World Wide Knit in Public Day
Laliguras 4221 Connecticut Ave NW, Washington, DC, United StatesLocal knitters and crocheters are meeting at Laliguras to knit, crochet, socialize and show newcomers the ropes. For information, write [email protected].
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“Forever Fun, Forever Young” kids/seniors playdate
Forest Hills of DC 4901 Connecticut Avenue NW, Washington, DC, United StatesChildren 0-6 (plus siblings, caregivers) are invited to socialize and have lunch with the wonderful seniors at Forest Hills of DC Inclusive Senior Living. It's the last day of school--so come on over to celebrate with pizza! If it's not raining, we may be able to go into their beautiful outdoor space. After lunch, you […]
Picnic in the Park Concert @ Forest Hills Park
Forest Hills Playground 3200 Chesapeake St. NW, Washington, DC, United StatesFriends of Forest Hills Playground + The Erich Cabe Team present: Crush Funk Brass! Forest Hills Park's Picnic in the Park summer concert series begins on Saturday, June 23, from 5 to 7 p.m. (at 32nd and Chesapeake Streets, by the tennis courts). If you've seen the band perform their brand of jazz, R&B and […]
Propagation Clinics
UDC Building 44 University of the District of Columbia, Washington, DC, United StatesThe College of Agriculture, Urban Sustainability and Environmental Sciences (CAUSES) at the University of the District of Columbia (UDC) offers Propagation Clinics that cover the basic principles of vegetable plant propagation and serve as a general reference for herbaceous propagation. The hands-on clinics will also cover how to improve germination, potting mix/containers, watering, transplanting and […]
UDC green roof tour
UDC Building 44 University of the District of Columbia, Washington, DC, United StatesThe College of Agriculture, Urban Sustainability and Environmental Sciences (CAUSES), of the University of the District of Columbia (UDC), invites you to tour our green roof and hear more about sustainable agriculture from Sandy Farber Bandier, UDC GreenRoof/Greenhouse Coordinator and learn about green roof design from David Bell of BELL Architects. Our 20,000 square foot […]
Picnic in the Park concert: Naked Blue
Forest Hills Playground 3200 Chesapeake St. NW, Washington, DC, United StatesThe Friends of Forest Hills Playground + The Erich Cabe Team will bring you another fun, all-ages concert on Saturday, July 28th at the Forest Hills Park amphitheater (3200 block of Brandywine Street, by the tennis courts). The duo behind Naked Blue has shared the stage with Joe Cocker, John Mayer and Aimee Mann, among […]
Square dance at Peirce Mill
Peirce Mill in Rock Creek Park 2401 Tilden St NW, Washington, DC, United StatesThe Friends of Peirce Mill & the DC Square Dance Collective are joining forces to bring you an evening of outdoor music and square dancing in Rock Creek Park! People will fill the grounds of Peirce Mill with some sweet old-time string-band music and square dances. As always, no experience or partner needed. Everyone is […]
Ice cream making @ Peirce Mill
Peirce Mill in Rock Creek Park 2401 Tilden St NW, Washington, DC, United StatesCome learn about making this hand cranked frozen treat brought over from France by Dolly Madison, watch the ingredients being poured into the dasher, and learn about the brine that froze the cream. A historic recipe by Thomas Jefferson with modern adaptation will be available to take away.
Murch School ribbon-cutting ceremony
Ben W. Murch Elementary School 4810 36th Street NW, Washington, DC, United StatesPlease join Mayor Muriel Bowser for a celebration of the newly modernized Murch Elementary School on August 18 from 2:30 PM to 4:30 PM. All are welcome to join us for carnival activities and snacks as we welcome the Murch Elementary students and staff to their new school campus. Register here.
Picnic in the Park concert ft. Jim & Gina
Forest Hills Playground 3200 Chesapeake St. NW, Washington, DC, United StatesJoin Friends of Forest Hills Playground + The Erich Cabe Team for our last free, all-ages summer concert at the Forest Hills Park amphitheater (3200 block of Brandywine Street, by the tennis courts). The band is Jim and Gina (more below). They will be performing some upbeat favorites from the last few decades. Pizza sales […]
Jazz on the Plaza @ UDC
UDC Dennard PlazaAn Evening of Jazz on the Plaza Wednesday, August 29, 2018 6:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. Join us for an evening of conversation and music in celebration of DC Jazz: Stories of Jazz Music in Washington, DC. Meet the editors and authors of this collection of original and fascinating stories about the DC Jazz scene […]
Community Sing
Levine Music 2801 Upton Street NW, United StatesCommunity Sing brings people of all ages and skill levels together to create beautiful music. Led by Levine artist-in-residence Dr. Ysaye Maria Barnwell formerly of Sweet Honey in the Rock, this fun, energetic program will have you singing gorgeous five-part harmonies in no time. No experience is necessary. The only prerequisite is a love of […]
DC Council At-Large Candidates Forum
UDC David A. Clarke School of Law 4340 Connecticut Ave. NW, Washington, DCThe DC Bar Association DC Affairs Community will host a DC City Council At-Large Candidate Forum, including all candidates for the at-large councilmember race. Candidates will be questioned by a […]
Levine Presents Season Preview
Levine Music 2801 Upton Street NW, United StatesLevine's 2018-19 performance season, "Women's Voices," will be launched with a lively evening of music featuring samples from the season's offerings, plus reception marking the opening of their latest art […]
Art All Night Tenleytown
Each year, Tenleytown Main Street joins neighborhoods across the city in hosting Art All Night, offering a platform for the diverse artistic talents of those who live and work in the District. Local businesses, community institutions, and public spaces transform into pop-up galleries and performance stages for an evening celebrating the visual and performing arts. […]