1776 K Street, NW
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From an email:
“Located on the corner of K Street NW within the new Tempo by Hilton Washington DC Downtown, Public Interest brings a modern brasserie experience to one of the most influential zip codes in the country. With its brass-accented interiors and beautiful city views, the restaurant offers the perfect backdrop for everything from morning coffee meetings to late-night cocktails.
From the PI Burger with Gruyère cheese, caramelized onions and fries to the Braised Lamb Shank with (more…)
1840 7th Street, NW
From an email:
“SWEAT DC is officially opening the doors to its brand new Shaw location — the 6th location — marking an exciting milestone for the growing community.
This is more than just a new gym opening. It represents (more…)
900 block of U Street, NW
Thanks to J. and D. for sending from Vermont and U Street, NW around 4:15pm yesterday (Thursday): (more…)
Join Folger Shakespeare Library’s early music ensemble-in-residence to travel back in time to 17th-century Venice.
Folger Consort launches their 50th season with “Monteverdi’s Legacy,” a program of virtuosic music.
In the 1600s, under the guidance of composer and choirmaster Claudio Monteverdi, Venice became the celebrated home of early opera and chamber music. Don’t miss the delights of madrigals, sonatas, operatic excerpts and more by Monteverdi, his students, and admirers. Performances are September 11-13. Tickets at folger.edu
And in less pleasant wildlife news, time to take our squashing boots out of the closet.
Thanks to Stephen for sending the heads up from Petworth: “The spotted lantern flies are back. You can see them on the top left stem as well. I killed close to 30 on this one plant.”
Release the yellow jackets!
I now find myself pining for the days of merely lamenting the return of mosquitoes…
Thanks to Rebecca for sending this fantastic photo: “Spotted this gorgeous fellow–a black-crowned night heron–in Georgetown.”
If you spot a hawk, any interesting wildlife or celebrity skateboarder Tony Hawk, and get a good photo please send in an email where you spotted them to [email protected]. Thanks! Hawks around Town is made possible by a generous grant from the Ben and Sylvia Gardner foundation.
The Triumph Trek at the Rio is the ultimate celebration of strength, recovery and hope — and everyone is invited.
On Sunday, September 20, from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m., Adventist HealthCare Rehabilitation and Adventist HealthCare Home Care Services will gather at Rio Lakefront in Gaithersburg for an untimed walk-or-wheel around the accessible lakeside path. This is not a race. Scooters, wheelchairs, walkers, strollers and every pace are welcome, and no one finishes last.
1155 21st Street, NW
Ed. Note: In an email to Row House West End asking for confirmation that 5/31 would be their last day they only replied asking me if I was a member, then did not reply again. So apparently they neither confirm nor deny…
Thanks to R. for sending: “looks like Row House West End is closing on May 31st. They’ve also taken all listings off ClassPass.” (more…)
photo by Jason Gooljar
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A reader reports from Petworth around 6pm (Thursday):
“Huge police response north of Sherman Circle… At least 10-12 shots fired. 2 kids shot.”
From AlertDC:
“Alert: MPD Units are investigating a Shooting in the 1300 block of Emerson Street, NW. (more…)
From an email:
“With the global phenomenon FIFA World Cup kicking off June 11 and continuing through July 19, soccer super-fans everywhere are in search of the iconic, hyper-collectible Panini FIFA 2026 Sticker Albums and Sticker Packs. Featuring dedicated sticker pages for every national team, the books and stickers will be the craze of this summer as fans snap up stickers for their favorite players.
Good news: (more…)
Thanks to M. for sending from a recent bus ride: “Hung out with this goober while I was on my way to the airport. (more…)
