U Street

Funk – Parade, Street Fair and Music Festival Coming to U Street in May

By Prince Of Petworth

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Photo by PoPville flickr user clif_burns

From a press release:

“A group of over 70 local businesses, civic leaders and neighborhood organizations today announced plans for the first-ever Funk Parade in the U Street neighborhood on Saturday, May 3, 2014.

The planned event has three parts: a street fair by day, the mighty Funk Parade in the afternoon, and a music festival in the evening. The events will be rich in music and art, and will honor both the neighborhood and the spirit of funk, “the subatomic particle of love,” which brings people together and makes them feel all right. The date, May 3, is the 211th anniversary of the District’s incorporation.

Donate! Volunteer! Get involved! Email [email protected].”

Their website says:

“The Funk Parade street fair (noon-5): The neighborhood teems with music and performance, artists and vendors, food and art, workshops and spontaneous acts of soul.

The mighty Funk Parade (5-7): The main event! Imagine a gyrating horde of dancers, a marching band behind them, and a drum corps. Hear beat-boxers and junkyard drummers, see pot-bangers and clappers and kids on their parents’ shoulders. Horn players wander in and out of the crowd, neighbors come out of their homes to join the procession. A thunderous syncopated army of groove, winding its way through the neighborhood, calling the city to the funk.

The Funk Parade music festival (7- ): Grooves from all corners of the human soul play in venues on and around U Street. The sounds of the city’s best acts call from every doorway.”

Generation Conservation Happy Hour Tomorrow Night at Local 16

By Prince Of Petworth

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Photo by PoPville flickr user ken_1001

From an email:

“Generation Conservation* is starting off the New Year with a toast to nature! Please join supporters of The Nature Conservancy and other conservation enthusiasts for a happy hour to celebrate 2014 and the first anniversary of Generation Conservation in the metro D.C. area! Attendees will have the chance to mix-and-mingle with like-minded professionals, as well as meet Conservancy staff members, including the executive director of The Nature Conservancy’s Maryland/DC Chapter, Dr. Elizabeth Gray.

The suggested donation for this event is $10. Your gift will help support the Maryland/DC Chapter’s conservation work in the Mid-Atlantic region, protecting iconic natural areas like the Appalachians and the Chesapeake Bay. From our mountains to marshes, your donation will allow the Conservancy to continue protecting the lands and waters that we all love and cherish.

*Generation Conservation (“Gen C”) is the next generation of The Nature Conservancy’s supporters in Washington, D.C., Maryland, and northern Virginia. The objective of Gen C is to raise awareness about the Conservancy and its work in the Mid-Atlantic region, and broaden support for conservation among new, younger audiences in the region.

When: 6 – 9p.m., Jan. 28, 2014
Where: Local 16 (1602 U St NW, Washington, DC 20009)
What: Happy Hour in support of The Nature Conservancy
VIPs: Executive director of the Maryland/DC Chapter Dr. Elizabeth Gray will speak about her work with the Conservancy in Washington state, Africa, and now, as she returns to her roots in the D.C. area.”

Thurs. Afternoon Rental Option – U Street

By Prince Of Petworth

2000 16th Street Northwest

This rental is located at 2000 16th Street, Northwest:

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The listing says:

“Fantastic Location! Corner of 16th and U! The Balfour Building! 2 nice size bedrooms! 2 full baths. HW Floors. Full Kitchen w/dishwasherWasher/Dryer. Central HVAC. TONS of natural sunlight. Windows looking directly down at 16th/U. Across the street from Starbucks, Local 16, and Vida Gym. Blocks from green/yellow line metro, bustops, restaurants, shops and so much more! Don’t pass it up!”

You can see more photos here.

This 2 bed/2 bath is going for $2,600/Mo.

Dear PoPville – Church at 10th and V St, NW “seeking a variance for the property to allow a residential building with ground-floor retail”

By Prince Of Petworth

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2105 10th Street, NW

“Dear PoPville,

I know you’ve covered the slow progress of development in the past, but it looks like the developers may finally be ready to move forward. I received the attached letter from the BZA showing that the owners are seeking a variance for the property to allow a residential building with ground-floor retail.”

10th_and_V_Church_Variance_Letter (PDF)

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Maketto Residency Ends at Hanoi House, Space to Become “Den of Thieves” at 14th and U St, NW

By Prince Of Petworth

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2005 14th Street, NW

Maketto (eventually landing at 1351 H St, NE) has finished their residency at Hanoi House (2005 14th Street, NW – 14th and U St.) I’ve been told that a new spot is launching in the space this weekend to be called “Den of Thieves”. I have no idea what that is but I’ve been told more info will be released soon – updates when it is. I’m intrigued.

Crepe Place Adds Ethiopian Dishes on U Street

By Prince Of Petworth

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1514 U Street, NW

DC Scoop opened up at 1514 U St, NW back in Jan. 2012. From their website:

“Enjoy and experience the Ethiopian flavors and spices at the new DC Scoop Café located in the heart of the U Street Neighborhood Corridor! This is a small and cozy neighborhood spot that serves traditional Ethiopian Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner and a large selection of Specialty Coffees and Soups and Salads.

Ethiopian food is also an intimate experience. With each meal, a huge piece of fresh injera – soft doughy Ethiopian bread – is provided on a platter with stews, sauces and salads heaped on top for everyone to share. Spicy scrambled eggs also are available on the breakfast menu for a late night meal or early morning start. DC Scoop’s Ethiopian food is not only delicious but makes for a fun and distinctive cuisine experience.

Come stop by and try our Authentic Ethiopian Vegetarian Dishes for Lunch or Dinner and finish with one of our famous 24 varieties of Crepes!”

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Menu after the jump. (more…)

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