Thanks to Harry for sending from Shaw.
Photo by Victoria Pickering
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From Red Hen (1822 First Street, NW):
“It might be January but at The Red Hen we’re basking Under the Tuscan Sun with our NEW pop-up menu!
Bright and colorful new dishes take center stage in our latest pop-up menu launching TONIGHT alongside our Red Hen Classics menu (which now includes pints of our popular Cinnamon Crunch Gelato!!!) (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.
Photo by Reana Kovalcik
Thanks to Reana for sending this beauty from Mount Pleasant.
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via NORAD
From NORAD:
“The North American Aerospace Defense Command will conduct Falcon Virgo, a routine air defense exercise, on Thursday, January 14, through Friday, January 15, and again on Monday, January 25, through Tuesday, January 26, between midnight and 5:30 a.m. EST each day in the National Capital Region. (more…)
The DC Concert Orchestra presents Portraits in Time, the last concert in our season themed A World Mosaic. The concert runs approximately 90 minutes with one 15 minute intermission. DCCO commissioned a new work by DC composer Blair Goins. There will be interactive discussions with the composer Blair Goins at performance time and after the concert. Please join us afterwards to learn more about this exciting new work and the composer.
On the program:
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“Igor of Woodley Park, adopted from www.tobysrescue.com – great org that saves Sato dogs – street dogs of Puerto Rico.”
“Bruce and Charlie from Logan Circle”
From an email:
“The team behind Ivy and Coney, DC’s premier hot dog sandwich and Detroit pizza shop, is pleased to announce a new addition to their friendly confines: A Meatcar Named Desire. Need delicious locally-made bacon? We got you covered. Yearning for a district brewed beer to celebrate the return of democracy? We can quench that. In short, AMND aims to be your little market for great locally made food and drink. We’re starting with some of our favorites, but hope to progressively grow the wares on offer at AMND with items curated and created by District bartenders, chefs and artisans. (more…)
This rental is located at 1439 T Street, NW. The Craigslist ad says:
“$1,134 NW-14th St. Corridor-1439 T St. #403 (more…)
via GoFundMe
“Dear PoPville,
Reaching out for some assistance from the wider community in helping a family in my neighborhood who lost their home recently due to a house fire.
From the GoFundMe:
“On Monday night, January 4, a longtime Takoma DC family’s home was destroyed by fire. The house was home to three generations, with kids in the local DC Public Schools, and loving care provided by their grandmother. They lost all their personal belongings, and even gifts from Christmas. They are staying with relatives in the area until more resources are available. (more…)
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“Dear PoPville,
Where to watch the inauguration? I am sure I’m not the only one who wants to celebrate this thing come hell or high water. All I want to find is somewhere with a patio with outdoor screens and warming lamps and drinks! Ideas from readers?”