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Forest Hills

Tickets available here.

From Hillwood:

“On August 5, Hillwood comes to life in our extended hours program! Join us for a summer evening featuring art, live music, art-making, and more.

See the exhibition Interwoven: A Tradition in Textiles to discover beautiful and extraordinary works of textile art. Engage with the exhibition’s curator. Listen to high-energy live performances by The JoGo Project, led by saxophonist Elijah Jamal Balbed, as they perform an award-winning blend of jazz and DC’s own go-go music. Create your own no-sew embroidery collage inspired by the textiles in the exhibition. Enjoy the rare opportunity to self-guide through the mansion, greenhouse, and gardens in the evening light. Try delicious drinks and food specials (for purchase) at Merriweather Café.

This event will take place rain or shine!

PROGRAM TIMELINE (more…)


Sponsored

This article is sponsored by RLAH @properties.

3628 New Hampshire Ave NW
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  • Fully renovated open kitchen (2021)
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  • Mudroom connecting the home to the backyard
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  • Updated electrical, plumbing, HVAC, and major systems throughout 
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  • Foxhall Village, steps to Georgetown University Hospital

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Event

Celebrate summer at the “Summer Dreams” Block Party on August 14 from 4-9 pm at Dreaming Out Loud’s Marion Barry Market and Cafe in Anacostia. Shop from a variety of local vendors, enjoy live music and entertainment, sample delicious treats, and snag plenty of freebies.

The event also features fun crafts and activities for all ages–perfect for making memories with friends and neighbors. Don’t miss this chance to support DC’s vibrant small businesses and experience the best of Anacostia’s community spirit.


H Street NE

14th and Maryland Ave, NE

“Dear PoPville,

The Zip Cars do not live on 14th street any more, they moved them to G street (behind the Chik fil a) because there is (thankfully) now a bike lane in that spot.

This is a fairly old change at this point and since it’s not physically possible anymore to park in the exact spot where they used to go without at least grazing a bendy-straw, you might think this is self explanatory. (more…)


Columbia Heights

11th and Lamont Street, NW

“Dear PoPville,

Wild story, short!! We were sitting on the Wonderland Ballroom patio and saw most of this unfold. The sedan hit a delivery driver on a moped. Two neighbors told us the delivery driver then jumped through the car window into the back seat, where he fought with and appeared to choke the driver. (more…)