1330 19th Street, NW formerly home to Buffalo Billiards and Shop Made in DC
From Swingers Crazy Golf:
“Get ready for a one-of-a-kind immersive experience featuring mini golf (two nine-hole courses), gourmet street food, craft cocktails and more in an elaborate 1920’s English golf clubhouse setting.”
5037 Connecticut Ave, NW
From an email:
“Comet Ping Pong introduces our Spring Outdoor Music Series in our Parking Lot Pizza Garden!
Beginning May 26th and continuing into July, 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. The Spring schedule features artists ranging from folk and bluegrass to indie rock and synth pop and each performance will feature a comedy opening act to be announced. (more…)
Photo from a World Cup watch in the Circle by Eric P.
From Wikipedia:
“The fountain was formally dedicated the afternoon of May 17, 1921. (more…)
via Rock Creek Kings
Somebody was asking me about concerts in Rose Park (26th and O/P Streets, NW) and I couldn’t find the answer – found it: (more…)
Big news from the Mayor’s situational update this morning: (more…)
From Audrey Fix Schaefer, Communications Director I.M.P., 9:30 Club, Lincoln Theatre, The Anthem, Merriweather Post Pavilion, via email:
“I.M.P., the 9:30 Club, The Anthem and Lincoln Theatre, along with Monumental Sports, sent Mayor Bowser this letter last Thursday, in which we offer up our facilities, people, and marketing resources to encourage everyone to get vaccinated, and offer a rational, safe approach: seeking permission to reopen two months after everyone eligible has had access to the vaccines. We propose that the Mayor allow our venues to open at full capacity beginning July 1, 2021.
While her office has acknowledged receipt, we have not received a substantive response and so we are eager to hear her address this issue during this morning’s press conference. (more…)
“Beginning May 1st, the indoor capacity limit for non-essential retail businesses is raised from 25% to 50% or 250 people, whichever is lower.”
From the Mayor’s Situational Update yesterday.
“The number of people who can sit together at a restaurant table is increased from 6 people to 10 people. Live music will be allowed outdoors for summer gardens, courtyard dining and sidewalk cafes controlled by the restaurants.” (more…)
Thanks to all who emailed about Petworth Porchfest:
“Petworth PorchFest a neighborhood-wide live music event that will feature dozens of bands hosted on porches throughout Petworth. The event will celebrate the arts and the community. 2021 Petworth PorchFest will be on Saturday, April 24th from 2-6pm.”
Check out a map of the participants here and the full schedule here.
1212 18th Street, NW
Back in October 2020 we learned that The Lounge was coming to former Eighteenth Street Lounge space. The new liquor license amendment says: “Request to increase Total Occupancy Load from 499 patrons to 600 patrons.” (more…)
