News and Events

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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
05. Jun

How to get your program to DC schools

02.00 PM - 03.00 PM
How to get your program to DC schools
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 26

Mar 30, 2023

MARCH 31 | The New York Times presents “Our Stories; Our Future” at THEARC

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Mar 30, 2023

APRIL 1 | Culture Queen Kids Hour: Create-A-Community

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Mar 30, 2023

APRIL 2 | Marvin Gaye Birthday Celebration at Sandlot Anacostia

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Mar 30, 2023

APRIL 4 | Anacostia Arts Center presents Building By Learning: Technical Assistance In the Diamond District

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Mar 30, 2023

APRIL 7 | Busboys and Poets Books presents Inclusion Uncomplicated with Dr. Nika White

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Mar 29, 2023

APRIL 8 | Anacostia Museum presents Urban Gardening: Reap What You Sow

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Mar 29, 2023

APRIL 15 | Deadline to apply for Leave It On The Board Artist Call and Contest

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Mar 29, 2023

APRIL 15 | Deadline to apply for Anacostia Shorts, a short film contest!

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Mar 29, 2023

NOW – APRIL 18 | UPO Free Tax Preparation Services

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Mar 29, 2023

APRIL 19 – MAY 14 | ‘Night Mother by Marsha Norman at the Anacostia Playhouse

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Mar 29, 2023

APRIL 22 | Anacostia Museum presents Honor Earth: A Celebration of Earth Day

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Mar 23, 2023

March 26 | The Crate Convention at the Anacostia Arts Center

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Mar 20, 2023

MARCH 23 | Coffee & Collections: Trash to Treasure at the Anacostia Museum

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Mar 20, 2023

MARCH 25 | Project Create Family Art Day – Family Kindness Trees

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Mar 16, 2023

NOW – MARCH 25 | This Girl Laughs, This Girl Cries, This Girl Does Nothing at the Anacostia Playhouse

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Mar 14, 2023

MARCH 25 | Craftivist Circle: Women’s History is Now at Anacostia Museum

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