Adams Morgan

“DC’s Longest Running Caribbean Bar Celebrates 27th Anniversary”!! Happy anniversary Club Timehri!

By Prince Of Petworth

2439 18th Street, NW

Happy anniversary to Club Timehri!

Some background from an email:

“Club Timehri’s success lies in its commitment to authenticity which fosters a deep sense of community among their loyal customers. Invoking the mellow essence of the Caribbean with roots, reggae, dancehall, soca and konpa every Thursday through Sunday, Club Timehri is the last Caribbean bar in D.C.

In 1999, when most DC bars played little more than the occasional reggae song, Club Timehri was born out of a need to serve the area’s growing Caribbean community. Jonathan Wells was involved from day one, wearing many hats as the club found its footing, and in October 2006, he and Shawn Ramdat took over as owners. Together, they set out to bring authentic Caribbean music, vibes, and culture to the diverse melting pot of Adams Morgan. “Back then, if you wanted to hear Caribbean music, you had to leave the city or head to the edges of it: Crossroads in Bladensburg, Caribbean Style in downtown Silver Spring, or Turntable on the outskirts of DC,” says co-owner Jonathan Wells. “There was nowhere in the heart of DC that was authentically Caribbean.” Twenty-seven years later, Club Timehri remains a cultural institution. (more…)

Dupont Circle

17th Street High Heel Race is Tonight! Get your 39¢ Beers & Absolut Half & Halfs starting at 3pm at Duke’s!!

By Prince Of Petworth

photo by Ted Eytan

From Duke’s Grocery (1513 17th Street, NW):

“39¢ BEERS & ABSOLUT HALF & HALFs tonight from 3-5PM and again from 10PM-midnight at Duke’s Grocery Dupont in celebration of the 39th Annual 17th Street High Heel Race! 👠🍻

Stop by for some pre-race fun, then come back later to keep the party going. See you tonight! 🌈”

From the Mayor’s Office:

“On Tuesday, October 27, Mayor Muriel Bowser and the Mayor’s Office of LGBTQ Affairs will welcome residents, visitors, and LGBTQIA+ community members to the 39th Annual 17th Street High Heel Race, one of the city’s most beloved LGBTQIA+ traditions.

Festivities will begin at 6:00 p.m. on 17th Street NW near Dupont Circle. Check-in will begin at 5:00 p.m., followed by performances from 6:00–8:40 p.m. Attendees can join the annual costume contest at 8:00 p.m., leading up to the race start at 9:00 p.m. The race will feature costumed drag performers and community members, local entertainment, and thousands of spectators. (more…)

Sponsored

DC Fresh Finds for October 21, 2026

By Marcus Correll

This article is sponsored by RLAH @properties.

4420 Chesapeake St NW
4420 Chesapeake St NW

This AU Park detached home pairs a private deck with a garage and a big fenced yard: 4420 Chesapeake St NW

  • Updated 5BR detached home in AU Park

  • Large fenced yard and rear patio

  • Private upper-level deck

  • Detached one-car garage

  • Near Tenleytown Metro, Janney Elementary & Deal Middle School

Other Notable Fresh Listings:

  • The Most Expensive Home of the Week is a 6BR/5.5BA contemporary detached home, built in 2020 with 8,379 square feet, an elevator, a 53-foot saltwater pool and gardens backing to Battery Kemble Park in Kent—all for $11M.

  • “Welcome to this turnkey 3-bedroom, 1.5-bath semi-detached home nestled on a quiet street in the desirable Takoma neighborhood of Washington, DC. This beautifully maintained property offers the perfect blend of neighborhood charm, thoughtful updates, and everyday convenience. Inside, you’ll discover inviting open living spaces, an updated kitchen, and a beautifully renovated upstairs bathroom.”

  • “Step inside [824 20th St NE] to discover refinished hardwood floors, a fully renovated bathroom, brand-new stainless-steel appliances, new windows, a brand-new HVAC system with new ductwork, and new light fixtures and ceiling fans throughout, giving you peace of mind for years to come. The spacious kitchen features a convenient bump-out, creating additional dining or flex space while providing direct access to the fully fenced backyard—perfect for entertaining, gardening, or pets.”

  • Your REO/Bank-Owned Property of the Week is a “turnkey-ready two-level residence” that “combines townhouse-style living with a prime Brookland location and off-street parking,” and is “five blocks from Brookland-CUA Metro.”

Office of the Attorney General

OAG: “slow eviction timelines are harming both landlords and tenants”

By Prince Of Petworth

From the Office of the Attorney General (OAG):

“Attorney General Brian L. Schwalb today announced that the Office of the Attorney General (OAG) is testifying in connection with the Shared Housing Agreements and Resolution Effort (SHARE) Act, legislation that would create a mediation pilot program designed to resolve nonpayment of rent eviction cases more quickly. Based on OAG’s experience in housing-related matters, OAG is urging the Council to adopt changes to the proposed legislation to better address concerns OAG has discussed with both landlords and tenants.

In testimony before the Council on behalf of OAG, Beth Mellen, Senior Counsel for Housing Protection and Affordability and Assistant Deputy Attorney General for the Public Advocacy Division, outlines how slow eviction timelines are harming both landlords and tenants and how an early mediation program can help address the ongoing systemic challenges posed by historically large rent arrearages and nonpayment of rent. OAG’s testimony also urges the Council to amend the proposed legislation to ensure the early mediation program is maximally successful.

“In order to protect and expand access to safe and affordable housing for District residents, we must address the challenges that historically high levels of rent arrearages and nonpayment of rent pose to our housing market,” said Attorney General Schwalb. “The SHARE Act is a meaningful step in the right direction. These amendments are based on extensive conversations with both landlords and tenants, and will help resolve eviction cases more quickly.”

In testimony before the Council on behalf of OAG, Mellen explains that an early mediation program is needed because: (more…)

Announcement

Always Becoming: Next Chapter

By Smithsonian's National Museum of the American Indian

Join artist Nora Naranjo Morse (Kha’p’o Owenge ([Santa Clara Pueblo]), creator of Always Becoming, and the community that cares for the museum’s ephemeral outdoor sculpture family, to learn about the project’s evolution over the past two decades, and what the future holds.

Learn about the art of clay, traditions of sustainability in Pueblo building techniques, and more. Visitors can enjoy family-friendly art activities, dance performances by the Zuni Olla Maidens, watch a short film, and multiple opportunities to hear from the artist, her family, and museum experts that have contributed to the care and revitalization of the sculptures.

Go to Always Becoming: Next Chapter Read more
Event

HOWL-O-WEEN Dog Costume Contest

Event location

Lincoln Park, Capitol Hill, D.C.

1127 East Capitol St SE

Washington, District Of Columbia 20017

Add to Calendar

Get ready to show off your furry friend’s best Halloween costume—it’s going to be a howling good time!

Join us for our annual HOWL-O-WEEN Dog Costume Contest 👻
Featuring local vendors and pet organizations! 

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Brightwood

Cantina Paraiso is listed at “temporarily closed” on Google, Not Looking Good.

By Prince Of Petworth

1155 Dahlia Street, NW

“Dear PoPville,

Apparently the Cantina Paraiso is out of business. I went there opening weekend and a few times thereafter and sadly predicted that it would not survive. The Jinya Ramen restaurant before it also failed. It was easy to see this coming.”

Google currently has them listed as “temporarily closed”: (more…)

NoMa (Near Northeast)

Now in NoMa – “CURVE, a 12 foot tall sculpture weighing in at 3500 pounds!” by Rania Hassan

By Prince Of Petworth

photo by Sam Kittner

From an email:

“This beautiful new artwork was created by Rania Hassan and welcomes visitors to the District coming in along Route 50 as well as neighbors to Mamie “Peanut” Johnson Plaza.

CURVE draws inspiration from the two defining chapters of Mamie’s life. Its sweeping form evokes (more…)

NoMa (Near Northeast)

Stellar Sandwich News – A. Litteri now partnering with Bread Alley!!

By Prince Of Petworth

EXCITING News from A. Litteri (517 Morse Street, NE) over the weekend:

“We’re so proud to announce our new partnership with Bread Alley. They created a new recipe just for us and we couldn’t be more excited. Fresh-baked hard rolls for subs and Italian loaves to take home are now available seven days a week.” (more…)

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