Friendship Heights Alliance

10/07/2026

Zoo Day is back at Lisner! A longtime Lisner-Louise-Dickson-Hurt Home and Friendship Heights tradition returns Saturday, October 17, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Families and neighbors are invited to join us at 5425 Western Avenue NW for a petting zoo, pony rides, a bounce house, face painting and crafts, balloon animals, a fortune teller, a DJ, food, and more.

$20 for children ages 2–12
Children under 2 are free
Ages 13 and up are free

The $20 children’s admission includes all of the Zoo Day activities, including the petting zoo, pony rides, bounce house, face painting, crafts, balloon animals, fortune teller, DJ, and more, as well as pizza, hot dogs, and sodas.

Learn more and register:

https://www.lldhhome.org/zoo-day

10/06/2026

Last week we gathered to celebrate Transformation, a new mural by featuring three cheetahs leaping through time. Wrapped around an awning at the former Lord & Taylor building, it's now a welcoming little corner with permanent furniture, flowers, and more plantings on the way.

Friendship Heights neighbors are raving about the mural, so come see it for yourself! 📍 Jenifer St & Western Ave NW, DC

This is our second mural on the building, and it was a joy to bring it to life with the .metro Art in Transit team, who are fabulous to work with and full of creative, energetic people who want to elevate artists and beautify places. 💛

A big thank you to:�🎨 Art curated by Thomas Pipkin of �🎶 Music by Chanel Kelly of �📸 Photos by �🤝 Led by

10/02/2026

✨ Step inside Milk Tree Open Hours: A Creative Space by Robin Bell ✨

Bell Visuals has turned a Wisconsin Ave storefront into a glowing world of light, video, and living plants, all inspired by a single Milk Tree propagated into 80+ plants since 2018.

🗓 Sundays, 10am–2pm
Oct 4 • Oct 11 • Oct 18

📍 5221 Wisconsin Ave NW, steps from the Friendship Heights Metro (Red Line, Jennifer St exit)

Come see the LED and projection installation, peek into the workspace, and stay tuned for artist talks and community events. 🌿💡

09/29/2026

🎃 Paint. Pumpkin. Repeat. 🎃

Join us at Sunday Commons for a Paint-Your-Pumpkin Fest on 10/18 — free pumpkins, free painting, and fall treats from Tatakua Bakery to keep you fueled while you get creative. DJ Keren's got the beats going all morning, so bring your friends, your family, and your best pumpkin-painting ideas. 🧡🎨

This is Sunday Commons at its best — fresh food, local vendors, live music, and a whole lot of community spirit, right in the heart of Friendship Heights.

📍 5200 block of Wisconsin Ave NW
🗓️ Sunday, 10/18/26
⏰ See you Sunday morning!

Sunday Commons runs every Sunday through 11/22 — so if you can't make it this week, there's always next Sunday. 🍂

09/22/2026

Free live music returns to the Shops at Wisconsin Place plaza THIS Thursday, 4:30–6:30pm! 🎶

Catch Dupont Strings — a rotating collective of violin, viola & cello players who take your favorite pop hits and give them the classical treatment. Tight arrangements, real chemistry, zero elevator music. Expect drama, romance, and a little magic in every set.

Bring a friend, bring good vibes — free music + giveaways all evening. 🎁

📍 Shops at Wisconsin Place, 5310 Western Ave (NW corner of Western & Wisconsin, right in front of Bloomingdale’s)
🗓️ Thursday, 4:30–6:30pm
🎫 Free — just show up

See you on the plaza. 🎶✨

09/21/2026

🎉 Big things happening in Friendship Heights! Rodman's Discount Food and Drug is celebrating 71 years in business, and you’re invited to Friday’s Mayoral Proclamation honoring this beloved family-owned institution.

Since 1964, Rodman’s has been a Wisconsin Avenue staple — specialty & international foods, w**e & spirits, pharmacy services, and that personal touch only an independent, family-run business can give. Generations of Washingtonians have called it their neighborhood spot. 🛍️

Come celebrate the Rodman family and this incredible milestone with us!

📅 Friday, September 25 | 10:30 AM
📍 Rodman’s, 5100 Wisconsin Avenue, NW

09/16/2026

📸 Opening Reception: Present Imperfection Pt. II

Join Pat Graham & Friendship Heights Alliance for the opening of Present Imperfection Part Two — an exhibition on instant photography, imperfect memory, and DIY culture, where every Polaroid holds a moment that keeps changing meaning over time.

Come through for exhibition viewing, informal remarks, and a live instant-photo activation. The show is also open to the public Monday through Friday from 9 am to 5 pm.

📍 Pavilion Pop-Up, 5335 Wisconsin Ave NW
🗓️ Saturday, Sept 19 | 6–9 pm

RSVP here for free: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/present-imperfection-part-two-by-pat-graham-exhibition-opening-reception-tickets-2000170989272?utm_experiment=test_share_listing&aff=ebdsshios&sg=28b7b26f6803bafe05d5097a8bb05574e38d2fa9bc03d88238c1560b58bbe0003f70a129fd73b72d42592ccdcf0465689e951c10e3a1a0f0e064791b735ba1061a5988d6fae8e189c0cc

09/15/2026

🎶 FALL CONCERTS ON THE PLAZA Return This THURSDAY 🎶

🎙️ Free live jazz & classical on the plaza this Thursday, 4:30–6:30pm at Shops at Wisconsin Place! 🎶 Catch the genre-bending Dominique Bianco Trio (feat. Right Chipper) blending jazz vocals with math-rock energy. Bring a chair, a blanket, and a friend — free music + giveaways. 📍5310 Western Ave, NW corner of Western & Wisconsin, in front of Bloomingdale’s. 📷:

RSVP here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/fall-concert-on-the-plaza-dominique-bianco-trio-tickets

Enjoy live classical and jazz melodies at the lush plaza at the Shops at Wisconsin Place this fall.

09/14/2026

Friendship Heights, lettuce introduce your new obsession. 🥗✨ Just Salad has officially rooted itself at The Residences at Mazza — 5300 Wisconsin Ave, Suite E!

We celebrated with a ribbon cutting + Giveback Day, where every purchase gave $1 back to Potomac Conservancy 🌱💚 Eat well, do good, repeat.

Swing by and taste what all the buzz is about — your new go-to lunch spot is here to stay. 🥑🍅

📍 5300 Wisconsin Ave, Suite E
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09/09/2026

🎶 Sunday Commons presents: RHYTHM + RESET 🧘🏻‍♂️

Sweat, stretch, and reset your whole vibe this Sunday. 🧘‍♀️💪

Join us this Sunday 9/13 for two energizing 30-min sessions starting at 10 AM with the amazing Claire Dries. We’re talking beat-driven strength intervals, feel-good mobility work, and a guided mindfulness moment to send you off centered and glowing. ✨

📍 5210 Wisconsin Ave NW
🧎 Bring a mat
🙌 All levels welcome — no experience needed, just good energy

Oh, and did we mention there’s a L’Occitane giveaway for attendees? 👀 Swipe to see what you could win!

Come move with us. Come vibe with us. See you on the mat 🌿