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Press Releases
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21st Annual Georgetown French Market Returns April 26 – 28
The springtime open-air market will feature sidewalk sales from 40+ small businesses, food, strolling performers, and music.
9th Edition of Georgetown GLOW Artists & Events Announced
Five works will be on display during the Georgetown BID’s free outdoor public light art experience; also to feature walking tours, a special shopping night, cocktail crawl and holiday night market, and more ‘Merriment in Georgetown’ programming.
GLOW Returns to Georgetown December 1 – January 7
The free, five-week seasonal celebration is back for its 9th edition, featuring public light art installations throughout the commercial district.
20th Annual Georgetown French Market Returns April 28 – 30
The springtime open-air market will feature sidewalk sales from 35+ small businesses, food, strolling performers, and music.
8th Edition of Georgetown GLOW Artists & Events Announced
Five commissioned works will be on display during the Georgetown BID’s annual free outdoor public light art experience, returning during the holiday season for the first time since 2019; also to feature walking tours, a silent disco, and more ‘Merriment in Georgetown’ programming.
GLOW Returns to Georgetown November 26 – January 22
The two-month seasonal celebration expands for its eighth edition, with public light art installations throughout the commercial district.
Georgetown in the News
What everyone else is saying about DC’s oldest neighborhood.
Washington Post: Our Food Critic’s 5 Favorite Spots Right Now
Georgetown’s Afghania made the list, featuring bold seasonings that represent “food from the tribal belt in eastern Afghanistan.”
Eater DC: Where to Book Booze Cruises of All Kinds in D.C.
See Georgetown from a whole new vantage point: the water!
WTOP: NYC’s Glowbar brings membership facials to Georgetown
Glowbar, a facial membership studio, is opening its first location in D.C., at 1533 Wisconsin Ave. in Georgetown. It will open this fall.
Commercial Observer: Facial Studio Glowbar to Open First DC Location Later This Year
Glowbar signed a 10-year lease with D.C.-based landlord EastBanc for 2,020 square feet at the property, for its 17th location nationwide.
WTOP: Inside Georgetown’s New Cat Cafe, Mèo Maison
Located at 1336 Wisconsin Avenue NW, the cafe partners with Lucky Dog Animal Rescue to host cats who are deemed ready to be adopted.
National Geographic: 5 Cool Neighborhoods to Explore in Washington, DC
Widely regarded as DC’s most historic neighbourhood, Georgetown was originally established in the 1700s as a tobacco-port town and housed a lumber yard, cement works and the Washington Flour Mill.
