Thanks to G. for sending from a few days ago at the Union Station Metro:
“Just a dude there playing the violin. He wasn’t waiting for a train, just playing the violin.”
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inside 647 Florida Ave, NW photos courtesy Gramophone DC
Thanks to Nick for the update about Gramophone DC‘s soft opening a few weekends ago. You can see their upcoming schedule here And a peek inside: (more…)
319 Pennsylvania Avenue, SE previously home to Stanton and Greene, and before that the longtime home to Pour House.
Thanks to ps for sending: “Looks like Zoca on Capitol Hill is history. That was fast! Replacement looks like a hastily thrown together generic oyster and seafood place.”
Coastline Oyster Company’s website says:
“Grand Opening on March 1st, 2023 at 11:00 AM
Coastline Oyster Company is the newest Restaurant Concept by Chef-owner Danio Somoza and Partner Donna Serafini. Coastline Oyster Company is a raw bar, seafood house, and sports bar with a fantastic menu, live music, and a fun bar. Enjoy the games on many TVs and game time specials. We are ready for all sports fans! (more…)
8113 Georgia Ave rendering courtesy Citizens & Culture
From a press release:
“This Spring 2023, Kaldi’s Social House founder Tsega Haile will open Citizens & Culture – a 15,000 square feet, multi-level fine dining and live DJ and band performance venue located on the border of downtown Silver Spring and Washington, DC. (more…)
From Bunker:
“Thursday February 23rd ElectroPOP Thursdays with DJ Steve Sidewalk – 7-9PM Happy Hour No Cover, $10 Cash Only Cover after 9PM (more…)
5520 Connecticut Ave, NW
Good news from Art Sound Language Record and Book Store – they opened in the Chevy Chase arcade last Wednesday:
“A new owner-operated record and bookstore in WDC Open Weds-Fri 11-6, Sat 10-6, Sun 11-5“
2007 14th Street, NW. Marvin opened up here back in 2007 they closed in 2020 during the pandemic.
Thanks to Mark for sending: “Looks like ‘The Owl Room’ coming to old Marvin space. Hope it’s a good addition to the area.”
The Owl Room’s IG says: “Dance & Night Club
A new venue dedicated to the preservation of underground music and culture.”
photo by Ted Eytan
Ed. Note: If this was you, please email [email protected] so I can put you in touch with OP.
“Dear PoPville,
The other day I was at the Bouldering Project wearing a shirt from the French popstar Yelle. Another woman at the gym saw it and excitedly told me she also loved Yelle! We had a short convo about French music. Fast forward to today and I just found out that Yelle is playing at 9:30 club on February 25th. Maybe she wants to go to the concert together? (more…)