Takoma (Takoma Park)

Down in the Reeds Festival is Saturday October 8th!

By Prince Of Petworth

“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…)

Down Goes the Old Satellite Room behind 9:30 Club, Republic closing in Takoma Park and DC Doughnut closing in Georgetown

By Prince Of Petworth


2047 9th Street, NW photo by Mark LeMunyon

Thanks to Mark for sharing: “The old Satellite Room building attached to the 930 Club has been torn down :(

I guess there might still plans to build the “vintage” 9:30 Club on this spot? I had the impression they would simply renovate the space, not rebuild it from the ground up.”

and thanks to DCTitansFans for sharing: “Sadly, Republic in Takoma Park is closing in a couple of weeks.”

Last day of service will be September 4th: (more…)

“Takoma Park Farmers Market Pie Contest is Sunday, September 18th”

By Prince Of Petworth

From an email:

“The popular Takoma Park Farmers Market Pie Contest returns after a 2 year hiatus on Sunday, September 18th on Laurel Avenue in Takoma Park. Bakers are invited to enter their best pies made using seasonal ingredients available now at the market – both sweet or savory. Celebrity judges taste the pies and winners are named in the following categories: (more…)

Helluva Way To Wake Up

By Prince Of Petworth

Thanks to J. for sending from Takoma: “Seems to be a different crew since there are no yellow blocks supporting the car like there have been in the last few submissions.”

It had been 15 days since our last stolen wheels report(s). You can see some MPD suggestions on ways to prevent a Helluva Way to Wake Up here.  You can read a Witness Describing a Wheel Theft here.

3 Stars Brewing Company: “After almost 10 years, We’re closing our doors”

By Prince Of Petworth


6400 Chillum Pl NW

Thanks to all who passed on the sad note from 3 Stars:

“After almost 10 years, We’re closing our doors

Thank you DMV for all of your support! Over the years you gave us the opportunity to Experiment, Help Build a Community of Beer Lovers, & Celebrate with you, and we will always have love for you!

Our taproom will be closing Sunday Night (more…)

Today in Hawks*** around Town

By Prince Of Petworth

Thanks to Victoria for sending: “Wanted to send in some photos of this cute little fella, relaxing in my backyard in Takoma, DC”

If you spot a hawk, any interesting wildlife or celebrity skateboarder Tony Hawk, and get a good photo please send in an email where you spotted them to [email protected]. Thanks! Hawks around Town is made possible by a generous grant from the Ben and Sylvia Gardner foundation.

“Takoma Trukgarten is Saturday, June 4th”

By Prince Of Petworth


photo by Sam Kittner

From a press release:

“Takoma Trukgarten is Saturday, June 4th, 12:00 noon to 5:00 pm
New Breweries and Food Vendors Added

Tickets are available for the Takoma Trukgarten on Saturday, June 4th, from 12 noon – 5:00 pm! This one-day beer festival features local breweries pouring craft beers and cider: Silver Branch Brewing Co., Smoketown Brewing, Manor Hill Brewing, Streetcar 82, DC Brau, Peabody Heights Brewing Co, Union Craft Brewing, Anxo Cider, plus the Girl and the Vine, Zinnia, Takoma Bev Co. Each brewery will bring multiple beers.

Food from Pho Wheels, Soko Butcher, Chero’s Grill and DC Pretzel Company. Vegetarian options available. (more…)

“Takoma Park Street Festival 2022 call for vendors!”

By Prince Of Petworth

“Takoma Park Street Festival
Sunday, October 2nd, 2022, 10:00 am – 5:00 pm

The popular Takoma Park Street Festival returns for its 41st year of music, vendors, food and fun in Takoma Park. This year’s festival takes place on Sunday, October 2, 2022 from 10:00 am-5:00 pm on Carroll Avenue in Takoma Park, MD to Carroll Street, NW in Takoma, DC. (more…)

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