Check out the lineup of select neighborhood events this September. Pop-up guests & a new run club at Tz’ikin Cafe; lots of events on September 12 (including Art Place Pop-Up Vendor Market, Riggs Michigan Park Reunion Cookout, and Art All Night by The Parks Main Street); and more.
Fall programming at Dance Loft at Explore! Fort Totten
Location: 395 Ingraham Street NE
Sessions run August 24 – December 6
Pre-Ballet | Ages 3-5 | Mondays, 5pm
Baby & Me | Ages 1-3 | Saturdays, 10am
Pre-Ballet | Ages 3-5 | Saturdays, 11am
Bilingual Creative Movement | Ages 4-6 | Saturdays, 12pm
Registration links: Dance Loft Fort Totten Youth Classes
UDC Lamond-Riggs Farmers Market
Every Friday through November | 4:00pm-8:00pm | 5171 South Dakota Avenue NE
Select Neighborhood Events
| September 4 | Art Place at Fort Totten Summer Concert Series: Ahzay and the Squad 6:00pm-8:00pm Maryland based Hip-Hop band fusing the sounds of Rap, Soul, R&B and more Location: South Dakota Avenue & Galloway Street NE |
| September 5 | Cafe Con Salsa at Tz’ikin Cafe 8:00am-10:00am 475 Ingraham Street NE Schedule of Events 8:00am: Beginner friendly Salsa Workshop 9:00am: Contemporary Salsa Choreography (Intermediate) 9:35am: Feature Performance by Tentacion Dance Company 9:45am: Social Gathering Open to all ages and skill levels. Tickets: $20 – RSVP. Your ticket comes with one complimentary drink from Tz’ikin. |
| September 11 | Unveiling of New 9/11 Bertie Backus Memorial at UDC Lamond-Riggs Campus 9:00am 5171 South Dakota Avenue NE Memorial plaque unveiling honoring Sarah Clark and Asia Cottom, teacher and student at the former Bertie Backus Middle School, who lost their lives aboard American Airlines Flight 77 on Sept. 11, 2001 Open to the community |
| September 12 | Riggs Michigan Park Reunion Cookout 10:00am-7:00pm Fort Circle Park |
| Tz’ikin Cafe Sip & Paint 11:00am-1:00pm 475 Ingraham Street NE | |
| Art Place Pop-Up Vendor Market 12:00pm-4:00pm 5198 South Dakota Avenue NE Interested vendors should complete the Art Place Market Vendor Interest Application. | |
| Art All Night by The Parks Main Street | Various times & locations Happy Violet DC | 11:00am-4:00pm | 305 Riggs Road NE Unitees | 1:00pm-7:00pm | 5776 2nd Street NE UDC Lamond-Riggs Campus | 5:00pm-10:00pm | 5171 South Dakota Avenue NE | |
| September 13 | Matelna Bakes Cinnamon Rolls Pop-Up at Tz’ikin Cafe 9:00am-1:00pm 475 Ingraham Street NE |
| September 20 | Sugar Bomb Cakery Pop-Up at Tz’ikin Cafe 9:00am-12:00pm 475 Ingraham Street NE |
| September 25 | Art Place at Fort Totten Summer Concert Series: Justin Trawick 6:00pm-8:00pm Blend of folk, Americana, and indie influences Location: South Dakota Avenue & Galloway Street NE |
| September 26 | Glo’s Goodies | 9:00am-2:00pm Pilates | 2:00pm-3:30pm Location: Tz’ikin Cafe, 475 Ingraham Street NE |
| September 27 | Hijos del Maiz Pop-Up at Tz’ikin Cafe Hijos del Maíz pops up serving handcrafted tacos, quesadillas, and more! 9:00am-2:00pm Casa Sol Matcha Pop-Up at Tz’ikin Café 9:00am-2:00pm Tz’ikin Cafe Run Club 9:00am-2:00pm Location: Tz’ikin Cafe, 475 Ingraham Street NE |