I hope you’ve had a good week so far. Today is always a tough day for us all–– especially if we lived through the day twenty-four years ago. I wish you peace and healing from this little corner of the internet.
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DON’T FORGET: Every night at SEVEN p.m. (note the time change going forward!!), make noise and get to know your neighbors. More info here.
HAUL-O-WEEN YARD SALE– SAVE THE DATE, OCTOBER 25: Did you absolutely LOVE our first-ever Capitol Hill Yard Sale back in June? Or perhaps you were bummed that you couldn’t participate? Well, then REJOICE because we are back! Mark your calendar for Saturday, October 25! Want to be part of the fun? Fill out our Google form HERE.
NEED YOUR DONATIONS: The Ward 6 Health Day is happening on October 25 and you can help make it a success with your donations. Lazarus is seeking new and gently used books and new and gently used Halloween costumes. Drop off your donations at The Roost and at the Miracle Theater! Have questions or want to donate loads of money? Yay! Send an email to allison@wearlazarus.org
SIGN UP: On October 25, a beloved Hill event and fundraiser returns: A Literary Feast is back! This dinner party fundraiser for the Capitol Hill Community Foundation happens all over the Hill and registration is open now through that excellent point in time when all the tickets sell out. Learn more about the dinner parties HERE and register HERE.
Do you live in SMD 7D06 and are looking for a way to make a difference in your community? The commissioner post for this single member district will soon be vacant. Learn more about the office of the ANC here and throw your hat in the ring!
HILL-BOUND OR BUST
DC’s take on the Montréal Nuit Blanche is called Art All Night and this year it’ll happen all over the District THIS FRIDAY, September 12. Click here to learn more and plan your evening around Eastern Market Main Street, Barracks Row Main Street, H Street and UNION STATION activations– new this year! By the way, the Royal Sonesta close to Union Station will also have artist Lea Barcus making whimsical miniature castles, 7-10 p.m.
Radici is hosting a themed tasting called A Very Veneto Venerdì tomorrow. Tickets are going SUPER FAST but there are still some available. Click here to snag them.
There will be tons of art on sale all across Capitol Hill on September 13 and 14 thanks to the Capitol Hill ART WALK. Click this link to learn more about it and for a full list of the artists’ full names and addresses. Enjoy a weekend of exploration and learning more about your new favorite local artists.
And while you’re out and about, stop by the monthly Friends of the Southeast Library book sale, starting at 10 a.m. through 3 p.m. at the Northeast Neighborhood Library.
Refine your knife skills at the Hill Center this coming September 15. Learn more and sign up here.
Do you love writer Nikki Payne? (Yes!) Do you want to her her talking about her latest book, “The Princess and the P.I.”? either at Easty City Books or from the comfort of your own living room? (YES!)
Then you need to click here and add it to your calendar for Monday, September 15.
Want to explore our beautiful Anacostia River by boat with Anacostia Riverkeeper? Schedule a private boat tour here!
Yoga classes can be pricy, 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.
Want to dance your way to fitness? Freestyle Dan’s Fit comes to Barracks Row on Wednesdays, Saturdays and Sundays to get your rear in gear. Check it out 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. But, just so you know, it looks as though Union Station won’t be allowing minors into the station, so perhaps skip this one and support the vendors elsewhere.
This dismal geopolitical climate calls for Antigone, one of the plays my jaded 17-year old self became obsessed with in high school. Everything is terrible, there is not enough honor or compassion and everyone dies! Good thing Songs of the Goat at the Atlas is. starting a run of the play. Read more about it over at DC Theater Arts and buy tickets here.
Dodi and Diana kicks off the 25-26 season at Mosaic Theater Company. If you’ve never seen the vibrant, forward-thinking and fearless plays that Mosaic chooses season after season, you are seriously missing out. Some of the best theater in DC is right on H Street. Learn more here.
And at the far end of the Hill, enjoy the RFK Flea Market every Saturday, weather permitting, starting at 7 a.m. and wrapping up at 3 p.m. For more info, click here.
DPR’s last movie night of the season will happen at Potomac Gardens on September 13 starting at 5 p.m. These movie showings are free but weather-dependent. More info here.
OFF-HILL
Some people may think that all DC is good for is crime. The rest of us know it’s a vibrant, colorful city filled with history and fun. One of the signature fun events of the early fall is Events DC’s Walking Town! Walk and learn from tour guides all about this incredible city and the nation’s history. Click here to submit a tour or volunteeer. Walking Town goes from September 13-20, 2025 and is *~F R E E~* so click here to sign up for this year’s tours!
There is a concert at the Arboretum happening tomorrow, September 5! Learn more and purchase your tickets here.
The Lockheed Martin IMAX Theater at the Smithsonian Air and Space Museum IS BACK BABY!!!! Catch a movie or catch a nerdy documentary– we don’t judge how you get your jollies. Learn more and get your tickets here.
The newest destination with a potentially confusing name that has the activations you want is the Bridge District (as opposed to District Bridges, which is in Northwest). Come hang out near Anacostia Park and enjoy a Farmers’ Market, yoga, a pickleball clinic and so much more. PLUS! They have an outdoor movie series! Click here to learn more about it.
And over at Art Place at Fort Totten, explore their children’s festival series on September 13. Click here for more info and to RSVP.
Are you 50 or over? Then join the District’s Senior Games! From September to November, enjoy getting competitive across the District and in several different sports! Click here for more information.
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.
The Stacks has Dance and Sip every third Thursday. Get your dance on and your sip on if you need it so you can get your dance on. You know how that goes. More info and RSVP here.
PLAN AHEAD
Take in the sights around the Hill and be part of a fun Bar Crawl, organized by our friends at Union Pub, The Eastern and Barrel! The Crawl will take place every Saturday and Sunday throughout the summer, with brunch seatings at Barrel starting at 11 a.m. After brunch, explore the Hill and visit The Eastern and Union Pub at your own pace! For more info and to get your tickets, click here.
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.
At Congressional Cemetery, there is a new take on Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein. Mary Shelley’s Monsters will take place inside the chapel, starting September 18 and running through October 12, 2025. Tickets here.
The Anacostia Community Museum will celebrate its 58th birthday with their annual event, A Night at the Museum, a special after-hours gala, 7-10 p.m. Learn more and RSVP here.
I’m back at Relume for another Intro to Tarot Reading workshop on September 19! Bring a deck and let’s have fun! Sign up here.
On September 19, Back to the Yards brings the fun and nostalgia of the 80s to Yards Park. Enjoy a dance party, arcade games, break dancers, neon throughout, face painting and so much more! Click here for more info and to RSVP.
On September 22, go to the Hill Center for their Global Sounds on the Hill concert series, with Colombian singer Nidia Góngora. Learn more about this incredible artist and buy your tickets here.
On September 27, ride out to Kingman Island with Hill Family Biking! Depart from Stanton Park, bring a picnic, have a great time! More info and RSVP here.
On September 28, celebrate DC Family BikeFest at Alethia Tanner Park from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. More info here.
Oktoberfest at the Wharf is happening Oktober 4 and OMG GUESS WHAT THEY HAVE THE WIENER 500 DACHSHUND DASH AND IT’S GOING TO BE EPIC AND YOU CAN SIGN YOUR DACHSIE UP HERE. (Squee!)
The Because They’re Funny Comedy Festival is coming to DC October 10-12. Tickets are on sale NOW!
Snallygaster is back on October 11. Get your tickets here.
And the Dead Man’s Run 5k at Congressional Cemetery is happening October 12 but you should register now. You know the early bird gets the discount! Register here.
Looking for a killer party on Halloween? Then check out Nightmare in Navy Yard on October 31! It promises to be so good, it’s spooky! Click here for info and tickets.