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“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…)

“We need a mural for Gil Scott Heron”

By Prince Of Petworth

“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…)

“Opera in the Outfield is back!”

By Prince Of Petworth

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.!”

Hi-Lawn, “Urban Rooftop Bar + Eatery Atop Union Market, introduces new post-pandemic offerings including weekly “Live on the Lawn” music performances, special themed nights & giant chess”

By Prince Of Petworth


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…)

“The Mayflower Club and Zebbie’s Garden a multi-level restaurant, bar, and lounge.” coming to Dupont this Summer

By Prince Of Petworth


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…)

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