Washington DC

Friends of the National Arboretum (FONA) and the Washington Youth Garden present eight free evenings of music in the Meadow for the 2018 Summer Evenings at the U.S. National Arboretum. Pack a picnic, bring a lawn chair or blanket, and relax below the Capitol Columns. All of these concerts hosted by FONA are free, but reservations are required. Sorry, dogs and alcohol are not permitted. Gates open at 6pm. Concerts go 7:00pm-8:30pm. Please enter through the R Street NE Gate (GPS: 2400 R St. NE, Washington, DC 20002)

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Celebrating our 11th Annual Food event at NIH Main Campus in Bethesda. Come out to CANIH’s Invigorate Day for Caribbean Food and Local and International Craft Vendors, Reggae Zumba, Entertainment and Door Prizes!! Government-Issued Photo ID required. FREE. Event is a collaboration with NIH R&W and the Caribbean-American Chamber of Commerce in the DMV [ CACCE-GWAN ].

On June 9, take a journey to a folklore forest where you will meet Anansi, Tiger and Snake! Experience Caribbean culture with live music, acting and dance with The White House Studios (TWHS) performing arts and educational group. TWHS is showcasing Caribbean theatre in June 2018 during National Caribbean-American Heritage Month (NCAHM) for two shows with book and craft vendors - all at the Takoma Park Community Center. These projects will be presented before 300 plus family members from diverse communities in Montgomery County and neighboring areas.

On June 9, take a journey to a folklore forest where you will meet Anansi, Tiger and Snake! Experience Caribbean culture with live music, acting and dance with The White House Studios (TWHS) performing arts and educational group. TWHS is showcasing Caribbean theatre in June 2018 during National Caribbean-American Heritage Month (NCAHM) for two shows with book and craft vendors - all at the Takoma Park Community Center. These projects will be presented before 300 plus family members from diverse communities in Montgomery County and neighboring areas.

Proclamation Reception 5-6:30 pmMusic, Carnival Masqueraders, Meet, Greet and Mingle with Caribbean Foodies till 10:00 pm*FREE EVENT*Pre-registration required at https://ccmonth.eventbrite.com.Caribbean Street Foods & drink specials! Partners: National Caribbean-American Foods & Foodways Alliance (NCAFFA), Spark at Engine 12, Mayor’s Advisory Commission on Caribbean-American Community Affairs (MACCCA), Caribbean-American Chamber of Commerce of the DMV (CACCE-GWAN), Grace Jamaican Jerk Festival-DC, Institute of Caribbean Studies, DC Main S

Join us as we kick off the 2018 CARE National Conference with a look into CARE's widespread impact and outline CARE's policy and political goals for the year. This dynamic plenary will feature Sally Yates, Former Acting Attorney General who refused to defend the Muslim travel ban, Carla Hall, Co-Host, ABC’s “The Chew” and CARE Chef Advocate, and Michelle Nunn, President and CEO, CARE and advocate voices from around the world.