Thanks to Kevin for sending. Josh writes: “Insane number of straws found under the deck of District Anchor (former Rumors) during demolition…” (more…)
Bars
11th and P Street, NW previously home to The Commodore and Veranda before them
“Dear PoPville,
Two friends just told me that they heard it’s gonna be a gay bar. Another two friends who work in the industry said they’ve known this for a few months…they’ve put more flags up.” (more…)
1817 Columbia Road, NW
Thanks to Jeannie for sending: “Say it ain’t so!
Just walked by Pop’s this morning after being out of town this weekend and noticed they papered the windows. Someone please tell me this isn’t the beginning of the end?! I was so hopeful that they’d be fully open again soon!”
In August Pop’s wrote us: that they were “working on a licensing issue.”
A reader wrote us Sunday: “just heard that Pop’s Sea Bar’s last night was last night/tonight.” (more…)
photo by Jim Havard
“Dear PoPville,
Where can I find a proper pumpkin beer (one served with a cinnamon rim)?!”
1348 Florida Ave, NW
From Franklin Hall:
“10 More TVs
3 Pool Tables
Another Whole Bar
So Much More Space
What’s better than Franklin Hall? More Franklin Hall!”
Take a look: (more…)
2917 Georgia Ave NW
It’s been a minute since we checked in on Bravo Bar and it looks like I missed a lot! That’s a sweet happy hour that runs from 4-9pm. (more…)
2461 18th Street, NW
From an email:
“With over 10,000 live performances, hundreds of thousands of visitors, decades of annual beach trips for neighborhood children and hosting a Christmas celebration for those same children and their families, Madam’s Organ has earned its reputation as a Washington, DC institution and an Adams Morgan neighborhood treasure.
Join us in celebrating
Thursday October 20th through Sunday October 23rd” (more…)
11th and Lamont Street, NW
Thanks to Rob for sending the latest from Columbia Heights. Back in September we learned that Buddy’s was hiring: (more…)
“Dear PoPville,
I wanted to share a fundraiser that I’ve organized to raise funds to prevent and cure breast cancer! I was diagnosed in 2019 at just 34 years old and finished treatment in 2020 (RIGHT before Covid hit). Unfortunately, this is all too common – breast cancer is now the most common cancer worldwide, and I’m dedicated to doing what I can to end this terrible disease.During the first year of the fundraiser in 2022, we raised $9,205, and with donation matches, the grand total was $20,440!
I’m hosting an in-person benefit bingo night called “Boobs for Bingo” THIS Wednesday, October 19 at the new Whitlow’s in Shaw. It’s going to be a fun night of bingo with gift card prizes donated by local businesses. Tickets can be purchased here.
I’m also selling plants, candles and raffle tickets – available at www.plantitpink.com! (I currently have 80 plants in my little condo!). Raffles include: (more…)
photo by Tim Brown
“Dear PoPville,
I am a Philadelphia transplant. This is likely to spark some debate asking on a DC blog – but what venues are other fans watching the games?”