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Karla M.

We weren't actually able to go inside since it was closed so this review is solely based off the outside. I thought it was an interesting piece of art. Every few feet there's a new patch of design and the whole building is covered. It's eye catching and like nothing I've seen before. It's in a very general area, meaning there are residences near so I am interested to know it's history and what it used to be.

Top half of the establishment as there was fencing and barriers all around.
Rae C.

When we went last February, it was closed (as expected) and the surrounding area had been closed off to traffic. Meaning you would park on the street then walk into the front area of the building. Unfortunately, we were a hair late getting out of our car after parking when two gentlemen moved the barrier to park their cars inside the front area for photos. So we had to wait almost an hour for them to finish taking photos of their cars (they weren't even cool cars IMO ). The area itself doesn't look all that glamorous in person but you can tell that in its prime it was fantastical! The colors and shapes painted on it were beautiful. I wish we visited during an art show but we had gone strictly for the gram. Photos turned out amazing of course. Definitely a great attraction to bring out-of-towners.

Aarti B.

Tie-dye church transformed to innovative artsy museum with featuring a hip hop pop-up museum exhibit starting from Jan 2019 (not sure when it ends). In a cozy room, the exhibit encapsulates hip hop artists of the 90s - Notorious BIG, Eminem, Wu-Tang, Snoop Dog, and Tupac, OutKast, etc. with customized display cases featuring memorabilia - records, sneakers, jerseys, shirts, jackets, bobble head dolls/figurines, newspaper articles. The autographed collection of mics was pretty impressive and my favorite item along with the Death Records chair! There was a DJ Sat afternoon spinning records and a speaker in the room next door. There's also a large event space upstairs with beautiful murals. As the space is cozy, 45 min is more than enough time to comfortably walk through the exhibit and take pics. There's a small parking lot behind the church and some vibrant murals on surrounding buildings. Although the area is a bit grungy around the outskirts of DC, it's a gem and definitely worth checking out!

Ricky P.

The Space: This is one of my favorite event spaces/art gallery because it is such a unique place. It is in the Navy Yard neighborhood and has parking around it. It is in a quiet part of the city, but it can be easily roped into a waterfront exploration day. It is a colorful church that has been repurposed and reinvented into a fun space with a gallery and instagrammable pockets. If you are visiting DC I would definitely make it a destination if you want something unique from the traditional Smithsonian museums. I would check their calendar to see if there are any special events happening. Otherwise, it will take about 15-30 minutes to fully explore the space and take pictures to your heart's content. They usually have rotating exhibits and opens from wednesday - sunday. The best part is that this space is completely FREE!

Kimi S.

I've never gotten so many Instagram likes in my life. Besides Captain White's, Blind Whino is my favorite building in SW. I dare you to fight back a smile when strolling by this converted church's dip dyed exterior and polka dot exterior. It is a building that is begging to be photographed. The building is owned by a non-profit organization which rents out the venue for exhibits, festivals, parties, live shows and artist workshops and aims to celebrate creativity in the DC area. I recently attended the Amazing Art Jam show here and experienced an impressive mix of all things fun -- live painting, music, cocktails, pop culture art, cosplay fashion show, vintage video game arcade and more. If geeky art shows are not your thing but eating and drinking are, they also have played host to several of the Bendy Brunch series. You can check out their calendar to see their eclectic lineup! And if you're a photographer, don't forget to bring your camera because this place is bangin'.

Gail B.

This venue gives an entirely new meaning to the notion of, "going to church." This brightly colored space may no longer have a pastor but music and and clapping still occur. The founding seeds planted for this space state that, "art is a catalyst for change." Shane Pomajambo and Ian Callender are right. If you enjoy one-of-a-kind events, this place should go on your "artsy bucket list." There are two floors for dancing or shows. The lower floor has funky seating and the most amazing artwork on the walls, ceiling and floors. Just around the corner are spaces for artwork, paintings and unique display pieces. The upper dance space looks like London's Hippodrome had a baby and left it in the care of this non-profit. There are bars on both floors. Take a peek at the upstairs "choir loft." There is additional seating upstairs that overlooks the dance floor. Peek into every room (not marked "staff only") because you could miss a hidden gem around the corner. The fun is "5 star quality" but there is something to be desired about a teeny coat check area that must get back logged and bathrooms in places that don't make sense. The women's room is in the back of an exhibit space. As the venue gets crowded, you may feel as if you are going in the middle of a roomful of people (the door usually stays propped open). The men's room is out of sight, down a corridor (with about the same privacy level since that door stays propped open). More signage (and either paper towels or a hand dryer) would help. Parking is challenging. If you know the area, you can score one of the few metered spaces that stop requiring change at 6:30pm. Waterfront metro is about half a mile away. I would suggest using Uber or parking at a nearby garage. I googled hotels close by the venue and found one that allowed parking for non-guests. Eat before you visit or take advantage of any food trucks that may be hired by the event planners. Wear comfortable shoes since you will be walking up & down wooden stairs and standing on concrete all night (no elevator). Pack your bag for the perfect evening: earplugs, hand sanitizer, a food bar in case you don't like what the food trucks are selling, a fan if you get hot, a fully charged camera and/or phone, flat shoes & business cards since you will meet really cool people. Amen!

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Ok, so like any other place like this in dc it changes its theme. I went to this place based on past reviews and I wish I hadn't. The theme they had was political. It was all about Trump. One thing I am not interested in is politics. I can't say I hate this place. I just hated the theme. I had a higher expectation. Gladly I didn't have to pay any money.

Priscilla Y.

The Blind Whino is one of the most coolest, photogenic venues in Washington, DC! So colorful and stunning! I love it! It was once a church, but has since been bought out by a non-profit organization and turned into an artsy venue for exhibits, showcases, and live performances. I've been here for a breakdancing competition and a Day of the Dead celebration. This place definitely draws a big crowd. Outside, the building is spray painted with bright colors. Inside is completely spray painted too, but also decorated with amazing local art. Great place to throw a crazy party! Definitely, check this place out! Totally worth making the drive! Sign up for their mailing lists! Sometimes they have salsa dance classes!

DJ Stage Upstairs
Jenn K.

Timing: rainy Saturday afternoon. The gallery was essentially empty. Enter through the pink door that is slightly propped open. There's no clear marking and there's numerous other doors that don't open. The church itself is so fun to explore. Even the bathrooms are decorated! Check out the men's bathroom for the rainbow paint splattered room w/ a stool to sit on. This place is great for taking pictures as there's a lot of fun backgrounds. Be sure to walk around every nook and cranny because there is art everywhere! Also, it's completely free! I definitely recommend coming here and then walking over to the Wharf. Any one interested in art, photography, or just getting to know D.C. better should check this place out.

Natasha S.

*Heart Love Eyes* (x 1,000) We have nothing else like this in DC. For so long DC lacked the urban art culture that so many other cities had booming way before us. So it's really lovely to see all the wonderful additions in DC, and Blind Whino is one! The building itself is a beautiful historic church. And then you add gorgeous colors and art to it?! DUH! How could it not be amazing?! So many weddings and private events happen here, and I can totally see why. Such a wonderful venue space. On top of being a venue space, Blind Whino has rooms that are transformed into art galleries. They feature different artists and exhibits. Although small, definitely a great space. Again, the building alone is amazing enough art to see! I could stare at Blind Whino for days and never get bored. Beautiful. Free parking lot. And plenty of street parking.

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Tiffany A.

Review of Blind Whino - Hip-hop Museum Pop-Up Experience If you're reading this it's too late.....unless you stop and go today! The Hip Hop Pop-Up Experience was definitely a treat and a trip down memory lane. Educational as well since I wasn't alive during the birth of Hip Hop. 40 years ago, Rapper's Delight burst onto the scene like a wrecking ball, and everything changed. Come learn about the pioneers and reminisce over greats from Run DMC to Death Row and more. There are albums, tapes, signed memorabilia, VHS of Hip Hop's classic movies, and even a gift shop. The exhibit is quaint but easy to navigate. A live DJ played music as we journeyed through, and there was a live panel discussion about preserving the culture in the next room. Again, 3/17 is the last day for this exhibit so govern yourself accordingly. If you've missed this, check for other major cities. Peace! p.s. Free Parking!!!!

Art in every corner.
Austin G.

Blind Whino exists to show the world DC is a creative city expanding beyond the bureaucracy of the government. If anyone doubts the quirkiness of DC, head to Waterfront and find the technicolor church. Venture inside to find one of DC's most unique event spaces/art galleries. They rotate art galleries and they pick very local exhibits that represent DC. For example, one exhibit they displayed was a series of photos of a dad and son photographing DC spots wearing an space costume. It;s free to get in and quite the experience!

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North Hall is a fantastic venue that is located in the heart of D.C., only blocks away from the…read moreU.S. Capitol Building. The brick exterior coupled with the large white-walled interior provided the perfect "blank canvas" to backdrop our event. We hosted nearly 100 people and had plenty of room for a live band and bar. The reason this review earned three stars was because of venue management. An important aspect of North Hall is that they will not let you do any setup prior to the event unless you pay per hour. As an example: our event started at 5pm and we had to pay 500$ more to start setup at 3pm. The real issue arose when we were informed that we could not leave anything in a closet or kitchen in order to make the "day-of" prep easier. Management allowed absolutely nothing from entering or remaining in the space despite there being no event prior to our reception. On a positive note, the two hour setup window provided a testament to how amazing our vendors were; they created a beautiful space with no help from North Hall. The management induced plenty of undue stress by being unclear of what permits were needed for the event. They went on to remind us with little time to prepare. This issue manifested itself one week prior to our wedding day, where our wedding coordinator, my wife, and myself scrambled to get permits for food, alcohol, etc. Overall, North Hall is truly lovely, but future customers should be aware that this venue is fortified by the bureaucracy of Washington D.C. Much like your local trip to the DMV, illogical policies and the lack of regard for the individual reign supreme. Weddings are stressful and emotional, no one should have to deal with the inefficiencies of government and the shortcomings of bureaucrats on their special day.

The North Hall is a gem if you are looking for a place in the heart of D.C. that is both charming…read moreand affordable. We chose the North Hall because of the brick exterior, urban feel and large space -- big enough for 200 people. Weddings can be expensive and after an exhausted search we found that the North Hall was the best option. We are so glad we chose to host our wedding reception here! I would recommend this place for any business or social function. A few side notes: The parking was not a problem and the staff was extremely helpful. The bill is in some what of an a la cart format so try to get ALL the fees up front. Be sure to stick to the allotted timeframe so you don't have extra rental hour fees. Go with the bulb lighting! DJ Dan is the contract...they can provide the info.

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Came to check out brunch here. Online, it shows a la carte options - when we walked in, we were…read moretold it was a Buffet Brunch only, $30 per person. We decided to stay and check it out, @1pm on a Sunday. Brunch is from 11a-4pm. There was only 1 other person for brunch, when we arrived. There was a DJ was that playing super loud music. Mostly rap music. The food was good. Fresh salad, fruit, meats etc. Unlimited mimosas was $25 per person. We could only order 1 flavor at a time, which there was about 8 flavors. They were good By 3pm, the place was more so filling up. What was crazy was at 4pm, the workers started breaking down the buffet-- quickly!! A group that had arrived @ 3 were caught off guard that brunch was ending. The workers did provide everyone with TAKE HOME Boxes, so we filled our boxes as fast as they were breaking it down lol Hookah guy arrived, think it was a total of $68. The hookah was good Gratuity is automatically included. Our waitress was GREAT! Only thing I didn't like, the place had her walking around in a tight leopard body suit, with her arms out, like this was the Playboy mansion. It was cold in there. I would come back for brunch - just know, there was not a mention of a Buffet brunch online

I came to Throw Social for Howard's Graduate and Professional mixer during Homecoming week. The…read morevenue is on the 2nd floor of the Axe Throwing venue, and it is spacious. I love the cabanas they have for lounging and eating/drinking. Since the event was catered, I can't speak on the service too much, but the spread of food was impressive and delicious.

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