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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.
Essence: Need A Break From Work? Here’s How To Spend The Perfect Ditch Day In Washington D.C.
Stop by Olfactory in Georgetown to make your own custom fragrance.
Eater DC: The Hottest New Restaurants Around D.C., May 2024
Georgetown’s La Bonne Vache and Afghania both made the list!
Washington Post: 12 Years After Leaving Georgetown, Barnes & Noble Returns to Same Space
The national bookseller is back after an Amazon brick-and-mortar store closed at the same address.
WTOP: Barnes & Noble to Return to Georgetown in June in a Familiar Spot
Barnes & Noble will occupy three floors at 3040 M St., NW, a building taken over by a huge Nike store after the bookstore closed.
Washingtonian: The Spa at the Four Seasons DC Just Got an Upgrade
The renovation includes a new coed lounge, couples suite, and high-tech treatment tables.
Washingtonian: Green Almond Pantry Owner Will Open a Turkish-Mediterranean Restaurant in a Hidden Georgetown Alley
Come late summer or early fall, chef/owner Cagla Onal will open a neighboring sit-down restaurant called My Little Chamomile, where she’ll feature her homestyle Turkish-Mediterranean cooking for dinner.
