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Mid City Artists Reception
Thursday, August 1
6:30 - 8:30 PM
Room & Board
1840 14th Street NW

Mid City Artists, a volunteer-based art collective in the heart of DC will offer an art reception at Room & Board. Mid City Artists has been working for over a decade to foster an active, accessible art scene in the city. Come see pieces from these talented local artists while you enjoy wine, light bites and live music from members of the American Pops Orchestra.  

This offers a wonderful way to explore the DC art scene and also visit Room & Board a local shop that offers generous support to the Dupont Circle House Tour. Be sure to thank our Room & Board friends for making our homes beautiful and caring for our local organization that makes Dupont special.

Admission is free. Click here to RSVP.
CivicFest at Meridian Hill
Saturday, August 2
12:00 - 8:00 PM
Meridian Hill Park
W Street NW

CivicFest is a free event hosted at Meridian Hill Park, that features dancing to live music provided by our co-host Heal & Release DC along with activities for all ages, including yoga, Zumba, improv classes, art projects, and more.

Click here to learn more.
Pack the Popcorn
Summertime!

Enjoy the temperature drop at sundown with an outdoor movie around town. The Washington Post offered its 10 best places to watch a movie under stars.

Included in the list was the 8th annual Jane Austen Film Festival, held in the garden of Georgetown’s Dumbarton House which takes place on Fridays through July 31. The fee is $6; free for Dumbarton House Museum members.
Mid-City Dog Days Sidewalk Fest
August 2-4
Mid-City

The Dog Days Sidewalk Festival is back for its 20th year. Centered around the 14th and U Street corridor, the Dog Days welcomes visitors on the first weekend in August each year. More than 100 local businesses take part in the event offering shopping and fun. Stop by to support your local favorites.

The event's Kick Off party is on August 2nd at Miss Pixie's and runs through August 4th. For more information click here.
Head Down Under
Year Round
Dupont Circle

Dupont Underground is non-profit a community arts organization committed to developing a multidisciplinary platform for creative expression. They strive to reflect the diversity of the community – both artists and audiences and host projects and work that might not be an easy fit in more conventional venues.

To learn more about the installations Dupont Underground exhibits in the infrastructural space beneath Dupont Circle -- 75,000 sq/ft of underground platforms and tunnels were closed off in 1962 when the city’s streetcar system shut down, click here for the exhibition calendar.
Spotlight on 2018 House Tour Sponsors
Friendly local neighborhood gathering spot, check. Sunny rooftop with city views or cool indoor seating, check. Function space for the event you are planning, check. Authentic Afghan food that makes you want to come back for more, check, check, check!

Local 16 is not just a restaurant at the end of the block it's a community spot that offers neighbors a place to gather, laugh, eat. and exchange friendly hellos with the staff and neighbors who congregate. Make a reservation or stop by for your next happy hour, brunch, or dinner out. And when you walk in -- let them know that that their support for the DCCA House Tour volunteers is much appreciated. Today is a great day to head out to Local 16!
Picasso Gallery Custom Framing is a family owned business with 35 years of experience in producing museum-quality, custom framing. They have a location in Georgetown but neighbors know them best by their long standing shop on 17th Street. Summer is a great time to take those framing tasks off your to-do list -- head to Picasso for their expert service and offer a thank you for their dedicated support to our 2018 House Tour.
Showcase Your Home on the DCCA House Tour
Interested in showcasing your home on the next Dupont Circle House Tour?

This year's tour will take place on Sunday, October 20th, which means it's not too late to add your townhouse, condo, or apartment to this year's lineup!

Contact the planning committee at dupontcirclehousetour@gmail.com today.
Coming Soon to a 17th Street Near You
Saturday, August 24
12:00 - 6:00 PM
17th Street NW

Mark those calendars...17th Street Festival is coming soon. We'll be sure to update you before the late August event but we wanted you to circle the data and plan for a day filled with live music, artists, vendors, and community along the 17th Street Corridor.

The event is free - to learn more click here!
Local News of Note


Where should DC build more affordable housing? A city survey is asking. LINK


Join us for another year of civic engagement. Your neighborhood needs you! 
Thanks to those who have rejoined already!! 
DCCA membership is open to residents, businesses and supporters of the Dupont Circle neighborhood according to the Association's Bylaws. Benefits include discounts from Preferred Merchants; community service events and social get-togethers!
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