Can you write a play about Anacostia to be performed at the Anacostia Playhouse?!

Attention playwrights! Anacostia Playhouse is seeking new and non-produced 10-minute and one-act plays for the 2018 New Works Festival. Apply now!

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June 28 | FSFSC Full Collaborative Meeting @ Malcolm X Opportunity Center

Learn more about the programs and initiatives offered by the Far Southeast Family Strengthening Collaborative. This event is free!

June 11 | CHCA Monthly Meeting featuring debate between Phil Mendelson and Ed Lazere

Don’t miss this insightful debate between the candidates for DC Council Chair! Tonight at 6:30pm

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June 12 | Community Book Discussion @ MahoganyBooks

MahoganyBooks and Duende District (MBxDD) invite you out to discuss Zora Neale Hurston’s posthumously published title, Barracoon: The Story of the Last “Black Cargo”.

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June 21 - 24 | By The People Festival

A free festival at a variety of locations throughout DC including events at THEARC West! Celebrate life, liberty & happiness!

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June 11 | Kemetic Yoga @ CHACC

An amazing yoga class for all levels, and only $5!

In Pictures | Martha's Table ribbon cutting at The Commons at Stanton Square

The Commons is here! The ribbon has been cut, now join Martha’s Table for their Grand Opening on June 23rd!

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409 Savannah St SE - $374,900

Fully renovated 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom now available!

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June 9 | Youth Fitness Classes @ The Den Reading Room

An affordable, fun and interactive workshop series for kids!

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June 9 | Project Create Family Art Day

Taught by artist and art therapist Katherine Tucker, will explore themes of comfort and care using a variety of textured fabrics and materials to create beautiful "softness projects." Free class!

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June 10 | La'Verne E. Washington Book Signing @ MahoganyBooks

Join us for our MahoganyBooks Indie/Penned author series featuring local singer, songwriter, and author La’Verne Washington.

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June 9 & 23 | Free bike repair clinic @ Anacostia Library

Get summer bike ready with this free bike repair clinic!

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Free community yoga classes @ Fort Stanton Recreation Center

Never miss an opportunity to find peace in the community!

Upcoming events @ MahoganyBooks

More than just a book store! Check out what’s in the event pipeline

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June 25 | The AEDC Albert R. "Butch" Hopkins Memorial Scholarship Foundation Annual Golf Tournament

Proceeds from the annual tournament are used to provide college tuition scholarships to deserving seniors of Ballou Senior High School S.T.A.Y. and the Academies at Anacostia Senior High Schools.

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