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The "original folding bike" was first created in 1975 by founder Andrew Ritchie after moving to London and deciding there had to be a better way to get around.
Join fellow garden lovers and the Tudor Place (1644 31st St NW) garden team on Saturday, April 6 from 10 am - 12 pm to help eradicate invasive species. Learn to identify non-native, invasive species of plants and help the garden team on their mission to keep them out of the historic garden.
Blues Alley (1073 Wisconsin Ave NW) is celebrating Jazz Appreciation Month with a jazz guitar series April 4 - 14. The festivities kick off with shows by Stanley Plays the Dead, featuring a jazz variation on the music of the Grateful Dead. On April 6, Gilad Hekselman is teaching a guitar masterclass, as well as a recording release.
Olfactory NYC opened last week at 3242 M St NW. Visit the fragrance studio and make your own custom scent.
The 21st annual Georgetown French Market is back April 26-28, and today we're announcing the promotions from 40+ participating shops, restaurants, and community groups, in addition to the weekend entertainment. Deals include an Ella-Rue tent sale with all items 50% - 75% off; up to 80% off sidewalk merchandise at Oliver Dunn and Moss & Co.; French pastries and grilled merguez sausage at Patisserie Poupon, and so much more.
Bike to Work Day is back! Join the Georgetown BID on Friday, May 17 from 7 am - 9 am at our Georgetown Waterfront Park pit stop and enjoy free refreshments and bicycle-themed giveaways.
For a limited time the studio is offering Founding Memberships at a discounted rate. Additionally, grand opening specials include an intro three-pack of the infrared saunas or 40-minute floats, or a detox + de-stress combo.
For an elevated holiday meal, head to CUT by Wolfgang Puck (1050 31st St NW) for a prix-fixe brunch on Sunday, March 31 from 11 am - 3 pm. The menu features the best of mid-Atlantic cuisine and many CUT favorites, in addition to a special Easter dessert display from Executive Pastry Chef Ligia Barros.
The company has grown from a family-run atelier to a global industry leader and is known for its refined contemporary aesthetics. Living room, dining room, kitchen, bedroom, and outdoor collections are all available.
byGeorge is a weekly blog produced by the Georgetown Business Improvement District (BID) that profiles the unique and diverse business owners, employees, office workers, residents, students, locals and tourists who shape DC’s oldest neighborhood.