From a press release:
“When the Folger Shakespeare Library (201 East Capitol Street, SE) reopens on June 21, 2024, after a major 4-year renovation project, visitors won’t have to leave the building in order to grab a snack or have a meal. Quill & Crumb, the new café that will be housed in the Folger’s historic Great Hall, will offer lunch, baked goods, and snacks alongside coffee and tea service during the day, and a full-service bar and light bites in the evening. Read More
SIX courtesy Broadway at The National
From a press release:
“Broadway at The National has announced its 2024/2025 season, featuring the highly anticipated D.C. premiere of HARRY POTTER AND THE CURSED CHILD among a nine-show lineup of award-winning Broadway hits. The season will kick off in the fall of 2024 at The National Theatre in the heart of the nation’s capital. Read More
201 East Capitol Street, SE courtesy The Folger Shakespeare Library
From an email:
“When the Folger Shakespeare Library reopens on June 21, we’ll have a brand-new café in our Great Hall. We will offer grab and go breakfast options, coffee, tea, soups and sandwiches, snacks to eat in the garden, and drinks and light dinner fare in the evenings. And while we work on putting the finishing touches on our new dining space, we need your help!
The Folger would like to crowdsource the name of our café. Read More
201 East Capitol Street, SE courtesy The Folger Shakespeare Library
From a press release:
“The Folger Shakespeare Library will reopen to the public on Friday, June 21, 2024. Our new exhibition halls, new café, expanded gift shop, accessible entrances and gardens will all be available to the public then. Timed-entry passes are recommended when visiting the Folger, and they will be available to reserve on our website beginning in May. Read More
via Gala’s FB
Thanks to TotU for passing on the disturbing news from GALA:
“GALA Theatre was hacked on January 11 & our bank account was emptied.
We have not been able to pay the artists & crew working to bring audiences the world premiere of “The Palacios Sisters,” scheduled to open Feb 1st.
DONATE HERE”
Thanks for your support! Read More
From an email:
“Thursday, June 15 at
12:15pm, 1pm, & 1:45pm (30 minute performances)
Connecticut Avenue Overlook Park
Rorschach will disrupt lunches and surprise strangers with an afternoon of KLECKSOGRAPHY*, three original short plays inspired by and performed around HYBYCOZO’s sculpture “The Golden Spike.” KLECKSOGRAPHY @ Connecticut Ave Overlook that will be produced in conjunction with the Golden Triangle Neighborhood BID and Pipkin Creative. Read More
1333 H Street, NE
From an email:
“The cafe at Atlas Performing Arts Center on H Street is opening to the public Wednesdays through Sundays as a cozy coworking space. The hours are usually 10-2 Wednesdays/Thursdays/Sundays and 2-10 Fridays/Saturdays with the exception of performances.
Atlas Performing Arts Center is a known hub for arts in the district. Our bar and café has been closed since before the pandemic and we’re delighted to announce its reopening to the public. We’re focused on cultivating a friendly community atmosphere where our space is welcoming to anyone looking to hang out, work, or be in an artistic space for a breath of fresh air. Read More
3426 Connecticut Ave, NW
Well the Uptown Vision retail space has been vacated at the Uptown Theatre: Read More
photo by Mr.TinMD
“Dear PoPville,
I have recently, cautiously, enjoyed returning to live theater performance. One venue this weekend had a nice offer for same-day seats at an accessible price “plus fees.” After making the trip and waiting in line the fees turned out to be nearly 25% more. Read More
1100 13th St NW, on L Street Between 13th and 14th
“Dear PoPville,
Looks like the old Drafthouse Comedy Theater (closed in 2020) across from Nino’s Bakery is undergoing some changes — both name and interior layout. Anyone know what’s going on with this?”
If February we learned that Sage Theatre would be coming here. Looks like they’re getting close. You can buy tickets for Drunk Shakespeare coming later this month.
