The 11th Annual Dog Days of August!

Arts, Community and Culture

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

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

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

Plan B
1530 14th St NW

All artwork 15% off, current exhibition excluded. www.galleryplanb.com, 202.234.2711

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

Shops

RCKNDY
1515 U St NW

Save up to 80% on select furniture, décor, and gifts. www.rckndy.com, 202.332.5639

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

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

Vastu
1829 14th St NW

Take 20% off all new custom upholstery orders. www.vastudc.com, 202.234.8344

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

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

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

Bang & Olufsen Logan Circle
1604 14th St NW

Enjoy great discounts throughout the store Saturday and Sunday. www.bang-olufsen.com, 202.232.4833

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

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

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

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

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

Miss Pixies
1626 14th St NW

Everything in the store will be 20% off. www.misspixies.com, 202.232.8171

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

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

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

Home Rule
1807 14th St NW

Enjoy savings of up to 75% on selected merchandise. www.homerule.com, 202.797.5544

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

Framesmith DC
1350 Q St NW,

Ready-made frames and mirrors at bargain prices all weekend! 202.518.2500

Palace 5
2216 14th St, NW

Outerwear will be 50% off, plus $10 T-shirts and $25 shoes. www.palace5.com, 202.299.9008

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Restaurants

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

Love Cafe
1501 U St NW

Cake slices for just $4 all weekend. www.cakelove.com/lovecafe/,202.265.9800

Cake Love
1506 U St NW

Cupcakes for just $2 all weekend. www.cakelove.com, 202.265.9800

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

1905
1905 9th St NW

Extended Happy Hour all weekend. www.1905dc.com, 202.332.1905

Ulah Bistro
1214 U St NW

Great brunch and $4 White Wine special. www.ulahbistro.com, 202.234.0123

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

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

Twins Jazz
1344 U Street NW, Top FL

Enjoy 2 for 1 drink specials on house cocktails. www.twinsjazz.com, 202.234.0072

Marvin
2007 14th St NW

From 12-6, enjoy free popsicles on Marvin’s rooftop deck. www.marvindc.com, 202.797.7171

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

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

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