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@51st.newsWe go deep on the Revada Arts Center, a new multidisciplinary arts space with a black-box theater and cinema space that opens later this month in Southwest.
@51st.news“What I craved most was space that was child-friendly, but not child-centric.” - Abi Newhouse on five places where you can adult, with a baby along.
@51st.newsKnow about a cool event happening in (or around) the city soon? Let us know via the form below. We publish two roundups each week — one featuring fun weekend events, and the other sharing opportunities to get more civically engaged. Submitting by Sunday night ensures we see it in time!
@51st.newsWhether you rode the X2 down H Street or the 70 up George Ave., you don’t want to miss the transit edition of Ask A D.C. Native, Live! We’re pullin’ up at metrobar on Oct 22. Tickets are free.
@51st.newsLooking to lend a hand? Support book access, testify about tech in schools, and more ways to get involved in D.C. this week.
@51st.newsIt’s the weekend – time to soak up fall’s energy at a board game night, an immigration-themed film festival, or an era-spanning R&B dance party! Check out our guide for other ideas.
@51st.newsOn Nov. 7, the beloved Dukem Ethiopian Restaurant will open their doors to patrons for the last time.
“Some restaurants are more than just a place to eat,” one customer wrote. “They become part of the fabric of a city. Dukem will never be forgotten.”
@51st.newsSo glad you were there to celebrate with us, Martin! You'll always be a part of The 51st! ❤️
@51st.newsSoon!! We're working on getting an online store set up :)
@51st.newsThe Sun’s publisher, billionaire Robert Albritton, has had his sights set on building a true competitor to the Post for decades. Now the advertising blitz has begun. 51st.news/washington-s...
@51st.news“The principles are very mutual aid, very co-op, very solidarity economics”: read about the new arts space opening soon in SW. 51st.news/southwest-dc...
@51st.newsHey D.C. parents, here’s a round up of locations and events that allow you to rejoin the world and connect with your old interests, baby in tow. 51st.news/child-friend...
@51st.news“We don’t need to study the study” - Janeese Lewis George, incoming mayor on her approach to transit projects. 51st.news/lewis-george...
@51st.news📬 This week's newsletter is out! What's inside...
☀️ The Washington Sun's advertising blitz
🎭️ A new radical arts space in SW
🚍️ JLG's bold transit plans
Plus, there's still tickets to our 2nd anniversary party tonight! 🍻
@alexkoma.bsky.socialReposted by @51st.newsWanna see our work in print? And perhaps share drinks with (or even buy drinks for) the staff that makes it happen? Come to Shaw and celebrate our second birthday tomorrow night!
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@51st.news“There's nothing wrong with you if you planted something and then your plant died. Just try again.”
So ... what can you plant now? @samdelgado.bsky.social asked a few experts:
@51st.newsIf just 34 of you fill out our reader survey tonight, we'll hit our goal of 3,000 responses! Will you take 5 minutes to let us know how we can best support you and your neighbors? You'll help shape the future of The 51st: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
@51st.newsThere are just a few tickets left for our two-year anniversary party on Thursday at Urban Garden Brewhouse!
Will we see you there? You could snag a copy of our first-ever print edition 👀
Free tickets here: www.eventbrite.com/e/the-51st-i...
@51st.newsStep back, doors opening! Our next Ask a D.C. Native, Live! is coming up on Thursday, October 22 at metrobar. The theme: Transit. RSVP here for FREE:
