photo by Ted Eytan
“Join us in celebrating 20 years of the H Street Festival! 🎉 Happening Saturday, September 20th, this milestone anniversary is one you won’t want to miss. Come enjoy incredible food, music, and community with us right here on H Street.”
From MPD:
“On Saturday, September 20, 2025, the H Street Festival will take place in the District of Columbia. In conjunction with this event, there will be extensive street closures and parking restrictions that motorists should take into consideration:
On Saturday, September 20, 2025, from 4:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m., the following streets will be posted as Emergency No Parking:
• H Street from 3rd Street to Florida Avenue, NE
Approximately 50 feet north and south of both sides of H Street on 4th Street, 5th Street, 6th Street, 7th Street, 8th Street, 9th Street (north side only), 10th Street, 11th Street, 12th Street, 13th Street, and 14th Street, NE
On Saturday, September 20, 2025, from 4:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m., the following streets will be closed to vehicle traffic:
• H Street from 3rd Street to Florida Avenue, NE
• Florida Avenue from Staples to H Street, NE (No eastbound traffic on H Street, NE)
Please note, vehicle traffic will not be able to cross H Street from 3rd Street to Florida Avenue, NE from approximately 4:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. Residents or visitors to the streets north or south of the event area will need to plan their routes to access their destination without crossing H Street.”
“Woodley Park Day is Saturday. There will be a kids zone, live music, snow cones & other activities from 2pm-6pm. I’m attaching the flyer.”
From District Bridges: Sunday September 21, 12-5pm
“Save the date for the 17th Annual Columbia Heights Day! With a special focus this year on engaging and celebrating our small businesses, Columbia Heights Main Street is so exciting to be bringing this event back for another year. Sponsored by DCCAH and DSLBD.
11th Street Activities:
3400 11th Street NW– Vendor Market, Free DC Pop Up, Next Step Charter School pop up, Community Navigator’s Community Day with resources and services for those in need.
Meal distribution, care packages, metro cards, and more.
Tabling by Lafayette Federal Credit Union- RAFFLE OF FREE ELECTRIC SCOOTER!
Trolley Park – Children Activities, Steel pan music group, Salvation Army, Jr Dance Group Performance
Wonderland Ballroom – DJ Retrospect & Tarot Card Readings
The Coupe – BeerFest with Local Craft Breweries, DJ
Buddy’s DC – Vendor Market
Odd Provisions – Record Fair & the Odd Provisions DJ Collective
El Chucho – 1-3pm: Jam Out by Thiccassthieves
3-5pm: DJ Performance by ADJ
BloomBars – BoomBars’ Columbia Heights Day Schedule
11:00AM
Nous Bloomons (French Language Music Program for Kids & Families)
11am on SUNDAYS at BloomBars
Nous Bloomons is a celebration of French language and culture through song and dance. Achille grew up in Cameroon (Central West Africa). After graduating from High School, he went to France where he lived for seven years studying and playing music. He has taught French to children, and played music with various bands in the Washington area for more than 20 years. He now teaches French in an immersion school using music as a vehicle. If you want to have fun, dance, jump and sing “à tue-tête”, join us at BloomBars!
12:00pm
Mama Elena Columbia Heights Day Kick-off Kids Concert
NOON ON SUNDAYS AT BLOOMBARS
MAMA ELENA
www.elenalafulana.com
Mama Elena is a Latin Grammy-nominated multi-instrumentalist, singer-songwriter, based in Washington, DC. Originally from Managua, Nicaragua, Mama Elena got her start in children’s music playing guitarrón (mariachi bass) with the Latin Grammy-nominated artist Sonia de los Santos and starring in Sonia’s off-Broadway production of “Música” in 2024. In addition to performing for kids, she is leader of the bilingual Latin-folk project Elena La Fulana, is an eight-time recipient of the DC Commission on the Arts and Humanities Artist Fellowship, has been nominated for two Wammie Awards, and was part of the Washington City Paper’s People Issue 2017. From 2018-2023 Elena toured with the Latin Grammy-winning band Flor de Toloache with whom she received a Latin Grammy nomination in 2022.
Mama Elena es una multiinstrumentista, cantautora nominada al Latin Grammy, radicada en Washington, DC. Originaria de Managua, Nicaragua, Mama Elena se inició en la música infantil tocando el guitarrón (bajo de mariachi) con la artista nominada al Latin Grammy Sonia de los Santos y protagonizando en su producción off-Broadway “Música” en 2024. Además de actuar para niños, es líder del proyecto Latin folk bilingüe, Elena La Fulana, ha recibido ocho veces la beca de artistas de la Comisión de Artes y Humanidades de DC, ha sido nominada para dos premios Wammie, y fue reconocida como una de las personas del año de 2017 del Washington City Paper. De 2018 a 2023, Elena fue parte de la banda Flor de Toloache, con quien recibió una nominación al Grammy Latino en 2022.
The Science Pirates’ Alchemy Show – Musical Theater for Kids & Families
1:00PM
The Science Pirates’ Alchemy Show – Musical Theater for Kids & Families
Come join the Whyrates on their voyage to discover the wonders of science! Crewed by pirate musician “Sage O’Silver” (Sage Snider) and science teacher “Juarez M’Gold” (Kevin Pereira), the Whyrates use fiddle, comedy, puppetry, and experiments to get your child singing and dancing like a pirate while learning along the way.
In this 45-minute interactive show, they’ll use art and science to find treasure in the world around them.The Whyrates are a dynamic pirate duo on a mission to bring wonder back to science—and swashbuckling fun to all! Featuring science-savvy Juarez M’Gold and fiddling virtuoso Sage O’Silver, they get kids singing, dancing, and discovering the magic of the high seas. Their interactive shows can be pure pirate musical fun, educational science adventures, or anything in-between. With different themed shows available, they’ll tailor the experience to fit the venue—whether that means launching fire, mixing potions, or just keeping everyone entertained from bow to stern! $15 suggested donation per child.
2:00PM
Spanish Playtime for Kids and Families w/ Maria-ines
Sundays at Noon at BloomBars (Weekly Program)
Join us Maria-ines as we sing, dance, and play together! Using inspiration from children’s literature, music, stories and creative movement, we will play and create together in a fun and easy way. These sessions are child and family centered. Come ready to explore, move and be moved.
Maria-innes began working with children while living in San Francisco where she earned her Montessori Teaching certificate. Currently Maria works as a teaching artist for different arts organizations in the area. Having grown up both in Washington DC and Argentina, Maria is a native speaker and conducts classes in both English and Spanish.
Unete mientras cantamos, bailamos y los divertimos juntos! Usando inspiración de literatura de niños, musica, historias y movimiento creativo, vamos a jugar y crear juntos en una forma simple e orgánica. Estas sesiones están enfocadas/centradas hacia familias y niños. Ven listos para moverse y emocionarse.
Maria-ines empezó a trabajar con niños mientras vivía en San Francisco adonde estudio el currículo de Montessori. Ella trabaja con diferentes organizaciones de arte en el area. Criada en Washington.
3:00PM
Flea Market and Vendors
6:00pm
Closing
RedRocks Neapolitan Bistro – Vendor Market”