A note from Tenleytown Main Street’s Executive Director
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May is a great time to get out and enjoy the many events in Tenleytown and our surrounding area. I am particularly excited for our annual TenleyFest on May 30, which features local musicians and artists throughout the corridor. See below for more details. Come check it out for an afternoon of fun and community, supporting what makes Tenleytown a wonderful place!
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And it’s an afternoon you don’t want to miss!
Join us for sidewalk art, walking tours, indoor and outdoor activities, and live music on Wisconsin Ave.
The event will run from 3 to 5 pm, with happenings from Fessenden St. to River Rd.
During TenleyFest, you can find live music and activities at the following locations: Fessenden Park, Coffee Nature, Max’s Tavern, Happy Paws,
Le Chat Noir, Caring Hands, TD Bank, Print Space,
The Tile Shop, Guapo’s, and Middle C Music.
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May 5: Celebrate Cinco De Mayo with Surfside!
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Make a reservation now to celebrate the holiday with Surfside Tenleytown. There will be a variety of events offered such as face painting and balloon twisting from 3:30 to 7:30 pm, and live music from 5 to 10 pm. Additionally, Surfside’s “Taco Tuesday” special will be ongoing all day: Buy one order of tacos and get your third free!
For more information on Surfside’s special offerings, be sure to check out their menu below.
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National Small Business Week is May 4 to May 9! Across DC, there are more than 75,000 small businesses that drive all areas of our community. We all benefit from the small businesses in Tenleytown. Please take this opportunity to support them this week. Small business owners and those interested in supporting National Small Business Week can learn more and register for events here.
For community members and business owners looking to participate in other ways, taking to social media could be just the thing. During DC Small Business Week, joining the #iBuyDC campaign online is a great way to show support for a favorite local business or venue. Use the hashtag #iBuyDC and tag @smallbizDC!
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Come see Jackson-Reed High School’s Spring Musical MAMMA MIA!
Performance Dates – May 15, 16, 22, and 23 (7 pm) & an additional show on May 23 (2 pm)
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Come see Jackson-Reed Theater’s Spring Musical, Mamma Mia! ABBA’s hits tell the hilarious story of a young woman’s search for her birth father. This sunny and funny tale unfolds on a Greek island paradise. On the eve of her wedding, a daughter’s quest to discover the identity of her father brings three men from her mother’s past back to the island they last visited 20 years ago.
Four evening performances on May 15, 16, 22 and 23 at 7 pm, and a matinee performance on May 23 at 2 pm, in the Jackson-Reed Auditorium at 3950 Chesapeake St. NW. Tickets are $20 for adults, $10 for students, and free for Jackson-Reed faculty and staff.
For more information about the musical and ticket purchasing visit this site.
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May 17: District Irish Dance Spring Showcase
11 am to 12:30 pm
Tickets are now on sale! The showcase will be $25 for general admission and will take place at the Miracle Theatre at 535 8th St. SE.
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May 5 – Name That Tune @ Masala Art (8 – 10 pm)
May 5 – Iona Senior Services Support Group: Caring for your spouse or partner @ Zoom (12:30 – 2 pm) For more information and pre-registration call (202) 895 – 9448
May 6 – Gentle Yoga with Beth Lawrence @ Tenley-Friendship Library (10:30 – 11:30 am) Register Here
May 7 – Pajama Movie Night @ Tenley-Friendship Library (5:30 – 7:15 pm) Register Here
May 7 – American University Gallery Talk: “If That Makes Sense” @ Katzen Arts Museum (2 – 3 pm) Register Here
May 12 – High School Jazz and Creative Music Concert @ Georgetown Day School (7 – 8:30 pm) More Info Here
May 13 – Gentle Yoga with Beth Lawrence @ Tenley-Friendship Library (10:30 – 11:30 am) Register Here
May 14 – 7th & 8th Grade Visual Art Show Opening Night @ Georgetown Day School (5 – 6:30 pm) More Info Here
May 14 – Middle School Chorus Concert @ Georgetown Day School (6:30 -8:30 pm) More Info Here
May 14 – Trivia Night @ Guapo’s (7:30 pm)
May 14th– ANC 3E virtual meeting (7:30 pm). Registration is required and is available online.
May 20 – Gentle Yoga with Beth Lawrence @ Tenley-Friendship Library (10:30 – 11:30 am) Register Here
May 21 – Tenley Movie Night: Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle @ Tenley-Friendship Library (5:30 – 7:30 pm) Register Here
May 21 – Middle School Dance Showcase @ Georgetown Day School (6:30 – 7:30 pm) More Info Here
May 27 – Gentle Yoga with Beth Lawrence @ Tenley-Friendship Library (10:30 – 11:30 am) Register Here
May 28 – Middle School Band Concert @ Georgetown Day School (6:30 – 7:30 pm) More Info Here
May 29 – 4th Grade Band Concert @ Georgetown Day School (8:45 – 9:45 am) More Info Here
May 28, 29, 30 – Beauty and the Beast Jr. The Musical @ Alice Deal Middle School (May 28/29 – 6 pm showtime; May 30 – 1 pm & 5 pm showtimes) Tickets Available Here
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May 31: St. Ann’s Free Concert Series continues with a performance by the Washington Men’s Camerata (3 pm) More Info
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With doors opening at 2:30 pm, the “This Is America!” concert by the Washington Men’s Camerata is free to all and will be about an hour and a half in length.
The Washington Men’s Camerata performs a variety of music, spanning 250 years of American history and covering everything from art songs to folk music. A small reception will follow the concert.
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Business Feature: Le Chat Noir
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All about Le Chat Noir
Le Chat Noir debuted in Tenleytown in 2005, and since then the classic French restaurant has become a staple in Tenleytown’s dining scene.
Sam Ziar, co-owner of Le Chat Noir, said he and his wife Marie brought their experience in the hospitality and food industry to Le Chat Noir in hopes of creating a “charming ambience that could become a modern homage to the joyful spirit of the Belle Époque.”
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Their mission as a restaurant is relatively simple: to serve simple, healthy, and comforting food.
“Our service is very warm and professional. Our wine is always good and affordable,” Ziar said. “Everyone is welcome to come in for a salade d’endives, escargot, steak frite or buckwheat crepe, or simply enjoy a glass of Côtes du Rhône with charcuterie.”
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Le Chat Noir not only has an expansive menu with traditional French dishes, innovative appetizers, and desserts, it also features a second floor wine bar: Le Chat Perché (open Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays). Silent movies are projected on the second floor for a romantic and quiet atmosphere. Kudos to Le Chat Noir for more than 20 years as a neighborhood gem in Tenleytown!
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As we look ahead, we welcome your contributions to help us continue supporting Tenleytown and its small businesses. Please consider donating to Tenleytown Main Street to help maintain this thriving community!
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