From Office of Ward 5 Councilmember Zachary Parker

Overview of Ward 5 Day (and Week!) Activities

• Sunday, August 20:
  • The Official Ward 5 Day Kickoff: The Funset @ DewDrop Inn, 5:00 – 7:00 p.m. 
    • The very popular DJ Jahsonic will be spinning and my team will there to enjoy the evening with neighbors.
• Monday, August 21:
  • 1:00 – 2:30 p.m. – Business Roundtable with EDENS @ Bidwell Restaurant (invite only)
    • I’m convening a select group of Ward 5 business leaders to discuss their needs and how we can continue to drive economic development in the Ward.
  • 7:30 p.m. – The Lion King, Public Outdoor Movie Showing @ Union Market
    • Pull up to a table outside to enjoy a Disney classic. 
    • RSVP for people in cars at https://unionmarketdc.com/events/ward-5-community-drive-in.
• Tuesday, August 22:
  • 5:00 – 7:00 p.m. – Drink Specials @ His and Hers
    • Enjoy select drink specials at this Ward 5 favorite.
• Wednesday, August 23:
  • 5:00 – 7:00 p.m. – Drink & Meal Specials @ Brookland’s Finest
    • Enjoy select drink and meal specials at this Ward 5 favorite.
  • 6:00 – 7:30 p.m. – Homeownership Seminar with HomeFree-USA @ Lillian J. Huff/Lamond-Riggs Library
    • Don’t miss this opportunity to learn about the numerous resources available to neighbors to purchase a home in the District.
    • Join HomeFree-USA, District partners, and our team to learn more.
    • RSVP here!
• Thursday, August 24: 
  • 5:00 p.m. – Bike Ride, starting @ Alethia Tanner Park
    • Join neighbors for a bike ride through Ward 5. The ride will end at metrobar.
  • 5:00 – 7:00 p.m. – Happy Hour @ metrobar
    • Enjoy happy hour at this Ward 5 favorite. 
• Friday, August 25:
  • 12:00 – 6:00 p.m. – The Spice Suite (at Black and Forth)
    • The first 25 customers with code “Ward 5 Day” will enjoy a buy-one-spice, get-one-spice free special.
  • 5:00 – 7:00 p.m. – Happy Hour @ DCity Smokehouse
    • Enjoy happy hour at this Ward 5 favorite. 
• Saturday, August 26:
  • 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. – Ward 5 Day @ Turkey Thicket
    • We’re taking over the entire Turkey Thicket campus and our annual Back-to-School Supplies Giveaway will happen at Brookland Middle (free quality backpack and school supplies).
    • Confirmed activities include:
      • Massages and a workout class by Bikram Yoga Works – Ivy City 
      • Line Dancing 
      • Softball game by Woodridge Warriors 
      • Moon bounces, honey-making stations, and face paint for the kids
      • DJ and live band 
      • Taste of Ward 5 featuring some of your favorite Ward 5 restaurants 
      • Voter registration 
      • Government and community vendors including DC Health, Medstar, DC Water, and more
    • And of course there will be food!
      • Enjoy food from the grill and Rita’s
      • Food samples from Ward 5 restaurants and more 
  • 5:00 – 7:00 p.m. – Ward 5 Awards Ceremony @ Trinity Washington University
    • RSVP here!
      • Please be sure to RSVP. We look forward to celebrating with you on August 26.