“Went back to high school in the DMV for a day and joined the marching band at @BallouDC Thank you @MayorBowser, see you on Juneteenth in DC for @sitw #SITWfest http://somethinginthewater.com” via Pharrell Williams

From a press release:

“Visionary recording artist, producer, songwriter, philanthropist, fashion designer, and entrepreneur, Pharrell Williams announced that his SOMETHING IN THE WATER FESTIVAL will return this year! Produced by Redrock Entertainment and Live Nation, the festival will take place in Washington, DC on Juneteenth weekend (June 17 – 19). SITW will celebrate art, culture and music with performances by 6LACK, Adekunle Gold, Ashanti & Ja Rule,Ashe, Baby Tate, Baird, BIA, Blxst, Calvin Harris, Chloe x Halle, Dave Matthews Band, Davido, Denzel Curry, DJ Domo, Dominic Fike, Dreamer Isioma, Duckwrth, EARTHGANG, Emotional Oranges, ericdoa, Gracie Abrams, Hope Tala, Jean Dawson, Jeremy Zucker, JID, Jon Batiste, Lakeyah, Lil Baby, Lil Uzi Vert, Lucky Daye, Mariìa Isabel, Mariah the Scientist, Moneybagg Yo, Montell Fish, Ogi, Omar Apollo, Ozuna, Paris Texas, Pharrell & Phriends, Pusha T, Q, Quinn XCII, Rae Sremmurd, Raveena, Rei Ami, Roddy Ricch, ROLE MODEL, Run The Jewels, Saba, Sabrina Claudio, Skepta, Skiifall, Skillibeng, slowthai, Snoh Aalegra, Syd, Teyana Taylor, Thundercat, T.I., Tierra Whack, Tobe Nwigwe, Tokischa, Tyler, The Creator, Usher, YVNGXCHRIS with more artists to be announced soon! The festival will also feature Go-Go musicians including Backyard Band, Rare Essence and Sound of the City. This year the festivities will be expanded to three stages, situated in the heart of our nation’s capital, directly on Independence Avenue and its adjacent streets.

Three day passes will go on sale to the general public beginning Saturday, April 30th at 10am (more…)


“Takoma Park Street Festival
Sunday, October 2nd, 2022, 10:00 am – 5:00 pm

The popular Takoma Park Street Festival returns for its 41st year of music, vendors, food and fun in Takoma Park. This year’s festival takes place on Sunday, October 2, 2022 from 10:00 am-5:00 pm on Carroll Avenue in Takoma Park, MD to Carroll Street, NW in Takoma, DC. (more…)


From an email:

“Hi-Lawn, the expansive rooftop bar above Union Market, is collaborating with beloved (and now shuttered) Fado Irish Pub on one of DC’s largest St. Patrick’s Day celebrations, from March 2-19. Fadó’s DC and Annapolis, MD locations sadly shuttered in 2020 and 2021, when the pandemic prevented a proper farewell, so Hi-Lawn is giving them the ultimate Irish Goodbye, with two weeks of festivities, including Irish dancers, bagpipers, live music, Irish food and drink specials, rugby viewing & more. (more…)



Photo by Andrew Pasko-Reader

From MPD:

“On Tuesday, October 26, 2021, the High Heel Race will take place in the District of Columbia. In conjunction with this event, there will be parking restrictions and street closures that motorists should take into consideration:

The following streets will be posted as Emergency No Parking on Tuesday, October 26, 2021 from 2:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m.: (more…)



800 block of Upshur Street, NW

From Celebrate Petworth:

September 25, 2021 // 11am-5pm

on the 800 block of Upshur Street NW

Celebrate Petworth is a free neighborhood festival organized by and for the residents of Petworth–celebrating the creativity, diversity, culture, and people of Petworth and its surrounding neighborhoods.”

Check out the full schedule here.

Road closures: (more…)



Photo by Phil

2021 H Street Festival
SATURDAY AT 12 PM – 7 PM

Spanning 11 blocks of H Street NE and featuring multiple staging areas and more than 150 businesses, restaurants, community organizations and vendors. Come down to enjoy great food, drinks, music, contests, kids’ activities and more!”

From MPD:

“On Saturday, September 18, 2021, the H Street Festival, will take place in the District of the Columbia. In conjunction with this event, there will be extensive street closures that motorists should take into consideration:

The following streets will be posted as Emergency No Parking on Saturday, September 18, 2021, from approximately 4:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m.: (more…)


From a press release:

“Organizers of the National Cannabis Festival are pleased to announce the return of the largest ticketed cannabis event on the east coast to RFK Festival Grounds in Washington, DC on Saturday, August 28, 2021. The festival’s music lineup includes performances by Method Man & Redman, Young M.A, Backyard Band, Antibalas, The Archives, DJ Farrah Flosscet, and Lee, Blackwood & Graham.

COVID-19 SAFETY (more…)



Photo by Tim Brown

From the National Park Service:

“It’s almost peak bloom at Kenilworth Aquatic Gardens! The National Park Service invites you to join us online to celebrate the blooming of the lotus and water lilies at the 2021 Virtual Lotus and Water Lily Festival. The online festivities officially kick off on July 8 and feature videos, activities and interactive events through the end of the month. Online events can be found on the Kenilworth Aquatic Gardens Facebook, and the Lotus and Water Lily Festival website.

Online events and activities will include: (more…)



photo via 17th St Pride Block Party!

From an email:

17th STREET PRIDE SIDEWALK PARTY
Come out and enjoy all the amenities and space 17th St. has to offer. Picnic, hangout, socialize, dance, eat, drink, and shop. Restaurants and bars will be offering specials and parking will be cleared for extra space and seating.

12PM – 5PM on 17th St. from R to P St NW (more…)


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