photo by Jeff Vincent
“Dear PoPville,
Hoping the hive mind can help with some suggestions. Looking to host a ~75 person birthday party this fall at a bar/restaurant/lounge space in DC. We’d like to do open bar and light apps (that the venue provides, no outside catering) ideally turning into a dance party, (more…)
1001 North Capitol Street, NE at K Street
Nick sends a recent photo and writes: “Town 2.0 … progress?? Maybe?”
Doesn’t look like a ton of progress since we last checked back in April 2022 – anyone hear anything?
inside 647 Florida Ave, NW photos courtesy Gramophone DC
Thanks to Nick for the update about Gramophone DC‘s soft opening a few weekends ago. You can see their upcoming schedule here And a peek inside: (more…)
From Bunker:
“Thursday February 23rd ElectroPOP Thursdays with DJ Steve Sidewalk – 7-9PM Happy Hour No Cover, $10 Cash Only Cover after 9PM (more…)
14th and U Street, NW
We noted that Tropicalia had been papered over back in November. Thanks to A. for sending the update about Bunker.
Bunker’s IG says:
“Dance & Night Club
Northwest DC Will Never Be The Same” (more…)
2007 14th Street, NW. Marvin opened up here back in 2007 they closed in 2020 during the pandemic.
Thanks to Mark for sending: “Looks like ‘The Owl Room’ coming to old Marvin space. Hope it’s a good addition to the area.”
The Owl Room’s IG says: “Dance & Night Club
A new venue dedicated to the preservation of underground music and culture.”
photos by Nancy Anderson courtesy ESL Shaw
From a press release:
“The District welcomes a new neighbor on Friday in a business that can be considered an old friend, ESL Shaw (1230 9th Street, NW). The two-level entertainment venue will feature a range of programming, from DJ-centric events, to an elevated beverage program and new weekend daytime activities. Spearheaded by the ownership entity behind the former Eighteenth Street Lounge, and with oversight from operations head Jordan Naber, ESL Shaw will also offer a light fare menu. (more…)
1834 Columbia Road, NW
Habana Village briefly became a sports bar in 2018 but quickly returned to being Habana Village.
Both of their phone numbers are no longer working and there is a for sale sign out front. It’s listed at $1,999,900 (more…)
photo by Eric P.
“Dear PoPville,
begging you to do a best DJs in DC. It’s rough out there for people wanting songs not 7 years old.”
photos courtesy the Brixton
From an email:
“After a long five months hiatus, the Brixton is back starting this Friday at 5pm!
We’re returning to the B.C. (Before Covid) vibe of rooftop frozen cocktails, weekend day-drinking, and 2nd floor DJ dance parties (coming soon.)
As a nostalgic nod, our popular Frosé will make an appearance as well as a few new delicious frozen concoctions. (more…)