1332 F Street, NW
From an email:
“In celebration of Wimbledon, the popular ping pong social club, SPIN, will host a series of upcoming events at its Downtown DC studio. Coming to a ping pong court near you is SPINBLEDON; During the week of July 8th-12th, SPIN locations throughout the country will host a series of events allowing players and spectators to experience the popular tennis championship like never before. The DC SPIN location is excited to debut an Astroturf installation at the studio’s center court – much like the iconic grass fields of Wimbledon – in their underground Press Building location, plus offer specialty drinks reminiscent of popular sips from across the pond. Highlights of the weeks’ events include a community ping pong tournament, a White Party with all-night happy hour for those dressed in white, and a Kids Day with free lessons, face painting and a kid-friendly drink and food menu.
Courtesy SPIN
MONDAY: SPINBLEDON Ping Pong Tournament
WHAT: Community ping pong tournament where teams of 3 are invited to compete for the SPINBLEDON Trophy. Interested players must abide by “tournament regulations” and dress entirely in white for the competition. Those seeking ping pong glory can enter by registering here and submitting a $50 entry fee. Spectators entrance is free.
WHEN: Monday July 8 from 7PM-10PM
WHERE: SPIN DC, 1332 F St. NW DC
Courtesy SPIN
FRIDAY: SPINBLEDON White Party
WHAT: The AstroTurf is set and the bar is stocked for the largest ping pong party around in celebration of the Wimbledon championship. Come out for SPIN’s weekly challenger night in your best tennis whites for the chance to claim glory over our professional players. Communal ping pong tables will be available for games plus happy hour deals will be available all night to those who dress in all white for the occasion. Entrance is free but RSVP’ing >here is recommended.
WHEN: Friday July 12 from 9PM-12AM
WHERE: SPIN DC, 1332 F St. NW DC
SATURDAY: SPINBLEDON Kids Day
WHAT: SPINBLEDON Kids Day is an afternoon of ping pong activities for the whole family. Families can take free instructional lessons from professional staff members at center court, line up for face painting, or snack on items from an exclusive menu designed with SPIN’s younger players in mind. The specialty menu features kid-friendly mocktails as well as Margherita pizzas, burger sliders & fries, and “hop pop” chicken nuggets. Entrance is free for kids under 12; kids 12 and older and adult tickets are $15 and can be purchased here.
WHEN: Saturday July 13 from 12PM-3PM
WHERE: SPIN DC, 1332 F St. NW DC
The special SPINBLEDON drink menu includes:
SPINBLEDON Cup Pimms, Vodka, Sprite, Mint & Fresh Fruit ($8)
SPINBLEDON Smash Prosecco, Vodka, Peach Syrup, Lemon Juice & Mint ($8)“
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