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Upcoming Events

04. Jun

THE INVISIBLE SKATE THEORY: An Exhibition on Belonging, Visibility & Skateboarding Culture

The Invisible Skate Theory traces the often unseen networks that connect women, nonbinary, and queer skaters across geography, identity, and digital space.

11.00 AM - 05.00 PM
THE INVISIBLE SKATE THEORY: An Exhibition on Belonging, Visibility & Skateboarding Culture
12. Jun

Spring Art Competition

12.25 PM - 12.25 PM
Spring Art Competition
12. Jun

Kaleidoscope of Hope: A Stage for Every Story

07.00 PM - 09.00 PM
Kaleidoscope of Hope: A Stage for Every Story
12. Jun

Spoken Word to Go-Go Semifinals

07.00 PM - 09.00 PM
Spoken Word to Go-Go Semifinals
13. Jun

Start of Summer Silent Disco: a MoCA on the Move at Met Park special event!

05.00 PM - 07.00 PM
Start of Summer Silent Disco: a MoCA on the Move at Met Park special event!
13. Jun

2025 Home Rule Music Festival “Rooted in Rhythm” Youth Showcase

06.00 PM - 09.00 PM
2025 Home Rule Music Festival “Rooted in Rhythm” Youth Showcase
13. Jun

Opening Reception for THE INVISIBLE SKATE THEORY An Exhibition on Belonging, Visibility & Skateboarding Culture

Join us for a reception in celebration of the opening of THE INVISIBLE SKATE THEORY An Exhibition on Belonging, Visibility & Skateboarding Culture

06.00 PM - 08.00 PM
Opening Reception for THE INVISIBLE SKATE THEORY An Exhibition on Belonging, Visibility & Skateboarding Culture
16. Jun

Passage to Progress Stroll

10.00 AM - 07.00 PM
Passage to Progress Stroll
17. Jun

Brisket, Whiskey & Funnel Cakes

06.30 PM - 08.30 PM
Brisket, Whiskey & Funnel Cakes
19. Jun

Juneteenth Cookouts & Conversations

03.00 PM - 06.30 PM
Juneteenth Cookouts & Conversations
19. Jun

Elect Mrs. Fannie Lou Hamer Play

06.00 PM - 09.00 PM
Elect Mrs. Fannie Lou Hamer Play
20. Jun

Seven Black Minutes Comedy Show: Juneteenth

Hosted by Busboys & Poets

07.00 PM - 09.00 PM
Seven Black Minutes Comedy Show: Juneteenth
21. Jun

The 33rd Annual Giant BBQ Battle: The Ultimate Summer Kickoff Festival!

America's Food & Music Festival featuring mouthwatering competitions, Free food tastings, cooking demos, live music, wine tastings, craft beers, and activities for all age

All day
The 33rd Annual Giant BBQ Battle: The Ultimate Summer Kickoff Festival!
23. Jun

Project Create Color the Beat of Summer Summer Camp

10.00 AM - 03.00 PM
Project Create Color the Beat of Summer Summer Camp
25. Jun

Wellness Wednesday Community Class: "The Let Go"

06.30 PM - 07.30 PM
Wellness Wednesday Community Class: "The Let Go"
02. Jul

Wellness Wednesdays @ the Innovation Studio: Intuitive Art Making

06.30 PM - 07.30 PM
18. Jul

National Cannabis Festival

National Cannabis Festival

04.00 PM - 10.00 PM
National Cannabis Festival
12. Sep

Art All Night Anacostia

05.00 PM - 10.00 PM
Art All Night Anacostia

News - Page 11

Feb 01, 2024

NASA Lifelines Year 1 Mural Contest Artist Call

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Feb 01, 2024

FEB 23-25 | Robert Smalls: Legend of the Black Mariner

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Jan 23, 2024

FEB 1 | Deadline to apply for Events DC FY24 Cycle 2 Community Grant

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Jan 23, 2024

FEB 1 – 4 | ‘Morning After Grace’ Comedy at the Anacostia Arts Center

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Jan 23, 2024

FEB 1 | Tickets on sale for Rooting DC 2024 at Anacostia High School

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Jan 23, 2024

FEB 2 | MahoganyBooks Black Books Matter Book Club Monthly Discussion

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Jan 23, 2024

FEB 5 – MAY 3 | Project Create Spring 2024 Classes

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Jan 23, 2024

‘You Can’t Unring The Bell’ exhibit extended until Feb 9th at Honfleur Gallery

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Jan 16, 2024

FEB 17 | Afro House 2024 at the Anacostia Arts Center

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Jan 16, 2024

DMPED FY24 Business Funding Opportunities

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Jan 16, 2024

Anacostia Community Museum closed until March 23, 2024

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Jan 09, 2024

JAN 9 | Ward 8 Commemorative Works Virtual Panel Discussion

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Jan 09, 2024

JAN 15 | Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Peace Walk and Parade

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Jan 09, 2024

Events DC FY24 Cycle 2 Community Grant is Open! 

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Dec 27, 2023

NOW – DEC 31 | One Mo’ Time at the Anacostia Playhouse

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Dec 27, 2023

DEC 26 – 31 | Six Days of Kwanzaa at the Anacostia Community Museum

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