hallway, and tenants told to vacate.
migrantinsider.com
November 4, 2025 at 5:12 PM
"By the end, 'both men and women' were taken away, the witnesses said. They also said two of the men seized in the raid were deported to Venezuela on Friday, Oct. 31."
I love D.C. for this.
But also my 2-person household would struggle with just $314 for groceries per month. Tho I guess I'm greedy and like fruits, vegetables, and well-treated meat.
But also my 2-person household would struggle with just $314 for groceries per month. Tho I guess I'm greedy and like fruits, vegetables, and well-treated meat.
DC to cover SNAP, WIC benefits in November if shutdown drags on
D.C. will pick up the tab for Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) food benefits for District residents if the government shutdown continues, Mayor Muriel Bowser’s office announced Thursda...
www.nbcwashington.com
October 31, 2025 at 2:01 PM
I love D.C. for this.
But also my 2-person household would struggle with just $314 for groceries per month. Tho I guess I'm greedy and like fruits, vegetables, and well-treated meat.
But also my 2-person household would struggle with just $314 for groceries per month. Tho I guess I'm greedy and like fruits, vegetables, and well-treated meat.
You and me both Guillermo (and Kate)
"With a little bit of luck, I'll die before that takes root. I'm much more interested in talking about anything you want except that."
Guillermo...same.
Guillermo...same.
Guillermo del Toro Hopes He’s Dead Before AI Art Goes Mainstream
The “Frankenstein” director tells WIRED the real Victor Frankensteins are tyrannical politicians and Silicon Valley tech bros.
www.wired.com
October 31, 2025 at 1:56 PM
You and me both Guillermo (and Kate)
"Ghosts are like storms—you can put one into a story & it changes everything while changing nothing.” So excited to read Amber Sparks' debut novel Happy People Don't Live Here. The DC writer sat down with @writesloud.bsky.social for this month's Spot LIT
washingtoncitypaper.com/article/7731...
washingtoncitypaper.com/article/7731...
Spot LIT: A Novel Haunting
D.C.'s Amber Sparks on her debut novel Happy People Don’t Live Here. Plus new releases, readings and, one Rare Book Collecting Festival.
washingtoncitypaper.com
October 29, 2025 at 2:08 PM
"Ghosts are like storms—you can put one into a story & it changes everything while changing nothing.” So excited to read Amber Sparks' debut novel Happy People Don't Live Here. The DC writer sat down with @writesloud.bsky.social for this month's Spot LIT
washingtoncitypaper.com/article/7731...
washingtoncitypaper.com/article/7731...
New Nightmare remains one of the best horror movies of the ’90s. washingtoncitypaper.com/article/7707...
October 27, 2025 at 3:07 PM
New Nightmare remains one of the best horror movies of the ’90s. washingtoncitypaper.com/article/7707...
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City Paper Arts readers, I'm curious: How do you feel about attending shows at the Kennedy Center in 2025?
Considering their are employees attempting to unionize and that some artists have less options to cancel and play elsewhere to get paid?
@wcp.bsky.social
Considering their are employees attempting to unionize and that some artists have less options to cancel and play elsewhere to get paid?
@wcp.bsky.social
October 17, 2025 at 8:43 PM
City Paper Arts readers, I'm curious: How do you feel about attending shows at the Kennedy Center in 2025?
Considering their are employees attempting to unionize and that some artists have less options to cancel and play elsewhere to get paid?
@wcp.bsky.social
Considering their are employees attempting to unionize and that some artists have less options to cancel and play elsewhere to get paid?
@wcp.bsky.social
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Curious to hear from people in DC if the increased Fed presence is making you scared to come out for the second No Kings protest.
October 17, 2025 at 7:36 PM
Curious to hear from people in DC if the increased Fed presence is making you scared to come out for the second No Kings protest.
City Paper Arts readers, I'm curious: How do you feel about attending shows at the Kennedy Center in 2025?
Considering their are employees attempting to unionize and that some artists have less options to cancel and play elsewhere to get paid?
@wcp.bsky.social
Considering their are employees attempting to unionize and that some artists have less options to cancel and play elsewhere to get paid?
@wcp.bsky.social
October 17, 2025 at 8:43 PM
City Paper Arts readers, I'm curious: How do you feel about attending shows at the Kennedy Center in 2025?
Considering their are employees attempting to unionize and that some artists have less options to cancel and play elsewhere to get paid?
@wcp.bsky.social
Considering their are employees attempting to unionize and that some artists have less options to cancel and play elsewhere to get paid?
@wcp.bsky.social
The Blade's Editor's Choice: Tell me the editors are gay men without telling me the editors are gay men.
AYA wins Best Neighborhood Bar, editors say its Number Nine. A lesbian wins best DJ, editors say its a dude who won in 2024. Don't get me started on them choosing the Commanders over the Spirit
AYA wins Best Neighborhood Bar, editors say its Number Nine. A lesbian wins best DJ, editors say its a dude who won in 2024. Don't get me started on them choosing the Commanders over the Spirit
October 17, 2025 at 2:43 PM
The Blade's Editor's Choice: Tell me the editors are gay men without telling me the editors are gay men.
AYA wins Best Neighborhood Bar, editors say its Number Nine. A lesbian wins best DJ, editors say its a dude who won in 2024. Don't get me started on them choosing the Commanders over the Spirit
AYA wins Best Neighborhood Bar, editors say its Number Nine. A lesbian wins best DJ, editors say its a dude who won in 2024. Don't get me started on them choosing the Commanders over the Spirit
Reposted by Sarah Marloff
We’re closing out the Fall Arts Guide with a roundup of unmissable dance, opera, and more performances coming to D.C. Add these to your fall calendar:
2025 Fall Arts Guide: Dance, Opera, and More Performances to Wow You This Season
The world premiere of St. John the Baptist, Noël, Kwanzaa, and Flamenco: Fall is full of unmissable dance and performances.
buff.ly
September 19, 2025 at 11:00 PM
We’re closing out the Fall Arts Guide with a roundup of unmissable dance, opera, and more performances coming to D.C. Add these to your fall calendar:
Every arts guide I learn about a new act worth checking out and never once have I been disappointed. From Zamrockers WITCH to Little Simz to Leith Ross to Bar Italia, my list of shows to see this fall has ballooned with these recs. Do yourself a favor and check it out
The D.C.-area concerts you won’t want to miss this fall: Rico Nasty, Ginger Root, the War and Treaty, Indigo De Souza, Purity Ring, Blood Lemon, and more.
2025 Fall Arts Guide: These Concerts Won’t Disappoint
Rico Nasty, Ginger Root, Indigo De Souza, Saul Williams, Tarwa N-Tiniri, and Flock of Dimes are just some of the acts playing D.C. this fall.
buff.ly
September 19, 2025 at 4:04 PM
Every arts guide I learn about a new act worth checking out and never once have I been disappointed. From Zamrockers WITCH to Little Simz to Leith Ross to Bar Italia, my list of shows to see this fall has ballooned with these recs. Do yourself a favor and check it out
FYI: domestic survivor service providers in Maryland's Cecil, Washington, and Harford counties have expanded ways to help families fleeing violence save their pets and keep them safe
Helping survivors of domestic violence — and their pets — find safe haven - WTOP News
The MNADV’s “Pets Are Family Too” campaign is designed to educate the public on the issues that survivors of domestic abuse face.
wtop.com
September 17, 2025 at 2:40 PM
FYI: domestic survivor service providers in Maryland's Cecil, Washington, and Harford counties have expanded ways to help families fleeing violence save their pets and keep them safe
It’s a hard time to celebrate art, even if we all understand its importance & value. Perhaps that’s why this year’s Fall Arts Guide theme, How To Make a Scene, struck a chord.
This is about coming together, it’s about making our feelings known, it’s about taking a stand for what’s important.
This is about coming together, it’s about making our feelings known, it’s about taking a stand for what’s important.
How To Make a Scene: Welcome to City Paper’s 2025 Fall Arts Guide
This year’s guide is an ode to local creatives and the ways art not only survives but thrives in the worst of times.
washingtoncitypaper.com
September 15, 2025 at 11:41 PM
It’s a hard time to celebrate art, even if we all understand its importance & value. Perhaps that’s why this year’s Fall Arts Guide theme, How To Make a Scene, struck a chord.
This is about coming together, it’s about making our feelings known, it’s about taking a stand for what’s important.
This is about coming together, it’s about making our feelings known, it’s about taking a stand for what’s important.
I hope year's Fall Arts Guide inspires you to make a scene of your own.
“At its heart, this year’s Fall Arts Guide is an ode to hyperlocal creativity and the ways in which our scenes not only survive but thrive in the worst of times.”
Arts editor @sarahmarloff.bsky.social welcomes you to the 2025 guide:
Arts editor @sarahmarloff.bsky.social welcomes you to the 2025 guide:
How To Make a Scene: Welcome to City Paper’s 2025 Fall Arts Guide
This year’s guide is an ode to local creatives and the ways art not only survives but thrives in the worst of times.
buff.ly
September 15, 2025 at 7:25 PM
I hope year's Fall Arts Guide inspires you to make a scene of your own.
Reposted by Sarah Marloff
V.E. Schwab’s latest book gives women the choice to become a vampire or remain an object in a man’s world.
@sarahmarloff.bsky.social talks to the prolific fantasy author about power, queerness, and vampires ahead of her stop at the National Book Festival this weekend.
@sarahmarloff.bsky.social talks to the prolific fantasy author about power, queerness, and vampires ahead of her stop at the National Book Festival this weekend.
V. E. Schwab Is Talking Vampires at the National Book Festival
Bury Our Bones in the Midnight Soil, the prolific author’s latest and queerest book yet, explores passion, hunger, and women’s roles across time.
buff.ly
September 4, 2025 at 4:36 PM
V.E. Schwab’s latest book gives women the choice to become a vampire or remain an object in a man’s world.
@sarahmarloff.bsky.social talks to the prolific fantasy author about power, queerness, and vampires ahead of her stop at the National Book Festival this weekend.
@sarahmarloff.bsky.social talks to the prolific fantasy author about power, queerness, and vampires ahead of her stop at the National Book Festival this weekend.
From her love of Anne Rice to her beliefs that vampires do NOT sparkle and that queer people are just as capable of villainy as their hetero counterparts, talking with V.E. Schwab was by far one of the best interviews I've had in a long time.
V. E. Schwab Is Talking Vampires at the National Book Festival
Bury Our Bones in the Midnight Soil, the prolific author’s latest and queerest book yet, explores passion, hunger, and women’s roles across time.
washingtoncitypaper.com
September 4, 2025 at 5:10 PM
From her love of Anne Rice to her beliefs that vampires do NOT sparkle and that queer people are just as capable of villainy as their hetero counterparts, talking with V.E. Schwab was by far one of the best interviews I've had in a long time.
So excited to talk with @litmagreject.bsky.social & @kashana.bsky.social about their hilarious & poignant new books at the @librarycongress.bsky.social’s National Book Festival on Saturday!
September 3, 2025 at 5:15 PM
So excited to talk with @litmagreject.bsky.social & @kashana.bsky.social about their hilarious & poignant new books at the @librarycongress.bsky.social’s National Book Festival on Saturday!