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Enjoy spring flowers, a glass of wine and hors d'oeuvres at a reception in the morot court at Hillwood Estate. RSVP via email to [email protected].
The Calvin Jones Big Band Jazz Festival features three university big band jazz ensembles: University of the District of Columbia (dir. Allyn Johnson), Howard University (dir. Fred Irby, III), and the University of Maryland (dir. Chris Vadala). Tickets are $20-Adults | $15-Seniors | $10-Students. Learn more and buy tickets at http://bigbandjazzfest.org/
Come see the world through the embassies of our global neighbors. Participants experience the food, art, dance, fashion, music, innovations, and manufactured goods from different countries. More than 50 embassies participated in 2018. The embassies that will host open houses during Around the World Tour 2019 include: Argentina, Australia, Bahrain, Bangladesh, Belize, Brazil, Costa Rica, […]
The Avalon’s spring benefit — a night of food, film and conversation — will explore the hidden history of women working in film with special guest Alicia Malone. Learn more and buy tickets at https://www.theavalon.org/2019benefit/.
Share your views and experiences related to finding solutions for fair housing issues in the District at a community meeting co-sponsored by the DC Department of Housing and Community Development, the Poverty & Race Research Action Council and the Lawyers' Committee for Civil Rights. Learn more at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/dc-community-meeting-on-fair-housing-issues-tickets-60575401657
Presentation and discussion on the status of the renovations to Hearst Park, including the construction of the first outdoor public pool in Ward 3. Learn more at https://dgs.dc.gov/event/hearst-park-community-meeting-may-7th-2019
Calvert Woodley will host 10 breweries from DC, Maryland and Virginia -- including Union Craft Brewing, 3 Stars Brewing and many more -- who will be showcasing their flagship offerings as well as some seasonal specials. This walk-around tasting will also feature a buffet of gourmet cheeses, breads, and charcuterie from LaCheeserie. Learn more and […]
The Community Council periodically reviews significant decisions of WAMU 88.5 and advises station management on whether they are meeting the needs of the region. Meetings are held quarterly and are open to the public with time for public comment. The dates of the 2020 meetings are scheduled for February 12, May 6, September 9 and […]
The EU Embassy Run is an annual fun run held in conjunction with the EU Embassies' Open House event on May 11th, 2019. The run starts at Gold's Gym in […]
Join Rock Creek Conservancy and the National Park Service for this family-friendly event as we remove invasive plant species from the "mini-oasis" in the western section of Melvin C Hazen […]
Saturday, May 11, 2019, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Here's the list of participating embassies. Five are in the Forest Hills/Van Ness area: Austria: 3524 International Court Czech Republic: 3900 Spring of Freedom Street - just off Tilden by Pierce Mill Hungary: 3910 Shoemaker Street - just off Tilden across from Pierce Mill Netherlands: 4200 […]
A concert, part of the Levine Presents: Women's Voices series. Learn more at http://levinemusic.org/performance/events-calendar/event/1702
Rock Creek Conservancy is joining the DC Department of Energy and Environment and the University of the District of Columbia to host a Public Meeting on the Draft Phase III Watershed Implementation Plan. Learn more at https://www.rockcreekconservancy.org/what-we-do/upcoming-events#event=30184489
Make a small "Ina Garten" style centerpiece with floral designer Patricia Berland and receive a complimentary glass of wine. Tickets are $30 & seating is limited. Purchase here: flowersvn.eventbrite.com
The Washington Opera Society presents a production of Aida at the Egyptian embassy. Learn more and buy tickets at https://www.instantseats.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=home.event&eventID=0E6DD7EB-B809-1FD6-FC7FD79EA5C277BA