18 Things To Do Around D.C. This Weekend: Jazz in the Parks
From DCist: SATURDAY, SEPT. 9 MORE: Jazz in the Parks (The Parks at Walter Reed; 5 p.m. to 8 p.m.; FREE) Read more here
From DCist: SATURDAY, SEPT. 9 MORE: Jazz in the Parks (The Parks at Walter Reed; 5 p.m. to 8 p.m.; FREE) Read more here
From WTOP: Get ready for five toe-tapping days with 120 concerts in over 12 venues in the nation’s capital. The 19th annual D.C. Jazz Festival returns this Wednesday, Aug. 30, through Sunday, Sept. 3. “If you’re looking for something to do over Labor […]
From Axios: This weekend in D.C., check out a Black-owned beer festival, BBQ and Barrels at Nationals Park, Distrito Music Fest and more. 🎻 3. SOME inaugural concert Listen to the soundtrack from Netflix’s hit show “Bridgerton” by D.C. Strings 6–8pm […]
From Washington Informer: Live performances from up-and-coming talent, international artists, and legends are what the 2023 DC JazzFest (DCJF) brings to the Washington, D.C., area from Aug. 30- Sept. 3. The three bands competing in the 2023 DCJazzPrix will perform Saturday, […]
From NBC Washington Weekend Scene: The Scene The most fun things to do and places to be in D.C., Maryland and Virginia More Things to Do in Washington, D.C. Amy K. Bormet’s Washington Women in Jazz: Sat. (5-8 p.m.), […]
From Streetz Media Corporate: Watch the video “CRI Interns The Parks Grand Opening video” here.
From Baltimore Magazine: A lot has changed since David and Laura Alima peeled back the butcher paper on the windows to unveil their Hampden ice cream shop, The Charmery, at 801 W. 36th St. on July 20, 2013. For starters, the […]
From Urban Turf: Kite House—the newest condominium at The Parks at Walter Reed campus—has a lot to celebrate this month. With sales already underway, the property will soon ring in its debut with a grand opening event and three brand […]
From Bisnow Mayor Muriel Bowser on Thursday afternoon joined Rep. Eleanor Holmes Norton, staff from the Office of the Deputy Mayor for Planning and Economic Development and community leaders to cut a ribbon on the latest deliveries to The Parks […]
From Popville “nailsaloon, D.C.’s leading purveyor of premium nail and beauty care service, is thrilled to announce the upcoming opening of its fourth location in the historic Parks at Walter Reed. The newest location, spanning a generous 1695 square feet, […]
From ABC7 News DC All summer long Jazz in the Parks is happening near the Historic Walter Reed National Military Center. Mark Simpson, Development Manager for the Urban Atlantic real estate and development firm told us all about the upcoming […]
From Axios Whole Foods opened last week at the big development known as The Parks at Walter Reed. Why it matters: The market is one piece of a 66-acre project that reuses historic buildings, adds over 2,200 new residences, and will […]
From WTOP News Whole Foods Market, an important piece of the redevelopment of the Walter Reed campus, has opened one of its largest D.C. area stores there. The 47,000-square-foot Whole Foods is part of The Parks at Walter Reed, located on […]
From Washington Business Journal A look inside the new town square, part of the $700 million development. Read more here
From dcist Who can throw a better music festival than your local record store? This weekend, Home Rule Music Festival — hosted by Home Rule Records — returns to the District for its second year of jazz, go-go and more. (See our full […]
From The Washington Post Home Rule Festival at the Parks at Walter Reed Presented in part by foundation and local jazz nonprofit CapitalBop, the two-year-old Home Rule Festival, which spans two weekends and several venues, brings together generations of acts […]
From Supermarket News Two new grocery stores are set to open this month in Washington, D.C., reports local news outlet DCist. The new Lidl is set to open on June 28 and joins a new Whole Foods store opening at The Parks […]
From dcist New store, who dis? The new Lidl grocery store coming to Columbia Heights has set an opening date: Wednesday, June 28. It will join another first: the Whole Foods coming to The Parks at Walter Reed, which opens […]
From District Fray Magazine Georgia Avenue has a rich history as a hotbed for jazz music, clubs and festivals in D.C. For the second year, the Home Rule Music Festival will bring two weekends of live music to the neighborhood. The […]
From dcist The Home Rule Music Festival returns this weekend for its second year with a more ambitious program in honor of the 50th anniversary of the District winning more autonomy in the District of Columbia Home Rule Act of 1973. […]
From The Washington Post Home Rule Music Festival: June 17 at 1 p.m. at the Parks at Walter Reed, 1010 Butternut St. NW. homerulemusicfestival.com. Free; VIP passes $50-$65. Co-presented by the foundation and D.C. jazz nonprofit CapitalBop, the festival, which spans […]
From Washingtonian The Home Rule Music Festival this week features a loaded lineup of local talent. Music lovers can see rapper Kassa Overall live at Songbyrd on opening night, and then party at Saturday’s family-friendly main event at the Parks at […]
From NBC 4 Washington Home Rule Music Festival The main event is a free day of music at the Parks at Walter Reed, complete with a record fair, food trucks and family-friendly fun. Feel free to bring a chair and […]
From dcist Home Rule Music Festival (Songbyrd Cafe; The Parks at Walter Reed; Black Cat, June 16, 17, and 24). See more here
From The Washington Post The monthly outdoor concert series returns with a performance by D.C.-based bassist Corcoran Holt and West African percussion orchestra Farafina Kan. Bring your own picnic and blanket, and expect local food vendors and giveaways. The evening […]
From Washingtonian Hosted by HR Records, the Black-owned Brightwood Park shop, the HR Music Festival is a multi-day celebration of the region’s rich musical history. The event kicks off with a $20 screening of short film The Drums Will Protect You at […]
From Rebusiness Online hole Foods Market plans to open a new 47,000-square-foot store as part of the Parks at Walter Reed development in northwest Washington, D.C. The store, which will open on June 28, will anchor the 3.1 million-square-foot redevelopment […]
From Shopping Center Business Whole Foods Market plans to open a new 47,000-square-foot store as part of the Parks at Walter Reed development in northwest Washington, D.C. The store, which will open on June 28, will anchor the 3.1 million-square-foot […]
From Washingtonian If you haven’t snagged a ticket to the popular Jazz in the Garden, here’s another local outdoor concert series to visit. Jazz in the Parks returns to The Parks at Walter Reed this summer for four musical events on the lawn. […]
From The Washington Post Bring a blanket and picnic to Walter Reed’s Great Lawn to listen to two days of acts curated by CapitalBop and Songbyrd Music House, two power players in the local music scene. General admission is free, […]
From Prince of Petworth Whole Foods Market will open a new 47,000-square-foot store, located at 7130 12th Street NW, on June 28 at 8 a.m. EDT. Part of the historic Walter Reed development, the store’s design embraces calming colors and […]
From btr news Hines announces the official opening of Washington D.C.’s largest co-living development – Common Clover – at The Parks. Common Clover is situated within The Parks at Walter Reed; a 3.1 million-square-foot mixed-use development that has been transformed […]
From dcist Break out the legwarmers and ski jackets — it’s ‘80s Night at The Parks at Walter Reed. The Parks is back this summer with its monthly happy hours on the plaza, and this weekend’s aperitivo brings you beverages, food, and […]
From dcist Celebrate D.C. music at the Home Rule Music Festival. Held over two weekends and at two different venues, the family-friendly event will kick off at Songbyrd Music House with music and film screenings presented by Capital Bop. That […]
From Petworth News Get ready for another amazing outdoor music show coming to Walter Reed next month, because the Home Rule Music Festival is back for its second year, and has expanded from one day to three! The Home Rule Music […]
From Multi-Housing News Hines, Urban Atlantic and Triden Development Group, along with joint venture partner Bridge investment Group, have opened the Common Clover community in Washington, D.C. The development is a fully-furnished co-living property within The Parks at Walter Reed, a 66-acre mixed-use master-planned […]
From Patch, article contributed by a community member Welcome home to Common Clover, a beautiful apartment community in Takoma offering furnished rooms and incredible amenities, including an outdoor terrace, fitness center, lounge and coworking spaces, parking, community events, and exclusive […]
From Washington City Paper The year’s Down in the Reeds Festival has been canceled due to lack of funding. The announcement came via email and social media this morning, Friday, May 12, from the festival’s organizers, stating “due to circumstances out of […]
From Rebusiness Online Urban Atlantic, Triden Development Group, Hines and joint venture partner Bridge Investment Group have opened Common Clover, a fully furnished, 248-room co-living building in Washington, D.C. Situated within The Parks at Walter Reed, a 66-acre mixed-use redevelopment, […]
From Hines Hines, Urban Atlantic and Triden Development Group, and joint venture partner Bridge Investment Group, announced today the official opening of Common Clover, the fully-furnished co-living building located at The Parks at Walter Reed, the vibrant 66-acre mixed-use community […]
From Urban Turf Sales at Aspen Square, the newest luxury residential addition at The Parks at Walter Reed, are well underway. With nearly a dozen homes sold, the 50 townhome development is now offering two homes for immediate delivery, as well […]
From Urban Turf A new addition is in the works for the redevelopment of the Walter Reed campus. Plans were filed this week with DC’s Historic Preservation Office (HPO) for a 102-unit, all-affordable building for senior citizens on Parcel M […]
From DCist EGG ROLL: Thought Easter was over? Think again. The celebration — and hunt for chocolate easter eggs — keeps going this weekend at the Parks at Walter Reed’s Spring Celebration & Egg Roll. This family event features an egg hunt, […]
From Walter Reed LRA A joint venture between Urban Atlantic, Housing Up, and Triden Development Group received $20 million in financing to develop a 54-unit affordable assisted living apartment project at the Parks at Walter Reed, a 66-acre redevelopment of the former Walter Reed […]
From The Washington Post: The Kite House’s 109 units have one to three bedrooms, and they’re priced from low $400,000s to about $1.2 million. Kite House is a mixed-use condominium building at the Parks at Walter Reed, a 67-acre residential […]
From ABC 7 News The Parks at Walter Reed Spring Celebration Easter Egg Roll — The Great Lawn, The Parks at Walter Reed 1010 Butternut Street, NW Washington, DC Read more here
From DC UrbanTurf The redevelopment of the 66-acre former Walter Reed Army Medical Center campus continues and will eventually deliver over three million square feet of mixed-use, including more than 2,100 residential units; 150,000 square feet of retail; two charter […]
From The Washington Business Journal (Subscription required): The $700 million Parks at Walter Reed has entered a new phase in 2023 as its master developers focus on the ground-floor experience…Meanwhile, the developers want to sell off the leasehold interest in […]
From Urban Turf: The Whole Foods Market at the Parks at Walter Reed will open this summer. At an ANC 4A meeting on Tuesday night, representatives from Whole Foods said that the 40,000 square foot store will open at some […]
From Daily Voice: A tasty new dining experience is making its way to Washington, DC with the opening of a brand new Ramen Bar. JINYA Ramen Bar has announced plans for a new restaurant at the Parks at Walter Reed, […]
From DCist: THINGS TO DO AROUND DC: SUNDAY, NOV. 6 FEMINIST REVENGE: Dracula: A Feminist Revenge Fantasy, Really may be based on Bram Stoker’s classic tale, but it’s not particularly concerned with the titular vampire. Instead, Kate Hamill’s feminist reimagining is […]
From MD Theatre Guide: Rorschach’s “Dracula” delivers the feminist revenge fantasy it promises with a witty, relentless, and bloody satisfying attack on the patriarchy. Loosely based on Bram Stoker’s Dracula, playwright Kate Hamill turns the tables on the classic tale’s unquestioned male […]
From DCist: Dracula: A Feminist Revenge Fantasy, Really Review by Nicole Hertvik Spooky season is officially here and Rorschach Theatre is going all in with Kate Hamill’s Dracula, A Feminist Revenge Fantasy, Really, an adaptation of Bram Stoker’s 1897 vampire thriller. […]
From DC Theatre Arts Trust Rorschach Theatre to immerse us in an unreal world. Inevitably they go all in; it is their fantastical forte. And this time, with Kate Hammill’s feminist adaptation of Dracula in hand, Rorschach has conjured a wondrous world […]
From Popville: “Down in the Reeds is a day-long Fall celebration and Music Festival. Our 2022 Festival is happening on Saturday October 8th from 11am – 7pm at The Parks at Walter Reed.” “The Down in the Reeds Festival is 2 […]
From NBC Washington: Duke Ellington School of the Arts’ Radical Elite Show Band opens Art All Night in Georgetown. News4’s Tommy McFLY shares a preview. See the video report here
From NBC Washington: News4’s Tommy McFly introduces us to artist Shi-Queeta Lee, who will be performing during Art All Night. See the video report here
From Biznow: The Parks at Walter Reed, a 66-acre campus with an anticipated 3.1M SF of development, is about 70% completed or under construction. New projects have continued to move forward on the campus in part because of an opportunity zone […]
From Petworth News: The Parks at Walter Reed hosts a ton of free events for the community, from a Farmers’ Market to outdoor movie night, to yoga and the upcoming Down in the Reeds Festival and avant garde theater. Here’s […]
From Broadway World Under the direction of Rebecca Rovezzi, Rorschach Theatre’s DRACULA will perform in the appropriately haunted atmosphere of the now vacant firehouse at The Parks at Historic Walter Reed. Rorschach will transform the space into the lush, dark Victorian […]
by Bisnow Richmond-based Capital Square has acquired a 4-year-old Woodbridge multifamily community on behalf of a Delaware Statutory Trust. The Rivergate North multifamily community in Woodbridge, Virginia. The firm acquired the 402-unit Rivergate development, located at 13175 Marina Way, for $98M, property […]
by The Washington Post The Soul Mega Megafest is bringing diversity on Saturday to the Parks at Walter Reed. “The goal is really to kind of merge the block party culture with the beer festival culture. We don’t normally see those two […]
by Commercial Observer The first retail tenants have signed on with The Parks at Walter Reed, Hines’ 66-acre mixed-use community in Washington, D.C. When complete, the development will include more than 3.1 million square feet of new construction and adaptive reuse […]
By the Washingtonian Great venues, rising stars, must-hear albums, and more. What does Washington sound like? So many things! Read full article here
by dcist EUROPEAN MUSIC: Attend the first edition of DC European Music Day, celebrating all sorts of genres from all over the European Union. POLLINATOR WEEK: Celebrate Pollinator Week with the National Museum of Natural History. NEW EXHIBIT: Check out the very first exhibit from […]
by Bisnow A 125-unit affordable redevelopment in Columbia Heights has landed a $25M loan from EagleBank and is slated to begin construction next month. The project by Jonathan Rose Cos. and Somerset Development Co. at 1350 Fairmont St. NW will feature 125 affordable […]
by WUSA9 D.C.’s mayor has had eight years to push an agenda around safer streets, affordable housing and stronger schools. On June 21, voters will decide if it’s been enough. Read the full article here
by The Washington Post Events and ideas to celebrate Juneteenth in the D.C. area Read the full article here
by Washington Business Journal Developers say 70% of the D.C. project is underway or complete, ahead of schedule. Read the full article here
by Rebusiness Online WASHINGTON, D.C. — J.P. Morgan Chase has provided a $75.6 million construction loan to Urban Atlantic and Triden Development Group for The Reynard, a 344-unit apartment development in Washington, D.C. The property will be part of The […]
By the Washington City Paper Check out home-grown jazz at Walter Reed, indie jams at Wolf Trap, old-style photos of new people in Anacostia, and a beach read convo with Ari Shapiro. O-Slice is no stranger to the stage. The 27-year-old […]
by Michael J. West, Washington Post In the 1970s, Washington-based Black Fire Records was simultaneously an incubator and reliquary of D.C.’s African American music and culture and a living symbol of the Black Power and Black Consciousness movements. Charvis Campbell […]
by ABC 7 News WASHINGTON (7News) — Looking for something to do in the DMV this weekend? Here’s what is going on! Read the full article here
by Jacob Wallace, Bisnow As large mixed-used developments take shape in D.C., developers are leaning on the perceived virtue of grocery stores to help gain community support and attract apartment renters. That has been especially true at Roadside Development‘s City Ridge project, where Wegmans plans […]
By Sriram Gopal, dcist From Duke Ellington to the Howard Theatre, Washington D.C. played a pivotal role shaping the sound and stylings of jazz — a legacy that’s endured in the city’s clubs, concert venues, and, now that it’s summer, […]
By Lisa Traiger, DC Metro Theater Arts Making his professional debut for Pan Underground, the 19-year-old displays astounding skill in conveying the hope, wonder, fear, and disappointment of a child. Read the full article here
By Ian Thal, Washington City Paper The fools do, in fact, rush in for this masked comedy of errors directed by Francesca Chilcote. Read the full article here
By Celia Wren, Washington Post A rare butterfly is winging around D.C. and a celebrity chef would like to serve it for dinner. Great news for foodies, until the chef’s hunt for the insect in a local park runs up […]
By Kateri Pelton, MD Theatre Guide “This newly devised work perfectly encapsulated all the delight and tradition of an ancient comedy technique with relevant content and whimsical storytelling…a knockout performance” Read the full article here
by Newsdesk, DC Metro Theater Arts By popular demand, Pan Underground will throw the Red Bike Block Party again on May 21, 2022, at the Parks at Walter Reed — a one-day outdoor celebration featuring music, food, local vendors, and performances, all centered around an […]
By Jade Womack, Washingtonian A variety of outdoor festivals and celebrations are back this April, many after a pandemic hiatus. Meet the Easter Bunny, indulge in a bit of retail therapy, groove to live music, and more. Read the full […]
by Ian Thal, Washington City Paper When Pete Danelski talks about staging Red Bike amid the reawakening of D.C.’s theater scene he says, “The worst thing would be to go back into a dark room with closed doors. This shouldn’t be done in a […]
by Petworth News First Annual sPETacular Halloween Parade/Costume Contest The Parks at Walter Reed (Cameron Drive NW) Thanks to the Parks at Walter Reed for proving that Halloween is for furbabies too! Prizes that have been generously donated by One […]
From NBC Washington Walter Reed’s former campus in upper Northwest D.C. is coming back to life a decade after closing. News4’s Mark Segraves reports the Walter Reed Marketplace will include a Whole Foods and more than 1,000 new homes. Watch […]
by Nena Perry-Brown, DC Urban Turf As the redevelopment of Walter Reed churns along, a prominent component of the project is beginning the historic preservation review process. Toll Brothers has filed an updated application with the Historic Preservation Office for 144 three-bedroom townhouses and […]
by Multifamily Biz WASHINGTON, DC – Marcus & Millichap, a leading commercial real estate brokerage firm specializing in investment sales, financing, and advisory services, announced the sale of 6921 Georgia Avenue NW, a 21-unit multifamily property, according to Brian Hosey, […]
by Fritz Hahn, Chris Kelly, Anying Guo and Adele Chapin for The Washington Post’s Going Out Guide Down in the Reeds at the Parks at Walter Reed: Head to the Parks at Walter Reed, the former grounds of Walter Reed […]
by Mikka Kei Macdonald, DCist SATURDAY OCTOBER 9 DOWN IN THE REEDS: This Saturday is the Down in the Reeds day-long music festival. The event, which will be held at the Parks at Walter Reed, aims to create a “fall gathering that […]
by Steve Kiviat, Washington City Paper Healing was the mission of the former Walter Reed Army Medical Center, so when the Down in the Reeds music festival debuted in 2019 in this space (now called the Parks at Walter Reed), […]
By Keith Lora, The Commercial Observer A joint venture between Hines, Urban Atlantic, Triden Development Group and Bridge Investment Group has received $30.855 million in construction financing for the development of 1115 Dahlia Street at The Parks at Walter Reed, a 66-acre redevelopment of the former Walter Reed Army […]
By Jones Lang LaSalle Inc for MarketScreener WASHINGTON, D.C., September 16, 2021 – JLL Capital Markets announced today that it has arranged $30.855 million construction financing for the development of 1115 Dahlia Street at The Parks at Walter Reed (‘1115 Dahlia […]
By Alex Koma, The Washington Business Journal The developers of the massive Parks at Walter Reed project have lined up financing for two more residential buildings at the heart of its Whole Foods Market-anchored town center, clearing the way for […]
by Martin Austermuhle, DCist Earlier this summer, a surprising sound punctuated the air at the corner of Georgia Avenue and Butternut Street NW: children laughing. The sound emanated from a new playground on the southeastern edge of the old Walter Reed […]
by Petworth News Fall is coming in as we say goodbye to summer, and The Parks at Walter Reed are offering some of the best local, outdoor events for music, film, fitness and gathering [safely] with neighbors and family. Check […]
From The Washington Business Journal by Tristan Navera Another piece of the Parks at Walter Reed is moving ahead as the Kite House, a condominium over retail building, obtained $37.3 million in construction financing, according to JLL. The property will […]
By Jason Fraley for WTOP News If you work in the D.C. area, the National Symphony Orchestra will likely come to you….“We take the National Symphony Orchestra — as a whole orchestra and in small groups — out of the […]
By Cesse Ip for Petworth News “The National Symphony Orchestra is getting back at it and is going to be in Petworth at various locations in September. These performances are FREE and showcase different instruments, ensembles and genres. All concerts […]
By Prince of Petworth for Popville “Hines, Urban Atlantic and Triden Development Group announced today they have closed on one acre at The Parks at Walter Reed to develop Kite House, a 109-unit luxury condominium property. Grosvenor Americas provided financing […]
by A.A Cristi for Broadway World Across three weeks in September, musicians of the National Symphony Orchestra will perform free events within the uptown D.C. neighborhoods of Ward 4, Takoma Park, and downtown Silver Spring, Maryland, as part of 11th […]