What’s better than one event? 18 events! Join District Bridges on a journey through seven D.C. neighborhoods as we celebrate the communities, cultures, food, and art that make each one unique.
Chevy Chase First Fridays | Monthly through September | Chevy Chase — Various Locations
Chevy Chase’s quaint neighborhood streets and local businesses should be visited again and again, and First Fridays gives an opportunity for locals and visitors alike to partake with live music, kids activities, and more. Learn more.
Juernes | Monthly through October | Columbia Heights Civic Plaza
Columbia Heights is a center of Latino culture in Washington, D.C. “Juernes: Thursday is the new Friday” is an effort to showcase this community’s vibrancy and presence in the neighborhood through performances, family-friendly activities, and free food — all on the Columbia Heights Civic Plaza. Learn more.
Africa on the Avenue | May 20 | Georgia Avenue — Bruce Monroe Park
Africa on the Avenue is a celebration of the vibrant African immigrant community along Georgia Avenue NW. Featuring interactive art, fashion, music, and food, as well as highlighting the many African braiders who work along the corridor, there is something for everyone to enjoy and learn during this one-day festival. Volunteer Sign Up. Learn more.
Uptown Shuffle | June 4 | Cleveland Park — Sam’s Park and Shop
Join Cleveland Park neighbors, friends, and merchants for a Sunday afternoon outdoor dance party! Bring your beach chair and your dancing shoes… enjoy snacks and drinks and an afternoon of neighborhood spirit, fun, and camaraderie. Learn more.
15th Annual Columbia Heights Day | June 24 | Columbia Heights — Various Locations
Kick off the summer with us at the 15th Annual Columbia Heights Day! What started in 2005 as a small grassroots festival celebrating the diverse, fun, and quirky neighborhood of Columbia Heights has grown into an annual tradition, beloved and anticipated by the community. The festival features local food vendors and artists, live music, carnival entertainment, and more, welcoming over 10,000 visitors. Vendor Application. Learn more.
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MidCity Dog Days Sale | August 5 and 6 | Logan Circle — Various Locations
Art All Night | September 29 and 30 | Mount Pleasant, U Street, Logan Circle, Cleveland Park
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In Commemoration of the 100th Anniversary of the Passing of Giacomo Puccini
The Washington Opera Society Presents
Giacomo Puccini’s “La Fanciulla del West”
Featuring: Jonathan Burton, Michael Butler, Kristin Sampson, Kevin Short, with Adam Cioffari, Andrew Boivert, Peter Burroughs, Collin Power, Josh Bates, Carl Rosenthal, Jude Regan, Jose Sacin, Solomon Collins, Anamer Castrello, Noah Mond, and Maestro Julian Benichou conducting the Chorus & Orchestra of the Washington Opera Society.
Baker Meet Up: Baking With Local Rye
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May 25-26 at 2pm
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