News and Events

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Upcoming Events

14. Jun

2026 Beat Ya Feet Intensive Workshop

Beat Ya Feet Academy Intensive is a fast-paced, high-intensity training session designed for those who want to master the "Bounce" in record time. This isn’t a casual class—it’s a deep-dive immersion

01.00 PM - 04.00 PM
2026 Beat Ya Feet Intensive Workshop
14. Jun

Summer Dreams Block Party

04.00 PM - 09.00 PM
Summer Dreams Block Party
18. Jun

Courage Together

An Evening of Arts and Culture Honoring Refugees and Displaced People

05.00 PM - 08.00 PM
Courage Together
19. Jun

Juneteenth Jazz

05.00 PM - 07.00 PM
Juneteenth Jazz
20. Jun

Juneteenth Finale: Backyard Band Unplugged

04.00 PM - 08.00 PM
Juneteenth Finale: Backyard Band Unplugged
28. Jun

District Creates Festival

An All Local Maker Festival

11.00 AM - 06.00 PM
District Creates Festival
28. Jun

CHOCOLATE: A Motion-Poetry Homage to Black D.C.

03.00 PM - 06.00 PM
CHOCOLATE: A Motion-Poetry Homage to Black D.C.
12. Jul

Jazzy Sundays in Anacostia

12.00 AM - 12.00 AM
Jazzy Sundays in Anacostia

News

Jun 06, 2026

Make Music Day DC Returns June 21 with Free Performances Across the District

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Jun 01, 2026

DC’s Homegrown Electronic Music Festival Returns to RFK Festival Grounds

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May 23, 2026

Historic Anacostia Invites Businesses & Organizations to Join the DC250 Celebration

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May 22, 2026

Anacostia Shorts and Open Road Film Festival Announces 2026 Official Selections

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May 21, 2026

Smithsonian Opens Major New Exhibition Exploring America’s Founding Ideals

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Mar 26, 2026

Blossom Block Sound Sessions Hits the Bridge District

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Mar 16, 2026

Anacostia Arts & Economic Impact Awards to Celebrate Creative Leadership in Washington, D.C.

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Mar 16, 2026

Women Leaders in the Arts Gather in Washington for Landmark “Making Their Mark” Forum

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Mar 05, 2026

DC’s International Spy Museum Debuts Immersive Camouflage Exhibition

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Feb 22, 2026

Lunar New Year Festivals and Global Film Showcase Highlight DC’s Cultural Scene This Week

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Feb 19, 2026

Celebrating Black History Month: Honoring Kristina Noell

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Feb 16, 2026

Washington National Opera Splits from Kennedy Center, Signaling Major Shift in DC Arts Landscape

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Feb 12, 2026

J. Cole Makes Surprise Stop at Howard University During DMV Visit for The Fall-Off

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Feb 11, 2026

DC Arts & Culture Roundup: Major Performances, New Exhibitions and Community Celebrations This February

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Feb 07, 2026

Capital Art Book Fair Returns to Eastern Market; Exhibitor Applications Open for 2026

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Jan 31, 2026

This Week in DC Arts & Culture

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