Shaw Main Streets distributes $20 vouchers for June 27 event | The Locally Times
The first 250 visitors at the June 27 Open House receive $20 vouchers for use at 22 neighborhood businesses.
## Voucher Distribution Shaw Main Streets scheduled a voucher distribution for the first 250 visitors at the Shaw Open House and Dine in Shaw event on Saturday, June 27, 2026. The event begins at 5:00 PM, and attendees may collect vouchers at the Welcome Center at Casa Majanos, 1439 11th Street, NW. These vouchers, titled Shawbucks, function as cash at 22 participating businesses. The event announcement states that no minimum purchase is required, and businesses will provide change if a total bill is less than $20. Customers must pay any remaining balance over $20 with cash or a credit card. ## Participating Businesses The 22 participating businesses include 801 Restaurant and Bar, 801 Florida Avenue, NW; Beau Thai Shaw, 1550 7th Street, NW; Benito’s Place, 1439 11th Street, NW; and Casa Majanos, 1439 11th Street, NW. Other participants are Chercher Ethiopian Restaurant & Mart, 1334 9th Street, NW; Dacha Beer Garden, 1600 7th Street, NW; Dolci Gelati Café, 1420 8th Street, NW; Electric Cool-Aid, 512 Rhode Island Avenue, NW; Grand Cata Shaw, 1550 7th Street, NW; and Ivy and Coney, 1537 7th Street, NW. Additional participating locations include Jake’s Tavern, La Liquors, Lost & Found, Maxwell Park, MK Lounge, Modern Liquors, Pop Fizz Bar, Prim’s Café, Shaw’s Tavern, Sost, Techo Palma, Uproar Lounge & Restaurant, Urban Garden Brewhouse, and Wanda’s on 7th Salon & Spa. ## Expiration and Usage Shawbucks expire at the closing time of the business where they are used or at 3:00 AM on Sunday, June 28, 2026, whichever occurs first. Because closing times vary, the organization advises attendees to verify the operating hours of their chosen business. The event is open to the public without tickets or reservations. The Welcome Center will distribute promotional items, including recyclable shopping bags and magnets, while supplies last. ## Key Questions **How do I get a $20 voucher?** The first 250 attendees can pick up a voucher at the Welcome Center at Casa Majanos, 1439 11th Street, NW, starting at 5:00 PM on June 27. **When do the vouchers expire?** Shawbucks expire at the individual business's closing time or by 3:00 AM on Sunday, June 28, 2026, whichever comes first.