It’s all about the neighborhood
The new Brightwood-Petworth Citizens Association is hosting their launch party and SHARE Fair on Saturday, October 21st in the atrium at Roosevelt High School from 1:30-4:30pm.
The SHARE Fair is a great opportunity for neighbors to learn from other neighbors and celebrate the diversity and skills present in our community.
Read MoreThere is no better time than the present to enjoy some gemutlichkeit while meeting members of the community over a good beer. Come join the Randolph Block Club this Saturday, October 14th from 4 pm to 10 pm for their Second Annual Blocktoberfest on the 500-600 block of Randolph Street NW. There will be beer, music, food and a lot of neighbors out having fun.
Read MorePetworth Arts Collaborative's First Fridays is Friday, October 6th starting at 6pm.
Details and schedule...
Read MoreTake two for this awesome show! July's show was rained out but we look good for this weekend! The show starts at 5pm on Saturday, October 7th on the lawn at Petworth Park (8th & Taylor Streets NW), with Baba Ras D kicking things off at 5pm and JaneliaSoul playing at 6pm.
Read MoreAkua Allrich is next up on the lawn at the Petworth Jazz Project Saturday, September 30th!
The fourth Celebrate Petworth Festival kicks off on Saturday, September 9th at 11am on the 800 block of Upshur Street with a full day of activities, vendors and plenty to enjoy. Come out to grab food, do a little shopping, enjoy some great music and art and hang with your neighbors!
Here's a look at the day's events and schedule.
Read MoreA year ago Petworth News proposed a concert of local bands for a local audience — and now it’s time! Petworthpalooza is this Saturday during the Celebrate Petworth Festival and features 5 local bands, 3 Star Brewery and a guaranteed awesome time. And it’s free!
Read MoreThe 4th Annual Celebrate Petworth Festival is Saturday, September 9th on the 800 block of Upshur Street. Like the previous years, it'll be full of local vendors, artists, musicians and a puppy or two. And Petworth News is sponsoring a local music show from 2-7pm: "Petworthpalooza!"
Read MoreUPDATED 4/29.
The Department of Parks and Recreation (DPR) is sponsoring more movies nights in the area this month and in September.
Read MoreThe United States Park Police is holding it's next Citizens' Academy next month, and they're looking for people to apply to participate. I participated in the first Academy back in October 2016 and found it to be a fascinating experience and look into one of the oldest police departments in the United States -- one that started with only two officers!
I highly recommend participating in the Academy.
Read MoreBaroque, hip hop, spoken word poetry, Baba Ras D, food truck... it's the Petworth Jazz Project all right. This month's show on Saturday, August 26th at 5:30pm at the Petworth Rec Center (801 Taylor St) should be truly stellar.
Read MoreCheck out the DC Music Rocks Festival at the 9:30 Club!
This upcoming show sounds awesome. DC Music Rocks, which profiles local DC musicians and bands on 96.7FM and via podcast, is holding its first local music festival at the 9:30 Club on Saturday, September 2nd. And hey, Petworth News is one of the sponsors!
Read MorePetworth Dance is excited to present another season of FREE outdoor performances on August 5th at 8pm at the Petworth Park (8th and Taylor Streets NW).
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