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| Double Dutch Photo by Seaman George M. Bell (Public Domain via Wikimedia Commons) |
Peggy Robin and Bill Adler
Publishers, Cleveland Park Listserv
www.cleveland-park.com
Friday, August 17 from 5 - 8:30 PM, Jazz in the Garden at the National Gallery of Art. The Gallery invites visitors to find a seat among the monumental works of art in the Sculpture Garden and enjoy one of the city's favorite summertime activities. The featured performance on this Friday will be the swing piano trio, 3Divas. Free. At Constitution Avenue and 7th Street NW. More info: https://www.nga.gov/calendar/jazz/jazz-in-the-garden/3divas.html
Friday August 17 at 8 PM, AU in the Neighborhood: Movie Night, screening “Coco,” with special guest The Great Zucchini. Coco is the story of an aspiring musician, Miguel, who is confronted with his family's ancestral ban on music, and enters the Land of the Dead to find his great-great-grandfather, a legendary singer. The movie will be screened on AU's main quad and will include a special performance by local legend The Great Zucchini. Free popcorn will be provided and all are welcome to attend. Feel free to bring blankets and lawn chairs! For additional information, please contact Andrew Huff, Director of Community Relations at 885-2167 or email ahuff @ american dot edu
Saturday, August 18 at 2 PM, Palindrome Party at the Chevy Chase Library. Celebrate palindromes on this palindromic date (8-18-18). Palindromes are words, phrases or other sequences that read the same forwards and backwards. Play palindrome games, listen to palindromic music and learn fun trivia about palindromes. Enjoy palindrome-themed art and books. Whether you know a "Hannah" or "Bob," or have a "mom" or "dad" or "pup" or "sis," or were born in "2002," or have traveled in "a Toyota" or "kayak," or just want to enjoy some zany palindrome fun, please join us. We guarantee you'll leave knowing some fabulous palindromes you didn't know before. All ages are welcome. Children ages 8 and under must be accompanied by an adult. Free. The Chevy Chase Library is at 5625 Connecticut Ave. NW, https://www.dclibrary.org/node/59782
Saturday, August 18 at 3 PM, It’s Chuck Brown Day! The Fourth Annual Chuck Brown Day, hosted by DC Parks & Recreation, invites DC residents to experience the city's original sounds outdoors at the Chuck Brown Memorial Park. There will be music headlined by Trouble Funk, great food for purchase and a back-to-school backpack giveaway! DC Public Library will share information, photos and stories from the Go-Go Archive, and you are encouraged to share your go-go story with us! FREE and open to the public. Chuck Brown Memorial Park is at 2901 20th St NE, across from the Woodridge Library, 1801 Hamlin Street NE. More info: https://www.dclibrary.org/node/61261
Saturday, August 18 from 3 - 5 PM, 2018 Murch Elementary School Ribbon Cutting and Fun Fest. Please join Mayor Muriel Bowser for a celebration of the newly modernized Murch Elementary School. All are welcome to join us for carnival activities and snacks as we welcome the Murch Elementary students and staff to their new school campus. Murch Elementary School is at 4810 36th Street NW. Free. Register at http://bit.ly/2MKf0PI
Saturday, August 18 from 6 - 8:45 PM, The Turtle Park Jazz Project, presented by the Friends of Friendship "Turtle" Park. This free concert in the park features: Baba Ras D (kid-friendly act!) at 6 PM; Donvonte’ McCoy Quintet at 7 PM. A variety of food and ice cream trucks will be on hand. Bring a blanket and a picnic and enjoy a summer evening at the park for adults and kids of all ages. To volunteer to help Friends of Friendship ("Turtle") Park build this and other traditions, contact volunteer @ turtlepark dot org
Sunday, August 19 from 12 noon - 1 PM, Ekam World Peace Festival. "You can be an instrument for peace in a world torn apart by conflict and misery." On Sunday, August 19, 2018, people of all faiths from all over the world will join in one powerful voice to raise the collective consciousness for peace. You are invited to join us in Washington DC, the Nation's Capital, to meditate with hundreds of thousands of other peace makers for peace within ourselves, our families and communities, and the world. Washington DC is a designated Peace Point, one of 7,000 Peace Points around the world where people will gather to be connected to Ekam, the Oneness Field. For a list of Peace Points in the US, click here: https://www.ooacademyusa.org/. The World Peace Meditation is happening at the Unity of Washington DC, 1225 R St NW, Washington DC 20009. Doors open to all who want to be a light for peace at 12 noon and will be completed by 1 PM. Free. At Unity of Washington DC, 1225 R Street NW. Register: http://bit.ly/2OGvbOO
Monday, August 20 at 4 PM, DC Retro Jumpers/Double Dutch for Fun. Learn fun jump rope tricks with the Double Dutch for Fun Jumpers. A family program for children ages 6 and up. A signed waiver is required for all participants. At Capitol View Library, 5001 Central Avenue SE, 202-645-0755, https://www.dclibrary.org/node/60120
Tuesday, August 21 at 12 noon, Peabody Room Presents: Unearthing Secret Histories at Georgetown’s Historic Halcyon House. Excavating at Georgetown’s landmark Halcyon House in 1985, archaeologists found a wealth of household trash that provided new insights into experiences of residents, from the enslaved people living on the site in 1810 to a possibly gay or gender nonconforming resident in the early 20th century. Jenn Porter-Lupu, Northwestern University doctoral student in anthropology, discusses new findings based off the unstudied artifacts from the collection. Artifacts from the site will be on display. In the Peabody Room (3rd floor) of Georgetown Neighborhood Library, 3260 R Street NW. This event is free and open to the public. More info: http://dclibrary.org/node/35929
Wednesday, August 15 at 10:30 AM, Shakespeare for the Young. Back by popular demand. Children will be enchanted by The Tiniest Tempest, based on The Bard's famous play, The Tempest. It’s a perfect introduction to the magic of Shakespeare for our youngest learners. See you there! Free. At the Deanwood Library, 1350 49th St. NE, https://www.dclibrary.org/node/60843
Wednesday, August 22 from 10:30 AM - 10 PM, Ben’s Chili Bowl 60th Anniversary Celebration! Join us and our community as we celebrate 60 years of Ben’s Chili Bowl, the Ali Family, a legacy of community service, and 60 years of great chili half-smokes. There will be a press conference at 10:30 AM, a family-friendly street festival from 11 AM - 3 PM, and an evening fundraising Celebration Gala at 7:30 PM at the Historic Lincoln Theatre. For 60 years, Ben’s has graciously served the people, and every guest has always been embraced as family. When segregation was still alive, Ben’s offered a peaceful gathering place and safe haven for ALL people, regardless of any differences in background or perspective. Society has grown and changed, but Ben’s remains the same and continues to celebrate people from all walks of life as they come together to eat, laugh, and discuss life as they see it. Ben's Chili Bowl is at 1213 U St. No rsvp needed. Event website: http://bit.ly/2Mj3pLu
Wednesday, August 22 at 10:30 PM, Alka-Seltzer After-Party for People Who Overdid It on Chili at Ben’s Chili Bowl 60th Anniversary. If you’ve been a loyal fan of Ben’s Chili Bowl for all or part of its glorious 60-year history….well, you’re not as young as you were when you first went there, are you? And you probably can’t handle a big, hot, spicy bowl of Ben’s Chili the way you could when you were younger and had a cast-iron stomach. So if you have found you need a little something to help with the inevitable heartburn you get post-chili indulgence, then enjoy a meet-up with your fellow indigestionists (is that a word?), and we’ll offer samples of Alka-Seltzer, Pepto-Bismol, Rolaids, Pepcid, Tums, Gaviscon….you name it, you can have it. And we’ll play some wonderful old commercials, like this one: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bxjb2UJZ-5I and this one: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=48TewJlc6BA. We’ll meet at the Rite-Aid across the street from Ben’s Chili Bowl, or we would, if this were not the Weekly Fake Event.
Wednesday, August 15 at 11 AM, Rosedale Outdoor Story Time. Join us for an outdoor and all ages story time. The Cleveland Park Librarian will bring a parachute for sitting, colorful big books to read, and maybe some unexpected fun and games. This program is weather dependent. If it is raining or above 90 degrees please check the Rosedale Conservancy website, http://bit.ly/2Mj15nI, to see if story time is cancelled. Free. Rosedale Conservancy is located at 35th and Newark NW.
Wednesday, August 22 from 4:30 - 7:30 PM, My Brother's Keeper DC Volunteer Recruitment Fair by Serve DC. Looking for volunteer opportunities? Register for Serve DC's My Brother's Keeper one-day volunteer recruitment fair at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center. This one-day volunteer recruitment fair will host 60 nonprofit and government agencies that provide volunteer opportunities with young boys and men of color. This event is designed for prospective mentors, tutors, coaches, and pro-bono consultants. Together, we can build a city of skilled professionals supporting boys and young men of color through volunteerism and mentorship. Free. Register: http://bit.ly/2nJ0Gfz. At Walter E. Washington Convention Center, 801 Mt Vernon Place NW
Wednesday, August 22 at 6:30 PM, DC Punk Archive Rooftop Show. The DC Punk Archive is taking it to the roof this summer for a series of concerts outside on the 3rd floor terrace at Woodridge Library. Join us for a night of local music overlooking Langdon Park and learn more about the DC Punk Archive collection. Featured bands on August 22 are: Stronger Sex; Peace and Body Roll Duo BOOMscat. Free. Capacity on the outdoor terrace is limited to 70 people and is first come, first served. The show will move inside in case of inclement weather. The Woodridge Library is at 1801 Hamlin Street NE, http://bit.ly/2PdN34H
Thursday, August 23 from 10 AM - 1 PM, Washington DC Professional Career Fair. Get Hired! Meet face to face with top employers hiring for Sales, Customer Service, Retail, Financial Services, Management, I.T. and Government positions. If you have been looking for a new career or just ready to start a new job, you don't want to miss this exciting hiring event by Nationwide Career Fairs. Professional Dress is required and please bring additional copies of your resume. What to expect at a Nationwide Career Fair? Multiple employers hiring for open positions. Great networking opportunities in a relaxed, professional environment. Face to face meetings with recruiters, managers and human resources professionals from local and Fortune 500 companies. 100% free event for job seekers to attend. At the Renaissance Hotel, 999 9th St. NW. Register: http://bit.ly/2MpM1no
Thursday, August 16 at 6:30 PM, A Right to the City: Histories of Neighborhood Organizing in DC. Join Dr. Samir Meghelli, Chief Curator at the Smithsonian Anacostia Community Museum for a discussion about how Washingtonians have shaped and reshaped their neighborhoods in extraordinary ways. After a half-century of population decline and disinvestment, Washington, DC, today is home to a rapidly growing population, rising rents and home prices, major new development projects, but also deepening inequality. Dr. Meghelli will explore more than five decades of neighborhood change in the nation’s capital as well as the rich history of organizing and civic engagement that accompanied it. This discussion is based on the Right to the City exhibit at the Smithsonian Anacostia Community Museum, highlighting six neighborhoods across the city—Adams Morgan, Anacostia, Brookland, Chinatown, Shaw, and Southwest. Register for seminar at http://bit.ly/2nGcv6h. For more information about People's University seminars, contact michele.casto @ dc dot gov. Free. At Shaw (Watha T. Daniel) Library, 1630 7th St. NW, https://www.dclibrary.org/node/61287
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