Petworth PorchFest
April 27 | 2-9 PM
Petworth Porchfest is a music festival held on neighbors’ porches. Inspired by other PorchFests throughout DC and eager to connect with their community after a global pandemic, a passionate group of Petworth reside created Petworth PorchFest in the spring of 2021.The event brings together community by offering Petworth residents an opportunity to host local bands on their porch, where residents and visitors can enjoy live music together. Visit PetworthPorchFest.org for the latest info.
This event was made possible with the support of Eddie Suarez, Realtor, DC Main Streets/DSLBD, Timber Pizza, and other great sponsors.
Petworth Jazz Project
TBD| 5-8 PM
This popular free music event has been a summer-time highlight in the neighborhood for a decade. Both events this summer will be held on Saturday evenings on the field at the Petworth Recreation Center. So get your picnics, blankets, chairs and coolers ready… it’s going to be a great summer of music! Follow us on Instagram for details.
This event was made possible with the support of Eddie Suarez, Realtor, and Sustainable You.
Art All Night
September 2024 | 4:30 PM - Midnight
Art All Night celebrates the visual and performing arts, showcasing the diverse talents of our city's creative community. DC Art All Night 2024 will occur from 4:30 PM to 12:00 AM on a Friday in September. The festival will take place in various Petworth locations including the 800 block of Upshur Street and Georgia Avenue NW. It features visual and performing arts - painting, crafts, music, dance, photography, and film - in outdoor public spaces and local businesses.
This event is possible with the support DC Main Streets/DSLBD and the DC Commission on Arts & Humanities.
Miracle on Upshur Street
Early December 2024
Santa is coming to Petworth! Petworth Peanuts and Petworth Main Street will have live music, entertainers and business specials.
This event is possible with the support of Eddie Suarez, Realtor, and DC Main Streets/DSLBD.