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Outdoor Book Festival This Sunday, August 1 from 10am-5pm
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Don't miss the Carpe Librum Adams Morgan Book Festival on Sunday, August 1 from 10am-5pm at the corner of Columbia and Adams Mill Roads, NW in BB&T Bank (now Truist) Plaza! Browse thousands of high-quality, gently-used books, CDs, DVDs, and vinyl records - all on sale for under $6. Carpe Librum is a donation-based used bookstore benefiting the DC nonprofit
Turning the Page
. There's something for everyone at this sale: children's books, teen reads, brand-new bestsellers in amazing condition, classic vintage hardbacks, and more!
Two awesome Adams Morgan bookstores will also be in attendance,
Potter’s House
and
Lost City Books
! Be sure to visit their tables near the entrance of the book sale. Potter’s House will be offering a selection of discounted books ($10-$12), new social justice titles (fiction and nonfiction), a collection of local books and gifts, games and puzzles, and Potter's tote bags and stickers! Lost City Books will be offering a selection of vintage sci-fi, pulps, and mystery books in addition to collectible and signed books plus Lost City Books tote bags and stickers!
Masks are preferred. Contactless payment available: payment via e-pay methods such as Apple Pay or credit card is accepted. Checkout will be no-contact and social distancing will be practiced during browsing. We look forward to seeing you there!
After browsing books and selecting your Summer reads, visit one the other Adams Morgan retailers and have brunch at the many restaurants in the neighborhood, with more than 50 locations offering outdoor dining (or air conditioning inside) for your enjoyment!
RSVP requested, not required. Please click
here
if you plan to attend!
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"Made in DC" Movie Nights Continue Through August 9
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Don’t miss out on our FREE community event,
Adams Morgan Movie Nights
! Every Monday evening through August 9, grab a blanket, a beach chair, a friend, and a meal from a neighborhood restaurant and watch a “Made in DC” themed movie. Movies are shown about 30 minutes after sunset (approximately 9pm) at the Marie Reed Recreation Center’s soccer field at 18th and California Streets, NW. Restaurants in the neighborhood are offering special takeout meals that attendees can pickup at the restaurant and bring to the field.
Here is the remainder of the schedule:
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August 2: Night at the Museum: Battle of the Smithsonian
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August 9: All the President's Men (on the anniversary of Nixon's resignation)
Insomnia Cookies
in Adams Morgan is giving away 150 free cookies to guests on a first-come-first-serve basis at each movie screening. Be sure to arrive early to set-up your space on the field and get your cookie!
We’d like to thank
The Silva
for generously sponsoring our Movie Night series. With 172 thoughtfully designed apartments, including 10 penthouse suites, The Silva is the ideal home for residents looking to immerse themselves in the eclectic lifestyle of Adams Morgan.
August 16 is being held as a rain date if one of the movies is cancelled due to inclement weather. Please note that alcohol and pets are not permitted on the turf field next to the school. Masks are optional for vaccinated patrons and required for those that have yet to be vaccinated. Visit
admodc.org/movies
and follow us on
Facebook
,
Instagram
, and
Twitter
for more details!
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Drag Queen Storytime in Unity Park
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As a continuation of our Drag Queen Storytime series, please join us next Sunday, August 8 and Sunday, September 12 for two additional story hours! The event is free and open to children of all ages (and perfect for the entire family!). It will take place in Unity Park (across from The Line Hotel) on the following dates:
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Sunday, August 8 at 11am with Venus
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Sunday, September 12 at 11am with Venus
This event is in partnership with
The Line Hotel DC
and
DC Public Library
. The DC Public Library will be in attendance with additional books, information about the library, and their famous “book bike.”
Please note that Drag Queen Storytime is weather dependent and may be rescheduled due to inclement weather. Please stay tuned to our social media accounts for event announcements the day of the event.
Register here
!
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Save the Date: Adams Morgan PorchFest Returns on Saturday, October 2
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The beloved community event, Adams Morgan PorchFest, will return to our neighborhood streets on Saturday, October 2. Please save the date and stay tuned for more exciting details! If you are interested in performing or if you are in Adams Morgan and would like to find out about potentially hosting performances,
email Brian Barrie
for more information.
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Adams Morgan Partnership
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