Commuters will have extra incentive to bike to work on Friday as pit stops with free food, drinks and T-shirts will pop up across Ward 6 for Bike to Work Day.
Bike commuters will be able to grab free refreshments at 83 different pit stops across the area. In the Capitol Hill area, pit stops will be located near the NoMa-Gallaudet University Metro station, near the Eastern Market Metro station and at Canal Park in Navy Yard.
The event this Friday is free, but bicyclists must register online to receive a free T-shirt. Those who register will also be eligible to receive one of several bicycles that will be raffled off.
The NoMa pit stop will be open from 7:30 to 9:30 a.m. while the Eastern Market and Navy Yard locations will open at 7 a.m. and close at 9 a.m.
Locals will be able to take jazzercise, boot camp, Zumba and yoga classes for free in Yards Park and Canal Park starting next Monday, the Capitol Riverfront BID announced in a newsletter.
The Capitol Riverfront Outdoor Fitness Series is slated to return to the parks on May 16.
According to the BID, the free classes are available Monday through Saturday each week until Sept. 3.
The full schedule is as follows:
- Monday at 7:00 p.m.: Jazzercise (Canal Park)
- Monday at 7:00 p.m.: Boot Camp with Balance Gym (Yards Park)
- Tuesday at 7:00 p.m.: Zumba with Balance Gym (Yards Park)
- Wednesday at 6:30 a.m.: Yoga with Balance Gym (Canal Park)
- Wednesday at 7:00 p.m.: Yoga with Balance Gym (Yards Park)
- Thursday at 7:00 p.m.: Jazzercise with Rebecca Edwards (Yards Park)
- Friday at 6:30 a.m.: Boot Camp with Balance Gym (Canal Park)
- Friday at 6:30 a.m.: Yoga with Balance Gym (Yards Park)
- Saturday at 10:00 a.m.: Boot Camp with Balance Gym (Yards Park)
Photo via Capitol Riverfront BID
“Star Wars: The Force Awakens,” “Creed” and “The Martian” are among the films chosen for this year’s Capitol Riverfront Film Series.
The Capitol Riverfront BID announced the upcoming series’ schedule yesterday. The films will be screened at sundown in Canal Park, located at 2nd and M streets SE. Locals last month voted on which movies they’d like to see.
Here’s the full schedule:
- June 2: Ferris Bueller’s Day Off
- June 9: Inside Out
- June 16: Ocean’s Eleven
- June 23: Hitch
- June 30: Star Wars: The Force Awakens
- July 7: Mean Girls
- July 14: Jurassic World
- July 21: Minions
- July 28: Creed
- August 4: Pitch Perfect 2
- August 11: The Martian
- August 18th: Skyfall
Photo via Capitol Riverfront BID
Which movies do you like best: “Annie,” Mean Girls,” “Skyfall,” or all three?
The Capitol Riverfront BID is seeking community input on the lineup of its outdoor movie series scheduled to take place later this summer. The films will be screened outdoors in Canal Park, located at 2nd and M streets SE.
To see the full list of films and to cast your vote, see the BID’s voting page.
From Annie to Ant Man, The Martian to Mean Girls…vote for #CapitolRvrFront 2016 @CanalParkDC Outdoor Movies now! https://t.co/T0gRoKHVyS
— Capitol Riverfront (@CapitolRvrFront) February 24, 2016
Photo via Capitol Riverfront BID
Navy Yard residents may soon be able to take a break from ice skating to eat Neapolitan pizza and sip rare Italian craft beers.
Il Parco, a Neapolitan-style Italian restaurant at Canal Park is planning to open sometime this weekend with a limited menu.
The eatery at 202 M St. SE is replacing Park Tavern, which closed in November. The eatery is still owned by Barracks Row Entertainment, the restaurant group led by Richard Cervera.
The Neapolitan food will be prepared by Roshan Ashiq who was previously a chef at il Canale in Georgetown. Cervera said the restaurant will also have an extensive Italian wine collection and several Italian craft beers that are hard to find stateside.
Still, Cervera said the main focus of the eatery is its pizza, which will be cooked in a 7,000 pound, made-in-Italy wood-fired oven.
“I think we have the biggest Italian-made oven in the city,” he said. “We actually had to remove a glass wall to bring it in with a forklift, so that’s a big visual cue when you walk in the front door.”
Cervera said he planned on the soft opening so he and his staff could gradually add to the menu and make sure all of the new equipment works properly. Because Cervera doesn’t know exactly when the eatery will open this weekend, ice skaters at Canal Park may be the first to try the new restaurant. Cervera said that once the ice rink closes in the Spring he plans to have patio seating outside the restaurant.
Photo courtesy of Twitter/ Eat It All
Warm Weather and Rain Leads to Melted Ice at Canal Park — The Canal Park Ice Rink had to close for part of the weekend after days of warm weather and rain melted the ice. [WTOP]
Multiple Residential Projects Set to Transform Area Around 13th and E Streets SE — The area around 13th and E streets SE is transforming from industrial to residential with multiple proposed apartment projects in the works. [Washington Business Journal]
D.C.’s Last Scrap Yard to Close on Buzzard Point to Make Way for Soccer Stadium — Super Salvage, the last remaining scrap yard in the District, is closing the Buzzard Point location it has occupied for more than 60 years to make way for the new D.C. United stadium. [Washington Post]
With the Christmas trees going up and the holiday markets packed with gifts, the holiday season is in full swing in the Capitol Hill area. However, the winter temperatures haven’t caught up with us yet. The Washington Post’s Capital Weather Gang expects this weekend to be sunny and relatively warm, with highs in the 50s on Saturday and the 60s on Sunday.
The warm weather can’t put a stop to the holiday festivities this weekend, though. Whether you’re stocking up on Hannukah presents before Sunday, tracking down a tree for Christmas or just enjoying some outdoor fun, there are plenty of options to turn this weekend into an early holiday. Here’s everything you need to know to make the most of this weekend in the Capitol Hill area:
Events
For info on where to buy a tree or gifts this weekend, check out our Holiday guide.
The Wharf (690 Water St. SW)
Saturday 5-8 p.m.
Join us at The Wharf for a magical night of merriment on the Potomac River. Now in its 24th year, the annual Parade of Lights kicks off at the docks of Old Town Alexandria and concludes at the District’s Southwest waterfront.
Gallery O on H (1354 H St. NE)
Saturday 6-11 p.m.
Krampus is a horned, anthropomorphic figure that accompanies Saint Nicholas during the Christmas season, warning and punishing bad children. He will be coming to Gallery O on H on Saturday, December 5 for a night benefiting Santa’s Cause, a local nonprofit that serves the foster children of Family Matters of Greater Washington.
Southeast Library (403 7th St. SE)
Saturday 12:30-1:30 p.m.
Learn what happens to your digital assets after death, and how you can create and protect the priceless memories on your computer, phone, social media accounts, and email.
Canal Park (202 M St. SE)
Saturday-Sunday 12-6 p.m.
Named the “Christmas future of holiday markets” by Washington Post Express in 2014, PARCEL Market will light up Canal Park’s three blocks with holiday cheer among the 10,000 square-foot ice rink, cozy fire pits, interactive art installations, and a festive showcase of DC’s emerging talent in retail, food, art, and musical entertainment.
Deck the North Hall Holiday Celebration
Eastern Market (225 7th St. SE)
Sunday 11 a.m.-2 p.m.
Eastern Market is Hosting the ‘Deck the North Hall – Holiday Celebration’ every Sunday starting from November 29 to December 20. This Sunday enjoy cookie decorating, ornament making, gift wrapping and holiday music.
Looking for a new home in the Capitol Hill area or just want to see what your neighbors’ houses look like inside? We’ve highlighted a few open houses this weekend to get you started. But be sure to check out our real estate section for a full listing.
Road Closures
Parts of Pennsylvania Avenue SW and Independence Avenue SE near the National Mall will be closed from about 9 a.m. to noon on Sunday for the Jingle All The Way 5K
Metrorail
- Red Line trains will run every 18 minutes
- Orange, Silver and Blue line trains will run every 20 minutes
- Yellow and Green line trains will operate at regular weekend intervals
Capitol Hill Agenda is a listing of interesting events for the week ahead in the Capitol Hill area. If you’d like to see your event featured, fill out our event submission form.
For more events, be sure to check out our event calendar.
Wednesday
Magic & Miracles Benefit
Atlas Performing Arts Center (1333 H St. NE)
Time: 6-9 p.m.
Join WAMU’s Kojo Nnamdi and community leadfers at the 8th annual Magic & Miracles benefit for Ready, Willing and Working, a group that provides job training and opportunities to formerly homeless and incarcerated individuals. Tickets can be purchased online.
U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree Lighting
U.S. Capitol West Front
Time: 5 p.m.
The U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree will be lit by the Speaker of the House during a ceremony on the West Front of the U.S. Capitol.
Thursday
Author Talk: Collecting Shakespeare
Riverby Books (417 East Capitol St. SE)
Time: 6 p.m.
The newly-reopened Riverby Books on Capitol Hill will host Stephen H. Grant, author of “Collecting Shakespeare: The Story of Henry and Emily Folger.”
Saturday
24th Annual Parade of Lights
The Wharf (690 Water St. SW)
Time: 5-8 p.m.
Join us at The Wharf for a magical night of merriment on the Potomac River. Now in its 24th year, the annual Parade of Lights kicks off at the docks of Old Town Alexandria and concludes at the District’s Southwest waterfront.
Digital Estate Planning
Southeast Library (403 7th St. SE)
Time: 12:30-1:30 p.m.
Learn what happens to your digital assets after death, and how you can create and protect the priceless memories on your computer, phone, social media accounts, and email.
Saturday-Sunday
PARCEL Market at Canal Park
Canal Park (202 M St. SE)
Time: 12-6 p.m.
Named the “Christmas future of holiday markets” by Washington Post Express in 2014, PARCEL Market will light up Canal Park’s three blocks with holiday cheer among the 10,000 square-foot ice rink, cozy fire pits, interactive art installations, and a festive showcase of DC’s emerging talent in retail, food, art, and musical entertainment.
Sunday
Deck the North Hall Holiday Celebration
Eastern Market (225 7th St. SE)
Time: 11 a.m.-2 p.m.
Eastern Market is Hosting the ‘Deck the North Hall – Holiday Celebration’ every Sunday starting from November 29 to December 20. This Sunday enjoy cookie decorating, ornament making, gift wrapping and holiday music.
Monday
The Holidays in Concert
Holy Comforter – St. Cyprian Church (1357 East Capitol St. SE)
Time: 7-8:30 p.m.
The 257th Army Band, “The Band of the Nation’s Capital” presents The Holidays in Concert, a seasonal mix of classical and popular holiday favorites. Featured groups from the 257th Army Band include the Concert Band, Brigadier Brass, the Capital Woodwind Quintet, and the Capital Messengers. The concert is free and open to the general public; no tickets will be issued. For more information, visit http://hcschurch.org/ or call 202-685-8646. Donations of non-perishable food items to Holy Comforter’s pantry are most welcome.
Photo via Facebook/ The Wharf DC
Bowser Denies Link Between Pepco Stadium Deal, Merger — Mayor Muriel Bowser and Pepco representatives both denied rumors that Pepco’s agreement to pay $25 million for naming rights of the future D.C. United Stadium and other properties influenced Bowser’s decision to back the Pepco-Exelon merger. [WUSA 9]
Capitol Hill-Based Beer Brand Looking Past Local Markets to China — Meet the owner of a new Capitol Hill-based beer brand 888 Lucky Beer, who is focusing on selling his brew in China. [Washington City Paper]
Metrobus and Streetcar That Collided Yesterday Sustained Minor Damage — An accordion-style articulated bus and a streetcar both sustained very minor damage when the bus crashed into the streetcar on H Street NE yesterday. [Washington Post]
Canal Park Ice Rink Opens for Winter Today — The Canal Park Ice Rink in Navy Yard is set to open for the winter at noon today after a week-long delay due to unusually warm temperatures. [Hill Now]
Fall is in full-swing, and Halloween is now 10 days away. For those who love the season of changing leaves, pumpkin spice and costumes, the Capitol Hill area has plenty of ways to celebrate.
Events across the area this weekend will give residents a chance to start their Halloween celebrations a week early. Here are some pre-holiday events to help you get in the Halloween spirit:
Thursday
Seniors Costume Brunch
King Greenleaf Recreation Center (201 N St. SW)
11 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Area seniors are invited to the recreation center for a costume brunch with food and music. There will also be prize giveaways for guests wearing the best costume of the event. More information is available via e-mail.
NoMa Pumpkin Carving Happy Hour
NoMa Junction @ Storey Park (1005 First St. NE)
4 – 7 p.m.
NoMa BID will provide free pumpkins and carving tools for the first 200 visitors to the “pumpkin patch.” Pumpkins can be reserved in advance online. Participants can bring their own pumpkins and tools, if they choose. The event is free and open to the public. It will have live music from ’90s cover band the Lloyd Dobbler Effect, face painting, and a candy scavenger hunt. Food and drinks will also be available for purchase.
Thursday – Sunday
Scream City D.C.
RFK Stadium (2400 East Capitol St. SE)
7 – 10 p.m. (open until 11 p.m. Friday and Saturday)
“Exorcism Estate” and “Slaughter Factory” are two fully-enclosed haunted houses that will take over Parking Lot 8 through the end of the month. The haunts are from the same minds as Field of Screams Maryland and are almost guaranteed to be very, very scary. The production company recommends no one under the age of 13 attend, and parents should use their discretion when choosing to bring their children. Tickets are available online for $30-$40. One ticket grants admission to both haunts, and each takes approximately 40 minutes to walk through.
Friday
Haunted History and Ghost Hunt
Northeast Neighborhood Library (330 7th St. NE)
4 – 9 p.m.
This evening will pair history and haunts so guests can decide for themselves whether the library is haunted or not. The first hour of the event will provide a haunted history of the building and the surrounding area. Following that will be a paranormal investigation where attendees will get into teams, use “ghost hunting” equipment and search for evidence of paranormal activity. The event is free, but pre-registration is required by e-mail, in person or by telephone at 202-698-0058.
Friday and Saturday
In Their Own Words: Soul Strolls at Congressional Cemetery
Historic Congressional Cemetery (1801 E St. SE)
6 – 9 p.m.
The Congressional Cemetery will have a second weekend of night tours. The tours will tell the stories of some of the 65,000 “residents” there, as interpreted by cemetery staff. The event will also have a cash bar and music each night. Tours are held during the twilight hours. Tickets are available online and cost $20 for adults and $10 for children who are 12 years old or younger.
Saturday
Hot Cider Hustle 5K/15K
RFK Stadium (2400 East Capitol St. SE)
9 a.m.
Capitol Hill-area runners can participated in one of two fall-themed races around RFK Stadium along the Anacostia Riverwalk Trail. Both races start at 9 a.m. in Lot 7. Hot apple cider and caramel apples will wait for participants as they cross the finish line. Registration is still open for both races, but the price will increase tomorrow at 1 p.m.
Pumpkins in the Park
Washington Canal Park (202 M St. SE)
11 a.m. – 1 p.m.
The Capitol Riverfront BID is hosting a late morning/early afternoon of family-friendly activities and entertainment to get ready for the holiday. Small pumpkins and decorating tools will be provided. There will also be face painting and live entertainment. The event is free and open to the public.
Barktoberfest
Yards Park (355 Water St. SE)
1 – 5 p.m.
The Washington Animal Rescue League is hosting the Second Annual Barktoberfest, an event scheduled to have local craft beer, live music, food trucks, shopping, a canine costume contest and a puppy kissing booth. General admission tickets are available online for $35 and include unlimited beer tastings. Dogs must be leashed at all times. Rain date is Oct. 25.
Haunted Harvest
Capitol Hill Montessori at Logan (215 G St. NE)
6 – 9 p.m.
This fall festival is for families to celebrate Halloween a little early. The event will have several activities, including a haunted house, spooky pumpkin painting, mad science experiments and a zombie dance party. Costumes are encouraged for all attendees. A chili cook-off contest will take place from 6 – 7:30 p.m. for $1 per taste. Dinners of chili or hotdogs will be served from 6 – 8 p.m. and cost $5 each. A $20 donation per family is recommended.
Photo via Facebook/Capitol Riverfront BID
Capitol Hill Agenda is a listing of interesting events for the week ahead in the Capitol Hill area. If you’d like to see your event featured, fill out our event submission form.
For more events, be sure to check out our event calendar.
Tuesday
National Building Museum Ward 6 Day
National Building Museum (401 F St. NW)
Time: 9-11 a.m.
Capitol Hill residents will get to use the museum’s “Beach” exhibit for free. Bring a driver’s license or other form of identification that shows a home address for entry.
First District Police Citizens Advisory Council Public Meeting
Metropolitan Police Department First District Station (101 M St. SW)
Time: 7-9 p.m.
Meet with law enforcement representatives for presentations and a question-and-answer session about crime in the community.
Thursday
Canal Park Outdoor Movie: ‘The Sound of Music’
Canal Park (200 M St. SE)
Have a picnic and see “The Sound of Music” for free as part of the Canal Park Outdoor Movie Series.
Friday
U.S. Men’s National Team Soccer Friendly vs. Peru
RFK Stadium (2400 East Capitol St. SE)
Time: 7 p.m.
See the U.S men’s national soccer team takes on Peru in an exhibition game. Tickets are available online.
Photo via Flickr/NationalBuildingMuseum
Capitol Hill Agenda is a listing of interesting events for the week ahead in the Capitol Hill area. If you’d like to see your event featured, fill out our event submission form.
For more events, be sure to check out our event calendar.
Thursday
Canal Park Outdoor Movie: ‘To Kill a Mockingbird’
Canal Park (200 M St. SE)
Time: 7-10 p.m.
Have a picnic and see “To Kill A Mockingbird” for free as part of the Canal Park Outdoor Movie Series.
Friday
M and 4th streets SW
Time: 4-9 p.m.
An Asian-inspired market with crafts, antiques, live music and food trucks will take over a lot near the Waterfront Metro station.
Saturday
Second Annual Dragon Boat Regatta
Southwest Waterfront
Time: 9 a.m.
Teams of 20 people will race in long “dragon” boats along the Southwest waterfront throughout the day. Beer and food will be available for purchase at The Wharf.
Sunday
Northeast Neighborhood Library (330 7th St. NE)
Time: 2-5 p.m.
The first-ever D.C. library branch block party will feature crafts, face painting, a balloon artist and storytelling.
Photo via Capital Dragon Boat Regatta
Capitol Hill Agenda is a listing of interesting events for the week ahead in the Capitol Hill area. If you’d like to see your event featured, fill out our event submission form.
For more events, be sure to check out our event calendar.
Thursday
Anacostia River Cleanup Canoe Trip
Anacostia Community Boathouse (1900 M St. SE)
Time: 1:30-4 p.m.
Thirty volunteers will help clean the river during a canoe trip guided by the Anacostia Watershed Society. RSVP required.
Canal Park Outdoor Movie: ‘Guardians of the Galaxy’
Canal Park (200 M St. SE)
Time: 7-10 p.m.
Have a picnic and see “Guardians of the Galaxy” for free as part of the Canal Park Outdoor Movie Series.
Friday
Fairgrounds (Half and M streets SE)
Time: 11 a.m.-11 p.m.
Food trucks descend on the Fairgrounds in Navy Yard for the Truckeroo festival. Past food trucks have included D.C. Slices, Goodies Custard, Red Hook Lobster Pound, Surfside and TaKorean.
‘Summer Sounds and Sizzlin’ BBQ’: Liam Evans & The Soul Revue
Gangplank Marina at The Wharf (600 Water St. SW)
Time: 6:30-8:30 p.m.
Listen to the soul music of Liam Evans & The Soul Revue along the Southwest waterfront promenade.
Capitol Hill Agenda is a listing of interesting events for the week ahead in the Capitol Hill area. If you’d like to see your event featured, fill out our event submission form.
For more events, be sure to check out our event calendar.
Tuesday
Eastern High School (1700 East Capitol St. NE)
Time: 5:30-7 p.m.
Join ANC 6B commissioners and representatives of the Metropolitan Police Department for a neighborhood walk intended to help residents feel safer after recent violent crime.
Wednesday
‘Footloose’ on NoMa Summer Screen
Storey Park (1st and L streets NE)
Time: 7-10 p.m.
Watch “Footloose” al fresco as part of NoMa Summer Screen. Coolers, dogs on leashes and kids are welcome for the free screening.
Thursday
Canal Park Outdoor Movie: ‘The Goonies’
Canal Park (200 M St. SE)
Time: 7-10 p.m.
Have a picnic and see “The Goonies” for free as part of the Canal Park Outdoor Movie Series.
Friday
‘Summer Sounds and Sizzlin’ BBQ’: Caiso Steel Band
Gangplank Marina at The Wharf (600 Water St. SW)
Time: 6:30-8:30 p.m.
Listen to the steel drums of Caiso Steel Band along the Southwest waterfront promenade.
Photo via Facebook/Wharf DC
Capitol Hill Agenda is a listing of interesting events for the week ahead in the Capitol Hill area. If you’d like to see your event featured, fill out our event submission form.
For more events, be sure to check out our event calendar.
Tuesday
Metropolitan Police Department’s First District National Night Out
Folger Park (3rd and D streets SE)
Time: 5:30-8:30 p.m.
Learn about safety and meet with citizen volunteers, friends and neighbors.
Wednesday
‘Stomp the Yard’ on NoMa Summer Screen
Storey Park (1st and L streets NE)
Time: 7-10 p.m.
Watch “Stomp the Yard” al fresco as part of NoMa Summer Screen. Coolers, dogs on leashes and kids are welcome for the free screening.
Thursday
Canal Park Outdoor Movie: ‘Pitch Perfect’
Canal Park (200 M St. SE)
Time: 7-10 p.m.
Have a picnic and see “Pitch Perfect″ for free as part of the Canal Park Outdoor Movie Series.
Sunday
‘Bring Back Joy’ Trapeze Circus
Trapeze School New York – Washington DC (4th and Tingey streets SE)
Time: 6:30 p.m. (doors), 8:30 p.m. (show starts)
Experience circus action, get your face painted and eat some Nando’s Peri-Peri chicken, all while raising money for “Clowns Without Borders.”
Photo via Facebook/Trapeze School New York – Washington DC
