Festival

From an email:

“The National Science Foundation will be one of a few groups and a lot of amateur astronomers who gather by the Washington Monument for the 7th annual Astronomy Festival on the Mall. At the NSF booth alone, we plan to have some great resource materials and a few different kinds of telescopes. It is always a good time, and folks love the evening-centric affair, where they get the opportunity to explore the skies with a plethora of telescopes and experts (6-11 p.m. although it often starts as people see us setting up around 4:30 p.m.!).”

• Day/night close-up views of the Sun, Moon, Jupiter, Saturn and Mars with optical and radio telescopes

• Planetarium shows under a 25-foot dome

• Interactive hands-on activities presented by NASA and other science and educational organizations

• Astronomical image exhibits

Admission is free.

Organized by Dr. Donald Lubowich Coordinator of Astronomy Outreach Hofstra University

For more information, visit hofstra.edu/dcstars

When
Friday, June 10, 2016 from 6:00 PM to 11:00 PM
Where
Washington – National Mall 15th Street NW and Constitution Ave, Washington, DC

Photo by PoPville flickr user Elvert Barnes

From MPD:

“On Saturday, June 11, 2016, the Capital Pride Alliance will be hosting the Capital Pride Parade in the District of Columbia. In conjunction with this event, there will be several street closures that motorists should take into consideration.

Street Closures and Assembly Area

The Capital Pride Parade will stage at the following locations. The roads mentioned will be closed from 1:00 pm to 7:30 pm.

23rd St NW between N St and Q St,
22nd St NW between N St and Q St,
N St NW between 21st St and 23rd St,
Newport St between 21st St and 22nd St,
St NW between 21st St and 22nd St,
Q St NW between 23rd St and Massachusetts Ave NW

Parade Route (more…)

Photo by PoPville flickr user Miki J.

“Dear PoPville,

There’s some awesome stuff happening at the National Arboretum this weekend in celebration of World Bonsai Day. Many people might not know this, but the National Bonsai & Penjing Museum at the Arboretum has one of the best collections of bonsai anywhere in the world (outside of Japan).

There will be workshops, good food and vendors selling bonsai. Looks like the weather might start to clear up on Saturday and Sunday looks to be beautiful.

More info here.

I’ll be there as well – exhibiting photos from my new book, STEPHEN VOSS: CREATING PORTRAITS OF BONSAI, that I’ve been working on for the past year and a half. I’ll have copies of the book to sign as well, fresh from the printer.”

Chinese Elm, Training date unknown | Stephen Voss

From a press release:

“Events DC presents a Cultural Tourism DC signature event, Passport DC—a month-long celebration in May comprising international programs and events around Washington, DC.  Visitors and residents have the opportunity to travel around the world without ever leaving the city. Last year, tours of nearly 70 embassies and hundreds of international cultural activities, including street festivals, performances and exhibitions, entertained and educated visitors as they took part in the festivities.

“Passport DC is a profound way for people to learn by experience. It provides a uniquely DC opportunity for people to uncover the similarities among nations across the globe and compare their art, dance, music, textiles, food and so much more.  It showcases a fascinating array of customs from around the globe,” said Cultural Tourism DC Executive Director Steve Shulman.

The National Cathedral Flower Mart

Friday, May 6 and Saturday, May 7, 2016

10 am to 5 pm

www.AllHallowsGuild.org/Flower-Mart

Each spring, gardening and flower aficionados throughout the mid-Atlantic flock to Flower Mart to see the Exhibit, which features floral creations from more than 20 embassies. This year Flower Mart will include numerous vendors of artisanal gifts, festival foods, international musical and dance performances, children’s rides, and Cathedral and garden tours.

Events DC presents Around the World Embassy Tour

Saturday, May 7, 2016

10 am to 4 pm

www.CulturalTourismDC.org (more…)