Theater

“Kennedy Center Performances and Public Events Canceled Through May 10, 2020”

By Prince Of Petworth


Photo by PoPville flickr user Olaf Zerbock

Please be over by June 16th, please be over by June 16th…

From the Kennedy Center:

“As we continue to prioritize the health and well-being of our patrons, artists, staff, volunteers, and community at large, the Kennedy Center has canceled all public performances and events scheduled through Sunday, May 10, 2020, in an effort to reduce the spread of COVID-19.

Until further notice, the Kennedy Center campus and its facilities, including the restaurant, café, and other food service, will be closed to visitors. However, staff will be on hand to continue basic business operations. Kennedy Center programmers are exploring options for rescheduling artists and productions for a future date where possible.

[Editor’s note: On March 12, the Kennedy Center announced cancellations through March 31. With today’s updated announcement, performances and events are now canceled through May 10.]

TICKET EXCHANGE, DONATION, AND REFUND INFORMATION (more…)

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Behold the Covid 19 Combo

By Prince Of Petworth

Thanks to a Madleine for sending from the Argyle Deli (3220 17th Street, NW) in Mount Pleasant:

“Argyle Deli in Mt. Pleasant offering Covid 19 Combo: Any sandwich and TP pack for $1 extra. (Kudos to argyle for making TP cheap and also limiting each customer to one pack to limit hoarding!)”

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DC Fresh Finds for May 13, 2026

By Marcus Correll

This article is sponsored by RLAH @properties.

5309 14th Street NW
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A 16th St Heights Tudor with a rare two-car garage and a hidden yoga loft just hit the market: 5309 14th St NW

  • Turn-of-the-century Tudor charm
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  • Calacatta quartz chef’s kitchen
  • Exposed loft for yoga or reading
  • Wood-burning fireplace and sunroom

Other Notable Fresh Listings:

  • The Most Expensive Home of the Week is a 7BR/5.5BA detached townhome compound with a guest house, home theatre, gym and swimming pool in Georgetown—all for $14M.
  • “Luxury townhome living at the Southwest Waterfront neighborhood, just steps from The Wharf, DC’s newest and hottest waterfront community.”
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  • Your REO/Bank-Owned Property of the Week is an “updated 2-bedroom, 1-bath condo in the heart of Petworth” with a “low condo fee that covers gas and water.”
More Fresh Finds
Bars

“allows ABC-licensed restaurants and taverns to sell beer, wine, and spirits in closed containers for carry-out and/or delivery”

By Prince Of Petworth

If you know of or you are a restaurant/bar that does this please add your establishment and contact info in the comments – thanks!

From ABRA:

“This evening, Mayor Muriel Bowser signed into law the COVID-19 Response Emergency Amendment Act of 2020.

Included is a provision that allows ABC-licensed restaurants and taverns to sell beer, wine, and spirits in closed containers for carry-out and/or delivery to DC residences in conjunction with the purchase of one or more prepared food items.”

Ed. Note: If you notice my productivity decreasing…

Event

Afternoon Matinee Movie – Under the Tuscan Sun (BlackRock Center For The Arts)

BlackRock Center For The Arts

12901 Town Commons Dr

Germantown, Maryland 20874

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Join us for a delightful Sunday afternoon at the BlackRock Center for the Arts as Cruise Planners Beth & Rod present a special travel-inspired matinee featuring the beloved film Under the Tuscan Sun.

Date & Time: Sunday, May 31 | 3:00 PM – 6:00 PM

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grocery stores

Whole Foods Changes Hours, Store is exclusively for those 60 years and older from 7-8am everyday

By Prince Of Petworth

Ed. Note: Trader Joe’s also changed their hours on Monday.

Thanks to Dean Scott for sending: “Extra hour early shopping for seniors is here at Whole Foods P Street NW (Logan Circle). Hours also changing to 8 am to 9 pm.”

Another reader reports from the H Street, NE Whole Foods: “They were even carding at the door. Can’t tell you the number of people who arrived in full face mask regalia only to remove it to yell at the staff enforcing the new hours.”

Rant/Revel

Random Reader Rant and/or Revel

By Prince Of Petworth


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DC Government

“As of 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday, March 17, the District’s coronavirus (COVID-19) data includes nine new positive cases, bringing the District’s overall positive case total to 31 individuals.”

By Prince Of Petworth


Photo by PoPville flickr user DCbmyers

From the Mayor’s Office:

“As of 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday, March 17, the District’s coronavirus (COVID-19) data includes nine new positive cases, bringing the District’s overall positive case total to 31 individuals.

23-year-old male

Contact tracing underway – Attended CPAC conference

28-year-old male

Contact tracing underway

29-year-old male

Contact tracing underway

30-year-old male

Contact tracing underway

40-year-old male

Contact tracing underway

42-year-old male

Contact tracing underway

44-year-old male

Contact tracing underway

52-year-old male

Contact tracing underway

61-year-old male

Contact tracing underway”

metro

“URGENT: METRO SERVICE FURTHER REDUCED TO SUPPORT “ESSENTIAL TRIPS ONLY” –EFFECTIVE TOMORROW (WEDNESDAY)”

By Prince Of Petworth


Photo by PoPville flickr user Elvert Barnes

From WMATA:

“Metro’s Pandemic Task Force today announced major service reductions during the ongoing pandemic response. The changes further draw-down service to protect frontline employees, while maintaining regional mobility for essential trips taken by hospital staff, government officials, and emergency responders. The reduction takes into account the urgent public guidance from regional leaders, along with emergency orders to cancel events, close schools and offices, and limit social gatherings across the nation.

Our region is speaking with one voice: Stay home. Essential travel only.

Metro ridership was down nearly 70 percent across the board yesterday. (more…)

Dear PoPville

“suggestions on good books to pass a quarantine?”

By Prince Of Petworth


2467 18th Street, NW

Ed. Note: See our discussion on D.C.’s best bookstores here and best summer books from August here.

“Dear PoPville,

How about a post for suggestions on good books to pass a quarantine? Bonus if you can include links to DC indie bookstores for online purchases.”

Here’s one cool option:

Please add your suggestions (both books and stores) to the comments.

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