Hank's Cocktail Bar set to close on Dec 14th, moving to Dupont
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Hank’s Cocktail Bar has announced that they’re closing on December 14th and headed to the 2nd floor of their existing bar in Dupont Circle.
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Join Mary's Center and Taqueria del Barrio for a special Toy Drive & Drag Bingo!
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Join Mary's Center at Taqueria del Barrio for a fabulous evening of Drag Bingo on Thursday, December 6, 2018 at 7:30pm-10pm.
Mary’s Center serves thousands of children every year through their comprehensive healthcare, education, and social service programs. With the holiday season coming up, Mary’s Center is partnering with Taqueria del Barrio to support their annual toy drive and give at least 1,000 children the chance to welcome the holidays with a gift.
Read MoreNext week, Battle of the Bands returns
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The last Battle of the Bands before the December 9th final show is coming up this Thursday, November 29th at Capitol Cider House! This week it’s The Treads and the 7th Street Rockers performing for a chance to go to the finals and win $1,000!
Show starts at 7pm!
Read MoreLulabelle's to temporarily close end of December
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Lullabelle’s Sweet Shop at 847 Upshur Street NW is temporarily closing on December 24th to reorganize operations and some other store features.
Read MoreSlim’s reopens for dinner with a new menu and a special offer for kids
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Slim’s Diner officially reopens for dinner service this week, offering a new dinner menu with different items than their regular breakfast and lunch menu (still includes some of your favorites). Plus, a special offer for kids.
Read MoreThis Thursday, Battle of the Bands with the Fuss and Tommi!
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Thursday, November 8th brings another great Battle of the Bands show to Capitol Cider House (3930 Georgia Ave NW). This show features two different yet exceptional bands! Show starts at 8pm — come out for the free show and vote for the band you enjoyed the most. Winner heads to the finals in December for a chance to win $1,000!
Read MoreNew things are opening off the Upshur drag, and it's not condos!
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The stretch of buildings that occupy most of the 9th Street block between Upshur and Varnum Streets has a new owner, and some big plans for the future. In December 2017, the buildings that comprise 4231 through 4239 9th Street were purchased by Cathedral Property Partners, a DC developer that is bullish on Petworth and interested in bringing retail and restaurants, rather than residential properties.
Read MoreFish in the Hood re-opens a year and a half after the fire
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Got an email from Sarah Sorscher, a neighbor in Park View who has been diligently working to help the Fish in the Hood raise funds after their April 2017 fire. According to Sarah, the restaurant has officially opened — soft opening for the moment. Looking forward to an official grand re-opening celebration!
Read MoreBye Bye BBQ, Hello Pupuseria!
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The pint sized pupuseria sports a fresh blue paint job and a bright sign with the picture of a garrobo — a small crocodile native to El Salvador. Inside, they’re cooking up pupusas, tacos, enchiladas, chicken sandwiches, and other Salvadorian treats.
Read MoreThis Thursday, the free Battle of the Bands returns to Capitol Cider House!
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This Thursday, October 25th from 8-10pm is the next Battle of the Bands! Come out to enjoy two bands who will rock you… and then hope you’ll vote for them to send them to the finals for a chance to win $1,000!
Read MoreGet your spook on with this year's Halloween roundup
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We can't believe Halloween is just around the corner! With all the kids in this neighborhood, you better believe Petworth will bring its A game next Wednesday. But don’t worry, local bars and restaurants are making sure adults have some solid options too. Here’s a roundup of our favorite spooky events, kids first, then adult events below.
Read MoreHere's the band line-up for Battle of the Bands at Capitol Cider House
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DC is filled with great local musicians, and a ton of them live in Petworth — and they’re about to do battle! Come out to Capitol Cider House to vote for one of the two bands that will perform each night of the 4 shows in October and November, with the finale in December with the $1,000 prize!
Here’s the line-up of musicians for the four upcoming shows:
Read MoreNew burger joint "Burgerim" to open in Petworth
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File under “Finally,” as it seems the Park Place building on Georgia Avenue is finally getting another tenant in the first floor empty retail spots: a burger joint!
Read MoreSlim's Diner goes Oktoberfest for October!
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You might have noticed new tables outside of Slim’s Diner, at the corner of Upshur and Georgia Avenue. They’re there for the new outdoor beer garden and Oktoberfest Slim’s is putting on for the next three weeks.
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Join President Lincoln’s Cottage on September 19, from 10am to 2pm, for their free annual Homecoming celebration inspired by the Lincoln family’s time living on the grounds of the Soldiers’ Home, here in the Petworth neighborhood.