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City Kids: Boogie Babes at Union Market

By Prince Of Petworth

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City Kids is written by Takoma, DC resident Caroline. Caroline previously wrote about the Playseum.

Every Wednesday, the toddler set takes over Union Market with fun music and dancing. When we checked it out, we saw Mr. Skip, a singer and guitar player. Other regular performers include children’s artists such as Baba Ras D (also of BloomBars Harambe!), Mr. Gabe, Uno Dos Tres con Andres, and Ukelele Phil and the Hula Kids. Mr. Skip played fun songs including “I’ve Been Working on the Railroad” and Elvis’s “Hound Dog”. Kids in attendance ranged in age from newborn to age 4. Some kids preferred to sit with their caregivers, while those who wanted were invited to come forward to dance. Seating was provided for the adults, but it seemed to run out, and people were scattered along the perimeter. The show wrapped up just as the market vendors were opening for lunch—perfect timing for us to grab a bite and clear out before our nap time and the lunch rush.

Where: Union Market, 1309 5th St NE. Walk from NoMA-Gallaudet Metro, or park on the street.
When: Wednesdays, 10:30 a.m. (visit the Boogie Babes site for information on Thursday and Friday shows at Eastern Market and the ATLAS Performing Arts Center).
Cost: $5 per child, siblings under 6 months free.
More info: here

District Fishwife Applies for Liquor License in Union Market

By Prince Of Petworth

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1309 5th Street, NE

Yesterday we learned Union Market was continuing their outdoor drive-in movie series and today comes more good news. District Fishwife applies for a liquor license:

“Retail Fish and Shellfish Market with prepared foods for consumption within the market menu items such as fish & chips, fried calamari and seafood salad. Seating capacity 25 and total load occupancy of 50. Summer garden 50 seats.”

Union Market Continuing Outdoor “Drive-In” Movie Series – Have a Look at the Line Up

By Prince Of Petworth

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1309 5th Street, NE

From a press release:

“This summer Union Market hosted Washington D.C.’s first drive-in movie experience on Friday evenings. The fall films will be tied to a particular theme and shown on Union Market’s 3-story wall. A variety of Union Market vendors will also participate, serving food, drinks and fun snacks.

The Union Market Drive-In is free to attend. There will be a secured picnic area on the parking lot for bikers and walkers. The Union Market Roadie will run a free shuttle between Union Market and the NoMa Metro Station for Drive-In attendees.

The schedule for the Union Market Drive-In Encore Series is as follows (more…)

Snallygaster Beer Festival at Union Market this Year Sat. Oct. 19th “will tap 200 unique beers”

By Prince Of Petworth

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From a press release:

“In exactly one month, the team behind acclaimed beer destinations such as Birch & Barley, ChurchKey, Rustico and Bluejacket will host their second annual craft beer festival, Snallygaster. Named for the fearsome and mythical dragon-like beast said to terrorize the region at the turn of the century, this year’s festival will feature an even more expansive and stylistically far-reaching list of no less than 200 artisanal craft beers all handpicked by famed Beer Director Greg Engert. This year, Snallygaster is going to be held at Union Market (located at 1309 5th Street NE) on Saturday, October 19 from 1 to 6 PM. It is an event to benefit Arcadia Center for Sustainable Food & Agriculture.

This year, Snallygaster will tap 200 unique beers on the grounds of Union Market. Beer director Greg Engert has been busy sourcing an unbelievable array of craft ales and lagers for the festival all of which will be revealed leading up to the event.

The highlights include:

§ Over 75 different seasonal selections like Oktoberfests, Pumpkin Ales and Fresh-Hop Harvest brews
§ 16 singular rubber-clad gravity kegs sourced from Franconia, Germany; the largest one-time collection ever assembled for our region
§ 6 distinct wood-clad gravity kegs serving German & Austrian specialties, including one five-foot tall 90-liter wood-clad gravity keg making its regional debut
§ No fewer than 10 authentic cask ales, featuring classic selections, as well as, cask debuts from both established and new British & American producers
§ An ever-growing list of crazy scarce drafts from across the USA and beyond
§ The DC debut of rare brews from a number of new local brewers
§ At least 25 kegs and casks never before seen in the District (more…)

Crafty Bastards Arts & Crafts Fair Returning to Union Market Sept. 28th and 29th – Entry Fee of $5 in advance or $10 at the Door

By Prince Of Petworth

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Photo by PoPville flickr user afagen

Last year Crafty Bastard moved to Union Market after 7 years in Adams Morgan. They’re returning to Union Market this year on Sept 28th and 29th.

From a press release:

“We’re thrilled to announce that this year, in addition to the more than 140 talented vendors who will be featured, attendees can enjoy local food truck fare, a selection of craft brews at the New Belgium Beer Garden, and attractions for every age at the Crafty Clubhouse Tent (stroller parking included)!

This year’s carefully-selected roster of independent artisans will be selling everything from clothing, jewelry and home goods to fine art and toys. There’s a one-of-a-kind find for everyone at Crafty Bastards – and this unique shopping experience is here for two days only!

Tickets are on sale now. Day passes can be purchased in advance for $5, or $10 at the door. Kids under 10 are free!

WHAT: Crafty Bastards Arts & Crafts Fair
WHEN: Saturday, September 28th and Sunday, September 29th
10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m
WHERE: Union Market
1309 5th St NE”

More Union Market News – Seafood Market and Cafe, District Fishwife, and new “chef driven” Restaurant Coming Soon

By Prince Of Petworth

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1309 5th Street, NE

Earlier in the week we learned that RIS would be opening a stall in mid-November and it:

“will feature a larder of staples for any chef or home cook: stocks, sauces, soups, prepared foods and baked goods, along with daily offerings of “Ris Bowls” – hot stews, creative salads and nutritious children’s foods.”

The Washington Post also reports that and a new seafood market and cafe called the District Fishwife will be opening in November:

“the District Fishwife, a 440-square-foot seafood market and cafe that will deal in sustainable fish. Lewis is expected to sell locally sourced products — rockfish, blue crabs, oysters — while working with distributors and wholesalers to find sustainably caught tuna, wild salmon and sustainably farmed barramundi. She also wants to push small, oily fish.”

And on top of that a liquor license application was recently posted for a new restaurant:

“A chef driven,, farm to table, full service restaurant serving local, fresh and seasonal inspired food. Total Occupancy Load #199, number of Seats #120, Summer Garden seating- joint use in common area. Including Entertainment Endorsement, Live and Recorded music and jazz.”

LOOK – WORN Magazine

By Matt Dunn


Leslie 12 © Joshua Yospyn 2010

Worn Magazine is DC based print magazine about DC’s fashion, art and style.  From Worn Magazine’s mission statement:

Worn Magazine is a DC born publication intended to bring greater awareness of DC fashion and art to the District and the nation.  It is our mission to advocate the importance of style and art in the community by producing a printed hardcopy magazine that encourages readers to use both as a means of creativity and self-expression.  We believe these mediums have the ability to showcase what people have in common, rather than what divides them.  By partnering with local artists and promoting local businesses, we strive to make DC a more style- and art-conscious city with a wider acceptance of various forms of personal creativity.

The photo above, from DC photographer Josh Yospyn, was taken at the Union Market in NE DC.

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