Weekend East City Event Round Up

 

Mason Saltarrelli. Notes from the Neon Bible. Photo courtesy RSP

Saturday March 1

CHAW– 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.

The Capitol Hill Arts Workshop will offer a series of four Sumi-e ink workshops in March starting this Saturday.  Ink-wash painting traces its origins as far back as the Tang Dynasty in China (618-907 AD).  Take all four workshops or pick the dates that suit you best.  Each Saturday will focus on a different plant as follows: bamboo, orchid, plum blossom and chrysanthemum. For registration information, click here.

CHAW is located at 545 7^th Street SE

Afternoon Opera at Vendetta

The fried oyster special. Photo provided by Vendetta

I just got word of a pretty interesting sounding event. Vendetta (1212 H Street) is launching Afternoon Opera. World-class performer Diane Atherton will perform a series of short opera segments with piano accompaniment. 3-4pm this Sunday. There is no cover.

A Right Royal Pub Quiz Returns to the Queen Vic

The Queen Vic (1206 H Street) is once again running their popular pub quiz with what might just be the best pub quiz grand prize in town. Details after the jump.

Cusbah Starts Construction on New Covered Patio

It's still only in the early stages, but here's a picture I snapped on my way to catch the X2 this morning. This should be great for Cusbah (1128 H Street), and ready well before the warm weather arrives. This looks like the sort of set-up where one could easily enclose the patio during the cooler months.

HSGS: Mythology & Lore Coming to 816 H Street

Sorry about the old photo, but 816 is the 5th  building in from the end (in between 
King's Beauty Supply & Best Electronics). 

H Street Great Street has details on a change of planned location for the steakhouse Mythology & Lore. The restaurant had been slated to go in at 1005 H Street (the old Willpower space), but is now headed to 816 H Street (previously home to both & HR-57, & Fever). Follow the link for full details.

Door Smashed at Rita's

Photo by Alan Page

I'm not sure when this occurred, but a reader sent in this photo of what appears to be an intentionally smashed glass door at Rita's (1014 H Street). I believe they were still closed for the off season, but they typically reopen around the beginning of March (I see 2/28 listed on their website).

Kojo in Your Community Comes to NoMa

Are you a fan of the Kojo Nnamdi Show? If so, you will definitely want to snag tickets to the free live recording Wednesday March 12th (6:30-8:30pm). The location is Metro accessible, and bike racks and parking are available. The goal of Kojo in Your Community is to provide "a forum that provides a unique opportunity for local policymakers, experts, and community members to participate in a conversation about issues relevant to the fast-changing NoMa neighborhood and beyond."

Fire at 1316 Florida Ave

DC Fire responding to a house fire at 1316 Florida Ave NE.
— Dave Stroup (@DaveStroup) February 24, 2014

Thanks to Dave Stroup for the heads up. I spoke briefly to the firefighters, and they said there were no injuries, and that no one was home when the fire broke out.

More on the Shooting in the 400 Block of Florida Ave [Updated]

More info from MPD on the shooting in the 400 block of Florida Ave:

Homicide in the 400 block of Florida Avenue, NE

( Washington, DC) – Detectives from the Metropolitan Police Department’s Homicide Branch are investigating a homicide which occurred in the 400 block of Florida Avenue, Northeast.

National's Pizza Building on the Market for $1,170,346

This is located at 1164 Bladensburg Road. Full listing here.

Fatal Shooting in the 400 Block of Florida Ave

1D Shooting, 0348 hours, 5th & K Street NE, LOF newer model Altima of Impala traveling east on L Street NE. Occupied 3 to 4 times.//2237
— DC Police Department (@DCPoliceDept) February 23, 2014

MPD sent out this tweet early in the morning, but it sounds like the actual shooting occurred in the 400 block of Florida Ave.

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UPDATE

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A reader left a link to this NBC 4 story in the comments. According the the story, the victim was shot in the back.

Never a Dull Moment on H Street

I just saw 30 of these shadowy figures blast thru a red light. The mysterious 12 o'clock boys? https://t.co/WCOcBEUbcy
— Vaughn Sterling (@vplus) February 22, 2014

A reader sent in this video he shot, & I thought I'd share.

Impala Team Hopes to Open in March

More than just tacos: A salad of cactus, jicama, cucumber, and fried kale served at an earlier Impala pop-up

Are you one of the many who have been eagerly awaiting the opening of Impala Cantina y Taqueria  at 1358 H Street? Your wait may be over soon. The restaurant announced via Twitter that they should open in March. Here are some pictures of the interior that appeared in WaPo last summer.

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Work by David Carlson (detail) at artDC gallery

Winter Workshops Edition

Friday February 21

Washington Drawing Center– 7 p.m. to 9 p.m.

Painter Mark Bullen hosts an opening of his recent work at the Washington Drawing Center Brookland Annex on Friday.  If Bullen’s pieces inspire you, you will also have the opportunity to learn from him in a weekend-long painting workshop at the drawing center.  Course details here.

The Washington Drawing Center is located at 716 Monroe Street NE, Sudio #7

@HStreetDC_: XII Liquor License Saga Continues

XII failed to appear for ABRA roll call vote. Lic cancelled. ABRA rejected request for reinstatement. XII must apply as new license. #HStDC
— Margaret Holwill (@HStreetDC_) February 19, 2014

@HStreetDC_ reports that XII (1123 H Street) failed to send a representative to an ABRA roll call vote, and ABRA refused to let it go. It sounds like they must start from scratch with the application process. This is not great news for an operating club/bar/restaurant. That's particularly the case when you consider that XII doesn't exactly have a warm & fuzzy relationship with some of its neighbors. Their website lists some events happening this week, and they remain fully open. I'm told that XII can continue to serve alcoholic beverages while seeking a whole new license (or possibly a renewal license).

Lost Dog Seeks Owner(s)

I was drawn to my back door (1200 block of Florida Ave) by whining and scratching around 9pm tonight. It was a smallish male pitbull, black with a white patch on his chest. He was very friendly, but also very scared. As I have a cat, I was unable to keep him overnight. A friend who works for the Washington Humane Society got him on a leash, and called two kind folks she knows from Animal Control. He's safe, and staying at the shelter. He looked healthy, & clean. I don't think he had been outside long. He was not wearing a collar. I think he was neutered.

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MARIA FRIBERG, duration 1, courtesy CONNERSMITH

Weekend East City Event Round Up:  Valentine’s Blizzard Edition

Saturday February 15

39^th Street Gallery– 3 p.m. to 5 p.m.

Sculptor Kyle Bauer discusses how he allows objects to dictate their own form when creating work.  Details found here.

9th Street Gallery is located at 3901 Rhode Island Ave., Brentwood, MD (second floor)

Union Kitchen Adds to Culinary Production Scene in Ivy City

Photo from the Library of Congress

In a bit of truly awesome news for both aspiring small food businesses in the District, and also for Ivy City, the small culinary business incubator Union Kitchen  (1110 Congress St, near 2nd & L) has announced plans to expand to Ivy City.  Ivy City, an area that is primarily industrial (but with some residential), has gotten a bit of attention recently. It is home to New Columbia Distillers (1832 Fenwick St.), who produce the popular (and tasty) Green Hat Gin that you can find in many local restaurants, bars, and liquor stores (usually it runs about $35 a bottle, but Brother's Liquor at Montello & Florida sells it for $30). Douglas Development recently launched their redevelopment of the historic Hecht Company Warehouse property located at 1401 New York Avenue. The building is a fabulous modern style structure that is quite impressive when you first view it. This project should bring 300 new residences to the space, and provide retail space as well. A major anchor tenant is a Mom's Organic Market. Planet Fitness has also signed on to provide a gym.

A Look at What's Coming to 501 H Street

A reader write in with some information (slightly edited) on the new development that will replace the H Street Community Development Corporation's  (HSCDC) headquarters at 501 H Street.

Went to the ANC meeting last night. Douglas Development was there to discuss their plans. 3 floors of retail (1 of which would be underground). Apartments/condos on top. 32 Total units? No parking. Possibly a zipcar spot. Studios - 2 bedrooms. Earliest they would break ground would be February 2016, but this is not likely they said. Will be later. 

District Fishwife Opens Friday at 11am

Fresh fish on Friday anyone? We open our doors at 11 am this Friday the 14 th @unionmarketdc pic.twitter.com/b9FChMJTqM
— District Fishwife (@DCfishwife) February 11, 2014

The long awaited District Fishwife opens this Friday (11am-8pm) at Union Market (1309 5th Street). Though their indiegogo campaign has come and gone, you can still use it to learn more about this sustainable seafood shop, that will also serve drinks and prepared foods..

Celebrate the 50th Anniversary of the Beatles' First North American Concert

Did you know that today is the 50th Anniversary of the Beatles' first North American Concert? They played just down the street at the Uline Arena (then known as the Washington Coliseum). Check out this terrific pictorial history of the space, and its varied uses over the decades. To celebrate the anniversary, a few groups have teamed up to organize a reenactment (along with special features) of the original concert. Full details after the jump.

Upcoming Events at Rosedale Library

books, a photo by ** RCB ** on Flickr

Rosedale Library (1701 Gales Street) has a cool line-up of events this month. Details below.

Monday, February 10 at 10:30 a.m. -- NSO Musical Instrument Petting Zoo - a hands-on experience with the instruments played at the NSO concerts.

Whiskey Tasting at Little Miss Whiskey's

11.01.2009 whisky, a photo by opethpainter on Flickr

¡O CANADA! Whiskey Tasting with Mike Goss featuring Pike Creek Whisky, Lot 40 Whisky, J.P. Wiser's Rye, & J.P. Wiser's Spiced Whisky.
Two boutique whiskies & two whiskies from Canada's biggest brand
Tuesday, Feb. 11th at 7:30pm at Little Miss Whiskey's Golden Dollar (1104 H Street).
$5, only 35 spots, tickets available now.

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Detail of work by Ecuadorian outsider artist Luis Millingalli.  Photo courtesy Art Enables.

Weekend East City Event Round Up:  Super February Edition

Friday February 7

Ward 8 Arts and Culture Council.

The Ward 8 Arts and Culture council will host a meet and greet to discuss the upcoming calendar year.  For more information, click here.

The G8way Pavilion is located at 2700 Martin Luther King Junior Avenue SE

Halftime Sports Bar Headed to 1427 H Street

A new sports bar is coming to the space formerly occupied by Daavi's West African Restaurant, which closed in 2006, and has remained vacant ever since.

After years of no official sports bar on H Street, we actually have two in the works.  Sin Bin (a nickname for the penalty box in hockey) is coming to 1336 H Street. Sin Bin, with its total occupancy load of 400, is much larger than Halftime, but I bet we can accommodate two sports bars as long as they offer different experiences. Did you know we were originally slated to have a sports bar called the Olympic as one of the original Joe Englert associated bars?

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UPDATE

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According to an email sent out on the listserv overnight, there are actually three new sports bars headed to the 1300 & 1400 blocks. The third, which doesn't yet have a name, is supposed to go into the long vacant Micky's space at 1362 H Street. Three sports bars within a block of each other does seem like a lot. Thoughts?

PoPville: Mike's Thrift Store to Close When Building Leases

PoPville reports that the building housing Mike's Thrift Store (1425 H Street) is for lease, and the shop will close when the building is leased. For those who have never shopped there, Mike's offers a variety of clothing & goods. At one point they sold nearly ever item for a dollar (buy a pair of shoes for $2). I've actually made some cool finds at Mike's. I am not entirely sure if they are still there (I haven't visited in a while), but there were actually multiple other small shops upstairs.

MPD Seeking a Person of Interest Related to a Theft

Do you recognize the man in the video? MPD wants to speak with him, as he is considered a person of interest regarding a theft in the 900 block of 8th Street NE on 1/19/14. Did you see him? Do you know him? If so, please call (202) 727-9099, or anonymously text 50411.

New Commanders for 1st & 5th District

A map of the 1st District from MPD's website

News came today of new Commanders for both the 1st & 5th Districts (the areas covered by this blog). Emails explaining the change appear below.

6th Annual H Street Karaoke Cup

 

Little Miss Whiskey's (1104 H Street), Sticky Rice (1224 H Street), and Rock & Roll Hotel (1353 H Street) are hosting the qualifying rounds and championship of the annual Karaoke battle.

Brought to you by Pabst Blue Ribbon
Qualifying Rounds:
Wednesdays, 9 PM, 2/5 & 2/19, @ Little Miss Whiskey's (1104 H Street NE)
Thursdays, 10 PM, 2/6, 2/13, & 2/20 @ Sticky Rice (1224 H St NE)
Final Championship Battle:
Thursday, 9 PM, 2/27 @ Rock 'n' Roll Hotel (1353 H St NE)
NO ENTRY FEE
NO COVER CHARGE

WCP: An X2-Rated Love Story

The Washington City Paper has a story that proves anything really can happen on the X2 bus, even meeting the partner of your dreams.

Vendetta to Host H Street's First ASL Trivia Night

Vendetta (1212 H Street) is hosting H Street's first bilingual (spoken English, and ASL). Check it out next Monday.

Did You Lose Your Keys Near 6th & L?

Keys, a photo by pennuja on Flickr. NOT the keys mentioned below

A reader writes in looking for the owner of a lost set of keys (inlcuding a key to a Honda).

[S]omeone hung a set of keys on my gate today. I'm sure the owner is frantic to find them because the key ring has car, house and some other keys attached.