Author Megan Flynn

Wow, we have an embarrassment of riches this weekend — today is Cinco de Mayo, plus First Friday on Georgia Avenue, the new Reliable Tavern is opening, the Funk Parade is Saturday, and Sunday is the Wonderland Sundress Fest! The fest, if you haven’t been, is a big block party with proceeds going to DC…

Whoa, this was a surprise: Reliable Tavern, from DC nightlife guru Joe Englert, is opening tonight just south of the corner of Georgia and New Hampshire, according to the Washingtonian. I’ve been eagerly tracking it for a while now, as Englert has opened or run a lot of awesome places in the past: DC9, the…

Georgia Avenue Thrive is launching First Friday on Georgia Avenue today, a way to celebrate local businesses in the area with giveaways, freebies, deals and more. It’s a neat way to learn more about all the cool stuff on the street. There’s also things for kids, pets, and yoga enthusiasts! The idea is that it…

If you’re a hockey fan, especially a Caps fan, get yourself to Lou’s City Bar tonight! The Red Rockers dance team and Slapshot the mascot will be there, plus lots of deals and march signed by team members. Read on! Rock the Red! Tonight Lou’s City Bar hosts a watch party for Capitals vs. Penguins…

The latest installment of the DC Funk Parade is this Saturday, and there’s a lot going on. The “day fair” with a lot of vendors all over runs from noon to 7pm, while the actual parade, which is a blast, is 3-4pm and runs from the Howard Theatre at 7th and T to the Lincoln…

D.C. has been experiencing a rebirth of making liquor lately, with a lot of new distillers and other spirits makers opening in the past few years — New Columbia with their Green Hat Gin, Jos. A. Magnus, District Distilling, Cotton and Reed, Chacho and more. And the last three of those will be holding a…

It’s farmers market season! The Columbia Heights Market opened lsat Saturday and the Petworth Community Market is opening their season on Saturday May 6, and they’ll be going until November 18. They’re open 9am-1pm on 9th Street between Upshur and Taylor. Pretty awesome vendor list too: coffee, produce, farms, pickles, cheese, kombucha, bagel holes (delicious stuffed bagels,…

Local community org Georgia Avenue Thrive has organized their next neighborhood cleanup, May 6 starting at 10am at the corner of Georgia and Irving. They’ll provide bags, gloves and such and you’ll get free coffee afterwards at Colony Club, 3118 Georgia. Here’s more! Friends and neighbors — Georgia Avenue Thrive will hold its next cleanup at 10am…

If you were craving some pool in our area, the incoming Reliable Tavern at 3655 Georgia is your ticket: they just posted a photo of two tables in the bar. The spot, from long time bar and restauranteur Joe Englert (who was behind the Rock n Roll Hotel, DC9, Sticky Rice, the Pug, Cap Lounge…

Alfie’s/Tcohup’s Market at 3301 Georgia has been closed for some time as the owners did some traveling, hosting food events in London, Thailand and elsewhere. But now it’s back open on Saturday and Sunday with a new pop-up, Al’s Hot Chicken, featuring Nashville style delicacies, burgers and other brunch items. Here’s more from their website:…