City Cast DC with Michael Schaffer
🎵 Your guide to porchfest in DC
April 24, 2025 · 💌 Kaela
Hey, D.C.! Our CEO David Plotz is hosting a special free session of his famous “Exploring a Secret Fort” tour in Rock Creek Park for members that join before May 2.
This tour is SOLD OUT for the year, so this is your one chance to attend D.C.’s highest rated Airbnb tour. Join City Cast DC Neighbors and come explore with us!
P.S. Welcome Susan G., Susan K., and Leah M. who just joined City Cast DC Neighbors. Xoxo
What's CITY Talking About?
Infamous DC Drug Crew Convicted
Prosecutors sentenced the last 17 members of D.C.’s Kennedy Street Crew, a gang that smuggled drugs into D.C. and used pandemic relief loans to buy bulk narcotics. [Washington Post 🔒]
DC Gets New LBGTQ Center
After 20 years of work, D.C. is finally getting a new LGBTQ Center this Saturday in Shaw. The center will have a food pantry, STD testing, therapy room, a clothing closet, job programs, and cultural events. [Washington Blade]
DC-Born Megachain Gets Hollywood Treatment
Toys R Us, the massive toy chain that started in Adams Morgan (Madam’s Organ specifically) is getting made into a live action movie. It’s in early development but is supposed to be akin to “Night at the Museum” meets “Barbie.” [Washington Business Journal 🔒]
Mail Thief Steals $1M
Police charged a Maryland woman impersonating a USPS driver of stealing checks from mailboxes, altering them, and cashing them in for $500,000. [NBC4]
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What To Do
Thursday, April 24
- ⭐ Artisans’ Night Market | 5 - 9 p.m. | Free | Cleveland Park
- 🧑🍳 Book Talk: José Andrés with Guy Raz | 7 p.m. | $45+ | Foggy Bottom
- 🩰 Washington Ballet: ALICE (in wonderland) | 7:30 p.m. | $44+ | Tysons
- 🎞️ Film Screening: “Marcella” | 6:30 p.m. | $25 | National Mall
- 🏘️ D.C. History: “John Ihlder: Houser/Gentrifier” | 6 p.m. | Free | Dupont
- 📖 Author Talk: “Rhythms of Resistance and Resilience” | 6 p.m. | Free | Georgetown Library
Friday, April 25
- 🇫🇷 Georgetown French Market | 11 a.m. - 5 p.m. | Free | Georgetown
- 🪞 Art Talk: Beauty and the Divine in Ancient Greece | 2 p.m. | Free | National Gallery of Art
- 🍫 DC Chocolate Festival | 2 - 9 p.m. | $25+ | French Embassy
- 🧪 Chemistry-Themed Burlesque | 7:30 p.m. | $15 | Dupont
- 💀 Comedy Showcase | 9:30 p.m. | $15 | Adams Morgan
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