Author Andrew W

BloomBars, the great 11th Street non-profit that hosts performances, talks, classes and all manner of events, is in a contest from Whole Foods called “Nickels for Nonprofits.” The idea is that Whole Foods will donate a nickel for each person who has a reusable bag rather than taking paper or plastic. And to help BloomBars,…

Memorial Day is upon us, as is the 70th anniversary of D-Day, the invasion of Europe during World War II, The Armed Forces Retirement Home and local group Friends of the Soldiers Home are sponsoring a concert to commemorate the event and Memorial Day: a free concert that’s open to the public. The show features…

It’s finally here — the city’s free, outdoor pools are opening this weekend! In our area, there’s one at the Banneker Rec Center at Georgia and Euclid, plus one farther afield at the Upshur Pool, 4300 Arkansas Avenue. Here’s the whole list. If you haven’t been, the pools are big and a lot of fun.…

If you want to get active and have some camaraderie, here’s an opportunity for soccer in the neighborhood! Co-Ed Soccer in Columbia Heights Summer of Freedom 2014 Presented by Nellie’s Sports Bar, a coed 9v9 soccer league that plays in Columbia Heights, is looking for female players of all skill levels as well as male…

If you like deals, get yourself to Red Rocks. I hadn’t been to the pizza spot at 11th and Park in a little bit when I stopped by this week, and was pleasantly surprised by the happy hour deals. From 4-7 pm Monday through Friday, there have deals including $3 Brooklyn Lager and Peroni, cheap…

If you like watching movies outdoors, you’re in luck. Adams Morgan is having a family movie night at the new Marie Reed field at 18th and California, with bike valet, Pleasant Pops, and popcorn and drinks for sale to benefit the Marie Reed PTA. Read on for more! Seeing is Believing: First Annual “Adams Morgan…