We’ve made on our hands and knees to something that looks like a weekend– or maybe just the end of our wits? No matter. There are flowers in bloom and few mosquitoes and there is joy and love to be found.
A very special shoutout to all the mothers, (s)mother(er)s, mother figures, alma maters, mamacitas, pet mommies and spicy mamas out there. Don’t forget to take time for yourself and have brunch somewhere lovely (yes, home counts).
First things first: Do you love our local restaurants? I know you have a favorite or ten, so make sure you take a break from cooking and patronize the ones you love best, so they can keep going. These times are tough and every little bit helps.
The Capitol Hill Restoration Society is holding their annual House and Garden Tour THIS WEEKEND, May 10 and 11. This is a great chance to peek into some gorgeous Hill homes and gardens and meet neighbors. Learn more and get your tickets here.
If it’s the Second Saturday of the month, you know Capitol Hill Books is hosting their monthly wine and cheese plus discount extravaganza. Second Saturday goes from 5-7:30 p.m. and the 10% discount in-store goes through 8 p.m.
Don’t forget the Library of Congress has Live! at the Library events every Thursday from 5-8 p.m. Enjoy something different each week against an incredible and historic background. You must have a pass to enter but all events are free. More info and RSVP here.
So many yoga classes are really expensive, which is why you gotta take advantage of the freebies. District Flow Yoga has a free Vinyasa class at Eastern Market Metro Park. Bring your own mat, towel and water (and hand sanitizer?) and enjoy 60 minutes of yoga. More info here.
The Saturday Rail Market at Union Station is happening this Saturday and future Saturdays, so put it on the calendar. Enjoy vintage finds and all sorts of different vendors. More information here.
Twelfth Night starts at the Folger this Tuesday, May 13. The beloved play about twins, mistaken identity, a shipwreck and happy endings is a fun one for the whole family (unless you’re four years old and under). For tickets and other events at the Folger, click here.
Love book talks? Then you need to check out East City Books’ events! On Wednesday, May 14, they will host a hybrid event with Alanna Bennet, author of The Education of Kia Greer, her debut novel. For more information, tickets, tickets with book and more, click here.
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.
In case you missed this volunteer opportunity, you can show up again at Stanton Park this Saturday, 10 am, and work with Revive Stanton Park!
Ongoing: Our friends at Washington Gardener Magazine have a great article on where to go see azaleas around the area. Stay local or explore a new garden!
Sponsored: We were approached to tell you, our readers, about this beautiful house on 7th Street NE, right off H Street NE. Check out this reel about the house and check out the open house on Saturday, May 10, 1-3 pm!
Are you an absolute couch potato on weekends? My people! Here are a fun couple of links to enjoy in your pajamas:
ALL (and I do mean all) the outfits from the Met Gala on Monday.
This very cute artistic personality test from Adobe.
Listen to this absolutely beautiful album by Sabrina Song on Spotify.
OFF-HILL
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 on May 10, 2025. Click here for more information and a list of participating artists. There’s an afterparty too!
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.
PLAN AHEAD
World Pride is still ON, despite *gestures at everything* and YOU are invited! From May 17 through June 8, 2025, support, celebrate, enjoy and PARTY! Check out their website HERE for more information and to register for specific events.
Join Hill Family Biking for their Tiny Streets Ride on May 17. Get to know some of the adorable one-block streets that dot our neighborhood. Then, after the ride, join the gang for free ice cream! More info and RSVP here.
The Library of Congress has wonderful family events and “Musical Families” is no different. On May 17, learn and enjoy instrument families through story time, a historical instruments tour and more. Get your day passes and RSVP here.
Do you know where Woodridge is? It’s a small neighborhood northeast of us and on May 17, you can learn more about it and celebrate its rich history with the DC History Center. More info and tickets here.
On May 18, Duende Camarón is coming to the Hill Center, as part of the American Roots Concert Series. For more information and tickets, click here.
Are you wondering about the current state (or the future) of journalism in the United States? Then attend a panel on this very subject hosted by Humanities DC on May 19. For more info and tickets, click here.
Ever wonder how the DC Armory came to be? It was actually quite a struggle and the subject of an Overbeck lecture at the Hill Center on May 19. Click here for tickets.
Enjoy the beauty of Brazilian music and rhythms on May 20 at the Hill Center as Luciane Dom takes the stage for Global Sounds on the Hill. For more information and tickets, click here.
On May 26, celebrate local photography as Exposed DC celebrates local photography at MLK Library. For more information and to RSVP, click here. Proud to say that one of my images is included in this collection.
On May 31, enjoy an evening of choral singing and carousing as the Washington Men’s Camerata brings Seasons to life at Live! At 10th and G. For more information and tickets, click here.
Also that weekend (May 31-June 1), enjoy Jazz in the Heights at Sycamore and Oak, in partnership with Capital Bop. There will be incredible music as well as food tastings, art exhibits and more. This event is free but the organizers ask that you reserve your tickets here.
On Saturday, June 14 at 8 p.m., enjoy Since Sondheim, a Broadway revue by Congressional Chorus at Capital Turnaround. For more info and tickets, click here.
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!