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Fritz Hahn

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Reporter for the @washingtonpost Weekend Section/Going Out Guide, covering bars, events and culture in and around D.C. P.G. County by birth. D.C. by choice. Reach me at fritz.hahn@washpost.com; @fritzhahn on major socials; and fritzhahn.50 on signal.

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Fritz Hahn @fritzhahn.bsky.social · 5h
Dukem closing (after 30 years!) is an enormous loss for U Street and the city’s dining culture. For many of us, it was one of our early experiences with Ethiopian cuisine and live music. www.instagram.com/p/Dd92XOAwWPu/
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Dukem Ethiopian Restaurant DC on Instagram: "After nearly 30 years, saying goodbye feels almost impossible. Dukem has been part of our family’s life for almost three decades, and somewhere along the...
624 likes, 90 comments - dukemrestaurantdc on October 1, 2026: "After nearly 30 years, saying goodbye feels almost impossible. Dukem has been part of our family’s life for almost three decades, and ...
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Fritz Hahn @fritzhahn.bsky.social · 7h
In not-exactly-shocking news, Guinness is shuttering the Halethorpe Open Gate Brewery on Nov. 1. The brewery ceased commercial production back in June 2023, moving brewing of Baltimore Blonde to NY, but kept the taproom open. That apparently wasn't enough of a draw.
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Fritz Hahn @fritzhahn.bsky.social · 13h
My live music tip of the week: Up-and-coming country singer-songwriter Laci Kaye Booth is playing Desert 5 Spot's anniversary party tonight. Next week, she's opening a couple of dates for Ella Langley.
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Fritz Hahn @fritzhahn.bsky.social · 13h
Once again, this weekend is jam-packed. • Oktoberfests, including racing dachshunds • Street fests in Vienna, Takoma Park, Union Market, Del Rey • Fall festivals for kids and adults • Annapolis Pride Parade • Spooky season begins Gift link: wapo.st/4dhc63k
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The 40 best things to do in D.C. this weekend and next week
Dachshunds race at the Wharf, fall parties bring seasonal flavor, and street festivals take over Vienna, Alexandria, Union Market and Takoma Park.
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Fritz Hahn @fritzhahn.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
Your finalists for the D.C. area's best sports bar: The Admiral Caddies on Cordell Dirty Water First Down Franklin Hall Ireland's Four Courts The Irish Channel Ivy & Coney The Muni Walters Sports Bar Cast your vote (and tell us why) here: wapo.st/46LfVKn
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Vote for the best sports bar in the D.C. area
What matters most: Giant screens, drink specials, wings or rowdy fans?
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Fritz Hahn @fritzhahn.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
The nominations are in, and you can now vote for the top sports bar in the D.C. area. The short list is here: wapo.st/46LfVKn Reminder: If you didn't nominate a bar in the first round, please don't complain to me about your favorite bar not being included.
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Vote for the best sports bar in the D.C. area
What matters most: Giant screens, drink specials, wings or rowdy fans?
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Fritz Hahn @fritzhahn.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
This weekend, celebrate: • The National Museum of African American History and Culture’s 10th anniversary • Festivals dedicated, to blues, folk and jazz • Theatre Week • The 50th anniversary of ‘Roots’ • Fiesta DC • Arts festivals • Oktoberfest • Touching big trucks Gift link: wapo.st/4rrEcyu
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The 42 best things to do in D.C. this weekend and next week
A packed weekend brings cultural festivals, outdoor concerts, Theatre Week and the anniversary of the National Museum of African American History and Culture.
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Fritz Hahn @fritzhahn.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
Last chance: Nominations for the D.C. area's best sports bar close TODAY. Please tell us about your favorite place to watch a game, and what makes it your go-to choice. Reminder: If you don't nominate, you don't get to complain about the finalists. wapo.st/4yQPTRV
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Fritz Hahn @fritzhahn.bsky.social · 18/09/2026
Oktoberfest gets underway tonight (well, in the DMV anyway): Dacha taps a ceremonial keg tapping at 5:30, with a performance by "Queen of Oktoberfest" Manuela Horn. Wunder Garten has a ceremonial tapping at 7, with a band and DJ. Fair Winds Brewing taps Nautifest. Read more: wapo.st/4xyv64D
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The 46 best things to do in D.C. this weekend and next week
A busy fall weekend is packed with street festivals, kid-friendly parties and Oktoberfest celebrations.
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Fritz Hahn @fritzhahn.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
There is TOO MUCH to do this weekend: • Oktoberfest • Street fests (H St, Sawasdee, Hyattsville) • Cultural fests (Celebrate Africa, Chuseok) • Kid fests (LoC, Lincoln's Cottage, Brookside Gardens) • NoMa mural fest • Anacostia museum's birthday • Much, much more. Gift link: wapo.st/4xyv64D
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The 46 best things to do in D.C. this weekend and next week
A busy fall weekend is packed with street festivals, kid-friendly parties and Oktoberfest celebrations.
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Fritz Hahn @fritzhahn.bsky.social · 14/09/2026
Tonight is the first Monday Night Football game of 2026. And if you're heading out to watch it somewhere, tell us: What's the best sports bar in the D.C. area? Use this gift link to tell us about your favorite place to catch a game: wapo.st/4iUV3rf
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Tell The Post: What’s your favorite D.C.-area sports bar?
The Post is looking for the D.C. area's best sports bars, and we need your help.
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Fritz Hahn @fritzhahn.bsky.social · 10/09/2026
Festival season is underway. This weekend: • Adams Morgan Day • Art All Night • Rosslyn and Silver Spring jazz fests • Outdoor art fairs • Arts Alive! • Early Oktoberfests • Panda birthday party • Annapolis Songwriters Festival Gift link: wapo.st/4cDpize
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The 42 best things to do in D.C. this weekend and next week
Festival season gets underway with Adams Morgan Day, a pair of jazz festivals, outdoor art shows, Oktoberfest and a giant birthday party.
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Fritz Hahn @fritzhahn.bsky.social · 09/09/2026
What's your favorite D.C. area sports bar? We're asking readers to share their go-to places to watch games, whether that's because of big screens, great wings, or championship-level vibes. You've got two weeks to nominate your spot. Read more here: wapo.st/4iUV3rf
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Tell The Post: What’s your favorite D.C.-area sports bar?
The Post is looking for the D.C. area's best sports bars, and we need your help.
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The Washington Post @washingtonpost.com · 08/09/2026
Breaking news: Smithsonian chief Lonnie G. Bunch III is retiring as President Trump fights to reshape the institution. Bunch, the Smithsonian’s first Black secretary, said Trump’s pressure played no role in his decision.
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Smithsonian chief to retire as Trump fights to reshape the institution
Lonnie G. Bunch III, the Smithsonian’s first Black secretary, said President Donald Trump’s pressure played no role in his decision and vowed to defend the institution’s independence until he leaves.
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Fritz Hahn @fritzhahn.bsky.social · 08/09/2026
How to commemorate the 25th anniversary of 9/11: See artifacts up close at museums, attend discussions among experts or catch a musical about the unity that followed the tragedy. wapo.st/46h8oCT
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D.C.-area events commemorating the 25th anniversary of 9/11
See artifacts up close at museums, attend discussions among experts or catch a musical about the unity that followed the tragedy.
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Fritz Hahn @fritzhahn.bsky.social · 06/09/2026
Hyattsville 1 - Russia 0!
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Fritz Hahn @fritzhahn.bsky.social · 04/09/2026
An exhibit at the U.S. Botanic Garden celebrates the official flowers of every state, territory, and D.C. Here are some of the highlights to brighten your day. wapo.st/4iRElZM
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America, the beautiful, one gorgeous state flower at a time
The U.S. Botanic Garden is celebrating the official flowers that represent all 50 states, five territories and D.C., from the Texas bluebonnet to a Maine pine cone.
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Fritz Hahn @fritzhahn.bsky.social · 04/09/2026
Ah, that glorious time of year when you walk into a sports-ish bar on a Thursday night and the screens choices are Colorado-GT, Illinois-UAB, and Utah-Idaho.
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Fritz Hahn @fritzhahn.bsky.social · 03/09/2026
Long weekend plans: • Say farewell to Basquiat, Banksy and a Butter Cow • Celebrate Beyoncé's birthday • Explore the DC State Fair • Enjoy 500+ artists at Glen Echo • The circus comes to the Mall • Outdoor festivals, movies and dance parties Gift link: wapo.st/4xBjWg7
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The 32 best things to do in D.C. this weekend and next week
Enjoy outdoor movies, concerts and dance parties; celebrate Beyonce’s birthday; and see exhibits before they leave D.C. museums.
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Fritz Hahn @fritzhahn.bsky.social · 31/08/2026
The Smithsonian has decided to house the National Museum of the American Latino in the historic Arts and Industries building on the National Mall, rather than building a new facility. The decision does not require congressional approval. www.washingtonpost.com/style/2026/0...
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Fritz Hahn @fritzhahn.bsky.social · 28/08/2026
The Food team spent the last few months dining around the D.C. region to compile a new list of the area's 40 most essential dishes. The results, and mouth-watering photos, are finally here. Gift link: wapo.st/4wPgxct
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The 40 essential dishes of D.C.
These are the burgers, soups, sandwiches, pastries and more that best personify the delicious, diverse dining scene in and around D.C.
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Fritz Hahn @fritzhahn.bsky.social · 27/08/2026
To do: • Remember Dolly Parton and Tim Curry with sing-alongs, movies and karaoke • Celebrate 50 years of roller skating in Anacostia • Get outside with movies, music and square dancing • Explore art fairs • Sample international festivals Gift link: wapo.st/4xocNzF
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The 35 best things to do in D.C. this weekend and next week
Celebrate a beloved roller skating rink, remember Dolly Parton and Tim Curry, or head to parks for movies, music and square dancing.
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Fritz Hahn @fritzhahn.bsky.social · 25/08/2026
Bringing back this masterful 20-year-old profile of Dolly, written by Josh du Lac on the occasion of the Kennedy Center Honors: wapo.st/3USSjkc You can feel her personality jumping off the page. Just too many stellar quotes to pull.
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Five for the Show
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Fritz Hahn @fritzhahn.bsky.social · 22/08/2026
Today is Chuck Brown Day, but the Godfather of Go-Go’s family has disassociated itself from D.C.’s annual celebration. www.washingtonpost.com/dc-md-va/202...
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Family of go-go legend Chuck Brown yanks support for annual D.C. celebration
The “Godfather of Go-Go” is memorialized by the District with a yearly birthday party and concert, but his relatives say they were sidelined in this year’s planning.
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Fritz Hahn @fritzhahn.bsky.social · 21/08/2026
Weekend plans: • Live music returns to Carter Barron • National Parks Week events • Washington Folk Festival • ‘New Jack City’ on the Mall • Kites and foam for kids • Remembering Aaliyah • Improvapalooza • Crabs! Gift link: wapo.st/45CLWUA
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The 30 best things to do in D.C. this weekend and next week
Celebrate the Godfather of Go-Go, hear music from around the world, explore national parks and watch movies on the National Mall.
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Fritz Hahn @fritzhahn.bsky.social · 21/08/2026
As the Premier League returns, so does the guide to the top soccer bars in the D.C. area. New this year: Where to follow the players you fell in love with during the World Cup. Gift link: wapo.st/4qszwrV
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Breaking down the best soccer bars in the D.C. area
Whether you fell in love with the game during the World Cup or have been following soccer for years, here’s where to watch the top teams and players.
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Fritz Hahn @fritzhahn.bsky.social · 20/08/2026
Authors, bookstore owners, BookTok influencers and other booklovers share their favorite places to read in public in D.C.: www.washingtonpost.com/dc-md-va/202... How to make the most of the National Book Festival on Saturday: www.washingtonpost.com/dc-md-va/202...
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The best reading spots in D.C., from bookstores to the ballpark
Bookstore owners, influencers, literary agents and readerly types share their favorite places to turn a few pages.
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Fritz Hahn @fritzhahn.bsky.social · 18/08/2026
Between September and June, the National Symphony Orchestra will perform at six venues around the D.C. area -- none of which is the Kennedy Center. www.washingtonpost.com/style/2026/0...
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National Symphony Orchestra announces season outside the Kennedy Center
The centerpiece orchestra announced its season months later than usual, at venues away from its longtime home.
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Fritz Hahn @fritzhahn.bsky.social · 13/08/2026
Things to do around D.C.: • Eating contests and monster trucks at county fairs • Ride a beloved miniature train • Bookstore Romance Day • Outdoor concerts and movies • African Diaspora film fest • Sidewalk and vintage sales • Dinosaur Fest • ALX restaurant week Gift link: wapo.st/4i7CZd2
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The 32 best things to do in D.C. this weekend and next week
Explore a county fair, celebrate romance novels, sample Asian street food, or ride a miniature train that has charmed generations of locals.
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Fritz Hahn @fritzhahn.bsky.social · 07/08/2026
For me, there's nothing better than drinks and a breeze next to the water. At these 8 D.C. waterfront happy hours, you'll find beers as low as $2 or $3, and cocktails for $10 or less. Bonus: One of them starts pouring at noon on Fridays. Gift link: wapo.st/3TYekO7
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The best waterfront happy hours in D.C.
There’s nothing better than enjoying views and the breeze next to the water — unless you’re getting discounted food and drinks, too.
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Fritz Hahn @fritzhahn.bsky.social · 06/08/2026
If you absolutely have to drink an IPA on National IPA Day, I suggest going pedal to the metal with Sierra Nevada Hoptimum. A triple IPA with a thick, malty body overloaded with stickiest-of-the-icky hops, it's also a hefty 11% ABV. In DC, it's on tap at ChurchKey.
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Fritz Hahn @fritzhahn.bsky.social · 06/08/2026
Things to do in and around D.C.: • Sunflower Spectacular • Outdoor movies • Diving dogs on a dock • MD's biggest crab feast • SneakerCon • Japanese monsters • Arlington County Fair • Clothing and CD/vinyl swaps • Much more! Gift link: wapo.st/4wLaTcn
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The 30 best things to do in D.C. this weekend and next week
Explore fields of sunflowers, catch one last outdoor movie, stuff yourself at an all-you-can-eat crab feast, and watch water-loving dogs leap off of docks.
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Fritz Hahn @fritzhahn.bsky.social · 06/08/2026
I have been reading Brooklyn Vegan (admittedly on and off) for two decades. I can’t see how these layoffs are good for anyone who loves music. pitchfork.com/story/brookl...
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BrooklynVegan, Alt Press Hit With Mass Layoffs
Music publications Revolver and Goldmine have also been gutted by owners Veeps and Live Nation
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Fritz Hahn @fritzhahn.bsky.social · 31/07/2026
The Clock Tower at the Waldorf Astoria hotel – formerly known as the Old Post Office – quietly reopened this month, bringing back one of the most scenic views of D.C. Gift link: wapo.st/4cfSoEr
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A historic clock tower reopens, with one of the best views of D.C.
After an extended closure, the observation deck above the Waldorf Astoria — formerly the Old Post Office Pavilion and the Trump International Hotel — is open to visitors.
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Fritz Hahn @fritzhahn.bsky.social · 30/07/2026
We sent a team of interns out to sample the best soft-serve ice cream in D.C. From traditional to trendy, here are the spots that made the cut. www.washingtonpost.com/dc-md-va/202...
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The best soft-serve ice cream in D.C., as judged by our hungriest interns
They sampled some of the District’s finest ice cream options, from the traditional to the trendy.
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Fritz Hahn @fritzhahn.bsky.social · 30/07/2026
Want to watch the IndyCar race in D.C.? Either pony up $5000 for a VIP ticket, or, the chair of the race says, "the best place to watch is on television."
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Fritz Hahn @fritzhahn.bsky.social · 30/07/2026
To do this weekend around DC: • Outdoor movies, from Audi Field to Bethesda • D.C.'s biggest celebration of Asian pop culture • Sunflower festivals • Sidewalk sales • County fairs • Black Books Matter • Outdoor concerts • Tributes to the Dead Gift link: wapo.st/4xbyXEL
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The 30 best things to do in D.C. this weekend and next week
Highlights include sunflower festivals, outdoor movies, a pair of county fairs with monster trucks, and the area's largest celebration of Asian pop culture.
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Fritz Hahn @fritzhahn.bsky.social · 24/07/2026
After a decade of silence, live music is returning to the Carter Barron Amphitheatre next month. Read for free: wapo.st/45h2f9c
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After a decade of silence, live music is returning to Carter Barron
Summer in the Parks brings three nights of performances to the outdoor concert venue in Rock Creek Park, which opened in 1950.
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Fritz Hahn @fritzhahn.bsky.social · 23/07/2026
Your D.C. weekend agenda: • After-hours parties at museums • Video games at the Smithsonian • $1 fro-yo • National Margarita Day • Lavender Con book fest • Family days and dance parties • Outdoor movies • A crafty rave • Anxo turns 10 • Peruvian Independence Day Gift link: wapo.st/4fiL4Kp
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The 34 best things to do in D.C. this weekend and next week
Museums host after-hours parties, video game festivals and family days, while treats abound for foodies. Don't miss an LGBTQ+ book festival, tennis stars and a "craft rave."
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Fritz Hahn @fritzhahn.bsky.social · 22/07/2026
A tough story to read, handled sensitively by my colleague Tim Carman. www.washingtonpost.com/food/2026/07...
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Fritz Hahn @fritzhahn.bsky.social · 20/07/2026
End Of An Era klaxon (for real): After 24 years, the Pizzeria Paradiso in Georgetown is closing its doors on July 26. RIP to Birreria Paradiso, a key player in the rise of the D.C. craft beer scene.
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Fritz Hahn @fritzhahn.bsky.social · 17/07/2026
This should be obvious to everyone in the D.C. area, but we're getting reports that outdoor activities — movie screenings, concerts, happy hours — are being cancelled or postponed. If you were planning to do something outside after work, think twice, and check social media.
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Fritz Hahn @fritzhahn.bsky.social · 17/07/2026
The sooner every bar in D.C. adopts and enforces this policy (from Tunnicliff’s Tavern), the better.
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Fritz Hahn @fritzhahn.bsky.social · 16/07/2026
So much to do around D.C.: • Lotus and Water Lily Festival • Projections on the Smithsonian Castle • World Cup final • Sunflower and Wine festivals • After-hours at the Botanic Garden and Postal Museum • Silent reading at the Folger • Outdoor movies and concerts Read for free: wapo.st/458HXDM
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Fritz Hahn @fritzhahn.bsky.social · 15/07/2026
A team of @washingtonpost critics tried to pick the most influential cultural works from each decade of America's 250 years. Some I nominated. Some I disagree with. My colleagues' arguments persuaded me on others. Here's the list, with a gift link: wapo.st/4yifns9
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The 25 most influential works of American culture
A decade-by-decade look at the books, music, art and ideas that shaped 250 years of society.
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Fritz Hahn @fritzhahn.bsky.social · 15/07/2026
Today was not the result anyone at the French Embassy wanted – especially on le 14 Julliet – but the viewing party had bottles of rosé, photo ops, an outdoor smoking section and more Mbappé shirts than I could count. www.instagram.com/p/DayrzbljqY...
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Fritz Hahn @fritzhahn.bsky.social · 13/07/2026
A chill at the Smithsonian after White House alleges ‘political activism’ “Even if the Smithsonian survives just fine, this kind of attack could mean decades of doing cautious and boring work,” said one staffer. Gift link: wapo.st/3TdvaYY
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A chill at the Smithsonian after White House alleges ‘political activism’
The question among staffers and alumni: “Are they returning to the Smithsonian as a target?”
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Fritz Hahn @fritzhahn.bsky.social · 13/07/2026
The Harriet Tubman Museum in Cambridge is closed after someone broke through the back door and stole the donation box. www.harriettubmanmuseumcenter.org
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Fritz Hahn @fritzhahn.bsky.social · 12/07/2026
What a roller coaster of an afternoon.
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Fritz Hahn @fritzhahn.bsky.social · 11/07/2026
Can anyone explain the resurgence of Americans singing “10 German Bombers” while watching England? Is this a social media thing?
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