Here at Bhlen, we are all about elevating underrepresented voices and bringing our users together for unique experiences. That’s why we’re showing our support for the LGBTQ+ community with a Bhlen Link for World Pride, a renowned international event happening right here in DC this year. 2025 also marks the 50th annual Pride celebration in […]
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In an area as diverse as the DMV, there are endless ways to celebrate Black history month throughout February and all year long. From casual lunch offerings to upscale dining experiences, Black restaurateurs are serving up delicious meals that showcase the unique, vibrant heritage of African-Americans. Bhlen is a proud supporter of Black businesses–check out
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Witness history in the making by visiting Washington, DC for the 60th presidential inauguration as Donald Trump and JD Vance are sworn in on the West Front of the United States Capitol on January 20, 2025. This will mark the second ever non-consecutive re-inauguration of a U.S. President (the first being Grover Cleveland in 1893).
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Downtown DC Holiday Market (Penn Quarter)The Downtown DC Holiday Market is taking over Penn Quarter-Chinatown for year 20! This year, a new market operator, The Makers Show, has breathed new life into this DC holiday classic. This year, expect over 100 vendors, including treats, s’mores, empanadas, and more. Enjoy the Sounds of the City as
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Bull Run Festival of Lights (Centreville, VA)This ticketed, drive-through event is a Northern Virginia classic and the best part of all? You can experience it all from the comfort of your heated car. The multi-colored holiday light displays feature an array of exciting characters and almost give the vibes of Mario Kart’s Rainbow Road. Add
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There’s something heartwarming about buying locally made products from hardworking entrepreneurs in your community. Melody Warnick, author of This Is Where You Belong: Finding Home Wherever You Are articulated it perfectly in a blog post on why she loves Small Business Saturday: “I’m trying to prioritize locally made purchases, even when they’re slightly more expensive, because they
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Election night is coming to the DC area next Tuesday, November 5. In an area brimming with political staffers and government employees, it’s safe to say that locals are invested in politics, and there’s a lot riding on this election. Whether this means you’ll be anxiously refreshing your feed or looking for an excuse to
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Indian Americans make up about 2.5 percent of the population in the DC Metro area, and Diwali is one of the most important and exciting holidays celebrated by this community and throughout other parts of Southeast Asia. This vibrant celebration always occurs in October or November, and is based on the lunar calendar. Moonless conditions
October in the DMV has officially kicked off, and the leaves are turning a crimson-orange hue in Rock Creek Park. Fall festivals are underway, offering excited patrons hayrides, apple cider donuts, and unparalleled DC-area autumnal vibes. Pumpkins, witches, and ghosts have been adorning the front steps of the historic row houses of Capitol Hill. Our
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The DC area’s oppressive summer heat is finally making way for milder weather, and everyone from seasoned locals to new transplants can look forward to autumn vibes in the outdoors. As you rotate out the shorts in your wardrobe to welcome sweater weather, there is no shortage of ways to embrace the season of harvest.
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