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Georgetown to Host Fête De La Musique – World Music Day on June 21, Featuring 40+ Musical Acts at 25+ Locations
The Georgetown BID and the Embassy of France-Villa Albertine are partnering to bring the global celebration of music to the Georgetown commercial district and La Maison Française.
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.
Georgetown in the News
What everyone else is saying about DC’s oldest neighborhood.
Washingtonian: Corey Ramon Gibson Brings His Contemplative Art Home to DC
“All Is Won” will open this week at Yaddiya’s new pop-up gallery in Georgetown.
WTOP: Why a Georgetown Bike Shop Will Let You Borrow a Bike for Free
According to Brompton, the only catch is to get more people on bikes.
The Washington Post: River Club in Georgetown Serves Three Cuisines in a Sublime Package
The new restaurant, from the owners of Residents Cafe & Bar, showcases Lebanese, Spanish and Italian small plates.
NBC 4: The DC Artisans Who Paint Landmarks Gold — And the Surprising Tool They Use
Gilders Studio has done the iconic Mormon Temple near the Beltway, Union Station and, now, the old Georgetown bank dome.
Fast Company: Barnes & Noble is Opening 58 Stores in 2024
The bookstore is returning to Georgetown at its original location on M Street.
Fox 5: Creating a Brat Summer in Georgetown
Here are some items to embrace the trend in Georgetown.
