DCist

by William Goodman

Welcome to the last full week of October! From a live podcast taping, to an Insta-ready gallery show, to plenty of tasting events, there’s more than enough to do around town this week—and that’s even before you take into consideration there’s World Series baseball to watch.

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14 Things To Do Around D.C. This Week by William Goodman

As we inch closer to Halloween, spooky season starts to really kick into gear with a number of seasonal events that’ll make you scream. But if that’s not your thing, there’s still plenty to get excited about. Check out some of the best events of the week including a horror podcast taping, a talk all about The Exorcist, some high-profile concerts, and much, much more.

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At New Shop Somewhere In Navy Yard, Coffee And Clothes Go Together by William Goodman

Somewhere, the new space from some of the team behind Maketto, is not a coffee shop, and also not a streetwear store, it’s both. For Will Sharp—who opened the new Navy Yard shop with Maketto’s head of retail Dom Adams and third owner Steve Place—the ability to check out new sneakers and grab a latte in the same place is what will keep shoppers coming through the door, rather than heading to Amazon.

“Physical retail [has to be] an experience,” Sharp says over email. “If you come to Somewhere, you can grab a coffee or a tea from our friendly staff. You can shop for some shoes, apparel, or accessories—all while inside of a modern, austere setting. That combination … gives a customer an experience that you cannot replicate online.”

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