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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 2001. The Avalon offers first-run studio films, independent and foreign films, film festivals , and a weekly Wednesday night series often featuring French, Czech and […]
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. The classes can also be useful to current and future landlords. More information. Renters 101 Saturday, May 20, Noon Wednesday, June 28, 6 p.m. Saturday, […]
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 […]
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
Visit Soapstone for a tasting pairing BBQ with Boutique Wines. Learn more at https://www.soapstonemarket.com/calendar/?view=calendar&month=May-2017
Join Van Ness Main Street for its monthly jazz series. Join us at Calvert Woodley for special happy hour prices on many items in the store.
The Carnegie Institution of Washington's Broad Branch Road Spring 2017 Neighborhood Lecture Series continues with Andrew Steele, staff scientist at the Geophysical Laboratory. Steele will present, "Mars, Moons, Missions & Microbes: Life as We Don't Know It - How Do We Find It?" at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, May 25, 2017, in the Greenewalt Lecture […]