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Safely shred your confidential documents for free, sponsored by the Erich Cabe Team with Compass. They'll be at Forest Hills Park where 32nd Street meets Chesapeake.
Two young writers – Theodora Bauer and Sarah Wildman – will read from and discuss their books on Austrian-American border crossings and its impact on family history, especially from a female point of view. Learn more at http://acfdc.org/events-2018/reading-discussion-family-generations-migration
DDOT plans to conduct a study of Conn. Ave. from Calvert St. to above Van Ness. ANC 3C and ANC 3F requested the study so it will at least include […]
UDC's Jazz Ensembles present a Thanksgiving celebration. Learn more at http://lrdudc.wrlc.org/jazz/events.php
Ibhana Boutique will be joined by five or six vendors inside, and two to three more vendors outside. On all eight pop-up shopping days, Olde City Farm will sell Christmas trees, wreaths and holiday decor. There will be special weekend guests such as carolers, hot chocolate and coffee vendors, holiday happy hours with local restaurant […]
DDOT will study Connecticut Avenue traffic, as requested by three ANCs that line the avenue between Woodley Park and Chevy Chase Circle. Agency representatives will discuss the study – which will include a look at the reversible lanes – at this community meeting hosted by ANC 3F’s Streets and Sidewalks Committee. Learn more at https://www.foresthillsconnection.com/news/ddot-to-discuss-connecticut-ave-study-at-nov-26-community-meeting/
In this 26th Annual Joe L. Rauh, Jr. Lecture at the UDC law school, Vanita Gupta, President and CEO of The Leadership Conference on Civil and Human Rights, will hold […]
Young Austrian pianist Mitra Kotte will perform a potpourri of classical and romantic pieces, as well as contemporary compositions. Learn more at http://acfdc.org/events-2018/concert-mitra-kotte
This monthly hands-on workshop will teach people how to research the history of their DC house using primary sources in Washingtoniana. Researchers will learn to use building permits, historic maps, city directories, newspapers and other resources to find out about the building and the people associated with it. Class size is small to allow everyone […]
Join your neighbors on Saturday, December 1 and help keep Forest Hills Park beautiful! With rakes, brooms and shovels provided by DPW, spruce up the playground at 32nd and Chesapeake Streets, and if enough volunteers show up, they'll tackle the rain gardens and the tennis and basketball courts, too. Bring gloves and bring the kids. […]
Jazz vocalist and pianist Blossom Dearie was an accomplished musician from the Bebop Era into the 21st Century. Her distinctive style was marked with her pixie-like delicate voice paired with muscular rhythms, and combined with her independent attitude. This concert features Paul Bratcher (organ), Nicki Parrott (vocals and string bass), Andrew Hare and Chuck Redd […]
Die Wandervögel, a one-of-a-kind musical quartet of versatile instrumental and vocal performers, will play instrumental music from various cultures that geographically span from Scandinavia to Greece, creating a unique musical […]
This walk-around tasting will feature favorite sparkling wines, Champagnes and a buffet of gourmet cheeses, breads, and charcuterie from Calvert Woodley's LaCheeserie. Learn more and purchase tickets at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/calvert-woodleys-champagne-and-sparkling-wine-event-tickets-51275201508?aff=odeimcmailchimp&mc_cid=687afb836c&mc_eid=33a2d9f6e3
In this tasting, Personal Sommelier DC and Acacia Bistro will be pouring epic wines from some of the most renown regions in the entire world. Learn more at https://www.facebook.com/events/243230526540921/
Celebrate Sviatki, the festive winter season, in traditional Russian style at Hillwood. Learn more and purchase tickets at https://www.hillwoodmuseum.org/events/russian-winter-festival-0 $18 / $15 seniors / $12 members / $10 college students / $5 children 6-18 / free for children under 6