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A few local restaurants and bars are joining together to help you enjoy a fun and delicious Cinco de Mayo celebration this year! Come indulge in the rich flavors and cultural heritage of Mexico as businesses along the 14th Street corridor, from Spring Road to Shepherd Street NW, come together to offer exclusive specials and promotions on May 4th-5th.
Read MoreVoted the Best Neighborhood Festival and the Best Neighborhood Music Series, Petworth PorchFest is Saturday, April 27th from 2pm to 6pm all across the neighborhood. There are 240 bands and 90 hosts so far, making this the biggest PorchFest yet!
Read MoreANC 4C is teaming up with Petworth Blooms to lead a community clean-up on Sunday, April 14th, from 10am to 12pm.
In celebration of National Poetry Month, DCPL is hosting its annual Haiku Contest. Poets of all ages are welcome; residents aged 6 and up are invited to submit two haiku either online or with a paper entry at participating libraries.
Read MoreVoted the Best Neighborhood Festival and the Best Neighborhood Music Series, Petworth PorchFest returns on April 27th from 2pm to 6pm all across the neighborhood. There are 240 bands and 90 hosts so far, making this the biggest PorchFest yet!
Read MoreThe always popular Celebrate Petworth festival is coming up on its 10th year! This early-Fall street festival brings kids’ performers, music, food,and artisanal crafts from local businesses and artists. Celebrate Petworth is set for Saturday, September 14th on the 800 block of Upshur Street NW.
They’re looking for vendors and people to join their organizing committee!
Read MorePCM will be buzzing with activity every Saturday, from May 4th through November 23rd. There are numerous fantastic opportunities for you to get involved and share your talents with the community:
Read MoreWith over 100 bands and 60 hosts already registered, the organizers are still looking for performers, hosts and volunteers.
Read MoreThe 4th Annual Petworth PorchFest will take place on Saturday, April 27th, with music on porches across the neighborhood from 2-6pm and music on the main stage from 5-8pm. If you want to host a band or volunteer to help, sign up!
Read MoreThe Ward 4 Out Loud Slam Poetry Competition and Open Mic is a slam poetry program for middle and high school students who reside or attend school in Ward 4. Competition winners and runner-ups win cash prizes! Learn more and sign up!
Read MoreLower Georgia Ave is keeping it hot and spicy with the 4th Annual Chili Cook Off on Sunday, February 18th from 2-5pm at The Midlands in Park View! Local restaurants will be competing for the coveted People's Choice Award and other prizes. Join your friends and neighbors for free family-friendly fun to sample them all and pick your favorite.
Read MoreJoin DC Tutoring & Mentoring Initiative and your neighbors either on Saturday, January 20th at Petworth Library from 11am-12pm, or on Sunday, January 21st from 11am-12pm at the Josephine Butler Parks Center (2437 15th St. NW) to learn about getting involved as a volunteer tutor or mentor to kids in Petworth or Columbia Heights.
Read MoreAdvisory Neighborhood Commissioner Karen Livingston (ANC 4C06) is hosting a Zoom call with DDOT to discuss community concerns around pedestrian safety at the intersection of New Hampshire Avenue, 7th and Taylor Streets NW. The call is Thursday, January 11th at 7:30pm via Zoom.
Read MoreA unique worldwide phenomena of a musical non-religious holiday event soundwalk, Unsilent Night, returns to Petworth after a short hiatus on Saturday, December 16th at 6:00pm at Sherman Circle for a 45-minute group performance.
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