After a two-year hiatus, NPR Music's Tiny Desk Contest is heading back on the road! Join us on Tuesday, May 24 at Songbyrd in D.C. for a one-of-a-kind concert with the 2022 Contest winner, Alisa Amador, plus some amazing Tiny Desk Contest artists in the DMV area—including last year's winner, NEFFY!
Tickets are on sale now. Doors open at 7 PM and the show starts at 8 PM. Plus, be sure to pick up some swag and take pictures at the Tiny Desk photo booth before the show starts. TUESDAY, MAY 24 • 7 PM
📍 SONGBYRD • 540 PENN ST NE | |
Union Market District's Drive-in Movie Series is back for the 10th year! Roll down the windows, feel that summer breeze and turn up the volume for DC's "must-do" experience. On Friday, June 10, sing along with IN THE HEIGHTS presented by The Gantry. For those on foot no ticket is needed, just pack your chairs + blankets and set up shop in front of The Market - picnic style. Watch movies under the stars and snack on all your Union Market favorites. Snag your tickets ASAP!
🎥 Friday, June 10 | IN THE HEIGHTS
🎥 Friday, July 8 | FERRIS BUELLER'S DAY OFF
🎥 Friday, August 12 | DIRTY DANCING
🎥 Friday, September 9 | ENCANTO
🎥 Friday, October 14 | BLACK PANTHER
📍 UNION MARKET, 1309 5TH ST NE | | Dance the night away with an evening of Latin rhythms featuring recording artist, Izis la Enfermera, bringing her top original songs and hit covers of the songs you love. A night full of Salsa, Merengue, Bachata, and more – kindly sponsored by Topo Chico. This is a free event!
SATURDAY, MAY 21 • 6:30-9 PM
📍 LA COSECHA 1280 4TH ST NE | | Join cp:yoga outside of La Cosecha on Neal Place for this month's cp:yoga community awareness class benefiting Our Minds Matter (OMM) in honor of Mental Health Awareness Month. OMM is a student-led organization, focused on empowering and educating young people on the importance of school-wide connectedness. They are educating and training students on help-seeking behaviors and coping skills to ensure that young people are resilient and aware of their mental well-being. The ultimate goal is that no teen dies by suicide. SNAG YOUR TICKET NOW!
SUNDAY, MAY 22 • 11 AM
📍 NEAL PLACE AT LA COSECHA, 1280 4TH ST NE | | Add some natural beauty to your life with a bouquet from Lily's Flower Truck. Named after our dog Lily and her favorite flower, a Lily! Lily's Flower Truck is filled with bountiful blooms to create your own bouquet. Best of all, a portion of the profits is donated to the local animal shelters. Keep an eye out for Lily the dog (!) and her blue checkered Jeep on Neal Place in front of Union Market.
FRIDAY, MAY 20 - SUNDAY, MAY 22
📍 IN FRONT OF THE MARKET • 1309 5TH ST NE | | This weekend only, shop a special collection of jewelry from LA-based designed Jennie Kwon. The women-led and operated fine jewelry line's designs reflect the art, natural beauty and style that surrounds us in everyday moments. Each piece is meticulously designed to be graceful, balanced and wearable, with unforgettably unique accents.
FRIDAY, MAY 20 - SUNDAY, MAY 22
📍SHELTER • 1258 5TH ST NE | | Come join us for a Family Storytime focusing on ages birth to five on the Rooftop at Union Market. Bring a blanket or towel to sit on and some sunscreen, as we enjoy songs, fingerplays, and books during this weekly event for babies, toddlers, and preschoolers. This program is led by Northeast Library staff from DC Public Library.
TUESDAYS • 10:30 AM
📍 THE ROOFTOP AT UNION MARKET • 1309 5TH ST NE | | Put on your Sunday best because Sunday Supper is back at Union Market District for our 11th year! Through the support of our generous community – Sunday Supper has been able to establish and support the Women's Entrepreneurial Leadership Program, designed in partnership with the James Beard Foundation. The program continues to evolve and further empower women's leadership in building and sustaining a more equitable restaurant industry. Get your tickets now!
SUNDAY, JUNE 5
📍 DOCK 5, 1309 5TH ST NE | | | | |
