Events

“Takoma Trukgarten is Saturday, June 4th”

By Prince Of Petworth


photo by Sam Kittner

From a press release:

“Takoma Trukgarten is Saturday, June 4th, 12:00 noon to 5:00 pm
New Breweries and Food Vendors Added

Tickets are available for the Takoma Trukgarten on Saturday, June 4th, from 12 noon – 5:00 pm! This one-day beer festival features local breweries pouring craft beers and cider: Silver Branch Brewing Co., Smoketown Brewing, Manor Hill Brewing, Streetcar 82, DC Brau, Peabody Heights Brewing Co, Union Craft Brewing, Anxo Cider, plus the Girl and the Vine, Zinnia, Takoma Bev Co. Each brewery will bring multiple beers.

Food from Pho Wheels, Soko Butcher, Chero’s Grill and DC Pretzel Company. Vegetarian options available. (more…)

“Bloomingdale Community Day is Back! 05/21”

By Prince Of Petworth

From an email:

“Whether you call it “the secret park” the “cave park” or the “alley park,” Crispus Attucks Park has served as an oasis for the Bloomingdale community for many years for community events, weddings, picnics, or moments of zen. The Crispus Attucks community is thrilled to bring back our annual Bloomingdale Community Day this Saturday, May 21!

After two years, Community Day is back and we’re thrilled to welcome both old and new friends back to the park for a day of fun to help support this community-run park (named after abolitionist of the same name) on May 21! The largest fundraising event for the park and join neighbors for food, musical acts, local vendors, children’s face painting, and most importantly the annual dog show!

When: May 21, 2022
Time: 9 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Where: Crispus Attucks Park (located via the alley between 1st Street and North Capitol and V St and U St, NW)

Here is the schedule of events: (more…)

DC State Fair Spring Mini-Fair This Sunday

By Prince Of Petworth

From an email:

“On Sunday, May 15th the DC State Fair will host its first-ever Spring Mini-Fair, a celebration of the District, at the Brookland Arts Walk from 10am to 2pm (716 Monroe Street NE). The Spring Mini-Fair will feature contests, local artists, culinary demonstrations, and educational and kid-friendly activities such as: (more…)

DC Fire & EMS 150th Anniversary Parade is Saturday

By Prince Of Petworth

From an email:

“The DC Fire and EMS Department is currently celebrating 150 years as a full service fire and emergency medical services department in the District of Columbia.

Now it’s time to celebrate with the community and to have a parade and apparatus muster (display of current and antique fire apparatus).

DC’s Bravest invite you to join us on Saturday, May 14, 2022. (more…)

This Weekend: “Meet renowned Tlingit glass artist Preston Singletary at the National Museum of the American Indian”

By Prince Of Petworth


Preston Singletary photo by Mac Holt Photography

From the Smithsonian NMAI:

“Join us for a conversation about his art, and his inspiration for the current exhibition “Raven and the Box of Daylight.” Gene Tagaban, a Tlingit storyteller, will bring Raven to life through stories, dances, and songs. FREE, Saturday and Sunday, 11:30 a.m., 12:30, 2:30 and 3:30 p.m. (more…)

“Mother’s Day empowerHER Luminaria at Lincoln Memorial – This Sunday, 8th”

By Prince Of Petworth

From an email:

“This Sunday, May 8th come picnic with us for the empowerHER Mother’s Day Luminaria at the Lincoln Memorial.

LUMINARIA is a whimsical display of personalized bags honoring loved ones on Mother’s Day. You can purchase a LUMINARIA bags here, for $25 donation, in honor of a loved one or in memory of a loved one. 100% of the proceeds go to empowerHER programs for girls under the age of 23 who have lost their mothers, the programs and mentorships are offered at no charge to the girls and their families.

The Luminarias will be on display at the steps of the Lincoln from about 6 pm – 10 pm and anyone is welcome to join us and enjoy the beautiful sight. There will be a speaking program and live music from 7-8:30 PM (more…)

“Petworth Porchfest is Saturday, April 30, from 2-6pm!”

By Prince Of Petworth

From an email:

“Petworth Porchfest is back on Saturday, April 30, from 2-6pm, following last year’s spectacular debut. The event is the largest musical activation in the city, with 135 bands playing 78 porches (and two stages) over 4 hours within a 2 mile radius. That’s 101 hours of live music! (more…)

Breaking: “Jazz in the Garden is BACK”!!

By Prince Of Petworth


courtesy NGA

From a press release:

“DC’s favorite summer concert series is back! Every Friday from May 20 through July 22, our Sculpture Garden will come alive with musical performances ranging in style from jazz to Afro-Cuban and bluegrass.

On concert days, the Sculpture Garden will close from 4:00 to 5:00 p.m.; gates will reopen at 5:00 p.m. and concerts will begin at 6:00 p.m.

Registration is free but required for all attendees ages 2 and up. Registration opens at noon one week before each concert. (more…)

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