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Events in Anacostia & Southeast DC

24 upcoming events

Rich history, real community, and one of DC's most underrated scenes. Historic churches, the iconic Big Chair, and a neighborhood pride that's impossible to fake. Come with an open mind.

May 2026
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Stitching Circle
Cultural & Community10 – 11 AM

Stitching Circle

Wed, May 20
Bellevue Library · Bellevue
Job Seekers Clinic
Cultural & Community3 – 4 PM

Job Seekers Clinic

Wed, May 20
Bellevue Library · Bellevue
Arcadia Mobile Market at Parkside
Farmers Market3 – 6 PM

Arcadia Mobile Market at Parkside

Wed, May 20
Arcadia Mobile Market at Parkside · Deanwood
STEM After School Program
Cultural & Community3:30 – 4:30 PM

STEM After School Program

Wed, May 20
Parklands-Turner Library · Congress Heights
3D IT!
Cultural & Community3:30 – 5 PM

3D IT!

Wed, May 20
Parklands-Turner Library · Congress Heights
Tea & Conversation
Cultural & Community6 – 7 PM

Tea & Conversation

Wed, May 20
Francis Gregory Library · Fort Dupont
Chess Club at Francis Gregory Library
Cultural & Community6:30 – 7:45 PM

Chess Club at Francis Gregory Library

Wed, May 20
Francis Gregory Library · Fort Dupont
Chess Club Meet Up
Cultural & Community6:30 – 7:45 PM

Chess Club Meet Up

Wed, May 20
Francis Gregory Library · Fort Dupont
Workforce Champions
Cultural & Community1 – 3 PM

Workforce Champions

Thu, May 21
Benning Library · Marshall Heights
DC Jail Video Visitation
Cultural & Community1 – 5 PM

DC Jail Video Visitation

Thu, May 21
Anacostia Library · Anacostia
FRESHFARM Simon Elementary Farm Stand
Farmers Market2:30 – 4:30 PM

FRESHFARM Simon Elementary Farm Stand

Thu, May 21
FRESHFARM Simon Elementary Farm Stand · Bellevue
Watch It Grow: Plants Made Easy!
Cultural & Community3 – 4 PM

Watch It Grow: Plants Made Easy!

Thu, May 21
Parklands-Turner Library · Congress Heights
Chess For All Ages
Cultural & Community4:30 – 6 PM

Chess For All Ages

Thu, May 21
Parklands-Turner Library · Congress Heights
The Let Out: Open Mic
Cultural & Community5 – 7 PM

The Let Out: Open Mic

Thu, May 21
Anacostia Library · Anacostia
Tzedek DC’s Financial Empowerment Program
Cultural & Community5 – 7 PM

Tzedek DC’s Financial Empowerment Program

Thu, May 21
Benning Library · Marshall Heights
Learn Chess at Bellevue
Cultural & Community6:30 – 7:30 PM

Learn Chess at Bellevue

Thu, May 21
Bellevue Library · Bellevue
Intermediate ASL Classes
Cultural & Community6:30 – 7:30 PM

Intermediate ASL Classes

Thu, May 21
Francis Gregory Library · Fort Dupont
We Care
Cultural & Community10 AM – 5:30 PM

We Care

Fri, May 22
Anacostia Library · Anacostia
Workforce Friday
Cultural & Community10:30 AM – 12:30 PM

Workforce Friday

Fri, May 22
Capitol View Library · Marshall Heights
DC Jail Video Visitation
Cultural & Community1 – 5 PM

DC Jail Video Visitation

Fri, May 22
Anacostia Library · Anacostia
Workforce Friday
Cultural & Community2:30 – 4:30 PM

Workforce Friday

Fri, May 22
Capitol View Library · Marshall Heights
Arcadia Mobile Market at Oxon Run
Farmers Market3 – 6 PM

Arcadia Mobile Market at Oxon Run

Fri, May 22
Arcadia Mobile Market at Oxon Run · Congress Heights
Live! from Busboys Hosted by MalPractice
Bar & Restaurant8 PM

Live! from Busboys Hosted by MalPractice

Fri, May 22
Busboys — Anacostia · Anacostia
FRESHFARM Anacostia Community Museum
Farmers Market10 AM – 2 PM

FRESHFARM Anacostia Community Museum

Sat, May 23
FRESHFARM Anacostia Community Museum · Anacostia