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1350 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW, Washington, DC 20004

 

Phone: (202) 727-2643
Email: [email protected]

Chief of Staff:
Lindsey Parker <[email protected]>

City Administrator:
Kevin Donahue <[email protected]>

Director of the Mayor's Office of Legal Counsel:
Eugene Adams <[email protected]>

Senior Advisor:
Beverly Perry <[email protected]>

Director of Mayor's Office of Community Affairs:
Jackie Reyes-Yanes <[email protected]>

Director of Mayor's Office of Community Relations and Services:
Phil Thomas <[email protected]> <[email protected]>

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September 12, 2025

Letter from the Mayor

Dear Washingtonians,

As this newsletter goes out, Art All Night activities are already happening across DC. Tonight and tomorrow night, local artists are activating neighborhoods in all eight wards with performances, interactive exhibits, and more.

The best way to find out where and when Art All Night activities are happening is to download the new Art All Night app (the app is available for free on the Apple App Store [ [link removed] ] and Google Play [ [link removed] ]); you can also learn about events at dcartallnight.org [ [link removed] ]. Saturday’s festivities include the very popular Block Party at MLK Library, now in its fifth year, which includes Go-Go, jazz, art, comedy, a silent disco, and more. And this weekend you can also take advantage of Dine All Night, with participating restaurants offering extended hours, special menus, and unique dining experiences. 

Art All Night Poster [ [link removed] ]

Art All Night is a highlight of 202Creates Month, when we focus on spotlighting and celebrating DC’s creatives. Earlier this week, we unveiled Art Ave [ [link removed] ], a new outdoor art gallery that includes sculptures and window art installations along Connecticut Avenue NW, from Lafayette Park to Dupont Circle. And later this month, we will have a formal celebration of our artists and changemakers at the 40th Annual Mayor’s Arts Awards [ [link removed] ].

This weekend, stay up late, bring friends and family, and enjoy your city at its best.

Sincerely,

Muriel BowserMayor Bowser makes shea butter at the Yeleen Beauty Makerspace grand opening [ [link removed] ]

"Find photos from this week on Facebook [ [link removed] ]."

In This Week's Newsletter:

* DC Public Schools Back to School Block Party [ #link_2 ]
* SY25-26: MOST-DC Portal for Out-of-School Time Activities [ #link_4 ]
* #BeDowntown: Fifth Annual Block Party at MLK Library [ #link_1 ]

DC Public Schools Back to School Block Party
DCPS Block Party

Celebrate the start of the new school year at the DC Public Schools Back to School Block Party! Enjoy free food and all-ages activities like interactive games, face painting, and student performances, while also connecting with community organizations and DC Government agencies.


* *When: *Saturday, September 13 at 11:00 a.m.
* *Where: *Jackson-Reed High School, 3950 Chesapeake St NW
* *RSVP:* bit.ly/DCPSBlockParty2025 [ [link removed] ] 

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SY25-26: MOST-DC Portal for Out-of-School Time Activities

MOST-DC

Starting Monday, September 15, the My Out of School Time DC (MOST-DC) portal will be updated with after-school and weekend programming during the 2025–26 school year. You can search by location, cost, ward, school, and grade level to find low- and no-cost out-of-school time programs in all eight wards.

Beginning Monday, sign up for programs at MOST.dc.gov [ [link removed] ].

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#BeDowntown: Fifth Annual Block Party at MLK Library
Block Party at MLK

Art All Night and the Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library are partnering to bring you the city’s hottest night of visual arts, comedy, spoken word, live music, community, and so much more! Evening festivities will include incredible performances on The Block Party @ MLK Main Stage with a fresh line-up of your favorite Go-Go bands, including: R&S Band, Major League, Backyard Band, 911, DC Vybe, and Black Alley. 


* *When:* Saturday, September 13, 6:00 p.m. to 1:30 a.m.
* *Where: *MLK Library, 901 G Street NW
* *More information **here* [ [link removed] ] 

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Mayor Muriel Bowser

John A. Wilson Building | 1350 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW | Washington DC, 20004

(202) 727-2643

[email protected] | mayor.dc.gov [ [link removed] ] | @mayorbowser

 



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