From Snallygaster:

“We’re excited to announce the official Snallygaster beer list for 2022! Our beer team has once again outdone itself in procuring 403 unique and delicious brews from 178 of the very finest breweries around. Click here to download the full, sortable beer list now and start planning for this Saturday! (more…)


“Dear PoPville,

I would love to get recommendations for some Halloween activities in the DC area (preferably DC proper) that aren’t bar crawls or kid-oriented. I’ve mostly been seeing costume bar crawls in my searches.”

From DC Bike Party: “Halloween Masquerade Bike Party! Fri, Oct 14th. @730PM DuPont Circle There is a chill in the air, and Fall is on the way! It’s time for the yearly Halloween ride! We look forward to seeing your best costumes and fancy dress! And lights! More here.”

From the NoMa BID:

PumpkinPalooza Returns to Alethia Tanner Park on Thursday, October 27th (more…)


The Rose Experience:

“The Inaugural Rose Experience event starting in the DMV at 12 Stories!!!!

Tue, October 18, 2022, 6:00 PM – 10:00 PM
12 Stories 75 District Square Southwest #12th floor

Join us at 12 Stories Rooftop overlooking the Potomac Skyline for a beautiful evening hosted by Golden Looks and curated by Chef Sharde’ Dantzler. (more…)



2052 West Virginia Avenue, NE

From a press release:

“WHAT: Atlas Brew Works is excited to celebrate its ninth anniversary on Saturday, October 1, at the Atlas Ivy City Brewery & Tap Room. From 1pm to 5pm, enjoy all beers for $5 all day, a variety of food trucks, live music, a special guest DJ, and a dunk tank with proceeds going to charity. (more…)


“Down in the Reeds is a day-long Fall celebration and Music Festival. Our 2022 Festival is happening on Saturday October 8th from 11am – 7pm at The Parks at Walter Reed.”

From a press release:

The Down in the Reeds Festival is 2 weeks away! This whole day fall music festival at The Parks at Walter Reed will feature two stages of live music and workshops, an interactive art and music collaboration space, interactive art for the family, lawn games, a live art and murals, a historical scavenger hunt, local art vendors and amazing local food and beverage.
The Festival is FREE but RSVPs are required here.

SCHEDULE OF PERFORMANCES (more…)


From Ìpàdé:

“Sat, October 1, 2022, 12:00 PM – 3:00
1700 Connecticut Avenue NW

Shop local. Shop small. Shop Ìpàdé’s Makers’ Market!
Makers’ Market is a new pop-up marketplace experience featuring women-owned and people of color-owned businesses! Join us for an amazing shopping experience with phenomenal makers and creators at Ìpàdé coworking and event space in the heart of Washington, DC. (more…)



photo by Victoria Pickering

From a press release:

“This week, Mayor Muriel Bowser presents Art All Night, the District’s annual overnight arts festival, that will be held on Friday, September 23, and Saturday, September 24, with an impressive lineup of visual and performing arts exhibits, workshops, and performances. The city-wide event will include activations within 22 Main Streets, 4 BIDs, DC Public Libraries, and several local establishments across all 8 wards. (more…)


Check out the menu here.

“Dear PoPville,

I am a local sommelier and the founder of Empowering the Diner, a Black women-led food and beverage experience in which I bring folx together to discuss, learn, and explore their palate and pathways towards seeking and claiming pleasure and knowledge in food and beverage related experiences.

I am reaching out because I’m having this delicious dinner on the 26th with Chef Byron Bradley Jr. who is flying in from New Orleans just for the weekend! (more…)



photo by Richard Brundage

“Dear PoPville,

I’m looking for a way to meet people (I work from home and am cautious about Covid) while still being outdoors. Do you know of any groups in the area that meet somewhat regularly (walking, hiking, etc.)?”

Some previous hiking recs in comments here but please add current options below. I think REI do group outings?

“The European Union National Institutes of Culture in Washington, DC (EUNIC DC), presents Mountaineering Day at the Embassy of the Czech Republic on September 24, 2022, from 10 am to 2 pm. (more…)


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