THE CAPITOL HILL YARD SALE EXTRAVAGANZA IS HERE AND IT’S MAGNIFICENT! Friends, I’ve been literally overwhelmed with your enthusiasm and requests to be part of this incredible effort. Special thanks to neighbor Stacee for being the inspiration for this map, and WOW! Are you in for a treat! We have ONE HUNDRED HOUSES all over the Hill, from 2nd to 18th Streets and from K Street SE to K Street NE! Expect clothing for men, women and children, vintage finds, shoes, books, furniture, toys, crafts, and so much more! There are a couple of moving sales! There are lemonade stands– one of them is a kid’s first! Take a look at the map and plan out your route. I strongly recommend you plan out your route on desktop and then use the mobile app to guide you from place to place. ENJOY!!!!
I don’t need to remind you that tomorrow is the Pride Parade and the World Pride Music Festival, but just in case, here is the info you need.
Need something a little more low-key to celebrate Pride? How about an author talk on how to navigate the world of writing and publishing as an LGBTQ+ author? Little District has your back. Sign up here.
And at our beloved as you are., dance Pride night away at a Ke$ha Dance Party, starting at 10 p.m. More info here.
Or you can check out Henceforth’s rooftop and catch some H Street Thirft action from 4-9 p.m. More info here.
On June 8th and in conjunction with World Pride, Mr. Henry’s will hold a special Sunday brunch and present Drag Through the Decades: Celebrating 50 Years of Pride in DC, featuring legendary entertainers who have made a mark on the city’s drag scene, both past and present. The two brunch seatings will take place at 11:30 am and 1:30 pm. For menus, more info and brunch tickets, click here.
Twelfth Night is now at the Folger Shakespeare Library. The beloved play about twins, mistaken identity, a shipwreck and happy endings is a zany, sexy romp with lots of singing, additional gender swaps, lots of yellow stockings and the feel of a European disco throughout. For tickets and other events at the Folger, click here.
Need to stock up on your #Pride supplies? Our friends at Relume got you. This is not an ad: we just love them! By the way, if you’ve ever wanted to tuft your own rug (no, that’s not an euphemism), they have a workshop you should check out this Tuesday. Click here.
Maketto has weekly bake sales that have a delicious array of pastries available from 9 a.m. until they sell out. Every week there is a different menu, so get on it. More info 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.
The Arboretum will be open until 8 p.m. starting June 1! Plan accordingly!
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.
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.
It’s Parade Season at the Marine Barracks and you can reserve tickets to all upcoming shows through August 22. Click here and book your seats.
OFF-HILL
This weekend, 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.
National Landing has jazz every Thursday afternoon starting at 4:30 p.m. in a series called Jazz@Met. Click here for more info and a performer line-up.
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
A Dolce Vita soirée at the Stacks? Yes please! Enjoy lawn games, Aperol Spritzes and more! More information here.
The next Queer Art Salon is being held at the DC Commission for the Arts and Humanities from June 13 to August 1, with an opening reception at the Arts and Humanities Gallery, 200 I Street SE. There will also be an opening performance party at Dupont Underground later that day. For more information and to get tickets, click here.
June 14 is Flag Day and around here we celebrate it as DC Flag Day. From our friends at Neighbors United for DC Statehood: “Post photos on social media with #DCStatehood #DCFlagDay #FlagDay or email to unitedforstatehood@gmail.com & we will post for you!”
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.
Are you a pivoting parent? If you’ve been personally affected by this administration’s reckless treatment of federal workers, perhaps you need to pivot, especially if you have children. Pivoting Parents has been holding workshops around DC to give you ideas, networking opportunities and options. On June 17, they will hold a workshop with Lovevery’s CEO, Jessica Rolph, at the Edlavitch DCJCC. More information here and give them a follow on IG!
I will be teaching a Tarot for Beginners class at Relume on June 20! Do you have a tarot deck lying around but aren’t quite sure how to go about doing a reading for yourself? Take my intro class and learn how to establish a tarot practice to center yourself! Sign up here.
On June 21, celebrate Gays and Graves at Congressional Cemetery! This celebration features tours of notable LGBTQ+ residents of the cemetery, workshops on queer history, as well as a vendor market and more. Learn more here and sign up!
Celebrate Juneteenth at the Library of Congress on June 21. This year, the celebrations will focus on African American quilting traditions. More info and tickets here. You need a day pass to enter the Library of Congress.
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!
The Embassy Chef Challenge is taking place on July 10 at the Andrew W. Mellon auditorium on Constitution Avenue NW. This is your chance to delight your tastebuds with a friendly competition from embassies around the District. It’s an incredible and delicious event and you can get your tickets here.
It’s not till the end of the summer, but the Dog Days of Summer at RFK on August 26 is a great chance to learn more about pet services, products and emergency services in the District. Click here for more info as the event draws near.
On August 28-30, the DC Jazz Festival lights up the Wharf. Plan ahead and get your tickets here.