Borderstan Blueprint (April 5-11)
Need something to do this week? Here’s a smattering of events happening across the area through next Monday:
Wednesday
Budweiser Clydesdale Appearance
Duffy’s (2106 Vermont Ave. NW)
6 p.m.
Anheuser-Busch’s famed horses are set to visit Duffy’s (2106 Vermont Ave. NW) for a Nationals game viewing party on Wednesday from 6 to 8 p.m. “One lucky Budweiser Clydesdale” also is scheduled to trot over to Stoney’s (1433 P St. NW) on Saturday, April 9, from 1 to 3 p.m., according to a news release.
Thursday
Founders 2016 Kentucky Breakfast Stout Tapping
Black Squirrel (2427 18th St. NW)
5 p.m.
The Adams Morgan bar will tap its Founders 2016 Kentucky Breakfast Stout (KBS) keg for the first time. Classic and veggie burgers are also half price during the event.
Friday
Literary Workshop for Children and Youth
Mt. Pleasant Library (3160 16th St. NW)
2 p.m.
Kuumba Expressions will host a free literary workshop led by local artist Afrika Abney.
Naked Girls Reading Internets
DC Arts Center (2438 18th St. NW)
10 p.m.
Performers will read from literature wearing only smiles. This month’s theme: the internet, “from the hilarious to the disturbing.”
Saturday
D.C. Chocolate Festival
The Westin at 1400 M St. NW
1 p.m.
The Chocolate House’s D.C. Chocolate Festival is slated to draw more than 20 candymakers to The Westin at 1400 M St. NW on Saturday, April 9. Chocolate fans can taste the treats and learn more about them from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., after paying $32.64 online.
Taste of Dupont Circle
Dupont Circle neighborhood
12:30 p.m.
More than a dozen Dupont Circle restaurants will open for this progressive lunch through the west side of the neighborhood.
Budweiser Clydesdale Appearance
Stoney’s (1433 P St. NW)
1 p.m.
Anheuser-Busch’s famed horses are set to visit Duffy’s (2106 Vermont Ave. NW) for a Nationals game viewing party on Wednesday from 6 to 8 p.m. “One lucky Budweiser Clydesdale” also is scheduled to trot over to Stoney’s (1433 P St. NW) on Saturday, April 9, from 1 to 3 p.m., according to a news release.
Monday
Cubs Opening Day Celebration
Ivy and Coney (1537 7th St. NW)
8 p.m.
Chicago bar Ivy and Coney will celebrate the start of the Cubs baseball season with free hot dogs for everyone in Cubs gear. The bar will also host a Chicago-style hot dog eating contest.
Photo courtesy of Maha Hakki