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Hirshhorn Sculpture Garden Opening Celebration Saturday!

By Prince Of Petworth

Huzzah!

“Opening Celebration:
Hirshhorn Sculpture Garden
October 31, 2026 | 10:00 am–4:00 pm

Join us as we celebrate the reopening of the Hirshhorn Sculpture Garden with a full weekend of art, creativity, and conversation. Be among the first to experience Hiroshi Sugimoto’s revitalized Garden, with 60 artworks on view throughout the reimagined space, as well as the inaugural West Lawn exhibition Yoshitomo Nara: Sentinels of Stillness!

Throughout the day, visitors of all ages can enjoy art-making activities inspired by the Sculpture Garden, including creating mini–sculpture gardens, air-dry clay sculptures, button making, sidewalk chalk art, and adding wishes for the future of the Garden to the Art School Wishing Tree. Visitors can also explore on their own with a Sculpture Garden scavenger hunt, relax in a reading and sketching corner, strike a pose at our photo station, and hear pop-up talks from select artists whose work is featured in the Garden.

Whether you’re revisiting this favorite space or discovering it for the first time, this free community celebration offers something for everyone while honoring the Sculpture Garden’s legacy as a place for creativity and community.

Free. All ages welcome.

SCHEDULED ACTIVITIES (more…)

It was an, unexpected by most, Air Force One Flyover!!

By Prince Of Petworth

“Air Force One doing so low to the ground near 14th & U?”

Thanks to all who sent the latest flyover insanity, if you weren’t expecting it! Most messages came in around 5:45/5:50pm (Thursday):

“air force one just flew really low over dupont area, low like landing low”

“Has anyone said anything about Air Force one doing loops around the city, very low, banking.
I’ve never seen anything like it”

AlertDC had sent a message with little warning:

“The U.S. Military will conduct an Aircraft Flyover in the NCR over the National Mall area today over the next hour.”

More wild photos: (more…)

NYC’s 260 Sample Sale “plans to host its first Washington, DC sale in mid-November”

By Prince Of Petworth

coming to 3307 M Street, NW

From a press release:

“260 Sample Sale, a brand born in New York City and beloved by fashion fans, announced today it will make its D.C. debut on Georgetown’s famed retail corridor M Street next month. 260 Sample Sale signed a lease for 3307 M St NW, Washington, DC 20007 with EastBanc, Inc. and Acadia Realty Trust, co-owners of the Georgetown Portfolio, and plans to host its first sale in mid-November. Harper Sigman of H&R Retail represented 260 Sample Sale in the deal and has been advising the brand on its expansion into the Washington, D.C. market.

Founded over 30 years ago, 260 Sample Sale has built a cult following by hosting exclusive sample sale events for lovers of luxury. (more…)

“Lime Offering Free Rides to and from Polling Place for Early Voting and Election Day”

By Prince Of Petworth

From Lime:

“Lime, a leading global shared electric vehicle company, is bringing back its popular Lime to the Polls program in Washington DC for the 2026 midterm elections. Lime to the Polls has been a staple of LIme’s service in the District for years, making it easier for residents to participate in democracy. This year the program will help voters participate in the 2026 elections by offering two free 30-minute rides on Lime vehicles starting October 24, through Election Day on November 3. Through Lime to the Polls, riders in participating Lime-served communities can use promo code VOTE26 from October 24 through November 3, 2026 to help get to and from their polling place, early voting site, or ballot drop box, where applicable. (more…)

17th Street High Heel Race is Tonight! Get your 39¢ Beers & Absolut Half & Halfs starting at 3pm at Duke’s!!

By Prince Of Petworth

photo by Ted Eytan

From Duke’s Grocery (1513 17th Street, NW):

“39¢ BEERS & ABSOLUT HALF & HALFs tonight from 3-5PM and again from 10PM-midnight at Duke’s Grocery Dupont in celebration of the 39th Annual 17th Street High Heel Race! 👠🍻

Stop by for some pre-race fun, then come back later to keep the party going. See you tonight! 🌈”

From the Mayor’s Office:

“On Tuesday, October 27, Mayor Muriel Bowser and the Mayor’s Office of LGBTQ Affairs will welcome residents, visitors, and LGBTQIA+ community members to the 39th Annual 17th Street High Heel Race, one of the city’s most beloved LGBTQIA+ traditions.

Festivities will begin at 6:00 p.m. on 17th Street NW near Dupont Circle. Check-in will begin at 5:00 p.m., followed by performances from 6:00–8:40 p.m. Attendees can join the annual costume contest at 8:00 p.m., leading up to the race start at 9:00 p.m. The race will feature costumed drag performers and community members, local entertainment, and thousands of spectators. (more…)

Stellar Sandwich News – A. Litteri now partnering with Bread Alley!!

By Prince Of Petworth

EXCITING News from A. Litteri (517 Morse Street, NE) over the weekend:

“We’re so proud to announce our new partnership with Bread Alley. They created a new recipe just for us and we couldn’t be more excited. Fresh-baked hard rolls for subs and Italian loaves to take home are now available seven days a week.” (more…)

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