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Award-Winning Movie Nights Return in Adams Morgan Starting May 23

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Award-Winning Movie Nights Return in Adams Morgan with Comedies, Live Stand-Up & Neighborhood Discounts!

The Adams Morgan Partnership Business Improvement District (BID) is thrilled to announce the return of the award-winning movie series: Adams Morgan Movie Nights!

Enjoy free movies every Tuesday evening starting May 23 through June 27 at the Marie Reed Elementary School Soccer Field at 18th Street NW and California Street NW. Movies will kick-off just after sunset at approximately 9 p.m. Attendees are encouraged to arrive early to get a prime spot on the field which boasts tiered, amphitheater-style seating.

This year’s comedy-inspired lineup is one you won’t want to miss. Thanks to continued community support and a few notable accolades such as “Best Outdoor Movie Series” from Washington City Paper, there will be an extra movie screening this year. A recent “People’s Choice” poll invited voters to choose their favorite movie and now, the results are in! Here is the official 2023 Adams Morgan Movie Nights schedule:

  • Tuesday, May 23: This is Spinal Tap
  • Tuesday, May 30: Coming to America
  • Tuesday, June 6: The Birdcage [Pride Week]
  • Tuesday, June 13: Raising Arizona
  • Tuesday, June 20: Bridesmaids [People’s Choice Movie]
  • Tuesday, June 27: Shrek [Family Night]

Thanks to Hotbed in Adams Morgan, attendees can enjoy comedy both on and off the big screen! Each Movie Night will kick off with a stand-up feature from a local comedian before the movie begins.

Don’t forget to bring your own blanket and pick-up dinner from a neighborhood restaurant to enjoy during the film. Check out the Brown Bag Movie Meals for Movie Night discounts and specials. Want to dine in? Visit one of the dozens of Adams Morgan restaurants serving global eats, affordable bites, or Michelin-starred meals before the film starts!

Visit admodc.org/movies for more details.

Real Estate Fresh Finds: April 26

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Real Estate Fresh Finds is a weekly selection of newly-listed properties in the District, brought to you by RLAH Real Estate.

Featured Property of the Week: 3008 13th Street NW #B

“This Victorian row home is spectacular. An absolutely stunning 2-level penthouse condominium built in 1910 and elegantly renovated, is your chance to own a little piece of history. Sophisticated yet modern, this 3-bedroom and 2.5 bath is appointed with new oak hardwoods (2020), intricate custom wainscoting and picture frame molding throughout, large bedrooms, modern light fixtures, a marble spa-inspired primary bath and a large sunset-facing deck perfect for relaxing at the end of the day. The main level features a designer eat-in chef’s kitchen perfect for hosting get-togethers with a custom banquette that sits below a schoolhouse pendant light — a sweet nod to the home’s early roots. Quartz countertops, marble backsplash, stainless steel appliances, a gas range with double ovens, soft-close white cabinetry with under cabinet lighting and ample storage are all features that make this kitchen standout. The large, private deck adjacent to the kitchen has built-in bench seating that also provides storage. The expansive living room showcases custom built-ins, recessed lighting, and east facing windows. The formal dining room is perfect for entertainment and can accommodate a large table setting. The second level has 3 bedrooms and 2 full baths. The spacious primary bedroom can hold a king-size bed, has a bay window reading nook and a walk-in closet. The marbled wall ensuite bath has pillar wall sconces, double vanities, and a frameless shower. Enjoy the convenience of a full-size washer/dryer located in the hallway. Assigned parking with a roll-top garage door leads directly to your back door. Enjoy the many offerings and conveniences of Columbia Heights. Only one block from the Green/Yellow Line Metro, Target, Best Buy, Giant, 2 Michelin-star restaurants and over 30 eateries at all price points. Don’t miss this truly modern-classical design lovers’ dream.”

Other Notable Fresh Listings:

  • The Most Expensive Home of the Week is a 13 BR/13 FB/5 HB Federal-style home. It was built in 1794 with 15,300+ square feet of luxury living spread across 4 levels and features a 2-car garage, and was home to many prominent Americans, most notably First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy. Due to its historical prominence, it has been recognized on the National Register of Historic Places. While the house is rooted in history, it has been transformed into a modern showplace with the highest quality design, fixtures, and features.
  • “Pretty in Petworth! Freshly painted and updated in all the right places. This quintessential D.C. rowhome checks the boxes. Off-street parking, outdoor space, updated kitchen, powder room on the main, all within steps to metro, restaurants and shopping. Wave to neighbors from your lovely front porch. Step into a bright open living space with bits of charm and classic detail remaining. Come see it today!”
  • Welcome to Aspen Square at the Parks. These are “3 to 4 bedroom townhomes with 4 finished levels including a loft and rooftop terrace. Choice of a 1 car or larger extended garage. Fine finishes throughout. The 66 acre campus will feature year-round outdoor events such as Yoga on the lawn, concerts and festivals, and Farmer’s market. Whole Foods along with many other retail conveniences will be on campus, just steps from your front door.”
  • Your Auction Property of the Week is an “excellent investment opportunity to purchase three adjacent three-story, mixed-use buildings in Adams Morgan”

Spring Break May Be Over, But It’s Not Too Late For a Spring Cleaning

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Spring break for D.C. kids has come to an end.

Parents: Congrats. You made it! Now, it’s time to power through until the start of summer. To help you get there, it’s not too late for a spring cleaning.

Well-Paid Maids is the go-to living-wage home cleaning company in D.C. Unlike others, we pay our employees (not contractors!) a living wage of at least $23 an hour. We also offer a full benefits package, including insurance, 24 paid days off per year and more.

In other words: We take good care of our employees, so they can take good care of your home!

So if you need a little pick-me-up to help you through to the end of school year, let Well-Paid Maids give you a hand.

Schedule your home cleaning online.

This Week: Seven Exclusive Performances of DC’s Buzziest Play

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Like just about everyone else, we’re still feeling the sting of not getting any tickets to The Atlantis. But we’re here with excellent news! 

D.C.’s other hottest ticket is 20% off right now (with code POPVILLE20), in honor of Shakespeare’s birthday. For seven exclusive performances this week only — happening April 25-30 — the Folger Theatre will bring the world-premiere of “Our Verse in Time to Come” to Woolly Mammoth Theatre Company. 

Inspired by the works and words of the Bard himself, this play is unlike anything that’s graced the stage of The Globe — or any other stage. It’s a powerhouse exploration of today’s most urgent social justice concerns.  

An aging emcee, returning from prison, suddenly faces a diagnosis of dementia. Realizing it’s his last chance to reconnect with his children, he arranges his estate to ensure his grown twins accept it before his memory slips away for good.

This isn’t just a play, either. It’s a high stakes, high energy arts immersion that blends soul-stirring storytelling, gripping drama, and live music from local legend DJ Nick tha 1da in wildly inventive and urgent ways. 

And when we say the show is immersive, here’s what we mean: the production is intimately designed so that every seat is on the stage itself. This is not the show where you slump in your seat and doze off.

But it is the one you’ll brag about having been a part of.

Tickets are limited and are selling fast. And they’re just $20 today with code POPVILLE20. 

Aspen Square at The Parks: An Urban Oasis in NW DC

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For over a century, Walter Reed Army Medical Center has been a landmark on 16th Street NW. Now, as The Parks at Historic Walter Reed, it is a sanctuary amongst the hustle and bustle of the city. Time to make part of it yours at Aspen Square at The Parks by NVHomes.

Aspen Square is a new community of luxurious and spacious townhomes. From this prime location, you can walk to Rock Creek Park, bike to the year-round Takoma Farmers Market, or let your pups play in our community dog park. Here, you’ll be close to ample shopping, dining, and entertainment in Downtown Silver Spring, Tacoma Park, and D.C.

Inside each Aspen Square townhome, you’ll relish the airy 9’ ceilings on the first three levels, wide-plank flooring, and energy-efficient windows throughout. From the central kitchen to each bedroom and bathroom, designer features reward you on every floor and you can select your personalized choices during a private visit to our design showroom.

Every home also includes a 4th level with a loft, bedroom, and rooftop terrace. There’s also a deck off your dining room ready to let you go alfresco at a moment’s notice.

Aspen Square offers homeowners many opportunities to put their own touch on their new home. Choose from a finished rec room, additional bedroom, or an extended garage. You can even meet with our structured wiring partner to customize your home with upgrades for wi-fi, security, electric car charging, and more.

Welcome to Aspen Square at The Parks: The most sought-after new-home opportunity at Historic Walter Reed.

Quick move-in and to-be-built homes are now available from the $800s.

DC Open House List for This Weekend

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The weather is consistently warm again, much like the spring market with 3330+ open houses in the District this weekend. Check out our favorite weekend open houses, and to see the complete Open House List, click here.

  • 3008 13th Street NW #B — $915,000 — Columbia Heights
    Open Sat. 12-2 p.m. & Sun. 2-4 p.m. — Molly Branson & Jocelyn Vas
    “This Victorian row home is spectacular. An absolutely stunning 2-level penthouse condominium built in 1910 and elegantly renovated, is your chance to own a little piece of history. Sophisticated yet modern, this 3-bedroom and 2.5 bath is appointed with new oak hardwoods (2020), intricate custom wainscoting and picture frame molding throughout, large bedrooms, modern light fixtures, a marble spa-inspired primary bath and a large sunset-facing deck perfect for relaxing at the end of the day. The main level features a designer eat-in chef’s kitchen perfect for hosting get-togethers with a custom banquette that sits below a schoolhouse pendant light — a sweet nod to the home’s early roots. Quartz countertops, marble backsplash, stainless steel appliances, a gas range with double ovens, soft-close white cabinetry with under cabinet lighting and ample storage are all features that make this kitchen standout. The large, private deck adjacent to the kitchen has built-in bench seating that also provides storage. The expansive living room showcases custom built-ins, recessed lighting, and east facing windows. The formal dining room is perfect for entertainment and can accommodate a large table setting. The second level has 3 bedrooms and 2 full baths. The spacious primary bedroom can hold a king-size bed, has a bay window reading nook and a walk-in closet. The marbled wall ensuite bath has pillar wall sconces, double vanities, and a frameless shower. Enjoy the convenience of a full-size washer/dryer located in the hallway. Assigned parking with a roll-top garage door leads directly to your back door. Enjoy the many offerings and conveniences of Columbia Heights. Only one block from the Green/Yellow Line Metro, Target, Best Buy, Giant, 2 Michelin-star restaurants and over 30 eateries at all price points. Don’t miss this truly modern-classical design lovers’ dream.”
  • 1005 I Street SE — $899,000 — Capitol Hill
    Open Sat. 1-4 p.m. — Mark Bertini
    “With two large bedrooms along with great closets and a newly renovated full bath upstairs along with a flex room downstairs that can serve as an office or a guest room. The updated Kitchen looks out to the large living room area with a fireplace and there is another renovated half bath in the hallway that leads to your dining area. The roof was replaced recently and the outdoor gated area allows a great space to entertain and let the kids play.”
  • 1419 Clifton Street NW #202 — $675,000 — Columbia Heights
    Open Sat. 1-3 p.m. — Denny Horner & Leyla Phelan
    “Light-filled 2 Bed/2 Bath Condo with parking in prime location a stone’s throw to all the city has to offer via the 14th St. Corridor and Columbia Heights! Gorgeous wood floors in the living spaces, new carpet in the bedrooms, newly updated bathrooms (seller to install bathroom towel bars, mirrors, etc. prior to closing, on order).”
  • 1224 4th Street SW #7 — $1,094,900 — Southwest Waterfront
    Open Sat. & Sun.  1-3 p.m. — Mehrnaz Bazargan
    “This Mid-century modern masterpiece awaits with incredible front and back private outdoor space and Garage Parking surrounded by everything there is to love about the Southwest Waterfront. You’ll be taken aback by the airiness of this stunning brick 4-bedroom, 3-bathroom with open floor layout, gleaming hardwood floors, exposed brick wall, tall ceilings and wowed by the natural light streaming in from the floor-to-ceiling windows with serene tree views creating an outdoor extension of the space.”
  • 5704 Colorado Avenue NW — $800,000 — 16th St Heights
    Open Sun. 1-4 p.m. — Robert Sabanosh
    “Welcome home to this wonderful 4 bedroom, 3 bath, with a Garage and In-Law Suite! The main level is bathed in light boasting a brick fireplace bookended with generous built-ins, hardwood floors, French doors opening up to the radiant sunroom, and an amiable foyer inviting you in!”

Live Flamenco Dancing Added to La Taberna del Alabardero’s Authentic Spanish Menu

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The patio is open and the flamenco dancers are thrilling at the Alabardero!

Washington’s La Taberna del Alabardero adds to its many reasons to visit — in addition to the authentic Spanish meals it has been serving District residents and visitors since 1989 — spirited evenings of live flamenco dancing. 

Talented flamenco dancers accompanied by musicians bring the passion and expressive movements of traditional flamenco on select Fridays and Saturdays from 8-10 p.m. (It is recommended to call ahead).

Performances will spill out onto the patio — weather permitting, but please note that the patio is now available for al fresco dining with the best of authentic Spanish and Mediterranean cuisines and an extensive wine list. Also for happy hour.

As for flamenco dancing — which often depicts passionate tales of love and loss — the dancing fits the restaurant’s authentic Spanish menu as easily as tapas. Requiring years of rigorous training to master, flamenco represents Spain’s cultural heritage, and at La Taberna del Alabardero, the talented dancers and musicians, along with the music, food, wine, and atmosphere, transport visitors to the heart of Spain with their vivid performances.

Best of all, there is no additional charge for this thrilling cultural experience.

The Halberdier Tavern is at 1776 I Street NW, between H and I. Call 202-429-2200 or email at this contact form. Make reservations online or order carry-out here.

Move With District Fray Magazine at metrobar This Saturday

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Come move with District Fray this Saturday, April 22 from 8 p.m. to midnight at metrobar in celebration of our April issue, giving locals an eclectic, choose-your-own-adventure roadmap for what “move” means to them.

We invite you to explore our movement-based party, kicking off with an all-night DJ set. Experience a video installation by co-curator Maps Glover, skateboarding and roller skating performances, a screen printing workshop, live mural painting by local artists and more.

We’ll also have outdoor bar activities running all night, including cornhole, flip cup and giant games.

A cash bar will be available, but arrive within the first hour to nab a drink ticket sponsored by DC Brau.

Get tickets before they sell out!

Real Estate Fresh Finds: April 19

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Real Estate Fresh Finds is a weekly selection of newly-listed properties in the District, brought to you by RLAH Real Estate.

Featured Property of the Week: 459 Massachusetts Ave NW #24

“The Anne is a boutique condo community, completely remodeled in early 2022 — everything is still like NEW! Unit #24 is a bright SOUTH FACING one bedroom and one full bathroom home. Large sound-damping windows allow in ample light in all rooms, while completely canceling out any noise from the bustling Massachusetts Avenue. Modern luxuries mixed with classic Victorian architecture and original brick accents, including a large bump-out between the living area and bedroom, that is perfect for work-from-home or any other curated area. Bedroom and bathroom are both over-sized and airy. The large walk-in closet in the bedroom also houses the stackable washer/dryer. Never lug laundry again! Heat and AC provided via mini splits in each room, allowing for energy savings AND HIGH CEILINGS, which are complimented by the low monthly condo fees. See this beautiful home today!”

Other Notable Fresh Listings:

  • The Most Expensive Home of the Week is a 6 BR/7 FB/2 HB contemporary style home in Wesley Heights that was built in 2021 with 9,100+ square feet of luxury living spread across 4 levels and features a 2-car garage, floor-to-ceiling windows, heated limestone flooring, landscape irrigation, a “40’x17’ saltwater pool with infinity-edge and 1,000 bottle capacity, glass-walled wine room provide visual drama,” all for $9.75M.
  • “This four bedroom, two full and one-half bath home is in the heart of Petworth within blocks of top-rated restaurants, Metro, shopping, library, farmer’s market, schools, and parks. The list of updates is numerous, but begins with new windows and flooring throughout, new high-velocity central air conditioning, owned solar panels and new lighting.”
  • “Stunning, fully renovated 4 BD/3.5 BA Brookland rowhome blending urban style with neighborhood comforts. Sweeping open plan on main level features coffered ceilings, kitchen with sleek quartz counters, gleaming hardwood floors, and brick accent wall.”
  • Your Auction Property of the Week is a 3 BR/2 BA interior Colonial rowhome that has been partially renovated already with bidding beginning on May 4th.

Get Your Home Professionally Cleaned — Without Harsh Chemicals — This Earth Day

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This Saturday is Earth Day! To celebrate, we wanted to share how Well-Paid Maids, D.C.’s living-wage cleaning company, is doing its part to help the planet.

While other cleaning companies rely on harsh chemicals, we have only use safe, eco-friendly products.

In the spirit of full transparency, we list specific cleaning products on our website. Each has been rated “low concern” or “lowest concern” from the Environmental Working Group, a leading organization that researches and rates products based on health and sustainability.

Clients are happy with this choice, too. Yelp reviewer J.O. said:

“…the eco-products smell like a day spa and don’t linger (unlike harsher cleaners). With a small child and pets, it’s really important that our house isn’t getting bombarded with chemicals, and the products they use clean just as well!”

Elle V. wrote:

“…when they’re done, my house doesn’t smell like a chemical bomb went off. It’s just CLEAN.”

Of course, we are committed to providing clients the best experience, but using safe cleaning products is important for our employees, too.

Before Jasmine Cooke joined Well-Paid Maids, she worked at a hospital that used harsh chemicals. “You would cough, or you would feel like you were about to pass out,” she said.

We take care of our employees (not contractors!) in other ways, too, with a starting wage of $23 an hour, insurance, 24 paid days off per year, paid commuting costs and more.

Learn more and book your cleaning online.

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