Laura Quackenbush

Alexandria city

Washington Metropolitan Area

Del Ray

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Patch AM Team

Alexandria

Michelle Witte

Old Town Alexandria

Fairfax County

Huntington

West End Alexandria

Rose Hill

Bailey's Crossroads

Arlington County

Michael O'Connell

Arlington

Clarendon

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Ballston

St. Elmo's Coffee Pub

Poets and Poetry Lovers: Please join us for our next Del Ray Poetry Reading on Friday, June 5 (7-9pm) at St. Elmo’s Coffee Pub, 2300 Mt. Vernon Ave. Our featured reader is poet Claire Kinnane. After her reading we’ll open the mic for all to read their poems. The theme this month is “Summertime.” Your Cohosts, Wendi Kaplin &amp; Neal Learner




About Claire Kinnane Claire Kinnane is a poet, writer and proud mother of two from Washington DC. She holds an MFA in Creative Writing from American University and an M.Ed in Secondary Education from GW. She's taught high-school English at the Kirov Academy of Ballet, a boarding school for gifted dancers. Claire is the founder of Write &amp; Thrive, an organization which provides writing workshops to neurodivergent teens and adults. Her work has been featured in Mount Hope, Timber, Dash, Big Lucks and most recently, Five Points. She is a former winner of the Arlington Moving Words Competition.

Local Event: Del Ray Poetry Reading

Del Ray Poetry Reading

Poets and Poetry Lovers: Please join us for our next Del Ray Poetry Reading on Friday, June 5 (7-9pm) at St. Elmo’s Coffee Pub,...

American Way Outdoor Park

🇺🇸 250th National Harbor Veterans Makers Market 🇺🇸 Honoring service. Celebrating legacy. Supporting those who served.
Join us at National Harbor for a powerful and meaningful day as we kick off the first event in a special three-part commemorative series honoring America’s 250th anniversary and the men and women who have served our country.
The 250th National Harbor Veterans Makers Market brings together veteran makers and artisans showcasing handmade art, crafts, jewelry, home décor, gifts, and specialty items. Each piece tells a story of resilience, creativity, and service, set against the beautiful waterfront backdrop of National Harbor.
This event marks the beginning of a patriotic series designed to honor veterans, support veteran-owned businesses, and bring the community together through creativity and remembrance.
What to Expect: • Veteran-made art, crafts, and specialty goods • Meaningful handmade and patriotic finds • Support veteran-owned and small businesses • A heartfelt waterfront tribute honoring service and heritage
📅 Saturday, June 6, 2026 ⏰ 12:00 PM – 6:00 PM 📍 American Way Park 📌 100 American Way, Oxon Hill, MD
FREE ADMISSION. PET FRIENDLY. RAIN OR SHINE EVENT.

Local Event: National Harbor Veterans Makers Market

Prince George's County

National Harbor

Maryland

National Harbor Veterans Makers Market

🇺🇸 250th National Harbor Veterans Makers Market 🇺🇸 Honoring service. Celebrating legacy. Supporting those who served.
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Leonard “Chick” Armstrong Recreation Center

As America celebrates their 250th birthday this year, come join us in celebrating with a concert honoring and highlighting American composers and music! Our free concert, A Journey Through American Music, will highlight American artists and composers throughout America's musical history. From jazz to marches to film music and everything in between, come join us on Saturday, June 6 at Leonard "Chick" Armstrong Rec Center for a fun and engaging musical time celebrating America's past and bright future. Our concert is at 3pm, but come by at 2pm for fun, family activities that will include games, crafts, and an instrument petting zoo where you can learn more about the individual band instruments. For free tickets, please visit <a href="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/a-journey-through-american-music-tickets-1989160782447?aff=oddtdtcreator" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">eventbrite.com/e/a-journey-through-american-music-tickets-1989160782447?aff=oddtdtcreator</a>

Local Event: A Journey Through American Music

A Journey Through American Music

As America celebrates their 250th birthday this year, come join us in celebrating with a concert honoring and highlighting...

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