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Tour the Green Roof at UDC's College of Agriculture, Urban Sustainability and Environmental Sciences (CAUSES), and hear about sustainable agriculture from the Master Gardener Program Coordinator, Sandy Farber Bandier; and […]
Bring your own yoga mat and join CorePower Yoga for a free, all-level 60-minute yoga class at Hillwood. The class is free, but advance reservations are required. Learn more at https://www.hillwoodmuseum.org/events/corepower-yoga-hillwood-0
ANC usually meets on the third Tuesday of each month at the UDC campus in Building 38, Windows Lounge. Find agendas and other info at anc3f.com.
Calvert Woodley presents a walk-around tasting of the 2018 vintage, featuring 30 rosés from around the world and a buffet of gourmet cheeses, breads and charcuterie from LaCheeserie. Learn more […]
Join Van Ness Main Street as they celebrate another year with coffee, pastries, prizes and special guests. This event will be held at the VNMS offices, 4340 Connecticut Ave, NW. […]
Friends of Forest Hills Playground is hosting Coffee & Cleanup at the park on Saturday, April 27 from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. This is a kid-friendly community event. Your efforts […]
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 Van Ness, DC with a visit to Austria, Slovakia, Netherlands, Czech Republic, and Hungary. For more details and to register: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/where-to-next-race-and-runinout-2019-eu-embassy-run-tickets-55363094506