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Wednesday, July 2, 2025, at 7:00pm through Saturday, July 5, 2025, at 3:00pm.

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July 1 | Faith Leaders Luncheon at Martha's Table
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July 5 | Fourth of July Concert in Downtown DC
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A front-row seat to one of the best fireworks displays in the country!

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July 5 | Free Arts + Crafts Workshop at Anacostia Museum
July 5 | Free Arts + Crafts Workshop at Anacostia Museum

Bring the whole family out to create, imagine and visually express themselves!

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July 5 | Strokes & Lines Basement Party at Honfleur Gallery
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This is a 21+ and older event! Get your tickets now!

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July 5 | Anacostia Community Museum Farm Stand
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The weekly market runs through November 22, 2025!

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Warsame and the victim agreed to a fist fight over a hat.

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Continues to ask for the community’s assistance in identifying the second suspect.

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There are other events in the city which will require extensive street closures.

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June 30 | Community Meeting about the Anacostia Community Museum
June 30 | Community Meeting about the Anacostia Community Museum

Share your ideas and perspectives on the future of the museum.

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Customized In-School and Out-of-School Time Programs for youth ages 8-24.

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July 1 | Faith Leaders Luncheon at Martha's Table
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