100 Maryland Ave, SW courtesy USBG

Cool news from the U.S. Botanic Garden:

“Zeke’s Coffee is back on the Terrace of the US Botanic Garden in partnership with Friends of the USBG. Enjoy a cup of coffee or pastry as you stroll through the Garden or relax at an outdoor table, with proceeds supporting USBG educational programs. Zeke’s Coffee at the USBG will be open 9 am – 2 pm on weekends (weather permitting).”


From BloomBars (3222 11th St, NW):

“From Tuesday, June 14th-18th, BloomBars will host The Indigenous Arkestra – an all-star big band collaboration feat: Marc Cary, Tarus Mateen, Casey Benjamin, Brandon Woody, Lil Mickey, BJ aka “The Future,” YML, Jrok, with additional vocalists, Michelle Blackwell, Kacey, and Killa Cal. This is the first time The Indigenous will record or perform as a big band.

The residency was made possible by a grant from the South Arts – Jazz Road Creative Residencies, and presented by Intrinsic Artists Music. Marc’s inspiration and goal for the residency is to bring community-driven Go-Go culture in DC to a wider audience in the U.S. and internationally. With his pan-ethnic collective Indigenous People band – which merges poetic rhyme flow, soulful chanting, native Go-Go rhythms and a groove at home in the stellar realms of “interplanetary funkmanship,” Marc and Intrinsic Artistsare planning a world tour to kick off the album.

Opportunities for the public to watch and tune-in include: (more…)


“Dear PoPville,

Funny sight on Saturday night in Mount Pleasant. The car was parked in an illegal spot too close to the intersection. Apparently neighbors weren’t pleased.”


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