Lucas writes: “FYI from just south of Provision 14 on 14th Street. 15 minutes or 2 hours between 4-6:30 PM?!?“
Photo by Airbus777
From the Mayor’s Office:
“Today, Mayor Muriel Bowser and District Department of Transportation (DDOT) Acting Director Everett Lott cut the ribbon on the new Frederick Douglass Memorial Bridge. They were joined by federal and local officials including Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton and House Majority Leader Steny Hoyer, as well as descendants of the bridge’s namesake and guests of the family.
“The new Frederick Douglass Memorial Bridge is a fitting tribute to an iconic Washingtonian, a forefather of Black excellence who we continue to emulate and who helped build Washington, DC into the city we are today. This project was never just about getting people from Point A to Point B, it was about building a more connected DC – connecting Ward 8 and Ward 6, connecting residents to jobs and prosperity, and connecting our entire community to the future of multi-modal transportation,” said Mayor Bowser. “Today, we celebrate all the federal, regional, and local partners who helped get us here, including our champions in Congress, Congresswoman Norton and Majority Leader Hoyer, the Douglass family, and the teams at the District Department of Transportation and South Capitol Bridge Builders.”
The two-day celebration of the new bridge kicked off on Labor Day with a 5K attended by approximately 4,000 people. It was immediately followed by a community day on the bridge deck with music, food, and a pop-up vaccination site. (more…)
2411 18th Street, NW via Tiki On 18th/the game
Every time I walk by I do a double take. Turns out this is take two. Owner Jo-Jo Valenzuela shared:
“My heart dropped a couple of weeks ago when a delivery truck hit our pergola… had to demolish the whole thing and start again from scratch. Now, it’s bigger and better!” (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.
Boom!
“Sunday, September 12th from 12pm-4pm
THREE LOCATIONS!
Upshur Pool, Randall Pool & Francis Pool
Washington, DC
DETAILS (more…)
It was an electrifying start to ArtRave’s 19th season, with a record-breaking attendance of 11,000 people! A huge thanks goes out to our supporters who came out in droves. We also extend our gratitude to the incredibly talented artisans across various artistic disciplines. Finally, a special shout-out to our dedicated staff for curating such a remarkable event and paying attention to every detail that makes ArtRave a unique venue. From fine arts and sculptures to high fashion, wood carving, table making, metalwork, live plants including Bonsai trees, book authorship, gourmet cuisine, and delicious baked goods, there was something for everyone to enjoy!
Join us for our next show on Saturday, April 25th, from 11 AM to 5 PM, featuring music in the park at our Dupont Circle venue located at 1913 Massachusetts Ave NW, at the corner of Connecticut Ave, just steps away from the Dupont Q Street Metro.
Thanks to Jeff for sending this beauty from Chevy Chase DC. The photos look like they could’ve been taken yesterday for 50 years ago. (more…)
Join veteran Ringling Bros. and Barnum and Bailey clown Jim Dandy and award-winning burlesque performer Delilah Dentata for Yolks on You, a brunch-time romp that celebrates the funniest, strangest, and most delightful variety performers they can find.
Over the years, we’ve welcomed burlesque, clown, live music, flow arts, drag, mime, pole, puppets, and a few things we still don’t quite know how to describe … and we’re doing it all again in May!
Thanks to Steve for sending:
“Came across this guy bravely directing bicycle traffic on Beach Dr. Returned him to the creek, I think he was happier there. Who knew there were crawdads in Rock Creek?”
Hmm, not our first Crayfish sighting but this one seems a bit more natural. Anyone know/can confirm crayfish are native to Rock Creek?
If you spot a hawk or any interesting wildlife and get a good photo please send in an email where you spotted it to [email protected]. Thanks! Hawks around Town is made possible by a generous grant from the Ben and Sylvia Gardner foundation.
1023 7th Street, NW
Thanks to Ben for sending:
“it looks like the Compass Coffee at 1023 7th NW might be reopening soon. I walked by yesterday and the lights were on and some bags of coffee were on a table. First time I’ve seen signs of life since it closed last year. (more…)
7310 Carroll Avenue courtesy Old Takoma Business Association
From an email:
“Azalea City Nails will join the Takoma Park business community in the Fall of 2021. Located at 7310 Carroll Avenue at the Takoma Junction, Azalea City Nails will focus on natural nails with waterless services and a line-up of non- toxic, vegan, and cruelty-free polishes. (more…)
photo by LaTur
From WMATA:
“Greenbelt, College Park, Prince George’s Plaza, and West Hyattsville stations – closed since late May – will reopen as scheduled on Tuesday, September 7. Crews have been working around the clock all summer to completely reconstruct the deteriorating outdoor platforms while adding additional safety and customer convenience features.
Metro customers will also benefit from more buses and trains, lower prices, and extended Metrorail operating hours on weekends. (more…)