Earlier in the week we took a look at the official Funk Parade Guide – today check out the official map. Once again – it’s gonna be epic.
U Street
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This is gonna be epic!
“THE OFFICIAL FUNK PARADE GUIDE
Day Fair Stages and Programming
JBG Lot at Atlantic Plumbing hosted by Union Kitchen and D.C. Music Download – 945 Florida Ave NW
Special Guest Emcee – Kokayi
DJ – Ayescold
12:00 – 12:40 – Marlee in the Mixx
12:55 – 1:35 – The New Retro
1:50 – 2:30 – Tosin
2:45 – 3:30 – Empresarios
3:50 – 4:40 – The Junkyard Band
Additional Performances:
Art Activations: Black Space by Holly Bass; “Women in Color,” by Ra Nubi
Black Space is public art installation created by Holly Bass. A tiny house in the shape of the “Diamond District”—three smooth sides and one jagged side, Black Space replicates the map view of DC. The District has been a center of black culture since the early 1900s and boasted a majority black population from 1960-2010. Black Space sits at the juncture of DC history and the future of DC. We believe that regardless of ethnicity or background, as DC residents and tourists we all occupy black space.
“Women in Color” began as a collaborative piece to be performed at the opening of Rose Jaffe‘s solo exhibition also entitled “Women in Color.” Using live instrumental accompaniment and an improvisation based score for movement, Ra Nubia explores the art of “Now” also known as the present moment by transforming the performance space into a responsive and interactive environment for not only the dancers and musicians, but the audience as well. Women in Color is a work in progress created by Ra Nubi.
Food and Beverage: DC Food incubator Union Kitchen members including Dirty South Deli, B Lin Catering; Smokin’ Jarhead (barbeque), Kofta (Mediterranean take on burgers), Larry’s (grilled Turkish food). Beer provided by DC Brau, Atlas Brew Works and Premium Distributors.
Vendors: Rosies and Rockers Boutique, Sandi Galle Photography, Apinya Thai, Real Sauce Company, Bartered Threads, Flashband, Pixie Kitsune, Club Chè, Swift Apartments, Corinto Gallery, MTP Photo Booth, upcycled jewelry from Two Doxies, livescreened T-shirts from Studio One Printing,Treasury, Meeps, 7Drum Lessons, Odd Fellows
Event Page – https://www.facebook.com/
Thanks to a reader for sending from craigslist:
$2950 Ground Floor Retail For Lease (1628 U Street, NW) Ed. Note: 1628 U is the home of Bouquets and more.
“Description: First floor of two-story commercial building in the heart of the U Street Corridor, NW. Perfect for deli, coffee, or tea shop, frozen smoothies, gallery, clothing store, retail, real estate office, non-profit, and other professional offices. This building makes a bold statement on one of the city’s hottest commercial strips. Join Bang Salon, Chi-Cha Lounge, and Starbucks on the same block. Near U Street metro stop on the green/yellow line. NO HOOD/VENT SYSTEM PERMITTED.
Location: U Street Corridor, N.W.
Traffic Count: 16,970 cars on an average day*
Area: Approximately 700 square feet
Zoning: C-2-B
Lease Price: $2,950 NNN for the approximately 700 sf. space.”
14th and V Street, NW
From Provision No. 14:
“In preparation for its 4/29 grand opening, new communal dining spot Provision No. 14 announces a soft opening from Monday, 4/27 and Tuesday, 4/28. During the restaurant’s two-day soft opening, Provision No. 14 will open its doors for dinner from 6-10pm and serve a limited version of its menu at a 25% discount on food.
On Wednesday, 4/29, the 14th Street Corridor restaurant will open to the public for dinner from 4-10pm and share a glass of complimentary bubbly with all dinner guests in celebration of its first night of operation.
Provision No. 14 will serve a menu of communal cuisine including Pata, whole suckling pig leg that is braised, dried and deep-fried, Miso Lamb Ribs with cucumber, radish & couscous, and Whole Roasted Dorade with boquerones tapenade. Smaller plates include several house made pastas, such as Tortolle with lamb, mustard greens & demi glace, and a selection of other composed plates, including Burrata with compressed melon, iberico ham & praline crunch and Cassoulet Salad with fava beans, confit quail & garlic vinaigrette.
The interactive beverage program features large-format cocktails, including The French Press, a 34-ouncecocktailserved in its namesake vessel with Bombay Sapphire gin, chartreuse, chamomile, honey & pineapple and grapefruit garnishes, and Pisco Porter with Macchu pisco, mint, orange juice, lemon, pineapple & chamomile, served in a wine bottle. Guests can also sip on boozy slushies, such as a frozen Moscow Mule, enjoy a signature beverage like the Redenbacher Old Fashioned with popcorn-infused rum, brown sugar syrup & angostura bitters, or try one of the draught cocktails such as Happy Gilmore with vodka, chamomile, demerara sugar & lemon juice.”
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Rendering Atlantic Plumbing project nearby 9:30 Club
@2030AP tweets us:
“DECLARATION comes to 2030 this fall. New farm-to-table restaurant from the creators of @LincolnWDC & @TeddyBullyDC.”
14th and V Street, NW looking west towards 15th
A reader reports:
“My husband and I live along 14th St, and we heard 6+ shots fired around 11:30pm last night. Within a few minutes there was a heavy police presence on V St NW, between 14th and 15th. The officers were searching the lawn in front of the apartment buildings along the south side of V with flashlights, but I didn’t see an ambulance so I’m not sure whether anyone was injured. No updates on the DC police twitter and nothing was sent out over DC Alerts.”
928 U Street, NW
Speaking of crayfish – Bardia’s New Orleans Cafe is definitely moving to U Street in the former Pelican’s Rum space – and the new name is Bistro on U – Taste of New Orleans. Stay tuned:
The Dailey Method is coming to the second the floor above the still open Islander at 12th and U St, NW. Their website says:
“The search for the best barre fitness class is over. The Dailey Method is here to help you achieve a strong, lean, sculpted body through an evolving mix of fitness practices that samples the best benefits from multiple disciplines. At the cutting edge of fitness research, The Dailey Method combines ballet barre work, core conditioning, and muscle strengthening through yoga, pilates, and orthopedic exercise. Unlike other group classes, The Dailey Method ignites awareness through hands-on training and education. Our intrinsic focus on alignment and strength results in better posture, better movement, and a better you.
Never stale, our ever-evolving mix of movement is always fresh, fun, and challenging. The Dailey Method is efficiency incarnate. You get a total workout: your body sculpted, mind sharpened, motivation heightened, attitude transformed.”
1201 U Street, NW
1340 U Street, NW
Bistro La Bonne opened up in the former Axis space back in 2010. In 2012 they expanded. Now time for a refresh:
photo courtesy @JackMac1087
Jack tells us it’s called One Penny:
“A young boy homeless by tragic misfortune, is taken in by a poor yet loving man. Dylan, now a street-smart maverick, and confronted by the realities of his past, yearns for a better future. With the odds stacked against him, Dylan fights to bring hope to his community, and find his place in the world.”
Photo courtesy Amy