A look at tomorrow's Kennedy Street Festival

The Kennedy Street Festival is back on Saturday, June 9th, and it's going to be a full day of fun, food, music, kids activities, vendors and so much more! Here's a rundown of the day's events:

Uptown Main Street will be hosting the 716 Kennedy hub site and offering a Love Letter to Kennedy Street NW activity for festival goers!

It's the 12-Year Anniversary Celebration at Andrene’s Café – music, raffle, entertainment and giveaways! [308 Kennedy Street NW]

Enjoy live music, student performances, and free demonstration group lessons from Harlan Jones and the New Sewell Conservatory! [712 Kennedy Street NW]

HR Records will be spinning vintage vinyl and buying and selling from their new store! [702 Kennedy Street NW]

City Blossoms will be handing out extra seedlings and offering tours of their beautiful backyard garden! Make sure to check out the brand new mural on their studio! [516 Kennedy Street NW]

At 504 Kennedy St NW you'll find some fun Kids' Events:

  • 11:00 – 3:00pm: Kids’ Scavenger Hunt & Crafts by KSDC
  • 11:00 – 11:40am - Tri Star Music Singalong 
  • 11:00 – 1:00pm - Fabulous Facepainting by Natasha
  • 12:00 - 12:30pm - Kids’ Yoga by Twist and Turns Body Fitness 
  • 1:00 – 1:30pm - Kids’ Dance Demo (Hip Hop) by Dance Loft
  • 1:00 – 3:00pm - Temporary Tattoos by Lisa 

For your dancing feet at 608 Kennedy Street!

  • 11:00 – 12:00pm: Live Music - Desperate Measures (Folk, Pop)
  • 12:00 – 1:00pm – DMV 910 The Band (R&B and Go-Go)
  • 1:00 – 2:00pm - Dupont Brass (Funk, Soul)
  • 2:00 – 3:00pm – Robert Ax Experience (Rock, Jazz, R&B)  

Get your sweat on at the Exercise Corner at 716 Kennedy: 

  • 11:30 – 12:00 - Yoga by Yoga Heights
  • 12:30 – 1:00 – Energizing Workout by James Dixon of All Around Strong
  • 1:30 – 2:00 - Zumba by Emily of Twists and Turns Body Fitness

Special Community Announcements 1:45 – 2:00pm

  • Raffle Winners are announced by Cristina Amoruso (DSLBD)! As well as announcements from Mayor Muriel Bowser and Councilmember Brandon Todd

Wrap up the day with the 3rd Annual Kennedy Street Water Balloon Fight at 2:45pm at 608 Kennedy Street NW. Then enjoy a post-Festival exclusive! After the festival wraps up, bring the kids and spend an afternoon at Jackie Lee’s with all of your favorite people from Kennedy Street NW!

Drew

Hyperlocal community journalist in Petworth, Washington DC.



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