Thanks to Jay for sending the latest pick up after your pet battle from Dupont Circle/West End: (more…)
3110 Mt. Pleasant Street, NW
Major love for Martha Dear in magical Mount Pleasant:
“5 YEARS AGO TODAY WE OPENED OUR DOORS!! ALL GAS, NO BRAKES.
BEYOND GRATEFUL TO OUR GUESTS AND STAFF (PAST AND PRESENT). THANK YOU FOR SUPPORTING OUR DREAM FROM DAY ONE. LOVE T + D.” (more…)
“The Mount Pleasant Perpetual Stew Project
a free stone soup-style community meal for these trying times ✨ the stew returns, winter 2025
The Stew is back! Your faithful stewards will be back in action January 10th to kick off our next season. We’ll be back in Lamont Plaza, ladles ready and arms open 💛🫛🥔🥕🌽🧅 ” (more…)
This fall, the National Geographic Museum of Exploration is bringing stories from Explorers — world-renowned photographers, scientists and storytellers — to the stage in D.C. to share their experiences from the frontlines of exploration. Immerse yourself in gripping narratives, breathtaking imagery and live audience Q&As that put you right in the middle of the story during these live presentations in the Grosvenor Auditorium. Four nights. Four explorers. One stage in D.C.
Check out the upcoming lineup and make sure to get your tickets, now on sale!
Battling Bloodsuckers with Epidemiologist Ryan Carney
October 1, 7:30 p.m.
Throughout human history, bloodsuckers have sparked fear, but there’s a reason so many animals rely on the blood of other species. Epidemiologist and National Geographic Explorer Ryan Carney reveals the incredible stories of bats, mosquitoes and more of nature’s vampires. Uncover how he is taking a sci-fi approach to understanding infectious diseases. You’ll learn how AI and citizen science are helping to unlock a new era of human health.
If you’re curious about the intersection of science, technology and vampiric species like bats and mosquitoes, then this show is for you.
Live Podcast Recording with All Creatures and Ami Vitale
October 11, 6 p.m.
Join National Geographic Explorer Ami Vitale and All Creatures — part of the Airwave podcast network — as they discuss the diverse animals that share our planet and how we can work together to protect them.
From northern white rhinos and elephants to pandas and the communities fighting to give them a future, Ami’s powerful storytelling takes us behind the scenes of some of the world’s most inspiring conservation efforts. Equal parts live show and immersive storytelling, join us for an unforgettable evening of exploration and be part of a signature live audience experience.
Calling all wildlife and conservation fans, this live podcast recording is for you.
The Ghosts of Pompeii with Archaeologist Caitie Barrett
November 2, 7:30 p.m.
Even thousands of years after its demise, the Roman Empire captivates us, and the ancient city of Pompeii is the place to understand it all. Volcanic ash created an unparalleled glimpse into the lives of ancient people who lived, worked and played in this coastal city.
Caitie Barrett is an archaeologist who studies everyday life and cross-cultural interactions in the ancient Mediterranean. Barrett is featured in the new Disney+ series “Pompeii” with Tom Hiddleston.
If you can’t stop thinking about the Roman Empire, this show is for you.
African Savanna Exposed with Photographer Jen Guyton
December 3, 7:30 p.m.
The African savanna is one of the most iconic ecosystems in the world, and so many remarkable animals call it home. Connect with what makes this place so special through the lens of photographer and National Geographic Explorer Jen Guyton. Explore the surprising lives of misunderstood hyenas, scurry along with friendly-faced meerkats and perch at the edge of a watering hole to witness its menagerie of wildlife.
Wildlife photographers—and anyone who agrees hyenas deserve more love—you will love this show.
Don’t miss your chance to be in the room where exploration comes to life.
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2001 18th Street, NW
OK, finally some action at the old Imperial space at 18th and U! A liquor license application has been posted for Carla/Harrigan & Rock Fine & Rare. Details are slim at the moment: (more…)
A Bison Celebration is part of the Smithsonian Institution’s commemoration of the 250th anniversary of the founding of the United States. The Bison Celebration will be a full day event that brings together organizations, scholars, scientists and filmmakers to celebrate the past, present, and future of North America’s largest land mammal. Through captivating films and thought-provoking panel discussions, the museum will explore the bison’s vital role in restoring grassland ecosystems and its deep spiritual connection to Tribal nations.
1251 9th Street, NW
Thanks to Tony for sending the closed sign on the door of Union Kitchen: ‘We are closed sorry for any inconvenience’
“Union Kitchen @ 9th/N NW has been closed for the past few days. Maybe permanently? Shame, since it was one of the last
few places to get a coffee after 7 p.m. Looks like it’s the 7-11 a few blocks north, or suffer through the evening :-)” (more…)
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Part scavenger hunt, part casino, and part social puzzle game, Casino Heist is an interactive event that turns Barrel House into a live game board. Guests join through their phones, complete social missions, find hidden clues and secret codes, play casino-inspired games, and work their way up the leaderboard throughout the night.
The experience is designed to get people moving, meeting, and playing together in a fun, low-pressure setting. No real money is used during gameplay; points act as the in-game currency. Tickets are $10 and proceeds benefit Logan Circle Main Street community events.
Thanks to W. for sending the latest from Union Station parking situation this morning: “They are back. Police, k-9 units, and DHS per the window stickers, decals, and tags.” (more…)
inside 410 7th Street, NW photo by Chris Bryan
From a press release:
“PubKey, the celebrated Greenwich Village “Bitcoin bar” where conversations around the future of sound money, monetary policy and technology flow as easily as the drinks, will open its much-anticipated DC flagship location at 410 Seventh St. NW in Penn Quarter on Dec. 19.
The 12,000-square foot space – the former Hill Country – represents a major expansion from PubKey’s 2,000-square-foot NYC location. The two-story space will allow PubKey DC to bring to life a welcoming, irreverent pub with a media studio, event stage and speaker series on cutting-edge topics across freedom tech and policy, a private dining room, community events such as trivia and karaoke and chophouse-style restaurant opening in the new year, all under a single roof.
Inspired by the historical role of taverns as free-thinking hotbeds for revolutions, (more…)
Thanks to Jesse for sending:
“This mad little habanero refuses to believe it’s December in DC. Still fruiting like it’s July in Havana while the rest of us are shivering. Respect.” (more…)
4235 Wisconsin Ave, NW
Action at the old &pizza space. Before the &pizza’s brief tenure here the space was previously home to Squisito pizza and pasta (also was once planned to be a Pie Five Pizza Co.) and a Buredo before them. So what’s coming now? (more…)
photo by Rick Anderson
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The museum’s annual Native Art Market features award-winning and innovative Indigenous artists from across the Western Hemisphere. This event invites lovers of art and craftsmanship to meet Indigenous artists and learn about the traditional arts and contemporary Indigenous creativity. Visitors will have the opportunity to purchase traditional and contemporary handcrafted artworks, including beadwork, jewelry, paintings, photography, pottery, and sculpture.