Events

Mark It: “DC State Fair Returns September 6th with Free Community Celebration of Local Agriculture, Culinary, and Art”

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shirt design winner Susan Lefler, you can pre-order one here

From the DC State Fair:

“The DC State Fair announces its return on Sunday, September 6, from 11:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. at Anthem Row (800 K St NW).

This beloved celebration is free to attend and brings together thousands of Washingtonians for a day built around the things that make DC’s homegrown talent shine: art, agriculture, and the culinary arts. Modeled on state fairs across the country but with distinct DC flair, the Fair is where neighbors turn into friendly competitors and where creativity, community pride, and local flavor take center stage.

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Speaking of Rock Creek Park: “Rock Creek Park turns 135 this month and the National Park Service is hosting a series of Punk Rocks! special events.”

By Prince Of Petworth


“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…)

“SMASH! Records 40th Anniversary Party at the Black Cat”

By Prince Of Petworth

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.

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“End of the Summer PANtastic Festival”

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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…)

“Romanian Weekend at The Wharf Is Back for Its Third Edition”

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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…)

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