By Southwester Staff DC JazzFest 2024 is set to host its 20th anniversary festival from August 28 – September 1. Global talents, Grammy-winners, regional and national artists will perform over Labor Day weekend at several venues across The Wharf, including District Pier, Transit Pier, and Union Stage. While many performances […]
Ocean Racing Yachts Stop at The Wharf on Around-the-World Journey
Courtesy of Fredo Vasquez By Southwester Staff The Wharf hosted eleven Clipper 70 ocean racing yachts from June 17-25, with over 200 rac-ing crew resting before the final leg of their eight stage journey circumnavigating the globe, a race of 40,000 nautical miles through the world’s toughest oceans. One of […]
Cordial Moves Locations, Expands Offerings
The craft wine, beer and spirits retailer stays on Wharf but moves to larger space New location of Cordial Craft Wine, Beer and Spirits. Courtesy of Cordial. By Mike Goodman Cordial Craft Wine, Beer and Spirits first opened on The Wharf in October 2017, and current owner Chuck Waldmann took […]
The Wharf Ice Rink is Back
By Mike Goodman The ice skating rink at The Wharf slid back into action on Nov. 22, and will remain open until Feb. 25. It is a cashless facility, first-come first-serve (no reservations are accepted). Regular hours of operation are: Monday-Tuesday: ClosedWednesday: 4 – 10pmThursday-Friday: 4 – 10pmSaturday: 12 – […]
Monitoring DC Watersheds: Buzzard Point and The Wharf Among Healthiest Sites on Anacostia River
By Maya Sterett, Alliance for the Chesapeake Bay, DC Projects Associate and Petra Baldwin, Anacostia Riverkeeper, Project Coordinator The summer of 2022 marked the fourth year of the DC Citizen Science Water Quality Monitoring program, funded by our partners at the Department of Energy and Environment (DOEE) and led by […]
The Wharf Marks Five-Year Anniversary and Opening of Phase II with Local Luminaries
By Melissa Silverman On October 12, elected officials, high-profile developers and community leaders came together to mark the five-year anniversary of the grand opening of The Wharf, as well as the substantial completion of Phase II of the multi-billion dollar development along the Southwest waterfront. The second phase will add […]
Southwest Liveaboard Boat Tour To Return October 1
By Margaret L. Johnson From the waterfront along the Washington Channel, you’ve probably seen the liveaboard boats and barges of the Wharf Marina, south of the District Wharf’s recreational pier. Maybe you’ve wondered what it’s like to live in such an unusual environment. This fall, you’ll have the chance to […]