East of the River Magazine June 2019 by Capital Community News

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Summer in the City by Kathleen Donner

June Calendar

DC Jazz Festival

Jazz Avenues by Steve Monroe

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The Bulletin Board

The Numbers by Doni Crawford, Kamolika Das, Simone Holzer, and Amy Lieber

Our River: The Anacostia by Bill Matuszeski

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Community Solar by Catherine Plume

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Changing Hands compiled by Don Denton

KIDS & FAMILY

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Time to Leave Your Comfort Zone by Kathleen Donner

Every June, we make it our business to steer our read-

ers in the direction of a wonderful Washington summer. Contrary to local folklore, DC was not built on a swamp that people must flee at the first opportunity. We’re not even sure that it ever was a swamp, although people like saying it. We also like to complain about the weather, but that’s for another column.

The District is a vibrant city with a staggering amount going on all the time. Fun is all around, you merely have to look for it. Below is a listing of some events and activities we’ve found – artistic, educational, crazy or just fun – that may just help mitigate the summer doldrums and nudge you out of your personal comfort zone.

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Nellie’s Sports Bar, a Washington, DC institution. You know it’s an institution because they sell t-shirts.

DC ROOFTOPS Sunset at the Wharf

Also offering stunning views of the sunset, the boats and the water are the incredible new Wharf roof-top bars. Here’s a current listing: Terrace Bar at Officina, Cantina Bambina, Marquee Bar at The Anthem, Whiskey Charlie, Tiki TNT, 12 Stories and Canopy Central Bistro & Bar. It’s no secret that The Wharf has become a major destination for live music, food, entertaining outof-town guests and general city socializing. Visit their website to see the array of events and activities. Wharfdc.com.

Farm Friday Happy Hour Up Top Acres, 55 M St. SE, is reimagining what a farm looks like as they grow food on roofs. Every third Friday through October, they have a Farm Friday Happy Hour, 5 to 9 p.m. Party on the roof surrounded by herbs, flowers, fruits and vegetables growing in trucked-in soil. Admission is a $10 ticket which includes live music (usually bluegrass), a beautiful sunset and a cocktail featuring some of their rooftop grown herbs and edible flowers. Join their Farm Membership Program and pick up fresh roof-grown produce every week. Read more, buy tickets and register for produce pick-up at uptopacres.com.

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The Story of Life on Earth

The National Fossil Hall at the Natural History Museum, informally called the rex room, reopens on June 8. The 31,000-square-foot exhibition features an authentic Tyrannosaurus rex skeleton alongside more than 700 other fossil specimens, including mammals, reptiles, plants and insects—some never before displayed at the museum. The exhibition tells the story of 3.7 billion years of life on Earth, highlighting the connections among ecosystems, climate, wgeological forces and evolution and encouraging visitors to understand that the choices they make today will have an impact on the future. Beginning June 8, the museum will be open 10 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. daily in June (except June 20) and Thursday to Saturday in July and August (except Aug. 17).

Tuesday Drag Bingo?

While Nellie’s Sports Bar, 900 U St. NW, has a distinctly gay vibe, the sheer fun of the place welcomes all. The bar also offers a great rooftop experience, okay views, weekend drag brunch, Tuesday drag bingo, Wednesday smart-ass trivia, Thursday game night and a friendly staff. Open daily: Mondays to Thursdays, 5 p.m. to 1 a.m.; Friday, 3 p.m. to 3 a.m.; Saturdays, 10:30 a.m. to 3 a.m.; and Sundays, 10:30 a.m. to 1.p.m. nelliessportsbar.com.

Native Americans Where We Live Meet the Native Americans of the Chesapeake Bay region–what is now Washington, DC, Maryland, Virginia and Delaware–through photographs, maps, ceremonial and everyday objects and interactives. Return to a Native Place: Algonquian Peoples of the Chesapeake educates visitors on the group’s continued presence in the region and it provides an overview of the history and events from the 1600s to the present that have impacted the lives of the Nanticoke, Powhatan and Piscataway tribes. The National Museum of the American Indian is open daily from 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. americanindian.si.ed.

Illegal To Be You Illegal to be You: Gay History Beyond Stonewall opens at the American History museum on June 21. In June 1969, LGBTQ+ community members resisted a police raid at the Stonewall Inn, a bar in lower Manhattan. The Smithsonian American History Museum will mark this 50th anniversary with a display featuring objects from its collections that put the history of that memorable event within a larger and longer experience of being gay. Artifact walls reflect the museum’s core mission to collect, study and exhibit objects from our nation’s rich and diverse history. Open 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., daily. Americanhistory.si.edu. LEFT: This Allosaurus fragilis skeleton was the first nearly complete Allosaurus found and is one of the most studied in the world. It will be on display in “The David H. Koch Hall of Fossils— Deep Time,” which opens June 8 at the Smithsonian’s National Museum of Natural History. Photo: Smithsonian Institution

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DINE FESTIVALLY Beer, Bourbon and BBQ

The 10th annual Beer, Bourbon and BBQ Festival (AKA pork-out) at National Harbor is on Saturday, June 15, 2 to 6 p.m.; noon to 2 p.m. for VIP ticket holders. Get ready to enjoy all the pleasures that true Southerners live by--Beer, Bourbon, Barbeque, Boots, Bacon, Biscuits, Bluegrass and Smoked Beasts! Your admission buys you a sampling glass so you can enjoy all-you-care-to-taste samplings of beer and bourbon. $40, general admission; $75, VIP. Use code “pig” for $10 off general admission. A portion of the proceeds go to Spirit of Hope Children’s Foundation. Event information is at beerandbourbon. com/washington-dc/show.

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Around The World in 80 Dishes

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Celebrate the rich intercultural diversity of the Washington, DC area at the Around the World Cultural Food Festival on Saturday, Aug. 17, 11 a.m. to 7 p.m., at Freedom Plaza on Pennsylvania Ave., NW. Admission is free with food and beverage available for purchase. Enjoy delicious foods from around the world while watching singers and dancers from different countries. Shop from ethnic artisans. With only one restaurant per country, the festival selects only the best of the best for their attendees. aroundtheworldfestival.com.

Battle of the BBQs The National Capital Barbecue Battle, on Pennsylvania Avenue NW between Third and Seventh, is on June 22 and 23. It pays tribute to everything barbecue and truly embodies the best that America has to offer. In addition to bringing together thousands of BBQ fans from around the country, this annual event raises millions of dollars for local charities. Funds raised this year will benefit USO-Metro and the Capital Area Food Bank. The Battle opens at 11 a.m. each day. Tickets at the gate are $15 each day. There is a small discount for online purchase. bbqindc.com.

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Boating in DC rents pedal boats, kayaks, canoes, rowboats, swan boats (whatever they are) and lots more “for an hour or a day.” They operate out of the Ballpark Boathouse, the Wharf Boathouse, Fletcher’s Boathouse, Key Bridge Boathouse, National Harbor, Thompson Boat Center, the Tidal Basin and the Washington Sailing Marina. Hourly rates seem to be between $16/hour to $25/hour. Included are life jackets, paddles, cushions and some safety supplies. boatingindc.com.

Bathe in the Forest

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Author, naturalist and certified forest therapy guide Melanie ChoukasBradley leads a forest bathing walk at Brookside Gardens. Photo: Ana Ka’ahanui (Capital Nature)

Fish With the Family The best thing to do before gathering your gear together and setting up camp along the river bank, is visit doee.dc.gov/service/fishdc. For absolute beginners, there are Anacostia River Family Fishing Days on July 7, Aug. 3, Sept. 8 and Oct. 5, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., in Anacostia Park outside of the Aquatic Resources Education Center. Spin cast rods and basic tackle are available on loan for fishing along the Anacostia River, adjacent to the AREC, in the north end of Anacostia Park. Equipment may be reserved on weekdays from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., April through October. In the District, anyone between the ages of 16 and 64 needs a license. Purchase one online at doee.dc.gov/node/9772 for $10.

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Lean and Taste at City Winery

At City Winery, 1350 Okie St. NE, beve rage director Samantha Miller leads interactive class es that take guests through tasting and pairing wine s at every level of expertise. Beginners and the curious can explore the basics of red or sparkling wine. Foo dies can find surprising pairings with chocolate, chee se and more (last month there was a class pairing with Girl Scout Cookies). And advanced classes involve blind tasting and much more. Here’s a sample from the June schedule: June 7, Tequila! Drink & Learn; June 10, Summer Cocktail Class; June 12, Blind Tasting Wor kshop; June 15, Red Wine! Drink & Learn; June 22, Chocolate and Wine Pairing; June 28, Scotch! Drink & Learn. Check the website for the full schedule. Pric es are $30 TO $35. citywinery.com.

Hamlet For Free Every summer, the Shakespeare Theatre Company offers residents and visitors to DC the gift of a free Shakespeare play performed by a world class theatre company. This year the Free For All presents Hamlet, July 10 to 21. Set in a modern surveillance state Denmark, Hamlet returns home from university after his father’s death to find his mother remarried, his uncle on the throne and a world seemingly gone insane. When his father’s ghost appears demanding vengeance, the desperate Danish prince must decide: Submit or Resist. Accept or Avenge. Live or Die. The online ticket lottery opens on July 9. You can also stand in line for 200 tickets that will be available just before curtain time. Read more at shakespearetheatre.org.

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The Washington Bach Consort Capitol Cantata Series is on Mondays, 12:10 p.m. at St. Peter’s, 313 Second St. SE and Tuesdays, 12:10 p.m., at Church of the Epiphany, 1317 G St. NW. This free (donations accepted) concert series attracts more than 2,000 attendees each year. Throughout its history The Washington Bach Consort has made music education programs and audience outreach activities central to its mission. Its Giving Bach to the Community initiatives have offered a range of free or low-cost educational and enrichment activities to residents of the greater Washington DC area. For details, visit bachconsort.org.

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OUTDOOR MUSIC

DC Jazz Festival The DC Jazz Festival, June 7 to 16, invites you to explore the exceptional array of renowned masters and emerging artists from across the jazz spectrum and beyond. It’s everywhere—The Wharf, City Winery, Ivy City Smokehouse, The Hamilton Live and dozens of other venues. And Jazz in the ‘Hoods takes jazz to the neighborhoods with performances in local DC clubs, restaurants, galleries, hotels, arts centers and public spaces. A full, constantly evolving schedule is at dcjazzfest.org/2019-dc-jazz-fest-schedule.

Picnic at Wolf Trap One great summer must-do is a trek to Wolf Trap for music on the lawn. Picnics are allowed (including wine) and you can also order a meal served before the performance on a picnic bench. Lawn seating is perfect for enjoying music, less so for dance, theater and other visual performances. Lawn seating starts at $10 and goes up fast. Try to ignore the lines of traffic in and out of the park—it’s part of the journey. Find their calendar at wolftrap.org.

Capitol Riverfront Friday Night Concerts, 7 to 9 p.m. on June 7, Pebble to Pearl; June 14, Shane Gamble Band; June 21, Driven to Clarity; June 28, Justin Trawick + Navy Band Country Current; July 5, Party Like It’s; July 12, Jah Works, July 19, The 19th Street Band; July 26, Jarreau Williams Band; Aug. 2, 7 Deadlies; Aug. 9, Aztec Sun; Aug. 16, Brent & Co; Aug. 23, La Unica; Aug. 30; Trailer Grass Orchestra. capitolriverfront.org/yards-park.

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Ultimate Frisbee Ultimate Frisbee is a mix between basketball and football. Their words, not ours. “It’s where a corkscrew is a style of throw and not what you use to open a bottle of wine, where a hack is a foul, the disc carrier is referred to as the handler.” Local Ultimate Frisbee enthusiasts are always looking for fellow players. You can register as an individual, a group or a team. DC play is on the National Mall and Harry Thomas field in NoMa /Eckington. Registration is $60 to $70 at dcfray.com. You get a spot on a team, 6 to 8 weeks of play, a t-shirt, access to parties, events and giveaways.

Bocce and Beer

For the first time, this summer the Wharf will have bocce on the winter ice skating rink. Read more at wharfdc.com. Photo: Courtesy of DC Fray

The Power of Play DC Fray is your source for participatory basketball, soccer, bocce, flag football, hockey, kickball, softball, tennis, volleyball, yoga and ultimate frisbee in the area. DC Fray’s mission is: “At DC Fray, we believe that play has the power to transform lives, build communities and create positive impact in the world.” DC Fray also organizes river tubing, speed dating, silent fithop on the Mall, glow yoga on the Mall and other social events. It’s an easy signup at dcfray.com.

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The highly social DC Bocce League play s at the following DC locations: Tuesdays at Columbia Heights; Wednesd ays at Vinoteca U Street wine bar; Wednesdays at Garfield Park on Cap itol Hill; Thursdays at Rose Park; Thursdays at Highland park. League play ers get eight weeks of bocce; beer discounts, bar food specials, team t-shi rt, weekly prizes and an end of the season party. Sign-up fee is $50, $60 or $70 depending of your timing. You must be at least 21 to join. No expe rience necessary and beginners are welcome. Read more and sign up at dcbocce.com.

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INDEPENDENCE FIREWORKS AT MOUNT VERNON June 28 and 29, 6 to 9:45 PM. Fireworks with mansion tour: $36 for adults; $26 for youth. George Washington’s Mount Vernon, 3200 Mount Vernon Memorial Highway, Mount Vernon, VA. mountvernon.org/fireworks.

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INDEPENDENCE DAY A Second of July Celebration of the American-French Alliance. July 2, 6:30 PM. Celebrate the Second of July, the day the Continental Congress voted for American independence, with music of the founding era. David and Ginger Hildebrand of the Colonial Music Institute perform 18th Century in costume with period instruments. Anderson House, 2118 Massachusetts Ave. NW. societyofthecincinnati.org. Post-Game Fireworks at Nat’s Park. July 3, following 6:05 PM Nats vs. Marlins game. Around 9 PM. mlb.com/nationals. July 4th NSO Concert Full Dress Rehearsal. July 3, 8 PM. US Capitol west lawn. Enter the Capitol grounds starting at 3 PM. Alcohol may be confiscated. Free. nso.org. Midnight Independence Day Pilgrimage for Veterans. July 3, 11:30 PM. Join Vet Church and the Veterans Spirituality Ministry at Washington National Cathedral for a late-night pilgrimage to undertake a journey of healing, connection and blessing. All will seek rest from post-traumatic stress, moral injury and anxiety. Those of all faiths and none are welcome. Free; donations accepted. cathedral.org.

Capitol west lawn until 3 PM. Alcohol may be confiscated. The fireworks and concert go on except in the case of extremely bad weather. Free. nso.org. Air Force Memorial Independence Day Celebration. July 4, 8 PM. Features the Concert Band, Singing Sergeants. Air Force Memorial at One Air Force Memorial Drive, Arlington, VA. Contemporary and patriotic tunes and spectacular views of nighttime DC. Free. airforcememorial.org.

MARVEL MOVIE SCREENINGS AT FREEDOM PLAZA

Tuesdays at 8:30 PM. DJ at 7:30 PM. June 11, Black Panther; June 18, Deadpool; June 25, Thor: Ragnarok; July 2, Avengers: Infinity War; July 9, Captain Marvel. Games provided DC Dept. of Parks and Rec (DPR), win swag provided by Universal Records, SHAOLIN JAZZ and Downtown DC BID, participate in cosplay, enjoy live martial arts demos by local dojos, in addition to complimentary popcorn from Pret A Manger. downtowndc.org.

Annual Independence Day Concert at National Cathedral. July 4, 11 AM. Cathedral organists Tom Sheehan and George Fergus are joined by Washington Symphonic Brass in presenting a program of patriotic favorites. Free. cathedral.org. July 4th at Frederick Douglass National Historic Site. July 4, 11 AM. Actor Darius Wallace delivers Douglass famous speech, “What to the Slave is the Fourth of July?” After the speech, tour the first floor of the house. Frederick Douglass NHS, 1411 W St. SE. nps.gov. Red, White & Blue Concert at Mount Vernon. July 4, noon. A patriotic performance by the National Concert Band on the bowling green. Concert included with admission. mountvernon.org. Daytime Fireworks at Mount Vernon. July 4, 1 PM. On the east lawn. Fireworks included with admission. mountvernon.org. July 4th Fireworks and National Symphony Orchestra Concert. July 4, 8 PM. US Capitol west lawn. Fireworks at about 9:15 PM. No one will be allowed on the

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SPECIAL EVENTS David H. Koch Hall of Fossils-Deep Time. Journey through time from the beginning of life on Earth through the reign of the dinosaurs to the present, a time of immense planetary changes. Smithsonian Museum of Natural History. naturalhistory.si.edu. Post-Game Fireworks at Nat’s Park. Friday, June 14, 7:05 PM vs. D-backs; Wednesday, July 3, 6:05 PM vs. Marlins; and Friday, Aug. 30, 7:05 PM vs. Marlins. mlb.com/nationals. Chinatown Community Festival. June 15, 11 AM to 2 PM. Experience the sights and sounds of Asian & Pacific Islander cultures at the 2019 Chinatown Community Festival. Free. Chinatown Park, Fifth and I Streets NW. Smithsonian Folklife Festival on the Mall. June 29, noon to 10 PM; and June 30, 10:30 AM to 6:30 PM. Celebrate the power of music to entertain, educate, inspire, preserve history, strengthen identity and build community. festival.si.edu.

OUTDOOR MUSIC, MOVIES, FOOD AND CEREMONY Navy Band Concerts on the Avenue. June 11, 18 and 25; July 23 and 30; Aug. 6 and 13. 7:30 PM. US Navy Memorial Plaza, 701 Pennsylvania Ave. NW. navymemorial.org.

NoMa Summer Screen. Wednesdays at sunset. June 12, Love & Basketball; June 19, Moneyball; June 26, Rudy; July 3, The Sandlot; July 10. Free and subtitled. Dogs on leashes are okay. Movies are at NoMa Junction @ Storey Park, 1005 First St. NE. nomabid.org. Summer Evening Concerts at the Arboretum. Thursdays, 7 to 8:30 PM. Gate opens, 6 PM. June 13, Mark G Meadows & The Movement; June 27, The Eddie Anderson Project; July 11. Bring a lawn chair or blanket. Enter through the R Street NE Gate. Dogs and alcohol are not permitted. Free, but reservations required at fona.org. American Roots Music Concerts. Thursdays, 5 to 7 PM. June 13, Kitti Gartner, progressive bluegrass; June 27, Justin Trawick and the Common Good; July 11. Botanic Garden Amphitheater. usbg.gov. Capitol Riverfront Friday Night Concerts. 7 to 9 PM. June 14, Shane Gamble Band; June 21, Driven to Clarity; June 28, Justin Trawick + Navy Band Country Current; July 5, Party Like It’s; July 12, Jah Works. Family-friendly lyrics and grassy open space make this an enjoyable event for adults and kids alike. capitolriverfront.org/yards-park.

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July 13 and 14, 10 AM to 4 PM. Kenilworth Aquatic Gardens, 1550 Anacostia Ave. NE. friendsofkenilworthgardens.org. Photo: Courtesy of the Friends of Kenilworth Gardens

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Lily Ponds Live! Concert Series. June 15, 3 to 5 PM; July 14, 4 to 6 PM. Kenilworth Aquatic Gardens, 1550 Anacostia Ave. NE. friendsofkenilworthgardens.org. NGA Jazz in the Garden. Through Aug. 23, 5 to 8:30 PM. June 14, Adwela & the Uprising; June 21, Black Masala; June 28, Hendrik Meurkens Quartet; July 5, The JoGo Project. Free. National Gallery of Art Sculpture Garden, Constitution Avenue and Madison Drive between Seventh and Ninth NW. nga.gov. Truckeroo. June 28; July 19; Aug. 2 and 23; Sept. 20. 4 to 11 PM. Celebrate the hottest food trucks in the area. This family-friendly event features live music, cold drinks and games. 1201 Half St. SE. thebullpendc.com/truckeroo.

Waterfront Beer Garden by Port City Brewing Company. June 28 to 30 and July 5 to 7; Fridays, 5 to 8 PM; Saturdays, noon to 8 PM; Sundays, noon to 4 PM. Free admission; pay for food and drink. Waterfront Park, 1 King St., Alexandria. PortsideInOldTown.com. Union Market Drive-In Movies. July 5, 8:55 PM, A League of Their Own (1992). Free for walk-up viewing in the picnic area. $15 per car. Sip and munch on snacks from Union Market vendors and neighboring businesses before the film begins. The DC Rollergirls will sell and deliver candy. Union Market parking lot, 1309 Fifth St. NE. unionmarketdc.com. Marine Barracks Evening Parade. Fridays. Gates open at 7 PM; close at 8 PM. Reservations strongly suggested at paraderes.dcmarines.com. Marine Barracks Washington. barracks. marines.mil. Air Force Band Concerts at the Air Force Memorial. Fridays, 7:30 to 9 PM. Air Force Memorial at One Air Force Memorial Drive in Arlington, VA. airforcememorial.org. Military Band Concerts at the Capitol. Weeknights in summer at 8. Mondays, US Navy Band; Tuesdays, US Air Force Band; Wednesdays, US Marine Band; Thursdays, US Army Band or US Marine Band; Fridays, US Army Band. West side of the Capitol. aoc.gov.

AROUND THE NEIGHBORHOOD Ward 8 Farmers Market. Saturdays, 10 AM to 2 PM. The vendors are Licking Creek Bend Farm and DC Urban Greens. The market is in the parking lot behind Martin Luther King Elementary School, 3200 Sixth St. SE. ward8farmersmarket.org. 11th Street Bridge Park Walking Tour. June 12, 6 to 7 PM. Tour starts with a presentation inside the Anacostia Arts Cen-

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ter, 1231 Good Hope Rd. SE, followed by a site tour providing an insider’s perspective on the park’s history, design, and updates. Free. bbardc.org/events/category/11th-streetbridge-park.

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Lily Ponds Live! Concert Series. June 15, 3 to 5 PM; July 14, 4 to 6 PM. Kenilworth Aquatic Gardens, 1550 Anacostia Ave. NE. friendsofkenilworthgardens.org. Summer Yoga at the Library. June 16 and 30; July 14 and 28; and Aug. 11, at 2 PM. This summer, enjoy free yoga at the library with Om Shanti Yoga, a 60-minute Vinyasa Yoga flow that includes restorative meditation and Pranayama breathing. Class is suitable for all levels and includes a soulful rhythmic playlist. Dorothy I. Height Library, 3935 Benning Road NE. dclibrary.org/benning. Honey Harvest At THEARC. June 21, 10:30 AM to 1:30 PM. Hands-on workshop where residents get to observe honey being extracted from the hives and harvested into jars. Information will be given regarding the honeymaking process and each attendee will help harvest honey and honeycombs. THEARC Farm, 1901 Mississippi Ave. SE. bbardc.org.

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Introducing Mobile 3D Mammography DC Black Theatre & Arts Festival. June 21 to July 7, 3 to 10 PM. It is a 15-day Multidisciplinary Arts Festival celebrating extraordinary stories from around the world. This year’s festival has an exciting menu of more than 150 provocative and groundbreaking performances by local and national artists, writers, filmmakers and musicians. THEARC Black Box, 1801 Mississippi Ave. SE. dcblacktheatrefestival.com Anacostia Weekly Run. Saturdays, 9 AM. Anacostia Park, 1900 Anacostia Dr. SE. Registration required. Every week runners grab a post parkrun coﬀee at a local café. Read more at parkrun.us/anacostia.

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9:30 Club. June 8, Pink Sweat$; June 9, Ibeyi; June 10, Monsieur Perine; June 12, Wolfmother; June 13, The Lemonheads; June 15, Priests; June 18, Kishi Bashi; June 20, ARIZONA; June 21, White Ford Bronco; June 22, Can’t Feel My Face; June 28 and 29; Jawbox. 815 V St. NW. 930.com. Union Stage. June 8 and 9, michael che x cipha and Allan Rayman; June 8, Rooney; June 9, Lion Babe; June 13, The New Deal; June 14 and 15, Carbon Leaf; June 20, Night Moves; June 21, Frank Iero and The Future Violents; June 22, 80s Flashband Showcase by 7DrumCity; June 23, Kristen Hersh Electric Trio and Joep Beving; June 24, Ziggy Alberts; June 26, Juliana Hatfield; June 27, William Clark Green; June 28, Bumppp!; June 29, That BIG 80’s Party; June 30, Free Acoustic Open Mic; July 3, 4th of July Kick Off feat. Renegade; July 6, Vintage DC/Roots Rock Songs to Drink Whiskey To; July 7, Chris Dave & The Drumhedz. Union Stage, 740 Water St. SW. unionstage.com. Rock and Roll Hotel. June 8, Ethan Spaulding & The Trap Rock Band; June 15, Craig Finn & The Uptown Controllers; June 21, Sizzy Rocket; June 22, Ocean Alley; June 25, The Minus 5; June 28, Chute; June 29, Black Dog Prowl; July 5, White Ford Bronco; July 6, Rone & Train. Rock and Roll Hotel, 1353 H St. NE. rockandrollhoteldc.com. Pearl Street Warehouse. June 9, The Canvas People; June 13, Christian Lopez; June 14, Dylan Leblanc; June 15 and 16, DC Jazzfest and Ghost-Note; June 18, John The Martyr; June 20, Nichole Belanus; June 21, Bobby Thompson; June 22, Rod Meloncon; June 25, Southpaw Country; June 27, Wil Gravatt Band; June 28, CBDB; June 29, A Tribute to Amy Winehouse; July 5, Eli Cook; July 6, Naptown Brass Band. Pearl Street Warehouse, 33 Pearl St. SW. pearlstreetwarehouse.com.

City Winery. June 9, Richard Marx; June 10, Let It Flow Band; June 11, Lucette and Kristian Bush And Rita Wilson; June 12, SPAGA and Sirius Company Featuring Ms. Kim & Scooby; June 13, Etienne Charles Creole Soul and Selwyn Birchwood; June 14, Anna Nalick; June 16, Hazel Mitchell-Bell; June 18, Al Di Meola Opus & More Acoustic US Tour and Christian Fresno; June 19, Perry Farrell’s Kind Heaven Orchestra; June 20, Piero-Mi Viejo 50 Años Tour; June 21, Got My Own Sound; June 23, Conya Doss and Joey Landreth; June 24, Vybe Band; June 25, The Woggles; June 26, The Spill Canvas-Bottle Of Red Tour; June 28, Dan Baird & Homemade Sin and YahZarah; June 29, Terisa Griffin; July 3, AJ Ghent; July 5, Carolyn Wonderland; July 6, Chuck Brown Band. City Winery, 1350 Okie St. NE. citywinery.com/washingtondc. Blue Mondays. Mondays, 6 to 9 PM. June 10, Dave Chappell Blues Band; June 17, Midnight Blue; June 24, Bad Influence Band. $5 cover. Children are free under 16 years old. Reasonably priced meals offered. Westminster Presbyterian Church, 400 I St. SW. westminsterdc.org. The Anthem. June 12, Tim McGraw and Jon Meacham; June 14, Snarky Puppy; June 15, Jon Batiste & Stay Human; June 18, The Lonely Island; June 19, The National; June 20, Bilie Eilish; June 21, TI and Backyard Featuring Ocean; June 29, Hillsong United; July 12, Rob Thomas. The Anthem, 901 Wharf St. SW. theanthemdc.com. LOC Homegrown Concerts. June 13, African Sons of God; June 25, Los Cenzonties, Mexican American Folk Music from California. Concerts are at noon in the Coolidge Auditorium, Thomas Jefferson Building, 10 First St. SE. Free; no ticket required. loc.gov. The Howard. June 13, Westside Gunn; June 15, Maysa; June 16, Goodfellas Night Out; June 21, EAT Summer Kickoff ; June 28, Q Da Fool & Lil Keed Live; June 29, Shanice. Howard Theatre, 620 T St. NW. thehowardtheatre.com. Friday Jazz. Fridays, 6 to 9 PM. June 14, Reginald Cyntje Quintet; June 21, Georgia on My Mind!; June 28, Tribute to Lee Morgan. $5 cover. Children are free under 16 years old. Reasonably priced meals offered. Westminster Presbyterian Church, 400 I St. SW. westminsterdc.org. Music at Mr. Henry’s. June 13, Only Lonesome; June 14, Kevin Cordt; June 15, Julia Nixon; June 16, Love Jones Movement-The New Era; June 20, Hollertown; June 21, Lionel Lyels; June 22, Chris Prince; June 27, Roof Beams; June 28, Aaron Myers II; June 29, Linda Harris. Capitol Hill Jazz Jam every Wednesday. Shows

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SIGN UP FOR YOUR FREE SMALL BUSINESS WORKSHOP TODAY! For existing and inspiring District businesses, the Small Business Resource Center is here for you!

Learn the Process of Starting a Business at the DC Public Library

Senior Entrepreneurship Program

Date: Monday, June 3, 2019 Time: 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm Location: Woodridge Library 1801 Hamlin Street NE Washington, DC 20018 Register: dcrasbrc.ecenterdirect.com/events/46345

Date: Thursday, June 6, 2019 Time: 10:00 am – 12:00 pm Location: Haynes Senior Center 500 K Street NE Washington, DC 20002 Register: dcrasbrc.ecenterdirect.com/events/46523

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Date: Tuesday, June 11, 2019 Time: 10:00 am – 12:00 pm Location: Department of Consumer & Regulatory Affairs 1100 4th Street SW, 2nd Floor (Room E-200) Washington, DC 20024 Register: dcrasbrc.ecenterdirect.com/events/47509

Date: Wednesday, June 12, 2019 Time: 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm Location: Department of Consumer & Regulatory Affairs 1100 4th Street SW, 2nd Floor (Room E-200) Washington, DC 20024 Register: dcrasbrc.ecenterdirect.com/events/46384

Navigating Government Contracting with DCPTAC

DCRA’s Housing Bloom Workshop

Date: Thursday, June 13, 2019 Time: 10:00 am – 11:30 am Location: Department of Consumer & Regulatory Affairs 1100 4th Street SW, 2nd Floor (Room E-200) Washington, DC 20024 Register: dcrasbrc.ecenterdirect.com/events/46841

Building a More Inclusive Business Date: Tuesday, June 25, 2019 Time: 10:00 am – 12:00 pm Location: Department of Consumer & Regulatory Affairs 1100 4th Street SW, 3rd Floor (Room E-300) Washington, DC 20024 Register: dcrasbrc.ecenterdirect.com/events/47132

Date: Tuesday, June 18, 2019 Time: 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm Location: Department of Consumer & Regulatory Affairs 1100 4th Street SW, 2nd Floor (Room E-200) Washington, DC 20024 Register: dcrasbrc.ecenterdirect.com/events/47440

SBRC’s One-On-One Session: Basic Steps to Obtaining a Business License Date: Monday - Friday Time: 10:00 am – 4:00 pm (By appointment) Location: Department of Consumer & Regulatory Affairs 1100 4th Street SW, 2nd Floor (Room E-268) Washington, DC 20024 Register: dcrasbrc.ecenterdirect.com

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run 8 to 11 PM; doors open at 6 PM; no cover; two items per person minimum. Henry’s Upstairs, 601 Pennsylvania Ave. SE. mrhenrysdc.com.

MARKETS AND SALES Smorgasburg Outdoor Food Market. Saturdays, starting June 15, 11 AM to 6 PM, through October. Features 30 food vendors that represent the District’s diversity in cuisine. Like its Brooklyn and LA siblings, Smorgasburg DC promises to provide a unique high-volume, aﬀordable platform for innovative food concepts. Tingey Plaza, at the corner of Tingey Street SE and New Jersey Avenue SE. dc.smorgasburg.com. Eastern Market. Daily except Mondays and important holidays. Weekdays, 7 AM to 7 PM; Saturdays, 7 AM to 6 PM; Sundays, 9 AM to 5 PM. Flea market and arts and crafts market open weekends, 9 AM to 6 PM. Eastern Market is Washington’s last continually operated “old world” market. 200 and 300 blocks of Seventh Street SE. easternmarket-dc.org. Branch Avenue Pawn Parking Lot Flea Market. Saturdays after 10 AM. 3128 Branch Ave., Temple Hills, MD.

CIVIC LIFE Congresswoman Norton’s SE District Ofﬁce. Open weekdays, 9 AM to 6 PM. 2041 MLK Ave. SE, #238. 202-678-8900. norton. house.gov. Anacostia Coordinating Council Meeting. Last Tuesday, noon to 2 PM. Anacostia Museum, 1901 Fort St. SE. For further details, contact Philip Pannell. Historical Anacostia Block Association. Second Thursday, 7 to 9 PM. UPO Anacostia Service Center, 1649 Good Hope Rd. SE. For further details, contact Charles Wilson, 202-834-0600. Anacostia High School Improvement Team Meeting. Fourth Tuesday, 6 PM. Anacostia High School, 16th and R Streets, SE. Benning Ridge Civic Association. First Wednesday, 6:30 to 8 PM at the Ridge Road Community Center, 830 Ridge Rd. SE Capitol View Civic Association Meeting. Third Monday, 6:30 PM. Hughes Memorial United Methodist, 25 53rd St. NE. capitolviewcivicassoc.org.

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Central Northeast Civic Association. Third Tuesday, 7 to 8:30 PM. Dorothy Height Public Library, 3935 Benning Rd. NE. For more infor-

mation, contact Michele TIngling-Clemmons, 202-388-1111. Deanwood Citizens Association. Fourth Monday, 6:30 PM. Deanwood Recreation Center, 1300 49th St. NE. Eastland Gardens Civic Association Meeting. Third Tuesday, 6:30 to 8 PM. Kenilworth Recreation Center, 4321 Ord St. NE.Contact Rochelle Frazier-Gray at richelle.frazier@longandfoster.com. Fairlawn Citizens Association. Third Tuesday, 7 PM. Ora L. Glover Community Room at the Anacostia Public Library, 1800 Good Hope Rd. SE. Ward 7 Education Council Meeting. Fourth Thursday, 6:30 PM. Capitol View Library, 5001 East Capitol St. SE.

ANC MONTHLY MEETINGS ANC 7B. Third Thursday, 6:30 PM. Pennsylvania Avenue Baptist Church, 3000 Pennsylvania Ave. SE. anc7b@pressroom.com. anc7b@ earthlink.net. ANC 7C. Second Thursday, 7 PM. Sargent Memorial Presbyterian Church, 5109 Nannie Helen Burroughs Ave. NE. anc7c@verizon.net. ANC 7D. Second Tuesday, 6:30 PM. Dorothy I. Height Neighborhood Library, 3935 Benning Rd. NE. 7D06@anc.dc.gov. ANC 7E. Second Tuesday, 7 PM. DC Scholars Public Charter School, 5601 E. Capitol St. SE. 7E@anc.dc.gov. ANC 7F. Third Tuesday, 6:30 PM. Washington Tennis and Education Foundation, 200 Stoddert Place, SE. ANC 8A. First Tuesday, 7 PM. HCD Housing Resource Center, 1800 Martin Luther King, Jr. Ave. SE. anc8adc.org. ANC 8B. Third Tuesday, 7 PM. Seventh District Police Station Community Center, Alabama and McGee Streets, SE. anc8b.org. ANC 8C. First Wednesday, 7 PM. 2907 MLK Jr Ave. SE. ANC 8D. Fourth Thursday, 7 PM. Specialty Hospital of Washington, 4601 MLK Jr. Ave. SW. ANC 8E. First Monday, 7 PM. Eagle Academy, 3400 Wheeler Rd. SE.

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EAST RIVER, DC JAZZ FESTS IN FULL BLOOM

by Steve Monroe

TOP: Saxophonist and composer Elijah Jamal Balbed leads his jazz ensemble in an East River Jazz Fest performance June 16 at the Seafarer’s Yacht Club, 1950 M Street S.E.

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Vinyl Listening Event. Terrance Nicholson. Marshall Keys. In the Spirit of Bird. Hip/Bop Convergence. All those events and performers are part of this year’s East River Jazz Fest in June. And the umbrella 15th annual DC Jazz Fest around the city has more. Like Celebrating Randy Weston at the Kennedy Center. Snarky Puppy, Joshua Redman, Terri Lynn Carrington and others at The Wharf. And Etienne Charles Creole Soul at City Winery. East River JazzFest offerings include the free Vinyl Listening Event, an opportunity for jazz vinyl record collectors to share selections from their collections on June 9 at 3 p.m. at the Anacostia Arts Center, 1231 Good Hope Road S.E. The Hip/Bop Convergence featuring Terrance Nicholson, Frederico Pena, Marshall Keys and Mark Prince is at 7:30 p.m. June 9 at the Honfleur Gallery, 1241 Good Hope Road S.E.; Jazz Funk featuring The Peter Brown Project is at 7:30 p.m. June 10 at Anacostia Playhouse, 2020 Shannon Place SE; All In Together Now features the 10 Issues music collective at 7:30 p.m. June 11 at Anacostia Playhouse; Bebop, R&B and Beyond featuring the Kenny Rittenhouse Quartet is at 3 p.m. June 15, a free event, at Kenilworth Aquatic Gardens 1550 Anacostia Ave. N.E. and the Father’s Day Fish Fry on the Water with Elijah Jamal Balbed Jazz Ensemble will be from 3 to 7 p.m. June 16 at the Seafarers Yacht Club DC, 1950 M St. S.E. See www. eastriverjazz.net. DC JazzFest is literally everywhere, including the events at Hamilton Live!, Ivy City Smokehouse, the Wharf, among others, and there is the Celebrating Randy Weston Show June 9 at the Kennedy Center. Nick Cannon will host Great Masters of Jazz, on June 16 in the Kennedy Center Concert Hall. Co-presented by the DC Jazz Festival and the John F. Kennedy Center

for the Performing Arts, with support from Events DC, Great Masters of Jazz will celebrate the life and work of the legend Quincy Jones; the trailblazing Roy Hargrove; the highly influential song stylist Nancy Wilson; and DC’s own peerless pianist-vocalist Shirley Horn and saxophonist-educator Fred Foss. Featured performers and presenters include the Roy Hargrove Big Band, Patti Austin, Kenny Garrett, Justin Kauflin, Adam Clayton Powell III, Angela Stribling, Paxton Baker, Sharón Clark, Princess Mhoon Dance Project, andspecial guests. AND, The DC Jazz Festival’s DC JazzPrix finalists, who will perform Saturday, June 15 at the DCJazzPrix Finals at Pearl Street Warehouse, 33 Pearl Street, SW, are: the Ernest Turner Trio of North Carolina; Amy/Ana, which is pianist/vocalist Amy K. Bormet of D.C. and drummer Ana Barreiro of Los Angeles; and MIXCLA+1, led by composer/pianist and lead singer Zahili Gonzalez Zamora. See www.dcjazzfest.org for complete information.

All Protesters Rise June 14 Trombonist Reginald Cyntje celebrates his most recent CD, “Rise of the Protester” with a show June 14 at 6 p.m. at Westminster Presbyterian Church. Of the dynamic small group recording, with saxophonist Brian Settles, bassist Herman Burney and drummer Lenny Robinson, Cyntje says “Rise of the Protester is my latest artistic take on humanity. What does it mean to be human? If we are all human beings, are we guaranteed the same rights? Are we all free to live and love? Does hue play a role in my right to be free? When faced with crippling adversity, people will find a way to rise. My ancestors fought for freedom. Harriet Tubman (Araminta) found a way to lead us to safety. Traveling at night, we followed her song …” Cyntje goes on to honor other freedom fighters everywhere in words and music. See www.reginaldcyntje.com for more information.

Give me a night in June... JUNE HIGHLIGHTS DC Jazz Festival through June 16/see www.dcjazzfest.org and www.eastriverjazzfest.org for complete details, performers, venues, and ticket information … Akua Allrich, June 9, The Alex/Graham Georgetown Hotel … Jordan Dixon “ON!” CD Release Show, June 10, UDC Recital Hall … … Elliott Hughes & Brad Linde’s Big Ol’ Ensemble, June 10, Atlas Performing arts Center … Chuck Redd Quartet, June 12, Blues Alley … Trey Sorrells, June 12, 26, Mansion at Strathmore … Reginald Cyntje/Rise of the Protester CD Release, June 14, Westminster Presbyterian Church … Azar Lawrence, June 1416, Blues Alley … John Russell Lamkin III, June 14-15, Twins Jazz … Mark G. Meadows & the Movement, June 15, Atlas … Muneer Nasser, June 16, Jazz and Cultural Society … Nicole Saphos, June 16, The Alex … Baltimore Jazz Fest, June 16, St. John’s in the Village/ Baltimore … Integriti Reeves, June 20, Blues Alley … Georgia on My Mind!, June 21, Westminster … Bob Butta w/ Project Natale, June 21-22, Twins Jazz … Wallace Roney Quartet, June 2122, Blues Alley … Hendrik Meurkens Quartet, June 28, Jazz in the Garden/ National Gallery of Art … Tribute to Lee Morgan, June 28, Westminster … Michael Thomas Quintet, June 28-29, Twins Jazz … Cubano Groove, June 30, Jazz and Cultural Society …

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JUNE BIRTHDAYS Josephine Baker, Dakota Staton 3; Oliver Nelson, Anthony Braxton 4; Monty Alexander 5; Jimmie Lunceford, Grant Green 6; Tal Farlow, Tina Brooks 7; Kenny Barron 9; Chick Corea, Geri Allen 12; Jaki Byard, Erroll Garner 15; Lucky Thompson 16; Eric Dolphy 20; Jamil Nasser 21, Milt Hinton 23; Reggie Workman 26; Andrew Hill 30. Steve Monroe is a Washington, D.C. writer who can be reached at steve@jazzavenues. com and followed at www.twitter.com/jazzavenues.

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Lidl Grocery to Open at Skyland

was the largest tax-exempt bond, affordable housing preservation deal in District history.

Lidl US plans to open its first DC store at Skyland Town Center, an 18-acre site located in Ward 7 at the intersection of Good Hope Road, Naylor Road and Alabama Avenue SE. Lidl US, a grocer that operates more than 65 stores across nine East Coast states. Occupying 29,089 square feet within the Skyland development, Lidl will be the first internationally recognized full-service supermarket to enter Wards 7 and 8 since 2007.

549 Affordable Housing Units Saved at Fort Chaplin On May 15, Mayor Muriel Bowser (D) cut the ribbon on the Fort Chaplin Park Apartments, 4212 East Capitol St. NE, preserving 549 mostly family-sized affordable units in Ward 7. Through the Tenant Opportunity to Purchase Act, Fort Chaplin Park tenants partnered with a private developer to preserve and upgrade their affordable homes. The project was made possible through a $94 million acquisition and renovation, which

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KENILWORTH GARDENS PHOTO COMPETITION

The Friends of Kenilworth Aquatic Gardens is soliciting submissions for its annual photography competition, which offers photographers the opportunity to experience, explore and capture the many hidden gems in and around the Gardens. Photos may be taken any time of the year, but must be submitted between June 25 and Aug. 25. The competition is open to ages 18 and over. Kenilworth Aquatic Gardens is located at 1550 Anacostia Ave. NE. Read more at eventbrite.com/e/friends-of-kenilworthaquatic-gardens-2019-annual-photography-competition-tickets-61508465476 Photo: Tim Ervin

The Actual Dance, starring Chuk Obasi, will make its DC debut as part of the 2019 DC Black Theatre & Arts Festival that runs from June 21 to July 7. The Festival received submissions from more than 300 plays. Only 100 were chosen. The Actual DanceÂ tells the emotional story of a husband faced with the possibility of losing his wife to breast cancer. The one-man play stars Chuk Obasi. The Actual Dance is at the Anacostia Playhouse on June 23, 5 p.m. and June 24 at 7 p.m. Tickets are on sale atÂ tinyurl.com/taddcbtaf.

Help With DC Property Taxes On June 17, 10 a.m., expert AARP Foundation volunteers at Capitol View Library help with tax credits available to DC homeowners and renters. In addition to a workshop, volunteers can assist with applications. Capitol View Library, 5001 Central Ave. SE. dclibrary. org/capitolview.

DCHFA, Your Homeownership Resource in the District. The District of Columbia Housing Finance Agency is your homeownership resource in the District from buying a home to retaining your home; we have a homeownership program to assist you. DC Open Doors DC Open Doors is your key to homeownership in the city. This program offers first-time and repeat buyers fully forgivable second trust loans to cover a buyer’s minimum down payment requirement in addition to below market interest rates for first trust mortgages for the purchase of homes.

Mortgage Credit Certificate The Mortgage Credit Certificate (MCC) provides an additional incentive for first-time homebuyers to purchase a home in the District of Columbia. An MCC provides qualified borrowers the ability to claim a Federal Tax Credit of 20 percent of the mortgage interest paid during each calendar year.

Home Purchase Assistance Program (HPAP)

DCHFA serves as a co-administrator of the DC Department of Housing and Community Development’s (DHCD) first time home buyer program, HPAP, which provides interest free deferred loans for down payment and closing cost assistance up to $84,000 combined. DCHFA administers HPAP applications for households meeting very low to low income criteria.

Reverse Mortgage Insurance & Tax Payment Program (ReMIT)Foreclosure Prevention Program

DCHFA provides financial assistance to seniors age 62 or older who have a Reverse Mortgage and have fallen behind on insurance and tax payments and are in jeopardy of foreclosure. Qualified District homeowners can receive up to $25,000 in assistance. The borrower must be able to demonstrate ability to sustain payments going forward.

Visit www.DCHFA.org for full qualification guidelines and information on how to apply to any of DCHFA’s homeownership programs. 815 FLORIDA AVENUE, NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20001 • 202.777.1600 • WWW.DCHFA.ORG E ast

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Join MANNA on June 15, 9 a.m., on the C&O Canal,3630 Water St. NW, in Georgetown for their 5k Fun Run for Affordable Housing. $40. runsignup.com/Race/DC/Washington/Manna5KFunRun. Photo: Courtesy of MANNA

Adult Computer Classes The William O. Lockridge library staff holds adult computer classes on Wednesdays at 1:30 p.m. Learn Basic computer skills, Microsoft Oﬃce Suite, email, resumes and more. Ask for Mr. Zac. at the William O. Lockridge Library, 115 Atlantic St. SW. dclibrary. org/Bellevue

Deanwood Improv Classes Washington Improv Theater offers free improve classes on Saturdays. These Improv-For-All workshops are high-fun, lowstress classes designed to show how improvisers create spontaneous, off-the-cuff theater. Classes are of June 15, July 20, Aug. 17 and Sept. 21 at 1 p.m., at Deanwood Library, 1350 49th St. NE. dclibrary.org/deanwood.

DC Housing Expo and Home Show On June 15, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., the DC Department of Housing and Community Development presents the 11th Annual DC Housing Expo and Home Show at the Washington Convention Center, 801 Mt Vernon Pl. NW, The Expo offers dozens of workshops and over 125 exhibitors. Also offered are free credit reports and credit counseling, as well as prizes and giveaways. dhcd.dc.gov/2019expo.

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“The Night Michael Jackson Died,” produced by We Act Radio, headlines the Black Theatre Festival at THEARC Theater. The play is the story of a chance encounter by complete strangers in a club in Little Havana, Miami on June 25, 2009, after Michael Jackson’s last curtain call. Five actors and a DJ bring this stage reading

to life. The performance takes place on June 25 at THEARC, located at 1901 Mississippi Ave. SE. Tickets are available at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-nightmichael-jackson-diedtickets-62648392027.

Forum on Emergency Savings On June 27, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., at the True Reformer Building, 1200 U St. NW, examine the role of emergency savings/liquid assets and long-term savings in poverty alleviation and wealth creation in DC. caab.org.

Help Clean-up Shepherd Parkway Help Ward 8 Woods volunteers with their community clean-ups every second Saturday of the month, 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Volunteers meet in the picnic area near the corner of Martin Luther King and Malcolm X, SE. Gloves, bags, and light refreshments are provided. Wear work clothes. Contact Nathan at nathanbharrington@gmail.com to arrange your groups volunteer day. Ward 8 Woods, an environmental justice initiative sponsored by the Anacostia Coordinating Council, has removed more than of 55 tons of trash from wooded parkland since it began in July 2018.

Guard Against Memory Loss Just Us at the National Gallery of Art provides interactive, discussion-based experiences in the galleries for people with early-stage memory loss and their care partners. Participants explore two to three works of art during each 90-minute program. Just Us continues this summer with sessions on the first and third Mondays of the month, at 2 to 3:30 p.m. Registration is required at 202-842-6905. nga.gov. Have an item for the Bulletin Board? Email it to bulletinboard@hillrag.com

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DC’s Best Tool for Advancing Racial Equity? The Budget by Doni Crawford, Kamolika Das, Simone Holzer, and Amy Lieber

eople of color— longtime Black residents, immigrant families, and others—built this city and shaped its culture, and continue to make significant contributions to the economy. Yet decades of systemic barriers have denied them full op-

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portunity, particularly Black residents, blocking them from homeownership, job opportunities, quality education, and health care. The impacts are still evident today: in our affordable housing challenges that almost entirely fall on people of color, income disparities, distressing educational differences, and health outcomes. DC’s prosperity is not reaching many lowerincome, Black longtime residents, and the rising cost of living means that many cannot afford to stay here. The DC budget is a powerful tool to right these wrongs. Budgets have the power to help us create a future where all students have the resources they need to succeed, where no resident has to choose between paying rent and other necessities, and where all residents have access to quality, affordable health care. Examining the latest DC budget through a racial equity lens allows us to see the budget in a differ-

ent way, highlighting missing pieces that may not be evident otherwise. This lens can tell us who is—and isn’t—benefitting from the District’s current investments and identifies some steps the District can take towards a more equitable DC.

Education Equity Requires Increased Resources The DC public education system is riddled with racial inequities, from a long history of legal school segregation and unjust funding by race. A key to addressing these historical inequities is to intentionally provide more financial resources for students attending schools in areas of the District that traditionally faced divestment. Yet the school funding formula, which appears to treat all schools equally but relies heavily on enrollment, is leading to cuts at these schools. Enrollment declines are primarily occurring in low-income communities of color—often due to the rise in DCPS magnet schools and public charter schools—which means those neighborhood schools routinely face resource cuts. Under the proposed budget, a number of DCPS schools faced budget cuts, nearly all of them in Wards 7 and 8; the funding added by the Council is not enough to eliminate these cuts. Budget cuts lead to cuts in staffing or services that can then lead to further enrollment declines. This outcome shows that the seemingly neutral allocation system is contributing to inequity and should be reconsidered. For years, the District has not abided by requirements to devote more funds for low-income students and others atrisk of falling behind. DC’s per-student funding formula provides more resources for students who are at risk of academic failure, but the funding is 40 percent below the recommended level. Beyond that, DCPS knowingly diverts half of the “at-risk” funding to pay for core classroom staff, so that it’s not available for supplemental services as intended. Students in DCPS who are considered “atrisk” are consistently shortchanged. Future school funding decisions should be rooted in equity. Treating everyone the same—what some call equality—ignores the need to focus on communities facing the greatest barriers.

The process DCPS uses to allocate funds among its schools should focus on need, not simply on enrollment, and should not lead to deep cuts in schools that are predominantly Black and low-income. The District also should fully support at-risk funds and stop the practice of diverting these resources, to ensure they are getting to the intended students.

Housing Equity Requires Investments that Prioritize At-Risk Residents The impact of DC’s gentrification is falling hardest on residents of color—including displacement of 20,000 Black residents since 2000—and is the direct result of decades of compounding housing policies that have been as advantageous for white households as they have been detrimental to Black households. These include restrictive deed covenants that barred Black residents from owning land, “urban renewal” projects that displaced Black businesses and residents, and systemic housing discrimination that has undervalued homes in majority-Black neighborhoods. As recently as the early 2000s, Black and Latinx residents were two to three times more likely to receive subprime loans than white residents. This history has shaped today’s realities. Not only are white households far more likely to own homes compared to Black and Latinx households, the typical home value for Black homeowners is only two-thirds of the home value for white homeowners. Further, nearly 90 percent of the 27,000 extremely low-income households that spend at least half their income on housing are households of color and primarily Black. The District has the resources to make sweeping investments in DC’s many affordable housing programs that benefit families who need it most and have been excluded from the District’s increasing prosperity. An equitable budget is one that takes bold steps to increase funding for DC’s crucial affordable housing programs to help build new housing, preserve the little affordable housing that’s left, and help more residents pay rent. Health Equity Requires Eliminating (continues to pg. 39)

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Who,What And When? The River Clean-Up And How You Can Help by Bill Matuszeski

ow is a good time to look into just what is happening to get Our River clean and safe for humans, fish and other critters. There’s a general feeling that progress is being made and evidence to support that. People are certainly enjoying the river more than they ever have, what with all the new parks and amenities along its banks. But there is confusion about who is doing what, and what is supposed to be accomplished by when. As most of us know, there is an extensive toxic clean-up program underway. The DC Department of Energy and Environment (DOEE) is in charge of working with all players to come up with three documents in the next year. These are (1) a Remedial Investiga-

tion, or RI, to identify what is the situation with toxics in the river; and (2) a Feasibility Study, or FS, to lay out what can be done about it. These two are often referred to as one RI/FS, and are to be completed in the next few months. Then comes (3) the Record of Decision, or ROD, to set out precisely what will be done; the ROD was scheduled for release by the end of this year, but now looks like it won’t be ready until sometime in 2020.

Who and Where

There are several players engaged in developing and carrying out this clean-up plan. The DC DOEE has the lead, working with the Maryland Department of the Environment (DEP) to deal with issues upstream of the DC line. The National Park Service is involved since it owns the river bottom where many of the accumulated sediments are contaminated. There are also three active major clean-up sites in and along the river with the legal responsibilities for compliance assigned to adjacent landowners who historically discharged toxics into the River. These are Pepco, Washington Gas and the US Navy Yard. The first two are on a schedule that will complete their strategies by River’s Edge of Opportunities. Photo: Bill Matuszeski 2020 or2021; the Navy’s schedule is less

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clear. In addition to these three, there are 11 additional identified contamination sites with potential for special clean-up actions; these include Kenilworth Park Landfill (Park Service land about to be transferred to the City), Langston Golf Course (under consideration for bidding out by the Park Service), the Kingman Island dumping grounds, as well as a number of now-abandoned petroleum terminals. Finally, a number of environmental groups are watching this process closely and engaging in the debates over process and timetables. These include the Anacostia Watershed Society, Anacostia Riverkeeper, and the Chesapeake Legal Alliance. How much of the river is covered by all these efforts? The RI/FS and the ROD will deal with the river from Bladensburg to the Potomac, and up the Washington Channel along the Southwest waterfront to the Tidal Basin. As needed, upstream and tributary sources in both DC and Maryland will be included in the analysis since they are potential contributing sources until they are cleaned up, and restoration of some areas is said to make no sense until those upstream sources of pollution are controlled.

How Will the Cleanup Work A wide variety of remedial steps are under consideration to heal the river. Capping or removing the contaminated sediments is just one option, but it has its limits. Caps on sediments in shallow areas can erode and re-expose the toxics. Removal of deep sediments is expensive and those depths may not be as contaminated as surface or shallow sediments. Other remedial approaches that could be used include building new wetlands, reconnecting older wetlands, replacing shoreline soils and shallow sediments where they will stay in place, removing concrete bulwarks and otherwise engaging nature to help absorb and remove toxics and nutrients.

Decisions and How You Can Help Make Them How are all these complicated and inter-related decisions to be made? Participants seem to be agreed that an “adaptive management” approach will be used. Adaptive management allows you to start with one set of approaches to see what works and then adjust the mix as the effort continues to do more of what is working best and less of what isn’t. But some want to limit the range of actions at the beginning and move slowly, while others see the need to start with a full set of sites and actions and develop the focus from the early results. This “try everything we can everywhere we can” approach is credited with the progress being made in the Chesapeake Bay restoration; they did not work only on farms or only on sewer lines to get where they are; they tried lots of things on lots of places and then focused on what worked best. Another key element under discussion is how to ensure that the full range of benefits will result from

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HOW YOU CAN HELP

Now is the best time for you to engage on issues related to the future of the Anacostia. In early 2020 a Record of Decision will be published, setting out exactly what will be done to heal the river and allow us to enjoy a range of public benefits such as swimming and fishing access. Once the ROD is published it will be too late to contribute to the plan, so act now. The best way is to attend public meetings and work with environmental groups such as the Anacostia Watershed Society, Anacostia Riverkeeper, and the Chesapeake Legal Alliance.

the clean-up. Remember, the focus of this enormous effort is water quality improvement, and as important as that is, there are other benefits that could emerge from an undertaking so extensive and so expensive -- benefits such as habitat restoration, improved safe recreational fisheries, safe swimming locations, education, and recreation. These are improvements that the public is particularly good at valuing and setting priorities for. Now is the time to engage the public agencies, environmental groups and industries to help set those broader goals for the restoration. Once the ROD is issued, probably early in the new year, it will be too late, since it will set out what will be done where and when. While the City has the best intentions to reach out to neighborhood groups and others, they will be under great pressure to issue the ROD and get on with the work it outlines. And they may be reluctant to agree to any major changes in the final months before issuing the ROD. So it makes sense for the public to act now and through those who are engaged already. Bill Matuszeski writes monthly about the Anacostia River. He is on the Board of the Friends of the National Arboretum, a DC member the Citizens Advisory Committee on the Anacostia River and a member of the Mayor’s Leadership Council for a Cleaner Anacostia River.

Health Care Access Barriers The DC Healthcare Alliance is a health care program that primarily serves immigrants. In 2011, DC implemented a new rule requiring participants to visit a DC social service center every six months to maintain their eligibility, rather than an annual recertification process that most DC benefit programs have. This is comparable to requiring all residents to visit the DMV in person every six months to keep a driver’s license. This stringent requirement led to a sharp drop in the number of residents getting health coverage through the Alliance. The six-month recertification policy is a barrier imposed by the city that prevents individuals from accessing care. Because of the intensive recertification process, many Alliance participants face a lapse in coverage, meaning they have intermittent coverage and only return to the Alliance when they are in immediate need of medical care. The high rate of “churn” in the Alliance is a key reason the program’s cost to the city has increased sharply, even while people are losing coverage. The six-month recertification also contributes to long lines at DC’s social service centers, affecting all residents seeking assistance by creating backlogs and increasing the chance that applications aren’t processed. The DC Council passed legislation to eliminate this unequal treatment in the Alliance and return to a 12-month recertification, but funding has not been provided to support the anticipated participation increase. The budget includes provisions to allow Alliance participants to renew their eligibility at a community health center, which will ease barriers on participants. However, truly budgeting for equity requires that the Council fully eliminate the six-month recertification requirement.

The District of Columbia Housing Authority (DCHA) is providing notice of a Public Hearing and comment period to solicit comments on the agency’s proposed 2020 Moving to Work (MTW) Plan. MTW is a HUD program that allows select public housing authorities to design and implement innovative programs and policies with the intent to: 1) reduce costs and improve efficiencies; 2) encourage residents to obtain employment and become economically self-sufficient; and 3) increase housing choices for low-income families. The Public Hearing will take place on Monday, June 24, 2019 at 6:00 PM at 1133 North Capitol Street, NE in the 2nd floor Board Room. Written comments will be accepted thru Tuesday, June 25, 2019 via email at MTW@dchousing.org or by mail sent to Kimberley Cole, Director of Policy and Strategic Planning, DCHA, 1133 North Capitol Street, NE, Suite 200, Washington, DC 20002. To request a copy of the plan, please call (202) 435-3389; send an email to MTW@dchousing.org; or download the plan from the DCHA website at www.dchousing.org/mtw2. Requesting a Reasonable Accommodation DCHA is committed to providing equal access to this event for all participants & residents with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation or sign language interpreter service, please contact ADA/504/Language Department at 202-535-2737 or ADA504@dchousing.org with your complete request. Please allow at least 3 business days to make the necessary arrangements. If you need a foreign language translator, please contact ADA/504/Language Department at 202-535-2737 or ADA504@dchousing.org. Please allow at least 5 business days to make the necessary arrangements. Aviso Importante Este documento contiene información importante. Si necesita ayuda en Español o si tiene alguna pregunta sobre este aviso, por favor llame DCHA al (202) 535–1000. Infórmele al representante de atención al cliente el idioma que habla para que le proporcione un intérprete sin costo para usted. Gracias.

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Ward 7’s Dupont Park Seventh Day Adventist Church Gives Back by Catherine Plume

n April, and just in time for Earth Day 2019, Ward 7 residents celebrated the groundbreaking of two solar energy projects associated with the 100-year-old Dupont Park Seventh Day Adventist Church located in this historic Ward 7 neighborhood. But this solar project has an interesting humanitarian twist. The church is participating in the DC Department of Energy and Environment (DOEE)’s Solar for All DC program which provides solar electricity to low-income households which will reduce their energy bills by 50 percent by 2032. The church project will deliver 100 percent of the electricity generated to 47 low-income Ward 7 families at no cost to the residents. The installation consists of two projects – one on the church roof and another one an adjacent canopy area. The resulting total utility bill savings for participating families is estimated at $23,500 per year, or $470,000 over the 20-year life of the project. The total project should generate some 168kW of energy and is expected to be completed and delivering electricity to families by mid-2019. Community solar programs are a new model for solar energy that is rapidly gaining traction because they allow anyone who pays a utility bill – whether

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they rent or own a home – to “subscribe” to locally-produced and renewable solar electricity. Unlike other solar sources, community solar doesn’t require long-term contract commitments, credit checks or hefty down payments. Community solar can provide all DC residents with a hasslefree clean energy alternative to the coal-powered electricity that is most commonly provided through Pepco. The DC-based nonprofit, Groundswell, is participating in Solar for All DC’s community solar program as both a project developer and subscriber manager. According to Groundswell CEO, Michelle Moore, “Solar power can do more than deliver clean electricity, it can empower communities. We believe solar can be a ‘Made in DC’ industry that helps local families, businesses, and neighborhoods to thrive.” Senior Pastor Marcus Harris of Dupont Park Seventh Day Adventist Church is proud of the church’s contribution to the neighborhood. “We are happy to partner as the faith community representative in this collaborative effort to positively impact the quality of life of Ward 7 residents with renewable energy. Helping to provide households who otherwise might not be able to take advantage of the benefits and cost savings of solar power aligns with our congregation’s missional focus on serving our community. We applaud the visionary leadership of our city and Groundswell for courageously moving forward with this project whose time has come.” Groundswell has its own links to the Ward 7 community and is especially proud of this

project. Lenwood Coleman is Groundswell’s Vice President of Solar Development. He grew up in the Dupont Park neighborhood, attends the church, and is a current DC Ward 7 resident. “It is truly an honor for my family and me to give back to the church and community in a manner that will be felt for years to come, thanks in part to the mayor’s Solar For All initiative.” Coleman said that he hopes the the dupont Park Church’s actions will inspire other faith-based organizations to take the same approach with their members and communities. But the community service aspect of the project goes beyond providing solar powered electricity to low income families. The solar project installation itself is being led by SunCatch, a minority-owned business founded by Brad Boston. A fourth-generation electrical contractor with more than 20 years of experience in the solar industry, Boston is dedicated to creating opportunities for workforce development. As a part of the solar installation, he’ll be offering a training workshop for local community members who are interested in working with the solar industry. “If you’re willing to learn, work hard, and have a good work ethic, you can learn this trade and be successful,” said Boston. And DC’s DOEE Director Tommy Wells is very pleased with this project, saying that it is yet another example of DC government working with community partners to realize Mayor Bowser’s goal of providing access to locally-generated clean energy in all eight wards of the District. “The Dupont Park Seventh Day Adventist Church has taken a leadership role in promoting community solar and I look forward to seeing others follow their lead,” he said. Know of another building owner that might want to participate in Solar for All? Contact Groundswell at info@groundswell.org or (202) 505-3051. Catherine Plume is a lifelong environmentalist, a writer, and blogger for the DC Recycler: www.DCRecycler.blogspot.com; Twitter: @DC_Recycler. She is also a Board Member and the Vice Chair of the DC Chapter of the Sierra Club, however, perspectives expressed are her own and do not necessarily represent the positions of that organization.

homes & gardens / changing hands Changing hands is a list of most residential sales in the District of Columbia from the previous month. A feature of every issue, this list,based on the MRIs, is provided courtesy of Don Denton, manager of the Coldwell Banker office on Capitol Hill. The list includes address, sales price and number of bedrooms.

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Benning Park, Benning Stoddert, Emery, Harry Thomas, Hillcrest; Joe Cole; King Greenleaf, Kennedy and Rita Bright. No ID or application required. Come to any site listed. freelunchsaturdays.splashthat.com.

Kids in Canal Kids in Canal is a free 12-week children’s series that brings in popular kid’s entertainers from magicians to musicians that keep the little ones engaged all summer. Here’s the lineup: June 12, The Great Zucchini; June 19, King Bullfrog; June 26, Mad Science; July 3, Earth Conservation Corps Raptors; July 10, Rainbow Rock Band; July 17, Rocknoceros; July 24, Mad Science; July 31, Marsha and the Positrons; Aug. 7, The Great Zucchini; Aug. 14, Midsummer Magic; Aug. 21, Mad Science; Aug. 28, The Great Zucchini. All shows are from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. After spending a fun hour in the middle block of Canal Park, 200 M St. SE, head over to the dancing water fountains for a refreshing splash. capitolriverfront.org.

ERTH’S DINOSAUR ZOO LIVE SHOW

Erth’s Dinosaur Zoo Live leads a breathtaking tour that begins in prehistoric Australia. Meet and interact with an eye-popping collection of larger-than-life dinosaurs presented in an entertaining and educational live theatrical performance. Brought to life by a team of skilled performers and puppeteers and designed with the help of professional paleontologists, Erth’s Dinosaur Zoo Live’s puppets are extraordinarily realistic. At the National Zoo Visitors’ Center through Aug. 31, daily (except Monday), at 10:30 a.m.; 1:30 p.m.; and 4:30 p.m. Tickets are $10 for ages 13, up; $8 for kids; free for under two. nationalzoo.si.ed. Photo: Courtesy of the Smithsonian National Zoo

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Color My World at Capitol View Library On Mondays at 4 p.m., let your creativity shine by selecting coloring sheets or take a chance and design your own. No matter what you choose, they’re saving a spot just for you in the Children’s Room. Recommended for ages five to twelve. Capitol View Library, 5001 Central Ave SE. dclibrary.org/capitolview.

Saturday Free Lunch DC has extended the At-Risk Afterschool Meals Program to Saturdays. Children, 18 and under, can eat free on Saturdays, noon to 1 p.m., at the following DC Rec Centers: Barry Farm,

On June 26, 27 and 28; and July 2 and 3, 10:30 a.m. and noon, enjoy Kuumba Kids. Gather round the iconic tree of life for traditional, songs, stories and dances from “Iya” Bashea Imana and her talented troupe of Kuumba Kids. This high energy, interactive show features puppets, movement and motivational music that rouses the spirit and moves the heart. For ages 4 to 8. Discovery Theater is at the Smithsonian Ripley Center, 1100 Jefferson Dr. SW. Tickets are $6 per child, $3 for under 2 and $8 for adults. discoverytheater.org.

imagiNATIONS Activity Center The interactive, family-friendly imagiNATIONS Activity Center in the American Indian Museum provides visitors up to age 10 with a multitude

of unique learning experiences. Native peoples have always used the natural environment around them to meet their needs and today many of their innovations and inventions are part of daily life for millions worldwide. Visitors to the center can explore some of these ingenious adaptations through a variety of hands-on activities. Weave a giant basket to learn about various styles

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Shakespeare for the Young performs “Adventures in Arden” on: June 8, 10:30 a.m. at the Anacostia Playhouse, 2020 Shannon Pl. SE; June 11, 10:30 a.m. at the Bellevue Library, 115 Atlantic St, SW; June 20, 10:30 and 11:30 a.m. at the Anacostia Library, 1800 Good Hope Rd. SE; June 26 and Aug. 7, 10:30 a.m. at the Deanwood Library, 1350 49th St. NE. Based on Shakespeare’s As You Like It, Adventures in Arden has been created by Shakespeare For The Young as an interactive puppet show for children 3 to 10. For more information visit ShakespeareForTheYoung.com. Photo: Courtesy of Shakespeare for the Young m.JP

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of basketry. Explore different modes of transportation such as snowshoes and skateboards. Sit inside a full-size Comanche tipi to learn about Comanche life and the buffalo; and discover the adaptability of Native architecture. Renovations to create an area specifically designed for infant and toddlers will begin in fall 2019. This new interactive space will introduce babies and tots to the Indigenous cultures and traditions of the Americas. In the meantime, visit Cradleboards and Crawlers, a pop-up room where infants and toddlers can practice their motor skills, engage with objects for new sensory experiences and play. americanindian.si.edu.

Watercolor Family Workshops On June 15 and June 16, 2 to 4 p.m., visit Whistler in Watercolor at the Freer/Sackler with teaching artist Lubna Zahid. Explore how painting in watercolor helps to look more closely at the world. Then, return to the studio to collaborate with family and friends. For ages 6 to 12 and adult companions. Free regis-

tration required. Email AsiaWorkshops@ si.edu with name, session and number of registrants. freersackler.si.edu.

Kids Screech Hooded Towel Giveaway On June 23, 1:35 p.m., at the Nat’s vs. the Braves game, a Kids Screech Hooded Towel will be given to the first 10,000 fans, twelve and under. mlb.com/nationals.

Don’t Let the Pigeon Do Storytime! Join a Concert Hall Storytime like you’ve never experienced before, featuring TV, movies and stand-up performers. Presenting Mo Willems’s books as sketch comedy, these hilarious performers invite the audience to laugh, sing and draw along. This hysterical concert variety show is an expanded, fancy-dress version of the 2018 San Francisco Sketchfest! On stage at the Kennedy Center, July 13, at 1 and 6 p.m. Most enjoyed by age 5, up. $20 to $35. kennedy-center.org.

Washington National Cathedral’s Children’s Chapel

SECRETS OF EGYPT FAMILY DAY AT NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC

Secrets of Egypt Family Day is on Saturday, July 20, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at National Geographic Museum, 1145 17th St. NW. Embark on a virtual visit to the land of the Nile some 3,500 years ago, when the queens of the 18th and 19th Dynasties ruled over this storied empire. Check out the new multisensory exhibition, “Queens of Egypt.” Learn about the lives of seven incredible queens. Visit the “Sistine Chapel of ancient Egypt” and see more than 300 precious artifacts from every aspect of Egyptian women’s daily lives. Then try your hand at some hands-on activities, play Egyptian-themed games, see an Egyptian dance performance and much more. $5. Family Day is suggested for ages 3 to 12. Visit nationalgeographic.org for more information. Photo: Alice Rose

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Designed for a 6-year-old, this small and fanciful chapel features a pintsized pipe organ, needlepoint kneelers with animals and flowers and images of the young Jesus teaching in the Temple. The intricately carved ceiling was lowered to allow younger visitors to appreciate the details. Take the kids on a scavenger hunt. Download the guide with clues for finding images in stained glass windows, wrought iron animals, tiny carvings and gargoyles at cathedral.org/visiting-children.

NGA Teen Volunteers As part of its gallery and studio learning offerings, the National Gallery of Art education division recruits local high school student volunteers for the fall and spring terms. Volunteering takes place after school. Student volunteers assist behind the scenes with clerical and administrative tasks that support the department’s education programs. Typical activities include preparing materials for art projects, photocopying, collating and program cleanup. Candidates must be juniors or seniors with a mature, positive attitude and a strong work ethic. The schedule will vary

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he is certainly fun to play with. And he turns a rainy afternoon into an amazing adventure. But what will mom find when she gets home? On stage at Glen Echo, June 21 to Aug. 18. $20. All ages. adventuretheatre-mtc.org. Have an item for The Notebook? Email it to bulletinboard@hillrag.com.

Apollo 11: IMAX at Air and Space Crafted from a newly discovered trove of 65mm footage, and more than 11,000 hours of uncatalogued audio recordings, G-rated Apollo 11 takes viewers straight to the heart of NASA’s most celebrated mission: the one that first put men on the moon, and forever made Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin into household names. Immersed in the perspectives of the astronauts, the team in Mission Control, and the millions of spectators on the ground, vividly experience those momentous days and hours in 1969. Shown daily at the National Air and Space Museum on the Mall. si.edu/imax/movie/apollo-11.

The Ballad of Mu Lan Courage, honor, and country! When China is forced to war with the invading Xia, each family must send one man into battle. In her quest to protect her baba, our young heroine proves girls can do anything- including saving a nation. Inspired by Peking Opera, this partnership production with the Honolulu Theatre for Youth is full of music, pageantry, and humor. Best for age 4, up. Plays June 26 to Aug. 11 at Imagination Stage, 4908 Auburn Ave., Bethesda, MD. imaginationstage.org.

The Cat in the Hat From the moment his tall, red-andwhite-striped hat appears around the door, Sally and her brother know that the cat in the hat is the funniest, most mischievous cat they have ever met. With the trickiest of tricks and craziest of ideas,

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EARTHRISE

While the world waits for the launch of Apollo 11 in 1969, three children of key NASA employees watch from different perspectives: a mathematician’s daughter, an astronaut’s son and an engineer’s daughter. By dreaming a collective dream of landing on the moon together, the kids learn to understand the historic mission and not fear it. Lauren Gunderson’s immersive, original play commemorates the 50th anniversary of the moon landing. Using projections, songs and NASA footage, EARTHRISE captures the breathtaking feat of the first lunar landing. As the kids dream of voyaging to the moon and back, they discover how far “one small step” can propel them. On stage at the Kennedy Center, July 18 to Aug. 4. Most enjoyed by age 5, up. $20. kennedy-center.org. NASA’s Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter (LRO) recently captured a unique view of Earth from the spacecraft’s vantage point in orbit around the moon. Photo: Courtesy of NASA.gov/images

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