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August 23, 2025
11AM – 7PM
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Arena Stage
1101 6th St, SW
Washington, DC 20024 -
Free and Open to the Public!
No registration needed
DMV, we’ve got something special planned!
Last year, we opened our doors and the celebration overflowed onto the sidewalk outside our building. This year, we’re taking over 6th Street SW and inviting you to an unforgettable Community Day—a FREE outdoor block party and indoor open house for the entire city.
We're expanding to the street outside our building for eight full hours of connection, creativity, and joy. Whether you're a long-time neighbor or a first-time visitor, there's something waiting for you:
- Live music, dancing, and special performances
- Local vendors lining 6th Street
- Food trucks and sweet treats
- Hands-on arts activities
- Games and surprises for all ages
No tickets. No RSVP. Just show up!
Bring your family, your friends, your neighborhood, your whole crew—and celebrate the power of gathering. Because when we come together, something magical happens.
Let’s turn 6th Street SW into a stage for the entire city!
Community Day Schedule:
Outdoor Stage | 6th St SW
Live music, dance, and high-energy performances all day, plus pop-up street entertainers and DJ Lenny keeping the party going between sets.
11:00AM-11:30PM: SW Neighborhood R&B Yoga
12:00-12:45PM: Salsa Dancing with Mario Silvia
1:15-2:00 PM: Afro-Caribbean Dance with Soka Tribe
2:00-2:30 PM: Go-Go Museum and Café (Go-go performance by TOB on top of the Go-go Museum Truck)
4:00-4:30 PM: Go-Go Museum and Café (Go-go performance by TOB on top of the Go-go Museum Truck)
Jump DC (Performance and Public Jump) | 1:00–5:00PM
Join us in the rhythmic journey of Double Dutch, where each leap is a step towards personal growth, community impact, and the celebration of jump rope excellence!
Family Imagination Zone | Molly Smith Study
Stop by this creative corner for our youngest visitors. Plus music to keep the energy up. Come make art, dance your heart out, and experience hands-on activities from our youth and family programming in our Family Imagination Zone.
11:00 AM-12:00 PM: City Sing & Play (music class for kids age 0-5)
1-6PM: Arena Stage Youth & Family Programming (Dance Party, Art Making, & Games)
Classes & Workshops| Kogod Cradle
Participate in hands-on experiences and interactive workshops led by teaching artists, plus the day's featured conversation.
12:00-12:30 PM: Improv workshop with Nikki Frias
12:30-1:00PM: Step Afrika! mini workshop
1:00–1:30PM: Stage combat demonstration with Tooth & Claw
2:00–2:45PM: Musical theater dance workshop with Canady Foundation
3:00–3:45PM: Improv workshop with Nikki Frias
3:45–4:15PM: Stage combat demonstration with Tooth & Claw
Creating the World We Want to See: A Conversation on Activism and the Arts | 5:30PM - 6:30PM
Join community leader Rayceen Pendarvis and a special guest for an inspiring talk on how the arts can be a catalyst for change in the community.
Arena Sight & Sound Experience | Kreeger Theater
Get a glimpse into the technical process that brings our productions to life on stage. Watch how lighting and sound can establish a mood, fill an atmosphere, and transport us to a different time and place.
Top of the Hour 1:00PM–4:00PM
Stepping with Step Afrika! | 5:30–6:15PM
Join for a highly interactive 45-minute performance that highlights the rhythm, physicality, and history of stepping, and culminates in a group activity to get audiences on their feet.
DC Jazz Fest Performances | Terrace
Enjoy a mix of live jazz, gospel, and spoken word with comfortable seating for relaxing and listening.
2:00–2:45PM: AJ Evans (Gospel acapella vocals)
4:00–4:45PM: Ben Scott (Guitar trio)
Backstage Tours | Meet at Stage Door
Get a behind-the-scenes look at the Arena Stage campus, including rehearsal halls, costume shops, and more!
Tours begin at the top of every hour from 11 AM–3PM.
Additional Spaces
Community Marketplace | Grand Lobby | 11AM–7PM
Mini Golf | Cafe | 2–7PM