Forest Hills Connection | News and Life in Our DC Neighborhood
Covering Forest Hills, Van Ness, North Cleveland Park and Wakefield
Register here: http://www.law.udc.edu/events/EventDetails.aspx?id=927424&group= Preliminary Schedule: 10:00 am: Student Rights: Can teachers tell students not to talk about politics at school? Can schools censor what students write in their school newspapers? What happens if students stage a walk-out or engage in other forms of protest while at school? MaryBeth Tinker will address these questions and more. […]
Cleveland Park neighbor Susie Taylor writes: This Saturday, February 11th, the fantastic Politics & Prose is hosting its annual book fair benefitting St. Philip’s Child Development Center in Anacostia. All you have to do is pop into the store, buy wonderful books for your Valentine, MENTION St. Philip’s when you check out, and P&P will […]
Washington Performing Arts Hayes Piano Series Rising keyboard talents are presented each year as part of the Hayes Piano Series, established in 1966 in honor of Washington Performing Arts founder Patrick Hayes and his wife, Evelyn Swarthout Hayes. From Pollini to Perahia, Brendel to Bronfman, virtually every notable pianist performing today made his or her Kennedy Center […]
Brent Patterson, from Founders Brewing Company, will pair a tasty flight of their All Day IPA, Porter, Azacca IPA, and Frootwood beers with a tasty flight of bites from Soapstone's kitchen. Pricing: $9 flight of beer. $15 flight of food. $20 for both. Learn more at https://www.soapstonemarket.com/calendar/2017/2/14/flight-bites-with-founders-brewing-company
A Valentine's Day affair and an exclusive preview of Hillwood's special exhibition Friends and Fashion: An American Diplomat in 1820s Russia. Learn more at http://www.hillwoodmuseum.org/Soiree-Diplomatique General Tickets: $125 / $100 for Members (until January 31) Sponsorships beginning at $250
Wilson High School Parent-Teacher-Student-Organization "Tiger Talk" Series From lollipops to LSD, the landscape of substance abuse has and is changing dramatically. Get the latest information on what our teens are using and what we need to know as parents. Speakers include Gale Saler, a certified intervention professional and President of North Star Academy, and Detective […]
All ages show with Open City + Teenage Halloween + Mallwalkers + Faunas $10 cash only - Doors 10:00pm https://www.cometpingpong.com/shows/
Rooting DC is a FREE, all-day gardening forum that aims to provide education about urban food production and consumption, to cultivate health and preserve the environment. The program includes dozens of interactive workshops, cooking and food preservation demonstrations, and panel discussions focusing on youth gardening, nutrition, sustainable growing techniques, and healthy food access. Learn more […]
Each week, guests will read a children's picture book followed by a section of a selected chapter book to be continued weekly. Learn more at https://www.soapstonemarket.com/calendar
All ages show with Meat Wave + Collider + Chill Parents $12 - Doors 10:00pm https://www.cometpingpong.com/shows/
Self-directed play with LEGOs and DUPLOs in the children's area. For children of all ages. Learn more at http://www.dclibrary.org/clevelandpark#eventsTab
All ages show with Foster Carrots + Sun Organ + Clasp + Aerial View $5-10 suggested donation - Doors 7:00pm in the BACK ROOM https://www.cometpingpong.com/shows/
Vocal Arts DC Committed to nurture and promote the classical voice recital, Vocal Arts DC presents an exceptional cadre of chanteurs. This stellar line-up of concerts features some exciting debuts […]
Trombonist and jazz historian David Sager returns to JAZZforum to discuss the first jazz recording and the events leading up to and following that historic event in 1917. Learn more at http://lrdudc.wrlc.org//jazz/events.php/
The Ward 3 Democratic Committee presents a “Community Conversation with Congressman Jamie Raskin (D-Md 8th)” Congressman Raskin will discuss the current Congress, DC Statehood, and various other current topics and also will take questions from the audience. Learn more at http://ward3democrats.com/