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Things to do in DC 🪴champagne in the snow, concerts, & caring for venus flytraps

Forwarded this email? Sign up to get things to do, eat, and know in your inbox every Wednesday. Things I'm Talking About I got wrapped up in Christmas time with the family and am a bit late this week 🫣 We're in the last stretch of the year! This is the time of year where I am thinking about my new year resolutions and goals. Here are some of mine: Get good enough at mosaics that I can make a mosaic of my dog that I'd want to hang up in the house Spend less time on my phone Redo my bathrooms...

Forwarded this email? Sign up to get things to do, eat, and know in your inbox every Wednesday. Thanksgiving groceries for Food for All DC People in DC are struggling to feed their families, and it's even harder during the holiday season. This weekend, I will be matching donations to Food for All DC, a charity that provides nutritious meals to homebound residents in DC. That means that your impact will be doubled--with a $75 donation, instead of feeding one family for a week, you'll provide...

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Forwarded this email? Sign up to get things to do, eat, and know in your inbox every Wednesday. Things I'm Talking About 40% of the posts that DC's Metropolitan Police Department instagram account have reposted are about holiday-themed bars in DC. I reached out to let them know after they reposted a reel of mine, but no response. Fun little easter egg. I'm trying to shop local for all of my gifts this year. Loyalty Books for gifts for nieces and nephews Big Bad Woof is where I get my...

Forwarded this email? Sign up to get things to do, eat, and know in your inbox every Wednesday. In This Issue 🤑 DC's top-grossing restaurants, visualized🎨 Mosaic classes roundup + Art & Wellness workshop + postcard making pop-up🍷 Sushi snack swap, holiday cocktail class & champagne history tasting🧑🍳 Thai-Italian pasta fusion, donut decorating & gingerbread movie night🐶 Paws & Pints dog party, Santa Paws at Hook Hall & ZooLights with friends Things I'm Talking About Soldier waiting for a bus...

Forwarded this email? Sign up to get things to do, eat, and know in your inbox every Wednesday. Things I'm Talking About It's Spotify Wrapped day, and I love seeing everyone's wrapped. Reply and let me know your top artists, albums, and songs, and I'll tell you my embarrassing #1. A few ice rinks are opening soon: Canal Park opens Friday (free skates to the first 150 skaters) Fort Dupont Ice Arena (indoor) opens Saturday, with free skates for DC residents National Building Museum is bringing...

Forwarded this email? Sign up to get things to do, eat, and know in your inbox every Wednesday. Things I'm Talking About Thank you to everyone who came out to volunteer with Food for All DC yesterday! We packed grocery bags for 100 homebound clients with Thanksgiving groceries. Thank you for your efforts! Thanksgiving is upon us, and while many are out of town, some of us enjoy the quietness of the city. This is a great weekend to play tourist. If you want the best stuffing you've ever had,...

Forwarded this email? Sign up to get things to do, eat, and know in your inbox every Wednesday. Sorry for the delay this week, life got in the way! 🦃 Thank you for everyone who came out to the tartare tasting at Ugly Duckling on Sunday, I had a blast trying all the food and chatting with everyone. Thanksgiving Volunteering at Food For All DC Join us for a volunteer shift at Food For All DC near Logan Circle on Tuesday (11/25) morning. Spend the morning helping to pack groceries for homebound...

Forwarded this email? Sign up to get things to do, eat, and know in your inbox every Wednesday. Thank you for being a premium member! 🤩 As part of your membership, you have the opportunity to sign up for exclusive events before everyone else, and I'm excited to announce the first discount for subscribers! Thanksgiving Volunteering at Food For All DC Join us for a volunteer shift at Food For All DC near Logan Circle next Tuesday (11/25) morning. Spend the morning helping to pack groceries for...

Forwarded this email? Sign up to get things to do, eat, and know in your inbox every Wednesday. In This Issue 🍽️ Streateries are about to get rarer🛸 Beware ads for drone shows in DC🍽️ Tartare tasting in Shaw & Levantine meat pies🧠 Astrology readings, sound healin, plant swap & morning dance party🧑🤝🧑 Community potluck, tree walk, cemetery history hunt & tenant rights Things I'm Talking About 🛸 I came across an ad for what seems like a fake a drone show in DC. I've heard that there's no FAA...

Forwarded this email? Sign up to get things to do, eat, and know in your inbox every Wednesday. Tartare, but make it art. On Sunday, November 16, Not Bored in DC and Ugly Duckling invite you to a culinary experience made for food lovers who crave something bold, unexpected, and beautifully prepared. Welcome to A Rare Taste where you’ll explore four unique tartare tastings, each one expertly paired with a drink that brings the whole flavor story to life. Expect ultra-fresh meat and seafood,...