Come out to support local Petworth band The Iris Bell at Songbyrd on Saturday, Jan 20th

Come out to support local Petworth band The Iris Bell at Songbyrd on Saturday, Jan 20th

Local Petworth band The Iris Bell will be performing at Songbyrd in Adams Morgan with two other great bands, Ballad Of (also based in DC) and Strangled Darlings, on Saturday January 20th at 8pm. 

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Come ridicule the Trump kakistocracy in a fiction book release party at Slash Run!

Come ridicule the Trump kakistocracy in a fiction book release party at Slash Run!

Petworth resident Philip Becnel just published his first book, Freedom City, a satire about post-Trump America with Trump dead and the new "alt-left" trying to save us all from the fascists. Hilarity ensues.

Join Philip at Slash Run (201 Upshur St NW) at 8pm on Friday, January 19th who will read from his book. Then stay for the band The Fuss who will entertain you for the rest of the night! 

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Learn about adding a rental unit ("ADU") onto your home

Learn about adding a rental unit ("ADU") onto your home

With housing prices and rents going up, a projected 1,000 new residents moving into the city per month and a lack of affordable housing, Accessory Dwelling Units (ADU) are sparking interest. New DC zoning regulations mean residents can convert basements or outdoor structures into rental units.

There is a happy hour / information session on ADUs this upcoming Tuesday, January 16th at 6pm at Petworth Citizen.

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Things to do on New Year's Eve in Petworth (updated)

Things to do on New Year's Eve in Petworth (updated)

Good news for those planning to ring in 2018 in the neighborhood: a flurry of bar and restaurant openings in 2017 means you have plenty of options to get your party on. Petworth has too much going on to do a comprehensive round-up, so we’ve picked the best of the best. Trends this year: lots of nostalgia, fewer kid-friendly options. Here are our top pics:

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It's a chili cook-off at DC Reynolds -- for charity!

It's a chili cook-off at DC Reynolds -- for charity!

Georgia Avenue Thrives and the Lower Georgia Avenue Main Street program are throwing a free community holiday party in appreciation of their neighborhood volunteers who do so much for the neighborhoods, and you're invited! But there's a kick to this party -- it's also a chili cook-off featuring some of the Petworth area's favorite restaurants!

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Book sale at Petworth Library on Saturday, 12/9

Book sale at Petworth Library on Saturday, 12/9

The Petworth Library's holiday tradition continues on Saturday December 9th with the Friends' of the Library annual holiday book sale. So while shopping the Upshur Street Arts and Crafts Festival, cross Georgia Avenue and find amazing values in current and historic fiction and nonfiction. 

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Cookie decorating, Drag Brunch & New Year's Eve all coming to Taqueria Del Barrio

Cookie decorating, Drag Brunch & New Year's Eve all coming to Taqueria Del Barrio

A kids' cookie decorating class on the 10th, a Drag Brunch on the 16th and a New Year's Eve party... sounds awesome. Learn more...

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The Art & Craft Fair returns to Upshur Street for two weekends!

The Art & Craft Fair returns to Upshur Street for two weekends!

Shop local this holiday season with the 12th Annual Upshur Street Art & Craft Fair on Saturday, December 9th and again on December 16th from 11am to 4pm. Now produced by the Petworth Arts Collaborative (PAC), the event incorporates a series of new and free creative art experiences for everyone to get into the holiday spirit and connect with community.

Read more to see what this year’s Upshur Street Art & Craft Fair line-up includes...

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Come celebrate as Petworth Arts Collaborative turns One (plus a huge group photo opp!)

Come celebrate as Petworth Arts Collaborative turns One (plus a huge group photo opp!)

Petworth Arts Collaborative has been putting on the First Friday events filled with art, music, great shopping deals and more along Upshur Street for a year. This Friday, founders Sara Herrera and Maria Mandle are throwing a party to celebrate the Collaborative's birthday.

The First Birthday Celebration will start out at Petworth Citizen with drinks and toasting to its first year of ART & COMMUNITY ACTIVATION, then they're heading out to take a group photo at the Petworth mural. Come celebrate with this amazing group of local neighbors who volunteer their time to work hard to add exciting cultural events and experiences to Petworth.

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Ward 4 Brewery Crawl with Brandon Todd, 3 Stars & Hellbender

Ward 4 Brewery Crawl with Brandon Todd, 3 Stars & Hellbender

Ward 4 is home to both 3 Stars Brewery and Hellbender Brewery, and both breweries have bars located on-site for your enjoyment. CM Brandon Todd is sponsoring a happy hour at the breweries to help the Emory Beacon of Light Food Pantry. Come out to enjoy local craft beer and donate non-perishable food!

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A Park View holiday flea market & fundraiser goes punk rock

A Park View holiday flea market & fundraiser goes punk rock

On Saturday, November 18th, St. Stephen’s Church on Newton Street will transform into the Punk Rock Flea Market and Fundraiser. with more than 30 vendors selling everything from records to clothes to vegan snacks, all while supporting local non-profit We Are Family. 

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Celebrate with Hellbender Brewery at their 3rd Anniversary party

Celebrate with Hellbender Brewery at their 3rd Anniversary party

Ward 4 is awesome for many things, obviously, but one of those is being home to several great craft breweries. Hellbender Brewery, one of my favorites, is celebrating its third anniversary on Saturday, November 18th -- and you're invited to the party!

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Come celebrate Ruta del Vino's one year anniversary!

Come celebrate Ruta del Vino's one year anniversary!

Ruta del Vino, fresh off their spotlight on PBS, is about to turn one. Yay, happy birthday!

Come join Justin and the team this Friday, November 10th as they celebrate their first birthday.

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It's a "Thriller" Apple Pie Baking contest at the 14th & Kennedy Fall Festival

It's a "Thriller" Apple Pie Baking contest at the 14th & Kennedy Fall Festival

Games, apple pie and a live Thriller performance! Yaasss!

Calling all aspiring bakers!  This Saturday, October 28th, the 14th & Kennedy Farmers Market is putting on it's first Fall Festival! Events will include a "Thriller" dance class, a moon bounce, pumpkin decorating, kids costume parade, scarecrow making and... an apple pie baking contest to benefit your pride and the market's SNAP program. Here's how to enter the contest and a look at the events.

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