1307 New Hampshire Avenue, NW
From a press release:
“KAMA and the Heurich House Museum present an “Immigrant-Owned Mini Markt” on Saturday, August 6, 2022 from 3-8 pm in the Museum’s biergarten, 1921.
Shop from 10 immigrant-owned small local businesses at a special Mini Markt curated by KAMA DC, a volunteer-led organization working to provide a platform for immigrants to share their skills and stories. (more…)
From an email:
“The Petworth Jazz Project is back!
Please join us this Saturday, July 30th, from 5-8pm on the lawn at the Petworth Recreation Center, at 8th and Taylor Street NW. Saturday’s concert is the first of a monthly three part series. This show will feature the incredible Brian Settles Quartet with an opening set by legendary kids performer Baba Ras D.
Series Schedule: (more…)
3600 F Street, SE via NPS
From the National Park Service:
“Grab your chairs and blankets and join the National Park Service for an evening filled with family-fun and FREE, live music at the Fort Dupont Park Summer Event Series. The 50th Anniversary season will kick-off on Saturday, July 30 with gates opening at 5:30 p.m. and the concert starting at 7 p.m.
You won’t want to miss this year’s lineup of local and national R&B, jazz and go-go musicians. The series starts on Saturday, July 30 with Sirius Company, Be’La Dona, The Soul Searchers and DJ Rico.
“The National Park Service is thrilled to celebrate 50 years of music and gathering with friends and family for summer concerts in Fort Dupont Park,” Tara Morrison, Superintendent for National Capital Parks-East, said.
Save the date for the rest of this summer’s concerts. We’ll announce artists soon for the following dates: (more…)
From a press release:
“As members of the inaugural “Culture Caucus”, Don’t Mute D.C., will host the “Healing Power of Go-Go” Festival from Friday, July 22nd through Saturday, July 23rd at the Kennedy Center. This event will allow patrons and the community to explore the role that Black music plays in healing from individual and societal traumas. The festival will include free activities such as live music, impactful conversations, art vendors and dance and drumming workshops. (more…)
photo by Albert Ting
From Makan (3400 11th Street, NW at Park Road):
“Malaysian restaurant, Makan, will serve a special pig roast menu this week, on Thursday, July 21. (more…)
And from the Mayor’s Office:
“Today, Mayor Muriel Bowser was joined by members of her Administration to highlight public safety preparations ahead of July Fourth weekend, including the deployment of Go Teams and the launch of a new multiagency Nightlife Task Force. The Mayor also encouraged families to go to summer.dc.gov to find safe activities for young people and families to participate in throughout the summer. (more…)
From an email:
“After a two-year hiatus, our famous neighborhood July 4th Crab Crack is back!
Join us on Monday July 4th from 1pm until the fireworks starts for fresh Maryland blue crabs steamed on site all day long.
Guests can order crabs by the dozen or half dozen. We’ll have plenty of steamed corn on the cob, hush puppies, and our regular menu will be available as well. All crabs are market price. (more…)
photo by Phil
From WMATA:
“As people across the region prepare to celebrate the Independence Day holiday, Metro is also preparing to get people to and from July Fourth activities and fireworks. Trains will operate regular weekday service on all lines, with supplemental service on the Red Line and trains positioned throughout the system to provide extra capacity when needed.
Downtown where stations are served by multiple lines, as well as the Red Line, trains will arrive every 6-8 minutes. Off-peak fares will be in effect and parking will be free at all Metro parking facilities and garages.
Customers traveling to the National Mall are encouraged to plan ahead and allow additional time post-fireworks due to large crowds expected to converge on stations after the event. L’Enfant Plaza and Smithsonian stations typically experience heavy volume and customer should consider alternate stations to avoid long lines.
Metrorail closes at midnight which should give people plenty of time if they want to allow the crowds to clear before leaving. (more…)
From a press release:
“The country’s leading Asian American nonprofits announced today the first-ever Unity March to take place on June 25, 2022, at the National Mall in Washington, D.C. R&B/Pop artist Thuy, award-winning producer and trans rights advocate Geena Rocero, Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Jose Antonio Vargas, civil rights activist Rev. Al Sharpton, and NYC-based hate crime survivor Esther Lee will join more than 40 nonprofits–including Asian American Advancing Justice – AAJC, Gold House, Asian and Pacific Islander American Vote, Sikh American Legal Defense and Education Fund–in urging AAPI communities and their allies to advance the Unity March Equity Platform. The platform serves as a critical stepping stone to ensuring equitable representation and rights for all. (more…)
more info at One Journey Festival
“Welcome to the One Journey Festival. We hope you are looking forward to a full day of music, dance, storytelling, food, arts & crafts, technology, and so much more. You’ll be taking part in the third national celebration of refugee talents, stories, and accomplishments – on the grounds of the Washington National Cathedral. (more…)