2016 continues to depress us: The various beloved celebrity deaths. The soul-sucking, never-ending, national degradation of an election. The Nats. But this weather is really pushing me over the edge, for I am not okay with wearing sundresses and flip-flops in October. Armageddon can’t be far off now. Until then, how shall we ignore the inevitable? […]
The Nats begin the playoffs this weekend here at home and though I can’t claim to be a huge sports fan this still makes me so anxious. How shall we distract ourselves? Tonight at 5:30 commemorate the 400th anniversary of the passing of the Bard with a Jazz Funeral. Tulane University’s Liberty Brass Band performed […]
I have no idea how October got here so quickly. I am actually wondering if I slept through part of September in a modified Rip Van Winkle. Since life is rapidly flying by let’s carpe diem this weekend big time. Tonight, learn to brew your own kombucha with local fermenters Craft Kombucha in the Union […]
Happy Autumn! Pay no attention to the mosquitoes and muggy weather: It’s time to enjoy all the pumpkin spice, dammit! Tonight, East City Books host a fundraiser for local non-profit DC Diaper Bank. From 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., enjoy refreshments generously provided by a local restaurant while browsing the shop and learning more about the […]
Hey! It is last official weekend of summer according to the calendar. We already can’t wear white and soon the approaching Polar Vortexes (Vortexi??) will force us into hibernation. Get out there! [The plural is “vortices.” I totally had to look it up. –MHC] This afternoon stop by Maketto at 3:30 for a cupping (coffee tasting […]