Chow Down Hits the Ave Tomorrow

 78 Restaurants, Lion Dancers, K-Pop, and a Fruity Pebbles Matcha Because, Well, U District There are neighborhood street fairs, and then there are events that could only happen in the U District. On Saturday, October 3, just up the street from our Wallyhood, the Ave will once again transform into a giant outdoor food court, cultural festival, and community celebration as the U District Chow Down & Street Party returns for its sixth year. Produced by the U District Partnership, the…

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The Last Weekend of Summer in Wallingford and Environs

The autumnal equinox is coming up on Tuesday, September 22nd, making this the last weekend of summer! It looks to be lovely, weather-wise, allowing us to make the most of the many activities on offer in and near our neighborhood. Of course, there’s the Great Wallingford Bratwurst Festival, the Oktoberfest-esque neighborhood party for young and old alike. But there are many other things going on as well. We’ve covered some of this in Wallyhood already, and they are on the Wallingford…

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Outdoors on the Ave: Free Music and Movies Starting Friday, September 11

U District Advocates present Outdoors on the Ave for the sixth year, with free concerts and movies on the four Fridays after Labor Day, starting on September 11th. This year’s theme is Back to School. The events will be held at the Square at U District Station, the same location as the World Cup soccer watch parties. Concerts start at 6 pm, and movies begin at dusk and end by 9:45 pm. Schedule at a Glance Friday, September 116 pm -…

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