2309 18th Street, NW
Next up – Sinners and Saints . (more…)
LGBTQ
From an email:
“Dandelion Collective is a new space in Columbia Heights for LGBTQ healers and artists. We are excited to announce that we will be launching our first exhibition next Saturday, August 24th, with an opening reception from 2p-6p. (more…)
913 U Street, NW
Sad news from The Dirty Goose
“After 8 years, The Dirty Goose’s flight on U St will come to an end on Sunday, September 8th.” (more…)
2004 18th Street, NW
Thanks to all who’ve passed on the sad news from Duplex Diner:
“To our staff, patrons, community, and vendors:
On May 31st JAM Holdings, owners of Duplex Diner since 2014, were notified by our landlord that he was terminating our sub-lease effective July 31, 2024. We have come to an agreement to sell our assets to our general manager who will be creating a new concept in this location, but unfortunately, we must close effective immediately. (more…)
photo by angela n.
“Dear PoPville,
I’m writing to thank people who helped my partner and I on a bus when we were being harassed. In the moment, we didn’t get to thank them, but I was hoping this could reach them!
My partner and I got on the 90 bus at U & New Hampshire NW on Saturday June 9. (more…)
photo by Victoria Pickering
From MPD:
“On Saturday, June 8, 2024, motorists should take into consideration the following parking restrictions and street closures associated with the Capital Pride Parade and Block Party:
The Capital Pride Parade will assemble on 15th Street from Rhode Island Avenue to U Street, NW and proceed east on T Street, NW south on 14th Street, NW east on Pennsylvania Avenue, NW, where it will disband on 7th Street from Pennsylvania Avenue, NW to Independence Avenue, SW. The Capital Pride Block Party will take place on 17th Street from P Street to Riggs Place, NW.
Motorists looking to traverse Northwest and downtown DC may use U Street, Massachusetts Avenue, Independence Avenue, 17th Street, NW, and the 3rd Street Tunnel.
Please note, although vehicular traffic will not be able to cross 14th Street between U Street, NW and Independence Avenue, SW during the parade, residents will still be able to access their homes if they live east or west of 14th Street. If you live between 16th Street and 14th Street from U Street to Rhode Island Avenue, NW, please approach from 16th Street and officers will assist you getting home.
Residents and visitors needing to access the downtown corridor east of 14th Street, NW (City Center, Chinatown, and Capital One Arena) may enter from the east. These areas will experience intermittent traffic closures and motorists should expect delays.
The following streets will be posted as Emergency No Parking from Saturday, June 8, 2024 at 4:00 a.m. through Sunday, June 9, 2024 at 1:00 a.m.: (more…)
2007 14th Street, NW
The liquor license application for Crush Bar says:
“Request to add a Dance Floor to the existing Entertainment Endorsement inside the premises.”
Stay tuned.
photos courtesy Dandelion Collective DC
From a press release:
“Dandelion Collective DC proudly announces the grand opening of its shared office space, catering exclusively to LGBTQ and allied human services providers. Strategically situated on 14th Street, just a short stroll north from the Columbia Heights metro station, Dandelion Collective DC offers a vibrant and inclusive environment for practitioners to flourish. (more…)
2007 14th Street, NW at U Street
From a press release:
“Coming this April to 2007 14th Street NW, Crush introduces a unique bar experience that blends nostalgia with contemporary nightlife. This new venue, catering especially to the LGBTQ+ community, offers a cozy, inclusive space that reminisces about the times of record stores and basement hangouts with friends.
In its past life as a music store and radio supply shop, Crush transforms its legacy into a modern-day haven. (more…)
500 8th Street, SE via As You Are
“Dear PoPville,
Could you share the GoFundMe for As You Are. on Barracks Row? It’s such a unique and important community space and it would be a huge shame for DC to lose it.”
The fundraiser says:
“Hello Friends,
As You Are. (AYA) DC is in need of urgent support. (more…)