City Cast DC with Michael Schaffer
🎣 Fishing, queer kickback, and block parties
June 23, 2025 · 💌 Kaela
Good morning, D.C.
It's clear the news of the U.S. attacks on Iran are sitting heavy with Washingtonians this week. A lot of residents report being worried that war could come here. Local police say they're increasing presence at local religious institutions.
If you're looking to lean into community right now, I hope today's special newsletter can help. Our members get this curated events roundup every Monday, with a week's worth of activities to choose from. Enjoy! We'll be back to our usual newsletter tomorrow.
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What To Do
Tuesday, June 24
- 📕 Book Talk: “When Javi Dumped Mari” at East City Bookshop (Capitol Hill)
- 🚙 Profs & Pints: The Great American Road Trip at Penn Social (Penn Quarter)
- 🎸 Tunes: Preoccupations (Post-Punk) at Songbyrd (Union Market)
- 🎤 Community Poetry Night at the Eaton House (Downtown)
- 🕵️ Anthropology Summer Salon at the Georgetown Library
Wednesday, June 25
- 🎵 Local Tunes: Taisha Estrada (Pop) in Milian Park (Mt. Vernon)
- 🍷 Outdoor Movie: “Mamma Mia!” at Alethia Tanner Park (NoMa)
- 🚲 WaBA Volunteer Orientation at the the Gearin’ Up shop (NoMa)
- ❤️🩹 Health Care Enrollment Assistance for Federal Workers at the Cleveland Park Library
- 🎷 Outdoor Tunes: Pebble to Pearl (Soul/R&B) at The Wharf
- 📚 Library Day at Planet Word (Downtown)
Thursday, June 26
- 🎤 LGBTQ+ Immigrant Storytelling Night with KAMA DC (Adams Morgan)
- 👖 West End Closet: Clothing Giveaway at the West End Library
- 🛍️ Cleveland Park Night Market on Connecticut Ave
- 👂 Polymer Clay Earring Workshop at Merry Pin (Takoma)
- ✍️ D.C. and the Poetry of AIDS Panel at MLK Library (Downtown)
Friday, June 27
- 🔨 Jewelry Repair Drop In at the Rosedale Neighborhood Library
- 🎶 Tunes: Joyce Manor at 9:30 Club (Shaw)
- 🎣 Friday Night Fishing Diamond Teague Park (Navy Yard)
- 🍿 Outdoor Movie: “10 Things I Hate About You” at Union Market
- 🖌️ Art Talk: Korean Calligraphy at the Asian Art Museum (National Mall)
- 🌜 Dance on the Lunar Lawn at Hillwood Estate (Van Ness)
Saturday, June 28
- 🚶♂️ Open Streets Day in Capitol Hill
- 🌱 Community Conservation Volunteering at Langdon Park
- 🚶♂️ Hidden Infrastructure of Dupont: Walking Tour (Dupont)
- 🌈 Taste the Rainbow Queer Kickback with Femme Fatale (Malcolm X Park)
- 💸 Gaza Thrift Fundraiser at Rhizome (Takoma)
- 🖼️ New Exhibit: Education and Opportunity in the Nation’s Capital at the DC History Center (Mt. Vernon)
- 🎵 World Pride: Multicultural Music Showcase at Songbyrd (Union Market)
- 📚 Book Swap at MLK Library (Downtown)
- 🧘 R&B Yoga at Anacostia Community Museum
Sunday, June 29
- 🎨 Blooming with Pride Collage Class at Merry Pin (Takoma Park)
- 📚 Planet Word x Pretty Little Bookshelf at the Planet Word Museum (Downtown)
- 🍦 Summers in the District Block Party at Howard University (Le Droit Park)
- 🎤 Tunes: Fabolous/Shy Glizzy at Cuts & Culture Block Party at the Bullpen (Navy Yard)
Monday, June 30
- 💉 Profs & Pints: History of Plastic Surgery at Penn Social (Penn Quarter)
- 🖍️ The Adult Coloring Club at West End Neighborhood Library
- 🎉 Smithsonian Folklife Festival on The National Mall
- 🏳️🌈 Washington Writers' Literary Salon: Pride Edition at Rhizome (Takoma)
- 😆 All New Material Show at Hotbed Comedy Club (Adams Morgan)
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