Over 30 exhibitors from across the DMV, the US, Canada and Mexico will present books as works of art, editions about art or artists, limited run books, prints as well as DIY zines, graphic novels and art magazines. Exhibitors include fine artists, independent publishers, small presses, illustrators and photographers.
East City Art partnered with nearby Capitol Hill Arts Workshop and Hill Center to co-locate offsite programming during the fair. Programming includes a panel discussion on art publishing, exhibitions and a free children’s art workshop.
DC-based, award-winning artist Carolina Mayorga will create ephemeral, site-specific work using hand-cut vinyl pieces for the 2023 Capital Art Book Fair in Eastern Market’s North Hall.
Exhibitors include the following individuals and organizations:
Baltimore Photo Space [Baltimore, MD]
Karin Edgett [Washington, DC]
Ediciones Concordia MX [Querétaro, Qro, Mexico]
FAIX [Washington, DC]
Girls, on Film [Washington, DC]
Michelle L. Herman [Washington, DC]
HOMOCATS [Brooklyn, NY]
Hotam Press [Vancouver, BC, Canada]
inner loop press [Philadelphia, PA]
Late Comeback Press [Northern Virginia]
Lavender Lizard Press [Bethesda, MD]
Alex Luciano [Richmond, VA]
The Mirrors of Society Quartet [Fairfax, VA]
My Dead Aunt’s Books [Hyattsville, MD]
Mame NDiaye and Friends [Cheverly, MD]
Paper Cuts [Washington, DC]
Mark Parascandola Photography [Washington, DC]
Permian Designs [Silver Spring, MD]
Ryan Pic [Wilmington, DE]
Plus Equals [Philadelphia, PA]
The Print Party [Pittsburgh, PA]
Pyramid Atlantic Art Center [Hyattsville, MD]
Stephanie Rudig/Rude Doggie [Washington,DC]
Tori Sprankle [Arlington, VA]
Starryhouse Studio [New York, NY]
Lee Strawberry [Northern Virginia]
Carolyn Toye Photography [Washington, DC]
The Turnaround Magazine [Washington DC]
Track and Field [Washington, DC and Austin, TX]
Wondrous Works LLC [Columbia, MD]
Eastern Market’s North Hall is located at 225 7th Street SE, Washington, DC, 20003. North Hall is accessed from the south via the indoor food stalls or from the north at North Carolina Avenue SE. Eastern Market is located a block from Metro.
Co-located, Offsite Art Book Fair Programming
Sunday, April 2 Art Book Fair Programs at Hill Center (Three blocks east from Eastern Market)
921 Pennsylvania Ave SE, Washington DC, 20003
- Free Workshop | Children’s Painting with Buck Herring|Sunday, April 2 from 3-5pm
- Exhibition: Hill Center DC Regional Exhibition Juried by Nehemiah Dixon III | See works from over 105 Artists from DC, Maryland and Northern Virginia | Sunday, April 2 from 10am-5pm
Guided Forest Bathing Walks
Saturday, April 1, 2023, 9:30-11:30 a.m.
Friday, April 21, 2023, 9:30-11:30 a.m.
Slow down, awaken your senses, and connect with nature as you experience a forest bathing walk in Hillwood’s gardens and grounds.
4155 Linnean Avenue, NW, Washington, DC 20008
The Yards is lacing up its running shoes for another iteration of Brunch on the Go this Spring! The fan-favorite series invites running newcomers and high-milers alike to enjoy a guided run or walk and stretch with Pacers Running and Lululemon followed by a bubbly brunch for two from a Yards restaurant. Brunch On The Go is also introducing an exciting weekly giveaway – two lucky participants each week will receive either a $50 gift card to Lululemon or a $50 gift card to Pacers via raffle.
Brunch certificates will be distributed upon completion of the run/walk. Tickets are required and available on Eventbrite. A $65 ticket includes:
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A curated brunch box for 2
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Bottle of bubbles
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2 champagne flutes
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Branded fanny pack
Additional details can be found below and at theyardsdc.com!
WHEN/WHERE:
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Pacers Running at The Yards | 300 Tingey St SE #160, Washington, DC, 20003
Juneteenth in the District is FITDC’s new Health & Wellness Fair hosted by the DC Department of Parks and Recreation (DPR) and Mayor Bowser’s FITDC team. Like all FITDC events, Juneteenth in the District is free to attend. Residents from across DC will enjoy an active morning of fitness programming with locally renowned FITDC instructors leading yoga and cardio dance sessions, as well as a health-conscious outdoor festival featuring a live DJ, food trucks, mini massages, group meditation sessions, astrology classes, nutrition sessions, aura photography, and a variety of vendors representing black-owned businesses.
FITDC has also partnered with the Downtown BID to host this event at historic Franklin Park, which holds a special significance for Washingtonians as the site of the first formal celebration of DC’s Emancipation Day in 1862, which connects the District’s local tradition to our recently recognized federal holiday. Whether you want to come out and exercise, relax and meditate, connect with neighbors, or soak up the Juneteenth vibes, all are encouraged to attend. While at the event tag @myfitdc, and share pictures and selfies on social media using the hashtags #FITDC and #JuneteenthintheDistrict.
WHAT: FITDC’s Juneteenth in the District Health & Wellness Fair
*Fitness programming with locally renowned FITDC instructors
*Yoga, cardio dance sessions, health-conscious outdoor festival
*Live DJ, food trucks, mini massages, group meditation sessions, astrology classes, nutrition sessions, aura photography and a variety of vendors representing black- owned businesses.
*The first 500 registrants will receive a free “Juneteenth in the District” commemorative T-shirt provided by AETNA, a CVS company.
WHEN: Monday, June 19, 2023. 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
WHERE: Franklin Park – 1332 I St NW
The Yards is celebrating National Yoga Day, June 21! Guests are invited to roll out their mats and start their day with child’s pose and namasté on The Yards Sundeck at 7:30am.
The free, one-hour class will be led by Calm with Carlyn and is perfect for yogis of all levels. Attendees will receive a complimentary juice from Toastique after the class (while supplies last), and are invited to stop by Foxtrot, Toastique or Surveyor for breakfast on their way home!
Attendees can register in advance on Eventbrite.
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Wednesday, June 21 | 7:30am – 8:30am
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The Yards Sundeck | 355 Water St. SE, Washington, DC 20003
Calling all Mount Vernon Triangle bookworms! Cantata (801 3rd Street, NW) Quadrangle and The Wilkes Company’s newest 275-unit residential building in Mount Vernon Triangle is teaming up with Busboys and Poets for conversation and cocktails at The Next Chapter Book Club.
**Between Wednesday, July 26, and Thursday, July 27 from 4:00 to 8:00 PM, booklovers can stop by Cantata to pick up a free copy of acclaimed author Akwaeke Emezi’s You Made a Fool of Death With Your Beauty, which has been featured in multiple best seller and must-read book lists, including The Washington Post, New York Times, Essence, Harper’s Bazaar, Refinery29 and more.**
Following the book pickup, Cantata will host a gathering on Thursday, August 17 from 6:30 to 8:30 PM at the stunning Cantata rooftop for an evening of drinks, dessert, moderated conversation, and Q&A with Busboys and Poets.
Guests who pick up a free book in July will be automatically entered to win a beach read beach bag, full of everything you’ll need for your next beach day, including a beach bag, towel, sunscreen, sunglasses, water bottle, and $100 Busboys and Poets gift certificate towards their next book purchase.
WHEN: Book lovers can pick up a free copy of You Made a Fool of Death With Your Beauty between Wednesday, July 26 through Thursday, July 27 from 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM. The Next Chapter Book Club will meet to discuss Akwaeke Emezi’s best-selling novel on Thursday, August 17 from 6:30 to 8:30 PM.
WHERE: Cantata (801 3rd Street Northwest Washington, DC 20001)
HOW: This event is free and open to the public. Registration is not required, but visitors are encouraged to RSVP here.
Please join the DC Public Library Foundation in the MLK Jr. Lirary Great Hall as DC’s Neighborhood Librarians battle it out for the title of best Banned Book Art Installation!
We will also honor inspiring community advocates with our second Power the Dream DCPLF awards:
-TRANSFORMER AWARD
-SPOTLIGHT AWARD
-IGNITING THE COMMUNITY AWARD
October 6, 2023 | 6:00 PM VIP
7:00 PM General Admission
MLK JR. Memorial Library
Whitman-Walker 37th Annual Walk To End HIV & Open House of New Max Robinson Center
Saturday, October 21, 2023
9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Gateway DC Pavilion
2700 Martin Luther King Jr Ave SE
Washington, DC 20032
The Walk to End HIV is more than just a fundraiser at Whitman-Walker. The Walk symbolizes our continued efforts to find a cure for HIV and to stop the stigma surrounding HIV. This fight will take the entire community’s support and commitment.
This year’s walk attendees will also be able to take a tour of our brand-new Max Robinson Center. Named for acclaimed TV anchor Max Robinson, our new Max Robinson Center will be a healthcare home and state of the art research center where we will be able to serve an additional 10,000 patients per year. The New Max will bring much needed health and wellness services to the residents of DC and we’re so excited to share it with you. LINK
Rumble will host a “Love Yourself Open House“ on Sunday, February 11 offering free classes, giveaways, samples from wellness lifestyle partners and a chance to meet the owners. Box and Flow, a new specialty class combining the classic 45 minute Rumble class with 30 minutes of yoga will be offered at 1pm. First-timers will enjoy their first class on Rumble and can continue their fitness journey with a 24% discount on their first month membership and special offers on class packs.
Established in 2017, Rumble delivers 45-minute, 10-round, full-body strength and conditioning workouts centered around specially designed water-filled, teardrop-style boxing bags. Originating in the heart of Chelsea, New York City, Rumble has expanded to numerous cities, including Los Angeles, Denver, Philadelphia, San Francisco, and Washington DC.
Find more information about Rumble Boxing DC here , Rumble Boxing Ashburn here, Rumble Boxing Falls Church here, Rumble Boxing Courthouse here and Rumble Boxing Philadelphia here.
