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29. Artist Engagement times are as follows: “Live Drawing:” Monday, Aug. 29 and Thursday, Sept. 1, noon to 4 p.m. “Open Conversation with the Artist:” Tuesday, Aug. 30 and Wednesday, Aug. 31, 6 to 6:30 p.m. Opening Reception: Saturday, Sept. 10, 5 to 7 p.m. The CHAW Gallery is free and open to the public. For more information, call 202-5476839 or visit chaw.org.
Carolina Mayorga has exhibited her work nationally and internationally for the last 20 years. A Colombian-born and naturalized American citizen, she has had one-person exhibitions in Colombia, Mexico, at the University of Kansas and in the DC area. She has also participated in group exhibitions in Europe, Central and South America and numerous cities in the United States.
ATLAS10 Birthday Bash On Friday, Oct. 7, 7 to 11 p.m., join the Atlas, 1333 H St. NE, for an evening of joyful celebration featuring live musical performances, disco dancing, and food and specialty drinks from some of H Street’s finest restaurants. Individual tickets are $225. atlasarts.org. The Atlas Performing Arts Center has spent a decade building a community of arts, culture and connection on H Street NE. It has brought unique, high quality performances that challenge people to venture out and discover new and interesting art throughout the year and through the critically acclaimed INTERSECTIONS Festival. Through its educational programs, early-childhood programming and community partnerships, the Atlas has been an anchor of the continuously growing and thriving H Street Corridor.
Volunteer at the H Street Festival The Little Foxes is at Arena Stage Sept. 23 to Oct. 30. Illustration: Sam Spratt
Southwest Nights at Arena Stage People who live or work in Southwest DC can buy discounted tickets for specially designated performances of each production. Tickets are $35 for musicals and $25 for non-musicals, plus fees. Proof of Southwest DC residency or employment for each member of the party must be presented at the time of pick-up. Tickets are based on availability. Southwest Night for the 2016-2017 season are: The Little Foxes, Oct. 12, 7:30 p.m.; The Year of Magical Thinking, Oct. 30, 7:30 p.m.; Carousel, Nov. 8, 7:30 p.m.; Moby Dick, Dec. 23, 2 p.m.; Roe, Jan. 23 8 p.m.; Watch on the Rhine, Feb. 14, 7:30 p.m.; Intelligence, March 12, 1 p.m.; A Raisin in the Sun, April 16, 7:30 p.m.; Smart People, May 21, 7:30 p.m. arenastage.org.
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The H Street Festival is looking for volunteers. Sign up at signup.com/login/entry/835191044091. The H Street Festival, H Street NE, between Fourth and Fourteenth Streets, is on Saturday, Sept. 17, noon to 7 p.m.
New DC Streetcar Online Guide The District Department of Transportation has launched a new H/Benning corridor guide for DC Streetcar passengers. This online feature of the DC Streetcar’s website showcases offerings for both residents and tourists, including restaurants, shops, entertainment and specialty services near each stop along the streetcar route. The online business guide is designed to help passengers discover all the activities available
along the system’s eight stops while also bringing attention to long-standing and well-loved institutions in the area. As investment in the community continues, the page will be updated. Visit dcstreetcar.com/guide-to-h-benning.
Pet-a-Palooza and Barktoberfest On Sunday, Sept. 18, the Washington Humane Society presents The DC Walk for the Animals and Pet-a-Palooza featuring Barktoberfest. The DC Walk for the Animals is a one mile walk around the Capitol Riverfront area to raise money to benefit WHS-WARL and the 60,000 animals they serve each year. Entry fee is $35 for walkers, $20 for those under 21, and includes a t-shirt and gift bag. Enjoy vendor booths, dog contests, prizes, music, pet adoptions and kids’ entertainment. The location for this one-of-a-kind event is the SE Capitol Riverfront at the corner of M and First Streets SE.. Get tickets at dclovesdcanimals.org.
Learn Modern & Traditional Building Materials Local contractor Gary Barnhart will compare the characteristics of modern and traditional building materials and techniques on Thursday, Sept. 15, 6:30 p.m. at Ebenezer’s Coffee House, Second and E Streets NE. The presentation will end with a discussion and questions. The event is free, handicapped accessible and the public is encouraged to attend. chrs.org.
CHRS Walking Tour of Emerald Street NE The Capitol Hill Restoration Society will have a free walking tour of homes on Emerald St. NE on Sunday, Sept. 11. Learn about the history and development of the square and the architectural details of the houses. Meet at the corner of 13th and Emerald Streets NE at 7 p.m. chrs.org.
William Penn House Birthday Celebration On Oct. 8, celebrate William Penn House’s 50 years of service and activism. The day begins with hands-on work projects supporting William Penn Quaker Workcamps’ urban gardening program helping promote food justice in DC neighborhoods. In the tradition of Quaker workcamps, they