September 12, 2025
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 and Google Play); you can also learn about events at dcartallnight.org. 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 is a highlight of 202Creates Month, when we focus on spotlighting and celebrating DC’s creatives. Earlier this week, we unveiled Art Ave, 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.
This weekend, stay up late, bring friends and family, and enjoy your city at its best.
Sincerely,
  Find photos from this week on Facebook.
 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.
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.
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 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.
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When: Saturday, September 13, 6:00 p.m. to 1:30 a.m.
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Where: MLK Library, 901 G Street NW
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More information here
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