See what's happening in Petworth with the new Community Calendar

See what's happening in Petworth with the new Community Calendar

Curious about when your local Advisory Neighborhood Commission meets or the next Petworth Jazz Project? Now there's one place to go to find dates and times for upcoming community events: the Petworth News Community Calendar

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SW Petworth Lemonade Social is this Wednesday

SW Petworth Lemonade Social is this Wednesday

The next Lemonade Social is this Wednesday, June 22nd from 6:30pm to dark at the grassy triangle located at the intersection of Kansas Ave & Quincy St/13th St. 

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Meta moment with the Petworth Library photography class - join the Flickr group!

Meta moment with the Petworth Library photography class - join the Flickr group!

Ran into the Petworth Library's photography class this morning, and we ended up with me taking a photo of them taking a photo of me taking a photo of them. Nice.

Upload your photos to the Library's Flickr group and you might get selected for their Petworth Showcase! 

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An evening of food, drinks and the Gotham Knight at the Third Floor

An evening of food, drinks and the Gotham Knight at the Third Floor

I just found out that the Third Floor (the event space in the Murrell building above Slim’s) is hosting another “In Good Company” food and literary event on Saturday night, June 11th. And to my geekish delight, this time it’s about “The Caped Crusade: Batman and the Rise of Nerd Culture.”

The second installment of Trey Graham’s cocktails-and-conversation series “In Good Company” combines food, drinks and discussion over interesting art, books and cuisine. 

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"Kings of the Court": a look at the Celebrate Petworth 3x3 basketball tournament

"Kings of the Court": a look at the Celebrate Petworth 3x3 basketball tournament

This guest post by Petworth resident James Salt looks at the second annual 3x3 basketball tournament at the Celebrate Petworth Festival. The tournament was expanded this year to provide scholarship awards to the high school, middle school and female student-led teams who could most effectively dominate Petworth Park’s outdoor basketball court. 

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Combine your love of Petworth and photography at the Library

Combine your love of Petworth and photography at the Library

The Petworth Library is hosting a “Photos of Petworth” program to create a visual time capsule of the Petworth neighborhood in the summer of 2016. They're offering two photography classes and want you to share your photos in a "time capsule" special show. Learn more... 

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Celebrating Petworth: a photo gallery of the 2016 Festival

Celebrating Petworth: a photo gallery of the 2016 Festival

The third annual Celebrate Petworth Festival was a great time! The musicians were amazing, the vendors were great (the Petworth History tent was packed!), the cutest dog show was, well, cute, and the 3-on-3 basketball game was great to watch. A lot of talented kids (and some not-too-shabby adults, either). 

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An overview of what to expect at the Celebrate Petworth Festival

An overview of what to expect at the Celebrate Petworth Festival

The Celebrate Petworth Festival starts at 11am on Saturday, June 4th along the 800 block of Upshur Street. It's going to be a busy day with events that should please everyone, from kids to adults, from hungry people to those seeking some fitness. Food, crafts, music, dance, basketball, cute dogs. Cool.

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Have a cute dog? Sign up for the Dog Show at Celebrate Petworth

Have a cute dog? Sign up for the Dog Show at Celebrate Petworth

Have a talented pooch who you want to show off? Is your pup the cutest thing ever? Sign up for the Celebrate Petworth Dog Show, set for Saturday June 4th at 12:30 pm. Great prizes from local vendors and treats for the canine participants. 

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Photos from the Petworth Jazz & Dance Project

Photos from the Petworth Jazz & Dance Project

I think the combination of the Petworth Jazz Project with the Petworth Dance Project makes for an incredible evening at Petworth Park.  With dancers from Kalanidhi Dance, Nancy Havlik Dance Performance Group, Countess Winfrey and Company Danzante (who danced while the jazz band Véronneau played), there was an over-abundance to listen to and watch.

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Petworth Jazz Project starts 6th season tonight at 8th & Taylor

Petworth Jazz Project starts 6th season tonight at 8th & Taylor

One of my favorite Petworth events kicks off its sixth season at the Petworth Rec Center this evening. The Petworth Jazz Project offers music for kids and adults, yoga, professional dance and food, and one of the best opportunities to hang out with your neighbors. Of course I'll be there with my camera, like some neighborhood wedding photographer prowling the crowd.

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Neighborhood Socials on Wednesdays & Sundays

Neighborhood Socials on Wednesdays & Sundays

If you're looking to meet neighbors, then getting out to the local Socials is a great way to do it.

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A day in Petworth: photos from the Farmer's Market & Powell Spring Carnival

A day in Petworth: photos from the Farmer's Market & Powell Spring Carnival

Starting with the Powell Spring Carnival and moving to the Petworth Farmers Market, it was a busy day in Petworth, one where the weather seemed to hold out just long enough to enjoy it. Here are photos from both events.

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Sign up for Fun Run, Fun Dogs & Basketball at the Celebrate Petworth Festival

Sign up for Fun Run, Fun Dogs & Basketball at the Celebrate Petworth Festival

The Celebrate Petworth Festival is rapidly approaching on June 4th, and it's looking like it's going to be a really fun day. Beyond the cool vendors, beyond the tasty food and beyond the phenom music performances, you can also enjoy the Cutest Dog contest, a neighborhood Fun Run and a free 3 on 3 basketball game (with scholarships to the winners!).

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