Exploring the Sky: Summer Triangle
July 6, 9 p.m. Summer Triangle; First quarter moon and Jupiter rising Exploring the Sky is an informal program that for over sixty years has offered monthly opportunities for anyone […]
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Lunch and Knitting @ Laliguras
Laliguras 4221 Connecticut Ave NW, Washington, DC, United StatesThe Upper Northwest Knitters meet at the Cleveland Park and Tenleytown Libraries, and occasionally, at Laliguras. RSVP to [email protected]. Beginners are welcome. If the organizers know you're coming, they'll bring supplies so people new to the craft can try it out. More information at maryknit.com and read more about the Upper Northwest Knitters here.
Melvin Hazen West Invasives Removal
Melvin Hazen West 3031 Sedgwick St NW, Washington, DCJoin Rock Creek Conservancy and the National Park Service for this family-friendly event. They'll remove invasive plant species from the western section of Melvin Hazen and celebrate National Trails Day. Volunteers must register: https://rockcreekconservancy.org/what-we-do/upcoming-events#event=31665906
Exploring the Sky: Andromeda rising
August 10, 8:30 p.m.: Jupiter and Saturn high; Andromeda rising Exploring the Sky is an informal program that for over sixty years has offered monthly opportunities for anyone in the Washington area to see the stars and planets through telescopes from a location within the District of Columbia. Sessions are held in Rock Creek Park […]
End-of-Summer Concert @ Forest Hills Park
Forest Hills Playground 3200 Chesapeake St. NW, Washington, DC, United StatesChristylez Bacon, a supremely talented DC local, is the headliner. Christylez has performed for audiences of all ages and is equally comfortable at schools and on concert stages. He will take the amphitheater "stage" at 6 p.m. Here is a video of his performance a few years ago at the Smithsonian Folklife Festival. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LpG4GCm6B8A The […]
Exploring the Sky: Moon, Jupiter and Saturn Align
September 7, 8 p.m.: Vega overhead; Moon, Jupiter and Saturn in a row! Exploring the Sky is an informal program that for over sixty years has offered monthly opportunities for anyone in the Washington area to see the stars and planets through telescopes from a location within the District of Columbia. Sessions are held in […]
Art All Night-Tenleytown
The annual Art All Night festival celebrates the visual and performing arts, showcasing the diverse talents of the city’s creative community. Public and private spaces along Wisconsin Avenue transform into pop-up galleries and performance stages for an evening of art in all its forms. And the best part? It’s all FREE! Information and schedule: https://tenleytownmainstreet.org/event/art-all-night/
Rock Creek Park Day/National Public Lands Day
Rock Creek Nature Center 5200 Glover Rd NW, Washington, DC, United StatesJoin the National Environmental Education Foundation (NEEF), Rock Creek Conservancy and the National Park Service to celebrate National Public Lands Day at Rock Creek Park in Washington, DC. The event will focus on connecting people to public lands in their community, inspiring environmental stewardship, and encouraging the use of public lands for education, recreation, and […]
Murch Fall Fair
Ben W. Murch Elementary School 4810 36th Street NW, Washington, DC, United StatesMark your calendars for one of the most fun events of the year -- the Murch Fall Fair on October 5 from 12 - 4 PM. Held on the Murch […]
First Music Family Workshop
Levine Music 2801 Upton Street NW, United StatesAn interactive afternoon of music at the Levine school with Wolf Trap teaching artist Mary Gresock. Learn more at https://www.levinemusic.org/performance/events-calendar/event/1938
Exploring the Sky: Summer Triangle
October 5, 7:30 p.m.: Summer triangle is directly overhead; First Quarter Moon Exploring the Sky is an informal program that for over sixty years has offered monthly opportunities for anyone in the Washington area to see the stars and planets through telescopes from a location within the District of Columbia. Sessions are held in Rock […]
Coffee & Mini Cleanup @ Forest Hills Park
Forest Hills Playground 3200 Chesapeake St. NW, Washington, DC, United StatesPick up some of the trash that has accumulated in and around the playground, then reward yourself with coffee and treats provided by the new Friends of Forest Hills Playground board members. Meet them, share your ideas and learn some of theirs.
Heritage Day @ Peirce Mill
Visit friendsofpeircemill.org for information on special tours and events including: Heritage Day Join us for some traditional fun for all ages: –Learn about West-African kente cloth weaving and watch a demonstration by Chapuchi Bobbo Ahiagble. –Craft a drop spindle, use our miniature loom, or weave a yarn basket. –Take our recently recommissioned rope-making machine for […]
Spooktacular/Fall Fest @ Forest Hills Playground
Get ready for the 2019 Halloween Spooktacular/Fall Fest at Forest Hills Playground – 10am to noon on Saturday, November 2. Abracadabra Alex will add a touch of magic. The Spooktacular is also a Friends of Forest Hills Playground fundraiser. Proceeds from the Spooktacular bake sale go toward park events like this one and improvements like the […]
Exploring the Sky: Pleiades and winter constellations
November 2, 7 p.m.: Pleiades and winter constellations appear Exploring the Sky is an informal program that for over sixty years has offered monthly opportunities for anyone in the Washington area to see the stars and planets through telescopes from a location within the District of Columbia. Sessions are held in Rock Creek Park once […]