Ireland Funds Salutes for Congressmen and Commanders

April 3, 2025

The Ireland Funds, a global philanthropic network which supports the work of hundreds of nonprofit organizations each year across the island of Ireland, hosted its 33rd National Gala at the […]

Raise a Glass to St. Patrick and a Lost Irish Enclave

March 3, 2025

In November of 2018, Swampoodle made a comeback of sorts. An 8,000-square-foot park featuring — according to the NoMa Business Improvement District — “a dog space with an agility structure, […]

Weekend Roundup (March 14 through March 17)

March 13, 2024

Don’t forget to wear green this weekend in honor of St. Patrick’s Day March 17! Here are some great options to spend this evening, Friday, Saturday, or Sunday. Enjoy! Enjoy […]

Weekend Roundup, March 16 – 19

March 16, 2023

Happy almost Friday! Luckily, tomorrow’s St. Patrick’s Day and it’s an action-packed weekend. Enjoy “Ireland on The Wharf,” the Georgetown Art Walk on Book Hill, the 31st D.C. Environmental Film […]

Community Calendar, March 9 – April 12 

March 8, 2023

March 8-22, Noon-6 p.m., Mon.-Fri. Renowned Photographer Nancy Lensen-Tomasson to Exhibit Photos at Balfour Palisades Leasing Center, 4418 MacArthur Blvd. NW  March 9, 6:30-8:30 p.m., Tudor Nights: The Feminine Touch, […]

Tudor Tots: Who’s Feeling Lucky?

February 9, 2023

Join us as we celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with songs, crafts, and a storytime, perfect for young learners aged 18 months to 4 years and their caregivers. During this program, […]

Weekend Roundup, March 17 – 20

March 17, 2022

This weekend’s weather looks spectacular. Why not get out and enjoy? There’s lots to do, including extended St. Patrick’s Day celebrations, a “Friends” experience opening, Taste of Iceland and more. […]

Wild Thistle Kitchen: Brown Butter Blondies


Push aside all other blondie recipes, these Brown Butter Blondies are a game changer. Chewy, gooey, toasty, caramely, brown buttery, butterscotchy, just enough salt — such layered, balanced flavors. The […]

Mapping Georgetown: ‘DC Sketcher’ Inspires Our St. Patrick’s Day Tribute

March 14, 2022

When Mapping Georgetown received a wonderful sketch of Martin’s Tavern from DC Sketcher (aka Avela Semana), we knew we needed to save it as a tribute to one of our […]

Profs & Pints DC: America’s Revolution and the Irish

March 11, 2022

Profs and Pints DC presents: “America’s Revolution and the Irish,” with Richard Bell, a professor of history at the University of Maryland at College Park who has won awards for […]