Fritz Hahn
@fritzhahn.bsky.social
Reporter for the @washingtonpost Weekend Section/Going Out Guide, covering bars, events, museums, and entertainment in and around D.C. P.G. County by birth. D.C. by choice. @fritzhahn on major socials; fritzhahn.50 on signal.
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Fritz Hahn
@fritzhahn.bsky.social
· Jan 3
My most-read stories of 2024 included natural beauty, unmarked bars, happy hours, and, because there always has to be a Maryland-related story, cocktail usurpers on the Delmarva Peninsula. A thread...
Speaking of the World Cup: Back in 2006, I wrote my first "Where to watch the World Cup" story for Weekend. Shockingly, some of the bars mentioned in that 19-year-old story are still with us.
Threading them below...
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Threading them below...
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Where Soccer Fans' Cup Runneth Over
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December 5, 2025 at 8:16 PM
Speaking of the World Cup: Back in 2006, I wrote my first "Where to watch the World Cup" story for Weekend. Shockingly, some of the bars mentioned in that 19-year-old story are still with us.
Threading them below...
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Threading them below...
www.washingtonpost.com/archive/life...
It's World Cup draw day in D.C. Follow The Post's live updates for coverage from the Kennedy Center and around town: www.washingtonpost.com/sports/2025/...
World Cup draw live updates: FIFA’s stage is set, with Trump and soccer in the spotlight
National soccer teams will learn their group stage opponents at the draw for the 2026 World Cup, which will be held in the United States, Canada and Mexico.
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December 5, 2025 at 4:21 PM
It's World Cup draw day in D.C. Follow The Post's live updates for coverage from the Kennedy Center and around town: www.washingtonpost.com/sports/2025/...
A thing I learned from a 1984 Washington Post interview with "Gremlins" star Zach Galligan, linked in this weekend's event guide: The actors originally considered for the role of Billy were Kevin Bacon, Rob Lowe, Emilio Estevez and Ralph Macchio.
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December 4, 2025 at 5:44 PM
A thing I learned from a 1984 Washington Post interview with "Gremlins" star Zach Galligan, linked in this weekend's event guide: The actors originally considered for the role of Billy were Kevin Bacon, Rob Lowe, Emilio Estevez and Ralph Macchio.
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From the 9:30 Club to Union Stage, here's what two dozen live music venues and dance clubs have planned for New Year's Eve.
Gift link: wapo.st/4oAdn8n
Gift link: wapo.st/4oAdn8n
The New Year’s Eve parties most likely to sell out in the D.C. area
Want to rock, rave or Lindy Hop your way into the new year? We’ve got you covered, but nab those tickets soon.
wapo.st
December 4, 2025 at 4:12 PM
From the 9:30 Club to Union Stage, here's what two dozen live music venues and dance clubs have planned for New Year's Eve.
Gift link: wapo.st/4oAdn8n
Gift link: wapo.st/4oAdn8n
This weekend, in (some) numbers:
18 Events with holiday markets
4 Holiday parades (land and sea)
4 End-of-Prohibition events
2 Museum after-hours
2 Christmas tree sales
2 Festivals with school choirs
1 Krampus party
1 'Gremlins' screening
Gift link: wapo.st/4avTgEV
18 Events with holiday markets
4 Holiday parades (land and sea)
4 End-of-Prohibition events
2 Museum after-hours
2 Christmas tree sales
2 Festivals with school choirs
1 Krampus party
1 'Gremlins' screening
Gift link: wapo.st/4avTgEV
The 44 best things to do in D.C. this weekend and next week
Holiday parades (on land and sea), markets and concerts pack the weekend, along with Prohibition-themed parties and the return of ice skating.
wapo.st
December 4, 2025 at 2:50 PM
This weekend, in (some) numbers:
18 Events with holiday markets
4 Holiday parades (land and sea)
4 End-of-Prohibition events
2 Museum after-hours
2 Christmas tree sales
2 Festivals with school choirs
1 Krampus party
1 'Gremlins' screening
Gift link: wapo.st/4avTgEV
18 Events with holiday markets
4 Holiday parades (land and sea)
4 End-of-Prohibition events
2 Museum after-hours
2 Christmas tree sales
2 Festivals with school choirs
1 Krampus party
1 'Gremlins' screening
Gift link: wapo.st/4avTgEV
This weekend, in (some) numbers:
18 Events with holiday markets
4 Holiday parades (land and sea)
4 End-of-Prohibition events
2 Museum after-hours
2 Christmas tree sales
2 Festivals with school choirs
1 Krampus party
1 'Gremlins' screening
Gift link: wapo.st/4avTgEV
18 Events with holiday markets
4 Holiday parades (land and sea)
4 End-of-Prohibition events
2 Museum after-hours
2 Christmas tree sales
2 Festivals with school choirs
1 Krampus party
1 'Gremlins' screening
Gift link: wapo.st/4avTgEV
wapo.st
December 4, 2025 at 2:44 PM
This weekend, in (some) numbers:
18 Events with holiday markets
4 Holiday parades (land and sea)
4 End-of-Prohibition events
2 Museum after-hours
2 Christmas tree sales
2 Festivals with school choirs
1 Krampus party
1 'Gremlins' screening
Gift link: wapo.st/4avTgEV
18 Events with holiday markets
4 Holiday parades (land and sea)
4 End-of-Prohibition events
2 Museum after-hours
2 Christmas tree sales
2 Festivals with school choirs
1 Krampus party
1 'Gremlins' screening
Gift link: wapo.st/4avTgEV
Holiday season is in full swing. Details, with gift links:
D.C.'s essential holiday happenings, including date ideas:
wapo.st/44JRY5o
10 of the best free holiday events:
wapo.st/3McsQOx
Welcome D.C. museums back from the shutdown with a month of fun:
www.washingtonpost.com/dc-md-va/202...
D.C.'s essential holiday happenings, including date ideas:
wapo.st/44JRY5o
10 of the best free holiday events:
wapo.st/3McsQOx
Welcome D.C. museums back from the shutdown with a month of fun:
www.washingtonpost.com/dc-md-va/202...
Our favorite holiday events and traditions in the D.C. area
From “Nutcrackers” to concerts to parades, these are some of Washington’s best ways to celebrate the season.
wapo.st
December 3, 2025 at 5:12 PM
Holiday season is in full swing. Details, with gift links:
D.C.'s essential holiday happenings, including date ideas:
wapo.st/44JRY5o
10 of the best free holiday events:
wapo.st/3McsQOx
Welcome D.C. museums back from the shutdown with a month of fun:
www.washingtonpost.com/dc-md-va/202...
D.C.'s essential holiday happenings, including date ideas:
wapo.st/44JRY5o
10 of the best free holiday events:
wapo.st/3McsQOx
Welcome D.C. museums back from the shutdown with a month of fun:
www.washingtonpost.com/dc-md-va/202...
Holiday season is in full swing. Details, with gift links:
D.C.'s essential holiday happenings, including date ideas:
wapo.st/44JRY5o
10 of the best free holiday events:
wapo.st/3McsQOx
Welcome D.C. museums back with a month of fun:
www.washingtonpost.com/dc-md-va/202...
D.C.'s essential holiday happenings, including date ideas:
wapo.st/44JRY5o
10 of the best free holiday events:
wapo.st/3McsQOx
Welcome D.C. museums back with a month of fun:
www.washingtonpost.com/dc-md-va/202...
wapo.st
December 3, 2025 at 4:50 PM
Holiday season is in full swing. Details, with gift links:
D.C.'s essential holiday happenings, including date ideas:
wapo.st/44JRY5o
10 of the best free holiday events:
wapo.st/3McsQOx
Welcome D.C. museums back with a month of fun:
www.washingtonpost.com/dc-md-va/202...
D.C.'s essential holiday happenings, including date ideas:
wapo.st/44JRY5o
10 of the best free holiday events:
wapo.st/3McsQOx
Welcome D.C. museums back with a month of fun:
www.washingtonpost.com/dc-md-va/202...
@willhawkes.bsky.social @totalcurtis.bsky.social I saw the Shirkers had Boddingtons on cask a few weeks ago, but are there any pubs in London that you know have it now?
November 20, 2025 at 5:37 PM
@willhawkes.bsky.social @totalcurtis.bsky.social I saw the Shirkers had Boddingtons on cask a few weeks ago, but are there any pubs in London that you know have it now?
Reposted by Fritz Hahn
@mluther I’ve been doing a bit of research on my own and I think the church is getting some things wrong. long thread so buckle up. 1/95
Say what you will about social media, but there was no other point in history where you got to read thousands of people trying to explain Catholicism directly to the Pope
November 14, 2025 at 2:23 PM
@mluther I’ve been doing a bit of research on my own and I think the church is getting some things wrong. long thread so buckle up. 1/95
Updates to my reopening story:
• National Archives open normal hours today
• Wolf Trap Holiday Sing-A-Long is happening Dec. 6.
• ZooLights tickets on sale to the public tomorrow.
All the details in this gift link: wapo.st/442X6Bh
• National Archives open normal hours today
• Wolf Trap Holiday Sing-A-Long is happening Dec. 6.
• ZooLights tickets on sale to the public tomorrow.
All the details in this gift link: wapo.st/442X6Bh
With the government shutdown over, the Smithsonian is reopening
Everything to know about when visitors can return to D.C. museums and attractions.
wapo.st
November 14, 2025 at 3:17 PM
Updates to my reopening story:
• National Archives open normal hours today
• Wolf Trap Holiday Sing-A-Long is happening Dec. 6.
• ZooLights tickets on sale to the public tomorrow.
All the details in this gift link: wapo.st/442X6Bh
• National Archives open normal hours today
• Wolf Trap Holiday Sing-A-Long is happening Dec. 6.
• ZooLights tickets on sale to the public tomorrow.
All the details in this gift link: wapo.st/442X6Bh
Weekend plans are dominated by the openings of holiday markets, holiday light displays and holiday pop-up bars. But don't miss "Wicked" parties, lucha libre wrestlers at Side Yards, and charity beer events and fun runs.
Gift link: wapo.st/48363vY
Gift link: wapo.st/48363vY
The 33 best things to do in the D.C. area this weekend and next week
Holiday markets, holiday light shows and holiday pop-up bars are returning, but don’t miss “Wicked”-themed parties or fun runs for charity.
wapo.st
November 13, 2025 at 4:32 PM
Weekend plans are dominated by the openings of holiday markets, holiday light displays and holiday pop-up bars. But don't miss "Wicked" parties, lucha libre wrestlers at Side Yards, and charity beer events and fun runs.
Gift link: wapo.st/48363vY
Gift link: wapo.st/48363vY
Latest update on my Smithsonian/museums reopening story, with the big news that ZooLights and the USBG's Seasons Greenings are opening as scheduled. I expect/hope this will be updated a few more times today.
Gift link: wapo.st/442X6Bh
Gift link: wapo.st/442X6Bh
With the government shutdown over, the Smithsonian is set to reopen
Everything to know about when visitors can return to D.C. museums and attractions.
wapo.st
November 13, 2025 at 3:53 PM
Latest update on my Smithsonian/museums reopening story, with the big news that ZooLights and the USBG's Seasons Greenings are opening as scheduled. I expect/hope this will be updated a few more times today.
Gift link: wapo.st/442X6Bh
Gift link: wapo.st/442X6Bh
Reopening updates:
1. American History and Air and Space museums reopening Fri. Rest of Smithsonians open by Monday.
2. NGA West Bldg and Sculpture Garden reopen Friday; East Bldg Saturday.
3. LOC and Botanic Garden open today.
4. Holiday displays happening!
More to come.
1. American History and Air and Space museums reopening Fri. Rest of Smithsonians open by Monday.
2. NGA West Bldg and Sculpture Garden reopen Friday; East Bldg Saturday.
3. LOC and Botanic Garden open today.
4. Holiday displays happening!
More to come.
November 13, 2025 at 3:14 PM
Reopening updates:
1. American History and Air and Space museums reopening Fri. Rest of Smithsonians open by Monday.
2. NGA West Bldg and Sculpture Garden reopen Friday; East Bldg Saturday.
3. LOC and Botanic Garden open today.
4. Holiday displays happening!
More to come.
1. American History and Air and Space museums reopening Fri. Rest of Smithsonians open by Monday.
2. NGA West Bldg and Sculpture Garden reopen Friday; East Bldg Saturday.
3. LOC and Botanic Garden open today.
4. Holiday displays happening!
More to come.
If you didn’t know the words to “Gridiron Heroes” (the Detroit Lions’ fight song) before you walked into Ivy and Coney today, you probably do now.
Also, you’re probably drunk on the post-TD shots of Rumplemintz.
Also, you’re probably drunk on the post-TD shots of Rumplemintz.
November 9, 2025 at 11:55 PM
If you didn’t know the words to “Gridiron Heroes” (the Detroit Lions’ fight song) before you walked into Ivy and Coney today, you probably do now.
Also, you’re probably drunk on the post-TD shots of Rumplemintz.
Also, you’re probably drunk on the post-TD shots of Rumplemintz.
I do most of my posting on Insta these days, and that's where you'll find a "What I've been up to this week" rundown with appearances by the new Eebee's Corner Bar, a rooftop Dia de los Muertos happy hour, and my favorite pint of Guinness.
Check it out: www.instagram.com/p/DQw9qQSDrPC/
Check it out: www.instagram.com/p/DQw9qQSDrPC/
November 7, 2025 at 6:30 PM
I do most of my posting on Insta these days, and that's where you'll find a "What I've been up to this week" rundown with appearances by the new Eebee's Corner Bar, a rooftop Dia de los Muertos happy hour, and my favorite pint of Guinness.
Check it out: www.instagram.com/p/DQw9qQSDrPC/
Check it out: www.instagram.com/p/DQw9qQSDrPC/
Our to-do list:
• Czech/Danish/Icelandic holiday markets return!
• Sherry/craft beer/cider festivals
• Vintage markets
• Friendsgiving at the Phillips
• Neighborhood Day at the Kreeger
• Pippi Longstocking's birthday party
• Tailgating with the German Embassy
• Much more!
Gift link: wapo.st/3WDKj4r
• Czech/Danish/Icelandic holiday markets return!
• Sherry/craft beer/cider festivals
• Vintage markets
• Friendsgiving at the Phillips
• Neighborhood Day at the Kreeger
• Pippi Longstocking's birthday party
• Tailgating with the German Embassy
• Much more!
Gift link: wapo.st/3WDKj4r
The 32 best things to do in D.C. this weekend and next week
Honor veterans with solemn ceremonies, get this year’s first taste of holiday markets, or celebrate Pippi Longstocking’s 80th birthday.
wapo.st
November 6, 2025 at 3:34 PM
Our to-do list:
• Czech/Danish/Icelandic holiday markets return!
• Sherry/craft beer/cider festivals
• Vintage markets
• Friendsgiving at the Phillips
• Neighborhood Day at the Kreeger
• Pippi Longstocking's birthday party
• Tailgating with the German Embassy
• Much more!
Gift link: wapo.st/3WDKj4r
• Czech/Danish/Icelandic holiday markets return!
• Sherry/craft beer/cider festivals
• Vintage markets
• Friendsgiving at the Phillips
• Neighborhood Day at the Kreeger
• Pippi Longstocking's birthday party
• Tailgating with the German Embassy
• Much more!
Gift link: wapo.st/3WDKj4r
A self-proclaimed witch who reads your tarot.
A vampire who hosts late-night horror movies.
An artist who creates the scary faces that chase you through a haunted forest.
Meet the people whose job is Halloween.
Gift link: wapo.st/3Jms4xo
A vampire who hosts late-night horror movies.
An artist who creates the scary faces that chase you through a haunted forest.
Meet the people whose job is Halloween.
Gift link: wapo.st/3Jms4xo
The people whose job is Halloween
A makeup artist, a witch for hire, a scream queen and a horror movie host are among the superstars of spooky season.
wapo.st
October 30, 2025 at 4:53 PM
A self-proclaimed witch who reads your tarot.
A vampire who hosts late-night horror movies.
An artist who creates the scary faces that chase you through a haunted forest.
Meet the people whose job is Halloween.
Gift link: wapo.st/3Jms4xo
A vampire who hosts late-night horror movies.
An artist who creates the scary faces that chase you through a haunted forest.
Meet the people whose job is Halloween.
Gift link: wapo.st/3Jms4xo
Halloween costume contests (with prizes ranging from $2,000 to hotel stays), bar crawls, pumpkin carving, karaoke and events dominate our calendar, but we also recommend:
• Dia de los Muertos
• AdMo PorchFest
• DC Zinefest
• DC Print Fest
Gift link: wapo.st/433WDyq
• Dia de los Muertos
• AdMo PorchFest
• DC Zinefest
• DC Print Fest
Gift link: wapo.st/433WDyq
The 45 best things to do in D.C. this weekend and next week
Halloween parties and costume contests fill this week’s agenda, but don’t overlook Adams Morgan PorchFest, D.C. Zinefest or the Double Exposure Film Festival.
wapo.st
October 30, 2025 at 4:13 PM
Halloween costume contests (with prizes ranging from $2,000 to hotel stays), bar crawls, pumpkin carving, karaoke and events dominate our calendar, but we also recommend:
• Dia de los Muertos
• AdMo PorchFest
• DC Zinefest
• DC Print Fest
Gift link: wapo.st/433WDyq
• Dia de los Muertos
• AdMo PorchFest
• DC Zinefest
• DC Print Fest
Gift link: wapo.st/433WDyq
Things to do around D.C.:
• Fall festivals and markets
• Tour 40+ Loudoun farms, free
• The Big Build @ NBM
• E.U. family festival
• Pumpkin carving contests
• Pet costume parades!
• Outdoor movies
• Oysters and oktoberfests
Gift link: wapo.st/47jmROW
• Fall festivals and markets
• Tour 40+ Loudoun farms, free
• The Big Build @ NBM
• E.U. family festival
• Pumpkin carving contests
• Pet costume parades!
• Outdoor movies
• Oysters and oktoberfests
Gift link: wapo.st/47jmROW
The 34 best things to do in D.C. this weekend and next week
Halloween season arrives with pumpkin-focused parties and festivals, and more than 40 Loudoun County farms open their doors to celebrate the harvest.
wapo.st
October 16, 2025 at 5:35 PM
Things to do around D.C.:
• Fall festivals and markets
• Tour 40+ Loudoun farms, free
• The Big Build @ NBM
• E.U. family festival
• Pumpkin carving contests
• Pet costume parades!
• Outdoor movies
• Oysters and oktoberfests
Gift link: wapo.st/47jmROW
• Fall festivals and markets
• Tour 40+ Loudoun farms, free
• The Big Build @ NBM
• E.U. family festival
• Pumpkin carving contests
• Pet costume parades!
• Outdoor movies
• Oysters and oktoberfests
Gift link: wapo.st/47jmROW
How it started: “Trinity Rodman was ‘in pain all the time.’ She’s finally back with the USWNT.” (WaPo, 6:15 pm)
How it’s going: “Trinity Rodman exits Spirit match on crutches hours after USWNT call-up” (WaPo, 9:40 pm)
www.washingtonpost.com/sports/2025/...
How it’s going: “Trinity Rodman exits Spirit match on crutches hours after USWNT call-up” (WaPo, 9:40 pm)
www.washingtonpost.com/sports/2025/...
Trinity Rodman exits Spirit match on crutches hours after USWNT call-up
The Spirit star, called up to the U.S. women’s national team earlier in the day, suffered what appeared to be a serious injury and is due for tests Thursday..
www.washingtonpost.com
October 16, 2025 at 1:55 AM
How it started: “Trinity Rodman was ‘in pain all the time.’ She’s finally back with the USWNT.” (WaPo, 6:15 pm)
How it’s going: “Trinity Rodman exits Spirit match on crutches hours after USWNT call-up” (WaPo, 9:40 pm)
www.washingtonpost.com/sports/2025/...
How it’s going: “Trinity Rodman exits Spirit match on crutches hours after USWNT call-up” (WaPo, 9:40 pm)
www.washingtonpost.com/sports/2025/...
I say this with all sincerity: "The Fields Beneath" is one of the greatest social histories of the urban fabric that I have ever read. I wish I could write like Gillian Tindall.
www.theguardian.com/books/2025/o...
www.theguardian.com/books/2025/o...
Gillian Tindall obituary
Writer, historian and biographer who wove archaeology, social history, myth and religion into her work
www.theguardian.com
October 15, 2025 at 5:53 PM
I say this with all sincerity: "The Fields Beneath" is one of the greatest social histories of the urban fabric that I have ever read. I wish I could write like Gillian Tindall.
www.theguardian.com/books/2025/o...
www.theguardian.com/books/2025/o...
Just FYI: Given the weather forecast for Sunday, we're seeing some outdoor events cancel (Songbyrd's 10th anniversary block party), postpone (SWDC's Family Fall Fest, now 10/19) or move (AmapianoDMV now at AI PopUp near Union Market instead of Bullpen).
Check social media before making plans.
Check social media before making plans.
To do this weekend:
• D.C.'s biggest beer festival (+ bar events)
• Wine fest at Mount Vernon
• Fall harvest fests with food, music and games
• Oyster fests
• Dogs in Halloween costumes
• 30 years of ESL
• Comedy, go-karts and much more
Gift link: wapo.st/48oxLVK
• D.C.'s biggest beer festival (+ bar events)
• Wine fest at Mount Vernon
• Fall harvest fests with food, music and games
• Oyster fests
• Dogs in Halloween costumes
• 30 years of ESL
• Comedy, go-karts and much more
Gift link: wapo.st/48oxLVK
The 29 best things to do in D.C. this weekend and next week
Fall is here: This weekend features outdoor festivals dedicated to beer, wine, oysters and the fruits of the harvest.
wapo.st
October 10, 2025 at 8:48 PM
Just FYI: Given the weather forecast for Sunday, we're seeing some outdoor events cancel (Songbyrd's 10th anniversary block party), postpone (SWDC's Family Fall Fest, now 10/19) or move (AmapianoDMV now at AI PopUp near Union Market instead of Bullpen).
Check social media before making plans.
Check social media before making plans.
“Washington is the only major Western capital without a monumental arch."
Can't wait to get our very own Marble Arch Mound.
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Can't wait to get our very own Marble Arch Mound.
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Marble_...
October 10, 2025 at 8:05 PM
“Washington is the only major Western capital without a monumental arch."
Can't wait to get our very own Marble Arch Mound.
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Marble_...
Can't wait to get our very own Marble Arch Mound.
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Marble_...
Reminder: Smithsonian Museums and the National Zoo will close after tomorrow, due to the government shutdown. If there’s an exhibit or animal you really want to see, don’t delay.
Our guide to what’s open and what’s closed: wapo.st/3VJlROv (gift link)
Our guide to what’s open and what’s closed: wapo.st/3VJlROv (gift link)
How the shutdown affects D.C. museums: Smithsonian to close Oct. 12
Which D.C. museums and historic sites are closed because of the shutdown? Will the shows go on at the Kennedy Center? Here’s everything you need to know.
wapo.st
October 10, 2025 at 1:34 PM
Reminder: Smithsonian Museums and the National Zoo will close after tomorrow, due to the government shutdown. If there’s an exhibit or animal you really want to see, don’t delay.
Our guide to what’s open and what’s closed: wapo.st/3VJlROv (gift link)
Our guide to what’s open and what’s closed: wapo.st/3VJlROv (gift link)