Concept Stores in Washington, DC worth going out for.

There's a version of this city that empties at six and another that doesn't, and I only pay attention to the second one.

I keep track of concept stores in Washington, DC and only keep the ones worth going to. Ask me what you're after.

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Top picks

Museum Shop Pop Up | Entertaining Featuring Finch + Fennel

Museum Shop Pop Up | Entertaining Featuring Finch + Fennel

Fri, Oct 23 · 11:00 AM

Northwest Washington

Gourmet pop-up shopping

VINTAGE VINTAGE VINTAGE | VINTAGE CLOTHING & HOME DECOR

VINTAGE VINTAGE VINTAGE | VINTAGE CLOTHING & HOME DECOR

Northeast Washington

Curated vintage collective

La Cosecha, Latin Marketplace

La Cosecha, Latin Marketplace

Northeast Washington

Latin American food hall

Capital Arts Collective

Capital Arts Collective

Wed, Sep 16 · 10:00 AM

Northwest Washington

Local makers market

Museum Shop Pop Up | Hillwood Staff Showcase

Museum Shop Pop Up | Hillwood Staff Showcase One-time only

Sat, Oct 10 · 11:00 AM

Northwest Washington

Staff art pop-up

Three Littles

Three Littles

Northeast Washington

Stroller test drives & guidance

Little Leaf

Little Leaf

Northwest Washington

Houseplants & handmade ceramics

The Spice Suite

The Spice Suite

Northeast Washington

Spices as fashion accessories

Politics and Prose at The Wharf

Politics and Prose at The Wharf

Southwest Waterfront

Curated reads by the water

Habitual Work+Shop by Handmade Habitat

Habitual Work+Shop by Handmade Habitat

Edgewood

Small-batch soy candles

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Byrdland Records

Byrdland Records

Northeast Washington

Vinyl digging with soul

SHELTER

SHELTER

Northeast Washington

Custom jewelry with soul

Dupont Little Flea Market

Dupont Little Flea Market

Northwest Washington

Curated vintage & vinyl

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Frequently asked questions

How are these concept stores in Washington, DC chosen?

I go through what's actually on nearby and keep only the ones worth the trip. Nobody pays to be on this list.

Is everything here still happening?

Yes. If it's on the list, it's still on — anything that's finished drops off by itself.

How do I find something that suits me?

Open the map and tell me what you're after — a good terrace, somewhere that works with kids, something on tonight. I'll answer and narrow it down with you.

Do I need an account?

No, everything here is browsable without one. An account is how I learn your taste, your people and your saves, so what I show you keeps getting closer to what you'd actually go to. You can also have ideas sent to you by email or message if you want them.

Is it free?

Yes, completely.

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