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Learn about the plan to improve Rock Creek Park’s Nature Center Complex When: Wednesday, April 3, 2019, from 6:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. Where: Rock Creek Park Nature Center and Planetarium, 5200 Glover Road NW, Washington, D.C. 20015. Join National Park Service staff to learn about alternatives from the design concept plan for the Nature […]
Labels Off presents “The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee” at Wilson High School’s Black Box Theatre. Learn more and buy tickets at https://www.wilsonhs.org/apps/news/show_news.jsp?REC_ID=561114&id=0
Hexagon, DC’s only, and America’s oldest continuously running, all-original political satirical musical comedy theater group presents Romp in the Swamp! a journey of pure fun and nonsense, where a group of archaeologists in the future rediscover the long-lost city of Washington, DC, now a literal swamp (as it once was originally). There, they find locals […]
Join Rock Creek Conservancy and the Mayor's Office of the Clean City for the Mayor's Annual Spring Cleanup in Rock Creek Park. This particular cleanup will focus on a "mini-oasis" […]
Nearly five years after the project's grand opening celebration, we're taking you on a tour with experts who can show us the progress made in restoring Broad Branch Stream, and […]
Politics & Prose and UDC present a conversation with Stacey Abrams, political leader, entrepreneur, and nonprofit CEO. Learn more at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/sold-out-stacey-abrams-lead-from-the-outside-tickets-58745088140
This hands-on workshop will teach people how to research the history of their D.C. 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. Learn more and register at https://www.eventbrite.com/o/washingtoniana-17493119633
Regular meeting of the University of the District of Columbia’s Community-Campus Task Force. Learn more about the task force at https://www.udc.edu/marketing-communications/community-campus-task-force/
The Austrian Cultural Forum hosts Levine Music's Honors Program students as they perform a recital filled with chamber music. Learn more at http://acfdc.org/events-2019/levine
Learn more at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/volunteer-community-tree-planting-peirce-mill-registration-55766751856?_eboga=1586279485.1551134190&_ga=2.47767783.1149346569.1551134190-1586279485.1551134190
The Rock Creek Conservancy organizes trash cleanups at over 60 locations along the 33-mile length of Rock Creek. The goal is a total stream cleanup of Rock Creek and its […]
Peirce Mill demonstrates its 19th century grist mill every second and fourth Saturday of the month from April through October from 11am to 2pm. The mill and visitors' center are […]
I'm Eddie Cano is hosting an "Egg Coloring Extravaganza" on Sunday, April 14 from 9am-11am. Egg coloring is free. In addition, the restaurant is auctioning off three 12" chocolate bunnies purchased from a local bakery and all proceeds will go to A Wider Circle.
Complimentary egg coloring at I'm Eddie Cano. A raffle will benefit A Wider Circle. Learn more at https://www.facebook.com/imeddiecano/
The College of Agriculture, Urban Sustainability and Environmental Sciences (CAUSES), of the University of the District of Columbia (UDC), is collaborating with Casey Trees and UDC's Environmental Sustainability Leaders Student […]
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 and buy tickets at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/calvert-woodleys-annual-rose-tasting-tickets-58828615974?aff=odeimcmailchimp&mc_cid=fc06154ee7&mc_eid=33a2d9f6e3
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. To RSVP or with any questions: [email protected], 240-462-9664
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 […]
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, […]