Dupont Circle Main Streets

02/26/2026

THINGS TO DO THIS WEEKEND: Visit where Rosa Parks once resided, learn about the history of Black burlesque performers, and more!

Check out our list for the last weekend of Black History Month ⬇️

👕 Shop vintage finds at , and get a few styling tips from Omar

🎭 Check out MIDICULOUS at

🧖🏾‍♀️ Take advantage of 15% off spa treatments every Wednesday (now-March 8th)

🚪Stop by and learn about Rosa Parks’ residence in Dupont during the 90s

👠 Check out the history of Black burlesque performers at

🥘 Swing by for ’s modern twists on Korean cuisine

🥤 Try the coconut cream swirl add-on at

☕️ Plant shop and enjoy specialty coffees and teas at

🪩 Catch a happy hr at or

And take a self-guided walking tour through Strivers’ Row using the link in our bio on Instagram 🔑 (scroll to page 26)!

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02/23/2026

🌸🌸🌸Applications are now LIVE for the 3rd annual Dupont Circle Cherry Blossom Pop-Up on Saturday and Sunday, April 11th and 12th, 2026. Apply for one day, or both! This is a super popular event; please apply early for consideration!

Apply:

THE 3rd ANNUAL HISTORIC DUPONT CIRCLE MAIN STREETS CHERRY BLOSSOM POP-UP TAKES PLACE ON SATURDAY AND SUNDAY, APRIL 11th and 12th from 12-5 PM. We’re excited to announce another fantastic vending opportunity at Historic Dupont Circle Main Streets' (HDCMS) 3rd annual Cherry Blossom Pop-Up! The appli...

02/18/2026

In the 1870s, the north end of Dupont Circle, was known as Strivers’ Section. This historic district became strongly identified with African American middle class and elites who wanted convenient transportation routes and access to Howard University.

Frederick Douglass owned the Second Empire style row of houses located at 2000-2008 17th St., built in 1875-76. James E. Storum, an educator and entrepreneur who founded the Capital Savings Bank, the city's first African American-owned bank, lived at 2004 17th St. Calvin Brent, a notable architect lived on V St.

Head to the link below for the full article:
https://www.hmdb.org/m.asp?m=129486

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02/17/2026

: This Black History Month, we’re proud to spotlight Angel Barreto, Executive Chef and Partner of , a culinary leader whose work bridges heritage and innovation.

“Anju was created to show people the breadth of what Korean food is, from its deep historical roots to its modern expressions,” says Chef Baretto. “Our goal is to showcase the history of the cuisine while simultaneously pushing boundaries.”

Through storytelling on the plate, Chef Barreto invites guests to experience tradition reimagined, honoring the past while shaping the future of dining in the DMV.

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02/16/2026

Applications are now LIVE for the 3rd annual Dupont Circle Cherry Blossom Pop-Up on Saturday and Sunday, April 11th and 12th, 2026. Apply for one day, or both! This is a super popular event, please apply early for consideration!

Apply: https://forms.gle/vMXeiQkQWanb1rDPA

02/10/2026

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02/10/2026

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02/09/2026

A few things to do this Valentine’s Day ⬇️

•Movie night at
•Couples massage
•Girl dinner
•V-Day drag show at
•Handmade cards & mini bouquet workshop

other gifts & things to do 💘:

✨ spa/massage




💐 flowers



🍫 treats







🥃 spirits


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02/09/2026

: A 4-course dinner with your special someone? That’s amore ❤️. Save a seat with us this Valentine’s Day, and enjoy decadent selections from our thoughtfully prepared pre-fix menu.

$120 per person | 5 - 10:30 PM

Reserve your romantic evening through OpenTable.

02/06/2026

sometimes the recap needs a nightcap 🍸

late night bites til 1am & drinks til later - every friday & saturday!

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