Downtown

Yo, Recessions is Turning 30!! “Resilience & Karaoke: DC’s Recessions Bar Celebrates a Milestone” – Two Day Party Later this month!!

By Prince Of Petworth

1823 L Street, NW

“Dear PoPville,

I wanted to share a special milestone for one of Washington, DC’s longtime neighborhood establishments. Recessions Bar & Grill, a beloved downtown karaoke bar, is celebrating its 30th anniversary on November 19 and 20, 2026.

Since opening in 1996, Recessions has witnessed three decades of change in the nation’s capital. From the 2008 financial crisis to the COVID-19 pandemic and the evolving landscape of downtown DC, the bar has weathered its share of challenges while remaining a familiar gathering place for locals, office workers, and visitors alike.

Over the years, (more…)

Sponsored

DC Fresh Finds for October 28, 2026

By Marcus Correll

This article is sponsored by RLAH @properties.

2724 12th St NE #10
2724 12th St NE #10

This Brookland condo takes outdoor living to new heights with a private rooftop terrace: 2724 12th Street NE #10

  • Open-concept living and kitchen area with abundant natural light

  • Three generously sized bedrooms and three full bathrooms

  • Expansive private rooftop terrace, perfect for entertaining or relaxing outdoors

  • Additional private balcony for even more outdoor living space

  • Spacious, stylish condo in DC’s vibrant Brookland neighborhood

Other Notable Fresh Listings:

  • The Most Expensive Home of the Week is a 5BR/5.4BA contemporary French-style detached estate in Foxhall’s Phillips Park, designed by Barnes Vanze Architects, with roughly 9,750 square feet of living space and a 2024 redesign—all for $9M.

  • “Set along the edge of Rock Creek Park in the heart of Kalorama, The Rockledge is a quintessential 1923-built brick boutique condominium offering a quiet, tree-lined setting with the city at its doorstep.”

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  • Your REO/Bank-Owned Property of the Week is a “spacious Petworth rowhome offering multiple levels of living space and a flexible floor plan” with a “primary suite with private full bathroom and dressing room” and a “finished English basement” with “a full bathroom and wet bar.”

Announcement

Artful Evenings: Water’s Edge with Artist Sky Hopinka

By Smithsonian's National Museum of the American Indian

Reserve your spot for an after-hour event with multi-disciplinary artist Sky Hopinka, Thursday, Nov. 5, 6–9 PM. Experience monumental nature-inspired artworks in the Water’s Edge exhibition, make your own artwork to take home at the National Museum of the American Indian.

Sky Hopinka’s photo and video art—including This is a mnemonic for Truman Lowe in the museum’s collection—shares Truman Lowe’s interest in Indigenous homelands, cultural knowledge, and traditional practices. Hopinka contributed to the exhibition catalog for Water’s Edge: The Art of Truman Lowe, writing on Lowe’s lasting impact on his work. Hopinka joins the museum for this special after hours event featuring a screening of three of his short video works followed by a discussion with Rebecca Head Trautmann, Assistant Curator of Contemporary Art and exhibition curator, along with art-making activities, and time to enjoy Lowe’s work currently on view.   Sky Hopinka has been widely recognized for his experimental short films and photo-based works. A MacArthur Fellow, Guggenheim Fellow, and Forge Project Fellow, his work has been shown in major film festivals, museums, and international exhibitions and is in numerous prominent museum collections. Hopinka is currently an assistant professor in the department of Art, Film, and Visual Studies at Harvard University. 

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Columbia Heights

3423 GRND coming to the just closed ZEBA space in Columbia Heights this Friday!!

By Prince Of Petworth

3423 14th Street, NW back in the day (2012)

Ed. Note: ZEBA closed after 15 Years last Saturday night.

From a press release:

“3423 GRND will open its doors November 6, 2026, at 3423 14th Street NW, introducing an intimate neighborhood bar and kitchen in the community its owners have called home for more than a decade.

GRND brings together the thoughtful drinks and atmosphere of a cocktail bar with the easygoing camaraderie of a neighborhood favorite. At its heart is a simple idea: (more…)

Event

Blue Note Burlesque at Sid Gold’s Request Room

Event location

Sid Gold's Request Room

1262 5th Street NE

Washington, District Of Columbia 20002

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Start your weekend early with Blue Note Burlesque, a night of vintage tease and thrilling variety acts that'll leave you exclaiming "I can't believe I found this in an alley!"

Join Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey alum Jim Dandy, award-winning burlesque performer Delilah Dentata, and guest artists Callie Pigeon, Scarlet Starlet, and Susie Dahl for a night of performances that are a little off-key in all the best ways.

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Dupont Circle

Dupont Public House (old Sign of the Whale space) to Finally Open Tomorrow (Tuesday) ALLEGEDLY…

By Prince Of Petworth

1825 M Street, NW

Well I’m not gonna place a bet or anything BUT Mary (of the English Premier League, Everton supporters club, dctoffees) shared yesterday:

“The dctoffees new bar, Dupont Public House, is opening Tuesday meaning Friday we will be having our first official watch party at the new space! Accessible by either the Red line getting off at Dupont South or the Blue/Orange/Silver getting off at Farragut.”

When I asked Mary about her confidence level on tomorrow’s opening she replied:

“…I’ve been inside and it was pretty well done but it definitely is [opening] for Friday for our match.”

Dupont Public House’s website still says “coming soon” BUT they’ve actually posted a menu which is progress! And looks good: (more…)

Foggy Bottom

Power Outages Hit 1176 Pepco customers in Foggy Bottom and Downtown

By Prince Of Petworth

see the interactive map here

Update from Pepco 2:12pm: “power has now been restored to all impacted customers.”

Update from Pepco 1:46pm:

“Pepco crews are making progress restoring power in Foggy Bottom. Power is expected to be restored to all affected customers by 2 p.m.

The cause of the outage remains under investigation. At this time, there is no indication of foul play.” (more…)

Holiday

Behold The Best Halloween Costume for 2026 – Congrats to Ellen Kamilakis – The Kennedy Center!!

By Prince Of Petworth

Absolutely awesome. Thanks to JP for letting us know. Congrats to Ellen Kamilakis for this incredible costume.

Ellen writes:

“I was the Kennedy Center. I rhinestoned a dress for the tarp, made earrings, a necklace, and a bracelet that were replicas of the chandeliers, even had a mini bust of JFK in my necklace.” (more…)

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