Membership Meeting Round Up
  • DCCA members welcomed Ward 2 Councilmember, Brooke Pinto, to our final membership meeting of the season last Monday. CM Pinto told us about budget highlights including funding for projects previously endorsed by DCCA: the Mass. Ave. Tree Plaza, grants for trash compactors, and a new standalone middle school. In response to questions from members, she asked for us to continue contacting her office about problems on 17th Street and DDOT’s failure to address them; announced the formation of a multiagency task force to address the problem of street racing; and encouraged us to contact at-large council members in support of two bills she has cosponsored, one on amplified noise and another on building codes to protect migratory birds from collisions with windows

  • We also heard from Marcia Bernbaum, representing the DC Public Restrooms citizens group. With the support of DCCA and many others, legislation was passed to fund a pilot program for two standalone public restrooms, and the Mayor’s Public Restrooms Working Group recommended Dupont Circle as a potential site. DCCA voted unanimously in favor of this recommendation - click here to read the resolution.

As is tradition, our membership meetings will pause for summer but we look forward to seeing you in the Fall for in-person meetings, our 100th Anniversary Gala Celebration and more. In the meantime our all volunteer board will continue to work this summer on your behalf and you will continue to receive updates via this bi-monthly eblast to keep you in the know on neighborhood doings!!

Not yet a member? Visit the website join DCCA - memberships start at $15.
Join DCCA for Tomorrow's PRIDE PARADE
TOMORROW, JUNE 11th
3:00 PM

Come One, Come All!

Neighbors are invited to march with DCCA and Scoop in a pedicab for all or part of the parade.
DCCA will be staging on 15th Street between R and S Streets, in the yellow zone. The parade will start at 14th and T Streets and finish at P and 21st.

Click here to view parade route and meet up coordinates. 🏳️‍🌈
🏳️‍🌈 Remember Pride Month is a Marathon Not a Sprint!
Photo by P Carney
There is plenty more activity under the rainbow to enjoy this weekend and beyond!

  • An afternoon shopping pop-up in Dupont
  • A Dupont block party from 12-10p on Saturday
  • A fireworks show at the Wharf on Saturday night
  • The Gender Within: Art of Identity Exhibition at Dupont Underground on Saturday
  • And every day there is an opportunity to smile and dance your way across a rainbow crosswalk

Happy Pride to the LGBTQ+ community and its allies!
Live Music Circling Dupont
Saturday, June 11
12:00-3:30
Dupont Circle

Dupont Circle BID's 2022 Concert Series is holding a double headline show in celebration of PRIDE in the circle. A DJ will start the show at noon followed by the Experience Band and Show and Debórah Bond. The Experience Band pride themselves on having unique cultural infusions, trombone-led arrangements, party momentum, and an eclectic style. To learn more about the band, check out their website.
Support March for Our Lives
Saturday, June 11th
12:00 - 2:00 PM
Washington Monument

March For Our Lives is the youth-led movement that was created following the devastating Parkland shooting. The group is dedicated
to creating safe and healthy communities and livelihoods where gun violence is obsolete. They return to DC on Saturday to call on leaders to act.

To learn more about joining Saturday's March or other ways to get involved click here.
Special Election for ANC Commissioner for 2B04 3-7 PM June 24th
Friday, June 24
3:00 - 7:00 PM

There are two candidates for the special election for the vacant single member district, 2B04. The candidates are:

Christopher Davis, 1701 16th Street
Lawrence Sprowls, 1624 Corcoran Street

You must vote in person at the Dupont Resource Center, 9 Dupont Circle (the little red brick building at the west intersection of P Street and Massachusetts Avenue).
After Hours at the Smithsonian
Friday, June 10
5:00 - 9:00 PM
Freer Gallery of Art

This outdoor festival celebrates the launch of the annual Korean Film Festival DC. Experience unexpected aspects of Korean culture in this special after-hours event with music, exclusive curator tours and enjoy Korean-inspired food and a cash bar.

  • 5–8 p.m.: Museum galleries are open, food and drinks from local vendors are available to purchase, and art by local artist Kimchi Juice is outdoors on the Freer plaza, with K-pop tunes by DJ Bae Bae.
  • 5–6 p.m.: Curator-led tours in the galleries 
  • 6–7 p.m. Performance by Korean Shamanic Folk-pop band ADG7 
  • 8 p.m.: Screening of the indie film Hot in Day, Cold at Night
Immersive Experience at NatGeo
National Geographic Museum
1145 17th Street

In June, the National Geographic Society will premiere Beyond King Tut: The Immersive Experience to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the discovery of Tutankhamun’s tomb.

The exhibit will run until February 2023. You can buy tickets for the exhibit online. Tickets are $20 for adults, $12 for kids 5 to 12, and $16 for students, members of the military, and seniors.
Local Newslinks of Note
D.C. Is Keeping Select Pools Open Late For Friday Night Parties This Summer - LINK

D.C. Street Closures For Something In The Water Festival Start Monday - LINK

A New DC Program Turns Vacant Buildings Into Canvases for Artwork - LINK

St. Arnold's Mussel Bar is Back in Dupont - LINK

Chang Chang, a new dual restaurant concept coming to the Dupont Circle - LINK

Compliments Only Sub Shop Open at 20th and P Street - LINK
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