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General   •   April 18, 2024

Students ages 10 to 14 will learn the basics of carving linoleum to create various sized prints and the fun of printmaking, make something they are proud of, become storytellers, develop creativity and passion, build confidence through public speaking as they present their work, and develop intuition for giving feedback, critique, and praise.

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General   •   April 15, 2024

Get a rare look inside several of Georgetown’s most beautiful homes, all of which you can visit at your own pace.

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General   •   April 11, 2024

Visit the more than 14 participating small businesses along Wisconsin Avenue and side streets, and collect your flowers at each stop using bouquet bags provided upon check in. At the end of your tour, you will have a full bouquet to enjoy.

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General   •   April 11, 2024

Shop a wide variety of footwear and apparel, and make the most of trained Fit Specialists who will conduct a 3D scan of your feet to determine the best New Balance style for you.

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General   •   April 10, 2024

Join the Black Georgetown Foundation on Saturday, April 13 from 11 am - 12:30 pm to observe DC's Emancipation Day. Meet at the Mount Zion and Female Union Band Society (FUBS) cemeteries (2501 Mill Rd NW) for a libation ceremony and reading of names accompanied by DC Strings.

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General   •   April 8, 2024

Congratulations to Book Hill's Pillar & Post, which was recently named one of the 30 best home decor shops in the South by Southern Living magazine!

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General   •   April 4, 2024

The "original folding bike" was first created in 1975 by founder Andrew Ritchie after moving to London and deciding there had to be a better way to get around.

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General   •   April 3, 2024

Join fellow garden lovers and the Tudor Place (1644 31st St NW) garden team on Saturday, April 6 from 10 am - 12 pm to help eradicate invasive species. Learn to identify non-native, invasive species of plants and help the garden team on their mission to keep them out of the historic garden.

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General   •   April 3, 2024

Blues Alley (1073 Wisconsin Ave NW) is celebrating Jazz Appreciation Month with a jazz guitar series April 4 - 14. The festivities kick off with shows by Stanley Plays the Dead, featuring a jazz variation on the music of the Grateful Dead. On April 6, Gilad Hekselman is teaching a guitar masterclass, as well as a recording release.

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