“Dear PoPville,
I live in DC and have been thinking about getting my first tattoo. I want to find a great artist in the DC area, give the artist some loose parameters, and then let him/her do the rest. Trying to find a reputable artist / parlor around town. (more…)
Thanks to Kelly for sending from Lanier heights.
Thanks to Catherine for sending from DCUSA: “After over a year of anticipation and far too little information, there is FINALLY some indication that TBC is not a dream!!”
STAY TUNED.
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.
Chivito photo by Samantha Giordano Kim
From a press release:
“Sandwich lovers rejoice: chef Reid Shilling’s new concept, Ampersandwich, launches today with a rotating list of sandwiches available for delivery during lunch and dinner hours. Highlights of the comfort food-inspired menu include: E. Lombard Street Corned Beef (hot corned beef piled high, “heavy on the mustard,” on house made Jewish rye), the McReid (smoked and slow cooked St. Louis ribs and chopped pork shoulder, topped with dill pickles and BBQ sauce on a house-made bun) and a chivito (the national dish of Uruguay and now a DC favorite, featuring wood-fired beef, Virginia ham, applewood smoked bacon, egg, roasted red peppers, chimichurri, garlic aioli, onion, lettuce and melted mozzarella on a house-made bun) among others. (more…)
“Dear PoPville,
During this COVID Era I am craving certain foods and my roots are winning out. Does anyone know if you can get peameal bacon anywhere in this area? Dying for a roast and sandwiches!!!”
and
“Anyone have recommendations on where I can get a great King Cake this February in DC?”
Some early replies on the latter: (more…)
A blue note is a musical moment that doesn’t quite land where you expect. And that’s the spirit behind this burlesque revue from DMVariety!
Start your weekend early with Blue Note Burlesque, a night of vintage tease and thrilling variety acts that’ll leave you exclaiming “I can’t believe I found this in an alley!”
Thanks to connor for sending: “22nd and K starbucks closes today at 3PM, another one bites the dust”
Yesterday there were 36,132 total positives.
explore all the official D.C. data here
From the Mayor’s Office:
“The District’s reported data for Thursday, January 28, 2021 includes 282 new positive coronavirus (COVID-19) cases, bringing the District’s overall positive case total to 36,414.
The District reported that five additional residents lost their lives due to COVID-19.
· 63-year-old female
· 68-year-old female
· 73-year-old male
· 81-year-old female
· 91-year-old male
Tragically, 907 District residents have lost their lives due to COVID-19.
Below is a summary of the District’s current ReOpening Metrics.” (more…)
From MPD:
“This evening (Thursday) at approximately 5:35 pm, a victim left their car running in the 400 block of 8th Street SE while picking up food. An unknown suspect entered their vehicle and fled in an unknown direction.”
“This evening (Thursday) at approximately 7:45 pm, a victim left their car running in the 500 block of 8th Street SE while picking up food. An unknown suspect entered their vehicle and fled in northbound on 8th St SE, followed by a black van with unknown tags.”
3100 14th Street, NW at Irving St.
Thanks to all who passed on the Columbia Heights update from Krispy Kreme:
“Krispy Kreme in Columbia Heights will officially open its doors on February 9th at 6:00 AM. We can’t wait to see you!
Address: 3100 14th St. NW #102, Washington, DC 20010
STORE HOURS: (more…)
The Barrington photo by Tim Casey
From an email:
“Call Your Mother launched a new menu this week, created by co-owner and chef, Daniela Moreira and pastry chef, Sharrod Mangum. The biggest highlight may be that doughnuts will be a permanent on the Call Your Mother menu at all four locations from Thursday-Sunday! (more…)