“Dear PoPville,
I recently retired after nearly 40 years working in hospitality in this amazing city of ours. I am planning to move overseas but would very much like to leave “a mark” behind me. I am hoping to find someone with space for a mural, as well as an artist to collaborate with.
Specifically, I would like to honor the musician, Gil Scott Heron. Gil lived and taught, recorded, and performed in DC for ten of his most influential years in this town. (more…)
From DC Brau (3178-B Bladensburg Road, NE):
“Come grab a brew and get ready to groove to the psychedelic jams of local bands while enjoying the DC sunshine in an all-new weekly concert series in our beer garden! FREE Concerts will occur weekly on Sunday from 2-5pm:
7/4 – Banana Nanny (more…)
From the Kennedy Center:
“OPERA IN THE OUTFIELD IS BACK!
FREE! Sat., Aug. 28 at Nationals Park
Sit in the outfield for an unforgettable screening of Rossini’s Cinderella on the high-definition scoreboard! The fun begins at 5 p.m. with photo ops, prizes, performances by local artists, a screening of SLOPERA! A Bite-Sized Opera, arts and crafts, and more. Grab food and drinks, then settle in for the broadcast at 7 p.m.!”
4000 Chesapeake Street, NW
From Amanda at Fort Reno:
“Thank you to everyone who submitted to play the 2021 summer series. The permit is on its way to being finalized and we expect smooth sailing to opening night in August. (more…)
1309 5th Street NE courtesy Hi-Lawn
Ed. Note: What could possibly go wrong with giant chess pieces on a roof…
From a press release:
“One of Washington, DC’s largest, most expansive rooftops for outdoor dining, drinking and safe socializing, Hi-Lawn has just introduced several exciting post-pandemic offerings, making it DC’s ultimate warm-weather destination this season. The scenic astroturf-covered green space is now open seven days a week, with live music, giant lawn games, weekly themed nights, and new summer food and drink menus.
Located on the Rooftop at Union Market, the sprawling space (with a capacity of 1040) is the perfect place to spread out, have a picnic and take in the views, outfitted with picnic tables and colorful patio umbrellas, designated picnic spaces on artificial turf, neon-hued lawn lounge furniture, and wood decking with an artfully-designed shipping container bar dispensing draft cocktails, spiked seltzers, craft beers by the can and bucket, and affordable, well-curated wines. (more…)
sneak peek inside 1223 Connecticut Ave, NW via Facebook
Thanks to Jason for sending: “Mayflower Club coming to former Dirty Martini location”
Mayflower Club’s Facebook says:
“Our story begins in 1933, during the waning days of Prohibition. Police raided the speakeasy housed in this building, seizing large quantities of illegal alcohol and arresting the proprietor, Zachariah “Zebbie” Goldsmith.
Today, 1223 Connecticut Ave., just south of Dupont Circle, is soon to be the home to The Mayflower Club and Zebbie’s Garden a multi-level restaurant, bar, and lounge. (more…)
photo by Kat Lundie
Thanks to Kat for sharing on Friday: “Feeling more normal now that Dupont Sinatra is back at it.”
1230 9th Street, NW
From a press release:
“Monument Retail, the retail division of Monument Realty, announces today the signing of a long-term lease to reopen the acclaimed Eighteenth Street Lounge (ESL) in its new location in Blagden Alley.
ESL owner Farid Nouri tasked Valerie Mnayarji of Monument Retail to represent the 25-year-old brand in finding its new location, trusting her real estate expertise and DC-market knowledge. “Finding a new space for the iconic nightlife and entertainment staple, keeping in line its existing clientele while adjusting to the changes in the market was a challenge but high priority,” said Valerie Mnayarji of Monument Retail. “With its new location, nestled in a vibrant and dynamic community driven by a high-end restaurant scene, ESL will be a revamped version of its original successful concept, capitalizing on the shift towards the eastside of the district.”
The new Eighteenth Street Lounge will be located at 1230 9th Street NW. (more…)
“Back to the Office Special featuring Collective Delusion. Coming Sept. 9”
970 Wharf St SW, at Transit Pier, right next to Cantina Bambina
From an email:
“The Wharf will be hosting free concerts on Transit Pier every Wednesday evening (starting tonight!) at 7 p.m. Music will include R&B, Americana, Motown, Jazz, Reggae, and pop covers.
2021 Music Lineup: (more…)
1300 block of U Street, NW circa mid-90s. Photo by Brian Liu/ToolboxDC
Thanks to Brian Liu for sharing some incredible photos he took in the mid/late 90s here on U Street.
1357 U Street, NW in 2021, Alice Bar coming. I took this photo in March and they’ve since added a roof deck.
Some more photos of State of the Union: (more…)