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• Okayyyy the Petworth Pretty Kitties Cat Crawl is full steam ahead!
  • I'm working with the cats & their humans to create a map where you can learn more about each cat.
  • Humane Rescue Alliance will be there with their cat adoption van
  • I'm trying to get poster board signs printed but got back a quote for $40 each and well...if I can't find something cheaper (looking for suggestions!), might have to have people bring their own signs.
  • I am so excited that everyone is so excited about this and willing to have a little fun!!
• Rock Creek Park Golf will re-open May 1, with tee time bookings opening this Friday, April 24th.
• Every year, an anonymous woman named C compiles a list of outdoor movies. She shared her 2026 list.
• DC is paying out $9M to residents as a result of the Live Nation lawsuit.
• An important city development board lost quorum over a month ago, meaning that restaurants, housing projects, and other development that need BZA approval are stuck.
• The largest data center proposal in the world was blocked by Virginia Court of Appeals a few weeks ago. It's expected to go to VA Supreme Court.
• Last week I talked about confusing the GLOW festival and SPRUNG, two EDM festivals happening the same day in DC, and mentioned I thought there was another that I was forgetting about. It was Making Time with Fcukers and others this Saturday.

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This Week's Feature: Shewa Ethiopian Restaurant

"Shewa Ethiopian Restaurant. I always get the delux meat combo to share. Great price, amazing food, run by a single family I believe. It’s the first thing I want whenever I’m out of the city for a while. Absolutely worth going out of your way for." satchelpetty

Location: 1824 Benning Rd NE
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• 🖼️ The Smithsonian Craft Show brings together the country's best handmade American art, from stunning jewelry to custom furniture, all under one gorgeous roof at the National Building Museum. You'll find everything from ceramics to wearable art, plus it's a chance to meet the artists behind the work. Wednesday 4/22-4/26. $25+.
• 🤸 Root to Rise Yoga is an hour-long outdoor flow on an urban farm lawn surrounded by flowers, perfect for beginners or anyone wanting to unwind after work. Wednesday 4/22. $12.
• 🤝 Help sort through boxes of DC punk history at the MLK Library and make music history more discoverable for everyone. No experience needed, just bring your enthusiasm for organizing and maybe learn some cool punk trivia along the way. Wednesday 4/22. Free.
• 🤝 Get your hands dirty at this Earth Day cleanup at Kelly Miller Farm where you'll help prep garden beds and clear pathways for the growing season. It's a chance to care for the land that feeds Ward 7 families while getting the farm ready for SpringFest. Wednesday 4/22. Free.
• 🧑‍🤝‍🧑 Celebrate Earth Day with free drinks and local climate action stories at this community happy hour featuring music, bites, and speakers highlighting real environmental wins happening right here in DC. First 200 people get a complimentary drink! Wednesday 4/22. Free.
• 🧑‍🤝‍🧑 Lock up your phone and actually talk to people at this curated social experience where you'll play games, share conversation cards, and connect with folks who also want to be present. Perfect if you're craving real conversations without the digital distractions. Wednesday 4/22. $25+.

• 📖 Check out these massive New Deal murals by Philip Guston, Ben Shahn, and Seymour Fogel that show what life was like in 1930s America. The building might get demolished, so this could be your only chance to see these incredible works up close. Thursday 4/23. Free.
• 🛍️ Cleveland Park Night Market brings together local makers, artists, food vendors, and live music by Matthew McConnell for a perfect evening stroll through the neighborhood. It's a great way to discover new businesses and catch up with neighbors while supporting the local scene. Thursday 4/23. Free.
• 🧠 Get some gentle peer accountability while you tackle those life admin tasks you've been putting off. Bring your unanswered emails, forms to fill out, or that writing project and get it done alongside others. Thursday 4/13. $16.
• 🕺 The Washington National Opera is bringing West Side Story to the Library of Congress with a preview performance and discussion in the gorgeous Coolidge Auditorium. You'll get to experience this classic musical in an intimate setting while learning about the legendary collaboration between Leonard Bernstein and Stephen Sondheim. Thursday 4/23. Free (tickets required).
• 🤓 Challenge other players to arcade games while stealing heart necklaces for charity in this fun tournament where your wins help local nonprofits like Kid Power Inc and DC Abortion Fund. You'll get three lives to start and can gain or lose more by challenging folks to games at GameOn's awesome arcade. Thursday 4/23. $10.
• 🖼️ Check out this unique religious jewelry and art show by Seraphym Designs featuring handcrafted heirloom rosaries and sacred art, plus you get to explore a 100-room mansion with 80 secret doors afterward. The artist will be there in person and everything's for sale! Thursday 4/23. $31.

• 🍲 Calling all chocolate lovers for the 9th DC Chocolate Festival at the gorgeous Embassy of France venue with tastings, workshops, and a special cacao preservation ceremony. You'll get to sample amazing craft chocolate from local and international makers while shopping for your faves. Friday 4/24-4/25. $25+.
• 🧑‍🤝‍🧑 DC Area Guy's Happy Hour meets monthly so you can grab drinks and connect with other guys looking to make real friendships around the city. It's hosted by Choros, the men's social app that organizes small group hangouts like trivia nights and hikes. Friday 4/24. Free.*
• 🛍️ A yearly favorite, score up to 75% off at the Georgetown French Market where 35+ local boutiques set up shop outdoors with discounted goods, French wine specials, and live music all weekend. Think outdoor shopping party with croissants and a unicyclist thrown in for good measure. Friday 4/24. Free.
• 🐾 You can play bingo while baby goats from Walnut Creek Farm roam around at this Spring Baby Goat BINGOAT event. Dr. Maureen will be there with the newest spring babies for some serious animal therapy between rounds. Friday 4/24. $45.
• 📖 Get a closer look at the custom Gucci gowns that Oscar-nominated actor Lily Gladstone wore to the Academy Awards, plus try your hand at traditional quillwork techniques. This is your last chance to see the special installation before it closes! Friday 4/24. Free.
• 🧑‍🤝‍🧑 City Girls Serve is throwing a women's sports celebration with networking, spotlight conversations with women in sports, then group tickets to watch the Washington Spirit play KC Current. Only 50 spots for this season opener that includes swag, food, and cheering together as a crew. Friday 4/24. $35.
• 🕺 Art for Art is throwing a special pop-up experience where artists, creators, and music lovers come together for a night of dancing and connection. It's part dance party, part creative celebration at throwsocialdc. Friday 4/24. $36+.

• 🕺 Fcukers, Avalon Emerson & The Charm, and Tiga are bringing their live electronic sets to Berhta for a night that's part concert, part dance party, part visual experience. Saturday 4/25. $60.
• 🧑‍🤝‍🧑 Bring your extra plant clippings and flowerpots to this community plant swap where you can trade with fellow plant lovers and maybe score something new for your windowsill. It's like a farmers market but for houseplants! Saturday 4/25. Free.
• 📜 Take a walking tour through DC's Chinatown to meet the families behind the noodle shops, traditional medicine stores, and markets that have been serving the community for generations. You'll hear their stories firsthand and learn how to support these incredible local businesses. Saturday 4/25. $15.
• 🎈 Hyattsville's 140th Anniversary Festival brings live music, carnival games, food trucks, and fireworks to Driskell Park for a classic neighborhood celebration. Think pony rides, rock climbing walls, and a fireworks show after dark around 8:30 p.m. Saturday 4/25. Free.
• 🤓 Test your jazz knowledge at this Jazz Trivia event that kicks off the new Lifelong Learners series at Anacostia Community Museum. You'll learn cool facts about jazz history while connecting with other curious folks who love music and culture. Saturday 4/25. Free.
• 🐾 Your pup can show off their skills at this spring dog celebration with agility courses, training sessions, and a bone bar where the two fastest dogs win $100 restaurant gift cards. Plus there's custom dog tag engraving, bandana decorating, and treats galore for your furry friend. Saturday 4/25. Free.
• 🕺 Get ready to move at KAYTRADAY! Spring 2026 Tour, a 5-hour dance party celebrating everything from soulful house to Jersey club to Afrobeats. Think Kaytranada-inspired beats that'll keep you moving all night long. Saturday 4/25. $23.
• 🎤 Get ready for some serious wordplay at this competitive poetry slam at Busboys and Poets Anacostia where poets battle it out for a $100 cash prize. Hosted by National Poetry Slam Champion Black Chakra, you'll hear everything from bold storytelling to personal reflection that'll give you chills. Saturday 4/25. $8.
• 🎈 Indie Bookstore Day kicks off a month-long passport adventure where you can hop between local bookshops and enter a grand prize raffle if you visit 10 or more spots. Each store has its own festivities, so you can make a whole day of discovering new literary gems across NoVA. Saturday 4/25-5/31. Free.
• 🍲 New Kitchens On The Block lets you taste signature dishes from 9 of DC's most hyped new restaurants before they even open to the public. You'll get to meet James Beard winners and rising star chefs while sampling their upcoming concepts at Mess Hall. Saturday 4/25. $114.

• 🕺 Two legendary venues team up for Best of The Apollo featuring Clipse, Grammy winner Matthew Whitaker, and performers who conquered Apollo's famously tough crowd. Sunday 4/26. $100+.
• 🕺 Get ready for some serious wrestling action at F1ght Club Pro Wrestling's April Reigns featuring their 3rd Annual Cherry Blossom Festival battle royale and a championship showdown. You'll see local wrestlers compete for titles and bragging rights in classic pro wrestling style. Sunday 4/26. $40.
• 🤸 Picture this: live jazz musicians playing while you flow through gentle yoga poses with soft lighting and incense creating the perfect Sunday evening reset. All levels welcome for this unique combo of movement and music at Eaton DC. Sunday 4/26. $39.
• 🤓 Bravo Brunch Bingo at Lulu's Winegarden combines your Bravoleb obsession with brunch and bingo for the perfect Sunday hangout. Test your reality TV knowledge while sipping themed cocktails and competing for fun prizes. Sunday 4/26. Free.
• 🛍️ Book lovers, this is your moment: fill a shopping bag with books for just $10 at Georgetown Neighborhood Library. Bring your own bag and stuff it with freshly donated treasures, or go individual at $2 for hardbacks and $1 for paperbacks. Sunday 4/26. $10.
• 🛍️ Back on the Block brings 100 Black-owned brands to Nationals Park for a full day of shopping, food, music, and drinks. Think marketplace meets block party with everything from local vendors to live entertainment. Sunday 4/26. $20.
• 🖌️ Give your favorite worn-out clothes a second chance at this visible mending workshop where you'll learn cool techniques to fix and beautify damaged items. Bring something that needs TLC and they'll provide needles and thread to help you transform it into something even better. Sunday 4/26. Free.
• 🍲 Bring your best chili recipe to compete for a $150 shopping prize at Trinidad Farmers Market where five local judges will taste-test your creation. Only five spots available, so email trinidadfarmersmarket@gmail.com to enter! Sunday 4/26. Free.
• 🛍️ Muze Mrkt brings 50+ local creators and small businesses together at Dock5's massive warehouse space with live DJ sets, panel discussions, and plenty of free goodies. It's like a creative block party where you can discover new brands, grab some food, and support DMV entrepreneurs all in one spot. Sunday 4/26. Free.
• 🏞️ Explore Glover Archbold Park on this 5-mile Metro-accessible hike that takes you from Tenleytown to the C&O Canal, scrambling over rocks and crossing streams right in the heart of DC. You'll meet at Tenleytown-AU Metro and forget you're in the city as you discover this gem. Sunday 4/26. Free.

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