“52 O Street’s exterior. Photo courtesy Mike O’Brien.”
From an email:
“Spend your Saturday afternoon at Washington DC’s largest art studio building. See the spaces and buy art directly from 50+ artists—painters, sculptors, printmakers, photographers, designers, galleries, and more. Admission is free and open to the public. (more…)
“Google map of all the embassies that are open this Saturday” by Nathaniel Rakich
From a press release:
“Travel the world through food, art, dance, fashion, music, innovations and manufactured goods at the coveted Around the World Embassy Tour on Saturday, May 4. This Saturday, non-European Union embassies will open their doors and guests can experience a variety of cultural activities, such as petting alpacas, playing with robots and learning indigenous dances.
55+ embassies will open their doors on Saturday, May 4 from 10 a.m to 4:30 p.m. EDT. (more…)
From an email:
“Mexico’s famous professional wresting troop, Lucha Libre, will be at Hook Hall Saturday May 4 for Cinco de Mayo weekend performances. (more…)
From an email:
“We’re thrilled to host the Make It Mount Pleasant! Spring Arts and Crafts Market on Sunday, April 28! The market will feature more than 50 local artists from Mount Pleasant and surrounding neighborhoods selling paintings, pottery, photography, fabric arts, jewelry, and other artisanal crafts. Here are the event details: (more…)
“Crispus Attucks Park: A History
April 25 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm
Crispus Attucks Park (1st Street and North Capitol and V St and U St, NW.)
Free, register here
Join Park community members in conversation of on the history of Crispus Attucks Park, how It came to be, and what it is today! Bring a blanket, (more…)
From a press release:
“Start your engines! Union Market District will be abuzz all year with the roar of excitement unique to F1 aficionados. For the first time in Washington, DC, multiple watch parties over several weeks will take place in one destination, hosted in partnership with Events DC and DC Motorsport Community (DCMC).
These experiences, designed for fans and newcomers alike, will continue through the end of the year, enlivening all corners of Union Market District with participation from numerous local businesses as venues.
Leading into Red Bull Showrun on Pennsylvania Avenue on April 20, legendary driver David Coulthard will make a pit stop at Union Market on Neal Place to help kick off the event weekend. This community event will take place on Friday, April 19, from 2pm to 7pm in front of The Market, which will transform into a vibrant fan fest, featuring a live appearance by Coulthard and opportunities to view an F1 race car up-close. (more…)
“Dear PoPville,
Hill Family Biking, a group of friends and neighbors that put on monthly family-friendly group bike rides on Capitol Hill started about a year ago and have had thousands of area residents join on rides.
To celebrate, we’re hosting an anniversary ride & block party on April 27th at 4pm and we’d love your help spreading the work about this big event that I’m coining “Open Streets Jr”
Below are some more details about the event (more…)
From a press release:
“Join chef Deuki Hong and journalist Matt Rodbard on an insider’s journey covering the exciting evolution of Korean food through stories of chefs and home cooks, as well as recipes that are shaping modern Korean cuisine, including sweet-spicy barbecue, creative rice and seafood dishes, flavor-bombed stews, and KPOP-fueled street food. In Koreatown, they explored the foods of Korean-American communities across the United States. Now with Koreaworld, they show how Korean cuisine today is nothing less than an international culinary revolution. (more…)
From an email:
“There are a total of 26 pit stops in DC and 100 pit stops all across the DMV.
Mark your calendars for Friday, May 17 and register now to secure your spot! Visit here for more information and to register.
The pit stops in Northwest DC are located in: (more…)
From Metrobar (640 Rhode Island Avenue, NE):
“Sat, April 6
12:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Coffee & Canvas Cherry Blossom Art Market
Join us at metrobar for a variety of local coffees and an art market presented by Artbae! Taste local roasts, shop from DMV artists, vendors, and exhibitors, and see our LIVE Cherry Blossom “Art in Bloom” sculpture repainting. Plus, enjoy our spring cocktails menu, seasonal brews, and tasty bites from onsite food trucks, with beats provided by DJ Nah FR.”