New musical ‘Unknown Soldier’ tackles grief, forgiveness and rebirth at Arena Stage

A new musical at D.C.’s Arena Stage tells the story of generational grief and second chances, while getting a new life of its own.

Ants on sushi? See how the other half lives at London’s The Aubrey

The Aubrey, located in the Mandarin Oriental Hyde Park hotel in Knightsbridge, offers a truly memorable, albeit pricey experience. The “late night izakaya,” or pub, features the choicest cuts of fish, luxurious ingredients and sublime sake pairings. No detail is too small.

Plan a paw-some adventure at a miniature indoor zoo in Yokohama

From the fluffy baby chicks to the mischievous meerkats, Animal Touch promises a hands-on encounter that will warm visitors’ heart and spark their curiosity.

Soccer pilgrim finds heaven at Stamford Bridge, home of famed Chelsea

If you’re a Chelsea supporter, or just a soccer fan living pretty much anywhere in Europe, Stamford Bridge has to be on your short list of places to visit. Make sure to take the stadium tour.

Home of the Whopper introduces the meat-free Fake Burger, but only in Japan

Burger King’s Fake Burger aims to wow your taste buds with a pile of french fries draped with Gouda cheese and smoky barbecue sauce. While not as visually pleasing as a real burger, it doesn’t taste half bad.

Tours from Europe bases

Here is a sampling of upcoming trips scheduled by military bases.

Recently announced concerts and events for April 19 and beyond

Listings for recently announced concerts, special concerts and shows and on-base theater.

‘The Sympathizer’ offers a fresh perspective on the Vietnam War

How HBO transformed Viet Thanh Nguyen’s Pulitzer Prize-winning novel ‘The Sympathizer’ into a limited series

Infusing a NJ forest with fairy magic

Tiny natural dwellings on Rahway River Trail in Millburn, NJ, built to nurture kids’ imaginations and interest in nature 

The Marriage Pact a ‘backup plan’ for college students hoping to get married

Nearly half a million students on nearly 90 campuses have participated in the annual matching ritual since it first rolled out at Stanford University in 2017 as part of two students’ economics project. “The idea is, if you think about everybody who goes to your college, surely there’s someone who is a good backup plan for you,” said Liam McGregor, one of the students who came up with the pact. “Not a Prince Charming, you know, not your perfect person necessarily, but maybe somebody whose number you should have.”