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A note from Tenleytown Main Street’s Executive Director

Spring Events in Tenleytown

Tenleytown Main Street is hosting a free Health & Wellness Day on Saturday, April 25th!

Join us at Janney Elementary School from 10 am to 1 pm for a packed schedule of indoor and outdoor events for all ages. Some of the highlighted events include Zumba and gentle yoga, demonstrations by Dance Flamenco DC and District Irish Dance, and classes presented by Onelife Fitness. This is an event you don’t want to miss!

Learn more at: https://tenleytownmainstreet.org/health-and-wellness-day/

AU’s Spring Music & Arts Lineup

American University’s Katzen Arts Center is celebrating its 20th anniversary, and what better way to celebrate than attending one of its upcoming spring performances:

April 11-12: AU Chamber Singers: “THE DISPLACED” (Saturday – 8 pm, Sunday – 3 pm)

April 17-18: “Danceworks 2026” (Friday & Saturday – 7:30 pm)

April 18-19: AU Chorus: “Between Stone and Sky” (Saturday – 7:30 pm, Sunday – 2 pm)

April 19: AU Symphonic Band and Pep Band Spring Concert (Sunday – 6 pm)

April 24: AU Jazz Orchestra and Jazz Combos: “Some Spring Swing” (Friday – 7:30 pm)

April 25-26: AU Symphony Orchestra: “Beethoven’s Fifth” (Saturday – 7:30 pm, Sunday – 3 pm)

April 25: “Sahara Dance Under a Desert Moon 2026” (Saturday – 3 pm & 6 pm)

* Tickets for all shows can be found online and range in prices: $15 for general public, free for AU students, $10 for AU staff/faculty, senior citizens, children, and AU alums.

Highlighting Tenleytown Businesses: 2D Noodles

Relatively new to Tenleytown Main Street, 2D Noodles offers a unique and authentic dining experience. Entering 2D Noodles means stepping into an entirely immersive dining experience with a two dimensional interior in a hand drawn style. The menu is immersive too, including Japanese ramen, Vietnamese pho, and Sichuan-style noodles. 2D Noodles also makes it a priority to give back to the community with family dinners and gathering events. Read more about 2D Noodles, their menu, and their mission online!

Upcoming Events

April 7: Name That Tune at Masala Art (8-9:30 pm)

April 9: Trivia Night at Guapo’s (7:30-9:30 pm)

April 9: ANC 3E will hold its April virtual meeting Thursday at 7:30 pm.  ANC meetings are open to all community members. A tentative agenda is available prior to the meeting. Registration is required and is available online.

April 9: PJ Movie Night @ Tenley-Friendship Library (5:30-7 pm) Register Here

April 9: Visiting Artists Series: Soledad Salamé @ American University (6-7 pm) Register Here

April 11: Gallery Talk: Humanist Touch @ American University (6-7 pm) Register Here

April 11, 18 and 25: Weekly English Conversation Group @ Tenley-Friendship Library (10 am-12 pm) Register Here

April 12: JTR Jujutsu International Women’s Self-Defense and Safety Workshop (10 am-2 pm) Register Here

April 13: Iona Senior Services’ Conversations with DACL (12:45 pm) Register Here

April 14: Teen Choice Movie Night @ Tenley-Friendship Library (3:45-5:30 pm) Register Here

April 18: “MidnightRose: A Reading Series of Poetry and Prose” @ Tenley-Friendship Library (1-3 pm) Register Here

April 19: St. Ann’s Concert Series: “From Moscow through Paris to New York on Two Pianos” (3 pm) Register Here

April 23: Iona Senior Services Emergency Preparedness Training (11:30 am-12 pm) Register Here

April 25: Friendship Place’s Walk to End Homelessness (9:30 am registration; walk begins at 11 am) Register Here

April 25: Family Improv Event @ Tenley-Friendship Library (2-3:30 pm) Register Here

April 26: St. Ann’s Concert Series: AGM Relief Fund Concert (3 pm) Register Here

Tenleytown Main Street is an accredited Main Street program funded

in part by DC’s DSLBD. Contact us at info@tenleytownmainstreet.org.