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| 0 events, | 0 events, | 1 event, -  Celebrate the final weeks of hometown DC! In mid-September, neighborhood installations from across the District will be brought together at the Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial Library. Experience the complete exhibit celebrating Washington, DC as our hometown from Sept. 15 through Oct. 5. Join us on September 16 in the MLK Library Auditorium for a special […] | 0 events, | 0 events, | 0 events, | 0 events, |
| 0 events, | 0 events, | 0 events, | 0 events, | 0 events, | 0 events, | 1 event, -  A showcase + mixer featuring a curated selection of shorts written and directed by Black women. Open to all, but especially for Black women filmmakers and the folx who love them. Come for the visuals, stay for the vibes. One (1) complimentary drink included with each ticket purchased. FEATURED SHORTS Writer, filmmaker and multidisciplinary artist […] $22.99 – $33.99 |
| 0 events, | 0 events, | 1 event, For generations, Chinese American women have shaped our nation’s history, culture, and arts. Their stories deserve to be seen, heard, and remembered. Join scholars, artists, educators, students, and community leaders from across the country for three inspiring days of learning, conversation, and connection. Hosted by 1882 Foundation. Register $25 – $175 | 4 events, -  Join CJM and FOODISH in the sukkah to share family recipes, culinary memories, and personal stories connected to Jewish holidays and traditions. Led by local chef and culinary historian Vered Guttman, participants can contribute their own stories while discovering connections across Jewish communities and generations. Presented in partnership with FOODISH, the Jewish food initiative of […] $5 – $10 -  Start tracing your family history at this beginner friendly, in-person genealogy workshop. No experience needed. School’s in session! Join this class to explore how your family’s history connects to the present. Genealogist Gigi Nelson offers a foundational introduction, including an overview of all the essential resources at the DC Public Library. Once we know how to get […] Free -  If you're looking for something different to do in DC this fall, Story District's Top Shelf is back at the Lincoln Theatre on October 1. We're bringing together eight standout storytellers from the past year for one night of true, live stories. This year's lineup was selected from 65 stories, so it's really a best-of […] $45 – $65 | 1 event, -  The Home Rule Music & Film Preservation Foundation presents the 2026 Home Rule Music Festival on Saturday, October 3, from 12-9 PM at Alethia Tanner Park in Washington, DC. Celebrating its fifth year, the free festival highlights DC's rich musical history and culture while showcasing the artists carrying those traditions forward. The day features UCB, […] Free – $108.55 | 0 events, |
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