Events

“DC Brau is turning 11!!”

By Prince Of Petworth

From an email:

“DC Brau is turning 11!!

On Saturday, April 30th at the brewery (3178 Bladensburg Road, NE) guests can join the DC Brau family for a live wrestling match, live music performances, local food trucks, and a one-of-a-kind craft beer brewed on site in honor of DC Brau’s 11th Birthday.

Additionally, DC Brau will be launching a new lager, Loud Brau, in honor of beloved local band Loud Boyz, who will perform at the all-day anniversary affair.

Tickets are available on eventbrite. There’s a limited amount of RSVPs, so grab tickets ($35) today for THE celebration of the season! “

“Lost & Found Spring Patio Party with ToriSumi Yakitori”

By Prince Of Petworth

From Lost & Found (1240 9th Street, NW):

“We are giving our Blagden Alley patio space a “glow up” for the 2022 season and are planning a spring party to celebrate! We’re hosting Blake King, Founder of ToriSumi Yakitori, who will be grilling chicken and veggie skewers to order on Wednesday, April 27th from 6-9pm.

This is a ticketed, outdoor event limited to 30 guests and includes 5 yakitori skewers and choice of two wine or beer pairings. Tickets can be purchased Eventbrite page.

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Check Out the 2022 Emancipation Day Celebration Plans for Saturday

By Prince Of Petworth

From the Mayor’s Office:

“On Saturday, April 16, at 2:00 p.m., Mayor Muriel Bowser will kick off the celebration of the 160th Anniversary of DC Emancipation Day. DC Emancipation Day honors the day President Abraham Lincoln signed the Compensated Emancipation Act of 1862, which freed over 3,100 enslaved persons in the District of Columbia.

The celebration kicks off at 2:00 p.m. with Mayor Bowser leading the DC Emancipation Day parade. The parade route is along Pennsylvania Ave NW (between 10th and 14th Streets NW) and will feature the DC Statehood Food Truck Palooza on the north side of Freedom Plaza. Food trucks on site will include gourmet hot dogs, soul food, pizza, ribs, Mexican food, and others.

Following the parade, at 3:00 p.m., the family-friendly All Star Emancipation Day Concert at Freedom Plaza will feature performances by Ceelo Green, Junkyard Band, Crystal Waters, Slick Rick, DJ Kool, Dior Ashley Brown and the Filthy Animals, Ramsey Renee, Alfredo Mojica & Friends, Crochet Kingpin, Jessey Lee, The Eastern High School Marching Band, The Nation’s Capital Chapter of Jack & Jill of America, Inc., and Miss District of Columbia 2021 Andolyn Medina singing our National Anthem. (more…)

“Maydan, Maketto, Moon Rabbit, Disco Mary, Peruvian Brothers + more at National Cannabis Festival April 23”

By Prince Of Petworth


2021 National Cannabis Festival, photo by Doug Van Sant

From a press release:

“Organizers of the National Cannabis Festival today announced Maydan’s Darnell Thomas, Kevin Tien of Moon Rabbit and the fast-casual eatery Hot Lola’s, Maketto’s Erik Bruner-Yang, Disco Mary’s Maria Bastasch, Dave Chappelle’s chef and owner of The High-End Affair Nikki Steward, and Equinox as headliners in the new culinary pavilion at the sixth annual National Cannabis Festival. The festival returns to Washington’s RFK Campus on Saturday, April 23. (more…)

“Do you love seasonal food, delicious cocktails, and good company?”

By Prince Of Petworth

From Slow Food DC:

“Do you love seasonal food, delicious cocktails, and good company? You won’t want to miss Slow Food DC’s Snail of Approval Party on Sunday, April 24 at The Public Option!

We’ll be recognizing 15 incredible local businesses for their commitment to good, clean, and fair food with dinner from Timber Pizza, drinks from Green Hat Gin, a silent auction, and more fun. All proceeds go towards sustaining Slow Food DC, a volunteer-run organization that supports local food businesses, schools, and food-vulnerable communities.

Prices will increase on April 10 so act fast to get discounted Early Bird tickets today!”

“National Links Trust free, fun for families Days on the Green starts 4/1”

By Prince Of Petworth

From a press release:

“Join National Links Trust April 1st from 4 – 6 PM at East Potomac Golf Links

We invite our entire community to attend the first “Days on the Green” event at East Potomac Golf Links on Friday, April 1 from 4-6 PM. This event is free to attend, but we encourage registration. There will be a bounce house, cotton candy, and more fun for the whole family.

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Sakura Taiko Fest 2022 and The Blossom Kite Festival is Saturday!

By Prince Of Petworth


photo raymond fudge

“March 26 @ 12:00 PM – 5:00 PM

After a two-year COVID hiatus, the Sakura Taiko Fest is back! Join us in DC on March 26, 2022 for a full day of awesome drumming! We’ll have performances by Kyo Daiko, River City Taiko, Nen Daiko and Dounen Daiko, Miyako Taiko, MHTX, and students in the Mark H Taiko School so this is sure to be a spring event you do NOT want to miss!

The Sakura Taiko Fest has grown from a small concert first held in a dance studio to a full day of free, family-friendly taiko performances in downtown DC. Each year, we welcome a number of East Coast taiko groups and feature a variety of different taiko styles as a celebration of Japanese-American cultural and artistic traditions.

12:00pm: Welcome and opening!
12:10pm: Mark H Taiko Intermediate Styles Class
12:20pm: Mark H Taiko Recreational Taiko Class
12:30pm: Audience Participation!
1:00pm: River City Taiko
1:45: Miyako Taiko
2:30pm: Kyo Daiko
3:15pm: Nen Daiko & Dounen Daiko
4:00pm: Audience Participation!
4:15pm: MHTX
4:45pm: Mixed ensemble finale – Shin-En”


Photo by Brett Weinstein

“On Saturday, March 26 at 10 a.m. ET National Cherry Blossom Festival will kick off kite-flying season with the Blossom Kite Festival on the grounds of the Washington Monument, for the first time since 2019. This year marks the 55th anniversary of the beloved springtime kite-flying tradition, and the iconic outdoor event is fun, free and open to the public.

WHAT

The 2022 Blossom Kite Festival will include: (more…)

“National Gallery Nights is Back! For the first time ever, the National Gallery of Art will open its West Building for the beloved evening program”

By Prince Of Petworth

From a press release:

“For the first time ever, the National Gallery of Art will open its West Building for the beloved evening program formerly called NGA Nights. Three evening programs–on April 14, May 12, and June 9–will offer music, performances, pop-up experiences, and art-making activities throughout the West Building from 6:00 to 9:00 p.m. Light fare and drinks are available for purchase.

The April 14 event marks the return of in-person, evening programming since the spring 2020 season was canceled. It also offers the unique opportunity to enjoy a nighttime visit to Afro-Atlantic Histories, our major exhibition opening on April 10.

For the safety and enjoyment of all guests, registration is free but required, and capacity is limited. Registration for our April 14 event opens on Monday, March 21, at 10:00 a.m. Registration for May and June will open one month in advance: April 15 for the May 12 event, and May 13 for the June 9 event. The National Gallery will close to the public as usual at 5:00 p.m. and invite visitors to re-enter at Constitution Avenue and 6th Street NW after 6:00 p.m. At this time, face masks and proof of vaccine will not be required; we will communicate with registrants in advance if there are any updates to this policy.

See nga.gov/nights for more details, registration, and the most up-to-date information on performers, offerings, and safety measures. Learn about our COVID safety measures.

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Celebrating Maryland Day at Free State Friday, March 25th!

By Prince Of Petworth


501 G Street, NW (below Bantam King)

From an email:

“It’s a celebration of the Free State of Maryland Friday, March 25th! Our team will be shaking up Maryland-themed cocktails and our taps will be taken over by Maryland breweries all night long. These names aren’t the usual suspects, we’ve curated a list of favorites from small, but mighty, breweries all over Maryland including: (more…)

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