Anacostia Business Improvement District

08/25/2026

🎷🔥 JAZZ HOP SOUND SESSIONS IS COMING TO ANACOSTIA! 🎶

Get ready for an evening where jazz meets the energy of hip-hop as The Blackbyrds take over Historic Anacostia for Jazz Hop Sound Sessions!

Come experience the legendary sounds of The Blackbyrds live and close out your Saturday night with incredible music, good vibes, and community in the heart of the Arts & Culture District. 💜🎺

📅 Sunday, August 30
⏰ 7:15 PM – 8:15 PM
📍 Big Jazz Cafe
1234 Marion Barry Ave SE

Bring your family and friends, grab a bite from a local business, and come enjoy an unforgettable night of live music in Anacostia!

✨ Learn more at ARTTOGOGO.ORG

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08/24/2026

08/23/2026

"For one unforgettable evening, the Anacostia business corridor along Martin Luther King Jr. Avenue SE and Marion Barry Avenue SE will come alive as local businesses, artists, performers and community members transform the neighborhood into a destination for arts and culture."

Art All Night is returning to Historic Anacostia on Friday, September 11, 2026 , bringing another evening of art, music, food, performances and community celebration to DC’s Official Arts & Culture District. This year’s theme, “Good Trouble. Louder!” , sets the tone for a night celebrati...

08/23/2026

DC 2050: What’s Next for Small Area Planning Across the District? 🏙️

The latest DC 2050 Insider from the DC Office of Planning is out with updates on the work underway to shape the District’s next Comprehensive Plan.

This edition covers:
🏘️ The roadmap for Small Area Plans across the entire city
📍 Why Small Area Plans matter for DC neighborhoods
📚 Opportunities to meet the DC 2050 team at local libraries
🤝 Updates from recent community engagement
❓ Ask a Planner: When will my community get a new Small Area Plan?

If you live, work, own a business, or are involved in the community in Anacostia, Ward 8, or anywhere in DC, this is worth keeping on your radar. Decisions being discussed today will help shape how our neighborhoods grow and change in the years ahead.

🔗 Learn more: dc2050.dc.gov/pages/updates-dc2050

08/21/2026

🍽️✨ DC SUMMER RESTAURANT WEEK: AN ANACOSTIA EXPERIENCE!

DC Summer Restaurant Week is almost here, and we’re putting the spotlight on the incredible flavors waiting for you right here in Anacostia! 💙

From Caribbean cuisine and BBQ to burgers, pizza, wings, coffee, sweet treats and more, there’s something for every craving in Anacostia.

🌟 RESTAURANT WEEK SPOTLIGHT: Sapodilla’s Caribbean Restaurant is participating in DC Summer Restaurant Week, August 24–30, with a special 3-course menu for brunch, lunch and dinner! 🍴

But the experience doesn’t stop there! Swipe ➡️ to discover 17 places to eat, sip and explore throughout Anacostia. Whether you’re trying somewhere new or visiting an old favorite, Restaurant Week is the perfect excuse to get out and support our local businesses.

📍 Come hungry. Explore the neighborhood. Support local.

Make DC Summer Restaurant Week An Anacostia Experience. 💙✨

08/21/2026

Washington entrepreneurs now have a new tool designed to simplify the process of starting, licensing, and managing a business in the District. The DC Department of Licensing and Consumer Protection (DLCP) officially launched its Business One Stop Solution, or BOSS, on August 10, creating a centraliz...

08/20/2026

📣 DEADLINE EXTENDED: Wealth & Wellness – Financial Transformation Program

Good news for anyone who tried to apply for the Wealth & Wellness – Financial Transformation Program and ran into trouble with the application link yesterday: the application is back online AND the deadline has been extended!

⏰ NEW DEADLINE: Friday, August 21 at 10:00 AM ET

The extension gives applicants who were unable to submit because of the technical issue another opportunity to get their applications in.

The Wealth & Wellness program is offered in partnership by the Latino Economic Development Center (LEDC Metro) and the Office of Women’s Initiatives (OWI), powered by the Washington Area Community Investment Fund (WACIF).

If this opportunity has been sitting in your “I need to apply for that” pile, now’s the time. Don’t miss the extended deadline!

🔗 APPLY HERE: bit.ly/WealthWellnessApp

08/20/2026

08/20/2026

08/19/2026

"Designed to be relaxed and welcoming, the gathering will offer both indoor and outdoor space. Neighbors can stop by after work, grab a drink or bite to eat, catch up with familiar faces and hopefully meet a few new ones along the way."

Designed to be relaxed and welcoming, the gathering will offer both indoor and outdoor space. Neighbors can stop by after work, grab a drink or bite to eat, catch up with familiar faces and hopefully meet a few new ones along the way.