Tuesday, June 19, 2018

Free Improv Workshop on June 21

Do your friends always say you should have your own comedy show? Check out the Washington Improv Theater's free Improv for All workshop at Mt. Pleasant Library on Thursday, June 21 from 7-9 p.m.

 This is an excellent way to test the waters and jump off a career in entertainment. If you want to sign up for an eight-week course, are interested in the improv experience, or just looking to let loose, act silly, and have some fun this improv class is a perfect event for you.

 Mt. Pleasant Neighborhood Library
3160 16th St NW, Washington, District of Columbia 20010
Thursday, June 21 at 7-9 p.m.

 Full details can be found at https://witdc.org/learn/improv-for-all/.
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Monday, June 18, 2018

Free Outdoor Workout Boot Camp!

Come out and join in this Community Boot Camp Class July 7 from 9am to 10 am. Invite your friends we have exercises appropriate for all ages. Summer is right around the corner the time is now to take advantage of this season.


Register for this free event here.
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Free Tuesday Concerts All Year Long!

Take a much-needed break from your day and enjoy some music every Tuesday. The Church of the Epiphany in Downtown DC has a free year-round concert series "presenting a variety of live music and international sounds each Tuesday from 12:10 pm to 1:00 PM.
Upcoming Concerts include:

June 19
The Atlantic Reed Consort with Jeremy Filsell, piano, in a performance of Francis Poulenc’s rarely heard Sextet (1932) for piano, flute, oboe, clarinet, bassoon, and French horn.

June 26
Floyd’s Row, this British-American roots revival band returns to Epiphany’s series to explore music in their customary blend of early, folk, and classical idioms on an array of modern and period instruments.

Find the full list of performances here.

 The Church of the Epiphany is located at 1317 G Street SW (near Metro Center).
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Saturday, June 16, 2018

Juneteenth Celebration Festival

In the mood for a change of scenery? A taste of heritage? Take a day trip about an hour and a half from DC to Darlington, MD to experience the Juneteenth Celebration Festival. There will be dancing, singing, animals, storytelling, food vendors and more. Come join us in this celebration of a pivotal point in our history. This event will start on June 23, 10 a.m.-7 p.m. at 2424 Castleton Road, Darlington, MD. You can find a full schedule of events at http://www.hosannaschoolmuseum.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/Juneteenth-2018-Schedule-of-events.pdf.

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Friday, June 15, 2018

Nature Center and Planetarium

Next time you are in Rock Creek Park stop by the Nature Center and Planetarium to check out all the free activities and events they have planned throughout the week for adults and all ages. You can find a caledar of June events at https://www.nps.gov/rocr/planyourvisit/upload/FINAL-for-web-June-2018.pdf.
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Thursday, June 14, 2018

Cool Off at Spray Parks around DC!

After a cool spring, DC temperatures are on the rise. Escape the heat by cooling off at one of the spray parks found all around DC. DC Parks and Recreation says, "DPR Spray Parks are small outdoor parks equipped with kid-friendly fountains that are perfect for splashing around and escaping the summer heat. There is at least one spray park in every Ward of the District. All spray parks are open from 10am to 8pm daily through Labor Day, Monday, September 3, 2018."
Click "read more" below for all locations.
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Wednesday, June 13, 2018

Free Workouts All Over DC!

Get fit for free! Check out Active Life DC for free workouts all around DC. Some upcoming events include:
  • Free Yoga in Meridian Hill Park on Sunday, June 17, 2018-5:00 PM 
  • Zumba with Jordin's Paradise at Chinatown Park on Monday, June 18, 6:30-7:30 PM 
  • Yoga with Be Here Now Yoga* at Chinatown Park on Sunday, June 25, 6:30-7:30 PM
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Tuesday, June 12, 2018

Take a Walking Tour of Historic Black Georgetown!

Do you know why there are so many black churches in Georgetown? At one time, Georgetown was home to over 1,000 African-American families! You can take a free, self-guided walking tour of Black Georgetown using a guide from National Park Service.

 Listen to a radio program talking about the history of Black Georgetown below.


Click "read more" for the full guide.
Click "read more" for a full guide for the walking tour.

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Monday, June 11, 2018

Free Chess Club

Escape the heat playing chess in the Francis A. Gregory Neighborhood Library at 3660 Alabama Avenue SE on Sundays starting July 1 at 1:45pm to 4:45pm and every other Sunday after that for the bi-weekly chess tournament. Find more detail at https://www.dclibrary.org/node/60741.

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Sunday, June 10, 2018

Smithsonian Museums Are Free Every Day


Photo description: View of the Smithsonian Castle.
One great thing about living in DC is that it is home to the Smithsonian and entrance to all Smithsonian museums is completely free! This includes the National Museum of Natural History, the Anacostia Museum, and many more. The National Zoo is also part of the Smithsonian and is also free!

 We will be doing a series of posts on visiting Smithsonian museums over the next few weeks. In the meantime, you can visit https://www.si.edu/museums for information on all the different museums.
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Friday, June 8, 2018

SummerSet DC Lunchtime Music Series on the National Mall

Catch a free concert on the National Mall every Thursday right in front of the Air and Space Museum at 7th Street and Jefferson Street SW (three blocks from L'Enfant Plaza on the Orange, Silver, Blue, Yellow, and Green lines).
May 10: Flo Anito | Seth Kibel | Chaseedaw Giles | Brave Like Us (RSVP)May 17: Sara Curtin | Ross & Nikhil | Malik Davage *CANCELLED
May 24: Sara Ghebremichael | Smoke-D | Gramophonic (RSVP) May 31: Nasim Sideeq | Tom Kitchen & Friends | Ryan Collins *CANCELLED
June 7: Meredith Eib | Elena Lacayo | JusPaul (RSVP)

 * Artists and schedule subject to change.

 "Presented by the DC Commission on the Arts and Humanities in partnership with Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority, the Office of Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton and the National Park Service. The series brings free musical performances by area musicians to the National Mall each Thursday, May 10 - June 7, 2018 from 12 - 2 pm. SummerSet DC provides a unique opportunity to showcase our region’s variety of musical talent."
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Thursday, June 7, 2018

Hike in Rock Creek Park!

Did you know that almost 20% of DC is made up of parks? That includes 1,740-acre Rock Creek Park, which is the third oldest National Park in the country. Rock Creek Park is home to many beautiful hiking trails (over 32 miles of trails!) where you can enjoy nature without ever leaving DC or paying a penny.


Three suggested hikes are:
  • "Rapids Bridge Hike" – t2-mile hike that parallels the scenic whitewater section of Rock Creek.
  • The "Milkhouse Ford Hike" – 1.75-mile hike that heads past Fort DeRussy, dating from the Civil War.
  • The "Rock Creek Ramble" – 3.1-mile hike that parallels the whitewater section of the creek.
You can find more information, including maps, at https://www.nps.gov/rocr/planyourvisit/brochures.htm. You can also visit the Rock Creek Park Nature Center & Planetarium at 5200 Glover Road NW 20015 to pick up a map.
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Wednesday, June 6, 2018

Free Jazz Concerts Every Summer Friday

This summer, you can enjoy a free jazz concert every Friday from 5:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at the National Gallery Sculpture Garden. The first concert is Friday, May 18, and there will be a concert every Friday, unless there is rain that day, until August 24. This is a great event for the whole family! Bring a picnic and a blanket so you can get comfortable. We suggest getting to the Sculpture Garden before 5:00 to make sure you get a good spot.


Photo description: Washingtonians dipping their feet in the Sculpture Garden pond while enjoying a free jazz concert.
Click "read more" below for the full schedule.

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