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Looks like Upshur Street is getting a bit more busy: Twisted Horn, the cocktail bar from the folks behind Hank’s Oyster Bar (and formerly Commonwealth on Irving Street) is aiming for an opening in December, according to Petworth News. Previously we heard the spot will have about 40 seats inside and another 40 outside, and will have…

Comedian @hannibalburess turned D.C. into a testing ground for new material last night. https://t.co/CHPgUuOQZW pic.twitter.com/LpwRERPzMN — DCist (@DCist) November 23, 2015Whoa! Comedian and actor Hannibal Buress did a surprise show at Wonderland last night, trying out some new material. He hosts Why? With Hannibal Buress on and is a recurring character on Broad City as Ilana’s sort-of romantic…

I’ve been looking forward to The Hilltop, the bar and restaurant coming to 2737 Sherman Ave NW: it’s from two guys from the Saloon, the relaxed beer spot on U Street with a focus on beer and wine, but it’s been a few years in the making. Other blogs reported in 2013 that it would…

Playback the Tape, the fun event where they screen old VHS tapes, commercials and all, is back in our neighborhood. Their next event is tonight at the Coupe, starting at 7 pm, where they’ll be showing Peanuts, Miracle on 34th Street, and other old holiday videos, all from home-recorded VHS tapes, which means they’re complete…

This is sad news for our sense of smell: it seems that El Latino Bakery at 3314 11th Street NW, has closed and moved to Maryland. The place, just up the street from Room 11, generated all kinds of delicious sweet bread smells in the past, and would also sell things from the bakery if…

Thanksgiving is coming up, and the folks behind the Petworth Community Market have organized a Thanksgiving food drive to support Mary’s Center, a great local nonprofit that works on health care, education and social services. They’ll have food bins at the Market on Sunday and also other local businesses until Nov. 20: Annie’s Hardware, Greenline Real…

Rock Creek Park is a great resource right in our backyard: there are trails for running, biking or hiking, places to work out, picnic areas, fields for games or just hanging out, historical sites like forts and old buildings, and a lot more. I wrote about the hiking trails before (as well as an album about…