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Sign says, “Sondbyrd reopens for shows August 16” and some huge news too

By Prince Of Petworth


2477 18th Street, NW

Thanks to Karl for sending the note below from Adams Morgan:

About that scuttlebutt, hahaha oops thanks to Jason for sending the news from the Post 10 days ago :)

“Songbyrd will take over Coconut Club’s former location on Penn Street NE and will continue to host the eclectic lineup of up-and-coming acts that drew longtime patrons to Adams Morgan for the past six years. The exact date of its grand opening in Northeast is still to be determined, but in the meantime, Edmonson and Lapan will reopen Songbyrd’s original location on Aug. 16.”

As for the scuttlebutt, (more…)

Velvet Lounge: “Thank you so much for all the years of love. We are closing the physical establishment for good”

By Prince Of Petworth


915 U Street, NW

Another painful blow to what once was fell last week. Velvet Lounge posted on IG:

“Thank you so much for all the years of love. We are closing the physical establishment for good but we’d just like to say thank you and leave you with this. Please keep you head up and continue to try your best, you gave us some of your most beautiful years so thank you. @velvetloungedc and everyone who was ever apart of that experience. The end of an ear.” (more…)

“Live music is back at the National Gallery of Art Sculpture Garden!”

By Prince Of Petworth


Photo by Lucas Keene

Ed. Note: We recently spoke about some other free live music options.

Great news from the National Gallery of Art:

“Starting July 29 at the National Gallery of Art, invite your friends and family to dance among the flowers and enjoy live, free concerts in our Sculpture Garden. Passes for the first concert are available now here, with passes for the remaining concerts becoming available two weeks in advance of the concert date at 10:00 a.m.

Join us for the first in-person program held at the National Gallery since March 8, 2020″

More from NGA: (more…)

“Free Live Music on Fridays in DC?”

By Prince Of Petworth


photo by Mr.TinDC

“Dear PoPville,

Curious in our (almost, pls don’t come for me) post-COVID environment in DC, if there are places aside from Yards Park where we can catch live music on Fridays? Jazz in the Garden seems to still be on pause. Thanks!”

Looks Like New Vegas Lounge is getting spruced up

By Prince Of Petworth


1415 P Street, NW

Thanks to Tom and Michael for sending: “I saw the sign and paint come down on the New Vegas Lounge — after 50 years, is she done??”

I don’t think so, more likely just a bit of a sprucing up. I say this because their website is still live (“OPEN FRIDAY & SATURDAY 9:00 PM DOORS”), their phone works (though it went to voicemail when I called), they posted to their Instagram and Facebook, a few days ago.

So I’m guessing they’re just going with a new paint job. Stay tuned.

“Announcing Comet Ping Pong’s Summer Outdoor Music Series”

By Prince Of Petworth


5037 Connecticut Ave, NW

From Comet:

“I’m happy to announce Comet Ping Pong’s Summer Outdoor Music Series in our Parking Lot Pizza Garden! The first series was a huge success with the whole run of concerts selling out within a week!

Beginning July 19th and continuing into August, we will present a series of 7:00pm concerts in the Comet Ping Pong parking lot for a limited audience of pre-reserved, seated, dine-in guests. (more…)

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