Dupont Circle

17th Street High Heel Race is Tonight! Get your 39¢ Beers & Absolut Half & Halfs starting at 3pm at Duke’s!!

By Prince Of Petworth

photo by Ted Eytan

From Duke’s Grocery (1513 17th Street, NW):

“39¢ BEERS & ABSOLUT HALF & HALFs tonight from 3-5PM and again from 10PM-midnight at Duke’s Grocery Dupont in celebration of the 39th Annual 17th Street High Heel Race! 👠🍻

Stop by for some pre-race fun, then come back later to keep the party going. See you tonight! 🌈”

From the Mayor’s Office:

“On Tuesday, October 27, Mayor Muriel Bowser and the Mayor’s Office of LGBTQ Affairs will welcome residents, visitors, and LGBTQIA+ community members to the 39th Annual 17th Street High Heel Race, one of the city’s most beloved LGBTQIA+ traditions.

Festivities will begin at 6:00 p.m. on 17th Street NW near Dupont Circle. Check-in will begin at 5:00 p.m., followed by performances from 6:00–8:40 p.m. Attendees can join the annual costume contest at 8:00 p.m., leading up to the race start at 9:00 p.m. The race will feature costumed drag performers and community members, local entertainment, and thousands of spectators. (more…)

Last Night in Parking Poorly – However, Do Note the Parking Meters…

By Prince Of Petworth

“Right off New Hampshire, on the 20th Street bike Lane between N and New Hampshire and Sunderland.”

Thanks to A. for sending last night: “A**hole Parking in Bike Lane. I don’t see how this could be an accident.”

In fairness I actually see how somebody could make this mistake since there are parking meters right there. I mean, obviously I know this is a bike lane but I live here. This car has a New York license plate so with the benefit of the doubt they might have been confused by the parking meters right there. Right?

Update: Three People Shot, one of whom was killed, in two early morning Separate Shootings on Connecticut Ave

By Prince Of Petworth

via google maps

Update from MPD:

“There were two separate shootings, total of 3 victims:

On Sunday, October 18, 2026, at approximately 2:55 a.m., Second District officers responded to the 1700 block of Connecticut Avenue, Northwest, for the report of a shooting. Officers located an adult male suffering from a gunshot wound. DC Fire and EMS responded to the scene and transported the male to an area hospital for treatment of non-life-threatening injuries. There is no preliminary description of the suspect at this time.

On Sunday, October 18, 2026, at approximately 3:00 a.m., Second District officers responded to the 1200 block of Connecticut Avenue, Northwest, for the report of a shooting. Officers located an adult male and an adult female suffering from gunshot wounds. DC Fire and EMS responded and after all life saving measures failed, the adult male was pronounced dead on scene. The adult female were transported to an area hospital for treatment of non-life-threatening injuries. Homicide Branch is leading the investigation. The preliminary description of the suspect is a black male, wearing all dark-colored clothing.

At this time, there is no evidence to suggest these incidents are connected. There have been no arrests and the investigation is ongoing.

Anyone with information is urged to call 202-727-9099 or text 50411.”

MPD initially reported: (more…)

“The epic annual St. Margaret’s Episcopal Church Rummage Sale is this Saturday”

By Prince Of Petworth

1830 Connecticut Ave, NW

From an email:

“The epic annual St. Margaret’s Episcopal Church Rummage Sale is this Saturday, October 17, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. One day only! Don’t miss it.

Women’s, men’s, and children’s clothing and accessories, fine and costume jewelry, kitchenware, linens, framed art, housewares, holiday decorations, and other treasures galore. A thrifter’s delight.

Our church is on Connecticut Ave, north of the Dupont Circle Metro, across from the Washington Hilton.

Full details below (more…)

“New Info Screen outside Dupont station being installed”

By Prince Of Petworth

Thanks to Katherine for sending from outside the Dupont Circle south metro “The Krispy Kreme entrance.”

This is great. Old man Dan can tell you some stories from 1997 when I would unfold a giant paper schedule and try to figure out when the next train was coming. A minute felt like an hour I tell you!!

However, back then, when you bought a paper metro card for $10 or $20 you got $1 or $2 added to your card as an extra incentive!! That was nice but that unknown wait though I’m telling you…

“DC Holiday Market Returns to Dupont Circle Thursday, November 12”

By Prince Of Petworth

11 Dupont Circle on New Hampshire Ave, NW

From a press release:

“The DC Holiday Market returns to Dupont Circle this season, bringing a curated mix of small businesses, local makers, artisan goods, festive décor, and seasonal treats to the heart of the neighborhood.

Produced by Diverse Markets Management in partnership with the Dupont Circle Business Improvement District, the market will open on a Thursday this year to kick the season off early. The market’s first day will be November 12 and run through December 23, offering six weekends of holiday shopping, strolling, and neighborhood celebration.

Set along New Hampshire Avenue NW, (more…)

PSA: Dupont Market Wine Sale! Coffee Coming!

By Prince Of Petworth

1807 18th Street, NW

“Dear PoPville,

The Dupont Market owner told me he’s going to start doing lattes, coffee, etc.

Update! 3 or so weeks until the coffee upgrades. But with that, they’re going to stop selling alcohol for purchase for 6 months or so but will eventually renew it. Right now all their wine is on a great sale.”

STAY TUNED all around.

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