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DC Emancipation
Day Parade 2004 - Friday, April
16th
"Slavery
was abolished in the
District of Columbia on April 16,
1862, nine months before President Abraham Lincoln signed the
famous Emancipation Proclamation freeing slaves in the rest
of the United States. The District of Columbia will
celebrate this historic milestone from April 12 to 18
with a series of special events, including a parade,
concert and fireworks on Friday, April 16. Join
in the celebration, and find out more about the
rich history of our city."
Location:
Pennsylvania Avenue, NW, (between 4th and
14th Streets, NW) Washington, DC
Time: 11:00
am
National Theatre
Summer Cinema Series - MONDAYS through August
16th
"The
National Theatre
presents a FREE Summer Cinema Series. This
series is an official event of America
Celebrates the Greatest Generation a 100-day
tribute in connection with the inauguration of
the new WWII Memorial in Washington. There
is no charge for any of the screenings, and
admission is on a first-come, first-seated
basis."
Location:
The National Theatre's Helen Hayes
Gallery (1321 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW, Washington, DC)
Time:
6:30 pm - 9:00 pm
Sounds in McPherson
Square Park -
WEDNESDAYS through August 18th
Summer series of FREE noontime
concerts. Sponsored by
Downtown BID and the National Park Service.
For
further
information, contact Claire
Carlin at
202-661-7564 or
claire@downtowndc.org.
Location:
McPherson Square Park (14th & K Streets, NW) Washington, DC
Time:
12:00
noon - 1:00 pm
Art Night on the Mall
- THURSDAYS throughout July
"Visit the Freer & Sackler on
Thursday nights until 8 pm from June 24 to July
29 for a variety of music and dance
performances, films, talks, tours, and family
programs. In addition, The Hirshhorn
Museum and Sculpture Garden and the National
Museum of African Art will have special events
on Art Night."
Location:
Freer Gallery of Art and Arthur M. Sackler
Gallery (Washington, DC)
Time:
6:00 pm
Farragut Sounds in the
Square - THURSDAYS through August 19th
Sponsored by
Golden Triangle BID and the US NPS.
"Sixth annual music series held at the newly
renovated Farragut Square provides musical
entertainment and give-aways." For
further
information, contact Pamela Kahn
at
202-463-3400 or
pkahn@gtbid.com.
Location:
Farragut Square (Connecticut Avenue & K Street,
NW) Washington, DC
Time:
12:00 noon - 2:00 pm
The Vineyard - THURSDAYS
in August
Hosted by Tamara Wellons.
Adults only. Free until 7:00 pm. For
further
information, call 202-234-0072 or
e-mail
tamarawellons@hotmail.com.
Location:
Twins Jazz (1344 U Street, NW, Washington,
DC)
Open Mic Poetry
Slam Series - FRIDAYS throughout July
Presented by The
Anacostia Museum and Center for African American
History and Culture and DC WritersCorps,
Inc. Coordinated by Kenneth Carroll.
For
further
information, call 202-287-3382 or
e-mail
AMinfo@si.edu.
Location:
Anacostia Museum (1910 Fort
Place, SE, Washington, DC)
Time:
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Poetry Under the Stars
- FRIDAYS through September 24th
Hosted by the Blackout Arts
Collective and sponsored by Sankofa Video and Bookstore.
For further
information, call 202-234-4755.
Location:
Sankofa Video and Bookstore
(2714 Georgia Avenue, NW, Washington, DC)
Time:
7:00
pm - 9:00 pm
Jazz in the Garden -
FRIDAYS through September 3rd
"Come hear evening jazz
amid the backdrop of the National Gallery's
sculpture garden. Local jazz groups will
perform in front of the Pavilion Cafe, next to
the reflecting pool and fountain." For
further
information, call 202-737-4215.
Location:
National Gallery of Art Sculpture
Garden (9th Street and Constitution Avenue, NW,
Washington, DC)
Time:
5:00
pm - 8:00 pm
Toyota Scion Live on Penn
- SATURDAYS July 10th through September 18th
"Every
week, from rock to hip hop – jam to reggae,
Toyota Scion Live on Penn shines the
spotlight on national headliners as well as
local up and coming Washington area bands – all
on the same stage."
For further
information, call 202-298-5476 or e-mail
info@liveonpenn.com.
Location: Pennsylvania Avenue, NW, between 3rd &
4th Streets, Washington, DC
Time: 4:00 pm -
10:00 pm
The
Columbia Heights Community Marketplace -
SATURDAYS (rain or shine) through October 30th
Fresh produce, flea market
treasures, and plenty of fanfare and fun.
For good food and good community. Contact Bethany Spicher,
one of the volunteer coordinators, at 667-8662
or at bspicher@mcc.org.
Location:
14th & Irving
Streets, NW (between the Metro and the mural),
Washington, DC
Time: 8:30
am - 1:00 pm
Georgia-Petworth Farmers
Market - SATURDAYS through October 30th
Local farmers offering fresh
produce grown in the DC area.
Merchandise vendors.
For
further
information,
contact Terri Pendleton at gidgetgogoes@yahoo.com.
Location: Corner Lot at Georgia and New
Hampshire Avenues, NW, Washington, DC
Time: 9:00
am - 1:00 pm
Ward 8 Farmers Market -
SATURDAYS through November 20th
Fresh fruits and vegetables (WIC
coupons accepted), cakes, ceramics, flowers and plants,
"portraits while you wait", crafts, etc. For
further
information,
e-mail
ward8farmersmarket@prodigy.net.
Location: Old Congress Heights School
Parking Lot (Alabama Avenue and Martin Luther King
Avenue, SE, Washington, DC)
Time: 9:00
am - 2:00 pm
Neighborhood
Clean-up and Beautification Day -
Saturday, May 1st
Sponsored
by the Friends of Petworth
Recreation Center. For
further
information,
contact kaw777@aol.com
or bwell202@aol.com.
Location: Petworth
Recreation Center (801 Taylor
Street, NW) and Petworth Library
(4200 Kansas Avenue, NW) in Washington, DC
Time:
9:00
am - 12:00 noon
Asian
& Pacific American Heritage
Month - May
Sponsored by the Mayor's Office of
Asian & Pacific Islanders
Affairs (OAPIA)
and the Mayor's Commission on
Asian & Pacific Islanders. Cultural Fair, Craft Demos and
Performances on Thursday, May
27th. Open to all. For
further
information, contact OAPIA at
202-727-3120 or visit their website.
Location: Martin
Luther King, Jr. Memorial Library
(901 G Street, NW, Washington,
DC)
7th
Annual Founders Day Celebration
at Civil War Memorial - Thursday,
May 20th
Wreath Laying Ceremony at the African
American Civil War Memorial,
Spirit of Freedom Monument,
sculptor, Ed Hamilton. The
celebration includes Mayor Robert
M. Walker, Mayor of Vicksburg,
Mississippi, Ms. Susan Kidd, WRC TV-4,
and the BET
Urban Nation H.I.P.-H.O.P. Choir
and Garnet-Patterson Middle
School students. Reception
will follow at the African
American Civil War Museum (1200 U
Street, NW).
Location:
Vermont
Avenue and U Street, NW, Washington, DC
Time:
12:00
noon
Karibu
Books Presents
- Thursday, May 20th
Michael
Eric Dyson will discuss and sign
"Mercy, Mercy Me: The Art,
Love & Demons of Marvin
Gaye."
Location: Bowie
Town Center (Bowie, Maryland)
Time:
6:30
pm
A
Tribute to Malcolm X and African
Liberation Day - Thursday, May
20th
The Royal Words Poetry Lounge
features Kwelismith (www.kwelismith.com)
and Sabastian Hobson. There also
will be special guests, poetry
open mic, workshops, networking
opportunities, literary displays
and more. No Profanity will
be allowed. Free for
performers and $4.00 for non
performers. Hosted by
Afrika Midnight Asha Abney
"Ashawarrior".
For further
information, call
202-399-4033.
Location:
DC
Sanctuary (1355 H Street, NE, Washington,
DC)
Time:
7:00
pm
Washington
Pan-Hellenic Council Picnic -
Saturday, May 22nd
The
Washington, DC Chapter of the National
Pan-Hellenic Council
(Alpha
Kappa Alpha Sorority, Alpha Phi
Alpha Fraternity, Delta
Sigma Theta Sorority, Zeta Phi
Beta Sorority, Iota Phi
Theta Fraternity, Kappa
Alpha Psi Fraternity, Sigma
Gamma Rho Sorority, Phi Beta
Sigma Fraternity
and Omega
Psi Phi Fraternity)
is holding its annual
picnic. FREE Admission.
Location:
Greenbelt
Park (6565 Greenbelt Road - Route
193, Greenbelt, Maryland) - The
Holly Lot
Time:
12:00
noon - 7:00 pm
Kuzaliwa
"Happy Birthday" 2004
Malcolm X - Saturday, May 22nd
Documentary Film, Panel
Discussions, Spoken Word, Live
Music, Food, Youth Participation,
Keynote Speaker and Awards
Ceremony. FREE. For
further
information, call 202-526-4039.
Location:
Umoja
House (2015 Bunker Hill Road, NE,
Washington, DC)
Time:
12:00
noon - 7:00 pm
WATO
Oratory Contest - Saturday, May
22nd
The WE ARE THE ONES! (WATO)
Afterschool Program for Girls
will present an Oratory Contest
open to girls in grades 7-10 who
attend after-school programs or
who are attending public or
charter schools in Washington
DC. Contestants will have
an opportunity to compete in one
or two categories: Prepared
Speeches and Extemporaneous
Speeches. Admission ($5.00
for students, $10.00 for adults).
Location:
St.
Augustine Gingras Center (1419 V
Street, NW, Washington, DC)
Time:
2:00
pm
Washington
Mystics
Home Opener Pre-Game Pep Rally
and Street Festival - Saturday,
May 22nd
"The Mystics women's
basketball team holds a street
festival from 3 to 5:30 pm on F
Street outside the MCI Center
featuring a pep rally at 3:45 and
interactive games, pop-a-shots,
and music from Hot 99.5.
The festival will warm up the
crowd before the Mystics game
against the Charlotte
Sting at 6
pm." FREE and open to
the public. For further
information, call 202-661-5000.
Location:
MCI
Center (601 F Street, NW,
Washington, DC)
Time:
3:00
pm
Capitol
Hill Classic 10K
- Sunday, May 23rd
"Run through the corridors
of power on historic Capitol Hill
with senators, school kids, and
seasoned racers -- this is where
people come to see and be
seen." Contact the
Race Hotline at 301-871-0400.
Location:
Peabody
School on Stanton Park (5th and C
Streets, SE) in Washington, DC
Time:
8:30 am
Vive Haïti! Contemporary
Art of the Haitian Diaspora - Monday, May 24th through
Friday, August 6th
For
further
information,
call 202-623-3774 or visit
www.iadb.org. FREE
admission.
Location:
Inter-American Development
Bank Cultural Center (1300 New York
Avenue, NW, Washington, DC)
Time:
11:000
am - 6:00 pm
Karibu
Books Presents
- Wednesday, May 26th
Janet Langhart Cohen will discuss
and sign "From Rage to
Reason: My Life in Two
Americas."
Location:
Bowie Town Center (Bowie, Maryland)
Time:
6:30
pm
Images
of World War II: The View of
Three Artists - Thursday, May
27th through Wednesday, June 30th
Sponsored by PEVUE, Inc. and
NABVETS. "This exhibit
presents the work of three
African American artists: Mel
Bolden, Herron Briggs, and Joe
Sam." FREE. The exhibit is
open Monday through Saturday. For
further
information, call
1-877-622-8387.
Location: Charles
Sumner School Museum and Archives
(1201 17th Street, NW, Washington, DC)
Time:
10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Remembering
the Pupil of the Eye: African
Americans in World War II -
Thursday, May 27th & Friday,
May 28th
Sponsored by PEVUE, Inc. and
National Association of Black
Veterans (NABVETS). "Don’t miss this
lecture and presentation by
William H. Smith, Ed.D., producer
of the award-winning PBS
documentary, The
Invisible Soldiers: Unheard
Voices." FREE.
For further
information, call
1-877-622-8387.
Location: Charles
Summer School Museum and Archives
(1201 17th Street, NW,
Washington, DC)
Time:
11:00
am, 2:00 pm and 7:00 pm
Youth and
Education Fair - Saturday, May 29th
Sponsored by
the Executive
Office of the Mayor on Latino Affairs (OLA) and
the Department
of Parks and Recreation, the Fair will benefit
the District's Latino Community, featuring
information about
educational programs offered by colleges,
universities, private educational institutions
and community-based organizations in the
Metropolitan Area.
For further
information,
please contact Sergio Luna at (202) 671-1724 at OLA.
Location:
DC Department of Parks and Recreation
Lot next to Sacred Heart Church (3149 16th
Street, NW, Washington, DC)
Time:
10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Honoring
African Americans in WWII -
Saturday, May 29th
"The Black
Patriots Foundation
will host a special recognition
program and gala event to honor
living and deceased African
American veterans of World War II
followed by a reception with live
music from the era. As part of
this celebration the Foundation
will launch the ‘Black
Patriots Hall of Honor." FREE. Call 202-452-1776 to RSVP
(mandatory).
Location:
Reserve
Officers Association Building (1
Constitution Avenue, NE,
Washington, DC)
Time:
11:00
am (Hall of Honor Program) and
4:00 pm (Evening Program and
Evening Reception)
Karibu
Books Presents
- Saturday, May 29th
J.L. King will discuss and sign
"On the Down Low A Journey
into the Lives of 'Straight'
Black Men who Sleep with
Men."
Location:
Prince
George's Plaza (Hyattsville,
Maryland)
Time:
4:00
pm
3rd
Annual Pan African Festival -
Saturday, May 29th
Featuring the Malcolm X Drummers
and Dancers. FREE to the
community. For
further
information, call 202-368-8677.
Location:
Greater
Mt. Nebo (401 Prince George's
Boulevard, Upper Marlboro, MD)
Time:
5:00
pm
Pan African Liberation
Day - Sunday, May 30th
Featuring the Malcolm X Drummers and Dancers.
FREE to the community. For further
information, call 202-368-8677.
Location:
Malcolm
X Park (16th and Euclid Streets, NW, Washington, DC)
Time:
3:00
pm
A
Tribute to Fathers - Thursday,
June 3rd
The Royal Words Poetry Lounge
features Joseph S. Briggs, Baba C
GMS, and Mike Maggio, along with
special guest artists.
There also will be poetry open
mic, workshops, networking
opportunities, literary displays
and more. No Profanity will
be allowed. Free for
performers and $4.00 for non
performers. Hosted by Afrika
Midnight Asha Abney
"Ashawarrior".
For
further
information, call
202-399-4033.
Location:
DC
Sanctuary (1355 H Street, NE, Washington,
DC)
Time:
7:00
pm
Emerging Artist
Series Grand Finale - Friday, June 4th
For
further
information, call Carolyn Lassiter at
301-306-9259.
Location:
Northminster Presbyterian Church (7720
Alaska Avenue, NW, Washington, DC)
Time:
7:30
pm
Shaw
Bike Fest - Saturday, June 5th
Sponsored by Manna CDC
and Shaw EcoVillage.
"FREE community event to
celebrate a Cleaner, Greener and
Healthier Shaw
Neighborhood. Many
activities for adults and
children including helmet
giveaway, bike safety
instruction, facepainting and
others. Complimentary
refreshments and t-shirts will be
provided to all
participants." Contact
Noel Petri at sev.noelpetrie@verizon.net
or 202-265-2019.
Location:
Shaw
Skate Park (Rhode Island Avenue
& 11th Street, NW,
Washington, DC)
Time:
10:00
am - 2:00 pm
Myrtle Fillmore Spoken
Word Series: Imagination - Saturday, June 5th
Adults, teenagers and children
are invited to share and hear spoken word
tributes to the power of IMAGINATION in their
lives. Refreshments will be served.
For further information, contact Will Williams
at
willhill707@aol.com or Ananda Kiamsha
Madelyn Leeke at
kiamsha35@aol.com.
Location:
Unity of Washington (700 A
Street, NE, Washington, DC)
Time:
2:00 pm
Karibu
Books Presents
Black Classic Press
(BCP) FREE Self-Publishing Seminar - Saturday,
June 5th
Join 26 year old independent BCP
for a free self-publishing seminar.
Presentation includes a discussion of
traditional vs. non-traditional publishing, the
production process, samples of the
self-published books and answers to individual
questions about publishing. For further
information on BCP, visit
http://www.blackclassic.com.
Location:
Bowie Town Center (Bowie, Maryland)
Time:
2:00 pm
Chiquita
Burroughs Oneness 'Fine Arts Exhibition' - Saturday,
June 5th
Opening Reception.
For
further
information, call
202-399-4033.
Location:
DC
Sanctuary (1355 H Street, NE, Washington,
DC)
Time:
4:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Fourth
Annual Ward 4 Family Fun Day
Picnic
- Saturday, June 5th
Join Councilmember
Adrian Fenty
for the Ward 4 Picnic. Food
and beverages are provided by
Councilmember Fenty's Constituent
Services Fund. The picnic's
rain date is Sunday, June
6th. Also, The
Shakespeare Theatre Free For All
runs from Thursday, May 27th
through Sunday, June 6th at the
newly refurbished Carter Barron
Amphitheatre (16th Street &
Colorado Avenue, NW).
Location:
Rock
Creek Park (Washington, DC)
Time:
4:30 pm
Komen
National Race for the Cure
- Saturday, June 5th
"The Komen National Race for
the Cure® has grown from 7,000
participants in 1990 to over
61,000 participants in
2003. The Susan G. Komen
Breast Cancer Foundation was
established in 1982 by Nancy
Brinker to honor the memory of
her sister, Susan G. Komen, who
died of breast cancer at the age
of 36." Registration
information: ejordan@nationalraceforthecure.org
or 703-848-8884.
Location:
Washington
National Mall (between 7th and 9th Streets, NW),
Washington, DC
Time:
6:45
am
22nd Annual
UNIFEST
- Saturday, June 5th & Sunday, June 6th
"UNIFEST features a gala parade,
live entertainment, health promotion activities,
athletic events, carnival rides and games, a
marketplace, international foods, children's
activities and just plenty of good family fun
..... Washington's Premiere African American
Cultural Festival and Parade." Parade
begins Saturday at 12:00 noon.
For
further
information, call 202-678-9152 or e-mail
info@unifestfoundation.com.
Location:
Martin Luther King, Jr. Avenue, SE,
Washington, DC
Mother Tongue
*East - Sunday, June 6th
Hosted by Eryca Kasse.
Writing exercises and support for your
creativity. FREE admission. For further
information, call 202-546-5228
or e-mail
info@mothertongue.org.
Location:
Stompin Grounds/Murky Coffee
(7th Street and Pennsylvania Avenue, SE)
Washington, DC - Eastern Market
Time:
4:30 pm
12th
Annual Mount
Pleasant Festival - Sunday,
June 6th
The festival is a
family-friendly, alcohol-free, celebration of
city living and urban diversity for everyone in
the metropolitan area. Sponsored by the
Mount Pleasant Business Association and other
neighborhood organizations, the day celebrates
the unique cultural and economic diversity of
this historic northwest Washington, DC
neighborhood. Anyone wishing to perform or
volunteer at the event, call 202-588-5272 or
e-mail mpfdc@earthlink.net.
Location:
Mount
Pleasant Street, NW between
Irving Street and Park Road,
(Columbia Heights Green line
metro) Washington, DC
Time:
10:00
am - 6:00 pm
Omega Psi Phi Fraternity
presents HAPPY FRIDAYS at Club Omega - Friday, June
11th
Alpha
Omega Chapter invites you to come network and socialize
with the Brothers of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity because
"IT'S FRIDAY AND WE DA BRUHS!!!". DJ
Pumpin' Pete will be mixing your favorite r&b and
hip-hop jams. FREE all night! Mature crowd
- must be 21 (twenty-one/2 decades plus one year/1 score
plus 1 year) to enter - no exceptions!
Location:
Omega Psi Phi Fraternity House (1231 Harvard Street,
NW, Washington, DC)
Time: 7:00
pm - 1:00 am
The Poetry Cafe - Friday, June 11th
Hosted by Angela McPherson.
FREE admission. No profanity will be allowed.
Location:
Metropolitan Baptist Church (1225
R Street, NW, Washington, DC)
Time:
7:00 pm
Ward
Eight Health Festival - Saturday,
June 12th
Contact info
Location:
Savoy
Elementary School (2400 Shannon Place, SE, Washington,
DC)
Time:
9th
Annual Hoop
Dreams
3-on-3 Charity Basketball
Tournament - Saturday, June 12th
"The Tournament is an
exciting daylong outdoor
community sports festival and
charity basketball
competition. The event
brings together D.C. public high
school students and Washington
area business professionals, and
other youth and adults from
across the D.C. Metro
region." Contact the
Hoop Dreams Scholarship Fund at info@hoopdreams.org
or 202-414-4774.
Location:
20th
Street, NW, (between Constitution
Avenue and C Street) Washington,
DC
Time:
9:00
am - 7:00 pm
Emergency
Response and Planning Fair for Latino community
residents - Sunday, June 13th
The DC
Emergency Management Agency will conduct
basic emergency preparedness training for
residents of DC's Latino Community.
For further information, contact JC Cruz at
202-673-7695.
Location:
Church of the Sacred Heart (3149 16th Street,
NW, Washington, DC)
Time:
10:00 am - 2:00 pm
Royal
Words Poetry Lounge - Thursday,
June 17th
Featured readers, special guest
artists, poetry open mic,
workshops, networking
opportunities, literary displays
and more. No Profanity will be
allowed. Free for
performers and $4.00 for non
performers. Hosted by
Afrika Midnight Asha Abney
"Ashawarrior".
For
further
information, call
202-399-4033.
Location:
DC
Sanctuary (1355 H Street, NE,
Washington, DC)
Time:
7:00
pm
Trinity Open Mic - Thursday, June 17th
All talents welcomed.
Refreshments and live band. Hosted by
Ayana Howard. FREE admission. For
further
information, call
202-258-0168 or e-mail
ayanahoward@hotmail.com.
Location:
Trinity College (Kerby Lounge, 125 Michigan
Avenue, NE,
Washington, DC)
Time:
7:00
pm
The Save the
Rhythm Festival - Friday,
June 18th
Starworks' Brandon Dozier, Coca
Cola, Nextel, The DC Improv and DC Parks
Commission present a free music festival
featuring live music, free food and a host of
other activities.
For further information, call
202-462-5975 or e-mail
bdozier2000@yahoo.com.
Location:
Farragut Square (Connecticut Avenue & K Street,
NW) Washington, DC
Time:
12:00 noon until sundown
Jamaican Exhibit - Friday,
June 18th through Tuesday, July 13th
Paintings representing
contemporary visual artists. There will be
an opening the first day of the run from 6:00 pm
to 10:00 pm. For further
information,
