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Music in Anacostia
Hip Hop and Jazz
With the rapid decline of music venues in the District, the Anacostia Arts Center aims to provide a home for a variety of live musical performances.

For two seasons, this non-profit organization has hosted All The Way Live Tuesdays! and Second Sunday Jazz for free. Artists such as Wes Felton, Cecily, Aztec Sun, Leftist, Dior Ashley Brown to name but a few, have entertained audiences on the last Tuesday of the month.

Additionally, our Second Sunday Jazz series, in partnership with East River Jazz, has produced months of "grown folks music" in a relaxing atmosphere.

We look forward to kicking off a new season in January. With your support we can keep DC music local. We're always looking for local artists to perform, visit our website for more information.
Holiday Shopping.
Support Local Businesses
The holiday season is fast approaching, but don't worry the Anacostia Artist Market has all the unique handmade, local gifts you need for everyone on your list.

On Saturday October 6 and November 3 from 1-4PM you can shop local and support small businesses of the District. This event is free and open to the public.

Find pieces from:
  • 3 Shades Chic
  • 2322 Jewelry
  • Cruzn Cozy
  • Custom Made by Mia
  • Live Your Freedom
  • Machee Creates
  • Naturally Phased
  • Red Dirt
  • Rox & Glitter
  • Terrell Arts DC and others...

There is always something happening at the Anacostia Arts Center, you can keep up to date with all our events on our website. Also, as a nonprofit organization we welcome your generous donations, which enable us to provide free events, theatre and gallery space as well as a home for arts, culture and small business!
THINGS TO DO ABOUT TOWN
Art Exhibition
The Honfleur Gallery is thrilled to present Love, Hope and Street Art by Luis Peralta Del Valle.

Love, Hope and Street Art is a multisensory experience that educates visitors about the visual language of street artists. Viewers are engaged to better understand street language through explanations of the symbolism of street art. They interact with the exhibition through a personal contribution to a piece of graffiti art.
T his exhibition runs from September 28 – November 10, 2018 in Honfleur Gallery (1241 Good Hope Road SE, Washington DC 20020). The opening reception will be held on September 28, 2018 and is free and open to the public. Light refreshments will be provided by Whole Foods Market.
SECOND SUNDAY JAZZ
In partnership with East River Jazz, come enjoy an afternoon of jazz for free in the lounge featuring Benjie Porecki Organ Ensemble.
September 14 from 3-5PM FREE
POETIC VIBES
#PoeticVibesDC featuring KaNikki J
This event is created and hosted by Harvey Fitz in conjunction with The  Anacostia Arts Center . It takes place every first Friday of each month at the  Honfleur Gallery  1241 Good Hope Rd SE, Washington, DC 20020
October 5 from 7-9PM $10
BLACK GOLD Afrofuturism
We're still accepting submissions for our winter art exhibition. Our theme this year is Afrofuturism. Visit our website for more information.
FASHION FEST
This event is the HIVE 2.0's first fashion and beauty entrepreneurship conference. Prepare for a day of FREE panels, networking events, and workshops for creatives. With partners like the Anacostia Arts Center, Ooli Beauty, and Check it Enterprises-- the day is sure to be a hit!

The Hive 2.0 is the only coworking space in East of the Anacostia River
November 10 11AM - 6PM FREE
1231b Good Hope Road SE WDC 20020
Artist, entrepreneur, wife and mother! Zsudayka is an extraordinary woman.

She began her career as an artist in Denver, CO.  She painted abstract and realism portraits and ran an art gallery.  She also created art programming for non profits, private and charter schools, ran a black arts festival and a gallery boutique.  She made a name for herself as a teenager on the spoken word poetry scene and travelled the country performing her written work with her art on the cover.
Zsudayka Nzinga Terrell

Zsudayka travelled to Atlanta and then moved to DC in 2012. She is currently working on new pieces and creating a community art space East of the river with her husband, James and their 3 children. 

Together they have a line of home goods, accessories and products featuring their artwork, which are currently available in The Den inside the Anacostia Arts Center.

Kid-preneur
We want to highlight the creative skills of thirteen-year-old Mahogany. Her infinity scarves are on sale now in her store MahoganyBooks. At only $25, these are perfect for the Fall.
When you give to the Anacostia Arts Center, you sustain Anacostia Arts.
1231 Good Hope Road SE, Washington, DC, 20020 - (202)-631-6291