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District E “nearly 14,000-square-foot live-event theater offering a 365-day-a-year, series of immersive experiences in esports, music, event programming, and community events” posts liquor license placard in Chinatown

By Prince Of Petworth


701 7th Street, NW

District E’s website says:

“A state-of-the-art, destination gaming studio and hospitality space to house an esports competition venue, esports practice & streaming facility and a food & beverage experience

Monumental Sports & Entertainment announced its plans for “District E Powered by Ticketmaster,” a premier, nearly 14,000-square-foot live-event theater offering a 365-day-a-year, series of immersive experiences in esports, music, event programming, and community events – along with pre- and post-event activations for fans attending Capitals and Wizards games or events. (more…)

“legislation would reboot the District’s troubled online sports wagering program by allowing mobile apps such as DraftKings and FanDuel to compete for business alongside D.C. Lottery’s poor performing GambetDC app”

By Prince Of Petworth


Photo by Lorie Shaull

From the office of Councilmember Elissa Silverman (no relation):

“Today D.C. Councilmember Elissa Silverman (I-At-Large) introduced legislation that would reboot the District’s troubled online sports wagering program by allowing mobile apps such as DraftKings and FanDuel to compete for business alongside D.C. Lottery’s poor performing GambetDC app. The bill would also prohibit the renewal of the city’s lottery contract with Intralot, which received a $215 million sole-source deal to run both the lottery and sports betting that was highly controversial.

The District’s sports betting program was supposed to be a bonanza, contributing approximately $25 million per year for the District’s budget. Instead, it has been dud–actually losing $4 million in its first full year of operations. (more…)

Mark it!! “The National Gallery of Art Sculpture Garden Ice Rink will reopen on November 26”

By Prince Of Petworth


photo by Pablo Raw

From the National Gallery of Art:

“The National Gallery of Art Sculpture Garden Ice Rink will reopen for the season on Saturday, November 26, and remain open through March 5, 2023, weather permitting. The ice rink is located on the National Mall between 7th and 9th Streets along Constitution Avenue NW.

Managed by Guest Services Inc., the Sculpture Garden Ice Rink invites visitors to skate surrounded by national museums as well as large-scale sculptures by modern and contemporary artists including Louise Bourgeois, Alexander Calder, Tony Smith, Roy Lichtenstein, and Roxy Paine.

Ice Rink Hours and Fees (more…)

“Nationals Park set to host Stadiumlinks – a specially designed, nine-hole golf course… hole locations throughout the ballpark, with the greens located on the playing field.”

By Prince Of Petworth


via Stadiumlinks

From an email:

“The Nationals will be hosting Stadiumlinks at Nationals Park next weekend, Friday, October 21 – Sunday, October 23, providing fans a specially designed, nine-hole golf course that re-imagines the traditional game of golf and offers a one-of-a-kind experience. (more…)

“Bars for Baseball?”

By Prince Of Petworth


photo by Tim Brown

“Dear PoPville,

With the playoffs approaching I am wondering if there are any good bars to watch baseball in the DMV? Specifically, I am wondering if there are any bars for certain teams (I’m a Mets fan). I used to go to Rebellion pre-pandemic but that’s gone now.”

“Hiking groups for people in their 20s/30s?” Also Check Out Mountaineering Day coming up at the Embassy of the Czech Republic

By Prince Of Petworth


photo by Richard Brundage

“Dear PoPville,

I’m looking for a way to meet people (I work from home and am cautious about Covid) while still being outdoors. Do you know of any groups in the area that meet somewhat regularly (walking, hiking, etc.)?”

Some previous hiking recs in comments here but please add current options below. I think REI do group outings?

“The European Union National Institutes of Culture in Washington, DC (EUNIC DC), presents Mountaineering Day at the Embassy of the Czech Republic on September 24, 2022, from 10 am to 2 pm. (more…)

“Celebrate the reigning NWSL Champion Washington Spirit with new commemorative Metro SmarTrip card”

By Prince Of Petworth

From WMATA:

“Washington Spirit fans can now travel to games with a new commemorative Metro SmarTrip® card celebrating their National Women’s Soccer League Championship. The card is available in selected stations and features an image of the team hoisting the championship trophy after the title-winning game.

The limited-edition cards are being sold at Navy Yard, Waterfront and Gallery Place stations in specially marked fare machines. (more…)

Update: Washington Commanders running back Brian Robinson Jr. was the victim. Shooting on H Street, NE around 6pm Sunday

By Prince Of Petworth

Update from the Washington Post:

“Washington Commanders running back Brian Robinson Jr. is in stable condition after being shot during a possible attempted carjacking in Washington, according to a D.C. police spokesman.

Robinson was shot twice and taken to a hospital for treatment of injuries believed not to be life-threatening.”

Christian writes: “double incidents on H three blocks from each other. I think the one at 10th & H is another shooting, one at 7th looked like may have been an assault on a woman :( both significant Road blocks” (more…)

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