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Ommm
Help celebrate DC Yoga Week (May 13-20) by bringing your mat down to the Mall on Saturday (15th St. and Independence Ave., NW, near the Washington Monument) for a free yoga class led by some of the area’s best teachers. Events start at 1:30pm, with the main class beginning at 3pm. For more information about [...]
Footloose
This week, the Kennedy Center is sponsoring Look Both Ways: Street Arts Across America with events around the city and at the Kennedy Center. Be sure to check out the acts slated for Friday, May 11, starting at 8pm at the Old Post Office Pavilion (1100 Pennsylvania Ave., NW). Of particular interest to me, Bandaloop’s Bound(less), [...]
Do Something
A smattering of events in our neighborhood this weekend that might give you that much-needed change of pace. PLAY April 28 As part of Theatre Week, April 23-29, there are several kid-focused events aimed at introducing young minds to the art and wonder of the stage. Playtime Events: National Theatre (1321 Pennsylvania Ave., NW) [...]
Foodie Feasts
A few foodie events around the ‘hood this weekend: Friday, April 20 America Eats Tavern (405 8th St. NW) New Belgium Beer Event – John Gartner from New Belgium Brewing Company, creators of one of my favorites, Fat Tire, will be on hand for an extended happy hour featuring the usual $1 oysters plus special [...]
Festival Fun
This Saturday, there will be two opportunities to enjoy the Cherry Blossom Festival in our neighborhood. Cherry Blossom Festival Parade 10am-12pm Constitution Ave., between 7th and 17th Sts. NW Japanese Street Festival 11am-6pm 12th St. and Pennsylvania Ave., NW If you’re more in the mood for some indoor fun, then the DC FilmFest starts [...]
Celebrating Easter and Passover
Looking for places to celebrate Easter or Passover this weekend? Check out the following restaurants featuring menu specials. Easter Menu Specials 701 (701 Pennsylvania Ave., NW) Cedar (822 E St., NW) CoCo Sala (929 F St., NW) Cure (10th and H Sts., NW) Rosa Mexicano (575 7th St., NW) Bibiana (1100 New York Ave., NW) [...]
Foodie Radar
Here are a few things on my foodie radar right now: RAMMY Awards Nominees for the RAMMYs were announced this week and several of our neighborhood favorites are in the running. Fine Dining Restaurant of the Year The Ashby Inn & Restaurant Bourbon Steak Marcel’s The Oval Room Rasika Upscale Casual [...]
Spring is Here
Spring is officially here and with the beautiful, warm weather comes an abundance of great things to do in the neighborhood. Here are just a few I’m tracking: Penn Quarter Farmer’s Market Opens (8th and E St. NW) Thursday, March 22 @ 3 pm FRESHFARM Markets returns to Penn Quarter offering the best local, seasonal [...]
Hallelujah Hash Browns
I happened to stumble upon the Gospel Brunch at The Hamilton (600 14th St. NW) this past weekend. From the music to the classic brunch buffet with several Southern style additions, and a complimentary mimosa or bloody mary, it’s got something for everyone. Hamilton Gospel Brunch Sundays $25 Buffet 10am – 11:30am and 12:30pm – [...]
Spies Like Us
Have you ever wondered what it would be like to be a spy? This week, there are some unique opportunities to learn more about the role of our intelligence agencies in history and current affairs. Wednesday, March 7 @ 12pm William G. McGowan Theater , National Archives (700 Pennsylvania Ave., NW) Discussion and book signing by Douglas Waller, [...]
