It’s all about the neighborhood
Come out and join your neighbors for the Sherman Circle Spooktacular (3-6 pm, Oct 30, Sherman Circle NW and surrounds), a FREE family Halloween event planned by Petworth Peanuts.
Read MoreSpirits: Double Vision, performed at a neighbor’s house in Petworth, brings together a group of 10-15 actors from around DC to perform ghost stories of their choice, in their own unique style, along with performances by Sam’s Heartbreak Trio, leading the audience through an evening of ghostly fables and mysterious yarns.
Read MoreThe Petworth Arts Collaborative is hosting El Dia de los Muertos on Saturday, October 29th at the Petworth Farmers’ Market (9th & Upshur).
Read MoreThe third annual Down in the Reeds music festival is back for a full day of free music and events at the Parks at Walter Reed. Kicking off at 11am until 7pm on Saturday, October 8th, the music festival has a ton of great things happening.
Read MoreThe Parks at Walter Reed hosts a ton of free events for the community, from a Farmers’ Market to outdoor movie night, to yoga and the upcoming Down in the Reeds Festival and avant garde theater.
Here’s a rundown of what you can enjoy!
Read MoreThe Celebrate Petworth Festival is back for another amazing event on the 800 block of Upshur Street NW starting at 11am. Every year this event gets better and better, and this year will be no exception! Join your neighbors, local vendors and restaurants, and Drew as your emcee for the day (yay!).
Here’s what to expect for the day:
Read MoreBring the family to the outdoor movie fun with Lincoln’s Cottage this September, October and November!
Free outdoor screenings on the lawn of Lincoln's summer residence. Among other things, the Lincoln family came to the Cottage to relax and enjoy each other's company, and they’re inviting you to do the same. Bring a picnic (or popcorn) and sit back and enjoy!
Instagram Takeover! Petworth News is taking over the Lincoln’s Cottage Instagram on Friday, September 9th… so follow Lincoln’s Cottage and Petworth News on Instagram!
Read MoreThe 2nd Annual Tour de Roosevelt will be a community bike ride on Sunday, September 18th starting at 10am. Register today and join the local fun!
Read MoreThe Petworth Jazz Project returns this Saturday, August 27th, from 5-8pm on the lawn at the Petworth Recreation Center, at 8th and Taylor Street NW. Saturday’s concert is the second of a three-part series. This performance will feature "Lenny Robinson's Exploration" with an opening set by the legendary kids performer Baba Ras D.
Read MoreIt is in the spirit of the Lincoln family’s delight with these scenic grounds that we at President Lincoln’s Cottage welcome the Petworth Community to Homecoming on September 17th. It will be a full day of fun that has something that will appeal to every single person in Petworth.
Read MoreThe Democratic primary election for DC Attorney General is over, and Brian Schwalb won the primary. The reality is that DC is a Democrat majority town, so chances are pretty good he’ll get elected in the November general election.
Petworth News wants to give the community an opportunity to meet the person who is taking over for Karl Racine
Read MoreThe popular Celebrate Petworth Festival is coming up on September 18th on the 800 block of Upshur, and once again, there’s going to be a Dog Show! Register as a contestant or volunteer today!
Read MoreFriends of Emery is sponsoring a community day on Saturday, August 13th.
It’s an all-day affair from 12-8pm, so grab some blankets or chairs and bring your whole family.
Read More“Goonies never say die! “
Join HR Records this Saturday, August 6th for their second installment of Movies on the Lawn at the Parks at Walter Reed. Enjoy THE GOONIES, with music from the Washington Bach Consort.
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