It’s this weekend and you’re invited! The Great Ward 6 Spring Clean happens across our ward this Saturday, April 5, starting at 10 am. Join groups or create your own and beautify your neck of the woods. More information here. Make sure you RSVP!!
Do you love books, paper, artists, bookmakers, zines and all the things that have to do with expression and the written word? Then you can’t miss East City Art’s Capitat Art Book Fair. The book fair will take place at Eastern Market’s North Hall on Saturday, April 5 (10 a.m.- 6 p.m.) and Sunday, April 6 (10 a.m.- 4p.m.). For more information and a list of artists, click here.
Did you know the Pie Shop on H Street is celebrating 15 years of providing us with pie deliciousness? It’s true! Help them celebrate by getting yourself one of their delicious sweet offerings or copy me and make it a quiche (or savory pie) night! Order here.
Union Station is holding their first annual Spring Fling on Sunday, April 6, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. The pop-up bar will be buzzing and boozing, and you’ll be able to learn how to make flower arrangements, fold origami cranes, check out a vintage market and more! For more information, click here.
The first Pups in the Park happens this Sunday, April 6. Get your tickets here.
Barracks Row Main Street has an ongoing dance/fitness class you can join for free on select days of the week. The next class is Saturday, April 6. Learn more here and RSVP.
Two Girls Trivia runs a quiz every Wednesday at Union Pub! Give them a follow on Instagram so you’re apprised of their future events.
Love whiskey but hate stepping out of the house? Then Chat’s on Barracks Row has the event for you: Whiskey Wednesdays are educational and virtual! Click this link and catch the fun Wednesdays at 7 p.m. and make sure to subscribe!
Got 14 friends (say, an elementary school class) and a desire to explore the Anacostia by boat? Why not schedule a boat tour with Anacostia Riverkeeper? Click here for more details.
The Stage at Union Station brings world-class music to the beautiful main hall for an unforgettable sound experience. This week, catch performances on April 10 and 11. Click here for a full list.
OFF-HILL
The inaugural lecture in the Sam Gilliam Lecture Series at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg Center (you know, the old Newseum building) kicks off April 9 with art and cultural historian Sarah Lewis. Find out more about this exciting series and RSVP here.
Don’t forget! The Anacostia Community Museum is open daily, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and they always have something fun going on! Learn more here.
Looking for a fun and different lunch? I was recently invited to try the revamped menu at Mecha Noodle Bar in Union Market and it was really delicious. Their ramen and pho are tasty and highly customizable, but I have not been able to stop thinking about their spareribs. They are dainty but pack a punch and the meat is fall-off-the-bone good.
Are you into golf and want to develop your skills? Join the Red League at East Potomac Golf Course. More details and pricing here.
Did you know April is Second Chance month? The Mayor’s Office on Returning Citizen Affairs is doing a special event with several authors who also happen to be returning citizens on Thursday, April 10 at the Lamond-Riggs Library. More info and RSVP here.
PLAN AHEAD
Celebrate Earth Month at our local Safeway in Hill East on April 12 noon- 4p.m. There will be live music by Bravenoise, product tastings, raffles, giveaways and more. Click here for more information.
The Day of Play at RFK is happening Wednesday, April 16. Have fun during Spring Break with this community-building field day. All minors need an adult to accompany them. Learn more and get your free tickets here.
Celebrate National Poetry Month at the Library of Congress with Poet Laureate Ada Limón. She will give a lecture commemorating the end of her tenure as Poet Lauerate and there will be a book signing. This event is free but you need day passes to attend. Click here to get them.
Celebrate William Shakespeare’s birthday at the Folger on April 19– for the first time in six years!! Learn swordplay, make your own Elizabethan ruff, have some cake and enjoy! For more information, click here.
Want to volunteer for the Day of Play? Click here and fill out the volunteer form.
Want to be a tourist in our neighborhood? Barracks Row Main Street has a monthly walking tour on Saturdays, 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Sign up here.
This year more than ever we need to celebrate DC Emancipation Day. Click here for a whole portal of information and activities.
Have documents to shred? DPW will be holding their next document shredding, electronics recycling and hazardous waste disposal event on April 19. Click here to find out more and to RSVP.
April is Deaf and Hard of Hearing History month and the city has several interesting events planned. A Jubilee focused on accessibility and multimodal education on April 30? Check! A movie with open captions on April 24? Check! To learn more about the Mayor’s Office of Deaf, Deaf Blind and Hard of Hearing (citizens?), click here.
The United States National Arboretum is holding their annual plant sale on Saturday, April 26. This is a great opportunity to score great plants, especially native ones. For more information and to support the Arboretum by joining FONA, click here.
Hey there, hep cats! Do you love knowing about the newest restaurants before they are open? Then Mess Hall’s New Kitchens on the Block event is for you! On April 26, taste new bites and new libations from new kitchens! Featuring new concepts from industry pros like Kevin Tien and Victor Albisu among others, this is a can’t-miss event. Get your tickets here.
Also on April 26, join Hill Family Biking from 4-6:30 p.m. to celebrate their 2nd Birthday! The ride will celebrate the new protected bike lanes on Florida Ave NE and honor Dave Salovesh, a DC bike advocate who passed six years ago after being struck by a driver on Florida Ave. The ride starts at 12th Street NE and K St NE and ends at Lincoln Park with FREE pizza, cupcakes, face painting, Nolan the Magician, and more! Come celebrate biking, community, and safety with us!
By the way, the Because They Are Funny Comedy Festival will be back at the Wharf in October, but if you think you’re a funny person, you should enter the Breakout Comedian of the Year contest! Submissions are now open for this career-launching opportunity for up-and-coming stand-ups. The winner takes home $10,000 and a shot at Hollywood talent representation. Want to enter? Are you….
- 21+ and a U.S. resident who identifies as African, Latino, Indigenous American, Asian American, or Pacific Islander.
- Submit a 4-5 minute stand-up routine via YouTube or Vimeo.
- Deadline: May 31, 2025
Good luck! Click here to find out more and to apply.
Oh Lawd, they running! The Chihuahuas, that is! The annual Running of the Chihuahuas is coming to the Wharf again on Saturday, May 3. More info to come, but check The Wharf’s page for all the fun here. This is going to be a crazy weekend, because it’s also Derby Day. Whoo!
CHAWbaret is happening May 2 and 3. This evening of songs and FUNdraiser for CHAW is an annual tradition. Learn more and get your tickets here.
Okay, this is not even in DC but it’s too cool not to share: Gateway Community Development Corporation has their annual open studios tour this coming May 10, 2025. Click here for more information and a list of participating artists. There’s an afterparty too!
BIG AND TRUE! Open Streets is finally coming to Capitol Hill! The event, which prioritizes people and fun over cars, will take place on Saturday, June 28, 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. The event will close a one-mile stretch of Hill roads: from North Carolina Avenue SE at 6th Street to 11th Street SE, through two blocks of East Capitol Street SE and finally continuing on Massachusetts Avenue SE, stopping at 17th Street SE. Learn more here and mark your calendar!