photo by H St Weather Geek
Hello PoPville, please enjoy this beautiful week like it’s your last because the mosquitoes are about to come at us with a vengeance like we’ve never known. Well probably exactly like last year.
NOW RELEASE THE BATS!! (and take photos and send them to me if you see any bats, obviously.)
photos courtesy GAIA
From a press release:
“GAIA Supperclub, an exciting new restaurant experience fusing fine dining with world-class entertainment, is now open at 1025 Vermont Avenue NW in downtown Washington, D.C.
Check out the GAIA_dinner menu (PDF)
Inspired by iconic dining and nightlife experiences in Mykonos, Dubai, and Saint-Tropez, GAIA reimagines the supper club for a D.C. audience with world-class culinary offerings, live entertainment, and a transportive atmosphere that blurs the line between dinner and nightlife. GAIA is an inventive restaurant and lounge that invites guests to have an exquisite feast while being entertained by musicians, dancers, DJs, and more. (more…)
9th and H Street, NW
Thanks to Noa for sending the Stefano Ricci news from “city center at 9th and H”
“Stefano Ricci
Redefining luxury since 1972.
Explore the world to explore ourselves.”
Stay tuned.
Expect more from your wine club. For just $75, we give you three bottles each month of the hard-to-find wines poured at the coolest restaurants in the country, not excess production jug wine with a custom label slapped on. We’ve been named the best wine club in America, and we’re right in your backyard.
“We Buy Teslas!”
Amazing. Really and truly incredible. I feel like at any minute I’m gonna wake up and not remember a single thing from this wild fever dream that is our now…
Reach recognizes that literacy is the foundation of lifelong learning.
On May 7, 2026, we’re holding our annual Read to Rise event to celebrate the achievements of our teen tutors.
1150 17th Street, NW
Thanks to Noa and Jim for sending the Uchi signage: “This is a really big space for them. (more…)
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!
photo by CTB in DC
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“Visitors enjoy Jazz in the Garden in the National Gallery of Art Sculpture Garden. National Gallery of Art, Washington”
From the National Gallery of Art:
“DC’s favorite summer concert series is back! For more than 20 years, Jazz in the Garden has turned the National Gallery of Art Sculpture Garden into a stage, allowing visitors to cool down by the fountain and enjoy refreshments while taking in the sounds of acclaimed musicians amidst our renowned collection of outdoor sculpture. This year, the garden will come alive with free musical performances including jazz, Latin fusion, R&B, and more, every Friday from May 23 through July 11 (except for July 4).
The season kicks off with R&B fusion from the Lao Tizer Band on May 23. (more…)
Thanks to Greg for sending this sweet Silver Shadow II:
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Photo by Mr.TinMD
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“Dear PoPville,
On Saturday, April 12th around 6:45pm, I jumped on an electric CaBi in Bloomingdale to try to make it downtown for an event at 7pm. It started to lightly rain, no surprise for the spring weather we’ve been having. In a split second, I decided to dock the bike at the R & 8th Shaw-Howard metro station and take the Green line the rest of the way.
As I was struggling to properly dock the heavy e-bike and running late, (more…)
“Kish. She is 11 years old. We reside in Dupont.”
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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.