Make a voting plan, advocate for the arts, testify at the Wilson Building, and more opportunities to plug into local volunteering and political organizing.
D.C. needs artists who remain connected to the city, so we can preserve things that money, development, and time can’t recreate. Here are some tips to keep you here.
Tauheed Rahim II is a DC-based Grammy-nominated hip hop artist, dramatist, and writer rooted in a Memphis–Mississippi blues legacy. His nonfiction appears in the Oxford American, and his essay “Dear Queen” was a 2025 Best American Essays notable.
The days may be shorter — but they’re also cooling down. Soak up fall’s energy at a board game night, an immigration-themed film festival, or an era-spanning R&B dance party!
Spring is here! Celebrate the city's favorite season by dancing with DMV-based DJs, taking a culinary trip to Eatonville, and exploring LGBTQ+ identity through African art.
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