Van Ness Main Street

08/26/2026

If you're a local maker or artisan working on your fall schedule, don't miss out! We've got a Pop-Up planned for Saturday, October 24 and would love for you to join us.

Join us from 10 am to 3 pm. We have three types of spots: outdoor with your own tent; outdoor with no tent/just table; and indoor (limited) - $75 fee. Sorry, no food or beverage vendors.

Use this link to apply by Sept. 23rd: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeN7uSKrudZce0BixJ2E0BB2PjbAZnXsQX1MxAZBskrxCij2A/viewform

08/25/2026

Looking for a simple way to give back?

We've got another park clean-up planned for this Saturday 8/29 and have a few volunteer spots left!

Please join the Good Clean Fun Initiative on Saturday from 10-12 to clean up the park and playground, ensuring it's safe and fun for all!

Community service hours are available for students!

RSVP: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1989620932769?aff=oddtdtcreator

08/25/2026

08/25/2026

Art All Night Van Ness is just a couple weeks away so get your FREE TICKETS now and make sure it's saved in your calendar!

On Saturday, Sept. 12, Van Ness, Forest Hills, and Wakefield will host 20+ events to celebrate the arts and we don't want you to miss any of it! (And we're so committed to that, we'll have pedicabs on hand to make sure you can travel up and down the corridor!)

We're putting the finishing touches on the schedule now, but you'll see we've got something for everyone, and we'll be dancing and playing up and down the corridor!

Get more details and RSVP now so it's saved in your calendar: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1991510799411?aff=oddtdtcreator

Want to get more involved with Art All Night? We're recruiting volunteers for the event - share your info here to tell us you're interested: https://forms.gle/BE5zZyJWbYyKYUNBA

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08/23/2026

If you love the Brontë sisters’ dark romance novels, 80s and 90s dance party music, Kate Bush, and Rosé All Day, join us at our office. Nu Sass Productions has transformed our space. Come laugh, sing, and escape in this brilliant show.

08/23/2026

Our office at 430 Conn Ave has been transformed by the magic of theater! Please support Nu Sass Productions month-long run of The Bronte Sister House Party. https://www.onthestage.tickets/show/nu-sass-productions/6a37c236dd9dbe434a542588

08/06/2026

Art All Night is a little over a month away and we have a wonderful afternoon and evening in store for you!

We'll have activities up and down the VNMS corridor, from Connecticut Ave. & Van Ness St. NW, all the way to Connecticut Ave. & Nebraska Ave. NW, the neighborhood will be alive with music, dance, art, and special offers from our eateries and shops. We'll even have pedicabs on hand to help you get from one end to the other!

Save the date now and RSVP using the link below to make sure you've got this on your calendar! We'll be updating our website regularly with schedules, sponsor shout-outs, and more! https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1991510799411?aff=oddtdtcreator

Want to get even more involved? We're still recruiting volunteers to help out before, during and after the event - we'd love for you to join us! https://tinyurl.com/8pamwfb6

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07/21/2026

Movie Night in the Park is TOMORROW! Join us in Forest Hills Park at 7pm for a screening of MUFASA - bring blankets, chairs, and water and we'll provide the movie and popcorn!

Get your free ticket here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1989621105285?aff=oddtdtcreator

This event is brought to you by the Good Clean Fun Initiative and DC Department of Parks and Recreation

07/18/2026

The afternoon weather disrupted some of our plans today, but not all! Thank you to the dedicated volunteers who joined us this morning for the Forest Hills Park cleanup, and for all the aspiring magicians who enjoyed the magic show at Flicker Bar. Here’s hoping you’ve made it inside — because here comes the rain!

07/18/2026

Sadly, we have to cancel the Christmas in July Pop-Up Market today, due to the predicted thunderstorms that will be coming through.

But there's good news!

First, the FREE KID-FRIENDLY MAGIC SHOW at District Fringe at 2 is still on! Go to the Flicker Bar at 4340 Conn Ave. and get your magic on!

Second, Christmas in July is now Christmas in September! We'll bring the market back then so save the date!

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