SW Waterfront


600 Water Street, SW

From a press release:

“Junto Entertainment announces a celebratory Independence Day week-long par-tee at Putt Across America, a touring pop-up mini golf experience inspired by the most iconic landmarks and landscapes of the United States. From Monday, June 30 through Sunday, July 6, 2025, and across social channels and email, Putt Across America will be ringing in the Fourth of July with a week of fun featuring surprise gifts, games, and giveaways. Ticket buyers who purchase tickets for any date from June 30 through July 6, 2025 are automatically entered into the week’s festivities, and can keep an eye on their email for these surprises! (more…)


Flyover


photo by Ron Cohn

From AlertDC:

“The North American Aerospace Defense Command’s (NORAD) Continental US Region will conduct the routine live-fly air defense exercise Falcon Virgo in the National Capital Region during two consecutive two-hour periods on July 1 and July 2, between midnight and 2AM, and then again between 3:30AM and 5:30AM. (more…)


Dating


Photo by angela n.

Ed. Note: If this was you and you are interested, please email [email protected] so I can put you in touch with OP.

“Dear PoPville,

I was walking my dogs by the Vida on U in the afternoon on Saturday June 28, you were just coming out of the gym and came up and asked if you could pet my dog, and wanted to show me a pic of your dog, (more…)


Sponsored

Show Mother’s Day love with a creative, fresh, flower arrangement from D.C. florist Volanni!

Michael Lanni, the artist behind these arrangements, puts intuitive care into each of his designs. As he likes to say, “This is our art, and flowers are the medium.”

Pick out the perfect Mother’s Day arrangement and place your order online. Volanni makes deliveries throughout the DMV. The deliveries can go out Friday, Saturday and Sunday (May 8th-10th).

Mother’s Day is approaching fast on May 10th and flower availability is limited, so get your order in!


Trees

A reader writes:

“At base of the Klingle Valley Trail. An area with almost zero car traffic. Huge mature tree fell. The woman inside the car is incredibly lucky to be unhurt. Two feet and it would have been a different story. Car is totaled, whole front including windshield and good portion of roof is smashed. DCFD was on scene to cut away the tree trunk to get her out.

These recent storms and extreme heat seem to be taking down more big trees than I can remember lately.”

More photos: (more…)


Announcement

Astro Jump of Metro DC now offers trackless train rentals for events across Washington, DC, Northern Virginia, and Maryland.

The trackless train is available for school events, festivals, corporate events, and private parties, and can operate on parking lots, roads, and other paved surfaces. The train includes four passenger cars that comfortably fit both children and adults, making it a versatile attraction for a wide range of event types.


Event

To celebrate DC native Haili Blassingame’s debut novel, THEY ALL FALL IN LOVE AT THE END, Lost City Books is throwing a launch party themed around messy love stories. Haili, and a crew of writers she has assembled, will read excerpts from their work, but there will also be audience participation in the form of anonymously submitting messy dating stories. It’s going to be a night of laughter, of gasps, of books, of great company. Refreshments will be available. We can’t wait to see you there!


Bars


1539 7th Street, NW

“Dear PoPville,

According to folks at The Passenger in Shaw, this weekend was them + Qui Qui’s (“Bringing the Authentic flavors of Puerto Rico to the Nation’s Capital.“) last night because someone bought out the building 😭 the new owners want to turn it into a tavern but nobody has been told anything. We’re devastated 😭”

On google Qui Qui is currently listed as temporarily closed: (more…)


Announcement

In a city where everyone seems to be moving at a hundred miles an hour, finding a moment of calm can feel like a luxury. At Luxie Spa, tucked into the heart of Capitol Hill, that luxury is intentional.

Luxie Spa has become one of D.C.’s most talked-about destinations for those who want more than a routine beauty appointment. Combining high-end technique with a personalized touch — creates an experience that feels both indulgent and deeply restorative.