2013 14th Street, NW
From an email:
“On Thursday, October 24th, The Wave USA will unveil their “Sinister House, An African American Horror Story”, an interactive experience and pop up bar event at Red Lounge located at 2013 14th St NW. In celebration of Halloween, the pop-up bar will be available to the public from Thursday through Sunday for two weekends, highlighted by interactive experiences, Halloween installations, musical entertainment and a specially curated drink menu. (more…)
Thanks to Anne for sending “From the kentlands md Oktoberfest on Sunday!”
*This series will feature any pets in a backpack/bag. On metro, or not. Corgi, or not. Please email your sightings to [email protected]
“Aerial rendering of the Grimke School redevelopment.” courtesy Community Three
From a press release:
“After a decade of planning with the government and people of Washington, DC, Community Three has broken ground on a $45 million mixed-use redevelopment of the historic Metro-adjacent Grimke School, including a new home for the African American Civil War Museum. The 133,000 square foot project will include multifamily residential, office space, live-work “maker” units, and ground-floor retail. (more…)
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508 Kenyon Street NWThis Park View rowhome comes with a built-in Airbnb unit that could pay the mortgage: 508 Kenyon St NW
Other Notable Fresh Listings:
Thanks to Jessica for sending: “How many different businesses are going into The Liz building!?”
The Goethe-Institut will be joining an Amazon store, and Bluestone Lane coffee, Parachute Home bedding/towel company and the already open Sephora.
Mt. Pleasant and Kilbourne St, NW
Thanks to Igor for sending. Rest in Peace Elijah Cummings.
Projection, presumably, by Robin Bell‘s Bell Visuals.
DC Legendary Musicians, Inc. celebrates its 20th Anniversary with Spirit, Sanctuary, Silence & Sound, an evening honoring Washington, DC’s musical legacy, cultural memory, and community service. Founded in 2006 by Rev. Dr. Sandra Butler-Truesdale, DCLM has spent two decades recognizing the musicians, elders, artists, and cultural workers who helped shape DC’s sound.
The celebration will include music, recognition, community gathering, and a special tribute to the symbolic legacy of Ron McNair — astronaut, physicist, and saxophonist. The evening also marks the launch of renewed DCLM programming, including Second Sunday Sound, Silence & Sanctuary, the Annual Thanksgiving Drive, and the renewal of an Annual Health Fair connected to DC Legendary Musicians Way near 6th and T Street NW.
Photo by PoPville flickr user Tim Brown
From the Smithsonian’s National Zoo:
“Giant panda Bei Bei will depart the Smithsonian’s National Zoo for China Tuesday, Nov. 19. As part of the Zoo’s cooperative breeding agreement with the China Wildlife Conservation Association, all cubs born at the Zoo move to China when they are 4 years old. Bei Bei turned 4 Aug. 22. (more…)
jfcass (and many others) reported around 11:10pm:
“heard what sounded like three gunshots at 6 & Florida. Lots of cops and ambulance at Rito Loco.”
From MPD:
“The Third District is currently investigating a shooting in the 600 block of Florida Avenue NW. An adult female has been transported to an area hospital with a non life threatening injury to the arm.
Anyone with information is asked to call 202-727-9099.”
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Today’s question comes from Carly “Always on the hunt for good mac and cheese!”
Where are your favorite spots?
Here are the previous best/let’s do this lists for – Carryouts, best Thai, best liquor stores, best Ramen, best Bars, best Indian and Pakistani, best Italian/Pizza/Deli, best Mexican/Salvadoran/Central/Cuban/Latin, best burgers/fries, best bakery/bagels, best Gyms, best Ethiopian , best Sushi, best bookstores, best movie theaters, best sports bars, best barbers and hair salons, best brunch, favorite clothing stores, favorite place to get oysters best breakfast sandwiches, best Tacos, best Farmers Markets best dumplings, best pupusas, best Pho, best Food Trucks, best Chicken Wings and best tots/toppings.
Spotted this monster on Columbia Road in Adams Morgan. Magnificent. (more…)