This weekend, August 1 st  and 2nd, is the 10th annual Dog Days of August sidewalk-sale along and the 14th and U Street corridors.   MidCity shops, galleries and restaurants will take their wares to the sidewalk, along with featured performers and special events.   Below is a sample of the deals you will find:

Cake Love and Love Cafe

cakelove.com
1501 and 1506 U Street
Cupcake special-buy 3 get 1 free.

Boundless Yoga
Boundlessyoga.com
1522 U Street
Free 30-minute energy healing sessions, Saturday 2-4p. Free community yoga class, Sunday 2:30p. 15% off on yoga props and books. 10% off on all class passes$20 for 20 days of yoga (valid August 10 – August 30 for new students only) Raffle to win a free 30-day unlimited pass.

Zawadi
Zawadidc.com
1524 U Street NW
100s of Jazz and R&B albums from the 60s,70s,and 80s. Eco sandals from Kenya, made with recycled rubber tires. Books on African-American politics, culture and history plus 50% off all Eileen Fisher clothing.

Millennium Decorative Arts
millenniumdecorativearts.com
1528 U Street NW (Lower Level)
10%–50% off almost everything in the store!

Nana
nanaDC.com
1528 U Street
Nana is marking Dog Days with it’s end of summer clearance AND a first look at the pitch perfect styles for Fall. You’ll find clearance prices 50-80% OFF original prices (Did we mention 75% off ALL Hobo wallets & clutches!!! Kasil Denim is 50% OFF the original price!!) Open from 11a – 7p on Saturday & 12-5p on Sunday.

Greater Goods
greatergoods.com
1626 U Street
Greater Goods will inaugurate its line of eco-friendly pet products on August 1st and 2nd, and will offer water and free dog treats to all dogs. Additionally, the Washington Animal Rescue League will be at Greater Goods from 11–2pm with adoption-ready animals and information about the agency’s important role in our community. On Sunday August 2nd only, Greater Goods is offering 20% off ALL pet products from its new pet section!

Busboys and Poets
busboysandpoets.com
14th and V streets NW
Lemonade Stand and Book Selling in front of the restaurant

Cafe Saint Ex
saint-ex.com
1845 14th Street
August 1 and 2, 12PM-5PM Ceviche Tasting and Gazpacho contest at Gate 54 (Cafe Saint Ex’s secret day club shhhh….)  All proceeds will be donated to Ross Elementary School.

go mama go!
gomamago.com
1809 14th Street
10% off everything in the store, bargain tables on the sidewalk at least 50% off. Sno kones!

Rue 14
rue14.com
1803a 14th Street. NW
Take an extra 10% off of all sale merchandise. Plus take 20% off all full-priced denim!, 8/1 & 8/2 only!

Redeem
redeemus.com
1734 14th Street
Take 25% off all summer merchandise, including an additional 25% off already marked down items. Up to 75% off select denim.

Miss Pixie’s
misspixies.com
1626 14th Street
20% off all items throughout the store plus free cookies!

Urban Essentials
urban-essentials.com
1330 U Street
Floor sample sale—20%–60% off selected floor samples & 15 % off all regularly priced merchandise.

No DC blog is complete without a list of favorite late night eat spots.  Here’s ours:

• Bistro Francais (Georgetown) 

This classic French bistro is the perfect late night spot, whether you’re coming from a show, or just prefer to eat your food while sitting down.  Either way, the steak sandwich is hard to beat at 2am.

Hours:

Monday, Thursday, & Sun open until 3am.

Friday & Saturday open until 4am.

Location:  3128 M St. NW.

• Five Guys Hamburgers (Georgetown)

No introduction is needed for Five Guys.   Just don’t sleep on the fries.

Hours:  Friday & Saturday open until 4:00am.

Location:  1335 Wisconsin Ave. NW  (between Dumbarton Ave & N St).

• Kramerbooks and Afterwords (Dupont Circle)

Hours:  7:30 AM – 1:00 AM Daily, Friday a& Saturday opend open 24 Hours.

Location:  1517 Conn. Ave., NW  (Just Above Dupont Circle/Across from Dupont Circle ‘Q’ St Metro).

• Julia’s Empanadas (Dupont Circle/Adams Morgan) 

If you crave food that’s hot, fried, and delectable (who doesn’t at 2am?) Julia’s Empanadas is the place. 

Hours:

Monday – Thursday open until 2:30am.

Friday & Saturday open until 4am.

Locations:

2452 18th St. NW (Adams Morgan).

6232 Georgia Ave. (Brightwood).

1221 Connecticut Ave. NW (Dupont Circle).

14th St & Park Rd. NW (Columbia Heights).

• The Diner (Adams Morgan)

It’s the best place in Adams Morgan to grab a late bite, if you don’t mind a long wait.

Hours:  Open 24/7.

Location:  2453 18th St. NW.

• Steak ‘n Egg Kitchen (Wisconsin Ave)

Osman & Joe’s Steak ‘n Egg Kitchen is where you can sit on a bar stool and enjoy classic diner food.   Great outdoor seating and service.

Hours:  Open 24/7.

Location:  4700 Wisconsin Ave. NW.

• Ben’s Chili Bowl  (U Street)

If 50 years of serving customer satisfaction means anything, Ben’s is a good call. 

Hours:

Monday – Thursday open until 2am.

Friday & Saturday open until 4am.

Location:  1213 U St. between 12th and 13th St.

Capitol Hill             Georgetown

Downtown              Golden Triangle

Dupont Circle        U Street 

HappyHourCity.com is a site dedicated to bringing you the latest information on happy hour in the DC area, and their specials, taking place. Happyhourcity.com is divided by DC area neighborhoods. Each neighborhood features information about each venue’s happy hour drink specials, hours and days of operation as well as entertainment during the happy hour. We at Happyhourcity.com strive to get the most up to date information and always appreciate your feedback. Please don’t forget to check out our daily headlines featuring information on special happy hour, wine tastings, restaurant openings and more in the DC area.