1st and L Street, NE
Thanks to Chelsea for sending these great shots from NoMa Monday morning: (more…)
signs of spring
1811 Columbia Road, NW photo by Scott Suchman
From an email:
“Perry’s, the 30+ year-old Japanese comfort food and sushi restaurant located in Adam’s Morgan, has officially opened its scenic rooftop bar for the season. Now through the end of summer, guests can enjoy happy hour specials on the rooftop’s bar Sunday through Thursday from 5pm to 7pm, and Fridays and Saturdays from 4pm to 7pm. The rooftop will offer dinner service in the coming weeks, weather permitting. (more…)
2435 N Street, NW
Thanks to Andrew for sending this beautiful sight: “Francis Pool is filled!”
The outdoor swimming pool season starts Memorial Day Weekend – Memorial Day 2026 is on Monday, May 25, 2026. Giddy up!!
See a list of all outdoor public pools below: (more…)
Please courtesy National Gallery of Art
From a press release:
“DC’s favorite summer concert series returns to the National Gallery of Art this summer with Jazz in the Garden: American Sounds. This season highlights both rising voices and celebrated performers whose work reflects the evolving landscape of American music. Kicking off May 22, the series spotlights artists from across the country performing across genres including indie soul-funk, alternative bluegrass, salsa, jazz, rhythm & blues, blues, Americana, and brass band music.
For over 20 years, (more…)
Thanks to Aaron for sending from Dupont Circle.
Tom asks: “any wagers for how many hours, days the water will be flowing?”
From DC Water:
“Starting March 23, DC Water will begin work that helps maintain more than 1,300 miles of water lines across the District. During this time, the disinfectant used in drinking water will temporarily switch from chloramine to chlorine through May 4. This switch helps support overall water quality throughout the year. (more…)
Checking in on the Cherry Blossoms, they’ve “reached the 4th of 6 stages on the path to Peak Bloom.”
From the National Park Service:
“ATTENTION EVERYONE! We have Peduncle Elongation. I repeat, Stage 4: Peduncle Elongation. The cherry blossoms have reached the 4th of 6 stages on the path to Peak Bloom.”
Peak Bloom has been predicted to arrive between March 29 – April 1. Given tomorrow’s 80+ degree day, I wouldn’t be surprised to see that date bumped up a day or two – stay tuned!!
“Holi Festival, India’s Festival of Colors, with colorful powder throwing, March 7 at Dupont Circle”
photo courtesy Dupont Circle BID
Saturday, March 7th:
“In collaboration with the Embassy of India, the Dupont Circle BID will be celebrating India’s most colorful holiday, the Holi Festival, on Saturday, March 7, 2026, from 12:00-4:00 p.m. in Dupont Circle park. Festivities begin with upbeat Indian music spun by DJ Pandu, followed by Indian cultural dancing on stage by renowned dance troupes including Studio Dhoom. Free to dance!”
From an email:
“India’s most colorful holiday, the Holi Festival, known as the Festival of Colors, which welcomes the season of spring, will be celebrated on Saturday March 7 at Dupont Circle Park from noon until 4 p.m. (more…)
79 Potomac Ave, SE
Back in January there was a bit of a fright as El Rey Navy Yard Abruptly Closed “For The Season”.
Thanks to Tim for passing on from El Rey Navy Yard:
“*Yawn* Ah. Good nap.
Gonna start getting warmed up to reopened. (more…)
1307 New Hampshire Ave, NW
Tomorrow is today and an excellent sign of spring from 1921biergarten:
“We’re back, baby!! 🌿🍻 We’ve missed sharing our garten with you! Join us (Today, March 5) from 4–8pm for opening day and kick off the season with us. (more…)