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Howl at the Moon: “The live music bar is ready to bring endless entertainment to the Chinatown neighborhood, beginning with a grand opening party in the fall of 2022.”

By Prince Of Petworth


900 7th Street, NW originally planned for 2020 before the pandemic hit

From a press release:

“The nation’s capital is about to howl louder than ever! Howl at the Moon is proud to announce the grand opening of our brand new Washington, D.C. venue, located at 900 7th Street NW in Chinatown. We are kicking things off with a grand opening blow-out in the fall of 2022, featuring drink specials on our mixed drinks, beers, and 86 oz. buckets. Our unbeatable dueling pianos show will be rocking the crowd all night long. Howl at the Moon is about to rock Washington, D.C. harder than ever, and it all gets started at the grand opening of our 900 7th Street NW venue! (more…)

Let’s Talk About Last Night – Project Glow Noise

By Prince Of Petworth

“Dear PoPville,

I live in Eckington and have been blasted all day with heavy base and electronic music from the Project GLOW festival over at RFK festival grounds, which is ~3.5mi away. Somehow didn’t hear it yesterday, and it goes on until at least 11pm tonight (Sunday) which feels kind of nuts to me. I can’t even imagine how loud it is for neighborhoods even closer. (more…)

“Petworth Porchfest is Saturday, April 30, from 2-6pm!”

By Prince Of Petworth

From an email:

“Petworth Porchfest is back on Saturday, April 30, from 2-6pm, following last year’s spectacular debut. The event is the largest musical activation in the city, with 135 bands playing 78 porches (and two stages) over 4 hours within a 2 mile radius. That’s 101 hours of live music! (more…)

“Outdoor concert noise? Just Curious. Noise complaints will Not be filed.”

By Prince Of Petworth


photo by Victoria Pickering

“Dear PoPville,

I live at 16th and R streets NW and I’m used to a lot of street noise, but recently (as in right now, 7:56pm on 4/27) I’m hearing what sounds like a loud outdoor concert. It’s all good, I know I live in a city and expect the noise. But I’m honestly curious as to where it is coming from and if it is a regular program. (more…)

Breaking: “Jazz in the Garden is BACK”!!

By Prince Of Petworth


courtesy NGA

From a press release:

“DC’s favorite summer concert series is back! Every Friday from May 20 through July 22, our Sculpture Garden will come alive with musical performances ranging in style from jazz to Afro-Cuban and bluegrass.

On concert days, the Sculpture Garden will close from 4:00 to 5:00 p.m.; gates will reopen at 5:00 p.m. and concerts will begin at 6:00 p.m.

Registration is free but required for all attendees ages 2 and up. Registration opens at noon one week before each concert. (more…)

“PHARRELL WILLIAMS’ SOMETHING IN THE WATER FESTIVAL RETURNS JUNETEENTH WEEKEND IN WASHINGTON, D.C.”

By Prince Of Petworth


“Went back to high school in the DMV for a day and joined the marching band at @BallouDC Thank you @MayorBowser, see you on Juneteenth in DC for @sitw #SITWfest http://somethinginthewater.com” via Pharrell Williams

From a press release:

“Visionary recording artist, producer, songwriter, philanthropist, fashion designer, and entrepreneur, Pharrell Williams announced that his SOMETHING IN THE WATER FESTIVAL will return this year! Produced by Redrock Entertainment and Live Nation, the festival will take place in Washington, DC on Juneteenth weekend (June 17 – 19). SITW will celebrate art, culture and music with performances by 6LACK, Adekunle Gold, Ashanti & Ja Rule,Ashe, Baby Tate, Baird, BIA, Blxst, Calvin Harris, Chloe x Halle, Dave Matthews Band, Davido, Denzel Curry, DJ Domo, Dominic Fike, Dreamer Isioma, Duckwrth, EARTHGANG, Emotional Oranges, ericdoa, Gracie Abrams, Hope Tala, Jean Dawson, Jeremy Zucker, JID, Jon Batiste, Lakeyah, Lil Baby, Lil Uzi Vert, Lucky Daye, Mariìa Isabel, Mariah the Scientist, Moneybagg Yo, Montell Fish, Ogi, Omar Apollo, Ozuna, Paris Texas, Pharrell & Phriends, Pusha T, Q, Quinn XCII, Rae Sremmurd, Raveena, Rei Ami, Roddy Ricch, ROLE MODEL, Run The Jewels, Saba, Sabrina Claudio, Skepta, Skiifall, Skillibeng, slowthai, Snoh Aalegra, Syd, Teyana Taylor, Thundercat, T.I., Tierra Whack, Tobe Nwigwe, Tokischa, Tyler, The Creator, Usher, YVNGXCHRIS with more artists to be announced soon! The festival will also feature Go-Go musicians including Backyard Band, Rare Essence and Sound of the City. This year the festivities will be expanded to three stages, situated in the heart of our nation’s capital, directly on Independence Avenue and its adjacent streets.

Three day passes will go on sale to the general public beginning Saturday, April 30th at 10am (more…)

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