09.22 - like a synonym
what’s going on in d.c.
Friday: New modern and contemporary galleries open today at the Smithsonian American Art Museum, adding space for 42 new pieces of art | Yards Park hosts a Bridge to Bridge Run across the Anacostia (6 pm)
Saturday: Celebrate Petworth brings art, music, and a dog show to the neighborhood (11 am-5 pm) | The Jonas Brothers perform at Capital One (although tbh do you want to support Joe right now? #teamsoph) (7 pm)
Sunday: Wunder Garten’s Oktoberfest features Yappy Hour for the pups (12 - 3 pm) | Janelle Monáe performs at The Anthem with viral duo Flyana Boss (you might have seen their running videos) opening (8 pm)
all weekend: The beloved Giant Pandas are leaving DC for China, so the National Zoo is hosting a Panda Palooza through Oct. 1 to say goodbye | The DC Shorts International Film Festival is this weekend with showings at Alamo Drafthouse DC
let’s talk food and drinks
my weekly best bite: elote bowl at Sweetgreen
New restaurants are on their way to DC - here’s 27 expected in the coming months, including new Lao spots, bagels, and a food hall in Chevy Chase
what’s on our minds?
The DC Council passed a bill that provides subsidies for e-bike purchases, providing individuals eligible for SNAP/TANF up to $2k and all other DC residents up to $1k towards the purchase of their bike, battery, and other expenses.
Quick links to other weekly #goodreads:
I Asked 65 Teens How They Feel About Being Online - per The Cut, “Social media is a necessity. You take it away from us? It’s like, Oh, wow, we have nothing left.”"
The Heat Divide - per The Washington Post, “A poor community in India lost power during a heat wave, unlike the luxury mall next door. What happened next exposed extreme heat’s unequal toll.”