City Cast DC with Michael Schaffer
🛒 What is your Safeway’s nickname?
June 13, 2025 · 💌 Kaela
Hey, D.C.! Thunderstorms and lightning are expected tomorrow during the Army’s 250th anniversary parade, particularly from 3 p.m. to 10 p.m. So, if you’re going, or attending the adjacent protests, stay safe and bring a umbrella ☔
What's CITY Talking About?
Drama at Kennedy Center’s Le Mis Performance
President Trump was booed and cheered at the opening night of “Les Misérables” at the Kennedy Center. Several drag queens attended to protest Trump’s complaints about the center’s drag performances. Plus, someone loudly cursed Trump’s name during intermission. [NBC4/X]
Man Remains Perched On Radio Towner
As of Thursday afternoon, the man who climbed the 321 foot radio tower on American University’s campus Tuesday still hadn’t come down. Police say the man is experiencing a mental health crisis. [Washington Post 🔒]
Keeping Expelled Council Members Out
Councilmember Christina Henderson introduced an amendment to prohibit expelled Councilmembers from serving on the council for at least five years following their expulsion. Henderson said the amendment is a direct response to drama with the expulsion of Trayon White earlier this year. [X/@CMCHenderson]
Mystery Casket Claimed
The case of the mystery abandoned casket on the side of the road in Prince George’s County has been solved … mostly. Apparently, it was in the process of being disposed of. But what they found inside is giving me the creeps. [City Cast DC 🎧]
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DC Insider Trivia
Most Safeway grocery stores in D.C. are given affectionate nicknames. For example, the Dupont Circle Safeway is dubbed the Soviet Safeway as it has a sparse selection, reminiscent of grocery stores in the old Soviet Union.
What To Do
Friday, June 13
- ✒️ Flash Tattoo Party at Femme Fatale (Cleveland Park)
- 🎛️ Tunes: Yung Bae (Japanese City Pop) at Union Stage (The Wharf)
- 🎤 Home Rule Music Fest Youth Showcase at Woolly Mammoth Theater (Penn Quarter)
- ☕ Coffee Cocktails Class at PLNTR (Dupont)
- 🧶 Italian Charm Bracelet Workshop at Relume (Capitol Hill)
- 🎺 Jazz In the Garden: Kyaira (National Mall)
Saturday, June 14
- 🌿 Astroherbalism Workshop at PLNTR (Dupont)
- 🤠 All Hat No Cattle Country Music Party at Songbyrd (Union Market)
- 🎉 Anniversary Party and Makers Market at Merry Pin (Takoma Park)
- 🎭 Theater: “DC, I Love You” at the Folger Shakespeare Library (Capitol Hill)
- 🎉 DC Joy Day Community Fest in Anacostia Park
- 🍨 Dew Drop Inn Dyke Party w/ Free Ice Cream (Edgewood)
- 🛍️ Petworth Stoop Sale for Ward 4 Mutual Aid
- 🎵 WorldPride Tunes: JChris at Songbyrd (Union Market)
- 🚎 Trolley Trail Day on Rhode Island Avenue (College Park)
Sunday, June 15
- 🐝 Beekeeping for Bee-ginners at Edgewood Community Farm
- 🦉 Birdhouse Building Workshop in Anacostia Park
- 🎤 Opera Italiana at the Lincoln Memorial (National Mall)
- 🪣 DC Summer Bucket List Begins (All over D.C.)
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