The 11th Annual Dog Days of August! DC's Coolest Downtown Neighborhood Hosts the Hottest End-of-Summer Weekend!
Come hang out and enjoy special events, sales, restaurant deals, and family fun throughout MidCity!
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The Studio Theatre 1501 14th St NW Annual Garage Sale, which includes unique items, antiques and home furnishings from last season’s productions, will be held Saturday from 10am-4pm.
www.studiotheatre.org, 202.332.3300
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Source 1835 14th St NW Get a sneak peek of upcoming performances, meet and greet the artists, and participate in light saber, improv, and step workshops for all ages on Sunday.
www.sourcedc.org, 202.204.7800
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Sukio Design Co. 1338 U Street NW Meet artist Eto Oro as his exhibit, “Reflection Eternal-Clocks and Mirrors” opens Saturday.
www.sukio.com, 202.596.9090
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Plan B 1530 14th St NW All artwork 15% off, current exhibition excluded.
www.galleryplanb.com, 202.234.2711
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Transformer 1404 P St NW Special exhibit, “E7: Tetrad” featuring emerging artists exploring themes of artistic process, personal history, character study, and the struggle for perfection.
www.transformergallery.org, 202.483.1102
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Shaw Dog Park
On August 7, learn more about how DC's first official dog park serves 14th & U Street residents and their canine companions! Volunteers from Shaw Dog Park will be in front of City Paws on 14th St., dispensing information and selling Shaw Dog Park t-shirts for $20 - proceeds of which benefit the Park.
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Washington City Paper 14th and U Street Farmers Market Stop by the Washington City Paper booth at the 14 & U Farmers’ Market, giving away prizes and coupons for Twins Jazz happy hour.
14 & U Farmer’s Market at Reeves Center Plaza, www.washingtoncitypaper.com
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Washington Improv Theater 1835 14th St NW The return of Improvapalooza, featuring 51 performers in 85 shows, Saturday at 7pm at Source.
www.sourcedc.org, 202.204.7800
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TD Bank 1489 P Street NW Visit TD Bank to pick up a Dog Days gift bag full of special coupons from dozens of MidCity boutiques, eateries, and shops--only available to the first 50 guests each day Friday, Saturday and Sunday. 5 lucky bags will contain a $100 TD Bank Visa gift card compliments of Washington Post Express.
www.tdbank.com, 202.939.0518
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DC Arts and Humanities Education Collaborative Throughout MidCity Look for soaring butterfly sculptures throughout MidCity, decorated by DC school children as part of the Taking Flight Initiative.
www.dcahec.com
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Borderstan.com For Dog Days, visit our table outside Go Mama Go, 1809 14th Street Visit Borderstan--the go to website for info on Dupont Circle, U Street, and Logan Circle--in front of Go Mama Go.
www.borderstan.com
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Shops |
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RCKNDY 1515 U St NW Save up to 80% on select furniture, décor, and gifts.
www.rckndy.com, 202.332.5639
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Junction 1510 U. St NW Huge discounts throughout the store, including a $5 sale rack, $2 sale bin, specials by Renee Prioleau, and much more.
www.junctionwdc.com, 202.438.0261
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Garden District 1740 14th Street NW Save up to 70% on all exterior plants and 20% on interior plants and pottery.
www.gardendistrict-dc.com, 202.797.9005
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Vastu 1829 14th St NW Take 20% off all new custom upholstery orders.
www.vastudc.com, 202.234.8344
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Cork Market and Tasting Room 1805 14th Street, N.W. Homemade lemonade and donut stand outside the market plus wine tastings all weekend long and special discounts on wine.
www.corckdc.com, 202.265.2674
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Secret Pleasures Boutique 1510 U Street NW Enter to win the top selling couple intimate product, The We-Vibe II.
www.adultsecretpleasures.com, 202.664.1476
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Timothy Paul Bedding + Home 1529 14th St NW Take 15% (and more!) off the entire store, including special orders.
www.timothypaulbedding.com, 202.234.2020
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Bang & Olufsen Logan Circle 1604 14th St NW Enjoy great discounts throughout the store Saturday and Sunday.
www.bang-olufsen.com, 202.232.4833
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Stem 1412 U St NW Save up to 60% on women’s and men’s fashion accessories imported from Thailand.
www.dcstem.com, 202.232.0007
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Treasury Vintage 1843 14th St NW Cool off with complimentary refreshments, music from local DJs, and a $5 bargain bin.
www.shoptreasury.com, 202.506.6908
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Lettie Gooch Boutique 1517 U St NW Enjoy lemonade and markdowns of up to 75% off, plus the first 25 customers will receive an additional 10% off their favorite item.
www.lettiegooch.com, 202.332.4242
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Redeem 1734 14th St NW Take 25% off spring and summer apparel from designers like Feral Childe, Wrath Arcane, Kai-aakmann, Kaylee Tankus and Religion. Plus, take an additional 25% off previously marked down merchandise for up to 60% off select items. Also Jesse Walker, designer behind REALM jewelry, will be onsite.
www.redeemus.com, 202.332.7447
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Rue 14 1803a 14th St NW Great deals on end of season styles for men and women from brands like Free People, Gant and Penguin. Also enjoy a $10 bargain bin.
www.rue14.com, 202.462.6200
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Miss Pixies 1626 14th St NW Everything in the store will be 20% off.
www.misspixies.com, 202.232.8171
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Toucan Boutique 1911 9th street NW Alluring Brazilian swimwear, new arrivals from Columbia, cutting edge designers and trendy accessories at great discounts on the sidewalk in front of Black Cat.
www.toucanboutique.com, 202.517.1850
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Crown Pawnbroker 1726 14th St NW Take 15% off all musical instruments and accessories on Saturday from 12-5.
www.crownpawnbrokers.com, 202.332.2522
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Vida Fitness 1515 15th St NW Stop by the sidewalk table for Pro Shop items and free day passes and $10 off coupons for massages or facials at Aura with Dog Days postcards.
www.vidafitness.com, 202.588.5559
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Home Rule 1807 14th St NW Enjoy savings of up to 75% on selected merchandise.
www.homerule.com, 202.797.5544
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Urban Essentials 1330 U St NW Floor samples discounted up to 70%, plus 15% off regular prices on everything else in the store!
www.urban-essentials.com, 202.299.0640
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Framesmith DC 1350 Q St NW, Ready-made frames and mirrors at bargain prices all weekend!
202.518.2500
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Palace 5 2216 14th St, NW Outerwear will be 50% off, plus $10 T-shirts and $25 shoes.
www.palace5.com, 202.299.9008
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Nana 1528 U St NW Save up to 70% on savvy women’s styles perfect for work and play.
www.nanadc.com, 202.667.6955
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14&U Farmers' Market 2000 14th St NW Beat the heat with free samples of Dolcezza sorbet, plus sales at all stands and cooking demos at the Market Table.
U Street Corridor, www.14andufarmersmarket.com
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Som Records 1843 14th Street NW Take 10% off of all used vinyl and qualify for a free gift certificate. DJs all weekend!
www.somrecordsdc.com, 202.328.3345
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Go Mama Go 1809 14th St NW, Half off sidewalk sale: all items 50% off and more. Inside, all items will be 20% off (consigned artwork excluded). Join Ronald Puntanen and his accordion Saturday morning!
www.gomamago.com, 202.299.0850
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Zawadi 1524 U St NW 30% markdowns on African masks, sculptures, textiles, and vinyl jazz R&B, disco and reggae albums on Sunday only. Plus explore our real African Marketplace all weekend, designed by Oumar Cisse (aka Peace Corp Baba) featuring jewelry and crafts from West Africa.
www.zawadidc.com, 202.232.2214
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The Bike Rack 1412 Q St NW Mention Dog Days at time of purchase and receive 10% off parts and accessories, plus join us for weekend group rides on Saturday at 10:00 am and Sunday at 8:30 am. For more information, visit www.thebikerack.com/community/group-rides.
www.bikerackdc.com, 202.387.2453
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Millennium Decorative Arts 1528 U St NW Save 20-50% off Mid-Century furniture and decorative accessories throughout the store.
www.millenniumdecorativearts.com, 202.483.1218
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PULP 1803 14th St NW Stop by for Pulp’s famous $1 card bins, plus huge markdowns on great merchandise.
www.pulpdc.com, 202.462.7857
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Green Pets 1722 14th St NW, Entire store on sale with dog and cat food 10% to 20% off, hard goods 15% to 75% off, and hourly drawings for free treats, food, and toys. Gift bags for the first 100 customers and companions.
www.greenpets.com, 202.986.7907
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Dogs By Day 1724 14th St NW Free socialization tests for spayed/neutered dogs. Dogs must be current on their Rabies, Distemper, and Bordetella shots. Bring dogs and their shots record to DBD between 11am-3pm.
www.dogsbyday.com, 202.986.6301
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Caramel 1603 U St NW Save up to 75% on summer styles and 10% on fall preview items, plus shop an ADMK trunk show with special discounts on Saturday.
www.caramelfashion.com, 202.265.1930
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Martha's Outfitters 2122 14th St NW Save big on one of a kind clothing, jewelry and housewares. Kids can enjoy arts and crafts on the sidewalk. All proceeds benefit the children and food programs of Martha's Table.
www.marthastable.org, 202.328.6608
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Logan Hardware 1416 P St NW Enjoy free popcorn at our 20% off sale* (up to 50% off certain items). Enter our outdoor grill raffle, plus look for our staff handing out Logan Hardware totebags every morning throughout Dog Days! (*Sale applies to regularly priced, in-stock products. Cannot be combined with other sale items).
www.acehardwaredc.com, 202.265.8500
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Restaurants |
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Artfully Chocolate & Kingsbury Confection 1529C 14th St NW Join ACKC for a beach-themed party with specialty cocktails all weekend.
www.thecocoagallery.com, 202.387.COCO
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Love Cafe 1501 U St NW Cake slices for just $4 all weekend.
www.cakelove.com/lovecafe/,202.265.9800
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Cake Love 1506 U St NW Cupcakes for just $2 all weekend.
www.cakelove.com, 202.265.9800
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Policy 1904 14th St NW Food samples and beverages in front of the restaurant all day, plus restaurant specials inside starting at 5pm.
www.policydc.com, 202.387.7654
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Cafe Saint Ex 1847 14th St NW Cool off with a “Hair of the Dog Days” cocktail and brunch specials. www.saint-ex.com, 202.265.7839
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Ben's Chili Bowl 1213 U St NW, Obama's favorite half smoke and chili special--plus get 10% off Chili Bowl souvenirs in front of the store.
www.benschilibowl.com, 202.667.0909
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Next Door Restaurant and Bar 1211 U St NW Drink in and eat up with bottomless Mimosas and brunch specials.
www.bensnextdoor.com, 202.667.8880
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DC Noodles 1412 U St NW Get 10% off your meal with a receipt from any participating Dog Days retailer the same day as purchase. One time only.
www.dcnoodles.com, 202.232.8424
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Rice 1608 14th St NW Get 10% off your meal with a receipt from any participating Dog Days retailer the same day as purchase. One time only.
www.ricerestaurant.com, 202.232.2400
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Nellie's Sport Bar 900 U St NW Join us on Sunday for Nellie’s favorite Drag Brunch Buffet.
www.nelliessportsbar.com, 202.332.6355
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Busboy's and Poets 2021 14th St NW Free lemonade all weekend, plus Teaching for Change's Busboys and Poets Books will have a discount on progressive reads.
www.busboysandpoets.com, 202.387.7638
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1905 1905 9th St NW Extended Happy Hour all weekend.
www.1905dc.com, 202.332.1905
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Ulah Bistro 1214 U St NW Great brunch and $4 White Wine special.
www.ulahbistro.com, 202.234.0123
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Masa 14 1825 14th Street NW Kobe beef hotdogs served with house made root vegetable chips for just $9.
www.1226studios.com/masa14/, 202.328.1414
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Eatonville 2125 14th St NW, Stop by for complimentary lavender lemonade served by a Zora Neale Hurston reenactor. Zora Neale Hurston’s Their Eyes Were Watching God and Wrapped in Rainbows will be 30% off.
www.eatonvillerestaurant.com, 202.332.9672
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Twins Jazz 1344 U Street NW, Top FL Enjoy 2 for 1 drink specials on house cocktails.
www.twinsjazz.com, 202.234.0072
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Marvin 2007 14th St NW From 12-6, enjoy free popsicles on Marvin’s rooftop deck.
www.marvindc.com, 202.797.7171
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Bar Pilar 1833 14th St NW Get revved up before a day of Dog Days shopping with a pancake sandwich and the favorite “Hangover Cure.”
www.barpilar.com, 202.265.1751
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Logan Tavern 1423 P St NW Weekend Happy Hour from 4 pm -7 pm Saturday and Sunday at the bar.
www.logantavern.com, 202.332.3710
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Commissary DC 1443 P St NW Weekend Happy Hour from 4 pm -7pm Saturday and Sunday at the bar and in the lounge.
www.commissarydc.com, 202.299.0018
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