The DC Commission on the Arts and Humanities (DCCAH) and the Walter E Convention Center partner up and host ‘Arts on N.’ It’s a two week arts festival that features “indie talents of handmade expression.” From paper goods and photography to graffiti and cool tees, this festival is for all of those who love to hear music and get to know their local businesses.

Bring your family, friends, and pets (although there will be water, bring some for that loving pet) and head to Arts on N this upcoming weekend.

When: August 14-15 from 10 am to 4 pm.
Where: Along N Street between 7th and 9th Streets, NW

For a listing of vendors schedule to be present, click here.

About the venue: Twin Jazz is home to Avant-garde artists, minor legends and the best of the local jazz scene. Its intimate, cultural setting, embedded with colored ceramic tiles and eclectic artwork creates a strong connection between our audience and performers. Most of the action takes place on stage, but Twins Jazz has got enough momentum to get you on your feet! No matter where you sit, you’re practically with the band!

A full dinner (with a vegeterian option) is included

Suggested Attire: No sneakers please.

Directions: Twin Jazz
1344 U Street.
(Right across the street from Republic Gardens and the Reeves Building).

Cost: $49.00
Price subject to increase 5 PM Tuesday, July 20

The Washington National Cathedral is one of Washington’s most magnificent and stunning structures. Although the foundation stone was laid in 1907, it was not until September 29, 1990, exactly 83 years after ground was broken, that the final stone was set in place.

This walk tells the story of one 20th –Century Greek-born sculptor and artist, Constantine Seferlis, who devoted nearly 20 years to carving the stone that brought the National Cathedral to life. Led by Seferlis’ son, Clift, a stone carver in his own right, you will walk the beautiful grounds and hear the cathedral’s history as only someone who knows the building intimately can tell it.

An optional social reception (with food and drinks at your own expense) at a local establishment follows the tour.

Suggested Attire: Casual.

Directions: Washington National Cathedral
3001 Wisconsin Ave, N.W. , Washington, D.C.
(corner of Wisconsin and Massachusetts Avenues, N.W.)

Cost: $25.00

Have you had your fill of musical nights? Well, why not go for a night at the theatre instead? As it just so happens that the Eisenhower Theatre has a new performance entitled, Thurgood, staring Laurence Fishburne. It looks like a excellent performance, one you should definitely try to see . It will be running until the 20^th so you have plenty of opportunites.  Here is what the Eisenhower Theater has to say about Thurgood:

“In Thurgood, Tony Award–winning actor Laurence Fishburne reprises his Broadway role as Thurgood Marshall, the first African American to be appointed to the Supreme Court. From his early days as the civil rights lawyer who argued Brown v. Board of Education in 1954, a landmark case which led to the end of institutionalized segregation, to his appointment to the highest court in the land, Thurgood Marshall stood for justice while lifting the standing of his race.

In a fictional lecture on his life given by Thurgood Marshall at his alma mater, Howard University, Fishburne deftly shifts among characters, moving from Thurgood as a young and spirited man to a pensive Justice full of wisdom, and at times inhabiting the friends and foes that were met along the way. “Fishburne is magnetic as Marshall,” says the New York Daily News. “He captures the justice’s drive and everyday essence as well as his wry–if sometimes crass–wit.” In the end, Thurgood proves that it is possible to work within the rule of law while remaining true to the rule of the heart”

If you live in one of the many rent apartments DC and you’re looking to spend a night in the city, a night of culture, why not spend a night at the theater? For more information on Thurgood and how you can purchase tickets please visit here.

So, the DC Jazz Festival is in full swing, but you’re not feeling in the mood for jazz tonight, or maybe it’s not your cup of tea.

Well no need to worry, since I’ve got you covered with a few other venues for those with an ear for some Indie Rock and Electronica.

Better yet they’re not too far from your apartments DC for rent. Without further delay here are my venue suggestions for the week.

First up, there’s the dance club & music venue, DC9 which has a great line up over the next few days, you can check them out here.

Now if you’re looking for some bands that are a little more main stream, you should probably head over to 9:30. They’ve got  great line ups  this month, which you can check out here. I highly suggest you try to get tickets to the sold out Passion Pit show on Thursday. If you can’t, don’t fret. There are a bunch of other great acts lined up all weekend long.

Shows I suggest at 9:30:

6/3 – Passion Pit @7pm

6/6 – Kings of Convenience @ 7pm

6/7 – Broken Bells w/ The Morning Benders @ 7pm

6/9 – The Brian Jamestown Massacre @ 7pm

So, you’ve just gotten back from a relaxing Memorial Day weekend, the week has started, whether you like it or not, and you don’t really want to loose that relaxing vibe you had all weekend.

Well you’re in luck, as tonight marks the start of DC’s very own Jazz Festival, thirteen jazz filled nights heard through out the city.

So, no matter where you rent apartments Washinton DC, you’ll be near the festivities throughout the entire festival. Remember this is the city’s largest festival, so be sure you don’t miss out!

To find all the venues and musicians information check out the DC Jazz Festival Schedule

Tonights Line Up:

6pm – Etienne Charles @ Kennedy Center Millenium Stage

8pm – Lyle Link Trio @ Utopia Bar & Grill

9pm – Ben Young Quartet @ Columbia Station Inc.

10pm – Rudy Linka @ Blues Alley

10pm – Carribbean Jazz featuring Victor Provost @ JoJo’s Restaurant Bar

Each Sunday Quiet Mind Yoga generously hosts a FREE community yoga class near apartments dc for rent and a chance for you to check out their eco-friendly studio and mingle with your neighbors!

Note: Community classes will not be available on the following days to accommodate teacher training classes: May 2nd, June 6th and July 11th

Quiet Mind Yoga Studio
3423 14th St, NW
Metro: Columbia Heights

Multidisciplinary Artists Discussion
Creativity Crossing Borders
Friday, May 21st
7:00pm
Free

Artists from various disciplines discuss their approaches to creating work. Featuring film producer, painter and 9:30 club founder Bill Warrell, poet, radio producer, commentator and photojournalist Askia Muhammad, freelance writer, editor and media producer Amy Souza and local progressive hip-hop artist and 2010 Grammy Nominee, pictured, Christylez Bacon. Moderated by Suzan Jenkins.

Film Screening to follow:

Works in Progress Film Screening of Romantic Warriors
Sponsored by Docs in Progress
Friday, May 21st
9:00pm

Romantic Warriors looks at how young bands of today have transformed Progressive music into something new. Featuring filmmakers Erica Ginsberg, Jose Zegarra Holder and Adele Schmidt.

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The Writer’s Center
4508 Walsh St
Metro: Bethesda

Their mission is to promote literacy, life-long learning and understanding by distributing donated new and used books of all types and other forms of educational media to organizations serving disadvantaged communities and individuals.

The majority of their current programs focus on collecting books for children. However, because they collect all types of books, they are able to provide books to people of all ages. This makes Books for America unique among most non-profit organizations in the United States. Recipients include adult and youth literacy programs, youth centers, transitional homeless shelters, hospitals, inner-city and rural schools, military bases, assisted living communities for seniors, veterans hospitals, women’s shelters, hospices, and other such organizations.

For more information on the program and how to donate click here

DC needs more stores like Pulp.

It’s the kind of place you into looking for one specific thing and end up picking up two or three other things you will enjoy just as much. It’s also a great place to browse through — they’ve got enough silly, cheerful things to put a smile on your face if you’re in a bad mood.

Pulp is extremely kid friendly and worth a visit. For more information and store hours, click here.