photo via National Mall NPS
NPS writes: “For security & visitor safety, temporary fencing is going up around some Mall areas as we get ready for the July 4th celebration. Along the Reflecting Pool, thousands of fireworks are carefully being prepared. Please do not disturb this delicate work.”
The U.S. Capitol Police writes: (more…)
inside 1411 W Street, SE Frederick Douglass National Historic Site via NPS
From the National Park Service:
“Join us at the reopening of Frederick Douglass National Historic Site (1411 W Street, SE) on July 4! The celebration will start at 11 a.m. with a special ceremony featuring a ribbon-cutting, music, and a dramatic portrayal of Douglass’s famous speech “What to the Slave is the Fourth of July?”
Following the ceremony, visitors will be able to walk through the first floor of the historic home from 12:30 – 3 p.m. Ranger-lead tours of the entire house will be available from 3 – 5 p.m., with timed tickets available at the event.
Initially closed in March 2020 as a response to the COVID-19 pandemic, the historic home remained closed so a new HVAC system could be installed. (more…)
From La Jambe:
“Our Shaw location is turning 7 on Friday!
Thank you all for your continuous support, it goes without saying that we wouldn’t be here without you! (more…)
Traffic advisory from MPD:
“On Monday, June 19, 2023, The DCBHCC Juneteenth Music Festival will take place in the District of Columbia. In conjunction with this event, there will be parking restrictions and street closures that motorists should take into consideration:
The following streets will be posted as Emergency No Parking on Monday, June 19, 2023 from 05:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. and closed to vehicle traffic from approximately 6:30 a.m. to 11:00 p.m.: (more…)
From an email:
“Thursday, June 15 at
12:15pm, 1pm, & 1:45pm (30 minute performances)
Connecticut Avenue Overlook Park
Rorschach will disrupt lunches and surprise strangers with an afternoon of KLECKSOGRAPHY*, three original short plays inspired by and performed around HYBYCOZO’s sculpture “The Golden Spike.” KLECKSOGRAPHY @ Connecticut Ave Overlook that will be produced in conjunction with the Golden Triangle Neighborhood BID and Pipkin Creative. (more…)
Sumo legend Konishiki
From an email:
“When: Wednesday, June 14, 2023, 5 p.m.
Where: Tonari, 707 6th St., NW
What: As Washington D.C.’s unofficial ambassador of Japanese food and culture, Daikaya Group welcomes sumo legend Konishiki and the entire “D.C. Sumo + Sushi” tour to the city. The tournament is flying in six wrestlers from Japan, and Tonari is throwing the sumo stars a welcome party.
Come for selfies with sumo wrestlers, and stay for Tonari’s Japanese-Italian take on pizzas and pastas.
The happy hour will feature sumo-inspired food and drink specials. (more…)
From an email:
“On Wednesday, June 21, the exhibition “Imagining the Future – Leonardo da Vinci: In the Mind of an Italian Genius” will open at the Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library. Visitors will be able to view 12 original da Vinci sketches and notes, never before seen in the United States. (more…)
From an email:
“The reception will be held on Sunday, June 25th, 2023, 2-4pm at New Heights restaurant. 2317 Calvert Street NW. The event is free and open to the public. (more…)
From an email:
“The Russian invasion of Ukraine continues, so we’re doing the only things we know how to do, which is make jokes and raise money: DC’s best immigrant and first generation comedians will be at the Yours Truly DC hotel on Thursday June 15th at 8pm for another humanitarian stand up show.
This is our fourth show, and we’ve already raised almost $20,000 from tickets and donations! (more…)
From an email:
“The DC area’s oldest (since 1987!) and biggest (41 households so far!) community yard sale is happening on Saturday (6/3, 9AM-1PM+) in Adams Morgan. (Our prior date in May was rained out!) (more…)