Dupont Circle

“Volunteers needed to help feed DC homeless Wed. Dec. 18” (Tomorrow!)

By Prince Of Petworth


Photo by PoPville flickr user angela n.

“Dear PoPville,

Come join your fellow DC residents in an evening of service to this city’s homeless and hungry, and have a great time too!

DC homeless center Charlie’s Place is providing a Christmas dinner for the homeless on Dec. 18 at 6 p.m. We need volunteers help prepare and/or serve the meal, set-up the space and clean up afterward – you’re welcome to participate in whatever you can make time for. We work to provide a welcoming and festive atmosphere for both our clients and volunteers each Christmas, and this year we’ll also have St. Margaret’s Choir singing Christmas carols during the dinner. (more…)

“Art Installation?”

By Prince Of Petworth

Thanks to Kate for sending from “20th street side of La Tomate restaurant”

Ed. Note: The plate says “Stop the Chaos”.

Heads Up for Street Closures for Movie Filming Thursday Night – Anyone Know Which Film?

By Prince Of Petworth


Photo by PoPville flickr user Phil

Louis asks: “Do you know anything about this film production?”

Could it be more of the CBS mini series about Comey’s book staring Jeff Daniels and Holly Hunter?

From MPD:

“On Thursday, December 19, 2019, a movie production and filming will take place in the District of Columbia. In conjunction with this event, there will be several street closures that motorists should take into consideration:

The following streets will be closed to vehicular traffic for the event from approximately 6:30 p.m. to 6:00 a.m.: (more…)

“DC is Hosting the First French Folk Dance Festival in the US—With Accordions and Bagpipes Galore”

By Prince Of Petworth

From a press release:

“Curious folk dancers from all over the country will converge on Dupont Circle on January 4 and 5 for Bal DC, the United States’ first festival for bal folk, French traditional dancing. The American bal folk scene has been underground for decades, so the announcement has brought musicians and dancers from as far as Texas, Washington State, and Scotland.

Bal folk festivals in Western Europe draw crowds of thousands. You might think you’re at a pop music festival except for the instruments: bands rev up dancers with bagpipes, accordions, and hurdy-gurdies, buzzing string instruments played by turning a crank. Nights feature a mix of dances, including partner dances, circles, and chains. Bal DC will be more intimate than European festivals, but will combine the same thrilling music with simple, satisfying dances. (more…)

Emissary Coffeehouse Confirms “second location opening in Dupont!”

By Prince Of Petworth

On Monday we shared the news that “A community-centric coffeehouse” was coming to the former Filter space in Dupont. Turns out it is indeed the same folks from P Street. STAY TUNED for updates as they get closer to opening.

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