D.C. is phasing out its temporary streatery program, and many U Street restaurants are tearing down their setups entirely — potentially eliminating one of the few accessible gathering spaces available.
Kelly Doyle
Kelly Doyle
Open Piano hits all the right notes on U Street
A refurbished Yamaha piano — and the community around it. Open Piano at The Saloon on U Street offers a no-cost space for pianists.
The complicated relationship of Black Women and the ‘No Kings’ movement
Some Black women are opting out of protests after feeling unheard in the 2024 presidential election.
Ellen Tannor
Kordell Martin
From Malcolm X Park to workshops: Rhythm and belonging
For half a century, Malcolm X Park’s Sunday drum circle has been a D.C tradition. Today, drumming endures in teaching spaces throughout the DMV.
Dueling parties, frozen talks: Shutdown drags into third week
Republicans and Democrats remain deadlocked over a spending bill that would reopen the government.
Luisa Clausen
Joshua Sun
GALA’s ‘Héctor, El Niño’ empowers D.C. youth
Young artists find their voice as GALA Theatre hosts the world premiere of the musical Héctor, El Niño Eléctrico.
Tarot and cocktails: D.C.’s witches are stepping out
As Tarot nights take over bars, witches say their craft is not a trend.
Hi, performative men: drag queens did it first
Performative men are taking over public parks in a series of competitions–but who created that safe space to openly play with gender?
Sapphic Songwriters Night packs D.C.’s Songbyrd
“I think that a song is a snapshot of a feeling,” Levchenko said.
