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“DC’s favorite summer concert series is back!”

Published April 8, 2024 at 10:05AM

From the National Gallery of Art:

“DC’s favorite summer concert series is back! Our Sculpture Garden turns 25 this summer and comes alive with musical performances. They will include jazz, Afro-Latin fusion, and more. Concerts will run on Fridays from May 31 through August 9, with a break on July 5.

The season kicks off with Grammy-nominated Nathan and the Zydeco Cha Chas on May 31. Other highlights include a Juneteenth celebration concert with the Muneer Nasser Quintet on June 21, Caribbean steelpan from Josanne Francis on June 28, and contemporary jazz from saxophonist Brent Birckhead on July 26.

To give everyone an equal chance of attending, we’ll once again offer registration through a lottery. (more…)

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“DC Public Library to Close April 12 for Staff Development”

By Prince Of Petworth

Published April 8, 2024 at 9:05AM

photo by brunofish

From DCPL:

“On Friday, April 12, all DC Public Library locations will be closed for staff development. Regular Library hours will resume on Saturday, April 13.”

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About those fireworks you may see later tonight – it’s for Petalpalooza

By Prince Of Petworth

Published April 6, 2024 at 12:55PM | Updated April 8, 2024 at 2:29PM

photo by angela n.

From AlertDC:

“Please be aware a fireworks display will take place tonight, April 6, at 8:30pm in the Washington Channel around Yards Park. DC Fire and EMS has licensed this pyrotechnic display and fire inspectors will be on the scene. There is no cause for alarm.”

Here are the Street Closures/No Parking for Saturday’s Petalpalooza

By Prince Of Petworth

Published April 5, 2024 at 10:05AM

photo by Diane Krauthamer

From AlertDC:

“On Saturday, April 6, 2024, the National Cherry Blossom Festival Petalpalooza will take place in the District of Columbia. In conjunction with this event, there will be parking restrictions and street closures that motorists should take into consideration: (more…)

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STOP THE PRESSES

By Prince Of Petworth

Published April 3, 2024 at 1:15PM

Thanks to Matt for sending this masterpiece from SakuSaku (4200 Wisconsin Ave, NW). And that’s not all: (more…)

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“hands-down the best lunch deal in DC”

By Prince Of Petworth

Published April 3, 2024 at 12:45PM

“Dear PoPville,

Wanted to share what in my humble opinion is hands-down the best lunch deal in DC: Taco Tuesday at Ruben’s in Dupont. All tacos are $1.99, and they don’t skimp on the fillings. (more…)

About all that rain

By Prince Of Petworth

Published April 3, 2024 at 11:35AM

Thanks to Amber for sharing: “lots of flooding in Rock Creek… avoid for now.”

Not in Rock Creek but AlertDC warns:

“DDOT reports high standing water in the westbound lanes of the 800-900 blocks of Pennsylvania Avenue, NW, between 7th and 9th Streets. Only the left lane is passable. Please take caution and use alternate routes.”

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Heads Up: TWO Flyovers Today over Arlington National Cemetery

By Prince Of Petworth

Published April 3, 2024 at 9:05AM

photo by Eric P.

From AlertDC:

“The US Military will be conducting a flyover at Arlington National Cemetery on Wednesday April 3, 2024, at 12:15PM.”

and (more…)

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“Warning PSA Union Market”

By Prince Of Petworth

Published April 2, 2024 at 1:05PM

“Dear PoPville,

Right near the Union Market area today (April 1st at around 5:30pm) I had just parked (alongside the road 5th st NE ..in front of the pink panther mural and I didn’t get out my car yet when I heard chatter nearby. I see two men, (more…)

“April National Museum of Women Nights tickets on sale tomorrow (Wed.) 10 a.m.”

By Prince Of Petworth

Published April 2, 2024 at 10:05AM

“Visitors enjoying the National Museum of Women in the Arts’ January NMWA Night. Photo by Derek Baker for NMWA”

From an email:

“Join the National Museum of Women in the Arts (NMWA) for our popular evening program series: NMWA Nights. This month, celebrate Earth Day with our community partner, SwapDC. Learn about SwapDC’s creative recycling events and how to upcycle your own clothing. Musical artist Neffy, NPR’s 2021 Tiny Desk Contest winner, will perform a set including her winning track “Wait Up,” a love song to Mother Nature.

Admission includes (more…)

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