photo by LaTur
From AlertDC:
“On Monday, January 5, 2026, the Illumination of America: Washington Monument Lighting and Freedom 250 Fireworks will take place on the National Mall. In support of this event, there will be parking restrictions and street closures that motorists should take into consideration: (more…)
3210 Grace Street, NW
Note: Sister restaurant My Little Chamomile still open!!
Check out their menu here.
Thanks to JW for sending:
“Green almond pantry in Georgetown is temporarily closed” (more…)
“We’ll be taking a short break for repairs. Old Ebbitt Grill will be closed January 5–9 and reopening January 10. See you soon!” (more…)
Pop Star Playbook is an inclusive, six-week, high-energy singing and dancing class created for adults and teens (18+) with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Participants pick their favorite pop artists — Britney, Taylor, BTS, whoever they’ve been belting out in the car — and spend six Wednesdays working on songs, choreography, and stage presence with ArtStream’s teaching artists. Every skill level is welcome, and the class is built so every learner feels supported and celebrated. Sing or dance or both!
Details:
When: 6 Wednesdays, May 20 – June 24, 2026, 7:30–9:00 PM
Where: Edlavitch DC Jewish Community Center, 1529 16th St NW, near Dupont Circle Metro.
Who: Autistic adults and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities, 18+, all experience levels welcome
Partial and full scholarships are available, and anyone who signs up with a friend gets 50% off using code FRIEND.
Register at art-stream.org/classes or email [email protected] with questions.
70 N Street, SE
Thanks to FJ for passing on from Chicken + Whiskey:
“To our Chicken + Whiskey community in the Ballpark District: We are incredibly grateful for all the love and support we received through the years in Navy Yard. 🧡 Thank you!
This isn’t good bye – please join us in Chicken + Whiskey on 14th Street this 2026 and beyond! 🍗🥃” (more…)
Thanks to T. for sending from an apartment building/condo: “Just so there’s no misunderstanding, I suppose. Near Logan Circle.”
Pure poetry: (more…)
Join us at Surfside Tenleytown for a Cinco de Mayo celebration you won’t want to miss! 🌮✨ An event for the whole family! Enjoy classic margaritas, Happy Hour specials, and buy two, get one free tacos (all day, dine-in only), along with face painting and balloon twisting from 3:30–7:30pm and live music from 5–10pm. Reserve your table today on Resy!
photo by Victoria Pickering
“Dear PoPville,
I’ve got a question that I was hoping to get some help on, and might benefit others as well. We’ve always enjoyed going to see the NSO at the Kennedy Center, but since March we haven’t gone back. This Christmas we received some gift certificates from well meaning family members that we don’t know what to do with now. I understand that the money is already spent, but (more…)
3504 Connecticut Avenue, NW
ICYMI: December 18, 2025 – Major Progress at the Cork Market coming to Cleveland Park
Cork shared the good news with some sneak peeks last week:
“Hello, Cleveland Park! We’re so excited to be here — come see us until 9pm tonight (12/30) & 2-9pm tomorrow (12/30) for a sparkling wine popup & sneak peek of our new space at 3504 Connecticut Ave NW! And ICYMI: our grand opening is on Thursday, January 8!” (more…)
509 7th Street, NW
ICYMI, March 8th 2024: District Chophouse closes after 25+ years in Gallery Place/Penn Quarter.
For a hot second the space was planned on becoming Lagos DC, “serving West African cuisine”…
“Dear PoPville,
Whilst checking on an Amazon delivery for a package today, Amazon also provides a map of the delivery location. That map also reflected a place called “Bourbon Boulevard DC” along 7th St NW, at the previous location of the District Chophouse and Brewery – which closed a few years ago. I live nearby and was curious. (more…)
BREAKING: When I received this late Friday afternoon :)
From an email:
“The team behind Side Door Pizza is opening Canton Disco, a Cantonese-inspired all-day café, restaurant, bar, and takeout concept, coming to Navy Yard in February 2026. (more…)
Thanks to Lynn for sending Sunday morning:
“I saw three camels turn off of West Virginia NE onto Florida Ave NE this morning!” (more…)