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The 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.
Van Ness Main Street's 2nd annual Pups on the Patio Happy Hour takes place the first three Tuesdays in August, from 6-8pm. Bring your pups, enjoy food and drink specials, […]
A Back-to-School Party/Fundraiser will be held on Saturday, September 7, 7 pm-10 pm at Tenley Bar and Grill for Wilson students, parents, and families to get to know one another and support the school. Tickets are $50 per person, and the funds raised will help finance crucial school needs. To purchase tickets, or to make […]
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/
Celebrate our canine friends at the 3rd annual Barks & Brews festival! Tickets are $30 in advance, $35 the day of the event. Ticketholders receive: Unlimited craft beer from sponsor Devils Backbone! Live music by local favorite After the Flood Giveaways and prizes (for your pup!) Cheese sampling table - free! Fat Pete's BBQ Food […]
This floral design workshop features a show-stopping vase inspired by contemporary ceramic artist Bouke de Vries’s War and Pieces, on display in the Hillwood mansion dining room. Learn more at register at https://www.hillwoodmuseum.org/events/war-and-pieces-floral-workshop
Preview night for the Nicole Crowder Upholstery pop-up shop at 4340 Connecticut Avenue in Van Ness. Food, wine, local makers & shopping. Don't miss: Van Ness Designer Nicole Crowder Upholstery […]
Explore Hillwood's twenty-five acres of landscaped gardens and lush natural woodlands with your four-legged friend, while enjoying activities such as a costume contest and "yappy hour." Learn more and buy tickets at https://www.hillwoodmuseum.org/events/spooky-pooch-howl-o-ween-celebration
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 […]
Taste the wines that the crew at Calvert Woodley have named their "CW Staff Selections." Learn more and buy tickets at https://www.calvertwoodley.com/events/i4288731a4
An afternoon tea tasting with Vintage Glam Tea Party at the new Nicole Crowder Furniture and Design Pop-Up in Van Ness. Enjoy specialty teas, petite sweets, conversation and discovering fabulous […]
As part of the Embassy Series, the Embassy of Slovakia presents their Holiday Gala Concert With the New York Virtuosi Strings. Enjoy great music, cuisine and celebration with many fine […]
Van Ness Main Street brings holiday pop-up shopping to its Van Ness storefront for a fourth year. Shop from 20 local creative makers while enjoying other activities. Friday: An evening […]
La Chandeleur, also known as Crêpe Day, marks the halfway point between winter and spring. In France, families celebrate by eating crêpes, which are round and golden like the springtime sun. Hillwood invites families to celebrate this holiday in festive French fashion. Learn more at https://www.hillwoodmuseum.org/events/cr%C3%AApe-day-celebrate-la-chandeleur
The Upper Northwest Knitters meet at the Cleveland Park and Tenleytown Libraries. It's free to all comers - and the organizers 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.