1529 16th Street, NW
From a press release:
“Marking seventy years since the Allied victory over the Nazis, the Washington DCJCC (1529 16th Street NW) will be hosting a series of film screenings on Sunday, August 16. The critically acclaimed series, which includes four gripping films set around the Second World War, is a product of BBC Worldwide North America and each motion picture is based on a true story. (more…)
@wowindc tweets us just before 1pm:
“DC peeps, @GoodHumor truck is by Reagan bldg off PennAve. Truck 2 left, line all the way 2 right. cc @PoPville”
Photo courtesy Bike Rike
It’s that time of the month:
“The Bike Rack in partnership with Peregerine Espresso is offering Free HOT and ICED coffee for bicycle commuters Wednesday morning, July 22nd from 7:30 am until approximately 9:30 am. We will be at the corner of 14th and Q, NW handing out free cups of coffee as you make your way into work or wherever you are headed. Bring your own travel mug or grab one of our cups. Look for our banner, stop by and have a cup of joe on us!”
Photo courtesy Ice Cream Jubilee
From an email:
“Ice Cream Jubilee is celebrating its first year anniversary on July 12, 2015 with new, limited time only menu additions.
Free Happy Birthday Mini-Cones – From 11:30 am to 2:00 pm on Sunday, June 12, Ice Cream Jubilee will be giving away free mini-cones from our ice cream cart at 301 Water Street, SE by Yards Park. Anyone who visits Ice Cream Jubilee before 2:00pm and says “Happy Birthday!” will receive a 3″ mini cone.“
From an email:
“We’re launching a public lottery to give away 1,000 free tickets to Landmark Music Festival for the National Mall! The lottery site will go live today at 9:00 a.m. EST and stay open until 5:00 p.m. EST May 27. That evening, 500 names will be randomly drawn to receive a pair of two general admission tickets and all entrants will be notified of the results by e-mail the following day.
The lottery will take place in part over Memorial Day weekend, a particularly poignant time to remember the brave men and women whose sacrifices to ensure our freedoms are forever honored on the National Mall.
The first-of-its-kind Landmark Music Festival will raise awareness and support for the Trust for the National Mall’s work to restore, improve and preserve America’s Front Yard for generations to come. And as you may have heard, the two-day festival will feature headliners Drake, The Strokes and alt-J among a line-up of more than 40 performers coming together to give voice to our nation’s most beloved park.”
They couldn’ta picked a better day.
“Join us for free cone day
MAY 12
4:00 – 8:00 PM
Stop by any participating store and get one free kiddie size ice cream in either a cup, sugar cone, or cake cone.
DC Locations:
Chinatown location @ 703 7th Street, NW (next to Verizon Center)
Georgetown location @ 3120 M Street, NW
Union Station location @ 50 Massachusetts Avenue, NE (Lower Level Food Court)
MD Location:
Bethesda location @ 7237 Woodmont Avenue (next to Landmark Bethesda Row Cinema)
VA Location:
Pentagon City Mall @ 1100 South Hayes Street (Lower Level Food Court)”
A reader tweets us just after 11:30:
“long line forming outside veloce for the free pizza”
1828 L Street, NW
1333 New Hampshire Avenue, NW
From a press release:
“Pizza Studio, the leader in the emerging fast casual pizza category, will open its doors to the public on Thursday, April 23 in Dupont Circle at 1333 New Hampshire Avenue NW. In celebration of Metropolitan Washington’s first location, co-founders Samit Varma and Ron Biskin will be giving away free pizza to customers during limited hours from 11-2pm and 5-8pm on April 23.
On April 23, customers can design an 11-inch pizza of their choice, using any of the restaurant’s unique artisanal crusts, specialty sauces, freshly grated, shaved and crumbled cheeses, and an array of seasonings. Toppings for the light and crispy pizzas include over 35 high quality ingredients ranging from nitrate-free pepperoni, spicy pork sausage, sweet chicken sausage, smoked ham, and an assortment of fresh and roasted vegetables.
Pizza Studio will be open from 11am to 11pm Sunday through Thursday, and until 2am on Friday and Saturday. The restaurant’s signature “starving artists’ wall” will feature works of art created by locals from Washington Project for the Arts, all of which are consigned from the artists and available for purchase.”
Thanks to a reader for sending – I needed this today.
From Craigslist:
“This ottoman has character. Just look at it. Charisma even. in its day it was the best ottoman ever. Then you have kids who turn in to teens and they destroy everything in your house and your soul. They broke the ottoman but only the top. He cracked a little under the pressure. I tried to fix him. I used bungee cords #dontjudge. It works. Some people who you gave life to make fun of the ottoman now and call it names. Then they have friends that come over and laugh at the ottoman and its inability to be a true ottoman. He doesn’t deserve this! Please take him. Fix him if you can. Just don’t let the millennial tease him any more.
I’m keeping the bungees though they cost me $3.98.”
701 8th Street, NW
From a press release:
“Jetties, the Nantucket-inspired sandwich, soup and salad staple of the DC area, is opening in Penn Quarter on April 16. As part of the official grand opening celebration, the first 100 people through the door will receive a free Nobadeer, the restaurant’s signature creation and frequent resident on DC Best Sandwiches lists. The roasted turkey, stuffing, and cranberry sauce on sourdough delight will bring a taste of Thanksgiving in April. Doors open at 11:00am, limit one per person.
Hours of Operation: 11am-8pm“