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🏃 A beginner’s guide to DC run clubs
January 22, 2026 · 💌 Kaela
Morning! Anyone else stay up too late last night trying to spot cameos of their neighborhood in the new Queer Eye season? Sadly, Adams Morgan didn’t make the cut, but I did spot the Dupont Circle Fountain 👀

What's CITY Talking About
DMV Sweeps In James Beard Semifinals
The James Beard Awards dropped their 2026 list of restaurant and chef semifinalists yesterday. Over a dozen D.C. spots made the cut including Maison Bar à Vins for best new restaurant, Centrolina as outstanding restaurant, Susan Bae of Moon Rabbit for outstanding pastry chef, and many more! [Axios]
DC Power Players Cash Out To Find Dates
D.C.’s high-profile singles are paying thousands of dollars a month for elite matchmakers. The service includes coaching, photoshoots, online investigating, and even staking out spots to find potential matches (the L’Enfant Plaza Starbucks, for example). Who knew the ideal man of so many D.C. women is … Andrew Cuomo? [Politico]
VA Political Battles Are Turning National Tides
From affordability issues to a major redistricting fight, Virginia leaders have a lot on their plates this legislative session. Michael Pope from Virginia Public Radio joins us to explain what to watch and how it's influencing national politics. [City Cast DC 🎧]
Two Local Non-Profits Shut Down After Exploiting Kids
Attorneys General from D.C., Virginia, and Maryland shut down two local non-profits that were using kids to sell candy bars door-to-door while pocketing the proceeds. Collectively the groups brought in $857,000 in candy sales, which they claimed was going to youth clubs but was actually used for personal gain. [WUSA9]
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Experience Revolutionary Music with Ruckus & Davóne Tines
Join bass-baritone Davóne Tines and early music band Ruckus for an exploration of American identity through centuries of song, presented by Washington Performing Arts. This performance at Sixth & I on Wednesday, January 28 reimagines hymns, ballads, and revolutionary music, asking questions about justice and community as America reaches 250.

What To Do
Thursday, Jan. 22
- 🍷 New Years Wine and Tarot at Plntr (Dupont)
- 📚 Author Talk: Jennette McCurdy w/ Kelsey McKinney at Sixth & I (Chinatown)
- 🎲 Room and Board at The Board Room (Dupont)
- 🔮 2026 Vision Board Making at Flor. coffee + books (Georgetown)
- 🤔 90's Hip Hop/R&B Trivia Night at Benning Library
- 🖼️ Korean Treasures Symposium (Starts) at the National Museum of Asian Art (National Mall)
- 💘 Book Talk: “Like in Love With You” at East City Bookshop (Capital Hill)
Friday, Jan. 23
- 🧀 DJ Charcuterie at Femme Fatale (Cleveland Park)
- 🎨 Super Art Fight at the Black Cat (14th St. NW)
- 🌱 Propagation Workshop at PLNTR (Dupont)
- 🪩 Panic at the Dyke Show Night at DC9 (Shaw)
- ☃️ Winter Wonderland Bake Festival at Potters House (Adams Morgan)
- 🎵 Tunes: Garret Elias (Alt-Rock) at DC9 (Shaw)
- 🎞️ Film Screening: “The Crowd” at the Asian Art Museum (National Mall)
☃️ It’s REALLY starting to look like a snowy weekend, I’m talking an average of eight to 12 inches. It's time to pull out those shovels and grab some extra groceries.
Correction: Former Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan won't be running for Governor in 2026, not Mayor, as was stated in yesterday's news section. Apologies!
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