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Laissez Bon Temps Roulez
Looking for a place to “Let the good times roll” in our neighborhood? Be sure to stop by either Central or Acadiana for drink and menu specials on Fat Tuesday, February 21. Central (1001 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW) is offering classic New Orleans cocktails all month, including the Sazerac, Absinthe Suisesse, and Hurricane, as well as […]
History on Foot: 7th Street Shopping
I was driving down 7th Street the other day and noticed for the first time a series of old and modern signs for furniture stores. Curious to know more, I did some research to find out the significance of this apparent cluster. According to various sources, 7th Street was the commercial hub of the city […]
Just for Laughs
This Friday and Saturday at Riot Act Comedy Club (801 E Street NW) you can beat the winter doldrums with some belly laughs. Shows will feature films from previous DC Shorts Film Festivals and live, local comedy acts highlighting themes like Work Sucks, Family Dysfunction, Superheroes Sexual Adventures, Payback Is Hell and A Very DC […]
Year of the Dragon
Monday marked the beginning of the Chinese New Year. Following are a few ways you can celebrate the Year of the Dragon – considered to be the luckiest year in the zodiac. Chinese New Year Parade Sunday, January 29 @ 2 pm 6th and I Sts. NW and throughout Chinatown The Source (575 Pennsylvania Ave., […]