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6th Annual Funk Parade “Keeps The Funk Alive” Under New Management

6th Annual Funk Parade “Keeps The Funk Alive” Under New Management

3 years ago by Kate MichaelAround Town

Funk Parade, DC’s one-of-a-kind day fair/parade/music festival, returned on May 11, 2019 to “Keep The Funk Alive.” Making music throughout the U Street neighborhood from early afternoon to late into the evening at over 15 venues, this year’s Funk Parade fell under new management (The… Read More

Introducing District Distillery Co. — U Street’s Newest!

Introducing District Distillery Co. — U Street’s Newest!

6 years ago by Callie KemmerAround Town

District Distillery Co., opening August 26th, is the newest addition to the U Street bar scene.  DC’s first bar + kitchen + distillery, this place is is a world of its own that makes booze downstairs… and serves booze upstairs! District Distillery Co. is hoping… Read More

New ‘Service Bar’ Set to Open on U Street This Summer

New ‘Service Bar’ Set to Open on U Street This Summer

6 years ago by Kate MichaelAround Town

Looking for a new hangout in the U Street corridor? Veterans of the DC bar and restaurant scene Chad Spangler, Glendon Hartley and Chris Willoughby (at right) are excited to introduce Service Bar DC this August at 926-928 U Street NW. The concept of “service bar” is well known in the… Read More

A Sneak Peek of SweatBox

A Sneak Peek of SweatBox

6 years ago by Selma KhenissiAround Town

It is easy for exercise to get boring fast, even if the routines seem enjoyable at first. That is because more often than not, exercise routines become stale. However, this can change. At Vida U Street, members of the media had the chance to catch… Read More

U Street’s Newest Watering Hole: Quarter & Glory

U Street’s Newest Watering Hole: Quarter & Glory

7 years ago by Staff WriterAround Town

Quarter+Glory — and American cocktail bar — opened today in the U Street corridor. The bar is a modern take on the classic American watering hole of past generations… and boasts 25 specialty cocktails, including cocktails on tap and a selection of boilermakers, as well… Read More

The Gibson Unveils its Summer Cocktail Menu

The Gibson Unveils its Summer Cocktail Menu

7 years ago by Selma KhenissiAround Town

In the Prohibition era, speakeasies were a necessity. But now, they’re a novelty to indulge in. In the U Street neighborhood, there resides right next to Marvin restaurant a 21st century speakeasy. The Gibson is only marked by a 2009 address number, but if you’re… Read More

This Parade is Permitted to Get Funky on U Street (For the 1st Time in 17 Years!)

This Parade is Permitted to Get Funky on U Street (For the 1st Time in 17 Years!)

7 years ago by Kate MichaelAround Town

For as long as anyone can remember — for the last 17 years at least — DC wouldn’t allow U Street NW to be closed for a public event.  Well, this week, DC is refreshing its memory, and this policy reversal has many DCers asking ‘What… Read More

Listen Local First Introduces First ‘Funk Parade’

Listen Local First Introduces First ‘Funk Parade’

9 years ago by Kate MichaelAround Town

“Last year I struggled to figure out how to balance working full time and keeping Listen Local First (LLF) alive and relevant as a tool to help promote, grow and build new relationships for local artists,” shared Founder of LLF, a locally focused music initiative, Chris… Read More

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all-day Let’s Skate DC at The Wharf @ Transit Pier at the Wharf
Let’s Skate DC at The Wharf @ Transit Pier at the Wharf
Aug 14 – Aug 15 all-day
Let’s Skate DC at The Wharf Date: Second weekends of June, July and August Time: ●      Saturdays: 10 AM – 2PM and 7 PM – 10 PM ●      Sundays: 3 PM – 7 PM Cost: FREE. Skate rentals are $10 and… Read More
Aug
16
Tue
7:30 AM Free Yoga Class at The Yards @ The Yards Sundeck
Free Yoga Class at The Yards @ The Yards Sundeck
Aug 16 @ 7:30 AM – 8:30 AM
The Yards is inviting guests to start their mornings with free yoga classes, every Tuesday in August! Led by yoga and meditation instructor, Calm with Carlyn, these summer morning sessions will be sure to add balance to your routine all month long. There’s no better… Read More
6:00 PM Yoga at The Wharf @ Transit Pier at the Wharf
Yoga at The Wharf @ Transit Pier at the Wharf
Aug 16 @ 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Yoga at The Wharf Dates: Every Tuesday and Sunday in June, July and August Time: Tuesdays 6 PM and Sundays 9 AM Cost: $15. Register here. Details: Unwind with an hour-long vinyasa outdoor yoga session every Tuesday night and Sunday morning on Transit Pier at… Read More
Aug
17
Wed
7:00 PM Rock the Clock Wharf Series @ Transit Pier at the Wharf
Rock the Clock Wharf Series @ Transit Pier at the Wharf
Aug 17 @ 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Rock the Dock at The Wharf Concert Series Dates: Every Wednesday in June, July and August Time: 7 PM – 9 PM Cost: FREE Details: Kick back on Transit Pier every Wednesday evening for free concerts from local favorites, presented by Pacifico. With R&B, Americana,… Read More
Aug
18
Thu
4:00 PM Dog Days of Summer Fundraiser @ Harvey's
Dog Days of Summer Fundraiser @ Harvey's
Aug 18 @ 4:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Chef/Owner Thomas Harvey is pleased to announce his restaurant is celebrating the noble canine with a Dog Days of Summer event on Thursday, August 18, from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m., to benefit Fall Church, Virginia’s Lost Dog & Cat Rescue Foundation. The public is… Read More
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