“Boulder Bridge is an iconic landmark within Rock Creek Park. NPS Photo / Tony DeYoung”
From NPS:
“Rock Creek Park turns 135 this month and the National Park Service is hosting a series of Punk Rocks! special events. Join us on Sept. 20, 21, 27 and 28 for two weekends of music, history and science as we celebrate the past, present and future of one of the nation’s oldest urban parks. (more…)
Very cool Community Forklift event coming to metrobar (640 Rhode Island Avenue, NE):
“We’re bringing the salvage to DC on August 14 for a one-night pop-up shop at metrobar from 5 to 8pm! (more…)
From an email:
“Nova Music Festival Exhibition
October 7th 06:29 AM – The Moment Music Stood Still
Dates
June 14 – July 6, 2025
Times
Saturday – Thursday: 10am – 8pm
Fridays: 8am – 4pm
Location
The Gallery Place
713 7th Street, NW (more…)
From an email:
“Please join us on Saturday, November 30th, at 8 PM, for the SMASH! Records 40th Anniversary Party at the Black Cat (1811 14th St NW)!
SMASH! has been DC’s premier alternative music and fashion store since 1984 and is celebrating this milestone with some of the hottest local Punk, Hardcore & Indie Rock bands from the past 4 decades –
Including local superstars Des Demonas, who will celebrate the release of their newest LP APOCALYPTIC BOOM! BOOM! (In The Red Records) at this event.
Support performances by… (more…)
From an email:
“Hosted in cooperation with Positive Force DC, please join us on Saturday, November 16th, from 12 – 5 PM, for the 6th Annual DC Punk Rock Flea Market at St. Stephen & the Incarnation Episcopal Church (1525 Newton St NW)! (more…)
From the fine folks at metrobar (640 Rhode Island Ave, NE):
“Neitherworld: A Bazaar for the Living
DATE: Saturday 10/26, 12:00-5:00PM
DETAILS: Join metrobar and Artbae this Saturday afternoon at a bazaar of the bizarre, our annual Halloween and Fall market of the macabre, surreal, fantastic and whimsical! (more…)
From an email:
“Enjoy a special production of “Who’s in Poetic Parrot’s House?” (a remixed version of the Masai story “Who’s in Rabbit’s House”) performed by the talented “Summer of Sound” Summer Camp, brought to you by East of the River Steel Band. (more…)
From a press release:
“The biggest Romanian cultural event in the U.S. is back for year three! The Romanian Weekend at The Wharf is an all-ages event showcasing the diverse culture of Romania. Exhibitions include traditional crafts demonstrations, musical and dance performances, food and wine tastings, exhibitions, and interactive activities. This three-day festival gives attendees the opportunity to truly immerse themselves in the world of Romania and discover aspects of this beautiful country they might not have known before. (more…)
photo by Eric Vitale
From a press release:
“A date is set for the iconic Parisian-inspired urban picnic characterized by its famous all-white dress code. On Saturday,September 21 from 6 – 10 p.m., Le Diner en Blanc – Washington will again descend upon a surprise DC location that welcomes thousands of guests who don their whitest of whites for a magical evening of dining, socializing, and celebrating amid music, entertainment, and dancing. (more…)
