All photos: Joshua Feldman

MidCity is in the heart of Washington, DC and includes the vibrant 14th and U Street corridors. It’s filled with independent arts and music venues, fantastic places to dine and cutting edge shops and boutiques. Every year on the first weekend of August (the hottest of the hot here in DC, hence the name) MidCity businesses come together to hold a neighborhood wide event called the Dog Days Sidewalk Festival. Founded in 2000 by Home Rule this event has grown from a sidewalk festival including just 6 businesses to now over 70. It’s a great opportunity to explore the neighborhood’s history, culture, food, shops, services, and people.