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Meeting at Rock Creek Nature Center, 6:30 to 8 pm, to discuss the National Park Service’s latest concepts for updating and changing the Nature Center, the stables and the wooded area surrounding them. More information at http://wp.me/p6vVwz-6vg
Join DGS and DPR for a presentation and discussion of the concept plans for the Hearst Park and pool project. The meeting will be held in the Hearst Elementary gym. More information: https://www.foresthillsconnection.com/news/beyond-the-pool-stormwater-field-improvements-part-of-hearst-park-renovations-first-phase/ and https://dgs.dc.gov/page/hearst-park-and-pool-improvement-project
Tickets: Student/child/Wilson Teachers and Staff – $5 all performances | Adult – $15 ($10 for the Saturday matinee) Tickets may be purchased at the door, cash and personal checks only. You can also email [email protected] to reserve tickets in advance. Include your full name, the date and time of the performances you wish to attend […]
The University of the District of Columbia Latino/a Law Students Association present a conference that will provide a space for the discussion of policy issues and the articulation of community responses to Puerto Rico's economic and humanitarian crises. Learn more at http://www.law.udc.edu/event/Summit?link_id=0&can_id=9916944bd8c44183db00fea502a01402
Exploring the Sky is an informal program that for over sixty years has offered monthly opportunities for anyone in the Washington area to see the stars and planets through telescopes from a location within the District of Columbia. Sessions are held in Rock Creek Park, in the field just south of the intersection of Military […]
The Upper Northwest Knitters meet at the Tenleytown Library twice each month. 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.
Vocalist and jazz studies major LaMarione Shepard presents her Junior Recital followed by a Thanksgiving celebration featuring the Small Jazz Ensembles under the direction of Allyn Johnson. Learn more at http://lrdudc.wrlc.org//jazz/events.php/?utm_source=FREE+JAZZAlive+Events+-FALL+2017&utm_campaign=FALL+2015+JAZZAlive+Events
Van Ness Main Street's Holiday Pop Up Shop returns for the 2017 season, bigger and better than ever. Spanning FOUR weekends, it features a rotating assortment of DC makers selling goods such as jewelry and accessories, paper goods, home, art and food. Makers Include: aclure annechandra.com Annie Grace Campbell- Fiber Artist Aromabyanette Art by Rosetta […]
At the 25th Annual Joe Rauh Lecture Stephen B. Bright will be interviewed by Wade Henderson on "Race & Poverty in the Criminal Courts: The Death Penalty, Debtors’ Prisons, Mass Incarceration and Other Injustices." Learn more and register at http://www.law.udc.edu/event/RauhLecture2017?link_id=0&can_id=9916944bd8c44183db00fea502a01402&source=email-25th-rauh-lecture-race-poverty-in-the-criminal-courts-by-stephen-b-bright&email_referrer=email_264433&email_subject=25th-rauh-lecture-race-poverty-in-the-criminal-courts-by-stephen-b-bright
DC Statehood Coalition and The UDC David A. Clarke School of Law present a forum, "Moving Toward Local Control of DC’s Criminal Justice System." Panel includes: - Johnny Barnes, Former Executive Director of the ACLU of the Nation’s Capital - Avis Buchanan, Director, Public Defender Service for the District of Columbia - Eleanor Holmes Norton, […]
Register here for a community cleanup of Soapstone Valley Park. Volunteers will meet at the trailhead heading to the Soapstone section of Rock Creek Park off of Windom Pl NW […]
Learn more at https://www.facebook.com/events/1267092406757124/
The University of the District of Columbia presents its annual holiday gift to the Washington, D.C. community. The UDC Chorale directed by Richard Odom, starts the evening with a program of choral music followed by the gospel sounds of The Voices, directed by Gerry Gillespie. The UDC Jazz Ensemble directed by Allyn Johnson closes the […]
Celebrate Sviatki, the festive winter season, in traditional Russian style at Hillwood. Learn more at https://www.hillwoodmuseum.org/events/russian-winter-festival
Drop into Soapstone Market for Yoga and Wine -- $20 for a class and a glass. Learn more at https://www.facebook.com/events/130954600916263/