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Theater Night: A Curated Review of Theater in the DMV • Matthew McClure

Spotlight: Eebee’s Corner Bar • Andrew Lightman

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Shaw Streets • Pleasant Mann

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The Stars We Do Not See: Australian Indigenous Art at the NGA

Through March 1, at the National Gallery of Art East Building, find ochre paintings made on bark, maps of the Central and Western deserts (socalled “dot paintings”), groundbreaking works in neon, video, and photography, and more. And meet artists who maintain and reinvigorate Ancestral traditions—revealing the rich, living history of creativity behind the world’s longest continuous culture. Australian Indigenous art is a visual thread connecting more than 250 nations across 65,000 years. Explore its breadth and brilliance through nearly 200 works from the late 1800s to today. nga.gov. Wingu Tingima Minyma Tjuta (Seven Sisters), 2006 synthetic polymer paint on canvas overall: 138 x 205 cm (54 5/16 x 80 11/16 in.) National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne. Photo: Christian Markel/NGV

“The Music of Oz: Treasures from The Wizard of Oz, The Wiz and Wicked” at the LOC

“The Music of Oz: Treasures from The Wizard of Oz, The Wiz and Wicked” is a special display in the Thomas Jefferson Building that marks the 125th anniversary of L. Frank Baum’s novel “The Wizard of Oz.” It features music and lyric manuscripts, costume designs and photographs from films and musicals inspired by the book, including “The Wizard of Oz” (1939), “The Wiz” (1978) and “Wicked” (2003). Highlights include a reproduction of the only lyric sketch for “Over the Rainbow” known to exist. “The Music of Oz” is on view through Jan. 31. loc.gov.

“Detroit Gospel Legends” at MGM National Harbor

On Saturday, Jan. 24, 8 p.m., Detroit Gospel Live brings the soul-stirring sounds of the Motor City to The Theater at MGM National Harbor, 101 MGM National Ave., Oxon Hill, MD. Experience the legendary Fred Hammond, the iconic Clark Sisters, dynamic performer Deitrick Haddon, worship leader Byron Cage, soulful vocalist Carvin Winans, and powerhouse Lisa Page-Brooks all on one stage. From timeless classics to modern praise, this celebration of Detroit gospel will lift your spirit and move your soul. Tickets are $55 to $263. mgmnationalharbor.mgmresorts.com.

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“La Casa de Bernarda Alba” at GALA

In García Lorca’s modern classic, an authoritarian mother exercises her ruthless power over her family, until the desire for freedom challenges and confronts her authority. A revealing look at the hypocrisy and deception that corrupt human relationships. La Casa de Bernarda Alba (in Spanish with English surtitles) in at GALA Theater, 3333 14th St. NW, from Feb. 5 to March 1. Tickets are $27 to $52. galatheatre.org.

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Trevor Noah at the Warner

South African stand-up comedian Trevor Noah is at the Warner Theatre, 513 13th St. NW, from Jan. 16 to 19, 8 p.m. He was the host of the Emmy Award-winning “The Daily Show” on Comedy Central for seven years which broke free from the restraints of a 30-minute linear show, producing award-winning digital series, podcasts and more for its global audience. Trevor is also the author of the #1 New York Times bestseller “Born a Crime: Stories from a South African Childhood” and its young readers adaptation, released in 2019. Tickets start at $97. warnertheatredc.com/shows

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CUA Students Build “The Wave”at the National Building Museum

Architecture students from The Catholic University of America have built a massive floating spaceframe, “Lightness of Strength: The Wave,” in the Great Hall of the National Building Museum, 401 F St. NW, using sustainable materials and new technology developed in part by a student and professor at the University. Suspended in the Great Hall, the 55-by180-foot structure is made of recycled aluminum and demonstrates how advanced material logic and fabrication can shape the next generation of resilient architectural design. Its combination of lightness and strength offers a model for more sustainable, efficient and flexible spaceframe construction. The National Building Museum is open Thursday through Monday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Admission is $10 for adults and $7 for youth and seniors; access to the Great Hall is free. “The Wave” is on view through Feb. 8, 2026. nbm.org.

“Chez Joey” at Arena

The year is 1940-something, and Chicago’s night scene is sizzling. Enter Joey Evans. A slick-talking, velvet-voiced songster with dreams bigger than the bandstand. But in a city where the right connections mean everything, he is caught between a bright-eyed chorus girl and a wealthy baroness who can bankroll his big break— for a price. Joey’s got a choice to make. This classic Rodgers and Hart score, including “Bewitched, Bothered and Bewildered,” “What Is a Man?,” and “I Could Write a Book,” now includes “This Can’t Be Love” and “The Lady Is a Tramp,” among others. The stakes are high, the music is hot, and the game of romance and ambition never sounded so good. Tickets start at $83. “Chez Joey” is at Arena Stage, 1101 Sixth St. SW, from Jan. 30 to March 15. arenastage.org.

The Eureka Moment: Unveiling Metaphors of Discovery at the National Academy of Sciences

Through May 29, 2026, this exhibition at the National Academy of Sciences, 2101 Constitution Ave. NW, explores how metaphors—often seen as poetic or artistic—can also be powerful tools for discovery that help us see the familiar in unfamiliar ways and open doors to new ways of thinking. Minor White (1908-1976), a visionary photographer and educator, believed that creativity could transform even the most technical fields. In 1965, he founded the Creative Photography Laboratory at MIT, where he developed a curriculum that encouraged engineers to think imaginatively and explore the artistic dimensions of their work—extending the impact beyond the visual to encompass conceptual and creative realms. cpnas.org. Mike and Doug Starn, Structure of Thought 15, 2001-2005, MIS and Lysonic inkjet prints on Thai mulberry, Gampi and tissue papers with wax, encaustic, and varnish, 30 x 40 inches. Collection of the National Academy of Sciences.

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Theater Night A Curated Review of Theater in the DMV

by Matthew McClure

lacemaking. It’s more than just a buzzword in the cacophony of the culture wars. There’s undeniable power in setting out to make a place that’s generative, where communities from every social, political and cultural background can share ideas, creativity and resources and where human connection can take place outside of social media algorithms, AI slop and reels of monetized content. This month’s column is all about placemaking and place makers.

In the Spotlight

Washington Improv Theater’s New home Opening spring 2027 Last month, Washington Improv Theater (WIT) announced its plan to make a home in NoMa at 1222 3rd St NE. After 28 years as a resident company at Studio Theatre, WIT’s plans to build out a 10,000 square foot performance,

An artist impression of Washington Improv Theater’s new frontage and marquee at 1222 3rd St NE. Image courtesy Washington Improv Theater.

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Mark Chalfant standing in the bare space at 1222 3rd St NE that will soon house Washington Improv Theater’s new stage. Photo: Matthew McClure.

workshop and classroom space over two floors in a mixed use residential building just steps away from the NoMa Gallaudet Metro station, Union Station and Union Market. Mark Chalfant, WIT’s artistic and executive director gave Hill Rag a special, guided tour of the new location last month. The company is entirely volunteer based and ensemble driven. They perform their signature brand of longform improv theater every weekend while also running workshops and classes that teach improv techniques to encourage creativity and connection. All these moving parts mean that Chalfant and his team have spent years wading through the logistics of renting space all over the city. A permanent home base, explains Chalfant, frees up the resources and time to make better work. “It introduces the ability to create a wide range of events that previously involved many different vendor relationships. It’s the stability of knowing these resources are ours first. We can really plan our schedule far in advance.” Chalfant says that DMArchitects’ Matthew Alexander, a WIT alum, has been commissioned for the buildout. “Matt understands the experience that a performer has from backstage, to onstage and after the show, so he’s brought that wisdom to this.” Once complete, WIT’s new venue will boast a 110seat theater at street level, a smaller configurable performance space on the lower level, seven classrooms, a community connection space, a café and a green room. Chalfant wants everyone in the neighborhood to know that they’ll be welcome. “We made it clear that we’re trying to be of service to this community. For 28 years, we’ve been using spaces that someone else was using and we’re ready to flip that script now. We want to deploy this space as a resource for this community.” Construction will start in March and wrap up in time for a

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Artists from across the DMV painting as part of the annual “NoMa in Color” mural festival, now in its 10th year. Photo: Sam Kittner.

grand opening in January next year. Chalfant and his team envision a creative campus where businesses can participate in the WIT@work program led by Mark Windmueller in their newly built classrooms, where Windmueller uses improv theater to resolve conflict and promote productivity in and outside of the workplace. Chalfant also hopes to see creative partners and neighbors from NoMa’s larger community gather either in the upstairs café or community connection lounge to generate new work, connect and collaborate on fresh ideas. NoMA BID’s CEO and president Maura Brophy says that attracting arts and culture to her district has been a central pillar of NoMa’s five year strategic plan, so welcoming WIT to the community made sense. “One of the goals of that plan was recruiting a performing arts venue. We

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laid the groundwork for that by developing a really strong arts identity in the form of public art, sculptures and murals. We’re very happy that WIT has seen the opportunity that NoMa presents and think that this is a good neighborhood for them to call home.” NoMa doesn’t really have any formal community gathering spaces like libraries or event halls, so Brophy is anticipating that WIT’s venue will bring benefits not only through its cultural output but also as a dynamic and welcoming space for neighbors to come together in fellowship. She says that the NoMA-Gallaudet U Metro Station (less than 600 feet from WIT’s new venue on 3rd St NE) is seeing a surge in ridership, bringing new visitors and audiences from around the city and the DMV to NoMa, and soon also to WIT.

If you’d like to contribute to WIT’s fundraising campaign (they’re hoping to raise $4 million to fully realize their dream venue), go to www. witdc.org.

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“Octet”, Studio Theatre Showing January 14 – February 22 www.studiotheatre.org Sometimes, the identifier of a community of seemingly totally different people is the place they make for themselves. That place can be virtual, like a chat space online or physical, like a church basement, the kind of place that AA or NA support groups usually congregate in. In “Octet”, the a cappella musical written and composed by Dave Malloy in 2019 and being staged this month by Studio The-

atre, you’ll be introduced to a group of colorful (and musical) characters that are tied to each other through both physical and virtual places. Jessica, Henry, Paula, Carly, Ed, Toby, Marvin and Velma all suffer from some form of internet addiction. The church basement in which “Octet” is staged is a space of catharsis, where they’re forced to confront, through song, their individual “monsters”: Compulsive scrolling, trolling, and the substitution of physical intimacy for the ersatz universe of online entertainment apps. “People are in this group singing about this tech addiction. It’s about all of us. That fundamental addiction hasn’t changed since the play was written,” explains David Muse, Studio Theatre’s artistic director and director for this staging of “Octet”. “There’s something about our relationship with technology that’s a little off and not healthy.” The crisis that “Octet” articulates through music is pressing. Polls from Gallup (2022) and Harmony Healthcare IT (2023) both show more than half of US adults and Gen Z individuals feel hopelessly addicted to their cellphones. We’re increasingly choosing to make virtual spaces for ourselves in isolation from others and, in some cases, it’s literally killing us. As Muse starts to wrap up his 15-year tenure as Studio Theatre’s artistic director, he’s also looking to make a new place for himself in DC’s creative ecosystem, while reflecting on his contributions to Studio Theatre. “It encourages you to think about the space you’re in, and the shape you want to leave it in when you step away.” Winner of the 2020 Drama Desk Awards for Outstanding Ensemble and Outstanding Music, “Octet” should be on your calendar this month if you’re looking for extra motivation to stick to that new year’s “digital detox” resolution. u

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Spotlight on Eebee’s Corner Bar by Andrew Lightman

wrapping around its kitchen. The décor is all warm dark wood wainscoting, leather and Escher-inspired wallpaper and exposed brick. Festive holiday lights hang from decorated ceilings, all punctuated by photographs and antiques. Old school soul plays in the background. Wooden chairs and marble topped tables complete the vibe.

mixed drinks at the Bottom Line. As a kid, she insisted on tipping the waitstaff. “The way that you treat a person in service is a mark of true character,” declared Brown. After graduating from Auburn University, Brown moved to New York City. There, she spent years working in the city’s hospitality industry. Starting as waitstaff, Brown worked her way up to bartending. She fell in love with McSorley’s, the

All In The Family

Proprietor Emily Larkin Brown designed Eebee’s Corner Bar with the aid of Barbara Dolan Brown, her mother. It is a family affair. One bathroom is a shrine to baseball. Brown is a diehard Orioles hat is the je ne sais quoi of a clasfan who fell in love with the team at her father’s sic neighborhood joint? Fasciknee. One of Brown’s relatives shot the buck whose nating décor? Succulent cuisine? head graces the wall of the front room. She gathLiberating libations? All are imered the other antique advertisements and photoportant. graphs in consignment shops all over the area. However, what makes an establishment “classic” “I love vintage antiques,” said Brown. is an ambiance that wraps a patron up like a wellBrown spotted the vintage lighted Marlboro used blanket on a bitterly cold evening. sign which graces the front bar while foraging for At Mr. Henry’s, on Capitol Hill, it oozes out of dining room furniture. She asked whether it was the ancient wooden booths supervised by the phofor sale. “If we get it down for you, you are buytos of the famous. At Shaw’s Maxwell Park, it is the ing it whether or not it works,” she recalled the attentive sommeliers holding court behind the bar. proprietor replying. Now, a new contemporary has joined their storied Brown and her mother placed many historical ranks. Eebee’s Corner Bar, located at 1840 Sixth St. shots of her grandparents and uncles on the bar’s NW, provides a sanctuary for Shaw neighbors to walls. Older relatives donated many of the antiques. escape the winter blues. “Every item has a story,” explained Brown. An expansive, wooden bar sits at the estabBartending is a family tradition. Brown’s father lishment’s heart, spanning two dining rooms and

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city’s oldest Irish bar. Along the way, Brown earned a sommelier’s certification and became a beer nerd. “The stories and communities that make beer fascinate me,” Brown stated. She dreamt of owning her own place. A gig assisting in the opening of the first Andy’s Pizza brought Brown back to the District. She remained determined to strike out on her own. After a three-year struggle to put the financing together, wrangle permits and bootstrap construction, she opened Eebee’s Corner Bar on Nov. 1, 2025, to the warm embrace of the Shaw community. The bar has been warmly reviewed by both Eater DC and the Washingtonian.

The Libations

Eebee’s serves two eponymous The shrimp on this cocktail are large enough to share. brews straight from imported Photo: Andrew Lightman Czech taps. These give each 10 ounce pour a cappuccino-like Brown’s attention to detail is endless. foam, much like that found at her beloved While in New York City, she sampled some McSorley’s. cottage fries at an Upper East Side restaurant. Brown designed her cocktail menu around The owners would not tell her their origin. So, the classics enjoyed by her older relatives. Exfor three months, she called suppliers pretendpect to find artfully mixed Martinis, Rusty ing to be their accountant until she tracked Nails, Manhattans, Dirty Shirleys, Old Fashdown the source. Perfectly cooked in beef talioneds and even Daiquiris. All run no more low, they arrive with light, fluffy centers comthan $15. plemented by crispy patterned rims. “I want my cocktails to be really good valOther stars of the menu include the ues,” Brown said. shrimp cocktail and turkey club. More imMake sure to sit at the bar. As the estabportantly, fried saltines accompany the crustalishment starts to hum, the bartenders graceceans, an invention from Brown’s own kitchen. fully pirouette and prance, pouring libations “I like my Saltines fried,” she emphasized. without missing a drop. It is quite a show. Reasonably priced between $18 and $25, most of the mains are shareable, particularly The Noshes the club sandwich. “I love burgers,” Brown asserted. “Everything on the menu is something I While living in New York City, she pasreally like,” Brown said. sionately searched for the perfect patty and In these dark times, Eebee’s Corner Bar best bun. The five best she sampled inspired is a warm oasis to gather, drink and dine. the Eebee’s burger. She sources her ground Don’t forget to ask Brown about the stories beef blend from a Brooklyn butcher, serving on her wall. it on buns freshly baked daily onsite to her Eebee’s Corner Bar is located at 1840 exacting specifications. The resulting cheeseSixth St. NW. Visit www.eebeesbar.com for burger, as I can attest, is simply delicious. more information. u

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Playing musical chairs at Events DC’s Winter Wonderland. Photo: Alexander M. Padro, Courtesy Shaw Main Streets.

Winter Wonderland at the Convention Center

Events DC held its annual Winter Wonderland holiday celebration Saturday morning, December 13 at the Washington Convention Center. Approximately 450 kids from all eight wards of the District enjoyed three hours of fun, prizes and snacks. Activities included a bounce house, a setup for Kid Karaoke, photos from a 360-degree camera, a round of musical chairs, face painting, gingerbread house, cookie and churro decorating, caricatures, and a raffle for gift cards. DC Council members Brooke Pinto, and Matthew Frumin helped draw the winning tickets. All children received an age and

Shaw Leader Receives Howard University Honor

On the night of December 11, life-long Shaw resident Gretchen Wharton received Howard University’s Excellence in Truth and Service Award. The prestigious award recognizes individuals who exemplify the University’s core values of leadership, innovation and resilience. Honorees are celebrated for their unwavering commitment to truth and service, and for making a profound impact within their professions, communities and society at large. Wharton followed a career at the Xerox Corporation with work to support the safety and development of the Shaw community, including serving on the board of Shaw Main Streets. She has also contributed to the city’s culture as a member of the District’s Commission on Arts and Humanities. The other honorees were Tony Norman, Darren Jones, Patrick Nelson and Maybelle Bennett.

“At age 18, I regularly submitted lighthearted weather photos for the Washington Daily News, where they were published near the back pages. On a pre-spring day, managing editor Nick Blatchford assigned me to find a ‘spring day’ moment. I made a photo of three kids swinging joyously on a rope tied to a dead tree, near Rhode Island Avenue NW. The photo was intended to be published in the tabloid’s recesses as a fun weather photo. That night my happenstance photograph altered my life as another life tragically changed. “Wharlest Jackson, treasurer of the Natchez, MS NAACP branch was murdered because he accepted a seventeen cents per hour raise and promotion over a white worker at the Armstrong Tire Factory. Planted under his pickup truck driver’s seat, a massive bomb blew his body parts 1/4 mile in each direction. His wife said later she heard the explo-

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Kids decorating gingerbread houses at Winter Wonderland at the Washington Convention Center. Photo: Alexander M. Padro, Courtesy Shaw Main Streets.

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A professional photographer, Jonathan Atkin, who started his career in DC, is hoping the community can help answer some questions surrounding a decades-old photograph. He took a picture in 1967 of children playing on the northeast corner of Fifth Street and Rhode Island Avenue in Shaw. The photo gained significance for him after he visited the Equal Justice Initiative’s Legacy Museum, part of its National Memorial for Peace and Justice in Montgomery, Alabama, dedicated to recounting the Black experience in America. After his trip to Montgomery, Atkin thought of the picture he took, as he explains:

Three boys playing on Rhode Island Avenue in Shaw, 1967. Photo: Courtesy of Jonathan Atkin

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sion saying to their son, ‘It’s Jackson. I know it’s Jackson.’ Late that night, the Daily News teletype machines rattled out the ghastly news. The night crew chose my photo to mirror the terrible headline. A lynching metaphor. My photo became FRONT PAGE, February 27, 1967. “After visiting the Legacy Museum, I had no choice but to turn my home upside down to hopefully find one copy of the front page and more importantly, the original negative. Three days searching boxes of early photography from 58 years ago; a simple Washington Daily News envelope buried in high school negatives popped up with the penciled note: ‘First Assignment.’” After finding the negative of the photograph and the copy of the front page where it was printed, Atkin started to wonder if anyone in the neighborhood might recognize the boys in the photo or could describe life in Shaw at the time. Mr. Atkin would like to know more about the neighborhood during this period, particularly if someone knows who these boys are or can describe what it was like living in Shaw. You can find his contact information on his website www.shipshooter.com. ◆

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Commission Addresses Public Safety, Licenses by Pleasant Mann Advisory Neighborhood Commission (ANC) 2G held its monthly meeting for December on Thursday evening, December 11, 2025. The meeting was held as a virtual conference. Commission Chair Steven McCarty (2G04) called the meeting to order. Commissioners Howard Garrett (2G01, Vice Chair), Alexander M. “Alex” Padro (2G02), Nicole Shea (2G03, Secretary), Sheena Berry (2G05) and Rachelle Nigro (2G06, Treasurer) were in attendance. The commission had a quorum to conduct business. Third Police District. Lieutenant Alan Herring of the Third Police District reported on current crimes in the ANC area. There was one assault with a deadly weapon incident, domestic in nature, that was closed with an arrest. A case of robbery in November of a Capital Bikeshare bike by three teenagers is still open. There were five firearms recovered by police over the previous month. Commissioner McCarty said he was glad to hear that more firearms were being taken off the street. Commissioner Nigro asked if the police were still producing a firearms report. Herring said that he would look into it. She also complained that there was not a foot patrol in her area. The lieutenant replied that current policy requires officers to get out of their cars periodically to walk around. Commissioner Garrett asked why Mesobe Restaurant and Market on Seventh Street, which had been closed for drug activity, was now open again. Herring said that he would investigate why. Central Cell Block, 501 New York Avenue NW. Representatives of the Department of General Services (DGS) gave an update on their work on the construction at 501 New York Avenue NW for a temporary Central Cellblock for the Department of Corrections to replace the District’s cellblock in the Daly Building during its

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renovation. The current issue is the request to the District Department of Transportation’s Public Space Committee (PSC) for approval of a fence surrounding the site and new curb cuts. The PSC suggested that the project get approval from the Historic Preservation Review Board (HPRB) for the changes before applying for public space permits. All the work done so far on the project has been on the interior of the building. A hearing before the HPRB was scheduled for December 18. The project is expected to be completed by the summer of 2026. Commissioner Nigro started her comments by saying that a date given in the presentation was in error and that the ANC had not been given sufficient notice of plans for the project. She also asked if there was evidence that neighbors around the project were notified of the plans. DGS said that they would provide the evidence of notification. She also asked why DGS was asking HPRB for a variance for a seven-foot fence, higher than normally allowed. When asked about the precedent for the fence, Commissioner Padro added that the highest fence allowed by HPRB in the neighborhood was six feet. Nigro made a motion to oppose the variances that DGS was seeking from the HPRB for the cell block project. The motion passed, 5 yeas, 0 nays, 1 abstention. Maxwell Wine Bar, 1336 Ninth Street NW. A request from the owner to amend the settlement agreement with the ANC to allow nonamplified jazz music at the bar’s sidewalk café on Sunday afternoons. The owner noted that he has a similar arrangement at another bar, the Pop Fizz Bar, that has proven popular. Commissioner Nigro wondered if live music outside, even restricted to Sunday afternoons, could cause problems. Com-

missioner Padro reiterated that the music is to be non-amplified, and that neighbors to the bar did not oppose the measure. The motion to support the amendment to the settlement agreement passed unanimously. Alcohol License Renewals. There were two Class CT Tavern Licenses up for renewal that came before the commission, Death and Co. (124 Blagden Alley NW ) and Silk Lounge (1503 Ninth Street NW ). The ANC voted unanimously to support the license renewals. Calico, 50 Blagden Alley NW. A request to the Alcohol Beverage and Cannabis Administration for a substantial change to a Class C Restaurant License, allowing live entertainment inside the establishment. Calico is also asking for a stipulated license for the change. The ANC has already changed its settlement agreement with the establishment allowing for live entertainment. A motion to support the substantial license change and a stipulated license passed unanimously. Q Street Trash Can. Commissioner Padro asked the commission to issue a letter to the Department of Public Works (DPW ), requesting the removal of the public trash can at the intersection of Eighth and Q Streets NW. Padro said that the can had been a constant problem in the neighborhood, with a chronic problem of household trash being dumped there and the fact that DPW does not empty the can consistently. The can had previously been removed for these reasons, but had been subsequently been reinstalled. The motion to write a letter to DPW passed unanimously. ANC 2G will hold its next meeting on Thursday, February 12, 2026. The meeting will start at 6:30 p.m. Plans are to hold this meeting as a virtual conference. Visit www.anc2g.org for more information. ◆

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BULLETIN BOARD Winter Skate at the National Building Museum

Through Feb. 8, the National Building Museum, 401 F St. NW, invites visitors to enjoy a unique indoor skating experience in the Museum’s Great Hall. During this season, visitors can enjoy skating throughout the week with early hours, daytime, and after-hours skate sessions, each offering a different way to experience the rink. Here’s the schedule: Toddler Time, Thursdays and Fridays, 11 to 11:45 a.m. (after Story time); Daytime Hours, Thursdays to Mondays, noon to 5 p.m.; After-Hours, Thursdays and Fridays, 6 to 8 p.m. Themed skate nights are: Jan. 8, 70s Hits; Jan. 9, Divas Night; Jan. 15, Motown Night; Jan. 16, K-Pop Night; Jan. 22, 90s Hip Hop and R&B; Jan. 23, Latin Hits; Jan. 29, 80s Hits; and Jan. 30, Go-Go. $20 for adults, $17, youth and seniors. nbm.org/skate-spectacular.

Notary Public Services Now Available at MLK Library

Notary services are now available at the Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library, 901 G St. NW. Services are free and available every second and third Saturday of the month, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., on a walk-in basis only. First-come, first-served. Notary services are offered in community room 202-K on the second floor, across from the Alma Thomas Teen Space. For a full list of what to bring and how

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to prepare, visit dclibrary.org/using-the-library/ notary-public-commission-services. The DCPL notary public is prohibited from helping you to prepare, complete, or understand legal documents. Translators and ASL interpretation are available on request. notarypublicdcpl@dc.gov.

“January Jazz Jam” at Union Station

Residents, commuters and visitors are invited to experience “January Jazz Jam”, a free live in-

strumental jazz concert series at Union Station. Throughout January, local musicians will perform every Tuesday and Wednesday from 4 to 6 p.m. at The Stage, located in the Main Hall, transforming the evening commute into a vibrant and welcoming cultural experience. unionstationdc.com/ events/january-jazz-jam.

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“Remember the Dream: A Day Honoring Dr. King” at NMAAHC

Join the National Museum of African American History and Culture on Monday, Jan. 18, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., for “Remember the Dream: A Day Honoring Dr. King”. Explore the significance of HBCUs in NMAAHC’s new exhibition, At the Vanguard; visit the Typewriter Poets to receive a personalized poem. Families can celebrate at Dr. King’s birthday party on the 4th Floor Overlook with creative crafts, balloon art, and a sing-along to Stevie Wonder’s “Happy Birthday.” Plus, experience live musical performances by Rex Carnegie and the House Band in Heritage Hall at 11 a.m. and 1:30 p.m., honoring Dr. King’s legacy through music. Free tickets are available at nmaahc.si.edu.

pm., Washington Improv Theater’s classes at the Shaw Library, 1630 Seventh St. NW, are geared toward having fun and building skills, including communication tools and techniques that are as useful in real life as they are on stage. Taking improv classes is also a great way to meet interesting people and make friends. (Their diverse student body includes people of all ages—from college students to retirees.) There’s no prerequisite for joining a Level 1 class. If you enjoy having fun and want to explore your creativity, improv’s for you. dclibrary.org.

Dupont Underground Premieres: The Trumpeter

From Jan. 22 to Feb. 1, the Dupont Underground, 19 Dupont Cir. NW, premieres “The Trumpeter,” a fully staged theatrical experience, marking its first presentation in Washington, DC, as part of the inaugural “Drama In Your Face” season. Written by Inna Goncharova, the play explores art in war through the story of a trumpeter composing a symphony amid the siege of Mariupol in Ukraine. A production of Alliance for New Music-Theatre, it transforms the underground stage into a haunting testament to resilience, memory, and the enduring power of the human spirit. General admission is $41.40. dupontunderground.org.

National Air and Space Museums’ 2026 Summer Internship Program

Learn to Budget, Save and Plan for the Future The DC Department of Insurance, Securities and Banking (DISB) is offeringf free, interactive programs designed to help residents reach their full financial potential. Bank on DC (bankondc.org) provides economic mobility and wellness to individuals throughout the District. The Financially Fit DC platform (welcome.financiallyfitdc.com) of-

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The Washington, DC Auto Show

The Washington, DC Auto Show is open daily between Jan. 23 and Feb. 1 at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center, 801 Allen Y. Lew Pl. NW. Here’s the schedule: Fridays, Jan. 23 and 30, noon to 9 p.m.; Saturdays, Jan. 24 and 31, 10 a.m. to 9 p.m.; Sundays, Jan. 25 and Feb. 1, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Monday through Thursday, Jan. 26 to 29, noon to 8 p.m. Weekday adult tickets are $16.25; weekends, $21.50; kids, six to twelve, $8; under five, free. All tickets are valid for one-day admission. washingtonautoshow.com. fers curated workshops that provide personalized financial education, budgeting tools, and goalsetting resources. Get student loan help at disb. dc.gov/studentloanhelp. The DC Opportunity Accounts Program (disb.dc.gov/page/dc-opportunityaccounts) is a matched savings program that helps qualified District residents save up to $7,500 for goals such as education, homeownership, or small business development. For more information visit DISB.dc.gov or call 202-727-8000.

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DC Arts & Culture Career Development Fair

“Calling all early career professionals, recent graduates, current college students, career changers, parents seeking opportunities for young adults, and high school students interested in arts-related internships.” On Friday, Jan. 30, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., explore apprenticeships, fellowships, and internships with leading arts organizations in the DMV. This event, at Arena Stage, 1101 Sixth St. SW, is a chance to connect with hiring industry profession-

als and learn how to kick-start a career in the arts. From noon to 1 p.m., there is a panel discussion on “Finding Your Path in the Arts: From Early Opportunities to a Creative Career”. Hiring organizations are: Americans for the Arts, Arena Stage, GALA Hispanic Theatre, Imagination Stage, International Arts and Artists, Keegan Theatre, Olney Theatre Center, Smithsonian Center for Folklife and Cultural Heritage, Theatre Washington, Wolf Trap Foundation for the Performing Arts, Woolly Mammoth Theatre Company, Shakespeare Theatre,

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Jazz Cats by Luther Wright, a mural from Southwest BID’s FY23 PABC project “Gallery of Southwest: Celebrating the Past, Present, and Future”

Fresh Paint: CAH Mural Program

The District of Columbia’s Commission of the Arts and Humanities Public Art Department is soliciting applications from experienced local mural artists for their new Fresh Paint: CAH Mural Program to design and install large-scale exterior murals on the facade of selected buildings within the District of Columbia. Submission deadline is Monday, Feb. 23, 2026. Request application at dcarts.dc.gov/public-art/fresh-paint-dc. Staff contact is Deirdre Darden, deirdre. darden@dc.gov. Arts Administrators of Color Network, Encore Stage & Studio, Round House Theatre, Discovery Theater by Smithsonian Associates, and 1st Stage Theater. Bring resume copies and business cards. Free admission. arenastage.org.

SoulFlow: The Wednesday Wind Down Series

Join FlowWell Yoga + Wellness every Wednesday evening, 6:30 to 7:30 p.m., at Doc 5 in Union Market for SoulFlow: The Wednesday Wind Down Series--a soulful yoga experience pairing mindful movement with iconic neo-soul and R&B albums. Each week focuses on a different body group and chakra, guided by intentional playlists and grounded flow sequences designed to help you release, restore, and reconnect. Expect slow, steady movement, space to breathe, and a post-class wine-down moment to ease into your evening. Tickets are $10. Bring a yoga mat, your favorite water bottle (or wine glass), and a friend who needs to unwind. unionmarketdc.com.

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Fort Dupont Ice Arena Reopens

The Fort Dupont Ice Arena, 3779 Ely Pl. SE, has reopened. The new ice arena includes a single NHL-size ice sheet as well as expanded locker facilities, support facilities, and a community meeting room. The new state-of-the-art facility provides a modern skating facility to serve the residents of the District. Hours of operation are: Mondays to Fridays, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.; Saturdays, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. fdia.org.

Holiday Greenery Curbside Collection

The Bowser Administration has announced that holiday trees and greenery will be collected curbside, from the front of residences that receive DPW sanitation collection services between Jan. 2 and Feb. 28. Items collected will be turned into compost and provided free to residents throughout the year. After February 28, holiday trees and greenery should be placed at the residents’ point of sanitation collection and will be collected as trash. dpw.dc.gov.

DC Hypothermia Alerts

Hypothermia alerts are activated when the National Weather Service forecasted temperature, including wind chill, is or will be 32° F or below; or, when the temperature is forecasted to be 40° F or below, and the forecasted chance of precipitation is fifty percent or greater. Transportation to shelter is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week. If you see someone outside in need of shelter or a welfare check, call the Shelter Hotline at 202-399-7093 or dial 311. If there is an immediate risk to safety call 911. When calling, include the time, the address or location of the sighting, and a description of the person’s appearance. dhs.dc.gov/extremeweather.

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CHANGING HANDS Changing Hands is a list of most residential sales in the Midcity DC area from the previous month. A feature of every issue, this list, based on the MRIS, is provided courtesy of Don Denton, manager of the Coldwell Banker office on Capitol Hill. The list includes address, sales price and number of bedrooms. Neighborhood

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1479 Florida Ave NW

$1,095,000

$773,000

$1,600,000 $1,490,000

5 5

$995,000 $880,000 $750,000 $670,000 $635,000 $620,000 $514,100 $430,000

5 4 4 3 3 4 4 3

$3,200,000 $2,870,000 $2,800,000 $1,870,000 $1,640,000 $1,210,250 $1,125,000

5 5 5 3 4 3 3

COLUMBIA HEIGHTS

$775,000 $750,000 $587,500

3 3 3

DUPONT CIRCLE

$3,225,000 $1,955,000 $1,230,000

4 5 7

$1,125,000

$1,930,000 $1,450,000 $1,382,000 $1,310,000 $1,250,000 $1,215,000

4 3 3 3 3 3

$1,345,000 $1,100,000 $1,025,000 $835,000 $570,000

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14TH STREET CORRIDOR ADAMS MORGAN 1652 Kalorama Rd NW

BLOOMINGDALE 44 Seaton Pl NW 21 W St NW

COLUMBIA HEIGHTS 2724 13th St NW 1205 Shepherd St NW 1212 Park Rd NW 723 Gresham Pl NW 1410 Florida Ave NW 749 Princeton Pl NW 611 Keefer Pl NW 1305 Taylor St NW

DUPONT CIRCLE 1620 S St NW 1517 Corcoran St NW 1620 Riggs Pl NW 2014 O St NW 1828 T St NW 1823 Riggs Pl NW #2 1514 Caroline St NW

ECKINGTON 1706 1st St NE 118 Todd Pl NE 116 Todd Pl NE

KALORAMA

2131 Bancroft Pl NW 1716 22nd St NW 2017 19th St NW

LEDROIT PARK 323 T St NW

LOGAN CIRCLE

1530 15th St NW 1501 Church St NW 1415 Swann St NW 1420 Rhode Island Ave NW 1733 11th St NW 915 Westminster St NW

OLD CITY #2

912 P St NW 1125 5th St NW 1641 V St NW 458 N St NW 9 New York Ave NW

SHAW

1209 S St NW 925 French St NW 925 R St NW 455 Q St NW

U STREET CORRIDOR 1231 W St NW

CONDO

14TH STREET CORRIDOR 1418 W St NW #202

ADAMS MORGAN

1700 Kalorama Rd NW #310 2363 Champlain St NW #26 1807 California St NW #204 1742 U St NW #101

BLOOMINGDALE 2128 1st St NW #1 52 Quincy Pl NW #304

CENTRAL

920 I St NW #502 925 H St NW #701 1150 K St NW #1211 1133 14th St NW #601

CHINATOWN

809 6th St NW #63 1435 Perry Pl NW #1 1337 Harvard St NW #1 1419 Clifton St NW #101 616 NW Kenyon St NW #3 2201 15th St NW #101 3511 13th St NW #102 526 Kenyon St NW #104

$337,000

$825,000 $800,000 $757,200 $520,500

3 2 2 2

$705,000 $450,000

3 2

$1,200,000 $725,000 $600,000 $370,000

2 1 2 1

$360,000

$722,000 $657,500 $595,000 $524,000 $475,000 $347,500 $295,000

3 5 2 3 3 1 2

1713 18th St NW #A $860,000 2 1615 Q St NW #301/303 $845,000 2 $725,000 2 1619 Swann St NW #4 1621 T St NW #206 $725,000 2 $715,000 2 1621 T St NW #601 1724 17th St NW #71 $705,000 2 $675,000 2 1426 21st St NW #405 1926 New Hampshire Ave NW #12 $540,000 2 $515,000 1 1800 R St NW #206 1722 Connecticut Ave NW #3 $499,900 1 $485,000 2 1803 T Street NW #3 (B) 1801 T St NW #10 $485,000 1 $444,000 2 1713 18th St NW #B 1280 21st St NW #506 $405,000 1 $250,000 0 1325 18th St NW #RP-101 1816 New Hampshire Ave NW #701 $242,000 0 1816 New Hampshire Ave NW #201 $228,000 0 1601 18th St NW #312 $226,000 0 $222,000 0 1727 Mass. Ave NW #603

GALLERY PLACE 777 7th St NW #804

$271,000

1 2 1 2 2 1 1

KALORAMA

$2,350,000 $1,705,000 $1,330,000 $1,130,000

4 3 3 3

2129 Florida Ave NW #201 $749,000 2413 20th St NW #1 $618,500 2126 Connecticut Ave NW #28 $560,000 1843 Mintwood Pl NW #204 $555,000 $489,500 2227 20th St NW #402 2138 California St NW #307 $435,000

$585,000

LEDROIT PARK

74 Adams St NW #3

$870,000

LOGAN CIRCLE

1533 P St NW #5 1401 Church St NW #518 1335 11th St NW #202 1406 Corcoran St NW #C 1918 15th St NW #2 1335 11th St NW #203 1335 11th St NW #101 1414 15th St NW #5 1634 14th St NW #604 1715 15th St NW #44

$1,325,000 $1,325,000 $1,050,000 $1,035,000 $975,000 $899,900 $699,900 $668,000 $620,000 $515,000

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1700 17th St NW #508 1209 13th St NW #209

$500,000 $466,000

MOUNT VERNON TRIANGLE 1117 10th St NW #906

MT VERNON SQUARE 400 Mass. Ave NW #706

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