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Tanabata, the Japanese Star Festival, celebrates the legend of Orihime, the weaver princess, and Hikoboshi, the herder, lovers separated by the Milky Way who are allowed to meet just once a year on one day during the summer months. Hillwood and the Japan-America Society of Washington DC invite you to celebrate this festive holiday at […]
Fruits, vegetables and herbs from New Morning Farm, fellow farms in the Tuscarora Organic Growers Co-operative, and other neighboring farms and orchards. Learn more at http://www.newmorningfarm.net/markets.html
Van Ness Main Street is hosting Jazz@VN on Thursday, July 26 from 5:30pm to 7:30pm at Laliguras Restaurant located at 4421 Connecticut Ave NW. Music will be provided by Rick […]
Find details here: https://www.paintcare.org/district
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, July 29, Noon Wednesday, August 30, 6 p.m. Location: […]
For more information: http://www.friendsofpeircemill.org/event/square-dancing-beside-the-mill/
UDC is inviting the neighbors over for the Van Ness Neighborhood Social on Saturday, August 19th. From 11 to 3 p.m., the UDC Student Center (4200 Connecticut) is hosting what looks to be a fun event for families, with free food, activities and games – including a dunk tank, face painting and a petting zoo.
The final summer concert of the summer at Forest Hills Playground's amphitheater. Pizza sales begin at 5:30pm, the music begins at 6pm. The artist is Big Hillbilly Bluegrass. Friends of […]
Bring the family to Soapstone Market's Saturday Morning Story Circle. Learn more at https://www.soapstonemarket.com/calendar
It is Children’s Day at the Peirce Mill Estate! -Enjoy special hands-on tours of the mill at 11:00 and 12:30. -Make cornhusk dolls, cup & ball toys, marbles, and tops. […]
The UDC Art Program is hosting the reception for "CURRENT: Artwork by UDC Art Program Faculty" Tuesday, September 5th from 6:30 - 8:00 PM. The show features paintings, sculptures, photographs, and designs by professors teaching in the UDC Art Program. The exhibit will be in Gallery 42: Building 42, room A-12 and run until September […]
An open house featuring a CD release concert of Levine's latest CD, sample classes, and an opportunity to meet the First Music faculty. Learn more at http://www.levinemusic.org/performance/events-calendar/event/1505
The Van Ness Main Street Design Committee has selected three finalists for the Van Ness Public Art and Wayfinding project. The artists/artist teams will meet with the Van Ness community […]
Connect with other LGBT families in Hillwood's urban oasis at this family celebration. Tickets: $5 in advance, $18 day-of, children under age 18 free Learn more at https://www.hillwoodmuseum.org/events/family-picnic-partnership-rainbow-families
The Upper Northwest Knitters invite you to knit and lunch at Laliguras on Sunday, September 10th from noon to 2 p.m. Bring your knitting! Or, if you’re not a knitter and would like to learn, supplies will be on hand. Email [email protected] for more information. Read more about the knitters.