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Broad Branch Stream restoration celebration and volunteer event

Broad Branch Stream Broad Branch Rd NW and Linnean Ave NW, Washington, DC, United States

Join Rock Creek Conservancy for a special celebration and stewardship activity in Broad Branch, the site of our 2017 restoration effort to introduce more native plant species to the area. This past summer, Rock Creek Conservancy and ANC 3F supported a Restoration Maintenance Intern who worked in Broad Branch to water trees and remove invasive […]

Heritage Day @ Peirce Mill

Peirce Mill in Rock Creek Park 2401 Tilden St NW, Washington, DC, United States

Step back in time for the Heritage Day festival at historic Peirce Mill in Rock Creek Park. A blacksmith, carpenter, bluegrass music, cider press, and corn sheller will round out the demonstrations for Heritage Day. And we’ll have hands-on children’s crafts. A food truck will provide lunch options for hungry millers. The waterwheel will be […]

Fall Fair @ Murch School

Ben W. Murch Elementary School 4810 36th Street NW, Washington, DC, United States

The Murch Elementary Fall Fair is part carnival, part fundraiser. Proceeds go to the Murch Home and School Association. Saturday, October 13 from 12–4 Rain Date: Saturday, October 20 More info: https://murchschool.org/hsa/fall-fair/ Games and activities include: Double Shot basketball game, musical chairs (with cake prize!) the famous used book sale, hair coloring and body art […]

RESCHEDULED – Barks & Brews

Calvert Woodley 4339 Connecticut Ave. NW, Washington, DC, United States

Celebrate our canine friends at Van Ness Main Street's 2nd annual Barks & Brews fest. Enjoy unlimited unlimited craft beer, giveaways for your dog, live music and local food trucks. Tickets are $30 in advance, $35 the day of. Tickets include access to the event and complimentary beverages for its duration. All proceeds benefit Van […]

$30 – $35

Tom Teasley and The World of Rhythm

UDC Recital Hall - Performing Arts Bldg. 46-West

World percussionist, composer and educator Tom Teasley presents a program describing, combining and demonstrating a variety of rhythmic concepts from different cultures on his unique “hybrid kit,” which is a […]

JAZZforum: DC JAZZ: From Federal City College to UDC

UDC Recital Hall - Performing Arts Bldg. 46-West

DC Jazz: Stories of Jazz Music in Washington, DC by editors Maurice Jackson and Blair A. Ruble presents a collection of original and fascinating stories about the DC Jazz scene […]

E-Cycle @ Hearst School

Free yourselves of obsolete electronics and more at Hearst Elementary’s annual e-cycle. Details at hearstes.org. – Drop off your unused or broken electronics or metal objects for recycling – Document Shred: shred sensitive documents Activities in past years have included: – Bike Swap: donate, swap or pick up for a donation a child or adult […]

Violin Performance: Brendan Shea

Levine Music 2801 Upton Street NW, United States

Levine School of Music presents a performance with violinist Brendan Shea, as part of the Loeffler Family Alumni Series. Learn more at http://www.levinemusic.org/performance/events-calendar/event/1706

Fabio Zanon- Lecture/Demonstration: The Music of Heitor Villa-Lobos

Levine Music 2801 Upton Street NW, United States

Brazilian guitar virtuoso Fabio Zanon, one of the world's most prominent scholars on the music of Brazil, will present a lecture and demonstration on the guitar music of Heitor Villa-Lobos. […]

Spooky Pooch Howl-o-ween Celebration @ Hillwood

Hillwood Museum 4155 Linnean Avenue, Washington, DC, United States

Explore Hillwood's twenty-five acres of landscaped gardens and lush natural woodlands with your four-legged friend and enjoy activities on the Lunar Lawn. $13 Adult (with 1-2 dogs) / $8 Member (with 1-2 dogs) / $5 child (ages 6-18) / Free for children under 6 Learn more and purchase tickets at https://www.hillwoodmuseum.org/events/spooky-pooch-howl-o-ween-celebration

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UDC Firebird Film Festival

UDC Student Center 4200 Connecticut Ave NW, Washington

“Justice!” is the theme of the 2nd Annual UDC Firebird Film Festival beginning October 29 through November 4, 2018 at the University of the District of Columbia. This year’s line-up […]

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D.C. History Conference

UDC Student Center 4200 Connecticut Ave NW, Washington

The annual D.C. History Conference is a collaboration between the Historical Society of Washington, D.C., George Washington University, DC Public Library, and DC Office of Public Records. Since 1973, the mission of the conference has been to provide a friendly and rigorous forum for discussing and promoting original research about the history of the Washington, […]

Vertical Farming in Urban Cities

UDC Building 32 4200 Connecticut Ave NW, Washington, DC, United States

As part of its Brown Bag Lecture Series, UDC's College of Agriculture, Urban Sustainability and Environmental Sciences (CAUSES) will host a discussion with one of the nation's earliest proponents of […]

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Romeo & Juliet @ Deal School

Deal Middle School Theater Department proudly presents Romeo & Juliet 6th-8th grade actors take the stage for Shakespeare’s tragic tale of love and revenge Alice Deal Auditorium 3815 Fort Drive Friday November 2 at 6:30 PM Saturday November 3 Matinee at 12:30 PM Tickets are $12 for adults, $5 for students and can be bought […]


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