Past Events

September 2020

Free

Women on Wednesdays: How Black Women Broke Barriers

September 02, 06:00 PM- September 02, 07:00 PM
Women on Wednesdays: How Black Women Broke Barriers
Dr. Martha S. Jones, of Johns Hopkins University, will discuss her new book, Vanguard: How Black Women Broke Barriers, Won the Vote, and Insisted on Equality for All, “the epic history of African American women's pursuit of political power -- and how it transformed America,” with WPI Executive Director Betsy Fischer Martin. American University’s Women…

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Middle C Music Outdoor Jam Sessions

September 05, 01:00 PM- September 05, 03:30 PM
Middle C Music Outdoor Jam Sessions
Join Middle C Music and musician Will Byrne for an outdoor open jam session every Saturday, weather permitting. Enjoy great live music or join in the jam. Masks required and social distancing observed. Contact Middle C Music for more information.

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Women on Wednesdays: She Votes!

September 09, 06:00 PM- September 09, 07:00 PM
Women on Wednesdays: She Votes!
Award-winning journalists Lynn Sherr and Ellen Goodman, co-hosts of the She Votes! Our Battle for the Ballot podcast, will discuss the complex history of the women’s suffrage movement, and its enduring significance during their tenure reporting on women’s rights and social change issues. American University’s Women & Politics Institute’s “Women on Wednesdays” presents dynamic and though-provoking women leaders,…

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Middle C Music Outdoor Jam Sessions

September 12, 01:00 PM- September 12, 03:30 PM
Middle C Music Outdoor Jam Sessions
Join Middle C Music and musician Will Byrne for an outdoor open jam session every Saturday, weather permitting. Enjoy great live music or join in the jam. Masks required and social distancing observed. Contact Middle C Music for more information.

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Fessenden Park Clean-Up

September 12, 08:00 AM- September 12, 09:00 AM
Fessenden Park Clean-Up
Join the Friends of Fessenden Park and Tenleytown Main Street for our monthly park clean up. Volunteers will pick up litter, clean park furniture, prune overgrowth, and pull weeds to keep our local park looking great. Gloves, face masks, trash and leaf bags, and other supplies will be provided. Volunteers of all ages welcome. Those…

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Tenleytown to Wesley Heights …Bet you don’t realize all that’s there!

September 12, 11:00 AM- September 12, 11:45 AM
Tenleytown to Wesley Heights …Bet you don’t realize all that’s there!
Where do religion, culture, news, national security and beauty all exist within just over a mile of each other? They are all on and near Nebraska Avenue NW, from Tenleytown to Wesley Heights. This stretch of road is home to the National Presbyterian Church and School and the Methodist Seminary. It’s where you’ll find the…

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Art All Night

September 13, 12:00 AM- September 13, 11:59 PM
Art All Night
Art All Night goes virtual for 2020... Art All Night is not only going online, it's expanding to two weeks! AAN 2020 begins September 13 and runs through September 26. The annual festival takes place in Tenleytown and neighborhoods across the city, celebrating the arts in all their forms and showcasing the diverse talents of…

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Art All Night

September 14, 12:00 AM- September 14, 11:59 PM
Art All Night
Art All Night goes virtual for 2020... Art All Night is not only going online, it's expanding to two weeks! AAN 2020 begins September 13 and runs through September 26. The annual festival takes place in Tenleytown and neighborhoods across the city, celebrating the arts in all their forms and showcasing the diverse talents of…

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Art All Night

September 15, 12:00 AM- September 15, 11:59 PM
Art All Night
Art All Night goes virtual for 2020... Art All Night is not only going online, it's expanding to two weeks! AAN 2020 begins September 13 and runs through September 26. The annual festival takes place in Tenleytown and neighborhoods across the city, celebrating the arts in all their forms and showcasing the diverse talents of…

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Women on Wednesdays: How to Build Back Better

September 16, 06:00 PM- September 16, 07:00 PM
Women on Wednesdays: How to Build Back Better
Kristin Kim Bart will discuss the International Rescue Committee’s recently released report, When Returning to Normal Doesn’t Work for Half the World’s Population: How to Build Back Better. The white paper amplifies how following times of crises, such as COVID-19, just how critically important it is for women, “that we do not just get back to…

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Art All Night

September 16, 12:00 AM- September 16, 11:59 PM
Art All Night
Art All Night goes virtual for 2020... Art All Night is not only going online, it's expanding to two weeks! AAN 2020 begins September 13 and runs through September 26. The annual festival takes place in Tenleytown and neighborhoods across the city, celebrating the arts in all their forms and showcasing the diverse talents of…

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Free

Art All Night

September 17, 12:00 AM- September 17, 11:59 PM
Art All Night
Art All Night goes virtual for 2020... Art All Night is not only going online, it's expanding to two weeks! AAN 2020 begins September 13 and runs through September 26. The annual festival takes place in Tenleytown and neighborhoods across the city, celebrating the arts in all their forms and showcasing the diverse talents of…

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Free

Art All Night

September 18, 12:00 AM- September 18, 11:59 PM
Art All Night
Art All Night goes virtual for 2020... Art All Night is not only going online, it's expanding to two weeks! AAN 2020 begins September 13 and runs through September 26. The annual festival takes place in Tenleytown and neighborhoods across the city, celebrating the arts in all their forms and showcasing the diverse talents of…

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Free

Art All Night

September 19, 12:00 AM- September 19, 11:59 PM
Art All Night
Art All Night goes virtual for 2020... Art All Night is not only going online, it's expanding to two weeks! AAN 2020 begins September 13 and runs through September 26. The annual festival takes place in Tenleytown and neighborhoods across the city, celebrating the arts in all their forms and showcasing the diverse talents of…

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Free

Middle C Music Outdoor Jam Sessions

September 19, 01:00 PM- September 19, 03:30 PM
Middle C Music Outdoor Jam Sessions
Join Middle C Music and musician Will Byrne for an outdoor open jam session every Saturday, weather permitting. Enjoy great live music or join in the jam. Masks required and social distancing observed. Contact Middle C Music for more information.

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Free

Food Drive at National Presbyterian Church

September 19, 04:00 PM- September 19, 06:00 PM
Food Drive at National Presbyterian Church
Join together with National Presbyterian Church to help Central Union Mission and the University of the District of Columbia (UDC) food pantry with a contact-less drive-through Food Drive! Please put items in bags in your trunk, so volunteers can safely collect your donation. Donations accepted: pasta canned spaghetti sauce (no glass please) canned tuna canned meats peanut butter canned soups canned beans…

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Art All Night

September 20, 12:00 AM- September 20, 11:59 PM
Art All Night
Art All Night goes virtual for 2020... Art All Night is not only going online, it's expanding to two weeks! AAN 2020 begins September 13 and runs through September 26. The annual festival takes place in Tenleytown and neighborhoods across the city, celebrating the arts in all their forms and showcasing the diverse talents of…

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$72.00

Virtual Contemporary Adult Class - Six Week Session

September 21, 07:00 PM- September 21, 08:00 PM
Virtual Contemporary Adult Class - Six Week Session
Express yourself in this intermediate level Contemporary Adult Class taught by Sarah Ewing. Break away from the classical techniques and move your body unconventionally. Join us for this 6 week session of LIVE Virtual Contemporary Class for adults. Can't commit to the 6 week session? "Drop In" for only $15/class. 9/21 Drop in 7-8pm Contemporary9/28…

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Art All Night

September 21, 12:00 AM- September 21, 11:59 PM
Art All Night
Art All Night goes virtual for 2020... Art All Night is not only going online, it's expanding to two weeks! AAN 2020 begins September 13 and runs through September 26. The annual festival takes place in Tenleytown and neighborhoods across the city, celebrating the arts in all their forms and showcasing the diverse talents of…

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Free

Art All Night

September 22, 12:00 AM- September 22, 11:59 PM
Art All Night
Art All Night goes virtual for 2020... Art All Night is not only going online, it's expanding to two weeks! AAN 2020 begins September 13 and runs through September 26. The annual festival takes place in Tenleytown and neighborhoods across the city, celebrating the arts in all their forms and showcasing the diverse talents of…

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$72.00

Virtual Adult Body-Friendly Ballet 6 week session

September 22, 07:00 PM- September 22, 08:00 PM
Virtual Adult Body-Friendly Ballet 6 week session
Adult Body-Friendly Ballet: Through the exploration of the ballet, build your knowledge and strength in a feel good technique class. This class is free of jumps and Body Friendly. Join us for this 6 week session of  LIVE Virtual Body-Friendly Ballet Class for adults. Can't commit to the 6 week session? "Drop In" for only $15/class. (Drop…

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$72.00

Virtual Adult Beginner Contemporary 6 week session

September 22, 05:30 PM- September 22, 06:30 PM
Virtual Adult Beginner Contemporary 6 week session
Adult Beginner Contemporary: Explore contemporary dance and learn the fundamentals each week in this expressive style of dance. Join us for this 6 week session of  LIVE Virtual Beginner Contemporary Class for adults. Can't commit to the session? "Drop In" for only $15/class. (Drop in window closes 15 minutes upon the start of class) 9/22 Drop…

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Women on Wednesdays: She Will Rise

September 23, 06:00 PM- September 23, 07:00 PM
Women on Wednesdays: She Will Rise
Reflecting on the events that precipitated her resignation from Congress in 2019, Katie Hill details how to “overcome the obstacles holding women back from achieving equal representation in positions of power to create the change we want for the next century for our future.” Interweaving her personal story, She Will Rise is a personal story about “power…

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$72.00

Virtual Adult Hip Hop 6 week session

September 23, 07:00 PM- September 23, 07:45 PM
Virtual Adult Hip Hop 6 week session
Learn the foundations of hip hop: starting from house, old school, locking, breaking, popping, tutting, gliding and freestyle. Join us for this 6 week session of LIVE Virtual Beginner Hip Hop Class for adults.  Virtual Hip Hop 6 Week Session (9/23-10/28) | 7-7:45pm Can't commit to a 6 week session? "Drop In" for only $15/class. (Drop…

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Art All Night

September 23, 12:00 AM- September 23, 11:59 PM
Art All Night
Art All Night goes virtual for 2020... Art All Night is not only going online, it's expanding to two weeks! AAN 2020 begins September 13 and runs through September 26. The annual festival takes place in Tenleytown and neighborhoods across the city, celebrating the arts in all their forms and showcasing the diverse talents of…

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$72.00

Virtual Adult Jazz 6 week session

September 24, 06:30 PM- September 24, 07:30 PM
Virtual Adult Jazz 6 week session
Adult Jazz: This intermediate level class taught by Maurice Johnson will vary styles from Street Jazz, Contemporary to Broadway Jazz. Join us for this 6 week session of  LIVE Virtual Jazz Class for adults. Virtual Jazz 6 Week Session (9/24-10/29) | 6:30-7:30pm Can't commit to the 6 week session? "Drop In" for only $15/class. (Drop…

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Art All Night

September 24, 12:00 AM- September 24, 11:59 PM
Art All Night
Art All Night goes virtual for 2020... Art All Night is not only going online, it's expanding to two weeks! AAN 2020 begins September 13 and runs through September 26. The annual festival takes place in Tenleytown and neighborhoods across the city, celebrating the arts in all their forms and showcasing the diverse talents of…

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Eric Plutz performs Great 5th Symphony of Louis Vierne, Notre Dame de Paris organist

September 25, 07:30 PM- September 25, 08:15 PM
Eric Plutz performs Great 5th Symphony of Louis Vierne, Notre Dame de Paris organist
St. Ann's is happy to welcome Eric Plutz, Princeton University organist, to play a recital on our 1999 Létourneau organ on Friday, September 25 at 7:30pm!Eric Plutz will perform the Great 5th Symphony of Louis Vierne (1870-1937), organist of Notre Dame de Paris!This event is free, but donations will be gratefully accepted to benefit our…

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$5.00

Theatre Overture: 200222020

September 25, 07:30 PM- September 25, 08:45 PM
Theatre Overture: 200222020
What does it feel like to be coming of age at this complicated and problematic time? Does turning 18 and entering adulthood feel the same now as it did for past generations? What unique challenges face young people right this moment, and how well can anyone else truly understand their particular struggles? Join American University's…

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Art All Night

September 25, 12:00 AM- September 25, 11:59 PM
Art All Night
Art All Night goes virtual for 2020... Art All Night is not only going online, it's expanding to two weeks! AAN 2020 begins September 13 and runs through September 26. The annual festival takes place in Tenleytown and neighborhoods across the city, celebrating the arts in all their forms and showcasing the diverse talents of…

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$5.00

Theatre Overture: 200222020

September 26, 07:30 PM- September 26, 08:45 PM
Theatre Overture: 200222020
What does it feel like to be coming of age at this complicated and problematic time? Does turning 18 and entering adulthood feel the same now as it did for past generations? What unique challenges face young people right this moment, and how well can anyone else truly understand their particular struggles? Join American University's…

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Free

Middle C Music Outdoor Jam Sessions

September 26, 01:00 PM- September 26, 03:30 PM
Middle C Music Outdoor Jam Sessions
Join Middle C Music and musician Will Byrne for an outdoor open jam session every Saturday, weather permitting. Enjoy great live music or join in the jam. Masks required and social distancing observed. Contact Middle C Music for more information.

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Free

Art All Night

September 26, 12:00 AM- September 26, 11:59 PM
Art All Night
Art All Night goes virtual for 2020... Art All Night is not only going online, it's expanding to two weeks! AAN 2020 begins September 13 and runs through September 26. The annual festival takes place in Tenleytown and neighborhoods across the city, celebrating the arts in all their forms and showcasing the diverse talents of…

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$72.00

Virtual Contemporary Adult Class - Six Week Session

September 28, 07:00 PM- September 28, 08:00 PM
Virtual Contemporary Adult Class - Six Week Session
Express yourself in this intermediate level Contemporary Adult Class taught by Sarah Ewing. Break away from the classical techniques and move your body unconventionally. Join us for this 6 week session of LIVE Virtual Contemporary Class for adults. Can't commit to the 6 week session? "Drop In" for only $15/class. 9/21 Drop in 7-8pm Contemporary9/28…

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$72.00

Virtual Adult Beginner Contemporary 6 week session

September 29, 05:30 PM- September 29, 06:30 PM
Virtual Adult Beginner Contemporary 6 week session
Adult Beginner Contemporary: Explore contemporary dance and learn the fundamentals each week in this expressive style of dance. Join us for this 6 week session of  LIVE Virtual Beginner Contemporary Class for adults. Can't commit to the session? "Drop In" for only $15/class. (Drop in window closes 15 minutes upon the start of class) 9/22 Drop…

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$72.00

Virtual Adult Body-Friendly Ballet 6 week session

September 29, 07:00 PM- September 29, 08:00 PM
Virtual Adult Body-Friendly Ballet 6 week session
Adult Body-Friendly Ballet: Through the exploration of the ballet, build your knowledge and strength in a feel good technique class. This class is free of jumps and Body Friendly. Join us for this 6 week session of  LIVE Virtual Body-Friendly Ballet Class for adults. Can't commit to the 6 week session? "Drop In" for only $15/class. (Drop…

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$72.00

Virtual Adult Hip Hop 6 week session

September 30, 07:00 PM- September 30, 07:45 PM
Virtual Adult Hip Hop 6 week session
Learn the foundations of hip hop: starting from house, old school, locking, breaking, popping, tutting, gliding and freestyle. Join us for this 6 week session of LIVE Virtual Beginner Hip Hop Class for adults.  Virtual Hip Hop 6 Week Session (9/23-10/28) | 7-7:45pm Can't commit to a 6 week session? "Drop In" for only $15/class. (Drop…

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