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IN THIS ISSUE:
π¦ Last chance to see Freer ceramics in the Peacock Room's natural light
πΆ Deadline approaching for Petworth dog show
π₯’ Peter Chang opens a new spot in College Park
π¦ͺ Classic restaurant with amazing fried oysters
π Outdoor opera, K-Culture Fest, and 30+ DC weekend events
Last chances to see Freer ceramics in the Peacock Room (for a while)
The Peacock Room at the National Asian Art Museum was created by artist James McNeill Whistler, disassembled from its original London home, and eventually moved to its current purpose-built home in the museum by collector Charles Freer.
The Peacock room has been filled with mainly Asian pottery collected by Freer, spanning different cultures and epochs, but all in blue and green hues.
However, the room was originally filled with blue and white ceramics, and the museum is switching out the current items for blue and white ceramics in the coming weeks, and the current items in display will go into storage. That means that this Thursday's opening of the windows at the Peacock Room will likely be your last time (for at least a while) to see the pieces shine in natural light.
βLearn more about the Freer ceramics.
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Things I'm Talking About
πͺ§ Like I said last week, I am not the best source for news about the DC occupation. If you're looking for up to date ways to get involved, Organize DC is probably the best source of events.
π₯« If you've ever bought Poppi brand sodas, you may be entitled to compensation. As part of a settlement around the truthfulness of their "gut healthy" marketing claims, you can get 75 cents per can.
π Metro is taking votes for designs on the new 8000-series cars. Personally, I'm not excited about any of them, but you do get a voice!
πΊ Hit TV show The Traitors is casting normal people for their 2026 season. If you always thought that you would win the show, now's your chance as they revamp the celeb-only model.
π Public pools have started to close across DC, with the last ones closing on September 1.
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Give your opinion, and check back next week for the results.
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Last week, I asked: Do you plan on protesting the federal actions in DC? You responded:
- Yes, the next one I can (54.3%)
- No, I'm scared to (26.1%)
- No, I don't have anything to protest (13%)
- I already have (6.5%)
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πΆ Bingo, Beats & Best-Dressed Dogs
Get ready to unleash the fun Sunday, September 7 in Petworth! Enjoy an afternoon packed with live music, lawn games, local shopping, and the show-stealing Petworth Dog Showβso bring your leashed pups, picnic blankets, and competitive spirit.
From Bingo with local businesses (win a $250 gift card!) to balloon artists, DJs, and food specials, thereβs something for the whole fam. π.
Show off & have your pup strut their stuff in categories like Best Trick or Best Dressed. π
Whether you're in for the fun, the eats, or the dogs in costumes, this is one block party you donβt want to miss.
βπ Learn more & register your dog by August 25!β
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π² DC Summer Restaurant Week lasts until Sunday with lunch and dinner specials, and there are 10 Michelin-starred restaurants participating.
π₯’ Local favorite Peter Chang opened his latest restaurant, Peter Chang Kitchen, in College Park last week.
π A Baked Joint, the sister bakery to Baked & Wired located in Mt Vernon Square, is merging with bar la Betty starting September 10. Mornings will be an updated A Baked Joint (renamed la Betty AM), and the evenings will be la Betty PM, the existing listening room & natural wine bar experience.
π¦ββ¬ La Boheme's seasonal update happens tomorrow, with a new menu inspired by Edgar Allen Poe.
β A new cafe, Blossom Daily, opened in Georgetown and is staffed by adults with disabilities. It also partners with organizations that provide employment and creative opportunities to people with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
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Tried & True features your favorite go-to restaurants that have been around for a while and serve you consistently good food.
This Week's Feature: Buck's Fishing and Camping
"Buck's Fishing and Camping!!! Great for a date. Great for a night enjoying drinks and great food with friends. And Iβve even seen a lot of families come through with kids. The fried oysters are friggin AMAZING. And if they have halibut in the menu that day- hell to the yes. Almost all the appetizers are a hit. I love to go and sit at the bar and just relax!" Jessica
Location: 2031 Connecticut Ave NW
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π What is your favorite tried and true restaurant?
Where do you find yourself going back time and time again? Reply and let me know to be featured and share the love for a local DC restaurant.
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- πΌοΈ Check out Capilla de MaΓz at the Renwick Gallery where artist Justin Favela transforms the space with gold-fringed walls and piΓ±ata corncobs, celebrating the cultural significance of corn. Friday 8/22. Free.
- πΊ Get ready for a night of poetic passion at the Pajama Jammie Jam Poetry Slam featuring love and erotica-themed rounds and a chance to win a $100 cash prize. Sunday 8/22. $7.13.
- ποΈ Get ready for a night of creativity and community at Queer Crafting Night where you can bring your own project or grab a kit and enjoy a relaxed, inclusive atmosphere. Friday 8/22. Free.
- πΊ Experience an evening of dance and community with Jamison Curcio and Shanice Mason's new work, inviting you to connect with Black women and femmes in a unique way. Friday 8/22. $10.
- π§βπ³ Get hands-on and spice up your summer BBQs at this Make Your Own Coffee BBQ Rub class where you'll craft custom rubs and taste them on grilled goodies. Friday 8/22. $62.
- π§βπ€βπ§ Learn about the 17th anniversary of Free Gazaβs sailing into Gaza at Busboys and Poets. Hear stories from survivors, witness resistance voices, and dream forward with us. Saturday 8/23. Free.
- πΊ Get ready for a night of fun with outdoor summer dancing in Rock Creek Park, where you can enjoy live old-time music under the stars at Peirce Mill. Saturday 8/23. Free.
- π Get ready for a day in the tropics at the Caribbean Festival with lively music, tasty food, and exciting performances that'll make you feel like you're in the islands! Saturday 8/23. $13.
- π§βπ€βπ§ Join us for August Late Skate at Anacostia Park featuring Go-Go Karaoke with a DC twist by @dmvpressureband. Sing your heart out to your favorite tunes and enjoy a day filled with family fun and community vibes! Saturday 8/23. Free.
- πΌοΈ Get ready to score some amazing deals at the end of summer vintage garage sale at The Garage at Miss Pixie's in Adams Morgan before they close their physical shop. Shop vintage and preloved clothing, accessories, and home goods at garage sale prices! Saturday 8/23. Many items at $10-$20.
- π Get ready for the Korea K-Culture Festival at PenFed Plaza in Tysons Corner Center, VA this weekend! Enjoy free K-food samples, K-pop dance fest, beauty booths, and a chance to win prizes. Saturday 8/23 - Sunday 8/24. Free.
- πΊ Get ready for a night of free outdoor opera magic at Opera in the Outfield at Nationals Park this Saturday, 8/23. Gates open at 4:30 p.m. for family fun, including a special performance of Porgy and Bess starting at 6:30 p.m. Free entry, no reservations needed!
- π€Έ Yoga in the Park offers a free, outdoor yoga class with Allie for an inclusive, all-levels flow with fun tunes and community connection. Bring your mat, water, and a friend for a relaxing morning in nature. Saturday 8/23. Free.
- π² Grab a paddle and help clean up the Potomac with the Scoop & Paddle at Hunting Creek - it's a kayak adventure with a purpose! Saturday 8/23. Free.
- π Step back in time at the Maryland Renaissance Festival where you can enjoy live entertainment, unique crafts, and a pirate ship play area for the kids. Saturday 8/23 through 10/19. $24+
- πΊ Get ready for a jazzy evening with the Smithsonian Jazz Masterworks Orchestra's "Jazz Rides the Rails" concert, celebrating the centennial of the Brotherhood of Sleeping Car Porters with tunes that'll have you tapping your feet. Saturday 8/23. $40.
- π Join the discussion on Washington, DC's War of 1812, featuring the Burning Day: History's Hot Topic. Saturday 8/23. Free.
- π§βπ€βπ§ Lace up your sneakers for an all-gender walk to a watch party with City Girls DC and Washington Spirit, featuring a spirited stroll from Union Station to Metrobar, giveaways, photos with PK the eagle, and more! Saturday, 8/23. Free entry.
- π€Έ Get ready for a day of movement, mindfulness, and community at YogaFest on Sunday 8/23. Free entry to enjoy yoga, meditation, breathwork, vendors, food, and giveaways at Reservoir Park Recreation Center.
- π€ Join the DC Feminist Bird Club for a Wingspan Board Game afternoon at the MLK Library - it's a chill way to meet new friends and learn a game about attracting birds to your wildlife preserve! Saturday 8/23. Free.
- π€Έ Fans of Survivors DC, their returner-only edition runs August 23β24, and applications for participation are due this Saturday 7/12.
- πΎ Get ready for a fun twist on speed dating at Beer Pong Speed Dating. Meet new people, play beer pong, and see if you can find a connection without the awkwardness of traditional speed dating! Saturday 8/23. $23.
- ποΈ Pottery lovers, East Forkβs popular seconds pop-up will be back soon this summer. Stay tuned for Saturday, 8/23.
- π§βπ€βπ§ Support community impacted by ICE at the mutual aid community cookout & fundraiser at Garfield Park on Saturday 8/23. Free.
- ποΈ If you're into audiobooks and love a good walk, join the Book It Around DC adventure at the National Arboretum - it's a perfect way to meet fellow book lovers and enjoy the outdoors! Sunday 8/24. Free.
- π Join a meaningful conversation about Finding Our Spiritual Purpose where diverse perspectives come together to explore the role of spirituality in uncovering our true purpose. Sunday 8/24. Free.
- π LOVE throughout history & art at the National Gallery is a fascinating exploration of love in art across centuries - join a guided discussion and share your thoughts on the different forms of love depicted in masterpieces. Sunday 8/24. Free.
- π€ Get ready for some serious fun at the High Interaction Board Games event where you can dive into a variety of interactive games like Medici, Catan, and more! Sundays starting 8/24. Free entry.
- π§βπ€βπ§ Craft & Cry is your chance to stitch, glue, knit, chat, and yes, maybe shed a tear or two in a supportive community setting. Bring your craft project or start a new one - let's craft, cry, and carry on together. Sunday 8/24. Price not stated.
- ποΈ Ready to get your hands dirty and grow your own mushrooms? Join the Grow Your Own Mushrooms Workshop this Saturday 8/24. Free entry for a fun and educational experience in cultivating your own fungi at home!
π€« Psst! I couldn't fit everything in this issue. See more events happening this weekend and next week.
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