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Join Levine Guitar Faculty member Josh Walker in a masterclass devoted to exploring the guitar's role in a variety of group settings through recorded examples and live demonstrations. Learn how to further contribute to the musicality and aesthetics of the groups in which you play. All ages and skill levels are welcome. All instruments and […]
Van Ness Main Street would like to invite you to our first Annual Meeting on Saturday, April 29 from 1pm to 3pm at Soapstone Market. Come meet our Board of […]
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 […]
A masterclass with Brazilian drummer Duduka Da Fonseca, in advance of his appearance with Levine Faculty at Saturday night's Levine Presents concert Samba: Joy and Saudade. Born in Rio de Janeiro, Duduka Da Fonseca is a renowned Grammy Award Nominated drummer, percussionist, and author. He has appeared on over 200 albums alongside American Jazz icons […]
Forest Hills residents have reaped the benefits of having the Avalon, the only non-profit theater in DC with unique programming that was rescued from closure by a grassroots effort in […]
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 and some very welcome returning artists. Single tickets for non-subscribers are $50 each. Contact Washington Performing Arts at 202-785-9727 or online at VocalArtsDC.org. May 3, […]
Two embassy tours in DC will feature the embassies in our neighborhood. Passport DC, on May 6, starts at Van Ness and has four embassies on International Drive. On May 13, the European Union Open House has five embassies in Forest Hills/Van Ness area. Both tours are free. Of course food is a main attraction […]
The Ward 3 Democratic Committee & UDC David A. Clarke School of Law present "Money in Politics: Prospects for Reform in the District of Columbia," a panel discussion on current campaign reform efforts before the DC Council. Panel participants include D.C. Attorney General Karl Racine, At-Large Councilmember Elissa Silverman and Darrin Sobin, Director, Board of […]
District’s Office of the Tenant Advocate holds monthly classes to instruct renters on their rights regarding leases, rent increases, rent control, evictions, housing code problems, reasonable accommodations and security deposits. […]
Many US Presidents developed a close relationship with Rock Creek Valley and the acres of wilderness that are now part of Rock Creek Park. See more than 100 historic images and hear stories about President Taft taking tea at Peirce Mill to Woodrow Wilson wooing his second wife on park trails. Learn about Teddy Roosevelt […]
Washington Performing Arts Piano Masters Russian pianist Kirill Gerstein made his debut on Washington Performing Arts’ Hayes Piano Series 12 years ago; since that time he has earned a reputation of renown and musical intelligence and won a prestigious Avery Fisher Career Grant. His program opens with Brahms’ Sonata No. 2 in F minor and features […]
Residents are invited to join Councilmember Cheh, MPD Chief Newsham, and Second District Commander Gresham for a discussion on crime trends and public safety concerns in Ward 3. Monday, May 22nd 7:00 pm The Forest Hills Home (formally the Methodist Home) 4901 Connecticut Avenue NW This meeting will address how residents can best protect themselves […]
National Park Service is hosting a meeting about the second segment of the Beach Drive rehabilitation project. Representatives from the Federal Highway Administration (FWHA), the District Department of Transportation (DDOT) and DC Water will also be on hand to answer questions related to their cooperation with the NPS on the rehabilitation of Beach Drive and […]
Soapstone Market's Flights and Bites series pairs beer or wine with gourmet food. Learn more at https://www.soapstonemarket.com/calendar/?view=calendar
See the performance schedule at https://www.cometpingpong.com/shows