It looks like another Pennsylvania Avenue dive bar is about to close. On Tuesday, the owners of 18th Amendment announced that after seven years the bar will be closing on Saturday, July 27th. The bar is a second home to New Orleans Saints, LSU Tigers and Georgia Bulldogs fans. It’s also where Marion Barry once […]
Somehow a game of Marco Polo or just dipping your toes in a pool makes the heat a little bit more bearable. Pools don’t exactly abound on Capitol Hill, but we do have a number of options. So, consider this your annual summer guide to Capitol Hill pools. The District’s Department Parks and Recreation has […]
I’m not going to talk about the heat. But, I will talk about how to avoid the outdoors this weekend. Tonight: Enjoy the sweet, cold air conditioning at the Atlas Performing Arts Center. Catch either Oscar Wilde’s Salome, the story of Herod’s daughter who had such a crush on John the Baptist, she asked for […]
My in-laws are visiting this weekend. After living here for 15 years, they’ve seen every tourist spot there is to see. So now, we wanna see the stuff (formerly) in your house. If you’re having a yard sale this weekend, tell us about it in the comment thread below. Happy hunting!
It’s hot and humid, air conditioning helps, but sometimes you need to ingest the cool to really feel comfortable. The Pretzel Bakery – that fine purveyor of salty warm baked treats on 15th Street SE – has wised up to the season and expanded their menu to offer some ways to cool your heals in […]