It’s almost dinner time and some of our amazing neighborhood bars and restaurants here in #SHAW are offering #delivery and #takeout options. Here’s a glimpse at just a few of Shaw’s top dining destinations. So tonight, #SaveOurRestaurants and grab some #ShawTakeOut for dinner. We will get through this. #DineinShaw #LoveShaw
Who’s ready for Art All Night DC: Come Along for a "Shawtastic Voyage"?! In a few short hours the neighborhood comes to life with #art, music, performances, and tons of all FREE activations until 3 a.m. ⏰ https://www.artallnightdcshaw.com #loveshaw #202creates #artnightshaw #shawtasticvoyage #aanshaw19
The countdown to a #Shawtastic Voyage is ON! Art All Night DC returns next Saturday, 9.14, with 30 FREE activations of painting, photography, projections, crafts, fashion, live music, dance, poetry, and DIY activities. Visit artallnightdcshaw.com to volunteer and learn more. #savethesaturdate #artallnight #artallnightdc #dineinshaw#shopinshaw #loveshaw #202creates #shawDC #DArtists #ArtDC #FreeInDC
Director Whitfield of DC Small and Local Business Development Ready to Welcome Businesses to Shaw!
We are excited to welcome new businesses to Shaw next week at our bi-annual Ribbon Cutting with Director Whitfield of DSLBD and other officials and distingusied guests. Join us by signing up for details at www.ShawMainStreets.org
Eat.Drink.Shaw. 2019
Eat.Drink.Shaw. is Coming to The Hioward Theatre, April 24, 2019!
The Shaw neighborhood’s annual celebration of the best food and drink its restaurants and bars have to offer is back! Join us for a night of stellar cuisine, cocktails, and beers from this year's Host Committee of chefs, restaurateurs, mixologists, and brewers. Enjoy unlimited tastings, beer, wine, and soft drinks throughout the evening plus live music and dancing and complimentary valet parking. Doors open at 7pm.
The Eat.Drink.Shaw. hosts are a who's who of DC's thriving dining scene in the Shaw neighborhood destination. The Host Committee includes The Capital Burger, Chaplin's, Cortez, Declaration, Dino's Grotto, Drink Company, Gaslight Tavern DC, Gogi Yogi, Grand Cata Latin Wine Shop, Green Almond Pantry, Mason Dixie Biscuit Co., Nicecream, Po Boy Jim Bar & Grill, Red Toque Café, Right Propery Brewing, Roy Boys, San Lorenzo Ristorante + Bar, Service Bar, Seylou Bakery & Mill, Sugar Shack Donuts DC - Shaw, Supra Restaurant, and Zeppelin.
Live entertainment by Christylez Bacon and Bee Boisseau, a free photo booth, a gift bag and complimentary valet parking are included in the $80 ticket, a $300 value. Tickets arftre available at https://eatdrinkshaw2019.eventbrite.com
The Howard Theatre is located at 620 T Street, NW, on the same block as the northern entrance to the Shaw-Howard University station on Metro's Green Line. Complimentary valet parking will be located in front of the theater.
Proceeds from the event support Shaw Main Streets’ economic revitalization and historic preservation activities in central Shaw. The organization has led the transformation of central Shaw since 2003.
For sponsorship information, email [email protected] or call 202-265-SHAW.
Tonight is the night! Start off your night at the Welcome Lounge (7th and R NW) at the Main Lot to pick up your map and glow-in-the dark swag! Let’s go! #ShawGlows
In 48 hours, it’s time to get in line!! After you hit our Welcome Center, head to the #ShawGlows parade featuring @bataladc drummers and @sokatribe Caribbean dancers. It starts at 9p at 625 T St NW!
This year... #ShawGlows! We’re a little more than one week away from one of the biggest nights of the year - Shaw’s 7th Annual Art All Night experience. Explore Shaw’s gorgeous galleries, bars, restaurants, and outdoor activations, all lit up for Shaw’s glow-in-the dark edition of Art All Night. This week, we’ll be highlighting all of the glow-rios artists and experiences participating in Shaw’s Art All Night. So get your glow sticks ready, and join us for an all night adventure through your favorite DC neighborhood. #ArtAllNightDC
Shaw in '68: An Oral History
Explore Shaw in '68 with Shaw Main Streets
On April 4, 1968, the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. was assassinated in Memphis, TN. As word reached Washington, DC, neighborhoods throughout the city exploded in anger and pain, fire and looting. Half a century later, the Shaw neighborhood is still recovering from the aftereffects of the 1968 uprisings.
"Shaw in '68: An Oral History" is the first in a series of short videos created by Shaw Main Streets and Long Story Short Media using archival photographs and film footage from 1968, and oral histories collected by the DC Public Library's Watha T. Daniel/Shaw Library, "Shaw in '68" brings to life the events that forever changed the neighborhood.
Neighborhood leaders like Ibrahim Mumin and Jackie Hart recall the emotions that they and their neighbors felt as Shaw was torn apart. Additional videos are in production and will be available this summer.
The "Shaw in '68" project is supported by Humanities DC and the District of Columbia Historic Preservation Office, and funded in part by the United States Department of the Interior and the National Park Service. Additional funding was provided by Douglas Development Corporation.
To continue exploring 1968 in Shaw, please join us for a walking tour of 7th Street focusing on the 1968 riots and their aftermath:
Shaw 1968: A Walking Tour
Saturday, April 7, 2018, 1:00 PM. Meet at pocket park at southeast corner of 7th Street and New York Avenue, NW. Free. No tickets or reservations required.
Seventh Street in Shaw was devastated during the riots following the assassination of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr in April 1968 The neighborhood was changed forever, as blocks that were formerly filled with independent businesses were looted and burned and homes were lost. Decisions to demolish remaining buildings and implement the Shaw School Urban Renewal Area plan resulted in new high rise and garden apartment development and vacant lots that remain to this day. Join Shaw Ma
HELP DC WIN! VOTE SHAW!
HELP DC WIN AND VOTE FOR SHAW! Thank you Ward 6 Councilmember Charles Allen for your support of Shaw in the Partners in Preservation: Main Street Campaign. DC is competing against 24 other cities for funding to restore historic buildings and we need your help to win! Join in and help us bring the building at 1537 7th Street (Ivy and Coney) to it's full potential and restore its historic façade. EVERY VOTE COUNTS!
Got to VoteYourMainStreet.org/Shaw, vote five times, and repeat every day until October 31st!
#ForgeTheFutureinShaw #VoteShaw #LoveShaw #VoteDC #DCPride
Don't miss the #LoveShaw Parade this Saturday September 23 during Shaw's Art All Night: Nuit Blanche DC Join Batala Washington and BRASS CONNECTION BAND along with dancers wearing three-foot-long lip masks and musicians. March with us for this two three-block stroll along 7th Street, NW and snag FREE pink and red glow in the dark bracelets, pink Mardi Gras beads and lip wands! Start time: 8:45 PM.
Shaw Main Streets' Art All Night returns for it's sixth year BIGGER and better than ever!
Get your printed program booklets at the DC Public Library--Watha T. Daniel/Shaw Neighborhood Library where you will find Instagram worthy, giant #LoveShaw kisses, Indulge in adult face painting and arts and crafts and grab some #Shawsome Swag!
Jam out at outdoor concerts at The Cornerstone and Old City Farm & Guild,
Join the gents of Intellectucool for an immersive presentation of fashion, art and conversation at the DCHFA building.
Get a free, professional photoshoot at Beyond Studios DC
Sing Karaoke at Shaw's Tavern
Buy art and watch larger than life screenings and presentations at Art Rave's outdoor art market in Parcel 42
Sing Karaoke at Shaw's Tavern
Taste the #LoveShaw cocktail at Service Bar
and DON'T MISS the #LoveShaw💋 Parades led by Batala Washington and Brass Connection Band!! Show up at the designated locations to retrieve your lip wands and glow-in-the-dark bracelets and march through the streets with dancers wearing three-foot-long lips masks!!!
All this plus more with over 40 locations and 100 artists at DC's Original Overnight Festival; Art All Night Shaw!!
So many goodies in store this Saturday at the #ShawDC Open House with over 20 participating businesses! Pick up your passport and dive into the fun from 1-5pm. #Freebies #Food #Drinks #Fun #Family #LoveShaw
